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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
2
A string of community items details visits by Dr. Pietenpel to Newton and family trips to Pittsburgh, plus extensive Tulip Time social mentions in Pella. Rail and travel notes mingle with local fire incidents at South Street sheds, weathering through with names of residents, vow renewals, hospital updates, school commencements, and civic events across Newton, Pella, and surrounding towns.
The town's Tulip Time observations draw visitors and residents alike, with street performances, a lack of typical midway attractions, and a civic parade of small acts. Reports note community events, church notices, and local greetings, including surgeries, hospital stays, and upcoming marriages. families and local figures appear throughout.
War Ration Book Nore applications mailed to a family today using a postcard form. Complete all information on the card, detach the stub, and mail both parts to the War Price and Rationing Hd 632 HP. Van Gorp, Chairman.
Post Commander Henry Vander Ark of the American Legion calls World War I veterans to spearhead Poppy Day activities on Saturday May 29. He recalls the sacrifice of servicemen in 1917 and 1918 and notes current young men from the community are among those who may be called to service again, echoing the solemn memory beneath French poppies.
The article urges wearing red poppies to honor those who died for America. Disabled veterans made the flowers for sale on May 20 by the American Legion Auxiliary to express solemn tribute and inspire others to recognize the cause for which they gave their lives. It notes wartime sports curtailments but says the Eastern Intercollegiate Baseball League still schedules twenty games despite Harvard and Yale withdrawals.
The article notes Bob Bosveld and Geer Sant cron lieutenants joining the Medical Department infusion program. It describes the 12 week course for administrative officers, enabling nonmedical posts to free physicians for professional work and expanding military medical staffing.
Mark Holliday, son of Dr and Mrs Holliday of Anark parents, received the gold bars as a Marine Corps officer trainee. He trained at Quanah and San Diego before assignment to Elliott Marine Barracks. Holliday is a Kempe Military Academy and Oklahoma University graduate. his father is a noted Legionnaire and his mother is auxiliary official.
Raymond Ke Robus was on furlough from April 20 to 28 and enjoyed time with friends before resuming a six week course in the Medical Corp School at the Great Lakes training station. Letters and cards will be appreciated.
Lieutenant Dan Meulpolder Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Dan Meulpolder, is at home on a fifteen day furlough after completing the Navy course in flight He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant at Corpus Christi Texas on Wednesday May 12 He arrived home Friday morning Danny looks very well indeed He has put on twelve pounds increased his chest expansion four inches and his height one inch Al-
An irregular manuscript recounts a Navy student with film and torpedo plane experience and training at Central College and College in California. It lists many locals visiting, attending, and sending regards from Osage, Des Moines, and Newton, plus a note on a seven month program at Pennsylvania State College for technical training in food management and nutrition.
Bloodsworth emphasizes teamwork, calling the chaplain the sailor’s ally. The message underscores collective effort and unity aboard the ship or unit, urging all hands to pull together to accomplish the mission and support one another.
A reflective message from the crew describes strong leadership and morale aboard the ship. Officers are likened to home, with guidance from the chaplain and a sense of unity. Virgil aims for an electrical rating as he pursues career progress.
A brief note from Pfe Marion L. De Penning of Fort Lewis Washington arrived but was withheld from print and its address omitted fearing Axis readers might see it. Friends and relatives will accompany in the effort to keep all hogs safe as overseas fighting zones are not suitable for printing.
The Home for the Aged received guests from Sully Des Moines Hull and Long Beach among others. Mr and Mrs Andrew Verzen daal visited Mr and Mrs Dirk Geenen and Peter Vos while Mrs Olin Passmore of Des Moines visited Jacob Van Gorp. Rev Duven of Inwood Town and Mrs Sshruple of Rariton also called on residents.
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