Business men rally over state road plans and Pella cuts
Local business leaders protest the Iowa Highway Commission postwar plan to fund a road from Pella to Knoxville while neglecting north south routes. They urge inclusion of a Marshalltown to Pella corridor and emphasize Marion County funds should bolster their favored road. Community tension grows as residents accuse officials of overlooking Pella’s trade area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Audubon
Belmond
Claron
Eagle Circve
Lake City
Muadrid
Nevada
Willison
Marshalltown
Paing
Kellogg
Laurel
Knoxville
Jong
Otley Lamp Lighters plan Friday church program
The Lamp Lighters of Otley Reformed Church will present a varied program Friday April 14 at 8 pm in the church auditorium. The show includes a play readings organ duet and musical numbers with a film reel from the Board of Domestic Missions shown by Rev L J Brost of the Third Reformed Church Pella. Afterward refreshments will be sold in the church basement and the public is invited for wholesome entertainment.
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Lamp Lighters
Otley
America
L. J. Brost
Third Reformed Church of
Pella
Canning Sugar Stamp Mix-Up Corrected by Board
The Ware Price and Rationing Board warns applicants that Spare Stamp No 37 is the correct stamp for canning sugar applications and that the No 87 stamp is for regular sugar allotments. Home canning blanks should show Spare Stamp No 37 in the space labeled sugar. Chairman H P Van Gorp signs the notice.
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H. P. van Gorp
Notice of February Cream Ticket Payments and March April Deadlines
Payment for February cream tickets will occur in April. March and April payments will be made in May. January tickets are no longer valid as of March 31 deadline for payment.
Twenty Seven Men Inducted Into Army Navy
Marion County Selective Service Board reported twenty seven men inducted in the past week. On March 20 several volunteers entered the army while on April 1 additional draftees followed. By April 5 twelve men reported for duty in the navy. Inductees include Donald Chamberlain Knosville Berton Walkvden s Pell Wilbur Crosby and others from Knoxville Pella Bussey Melch Tracy Harrison Tracy etc.
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Marion County Selective Service Board
Donald R. Chamberlain
Knosville Ld
Berton Walk Vdens
Pell
Wilbur Boyd Crosby
Fale
Owen M. Elliott
Knoxville
Lewis Corbin Brees
Thomas Harold Littlejohn
Bussey
Arnon John Lensink
Pella
Alvin D. Chrismore
James Raymond Walton
Melch
Karl Luther Grandin
Donald F. Kingery
Knoxy
Ralph Robert Garden
Tracy
Andrew Isaac Beerends
John Weste Harrison
Navy
Follo Raymond Earl Hugherlan
Lee Parsons
Harry Branshart
Howard L. Kading
Martin John Heerema
Rank A. Dainty
Lloyd Eldon Thornburgh
Pesantville
Dale Wilbert Mallor Gerald Olen Viers
Jack Wade
Wa Harvey Engene
UN Knox
Snake Talk By Jack Raymon Delights Students At High School
Students enjoyed an hour of reptile talk by Tack Raymon of Louisville at the high school Monday morning. The expert debunked myths about snakes, explained which species are dangerous, and urged not to kill snakes as they help control pests.
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Tack Raymon
Louisville
Went
Raymon
Paul Klein
Paul
Senior Play Ever Since Eve at Pella High Tonight
The Pella High School auditorium hosts the Senior class presenting Ever Since Eve this evening. The performers showcase enthusiasm and wit to tackle typical high school problems with a timeless theme and fresh staging.
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Pella High School
Noted Clergyman to Speak Here in April
Dr. W. Riley of Minneapolis will give two addresses to the public on April 20 and 21, at the Baptist Church and the Second Reformed Church respectively. At 83, he is a renowned lecturer active across the nation, former president of the World’s Christian Fundamentals Association, and a longtime pastor noted for anti evolution advocacy alongside William Jennings Bryan. The event follows an invitation from Real ALS and the local Baptist church and Pella Ministerial Association.
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W. 2. Riley
Minneapolis
el Folk O
Riley Bles
Real Als
Baptist Church
Pella
Second Reformed Church
Riley
America
South Far West
Dent
Kiley
Worl’s
Christian Fundamentals Association
First Baptist Church of
Mintylis
William Jeni Bryan
Hon. Bryan
Dr. Riley
Dr. Riley Sivinge
Central College
County Agent Rogers Goes to War in Marion County
Marion County Extension Director Rogers, known as County Agent, has been called into U.S. armed forces. In a letter to Marion County readers, Rogers thanks farm and town residents for cooperation with the Extension program and pledges continued support for farm efforts from military service.
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Marion County
Rogers
Sam
Degins
U.S
Sara Kay
Back to Normal at The Chronicle Office Linotype
Marion De Zwarte, operator of The Chronicle Linotype, returns after illness. Measles sidelined her, but Mrs. Edward Van Toorn helped revive the busy press, and the paper resumes its normal schedule. The episode ends with relief and a hopeful note.
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Marion de Zwarte
Chronicle
Linotype
Marion
Edward van Toorn
Merchants Urged to Close Stores One Hour for Good Friday
The Chamber of Commerce asks merchants to close from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm so proprietors clerks and workers may attend Good Friday services. Compliance is voluntary in many cases.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Sarah Gosselink Wins One Act Play Contest
Des Moines Register notice recalls Sarah Gosselink winning a one act play contest for radio presentation. Her entry titled Three Birds was chosen first, with the sponsor Comp4clink involved and the recognition arriving last week.
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Sarah Gosselink
Des Moines Register
Clink
Hymn Sing for Service Men at 1st Christian Church
The First Christian Reformed Church invites all to a Sunday evening hymn sing for service members. Members abroad were asked to send favorite hymns and verses, with some performances by a male quartet and audience participation. The event aims to include families and, if possible, furloughed boys may perform. The meeting begins at 9:00 p.m. with Kemp S in charge.
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First
Christian Reformed Church
Spme
Kemp S
Competition Della Folk Band Faces Next Opponent
The Della Folk group seeks a chance to perform as the next band off and seize an opportunity in the upcoming competition.
Music Contest Set For Friday April 14 At Central
Plans finalized for a preliminary state music contest hosted by Pella with music officials from both schools coordinating at Central College. Entries shift away from previous format toward ensembles and solo numbers amid last minute changes and strong student interest.
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Pointville
Deyonn
Pella
Minsic
Good Friday Union Service Planned by Local Churches
The Find and Third Reformed Churches of Pella join for a Union Good Friday Service at 8 PM in the First Reformed Church auditorium. The Reformed Church in America extends a cordial invitation to members and non sponsoring churches to attend the evening service.
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Find
Third Reformed Churches
Pella
First Reformed Church
The
Reformed Church In
America
Plan Road Work in Marion County on Two Year Basis
Marion county shifts road work planning to a two year basis at the annual township meeting on March 23. Trustees and county supervisors expect better use of funds under this system, with some towns carrying over balances to complete projects. A few townships, Franklin and Pleasant Grove, overdrew their allotted funds for 1914 and will adjust with holdovers.
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Marion County
Knoxville Journal
Dutton
Franklin
Pleasant G
Pleasant Grove
Famous Apollo Boys Choir to perform at Central College
The Apollo Boys Choir, less than eight years old, will give an April 17 concert at Central College at 8 15. The group has played 32 states and 300 engagements, performed before FDR, sung at Town Hall, and was named one of 12 leading American choirs by CBS. Director Coleman Cooper trained in America and Europe. The Dallas headquarters is 6957 Lakeshore Drive with a North Carolina summer camp and a Florida winter location. The program favors a cappella singing to showcase boy soprano voices.
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Apollo Boys
Central College
Roosevelt
New York
Town Hall
Columbia Broadcasting System
America
The
Organs
Lakeshore Drive
Dallas
Texas
North Carolina
Florida
Coleman Cooper
Europe
Canning Co Needs 100 More Acres for Full Pack
A garbled article notes Canning Co seeks 100 additional acres to assure full production. It mentions strong tomato prices and high potential returns, with farmers and growers urged to respond to Mr Sels promptly for immediate proposals and work.
Band Mothers Sponsor Bake Sale To Fund Jackets
The Band Mothers of Linco School announce a bake sale in Paul Boertie’s building to raise funds for uniforms. The Lincoln band, a sixth grade and under concert and marching group, has grown to about thirty members and will perform this spring and summer. Public support and baked goods or monetary contributions are requested for Saturday mornings.
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Mothers of Linco
Paul Boertie
Lincoln Band
Sixth Gerade
Sama
Boortie Building
War on Mines and Submarines Highlighted by Naval Officer
Lt. Gi Huibregtse spoke to Rotarians about his naval assignment in mine countermeasure work. He described degaussing ships to counter magnetic fuzes, experiences in North Africa and the Mediterranean, and missing a chance to witness a sub kill near Gibraltar.
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Ed Huibregtse
U. S. Navy
Col
Royal Navy
Thames
Uibregtse
North Afy
Casaa
Port de
Huibregtse
Mediterranean
Strait of Gibraltar
North Africa
States
Nominate Attendants for Tulip Queen 1944 Contest
The Tulip Queen committee invites nominations for attendants. Any girl 17 to 25 with a Pella address and good character is eligible if not previously an attendant. A coupon in the April 20 issue will collect noms, then judges will select ten finalists and four attendants. The Queen will be chosen from former attendants, with ballots cast on the upcoming Saturday.
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T. G. Fultz
Ink
Physical Exam Ordered for Men Under 26 Years
Marion County servicemen under age 26 are ordered to undergo physical examinations at Camp Dodge. Deferments tied to agricultural work are exempt from notices. After exams, many deferments will be reclassified, with Form 42-A available for local and Des Moines review to justify essential status or limited further deferment.
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Orde
Marion County
Camp Dodge
Maines
Iowa Selective Service Office
Des Moines
Knoxville Journal
Home Economics Teacher Granted Leave To See Husband
Mrs Ruth Swanson a home economics teacher at Pella is granted a short leave to join Lt Gg Swanson who has served in the Pacific theatre for a year and a half The local staff will be guided by Mrs Grace Gnagy interim head taking over mamemaking and physical education duties during the absence The Swansons may travel together by April 15 with furlough time shared among their communities
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Ruth Swanson
Pacific Coast
Gg. Swanson
Pacific Theatre
J.g.) Swanson
Hin
Grace Gnagy
Coach Gnagy
Gnagy
Local Clubs Plan Aid For Philippine Program
Del De Haan spoke for the soybean program while President Fultz sent the matter to the Rural Urban Committee. Roy McKinney of Marshalltown attended with Harry Ray inviting members to a Board of Review for Scouts at Lincoln Building at 8:00 p.m. Tysseling solicited ideas for a special program honoring the Philippines set for this week.
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Shall Canning Company
del de Haan
Fultz
Roy McKinney
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June van Gorkom
Gerald Stravers
Paul de Jong
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