Local notes on community events in Pella area
Local Chronicle column details were broad with school students in plays, hospital visits, births, veterans activities, church events, and social notices. Mentions Leona Boynard, Port van Wok, Des Moines trips, March 25 hospitalizations, and Legion Auxiliary sewing for Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Boynard
Chillicothe Husiness College
Petia
Dramatic Club
Vint
Bobo
Port van Wok
Mabaret Usly
Rally
Jone
More Cadets Wanted for Air Corps
Des Moines Iowa officials announce a substantially increased Aviation Cadet quota for Iowa for the month. Eligible applicants aged 18 to 26 inclusive must meet basic citizenship and health requirements and pass a mental test. Cadets receive training pay and full government support including housing medical care and insurance. Upon completion they become second lieutenants in the Air Corps Reserve and serve with the Army Air Corps. Interested youths should contact the Aviation Cadet Examining Board at 109 Old Federal Building Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit
Ot Federal
Des Moines
Iowa
Robert HH. Nevins
Wear
Reed
Towa
The
United
Air Corps
Army Air Corps
Aviation Cadet Examining Board
Old Federal Building
Growing Up Afraid of the Dark and Learning Courage
The piece recalls a child named Tom who feared darkness, possible causes, and the relief found through patient guidance from his parents. It notes how early fears can grow without confidence and offers parental strategies to help, citing the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station at The State University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Air Corps
Marines
Iowa
Victory News Notes on Defense Bonds and Savings Efforts
Reports from Des Moines and surrounding areas detail workers at Armour and Arour engaging in Defense Bond programs with payroll deductions and personal purchases. Citizens, including foreign born residents, pledge significant bond investments to support victory efforts, while campaigns urge scrap iron proceeds to fund bonds and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Defense
W. Ul, Clark
Defense Savings Staff
Victory
Clark
Tribute to C N Gilson in Marion County farming
A tribute to C N Gilson among Marion County farmers who closed accounts and faced the ridge of service. He led county soil and live stock programs, home projects, and farm bureau work while urging progress and practical farming ideals. His death followed a heart attack at the county home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Burnett
Macron County Soils Conservation Service
Knoxville
Washington, D.C
Burnett
Midwest
Clay
Luis Distrail
Manion Contford
Mod
Wicert Leu
Belte Paine
Laws
Mert
Barstorak
Raosville
Waconia
Fulton
Blais
Willner
Mes
Gary
Deon Vaecofasrean
Sant
William Weegelaar
Dee Rou
Cheyere
Wyanime
United Air Lines
Wmnty
Stork
Jacob Dickema
Otley
Jacob Stouwie
Peoria
John Edward Klein
Main Street
Pelle
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
J.B Shultz
Marion County
Gileen Com
Gilson
Walter O. Heown
Bose
Ide Ag
Marion
Pring
Iowa
Burm Bureau
Beders Tien
Tawi State
Collesce
Thewne
Sind
Bloomfield Woman Wins Award For Clever Questions
Mrs Josephine Murchett of Bloomfield received an award after submitting a set of four questions to the Information Please program. The exchange stumped the experts and drew praise for her sharp queries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Murchett
Bloomfield
Information
Aes
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