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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1943
Page
7
A string of social notices details honorees and celebrations. Soldiers and guests attend a Thursday evening ceremony for Sergeant Arne Schakel and others, followed by birthday dinners and parties hosted by families like the Liter and Klein households. Pro Wo picnic, breakfast gatherings, and a turner event complete a lively social week in the community.
A noon gathering at the Carnie Monroe home honored Ey De Gens eldest son of Mrs. Klootwyke as he prepares to enter the Navy on Wednesday July 21. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ern De Gens Des Moines, Mr and Mrs Ray De Geus, and Mrs Henr Geus family of Pella with others present except Harold Van Geus of Midland Texas serving in the Army.
Cedar announces the marriage of their daughter Donnie Van Dyke to Corporal Harold De Geus of the Army. Mrs Connie Klootwyk of Monroe hosts a Baptist Ladies Aid meeting. California wedding reprint notes Lieut Robert Grootveld and Miss Beulah Lasley as bride and groom in Camino with detailed ceremony, attire, and reception.
Miss Ele Flikkema Birch and Mr Harold Birch wed last week in Texas. Harold received his Navy commission the same day. He is stationed with the Air Corps at Drew Field, Florida, and the couple will reside in Tampa for now.
Twenty two ladies attended a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mr Ed Bloms home to honor Leona Breuklander. Guests enjoyed gifts for a future home and an afternoon of visiting and games followed by a two course luncheon hosted by Mrs Ed Blom and others.
The United Serv held a Legion post meeting with American Legion Auxiliary guests. A wedding reception and ceremony followed for Elizabeth Wr and Eugene Burk with Navy honors, plus birthday and social gatherings for Mary Vriezelaar and Laverne De Kock noted among community events.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced a September 21 deadline for high school graduates seeking student nurse training at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington D C. Appointees receive room meals medical care and $288 yearly during three years toward graduation and eligibility for higher nurse positions at a salary of $1 070 with overtime for a 48 hour week. Applications and forms are available from the Commission Local Secretary Arthur Klen at the Post Office or from major post offices and Washington DC headquarters. War Manpower Commission policies guide appointments. war workers may be limited.
An anonymous tribute lauds M C Slobe for humble life and gentle manners. He avoided pride or wealth, touched many with quiet kindness, and died leaving a modest legacy and few regrets, with friends reflecting on his true character.
Cessna Aircraft Company and officials announce a postwar private plane program backed by War Bonds. More than a quarter million dollars in War Savings Bonds have been earmarked under a priority delivery plan that assigns serial numbers to buyers. The plan aims to speed delivery of the first models and sustains consumer interest for postwar aviation.
The document describes a plane designed to end hostilities and notes even inexperienced people could fly it with built in safety features. Engineers claim it will be easy to operate and commercially accessible, likening it to consumer aircraft.
Cessna aims to produce aircraft that prevent stalls or spins, shifting focus to military applications. The company is dedicating effort to twin engine designs and pilot training, with UCAS personnel transport roles for the U.S. Army Air Forces.
A vintage recipe article describes Angel Food Cake with eggs whites beaten to stiff peaks, folding in sugar and vanilla, then baking in a tube pan. It suggests serving with coffee, cream, or plain, and mentions frosting options and candle use for celebrations.
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