Our Men in Military Service Nearing Completion at Ft Leonard Wood
Robert Pippel and Lester Elscott of Iowa are finishing a 14 week course with the 6th Armored Division at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri. They completed six weeks basic training and eight weeks engineer training in pioneer and Bugasnower tools bridge construction and combat skills. After graduation they may join specialist schools or be reassigned to other units. Pfc Westra now listed at Lowry Air Force Base Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lester R. Elscott
Guy Elscott
Taintor
Iowa
6Th Armored Division
Pfc Wessel Westra Attends School at Lowry AFB
Pfc Wessel Westra enlisted in the Air Force on July 18 1951 and was sent to Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas. He completed eight weeks of basic training September 19 and was then transferred to Lowry AFB Denver Colorado for an eight week course in Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Westra
Wessel Westra
A.F
Lowry Airforce
Denver
Colorado
The
Air Force
Lackland Air
Editor's Note by Nollen Highlights Rare Economist's Career
This second column by Mr. Nollen notes his retirement as chairman of Bankers Life Co and former president role. The piece praises his national reputation as an economics expert and his leadership in directing investments for Iowa's largest financial institution, with roots from Tews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nollen
Bankers Life Co
Tews
Towa
Norman Zickel Aboard USS Essex in Korean Waters
Norman G. Zickel airman USN son of Mr and Mrs Gu Zickel of 604 East Third St Pel la Texas serving on 27,000 ton aircraft carrier USS Essex in Korean waters. Essex rebuilt after five year retirement with a $40 million modernization to handle heavier fighters. The carrier arrived in Korean theater in late August to relieve USS Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman G. Zickel
USN
Gu. Zickel
East Third St
Pella
Towa
Essex
Korean
Bremerton
Washington
Princeton
Soldiers addresses listed for service members
A clipping shows multiple service members with addresses and unit details including Bernie De Vries at Co. B Hut 79 Davievitts Rhode Island Sgt. Henry G. Van Hall in Co. D 67th Med Tank Bn Camp Carson Colorado Pvt. Jacob J. Goodyk Bat Engr (C) Bn Camp Carson Colorado Pvt. Robert A. Blom Med. Ser. Tech. Sch. APO 15 San Francisco California Pvt. Eugene W. De Wild Go 12th Engr (C) Bn Fort Jackson South Carolina and others with similar address formats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie de Vries
di C
Co. B
Henry G. van Hall
U.S
Med
Jacob J. Goodyk
Bat Engr
Camp Carson
Colorado
Robert A. Blom
Ser. Tech. Sch
APO
c/o
San Francisco
Calif
Eugene W. de Wild
12Th Engr
Fort Jackson, S
Pella Chronicle ownership statement for Oct 1 1961
The Pella Chronicle Inc. files ownership and management details as required by federal law. Publisher H. H. Sadler, Editor George Ver Steeg, Business Manager Marion M. De Zwarte, all of Pella Iowa. Average weekly circulation 8850 to paid subscribers. Notary Frank N. de Wit witnessed the oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chronicle
Pella
Iowa
State OF Iowa
Marion
M. M
de Zwarte
Land
Blisher
HH. Sadler
Remitor
George Ver Steeg
Jows
Marion M. De_ Zwarte
Pella Chronicle, Inc
H. H. Sadler
Marion M. de Zwarte
Tow
M. M. DE Zwarte
Economic chaos as a tool to promote communism
The speaker argues Russia uses economic disruption to push communism and urges strengthening the United States both economically and militarily. He calls on citizens to support defense funding by buying United States Defense fonds and aiding national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
You
United States Defense Fonds
Enemy of history warns on Russia and propaganda power
The speaker warns that the Soviet union combines military and propaganda power, enslaving a third of the world. Propaganda lures the have-nots with promises of shared ownership, but leads to a state monopoly where individuals own nothing. The message urges vigilance against communist expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Europe
Iowa Churches Observe Christian Education Week 1961
Hundreds of Iowa churches will observe Christian Education Week from September 30 to October 7, 1961, marking the 21st annual event sponsored by the National Council of Churches. The theme is Freedom Teach Religion Make Men Free, with churches launching their fall and winter programs to emphasize religious faith as the source of lasting liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Division of Christian Education
National Council of Churches of Christ
United States
Boards of Education
Roy G. Re
National Council of Churches
Christian Education Week Endorsed by National Leaders
The observance runs September 30 to October 7 with Truman’s full endorsement. The Iowa Inter-Church Council joins the National Council of Churches in promoting Teach Religion Make Men Free as a core theme. Leaders Dr. Warren Bentzinger Dr. J C Nelson and Rev Frank Hasty coordinate statewide religious education and church outreach activities. Governor Beardsley also endorses the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Truman
Roy G. Ross
Iowa Inter-Church Council
National Council of Churches
State Council
University Hospital
Iowa City
Warren Bentzinger
Frank Hasty
J. C. Nelson
Shops Building
Des Moines
William §. Beardsley
Overseas Christmas Gift Mailing Rules for Armed Forces
The Department of Defense urges very early mailing for overseas Christmas parcels to military personnel, with October 15 for remote areas. November 1 is the deadline for Japan Korea and Pacific Islands deliveries. Containers must be sturdy and sealed, matches and lighter fluids are prohibited, and cigarettes may not be sent through specific Navy and Military Post Offices. First class Christmas cards accepted to November 1, air mail up to December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Defense
Japan
Korea
Pacific Islands
Navy Post Office
APO
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Pippel and
Lester Elscott
Armored
Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo
Robert L. Pippel
Peter Pippel
Pvt
Lowry Air Force Base
Pfc. Wessel Westra
Norman Zickel
Frank N. DE Wit
Notary Public
Oh Commission
DR. Evers
J. J. Sybenga, M.D
Paltzer
Franklin
Itha
Hardware News
W.H.O
Ben Vogelaar
S Howe
Cam
G. de Wyk Tailoring Shop
Hollandale
Pontiac
Arie Kommer
Penney’s
Brentwood House
Ray
Odd Lote Theon Rage
Dorothy Perkins
Leno
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!