Des Moines welcomes discharged Navy pharmacist’s mate
Kenneth G. Crum, Pharmacist’s Mate, first class, received an honorable discharge at a Portsmouth separation center on September 20. He and his wife arrived in Pella, then moved to Des Moines where he has rejoined Des Moines Transportation Company. Crum served three and a half years in the Navy.
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Kenneth G. Crum
Navy
Portsmouth
Pella
Des Moines
Des Moines Transportation Company
Kenneth
Bruce Longstreet of New Sharon wins Purple Heart
From Our Service Men reports Pvt Bruce V P A Longstreet of New Sharon awarded the Purple Heart for wounds near Hergh Germany January 20, 1945. He received the medal from Colonel John at the Redistribution Station Hot Ark after three months as a German prisoner. A 26 month Army veteran, he discharged October 26 and is now home in civilian clothes planning to work at the family lumber yard and resume studies at Central College in Pella.
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Hergh
Germany
Pvt
Bruce
Longstreet
A. Longstreet
New Sharon
Army Ground and Service Forces
Hot Ark
John
Tribution
Pet. Longstreet
Army
Hot Springs
Central College
Pella
New Sharon Star
Impressions of Tokyo Visit by Lt. Gerald Robertson
Lt. Gerald E. Robertson writes Mrs. Robertson from Yokohama describing the 90 percent destruction of Tokyo, crowded subway scenes, and cautious remarks about Japanese people. He recalls meeting her brother Leslie Sadler and notes his parents C. C. Robertson of New Sharon.
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Gerald Robertson
Tokyo
Gerry
Gerald E. Robertson
Robertson
North Market Street
Leslie Sadler
The
Seabees
Saipan
Gerald
C. C. Robertson
New Sharon
Soldiers in Florida hospital plan their new homes
At the AAF Regional and Convalescent Hospital in Coral Gables, convalescent soldiers attend home planning classes to learn about planning, financing, site selection, materials, and taxes for future houses. Instructors say two thirds come from small towns, favor ranch and New England Colonial designs, with many intending to build offices or shops in farm houses and spending $6500 to $8000.
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AAF Regional
Coral Gables
Fla
Garry G. Clay
Earle F. Cripps
Chester L. Craft
After Typhoon On Okinawa A Sailor Reports
A naval crew recounts surviving a fierce typhoon on Okinawa. Boats were wrecked or beached, tents and structures damaged, but the company area remained intact and no men were seriously harmed. Two weeks later, repairs continued and ships were freed from shore.
Judge Not A Woman By Her Church Social Cake
A playful look at judging a cook by more than desserts as a woman proves skill with steaks and potatoes at a church gathering. The note underscores practical talents beyond appearance or persona.
Good Boss Drives Higher Quality Work than You Expect
A boss can push you to exceed your own standards, delivering work beyond personal effort. Strong leadership inspires sharper performance, shaping outcomes more than comfort with routine tasks.
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Victory
U. S
PFC William K Van Zee Discharged at Scott Field
PFC William K Van Zee, son of Mr and Mrs K R Van Zee of Pella Iowa, was discharged from the Army Air Forces at Scott Field Illinois today after two years service. He served six months at Homestead Army Air Base Florida working in Mess Hall supply.
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Tt Field
Ilinois
Qet
William K. van Zee
Army Air Forces
van Zee
Army
Homestead Army Air Base
Homestead
Florida
K. R. van Zee
Pella
Iowa
Ensign Kempkes recalls Okinawa typhoon ordeal
Excerpts from a letter by Ensign James Kempkes to his parents describe a brutal typhoon on Okinawa. He details warnings, shifting winds up to 180 mph, tents and buildings torn apart, power loss, and finding shelter in a dry, musty Japanese tomb with a fellow officer.
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James Kempkes
Matthew Kempkes
Okinawa
Movi
Local Business Directory Highlights Fleet of Firms
A list of businesses operating in the region includes Brom Feed Store Kuyper Builders Material Co Kuyper Music House Marion County State Bank Marshall Canning Co P. Sels Manager O. K. Tire & Welding Shop Pella National Bank Pella Produce Co Plette Grocery Sharing Garage Dick Sjaardema Johns Manville Insulation Star Oil Co Vander Ploeg's Bakery Veenstra Appliance Co Verrips Skelly Service South Pella Vogelaar's Hardware Vos Farm Equipment.
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Orrrrer
Kenneth Crum
Bruce Longstreet
the Purple Heart
Gerald B. Robertson
Skaloosa
Vera Sadler
Gig Gerald J. Robertson
Oskaloosa Herald
Vera
Yoks
Yokohama
Klaus Intveld
Shorty van Houweling
Dr. C. I. Fox
Main and
Liberty Streets
Phone NO
Pfc
W. K. van Zee
AIR Forces
Scott Field
Ensign James Kempkes
Okinawa Island
R. E. Warner
Victory Bonds
Cafe Oy Loan
United States Treasury Department
Allen’s Store
Boat Furniture Co
Bloom’s Grocery
John Braashart
Brom Feed Store
Carpenter Drug Store
Central Park Cafe
Central States Electric Co
Diamond
Kuyper Builders Material Co
Kuyper Music House
Dick Leydens
Marion County State Bank
O. K. Tire & Welding Shop
Pella National Bank
Pella Produce Co
Plette Grocery
Dick Sjaardema
Johns Manville Insulation
Star Oil Co
Ulrich’s Meat Market
Ulrich Motor Co
Vander Ploeg’s Bakery
A. B. van Houweling Auto Co
Veenstra Appliance Co
Verrips Skelly
South Pella
Vogelaar
Vos
Vos Variety Store
Waechter Lumber Co
Wormhoudt Furniture Store
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