Letter on Japanese life and Kyushu flood relief
A reader compares Pella Chronicle’s hometown feel with Japanese cultural norms, noting privacy concerns and the rarity of publicizing personal events. The letter shifts to Kyushu flood disasters last July, recalling thousands of deaths, evacuations, and family tragedies, and honors local rescue efforts and relief work.
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Pella
John
Ter Louw
Guelph
Ontario
Canada
California
Kyushu
Pella readers urged to send winter clothing to aid in war torn area
A plea from Et ta Hesselink and family requests warm clothing for children and families in need in the area near Knoxville and San Francisco. They urge residents to donate sweaters coats blankets and long underwear to the American Consulate AP O 929 San Francisco to be distributed via church relief networks.
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Pella
Benjamin C. Hilliard
San Francisco
California
Etta
John
Basel
Switzerland
States
American Legion Auxiliary Plans December Meetings and Party
The American Legion Auxiliary holds a regular meeting on Tuesday December 3 with a 60c grab bag. The annual Christmas party is set for December 20 at 7:00 p.m. Children should bring a 30c gift for the grab bag and prepare something for the program. Butter nut coffee strips are requested for the meeting.
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American Legion Auxiliary
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