Gerald Van Andel a Coxswain on Pacific troop ship
Petty Officer Gerald Van Andel son of Mr and Mrs John Van Andel Lincoln Street has earned the rating of Coxswain and served in the South Pacific since March 27 1944. He took part in invasions and recently enjoyed a seven day furlough with family before returning to duty aboard USS Drain APA 59 San Francisco. He mentions seeing a grave in Manila and offers a personal note to the recipient.
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Gerald van Andel
Ohn van Andel
Lincoln
Letter from Arlie Cummings buddy reveals his death in the Philippines
A letter received by Mr and Mrs Cummings recounts how their son Arlie was killed in combat on Luzon during World War II. The buddy explains he and Arlie were in the same division, fought together in the Philippines, and that Arlie was shot during fighting. He survived about two hours after the injury before assistance arrived.
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Arlie Cummings
Buddy
Mr Cummings
Philippines
Cummings
Arlie
Sam
Arie
Luzon
Janila
Don Vriezelaar Promoted to First Lieutenant Rank
Mr and Mrs W A Vriezelaar Otley learned from their son Don stationed at the AAF Overseas Replacement Depot Kearns Utah that he was promoted to permanent rank of First Lieutenant in the AAF Reserve Corps on July 23 1945. He is expected to be discharged soon.
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Mes. W. A. Vriezelaar
Otley
Don
AAF Overseas Replacement Depot
Kearns
Utah
Hey
AAF Reserve Corps
Morgan Vander Wilt Joins Merchant Marine Training
Morgan C Van der Wilt son of Representative Dick H Vander Wilt of Oskaloosa entered merchant marine training from Oskaloosa and completed basic training at Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn New York. He previously served in the State Guard earning a sergeant rank and has been assigned to a ship for duty in the South Atlantic. Address listed as Grace Lines New York NY post office.
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Merchant Marine Inn
Oskaloosa
Sheepshead
Brooklyn
New York
Merchant Marine
State Guard
South Atlantic
Morgan C. Vander Wilt
USS Hastings Victory
Grace Lines
N.Y
Bathing on Guam Mighty Easy Writes
Mr and Mrs Garrett Terpstra received word from their son S 2c Robert F Terpstra stationed at Guam He writes there is a convenience to bathe outdoors while the rain and sun shine and notes there are a few Japanese on the island They are being rounded up He asks that ads and relatives write to him for letters are important to the boys over there His new address is Robert FP Terp 9822-46-77 Re Stat Navy 926 4 Pleot Post Office San Francisco California
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Garrett Terpstra
Robert F. Terpstra
Guam
Fle
Robert FP
Terp
Pleot
San Frrnisco
California
Corporal Tysseling Promoted in Fifth Air Force
Arthur H. Tysseling, 25, husband of Mrs. Lucille Tysseling of 1100 Peace Street, Pella Iowa, has been promoted to corporal in the Fifth Air Force Fighter Command's 448th Group on Okinawa. He entered the Army in September 1941 and has seen action in New Guinea, the Netherlands East Indies, the Philippines and the Ryukyus.
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Fifth Air Force
Okinawa
Arthur H. Tysseling
Lucille Tysseling
Peace Street
Pella
Iowa
Fifth Air Force Fighter Command
Tysseling
Ile
New Guinea
Netherlands East Indies
Philippines
Ryukyus
Postwar Flying in Your Home Town
Community leaders discuss sizing and site selection for a future airpark. Factors include proximity to business areas and highways, safety from buildings and masts, and runway-based space estimates of 80 acres possible in an L, T, or X layout.idental growth plans, multiple potential sites, and expert advice shape construction and access needs.
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Portant
Personal Aircraft Council
Aircraft Industries Association of America
U. S
Flyer
Dutchman Wrote of Starvation and German Atrocities in Holland
A cousin's wartime letter from Groningen and Delfzijl recounts famine relief struggles, German raids, looting, and a May 1 liberation by Canadians. Details describe food scarcity, missing clothing, and a bomb shelter hardship endured by Dutch residents, including a tall girl needing dresses.
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Arie
Bertha Henry) van Wilsum
Cole, Lown
Kees Roggenkamp
J.A. Merny
Leighton
Holand
Netherlands
van Pilsum
Pella
Holland
Delfaijl
Bertha
Groningen
Freda
Peter
Rotterdam
Moffens
Holland Navy
Annie
Delfzijl
Control Flies By Destroying Breeding Place
Advice from Harold Gunderson of Iowa State College urges destroying fly breeding sites around homes. Keep garbage in covered containers and buried, treat outdoor toilets with borax, bury cut grass, trap dishes, and clear rotting debris. Repair screens and use odorless fly sprays or fly paper to reduce adult flies.
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Harold Gunderson
Iowa’ State College
Fies
Temporary corn cribs aid saving this year’s crop
Agricultural engineers at Iowa State College say properly built temporary corn cribs can save the crop. Key points include locating on firm drained ground, correct dimensions with ventilation, solid waterproof roofs, a raised board floor, and wide air movement ends. For high moisture corn reduce crib width to six feet.
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Iowa State College Report
Ant
Extend servicemen free hunting and fishing privileges
The State Conservation Commission informs officers and license sellers that until the attorney general clarifies the war end date, all servicemen may continue hunting and fishing in Iowa without buying licenses. The policy covers residents and nonresidents, with postwar funds expected to finance hunting and fishing improvements.
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State Conservation Commission
State Attorney General's Office
Iowa
Truman
Attorney General's
Bath General Assembly
Fish and
Pearl Harbor
Sheep and Lamb Subsidy Forms Delayed
Announcement notes absence of subsidy forms for sheep and lamb farmers, promising publication in county papers as soon as available. Mentions office receipt status and forthcoming distribution to readers.
Cattle Movements Seen Shaping Iowa Feeder Market
Rex Beresford of Town State College notes many cattle in range and talks of movements to market as heavy runs begin. Grass condition worsens and wheat pasture competition eases, potentially boosting feeder prices and farmer choice while government action looms after the war. Farmers urged to watch market closely and avoid hindering feeder supply.
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Rex Beresford
Town State College
Beresford
Insurance and Savings Offers Promoted by WM. Diefelman
WM. Diefelman of Sully Iowa promotes farm and city property insurance plus crop and auto coverages with branches nationwide. He urges customers to insure now with low rates and good companies, and offers to start a savings plan with life insurance for retirement income. Call 50 or write P. O. Box 146 for a visit.
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Sully
P. O
WM. Difleman
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Manila
Coxewain
Meace Time Service
HOTEL
Pella, Iowa
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Morgan Vander Wilt
Merchant
Morgan
Vander Wilt
Dick H.vander Wilt
Mighty Easy
Bob Terpstra
Arthur Tysseling
Roger
Dodger, the Harvest Twins
Ange ‘O, Coovnicur ‘Sas
C. C. Campbell
The
Rible
Lerus Tao
Carpenter Drug Store
Ford Us
APPLE
Jonathan
McIntosh
Grimes
Apple Grove Orchard
Mitchellville
Pennsylvania
Bradford-Allegheny
Pennsylvania Grade
H.P
Ford
Gamble
EXAC
Muffler Assembly
Joe Stientjes
ANCO
Evan
Cara
Varcon
Chevrolet
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