Third Meritorious Unit Award for Eddie Buwalda unit in Korea
Cpl. Edwin P. Buwalda of Pella Iowa, 22, serves in the 558th Military Police Company which earned its third Meritorious Unit Commendation in Korea for protecting Eighth Army headquarters. He held certificates and medals including the Bronze Star, UN Service Medal, National Defense Ribbon, and Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
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Iowa
Army
Korea
Eighth Army
Andrew J. Buwalda
E. Second St
Pella
Ver Meer Manufacturing Co
Lionel ©. McGarr
Huyser
Philip L. Swindell
Ste Pio
Vander Meiden in Korea motor pool service update
Pvt. Gerrit Vander Meiden son of Mr and Mrs A Vander Meiden of Pella Iowa husband of Mrs Florence Vander Meiden of Oskaloosa left the States on the U S N S James O Hara from Tacoma on April 5 and arrived in Japan Easter Sunday where he served before moving to a motor pool in the area. He entered the army on November 12 1954 and his latest address is Pvt Gerrit Vander Meiden care of Post Office Box for 620 XPo, San Francisco California.
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Gerrit Vander Meiden
A. Vander Meiden
Pella
Florence Vander Meiden
Oskaloosa
U.S.N.S
James O' Hara
Tacoma
Washington
Japan
Gerrit
Army
Letter commends Sergeant Huyser on rotation after service
The Chronicle prints a 1954 letter from the Tank Company noting Sergeant John W. Huyser of Pella Iowa leaves for rotation to the Zone of Interior after serving as Supply Clerk and then Supply Sergeant at the unit from May 1953 to May 1954. His steady performance and initiative are attested by an attached recommendation. He holds the Seventh Infantry Division’s commendations.
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Infantry
John W. Huyser
Robert J. Meyer
Independence Street
Pella
Iowa
Zone of Interior
Huyser
Seventh Infantry Division
Soldiers' Addresses for Pvt. Vander Melen and Pvt. De Cook
A notice lists Pvt. Marvin Vander Melen at 1529 San Anselmo Avenue San Anselmo California and stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base. Pvt. Arvin De Cook U S 55387154 Co C 839 EAB APO 970 Postmaster.
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Marvin Vander Melen
San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo
Calif
Marvin
Hamilton Airforce Base
Pfe
Varmint Bounty Payments Rise in Iowa for 1953
Iowa hunters and trappers received 149760 dollars in varmint bounties for 1953, up from 145663 for 1952. Foxes led payments with 124627 dollars for 61643 head.
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Iowa
Iowa bounty payments rise for most species in 1963
County records show 1963 bounties paid for pocket gophers groundhogs crows starlings rattlesnakes and moles exceeding 1962 figures while foxes and coyotes show mixed results. The 1952 fox total was 120608 for 58488 animals and the coyote bounty fell from 12570 in 1952 to 10702 in 1963.
Power Steering Highlighted On Display Tractors
John Hoeksema local John Deere dealer shows a new John Deere power steering tractor for public viewing and test drive. He touts reduced steering effort and fatigue offering safer faster operation with highway steering on mud sand and rough terrain. The system minimizes wheel tug and makes handling easy in tight spaces hills and when front mounted equipment is used.
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John Hoeksema
John Deere
Mr. Hoeksema
Hoeksema
Dr Clifford Keizer Heads to Pennsylvania Workshop
Dr Clifford R Keizer professor of chemistry and chairman of natural science at Central College will travel with his family from Thursday to Byron Center Michigan for his sister’s wedding then to Camp Hope New Jersey for a youth camp. From July 5 to 17 they will attend a workshop seminar at the State University of Pennsylvania State College with a Dan forth scholarship.
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Clifford R. Keizer
Central College
Byron Center
Mich
Michigan
The
Reformed Church
Camp Hope
New Jersey
State University of Pennsylvania
State College
Keizer
Danforth
Keizers to Lead Youth Conferences and Iowa Falls Dean Role
Dr William Pollard of Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies will oversee a workshop at Nine Mile Sciences. The Keisers join the faculty for two Reform ed Church Youth Conferences at Denton Lake New York and Iowa Falls Iowa where they will serve as dean of women at Iowa Falls.
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Nine Mile Sciences
William Pollard
Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies
Keisers
Denton Lake
N. Y
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Keizers
Measurement of Corn Acreage Is Important Step
Marion County farmers were urged to understand factors in determining corn acreage under the 1954 acreage allotment. ASC committeemen determine field sizes for eligibility in 1964 price support programs, and farmers must plant within their allotments to qualify for loans and purchases.
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Marion County
Paul E. Brown
ASC
Brown
Farmers urged to help ASC measurers for accurate acreage
County chairman Brown asks every farm operator or their heir to assist ASC measurers when called to ensure precise 1964 price support acreage. Writing opt out allowed for nonparticipants, but all should aid to cut costs. A separate note recalls Bruce Burns of Audubon killed when his tractor overturned during night plowing, trapped five hours in near freezing temps.
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ASC
Brown
Bruce Burns
Audubon
AAA Iowa advises tire rotation for safety and economy
The AAA Motor Club of Iowa urges car owners to rotate tires. Regular rotation improves safety and extends tire life, saving money over time. The recommendation emphasizes maintaining even wear and preserving vehicle performance.
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AAA Motor Club of
Iowa
Iowa Manufacturing Growth 75 Percent Since 1947
Iowa ranks eighth among 48 states for growth in value added by manufacture from 1947 to 1952, with a 65 percent rise. Iowa’s 1947 value added was 671 million, up from 245 million in 1939, reaching about 1.113 billion in 1952.
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Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
Texas
California
Florida
Vermont
Delaware
Kansas
Utah
National Industrial Conference Board
U. S
Little Giant Douglas Visits Fort Madison in 1838
Stephen A. Douglas, then a candidate for Congress from an Illinois district, stopped at Fort Madison on April 26 1838 and visited with friends during his trip.
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Illinois
Stephen A. Douglas
Fort Madison
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