Local Businessmen Prepare To Enter Military Service Soon Nine Out Of Eleven Are Accepted
Out of eleven local men who were called to Des Moines to take their preinduction physical examinations last weekend, nine passed and are now planning what shall be their respective courses of action for themselves and their families for the duration, according to unofficial reports.
To some it means marking time for the duration…to others it means starting anew when they return to civilian life…to all it means a definite blow to their hopes for the future. Whatever course these men choose, it is our common responsibility to help in every way possible to make life here worthwhile and pleasant to return to whenever that may be.
….. James Hollander and Wm. H. De Bruin, both members of the school board and operating a filling station and shoe store respectively, don’t know what they will do about their business. The latter intends to make every effort to keep his shoe store open, he stated Wednesday.
Source: Sioux Center News A Mar. 9, 1944, p 1
The following men went for their examination Thursday:
….., and James Hollander.
Source: Alton Democrat Mar. 16, 1944, p 3
Three Business Places Lose Managers To Service
The draft is now beginning to take heavy toll of established businesses, and this week marks the beginning of a period which will gradually affect local business more seriously than at any time since the war was declared.
…… James Hollander, manager of the Skelly Service station in the north part of town, received his call to active service and will leave April 3rd. He sold out to Hans Faber who will operate and manage it himself.
Mr. Hollander, a member of the school board, will enter the navy as a Seaman first class and will be sent to radio school for some months. His wife and three small daughters will remain in their home here. …..
Source: Sioux Center News Mar. 30, 1944, p 1
More Men Leave For Military Duty
….. The following named men left Monday, April 3rd, for Navy Recruiting Station in Des Moines where they will be ordered to active duty with the Navy. James John Hollander, Sioux Center, Iowa …..
Source: Alton Democrat Apr. 6, 1944, p 1
James Hollander S/1C Co. 749 U.S.N.T.S. Great Lakes, Ill.
Source: Alton Democrat May 4, 1944, p 8
James Hollander, former Skelly station operator here, has completed his boot training and is not coming home on furlough but being sent right on to school at this address: James J. Hollander S 1/c Platoon 29, Hertzl Junior College, 3711 Douglas Blvd., Chicago 23, Illinois
Source: Sioux Center News June 1, 1944, p 10
James J. Hollander has a slight change of address: N. T. Sch. (Pre-Rad-Mat) Hertzl Jr. High Sch., Chicago, Ill.
Source: Sioux Center News June 14, 1944, p 2
Mrs. James Hollander, sister of G. G. Vermeer, plans to leave for Chicago on Friday evening to spend the weekend with her husband, who is stationed there.
Source: Sioux Center News June 15, 1944, p 8
James J. Hollander S 1/c has been transferred to Gulfport, Miss. and will receive his primary radio training there which will be from three to four months.
His address is: James J. Hollander S 1/c N.T.C. E.E. and R.M. Batt. 9-44, Barracks 23 Gulfport, Miss.
Source: Sioux Center News June 29, 1944, p 10
Jim Hollander is Back in Chicago
James Hollander writes to the News to give us his new address as follows: James J. Hollander S 1/c N.T.S. Rad. Mat. S.B. 123, Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois. He is now in a Standby Company for a short time before starting school again, which he says is quite a relief from the continual studying he has had to do for the past three months. His wife arrived in Chicago Wednesday evening for a few days visit.
Jim said he was pleasantly surprised Monday by a visit from Peter B. Mouw, who is in Chicago attending the Legion convention. They spent the evening together and had a most enjoyable time. Jim wishes to say hello to all the readers of the News, says he misses them a lot, and very much appreciates the letters they have written even if he has not had a chance to answer them all. He finds it pleasant to be back up North again after spending three months, way down south, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Source: Sioux Center News Sept. 21, 1944, p 1
James J. Hollander S 1/c R.T. U.S.N.R., N.T.S., Rad. Mat. Navy Pier, Chicago, Ill.
Source: Sioux Center News Sept. 21, 1944, p 10
James J. Hollander S 1/c has this new address: Rad. Mat. Co. 17-235, Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois.
Source: Sioux Center News Sept. 28, 1944, p 10
James Hollander, who is with the navy and stationed at the navy pier at Chicago, spent Sunday with his family here having secured a three-day pass. This was his first visit at home since his entrance into the service about 7 ½ months ago.
Source: Sioux Center News Nov. 23, 1944, p 10
James Hollander, who is stationed at the navy pier at Chicago came home Saturday evening to spend a very short visit with his family here and left again on Sunday.
Source: Sioux Center News Dec. 21, 1944, p 12
James Hollander has been promoted to Petty Officer, and his rating is now James J. Hollander, R.T 3/c.
Source: Sioux Center News Dec. 28, 1944, p 8
James Hollander, who is stationed at Chicago spent Sunday with his family here.
Source: Sioux Center News March 29, 1945, p 1
James arrived home from Chicago on Saturday morning to spend a week’s leave with his family and friends here. This is his first leave although he has spent a few hours at home at several different times. He leaves again on Friday.
Source: Sioux Center News Apr. 26, 1945, p 2
James Hollander left again on Friday morning from Hawarden to resume his work at Chicago after enjoying a week’s leave with family and friends here.
Source: Sioux Center News May 3, 1945, p 2
James Hollander R. T. 3/c has this address: N.T.S. Radio Chicago T.T.21, 190 N. State St., Chicago, Ill.
Source: Sioux Center News May 10, 1945, p 2
Jim Hollander has received his second class rating and has been put on permanent Ship’s Company in Chicago. His correct address is: James T. Hollander R.T. 2/c N.T.S. Wright Junior College 3400 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, 34, Ill.
Source: Sioux Center News July 26, 1945, p 8
R.T. 2/c James Hollander came home on Saturday morning having been granted a short pass and spent Saturday and Sunday with his family here, leaving again on Monday morning. He has been attending school at Chicago for some time, but the school will now be closed, so he expects to be moved within the next few weeks.
Source: Sioux Center News Sept. 6, 1945, p 2
More Servicemen Returning To Their Home And Families Resume Status of Civilians
Listed here is a brief account of local servicemen who have been discharged recently. As the list grows, the community is gradually resuming its pre-war tempo. It is encouraging to note thus far, that many are returning with plans to remain here permanently. The community will be improved and enriched by the knowledge and experience these young men have acquired and looks forward with them to their re-establishment in civilian life. James Hollander, erstwhile member of the U. S. Navy as a Radio Technician, 2/c, returned to Sioux Center Saturday after an absence of a year and a half. He was stationed in the Great Lakes area part of the time and in Mississippi for several months. His discharge went into effect Oct. 28. He has no definite plans in mind other than some real relaxation during the pheasant hunting season. After that he will consider his future. Jim operated the northside Skelly station before he went into the service. …..
Source: Sioux Center News Nov. 1, 1945, p 1
Servicemen Discharged
Servicemen who have filed discharges at the County Recorder’s Office since October 31 include: ….. James J. Hollander, Sioux Center …..
Source: Sioux Center News Nov. 8, 1945, p 1
Iowa, U.S., World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954
James John Hollander, SN 860-41-10, was born on May 10, 1908, at Sioux Center, Iowa, where he was residing when he entered the Navy on April 4, 1944, at Des Moines, Iowa. He served in Radio Materials and was honorably discharged on Oct. 28, 1945. His application for bonus pay was filed on June 23, 1949, for which he received $200.00.
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