Local notices and homecomings around Pella and area
A local release from Texas announces Py Parker age 26 husband of Mrs. Lorna G. Marker of West Second Street Pella has arrived for infantry basic training with the Army of the United States. Several residents including Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Vest of West Des Moines Mrs. J Re of Cambria and Harold Re on the Central football team are mentioned visiting or homecoming related events. Other notes list family visits to Muscatine Jovial gatherings at the Serand Reformed Manse and arrangements for military service involving Vernon Stegenga Fred Steffan and Roorda brothers. De Bruin funeral home staff shifts and local business changes are noted alongside Marion Roorda departing for duty and Arnold De Bruin filling a prior vacancy at Plette Grocery.
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Texas
Py Parker
Lorna G. Marker
West Second Street
Pella
Army of the Utales
Alvin
West Des Moines
Pell
Walters
Ernest
Terpstra
Kaloosa
Rochester
Minnesota
Justics
Wo. Howell
Oske Toosa
J. Vander Linden
Bebe van Arkel
Mayes
Saturda
Hite
Reno Ryeith
J. Rysdam
Mae ‘Thomassen
Mitchellville
Chr. Reformed Church of
Sut
Bert Hagten
von Revelattion
Coast Guard
Serview
BOS
Harold Vander
Vin der Pol
Henrietta Pranje
Mes
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Avie Sehakel
Ankeny
Des’ame
John Liternton
Pella area news notes veterans recruits and local visits
Koopman of Pella to be home this week after Navy recruit training at Great Lakes. Local residents, families and former Central College students appear in ongoing social notes, church bulletins, and wartime service updates. Residents journey to events, visits with relatives, and health spots are recorded amid community life.
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Tod
Santyille
Dorothy van Homn
Iowa
Washington
Sunny South Letter From Cpl Avie Schakel In 1942
A WW2 era letter from Camp Bhundine shares daily life in the sunny south. Cpl Avie Schakel explains winter concerns, weight gained, and morale while noting scrap metal drives and shortages during the autumn season.
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Worrie Cpl
Arie Schakel
Persen
Australians: Letters from a soldier in Australia delight grandparents
A letter from a grandson in Australia to his grandparents describes friendly locals in Melbourne and Des Moines ties. He reveals seasickness, scenic ocean views, and a sense of comfort abroad while thanking family for support during illness and loss, with mentions of Mr and Mrs Krause and Mrs. William Worros.
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Rissinger
Krause
Anto
Brankla Street
Mella
Brauses
Australie
Des Moines
Melcher
William Worros
Duriong
Pr Wm. Miethee
Donald der Linden
Card of Thanks from the Palmanit Family
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness after the death of a family member The Palmanit family conveys appreciation for sympathy and support received during their bereavement.
We Wish to Thank Friends and Neighbors
A brief notice expressing gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for support and kindness during a difficult time. The message highlights appreciation for visits meals and prayers.
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Harold
Central
Hi. Rhyneburger
Aielix
A. D. Ver Stee
Geo. PL Sadler
Serand Reformed Manse
Jon
Dave Tn Cook
Marilyn
Larry
Ise
Bertha Vos
Miss Klyn
Ti Muscatine
Case Vis
Moline
Matthew Kempkes
Kempkes
Jimmy
Rhe
Lane Mentpalier
Vernon
M Fred Ste
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Robert Hocksems
de Bruin
Undertaker
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Arnold de Bruin
Marion Roorda
Plette
Marion
FRL
Sat
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Red River Valley
Roy Rogers
George
Gabby) Hayes
Jane Withers
Marjorie Weaver
Henry Aldrich
Lydon
Harry Braathart
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Churchill’s Island
FBI
Abbott and Costello
New Holland
Pillsbury
WAYNE
Wayne Sweet
White Rock Springs
Leghorn Springs
Farmers Union
Koopman
United States
Naval Training Ten
Carinas
Navy
Bette
Ar Klyn
Aed
Wo de Albin
An Pela
Mary Dane
Baron
Selitder
Inaie Arest
Richleuk
Tameconinas
Tianp
Misther
Gerald Turvy
Martha K
Delayane
Marid Hooper
Letitia Vin Baron
Francis Hugyndubyston
Dray
Newton
Bell
Katie Dirks
Meserver
Pellawell
Colles
Joh W. Vander Inden
John A. Pos
Katherine Sehahel
Chirence
Iwell
Caldwell
Sara Sebakel
Martin J. de Wit
Ind Moines
Henry Klean
Klein Wes i
Harry He Fink
Sonia
Arizona
Melty
Rolfus Sack
Mercy Hospital
Wormhoudt
Perd Korn
Davenport
Towa
Kathryn Korn
Quincy
Ilinois
W. A.A. Corps
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Marion van Wyk
Hammond
Otte, Johan
Connie Sme
Col. Wormhoudt
Don Toom
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Penney
Ed Job
Louis
Ned
Knoxville
Gerald Dixon
Douwstra Chapel
Dixon
Job
Methodist Church
Mrs. Job
America
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Roel Amerson
Ray Cay Metter
Jonesnake
Dave de
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Varne
Cape Dee
Kreaville
Rose
A. van Helten
John P. Ver Meer
John van de Voort
Kenneth van Zee
Con
Elizabeth Ver Steer
Dena
Carrie Renan
Coleen
Sunnday
Jonas Ver Steer
M. Rozeboom
Sully
Leslie Sadler
Richmond
U.S
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Mary Dat Ross
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Plaine
Louise Renan
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Dick Rhignshunger
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Mexico
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Arie Klye
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Mee
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Alice Vander Kamp
D ‘Tart
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Cpl
Avie Schakel
Australia
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the Farm
H. J. McMurray
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Lloyd P. Way
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