Lynnville Captain Marks 65 Bombing Missions Overseas
Captain Everett Willemsen, now at Santa Ana California, completed a year of overseas service with the Fifth Air Force. He flew a P-47 Thunderbolt earning 1 Oak Leaf Cluster and the Distinguished Flying Cross after piloting 20 Marauders. Son of Mrs. Everett Willensen of Lynnville Iowa, he entered service in August 1941, attended Lynnville High, and also played football and basketball at Ulich School in Pella. Lt. Vander Ploeg later studied at Central College Pella and the University of Town.
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Willensen
Everett Willensen
Lynnville
Iowa
Ulich
Pella
Vander Ploeg
Central College
University of Town
PVT BILE TANDY COMPLETES ELECTRICIAN COURSE FOR B 29
PVT BILE TANDY son of Mrs C F Dykstra of 94 Broadway Pella Iowa completes electrical technician course at Amarillo Army Air Field Texas. He is trained in electrical trouble shooting for B 29 aircraft and will join as crew member Gunner and Electrical Specialist upon graduation. He receives military training in tactics defense and physical fitness to meet American soldier standards.
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Amarillo Army Air Field
Amarillo
Texas
A. Pandy
C.F. Dykstra
Broadway
Pella
Iowa
Lt Lester Vanderwilt Assigned at Santa Ana AAF
Lt Lester Vanderwilt aged 24, son of Mrs Dena Vanderwilt of 1100 Lincoln St, is reassigned at Santa Ana Army Air Base. A B 17 bombardier with 33 missions, he entered service February 1943 and went overseas August 1944. He holds the Air Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters for European Theater service with the 8th Air Force. The Redistribution Station conducts medicals, classification interviews, and reassignments to domestic stations.
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AAP
Santa Ana Army Air Base
Santa Ana
California
Lester Vanderwilt
Dena Vanderwilt
Lincoln St
AAF
Vanderwilt
8Th Air Force
Army Air Forces
Navy Lieutenant Vander Ploeg Assigned to Little Creek
Lt. (jg) Edward P. Vander Ploeg USNR 32 of Otley Iowa has reported for duty at Little Creek. He is the son of Mrs Gertrude Vander Ploeg of Pella Iowa and is married to Ruth Moeller of Sioux Center Iowa. They have three daughters Kaete Ann and Patsy. Previously he worked for the Department of Justice in Los Angeles and graduated in 1929 from Pella College.
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Edward Paul Vander Ploeg
USNR
Otley
Iowa
Little Creek
Gertrude A. Vander Ploeg
Pella
Ruth Moeller
Sioux Centre
Kaete
Ann
Patsy
Navy
Gig. Vander Ploeg
Department of Justice
Los Angeles
Cal
Darwin Squibb Promoted to Sergeant at Camp Beale
Darwin G. Squibb of Pella has been promoted to sergeant at Camp Beale Calif where he serves in the Army Service Forces Personnel Replacement Depot Public Relations Office confirms the promotion and assignment details with stationing noted at Camp Beale California.
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Darwin Squibb
Camp Beale
Calif
Cample
California
Darwin G. Nibb
Pella
Arm Rvice Forces
Hereford Breeders Boost 4-H Club Work Show and Sale
The Blue Grass Hereford Association of Iowa will hold the second annual 4-H Judging Test Show and Sale at Bloomfield Fair Grounds on May 27 and 28. The event features 25 breeders from nine counties, with judges Jack Turner and A W Harris placing classes after 4-H judging. The sale offers a highlighted purchase of a high quality Hereford heifer bred to a royal Rupert sire, with contest entries open to U S 4-H members enrolled in certified farm projects.
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Hereford Association of
Lowa
Fair Grounds
Bloomfield
Blue Grass Hereford Association
Jack Turner
Bert Worth
Texas
A. W. Harris
Harris
Missouri
United States
Blue Grass Hereford Association Iowa Consigning Officers
Appanoose Davis Lucas Marion Monroe Warren Wapeilo and Wayne district members consign animals. Officers listed include President Alva Chandler Chariton Vice-President John Wisdom Treasurer Fe Centerville Editor Dale Des Moines Secretary Glenn Izen Ouluwa Le.
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Appanoose
Davis
Lucas
Marion
Monroe
Warren
Wapeilo
Wayne
Blue Grass Hereford Association of
Iowa
Alva Chandler
Chariton
John Wisdom
Fe Centerville
Eotor
Dale Des Moines
Glenn 1 Zen
Ouluwa
World War One Vets May Present Bonds for Payment
Adjusted Service certificates issued to World War I veterans in 1925 mature on June 15. Veterans may present certificates at the Pella post office for forwarding to the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. to receive payment. Local post office authorities urge timely action.
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Pella
Treasury Department
Washington, D.C
Washington
Marion County Board Elects Superintendent and Members
The Marion County Board re elected County Superintendent for three years. Mrs Plotts fills the unexpired term of J F Tracy who resigned and has held the office since September 6, 1944. Eldon Tharp, Guy G 11, and J M Davis were elected to six year terms. Tharp replaces Frank Frush who did not seek re election. Peter W Visser outlined new school law changes adopted by the fifty first general assembly.
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Marion County Board of Education
Knoxville
Tharp
Frank Frush
Pella
Masonic News One Held Regular Session
The group met in regular session last Monday evening. The evening program honored Mothe. A Masonic Study Club will meet Thursday evening next week with KE Luminar Lodge in Oskaloosa.
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Masonic News One
Mothe
Masonic Study Club
KE Luminar Lodge
Oskaloosa
Sylvia Platts Elected Marion County School Superintendent
The Marion County war school district presidents met at the courthouse Tuesday afternoon May 7 to elect a county superintendent of schools and three board members, continuing the selection process in a county convention.
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Marion
Work in Full Sway Across Neighboring Masonic Lodges
Work is in full sway in all the neighboring Masonic lodges as members undertake routine improvements and community service projects. Local officers report steady attendance and coordinated efforts across chapters to boost charitable activities.
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Masonic
Admission Seekers at the Order in Present Times
A fragment notes that many are seeking admission to the Order in the present time, reflecting a growing interest or recruitment among applicants. The brief hints at a wider movement or aspiration without detailing names, dates, or places.
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Order
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Everett Willemsen
Gig
E. P. Vander Ploeg
Little Creek, VA
Garden City
Delacto
Geurts Feed Mill
Pvt
Edward van Zee
Trng
Cavalry
Ft. Riley
Kansas
G. F. van Zee
Leighton
Zanes Ony
aRile
Allen’s Store
Goodyear
Schiebout
Popma
Tire and Battery Headquarters
Sylvia Platts
Marion Co
Bernie Menninga
West 2Nd St
J. H. Shinn
Pella, Iowa
Mussolini
Hitler
Des Moines
The
United States Employment Service Office
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