From Our Service Men Walter Arens Describes French Reception
Technician Sergeant Walter Arens writes from France detailing how French civilians greeted American liberators with waves and kisses, shared food, wine, and barter. He notes well stocked shops, even as some towns and German-occupied buildings lie destroyed beyond rebuilding. He mentions relocation to a new town, indoor living, and relief from prior conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Arens
Union Street
Walter Arens
Q. M. Corps
France
Welcomed Soldier Back To Civilian Life
Friday evening September 1 marked a joyful homecoming for the Dirk Vos and Bart Bandstra families as Richard Vos, son of Dirk and Mrs Vos, was discharged from the army after service beginning January 3, 1912. He was wounded in the right forearm December 2 at Buna New Guinea while with the 126th Infantry, treated at Billings General Hospital Indianapolis and Schick General Hospital Clinton Township, undergoing several operations. his arm is partially restored. Many relatives gathered at the Vos home to celebrate, including the Vos and Bandstra families and extended kin such as Roe lofsen, Jansen, Spoelstra, Bandstra, Jansen Joyce, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk Vos
Bart
Richard Vos
Milita
Richard
126Th Infantry
Buna
New Guinea
Rich
Marion
John
Laura
Paul
Harold
Henry Roelofsen
Eva Mae
Bernie Vos
Delmar
Gladys
Janice
William Vos
Wesley
Robert
William Bandstra
Larry
Stanley
Jake Jansen
Joyce
Roger
Bart Bandstra
Kathryn
Henry
Bernice
Charles Spoelstra
Charlene
Bernard
Clarence
Maryin
Paul Bandstra
Bert
Alvin
William Zuidema
2 Vos
Vos
Wilma Bandstra
William C Van Gorp Thrilled By D-Day Movie
William C Van Gorp recalls a D-Day film showing in Pella and other U S towns. The reel featured a Cloverleaf Dairy milk wagon he built delivering milk that morning. He notes the truck’s close up and his past work as a milk man. He remains in carpentry, recently finishing a chapel on his island posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M
William C. van Gorp
Pella
D-Day
Willis
USA
Cloverleaf
van Gorp
Marshall
William
Lorraine Durham van Gorp
P.W. van Gop
Vander Wilt completes orientation course for European combat
2nd Lt. Lester Vander Wilt of Pella Iowa, son of Mrs. Deni Vander Wilt, finished an orientation course at an England based Air Service Command station bridging U S training and combat in France. The program included chemical warfare defense and battlefield health tips. He previously studied at Central College in Pella before joining the Army Air Force.
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Air Service Command
England
Lester Vander Wilt
Deni Vander Wilt
Main St
Pella
Iowa
Soldi Ing. Ag
France
Vander Wilt
America
Europe
Army Air Force
Central College
Clarence Vos Promoted to Staff Sergeant in Washington
Moses Lake Washington promotions posted at Moses Lake army air field show Clarence J Vos son of Mr and Mrs John Vos of Pella elevated to staff sergeant He a Pella High School 1941 graduate attended Central College before enlistment Oct 17 1942 He serves as a section chief at the Fourth Air Force fighter pilot training base Previously stationed in California before transfer this year
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Moses Lake
Wash
Moses Lake Army Air Field
Clarence J. Vos
John Vos
Pella
Pella High School
Vos
Central College
Air Force
Jone B
California
Cadet Wesselink Graduates From Foreign Language ASTP
Cadet Edward J. Wesselink of Pella is among 57 trainees graduated in the foreign language division of the Army Specialized Training Program at Indiana University. President Herman B. Wells presided at the ceremonies in the auditorium. Col. R. L. Shoemaker, who relinquished his command this week, gave the commencement address. Major Fenwick Reed awarded certificates. The graduation leaves about 900 men remaining in other military training phases at the university.
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Edward J. Wesselink
Pella
Indiana Universis
ASTP
Herman B. Wells
The
Univer
R. L. Shoemaker
Fenwick. Reed
Col. Shoemaker
Missing in Action Lt Ernest Boat Reported
Mrs Mamie Boat of Sully received a War Department wire Monday August 28 stating her son Second Lieutenant Ernest Paul Boat was missing in action over Germany.
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Ernest Boat
Sully Flyer
Mamie Boat
Sully
War Department
Ernest Paul Boat
Germany
Local Navy Officer Vernon Mouw Promoted to Lieutenant
Vernon Mouw of Sioux Center Iowa, a Central College alumnus, has been promoted to Lieutenant (j g) in the Navy Air Corps. He recently returned to the United States after patrolling the Atlantic for submarines since July 14, noting little submarine activity and possible reassignment. He trained at the Central College Pella Airways War Training School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Mouw
Sioux Center
Iowa
Central College
Navy Air Corps
Vernon
States
Atlantic
Central College-Pella Airways
PVT Robert F Van Vark Completes Basic Training
Avt Robert F Van Vark, son of Francis F Van Vark of Pella Iowa, finished basic training at Amarillo Army Air Field Texas. Training qualifies him for further Air Forces schooling or duty at AAF installations. Trainee studied close order drill and related courses.
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Pvt
Robert F. van Vark
Amarillo Air Field
Amarillo Army Air Field
Amarillo
Texas
Francis F. van Vark
East 3Rd St
Pella
Iowa
Army Air Forces
AAF
Aviation Cadet Training in Early Service Preparations
The text lists extended order drill defense instair and chemical warfare attacks camouflage military discipline and courtesy first aid marks manship marches and bivoues aircraft identification orientation among many military subjects. Before entering service he was employed as a student at Centra College. He is qualified as an Aviation Cadet for Air Crew Training.
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Centra College
Five Du Pree Boys Serving Their Country in Four War Areas
Mrs. Jane Du Pree of Pella reports five sons in service across four theaters. Frances Private Edward Du Pree, from Chronicle of the employee, serves in an evacuation hospital in Italy. Cornelius Du Pree is an infantryman in New Guinea. Tunis De Pree serves with a Navy repair unit in Australia. Ath Grade Ben Du Pree is with the engineers in New Guinea. Addresses unavailable pending request to The Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane du Pree
Pella
Frances
Edward du Pree
Chronicle
Ita Pfe
Cornelius du Pree
New Guineas
New Guinea
Cornie
Ben
The
Globe
Hu Pree
Caase
Soldier Addresses Gordon Vander Hart and Others in Military Units
A roster of service members lists Pvt. Marion Booth and Pvt. Peter Miedema among many others stationed at Camp Hill Farragut Idaho Camp Stoneman Calif and Fort Hood Texas Camp Lee Virginia and Fort Benning Georgia. The names span several units including 17th FE west 800 95th Rog IRTC and 576th AAA AW with postings at Red locations such as Seattle Kellogg Field Battle Creek Eg lin Field and Myrtle Beach.
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Gordon Walter Vander Hart
Dexter Sehakel
Co. A
Sch
Camp Lee
Sther Beerends
McWr McAs
el Toro
Santa Ana
California
Ray E. de Bruin
Bry
Aaa-Aw
Farmingdale Eld
Farmingdale
Sonse
New York
Avie H. Roozeboom
6Th
AAP
Eglin Field
Florida
Carl C. den Martog
Kelloge Field
Battle Creek
Cook
AAA
SLY Bn
Pfe
Eugene P. van Zee
Seattle
Wash
D. W. Vriezelanr
Myrtle Beach
HW. K. Vander Linden
Fort Benning
Georgia
Soldier Ballot Applications in County May Reach 2000
County Auditor Rouze Hunter reports over 200 armed forces ballot applications on hand at August 80 close, many from overseas via Army or Navy. Applications coming in fast, relatives able to apply, could push totals beyond 1,000, possibly 2,000. Ballots not mailed until September 13, with daily processing beginning upon receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouze Hunter
Army
Navy
Knoxville Journal
Six Polio Cases Reported in Jasper County
Six infantile paralysis cases have been reported in Jasper County over recent weeks. Four patients, including Burton French, Robe Brisch, Ronald Bishop, and Edward Lane, are treated at the Kenney Cottage in Des Moines, a unit of the Sister Kenney method. Additional patients, Marilyn Moomaw and Thomas Nakashima, were moved to Des Moines hospitals. Nakashima, a Japanese American, had worked near Baxter. Four cases were initially reported to Skiff Memorial Hospital in Newton before transfer.
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Jasper County
Kenney Cottage
Des Moines
State
Kenney
Burton French
Newton
Robe Brisch
Ronald Bishop
Edward Lane
Colfax
Marilyn Moomaw
Prairie City
Thomas Nakashima
Baxter
Nakashima
Joe Cross
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Newton Daily News
Firefighter Discovers Mistake Wearing Hind Side First
Medialopis fireman Happy Nichaus rushed to a 6 30 Sunday morning blaze and reached for cigarettes before realizing his overalls were worn incorrectly. He had the hind side to.
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Nichaus
Medialopis
Rol screenings and community notices in Rolse r en
Rol screenings express sympathy to Carol Courtney Caren and Sefther Mr Rayner returns to work on Tugeday aerinic. Several staff changes announced with dismissals and new hires in window department and Copwriter area. Local events include a weekly Cedar Rapids Des Moines travel tale and a Lost and Found department idea. Family notices mention Freeken and Freehorn deaths, plus several visits and reunions among longtime residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Courtney
Rayner
Purpese
Tugeday Aerinic
Maxine van Vark
Cornelia Rhyneburger
Aaven
Darel Mensch
Faye Visscher
Darel
Fay
Theton
Mary Dane
Helen Puvwalea
Cedar Rapids
Oskiloosa
Oskaloosa
Hiteh
Pella
Anna Laird
Marion County
Banskaut
Anna
Nellie
Geneva Horman
New Guinea
Gea
Wess
Thesembly
Irene Veldhuizen
Wilma
Arie van Eek
Community Notes From Des Moines to Pella
Summit News lists visits and gatherings across Des Moines Newton Oskaloosa Pella and Knoxville. Individuals include Miss Hannah Herwehe Miss Madeline Vriezelaar Mr and Mrs Walter Van Doorninck Dr L A Dykstra and family and more. Summit school opened with Lois Den Otter as teacher and the Bellvue picnic was held at Gradus Vriezelaar's lawn.
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Monroe
Mis
Dave Vander Plows
Hannah Herwehe
Des Moines
Walter van Doorninck
Madeline Vriexclaar
J. W. Pringle
Newton
Helen Dykstra
L. A. Dykstra
Aurora
Frank Aalbers
Marilyn
Glen
Pella
H.W. Vriezeluur
John
Oskaloosa
J.B. Ver Louw
J. F. Fiemstra
Clifford de Jong
Obituary and Anniversary Notes From the Home for the Aged
The Home for the Aged records birthdays visits and a June funeral. Wives and relatives from Des Moines, Des Moines area, and nearby towns gathered for prayers and condolences. William Rykhoek died at age 82 after a life in Pella and Sully, with funeral at Bethany cemetery and services at the Reformed Church in Sully.
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Peter Labherden
Vanden Berg
Oskiloosa
Leroy Vroom
Stanley
Peter Lubberden
William Rykhoek
Skill Memorial Hospital
Newton
Iowa
Mr. Rykhoek
Isit
Pella
Reformed Church
Sully
Town
C. A. Brown
Des Moines
Pinches
Bethany Cemetery
Rykhook
Notable Wartime Health and Family Updates
Pvt. Fred Drost remains in hospital with a knee injury from Guam in July. James Dr. Van Wyk and family report holiday visits. Guy Bruxvoort underwent tonsil removal this week. Mrs. Hattie Veldhuizen and Mrs. Jamiel Kats spent an afternoon with Mr and Mrs Blees Van W and Mrs Win Stel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Drost
Guam
James
John G. van Wyk
All Family
Guy Bruxvoort
Hattie Veldhuizen
Jamiel Kats
Blees van W
Win
Stel
Veterans Learn of Rights and Benefits in New Booklet
Nearly 2.8 million copies of Your Rights and Benefits, A Mandy Guide for Veterans and Their Dependents are available. Discharged veterans may obtain copies from draft boards, the Veterans Administration, USES, or Community Veterans Information Centers as prepared by the Office of War Mobilization retraining and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An ‘Arces
Office of War Mobilization
Office of Veterans Administration
USES
Local notes mix as families welcome visitors and births
Oskaloosa News reports Jennie Kats visiting Pr Kansas to see Mattie Veldhuizen and Sgt Freeman Uouk spending time with wife and family. Charles Terpstra, son of Mr and Mrs John mpleton, left for army induction last Monday. Mr and Mrs Cornie Sterk welcome a 10 lb son born August 28. Donald Tuinstra has returned home from hospital and is doing fine. Word has been received that
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khief van Wyk
Jennie Kats
Kansas
Mattie Veldhuizen
Sgt
Freeman Uouk
Renu
Texas
Charles ‘Terpstra
John Mpleton
Cornie Sterk
Donald Tuinstra
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Lan
Pillsbury’s
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
Clarence Vos
Washington
Edw. Wesselink
Vern Mouw
DU Pree
Marie Smith
Henrietta
Marie
Amsterdam
Tenn Jon
Decatur
Ilinois
Freeken
Evetony
Free
Tires
Christina Detfrie
Masin City
Dirk Lille
Vander Kalk
Ces
Aces
Be Ierick Rollt
First Lutheran Church
Coralee Vane
Shirley Lee
Gerrit Rother
Kenneth
Dennis
Holland
Minnesota
Zen
Nelit van Mul
Dake van Hulzen
Andrew Nine
Peter van
van Malten
Summit News
van Garp
Ohn de Don
Bea Vos
Hoven
BL de Jonge
Errit
Earl
Kansas City
Jink
Gerrit Gosselin
Josie Mey
I Diay
M. van Gilst
Henry Welle
W. Rykhock
John van Zuuk
Leighton
William Versteesh
Rana
Pella, Iowa
United States
Great Britain
Marion de Jong
Jayne Eyre
Orson Welles
Joan Fontaine
Margaret O'Brien
John Sutton
Charlotte Bronte
20Th Century Fox
Hargrove
Robert Walker
Donna Reed
K. P
Oskaloosa News
Pella Nationals Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Vander Zyl’s Coal Yard
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