1943 . . .
Our Neighbors in the Service
Sioux City Journal, 2 August 1943
Sheldon, Iowa – Lieut. Donald Balkema of Sheldon has received a permanent assignment as assistant dental officer on a navy hospital ship.
Sheldon, Iowa—Dale Skewis is stationed on a south Pacific island receiving operational training.
Danbury, Iowa—Private First Class Lorn Brenner is home on a furlough from training on the Arizona desert. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Brenner.
Danbury, Iowa—Private John Kane, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kane, has been given a medical discharge from the army due to a chronic case of asthma.
Danbury, Iowa—Private First Class John Fleischmann, jeep driver with the Wildcat division, is now stationed in Arizona. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fleischmann, Sr.
Danbury, Iowa-- Technical Sergeant Wayne Seuntjens of Palm Springs, California is hoe on a furlough visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seuntjens.
Kingsley, Iowa—Leonard Lyle Davis, second class seaman, is spending a 15-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Davis. He is stationed at Farragut, Idaho and expects to be transferred upon his return.
Oto, Iowa—Private Charles W. Benton has been transferred from Camp Callan, California, to Montana State College to undergo training in engineering under the army specialized training program.
Our Neighbors in the Services
Sioux City Journal
3 August 1943
Rock Rapids, Iowa – Charles E. Moreland has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the quartermaster school at Camp Lee, Virginia.
Sanborn, Iowa –Private First Class Weldon Gross has returned to Camp Siebert, Georgia, after a 12-dau furlough here with relatives.
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Sanborn, Iowa –Corporal Robert Block serving in a ground crew with the army air corps has arrived safely in England
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Sanborn, Iowa – Sergeant Earl Epping of the Marine Corps writes his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Epping, that he is feeing mush better and has been released from the base hospital at San Diego, California. He has been suffering from malaria contracted at Guadalcanal.
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Sanborn, Iowa – Private Martin Kroese, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kroese, has received a medical discharge from the army. He was stationed with a searchlight division at Balboa Park, San Diego, California.
Spencer, Iowa—Memorial services were held at the Baptist church for Elmer Peterson, former Spencer garage man who was reported killed as the result of a submarine action against a United States ship in the Atlantic.
Spencer, Iowa—Seaman First Class Robert Carver of the coast guard sang recently in a Los Angeles night club where Freddie Martin’s band was broadcasting. Carver was invited to sing as a serviceman guest.
Our Neighbors in the Service
Sioux City Journal, 4 August 1943
Spirit Lake, Iowa—Lloyd Schuneman, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Schuneman of Spirit Lake, left for Norfolf, Virginia to visit with his wife. He is on furlough from the parachute troop base at Alliance, Nebraska. Schuneman recently set the type for an anniversary edition of Wings and Boots, the official parachute trooper publication. In so doing he sacrificed “two jumps” but received the commendation of his entire paratroop outfit. He is the only Dickinson County youth in the paratroops. Before leaving for the army he was a linotype operator on the Spirit Lake Beacon.
Estherville, Iowa – First Lieut. William N. Deming of the marine air force writes relatives here that he has recently been transferred from a base in the Pacific to another one. “This base is the prettiest one so far, the kind of south sea island pictured in travel folders, but I’d rather see one acre of Iowa corn than all the palm trees you could pack in a section of land,” he said.
Estherville, Iowa – Francis C. Martinson, stationed at Norfolk, Virginia, visited last week in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martinson.
Estherville, Iowa – Lieut. Col. Homer Munson, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Munson of Estherville, arrived here by plane from Washington.
Akron, Iowa – Private first Class Gerhard Moller returned recently to Eustis, Florida after spending a furlough here.
Cushing, Iowa – Lieut. Robert Ohme has returned to Camp Howze, Texas. He and his wife spent a few days here at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. Ohme.
Cushing, Iowa – Russell Pruehs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius J. Pruehs of Cushing, has been promoted to sergeant at Memphis, Tenn., where he is a member of a ferrying group.
Cushing, Iowa – LeRoy Yapp, carpenter’s mate, second class, has returned to the east coast after spending a 10-day leave with his daughter, Le Donna Yapp, at Correctionville and with hius brother, Clarence Yapp, here.
Cushing, Iowa – Capt. Grant Bullock of Camp Beauregard, Louisiana and Mrs. Bullock and their children, Danny and Marcia, who are residing temporarily at Alexandria, La., are spending the captain’s leave here with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Bullock and other relatives.
Our Neighbors in the Service
Sioux City Journal, 5 August 1943
Albert City, Iowa – Corporal George Benna came through heavy fighting in north Africa “without a scratch,” according to a letter received by his mother, Mrs. Edith Benna of Alta.
Sanborn, Iowa -- Lieut. Joel Geisten of Perrin field, Sherman, Texas arrived by plane to spend the day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Geister.
Sanborn, Iowa – Lieut. James Grogan, from the army air base at New Orleans, Louisiana, is spending a 10-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Grogan.
Peterson, Iowa – Cecil Gaskins, son of J.D. Gaskins, who has been in the army for one year, has returned home, having received an honorable discharge.
Our Neighbors in the Service
Sioux City Journal, 6 August 1943
Correctionville, Iowa – Ardell Garber of Lexington, Kentucky, son of Mrs. Ida Garber of Correctionville, has been graduated from recent training as honor man of his company at the naval training station, Great Lakes, Illinois.
Correctionville, Iowa – LeRoy M. Yapp, C.M. second class with the navy, has returned to New York City following a short furlough with relatives and friends.
Correctionville, Iowa – Private First Class Garland Dunkelberger and wife of Fort Omaha, Nebraska, are spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Dunkelberger.
Correctionville, Iowa – Mrs. William Knaack received word that her son-in-law, Grover Synder, aviator overseas, was reported missing in action. His wife resides in Oakland, California.
Correctionville, Iowa – Lloyd Myers, seaman second class, has returned to Davisville, R.I., after a furlough with relatives and friends.
Wall Lake, Iowa – Harold Paysen, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Paysen, was graduated this week from the coast guard school at Fairhaven, Mass., after a three-month course and is now a motor machinist’s mate, second class. He is en-route to San Francisco, where he will be stationed.
Wall Lake, Iowa – Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Morley Saturday received a card from their son Hubert, who is a prisoner of the Japanese, through the international Red Cross.
Spencer, Iowa – The first communication from Private Richard L. Hanson of Spencer since Corregidor fell in the early spring of 1942 has been received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Hanson. The card was dated December 22, and the youth said he was in Japan, alive and well.
Moville, Iowa – Staff Sergeant George Wilkinson returned to Camp Dix, New Jersey after spending a furlough here with his mother, Mrs. Berniece Wilkinson.
Moville, Iowa – Ray Rounds has entered naval training in the naval training center at Farragut, Idaho.
Onawa, Iowa – Paul E. Drager, shipfitter third class, was home on leave. He has been on north Pacific duty for the last nine months.
Our Neighbors in the Service
Sioux City Journal, 9 August 1943
Alvord, Iowa –Corporal Urban Kramer of Brookley field, Mobile, Alabama, is spending a furlough with relatives.
Salix, Iowa – Edward Beeson received a third-class petty officer rating August 2, according to word received by his mother, Mrs. Anna Beeson. He is stationed at Norfolk, Virginia.
LeMars, Iowa – Lieut. Robert King of Corpus Christie, Texas and Private Ross King of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, have returned to their camps after spending furloughs with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. V.A. King.
LeMars, Iowa – Sergeant John Shearon of Nashville, Tenn., is spending a 10-day furlough with hias parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shearon.
LeMars, Iowa – Harry L. Wells, petty officer of the Seabees, is on leave with friends and relatives. He is stationed at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island.
LeMars, Iowa – Corporal Verald Yoch, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Yoch is on furlough from Camp Livingston, Louisiana.
LeMars, Iowa – Seaman Stanley Neubrand is spending a 15-day furlough with his mother, Mrs. R.M. Neubrand. He has completed two months training at Farragut, Idaho.
LeMars, Iowa – Mike Wells, shipfitter, is returning to Quonsett Point, Rhode Island, Monday, after visiting his wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wells.
LeMars, Iowa – Corporal John Marienau, who has been stationed at Esler field, Louisiana, is spending a furlough with his mother, Mrs. Anna Marienau.
LeMars, Iowa – Percy Milton Merritt, son of Percy Merritt, has been graduated from service school for torpedoman at the Great Lakes naval training stat ion, and is spending a few days with his father.
LeMars, Iowa – Donald Marcue, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marcue, has gone to Camp Dodge for induction in the army air corps.
LeMars, Iowa – Private Robert Glaser and Private Vernon Ewin, both of Camp Butner, North Carolina, were guest of honor at a party in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glaser.
LeMars, Iowa – Bonnie Brodie, daughter of Mrs. Stewart Brodie, is spending a furlough at her home. She is a Wac in Des Moines.
Remsen, Iowa – Private Roman Kosse of Camp Butner, North Carolina, is spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kosse.
Remsen, Iowa – Leander Frank, radio technician, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Frank, is spending a few days with his parents.
Remsen, Iowa – Private Leonard A. Witt of Pampa, Texas, is spending a furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Witt.
Remsen, Iowa – Joe Elving is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Elving, coming from Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky.
Remsen, Iowa – Sergeant Wendell Phillips is on furlough from Camp Barkeley, Texas.
Remsen, Iowa – Sergeant Juian Wilberding of Columbia air field, Mississippi is spending a furlough in the J.C. Wilberding home.
Doon, Iowa – Private First Class John Ver Maas has recently returned to Camp Davis, North Carolina, after a 10-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ver Maas.
Doon, Iowa – Warren Williams, a navy cook, is spending a leave with his wife and son, Danny. He has just returned from duty in Panama.
Doon, Iowa – Frank Whealan has returned to Jacksonville, Florida after spending a leave with his mother, Mrs. Maude Whealan. His brother, Private First Class Robert Whealan, also on furlough, returned to Camp Butner, North Carolina.
Doon, Iowa – Technical Sergeant J.E. Larson and wife of Peterson field, Colorado Springs are spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Larson and her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Mann.
Sheldon, Iowa – Wallace Henry is continuing aviation training at Pensacola, Florida and Private Raymond Henry is stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Both are sons of Mrs. R.C. Henry of Sheldon.
Our Neighbors in the Service
Sioux City Journal
11 August 1943
Correctionville, Iowa—Private First Class Russell E. Briggs, stationed at Hamilton field, California, is spending a short furlough with home folks.
Correctionville, Iowa— Mr. and Mrs. Ancel Short have received word that their son, Staff Sergeant William A. Short, has been transferred to overseas duty. Mrs. Ancel Short was recently informed that her brother, William Otis Durham, a prisoner of the Japanese in the Philippine Islands, has been taken to Japan.
Ute, Iowa—Arthur Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Miller, is somewhere in the North African area.
Ute, Iowa— David Christman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Christman, who enlisted in the navy in August 1942, is spending a seven-day leave with his parents here.
Ute, Iowa— Sergeant Willard Olson of Ypsilanti, Michigan, spent the last week with his wife and son at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Downing.
Sheldon, Iowa – Capt. Arthur Van Wyk, unit commander at Randolph field, Texas, has completed an instruction tour of various air-fields in the southern states.
Sheldon, Iowa—Corporal Donald Gintert, stationed in Africa, has been transferred to a bakery battalion.
Sheldon, Iowa – Robert Hector has been transferred from Stanford University, California, to Regis College, Denver.
Sheldon, Iowa – John Sipma is at Portland, Me., playing in a navy band and Gerry Sipma is an aviation machinist’s mate at Daytona Beach, Florida. They are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Sipma
Ireton, Iowa – Corporal and Mrs. Marion Vellinga of Camp Polk, Louisiana arrived to spend his furlough with his mother, Mrs. Sarah Vellinga.
Ireton, Iowa – Private Gerald Juffer of Camp Polk, Louisiana came here to spend his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Juffer.
Ireton, Iowa – Seaman Bill Sinkey of New Orleans, La. Arrived to spend his leave with relatives.
Ireton, Iowa – Corporal Bill De Vos of Fort Deaven, Boston, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William De. Vos.
Ireton, Iowa – Private Arie Van Bruggen of Camp Hutton, Texas, arrived to spend a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Van Bruggen.
Ireton, Iowa – Stephen Ekdom of the coast guard of Portland, Me., arrived to spend a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ekdom.
Ireton, Iowa – Private Alvin Johnson of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson.
Ireton, Iowa -- Private Kenneth Buck returned to Camp Young, California, after spending a furlough with his wife.
Ireton, Iowa – John Shaver has been promoted to staff sergeant at Camp Young, Los Angeles. He is the son of the late Theodore Shaver.
Our Neighbors in the Service
Sioux City Journal
12 August 1943
Linn Grove, Iowa—Corporal Robert Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peterson of Linn Grove, can’t say number 13 is an unlucky one for him. Peterson, who is one of two paratroopers from Clay County, made his 13th jump on July 13 from plane 13. He was the 13th man out and landed near highway 13.
Milford, Iowa – Thomas J. Rush, formerly of Milford, is to be graduated Saturday from the chaplain school at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., and immediately assigned to service.
Audubon, Iowa – With a class of 437 chaplains to be graduated Saturday at Harvard university, Cambridge, Mass., is Paul E. Parker, former resident here. He is to receive immediate assignment to active duty with the armed forces.
Cushing, Iowa – Maj. Harvey J. Gunderson has returned to Washington after he and his wife visited here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lage.
Cushing, Iowa – F. Volkert, aviation machinist’s mate second class, Seattle, is spending a one-week leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Volkert, while recovering from an operation.
Men & Women In Service
Sioux City Journal
17 August 1943
Benami Bereskin, 1890 Seventh Street, Raymond F. Carlson, 1218 Washington Avenue, Willis F. Friend, 120 S. Rustin Street, Morris Ginsburg, 102 16th Street, Wayne J. Hoeck, 1202 18th Street, Richard J. Rensch, 1815 Douglas Street, Edward J. Smith Jr., 2037 S. Cleveland Street and Donald J. Ward, 4020 ½ Van Buren Street, have entered preflight pilot training at the San Antonio, Texas, aviation cadet center.
Cadet Carl W. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Anderson, 813 Main Street, is a member of the engineer corps stationed at Kansas State College, Manhattan, Kansas. A Central High School graduate, he was a machine operator before entering the service.
Private John K. McNally, son of Mrs. Anna L. McNally, 313 Sioux Street, has begun basic training at the army air force mechanics school at Gulfport field, Mississippi. After completing his training at Gulport field, Private McNally will be eligible to attend a specialist school.
Aviation Cadet Robert E. Hine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Hine, 1505 Ruby Street, recently reported for training in the army air force basic pilot school at Goodfellow field near San Angelo, Texas after completing his primary flight instruction at Gibbs field, Fort Stockton, Texas. Cadet Hine was graduated in 1939 from Central High School, where he played basketball and later studied at the University of Iowa and Morningside College.
Aviation Cadet William G. Mangold, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mangold, Los Angeles, will soon graduate from the army’s twin-engine advanced flying school at Pampa, Texas. He is a former resident of Sioux City and attended the University of Iowa.
Ralph Edward Muma Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Muma, 2831 Williams Avenue, has been graduated from the armament department at Lowry field, Colorado. He was graduated from East High School in 1942 and received his basic training at Sheppard field, Texas.
Private Clarence Wyant, son of Mrs. Ben Wyant, 3419 Orleans Avenue, has completed his basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, preparatory to combat duty with an armored unit.
Our Neighbors in the Service
Sioux Rapids, Iowa – John Wayne Reng, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Reng, is an officer candidate at Camp Barkeley, Texas.
Sioux Rapids, Iowa – Lieut. Ralph Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Art Wright, saluted his family and friends in Sioux Rapids when he circled the plane he was piloting over town. Lieut. Wright, who is an instructor at Bergstrom field, Austin, Texas, was on a routine cross country flight with a group of five students.
Pierson, Iowa – Corporal Howard Michaelsen of Mitchell field, New York, arrived to spend a 10-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Michaelson. He was stationed in Newfoundland for nine months. Merlin Michaelson, a brother, left for Fort Crook, Nebraska, to begin army duties this week.
Alton, Iowa – Two sons of Mrs. Mina Kass of Alton are in service. Warrant Officer Donald Lass is stationed at Camp Rucker, Alabama, James Kass volunteered for navy service and has been stationed at Camp Bennion Farragut, Idaho.
Remsen, Iowa – Private Fillomer Frasch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Frasch, has been transferred from Stanford University to the University of Iowa, where he will be a student of the Italian language under the army specialized training program.
Remsen, Iowa – Corporal Francis Treinen of Fort Riley, Kansas, has been transferred from the 46th general hospital to a casual detachment.
Remsen, Iowa – Frank Hussey, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Hussey, arrived from the Ottumwa, Iowa, naval base to spend a 10-day furlough with his parents.
Remsen, Iowa – Sergeant Faber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Faber, arrived this week to spend a furlough with his parents from Geiger field, Spokane, Washington. He is with a bombardier squadron.
Remsen, Iowa – Private Leo Schumacher, formerly of Remsen, spent a few days here with friends, from his camp at Lowry field, Colorado, where he is attending an armament school.
Lawton, Iowa – Auxiliary Lucille M. Cornelia, formerly of Lawton, was a member of a Wac unit which left Fort Des Moines, Iowa, for duty with the army at Camp White, Oregon.
Sanborn, Iowa – Ralph L. DeVoll is among 166 cadets from Iowa who have entered preflight training at the San Antonio, Texas, aviation cadet center.
Terril, Iowa – Bernard L. (Pat) Grow of Terril is alive and in a Japanese prison camp, according to a postcard from him. The youth was known to have been in the Philippine when Pearl Harbor was attacked and had been listing by the government as “missing” in May 1942, after the fall off Bataan and Corregidor.
Men & Women In Service
Sioux City Journal
23 August 1943
Dean Austin Hartman, son of Mrs. Ruby Nelson, 514 10th Street, has arrived at the naval training station at Farragut, Idaho for recruit training.
William E. Jackson, Jr. former science instructor in Sioux City schools was commissioned a second lieutenant on graduation from the aviation meteorology cadets’ course at the army weather school at Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Jackson, Early, Iowa.
Louis F. Pierce, son of Mrs. Beulal Pierce, 2004 Metropolitan Street, has been promoted to corporal. He is stationed at Camp Polk, Louisiana.
Donald L. Thompson, 5950 Morningside Avenue, has been promoted to corporal at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
Harry F. Hilts, has been promoted to corporal at Camp Polk, Louisiana. He is the son of Mrs. Edlah Hilts, Salix.
Private First Class Donald R. Shelton, son of Mrs. Ruth Shelton, former Sioux Cityan, is to be graduated Tuesday from the army training school at Lowery field, Colorado.
Our Neighbors in the Service
Sioux City Journal
26 August 1943
Lawton, Iowa—Staff Sergeant Armin B. Johnson has been assigned to Big Springs, Texas as an aircraft inspector. A brother, Private First Class Noah W. Johnson is stationed at Pope field, North Carolina.
Storm Lake, Iowa – Eugene Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell wood, has been promoted to corporal at Fort Pierce, George.
Storm Lake, Iowa—Virgil Jones, son of Mr and Mrs. Byron Jones, has been advanced to the rank of corporal at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts.
Storm Lake, Iowa—George Waldo, Norman Theiss and Frank Lessmeier, Storm Lake high school athletes last year, are home on leave from Farragut, Idaho, where they have completed the eight-week basic training course.
Rembrandt, Iowa—Blair C. Rosdail, 23, and James R. Rosdail, 26, sons of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Rosdail of Rembrandt, have been commissioned second lieutenants in the medical administration corps at Camp Barkley, Texas.
Ute, Iowa-- Sherlock Downing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Downing, who is in the navy stationed at Farragut, Idaho, is home on leave. A brother, Orville Downing, is also stationed there.
Ute, Iowa—Robert F. Sharp, son of Dr. and Mrs. F.S. Sharp, was recently sworn in as a midshipman at Notre Dame University, where he is studying under the naval V-7 program.
Ute, Iowa—Alfred Meyer, son of Mrs. Annie Meyer, who is stationed at Camp Stewart, George, was home several days recently.
Ute, Iowa—Cadet Lavern C. Jensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jensen, has been sent to the preflight school at St. Mary’s college, California.
Ute, Iowa—Private Leonard G. Ehlers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ehlers, who is stationed in Tennessee, is on maneuvers in California.
Ute, Iowa – “Buster” Lee of the navy, stationed at the navy pier in Chicago, visited recently with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lee.
Sanborn, Iowa—Merton R. Riser, son of Mr and Mrs. J. E. Riser of Sanborn, who is stationed at Camp Elliott, San Diego California, with the marine corps, has been promoted to Private first class.
Remsen, Iowa- Chief Petty Officer Raymond Barthole has returned to Washington after visiting at Remsen.
Remsen, Iowa- An overflow crowd attended a requiem high mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in respect of Frank Lenners, who was killed July 12 in Africa.
Pierson, Iowa—Corporal J.J. Ferrin of Camp Joseph T. Robinson in Arkansas, has spent a furlough at Pierson.
Moville, Iowa—William J. Martin, stationed at San Diego, California is spending a leave at the home of his mother, Mrs. Carrie Martin. He is an aviation radio technician third class.
Our Neighbors in the Service
Sioux City Journal
29 August 1943
Storm Lake, Iowa – Sergeant J. Glowozewsky, who is stationed at Camp Polk, Louisiana, is featured in an article titled, “Don’t Visit Your Husband in an Army Town”, which appears in a current issue of a national picture magazine. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Glowozewsky.
Storm Lake,Iowa - Lieut. Harold Wood, son of Mr and Mrs. Verne C. Wood, is serving somewhere in the Atlantic.
