Belle Bogard Tells Of Far Reaching War Correspondence
Miss FP Belle Bogard describes a long wartime correspondence with Heisachiro Suzuki of Tokyo, tracing an American teen Richard Hamilton from Kansas who befriended a Japanese boy, failed to return from duty after Pearl Harbor, and was later buried in Yokohama. The tale ends with Hamilton’s grave visit and a wartime friendship crossing oceans.
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Belle Bogard
Japan
O Chronicle
Totyn Woman's Christian College
EH Togi
Qwnn
States
Ted Malone
Mr. Malone
Kanesas
Washington
Hamilton
Richard
Heihachiro Suzuki
Tokyo
Richard Hamilton
Kansas
Noll
Sizaki
Weber
Kanots
Sigalt
Mirnanets
Heen
Ami
Vane
Pearl Harbor
Dainiter
Guam
Dapan
Ese
Yokohama
Yok Mit Yakama
Suzuki
Dick Hamilton
U. Armed Fores
Richard Memilton
Narrow Escape After Des Moines River Boat Mishap
Adolph Larson Sr and his son Willie nearly drowned when their boat capsized while launching above the Des Moines river. Willie swam to shore in soaking clothes. Adolph clung to the boat then grabbed a tree and crawled to safety as the craft sank from view. Knoxville Journal.
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Adolph Larson, Sr
Willie
Usth
Des Moines
Mr. Larson
Willie Managred
Bond Sales in Marion Reach 65 Percent of Quota
Marion County reports progress in the Opportunity Drive with savings bond purchases totaling 31,058 dollars, 63.88 percent of its eight million quota. Sioux County leads in per cent of its goal, while Story County reaches the second-highest total among listed counties, noting strong Iowa participation and a pledge to invest in government security for the future.
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Marion County
Knoxville Pella
Difeb
York County
Lown
Mine Accident Causes Death of William Visser
William Visser a 58 year old Lavilia miner died from a fall at the Liter mine near Knoxville May 20 after being hospitalized at Smith Hospital. He lived east of Lavilia, moved from Marion County five years ago, and previously worked as a painter and paper hanger. Survivors include Richard Diesel Joye Jone tia and John plus three daughters Geraldine Hattie and Elen, all at home. Funeral services were held at Zimmerman chapel in Louilla with burial at Pringle Cemetery.
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William Visser
Lavilia
Knoxville
Smith Hospital
Fall of State
Hattie
Elen
Zimmerman Chapel
Louilla
Pringle
Ge Knoxville Express
1948 U S Disability Injury Rate Reported by Council
The National Safety Council reports that one out of every four in the United States sustained a disabling injury in 1948. The finding highlights the widespread impact of accidents on American workers and families.
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U.S
National Safety Council
Homeward Hope in a College Baccalaureate Sermon
President Van der Lugt delivers a baccalaureate address urging seniors to find their hope in Christ. He compares homesickness to John’s Revelation visions and urges personal perfection, unity in faith, and sacrificial service as the path to a future Christ brings. The sermon ends noting a continued discussion on Page 4.
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van der Lugt
G.T. van der Layer
Will
Rob
Louis Stevenson
Dr. Vander Tanet
Stevenson
St. John
Patmos
Christ
Johny
John
Rome
Johns
Jesus
Lord Jesus
Vane
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Pella High School
Pella High
Lester Welle
Gary Vogelaar
Lester (Jones) Welle
Henry Ver Steeg
George
Lanky
Digger
de Gooyer
Ed le Cocq
Henry
Heinie
Philco Advanced Design
Philco
GIANT
Marion
de Jong
Chevrolet
White Way Auto Company
Pella, Iowa
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