Local Notes Reflect War Sailors and Visitors
Local Miss Martha Jansz returns from a California visit with her parents and friends. Several nationals are mentioned in transit and hospital alerts. Memorial Day plans include Governor Robert Blue and Pastor Leonant Ver Meer as speakers. A pane of glass falls during a windy day and minor injuries are noted.
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Martha Jansz
California
Los Angeles
Calif
Elven Hollebrands
Navy
San
Gloria
Forage Crop Demonstration on Hobaee Farm
A forage crop demonstration will be held at Hobaee Wal nar on Reaxville farm. The event highlights disease resistance traits and mentions varieties such as Fischer and Tinent. Substantial local participation and a photographic records section are noted.
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H. Wilson Farm
Hobaee Walnar
Reaxville
Na Fara
Raver
Burts
Rinfaraar
WFA Appeals Marion Farmers to Plant More Beans
War Food Administration and Marion County AAA chair HH Hooper urge farmers to boost bean planting to meet government targets. Officials say goals aim at TLS00 acres, with intentions to plant more beans despite uncertain corn outlook.
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WFA
Marion County
Lown
War Food Administration
HH. Hooper
Marion County Aaa
Marion
Mero Hooper
Grain Stocks on Iowa Farms Show Declines in 1945
Iowa farmers hold 29.1 million bushels of corn on April 1 1945 down from 81 the prior year with a major drop in stocks due to demand for war industries and normal seasonal use. Soybeans and oats show reduced farm storage as harvests move to commercial channels and livestock feeding pressures grow.
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Iowa
THIRTY-EIGHT TB TESTS AT KNOXVILLE REPORTED
The Tuberculosis Case Find program completed its drive on Tuesday April 17 at Memorial Hall in Knoxville. Twenty nine people received x rays. families exposed or previously reported as TB cases were urged to seek medical evaluation and Mantoux testing. Local medical groups back the effort as part of an annual screening and early treatment push, with follow ups planned for remaining family members and additional x rays. Marion County Public Health Nurse Miss Brunsting seeks contacts and provides new literature on Mantoux testing and infection sources. Three patients are under sanatorium care with two recently released and to be followed regularly.
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Memorial Hall
Knosville
Amily
Fry
Aries
Tie Town
Althen
Medical Association
Tuberculosis Association
Marion County
Air Medal Awarded to Lt. Lee Vriezelaar in India China Air Route
2nd Lt. Lee W. Vriezelaar of Pella Iowa received the Air Medal for 150 hours of operational flight over the India China air routes including the Hump. Brig. Gen. William T. Tunner announced the award crediting courageous daytime high altitude instrument flights through treacherous weather and rugged terrain.
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Lee Vriezelaar
India
China
Air Transport Command
I Dia
Lee W. Vriezelaar
Broadway
Pella
Iowa
William T. Tunner
Cina
Ir Transport Command
Himalaya
al- Wed
Editor and Business Manager Attend Iowa Journalism Clinic
The Central Ray reports Marianna Rausell and Theresa Wormhoudt, editor and business manager for the Ray, traveled to Des Moines for an Iowa Journalism Clinic sponsored by the Register and Tribune. The session covered newspaper operations including makeup and sports, with a tour of the Register and Tribune facilities. The clinic planned for several students but was limited to two from Pavel due to ODT rules.
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Ray
Marianna Rausell
Theresa, Wormhoudt
Des Moines
Iowa
New
Register and Tribune
Clinie
Eoelinie
Register
Tribecne Tuuy
The Desert River and the Faithful Prayer to Calvary
A wandering seeker suffers through sorrow and drought seeking solace. Verdant mountains lift hope as water returns. A prayer to the Lord of hosts is answered by a cleansing stream, signaling forgiveness and salvation.
Iowa war bond drive urged as two loans planned
The notice outlines a statewide campaign with per person quotas based on income and a Mount Suribachi color poster. It notes 1944 had three drives and 1945 will have two, urging higher bond purchases to speed victory in the Pacific and support military needs amid inflation and war weariness.
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Iowa
Severth
Associated Press
Mount Suribachi
Iwo Jima
W. L. Clark
Iowa War Finance Committee
Towans
Clark
Japan
Jima
Nimitz
Towa
Notices To Whom It May Concern In Marion County
Notices from the Clerk of District Court inform that certain named heirs and administrators have matters on file. Hearings will begin on the first day of the next trial term, with cases listed including executors and administrators in Marion County Iowa.
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Marion
Inal
Anid
Owit Ates
AP. Cowper
Carolyn May Ministrator
Wav
Henry Vantink
Benja Renaud
Jess Tew
A. News Ward Howsare
Pantre
Esecutor
Ren
Strator
Notice of Probate of Will in Knoxville Iowa
Notice in Knoxville Iowa for probate of a will. Court proceedings set for 10:00 am on a specified day in April to prove the testament of the deceased. Persons with objections must file by the stated deadline with Clerk of District Court and deputy.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Carpenter
Coust Y
Leonard L
Distrier Court
Marion Connritine
Will
Arkel
Probate notice for Martha Firth will hearing in Knoxville Iowa
Notice in Knoxville Iowa on April 6 1945 that Martha Firths will is to be probated by the Marion District Court. The hearing date is set and interested parties must file objections by the specified time. Jack B Carpenter clerk and Leonard L Long signed the notice.
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Knoxville
Iowa
District Court
Marion Connar
Martha Firthich
Jack B. Carpenter
Leonard L. Long
County Officials Call for Marion County School Convention
County Auditor issues official call for a May 1 1945 convention at the courthouse to elect a County Superintendent of Schools and three County Board of Education members. Voter eligibility lists independent and consolidated school corporations and rural townships invited to attend and appoint representatives or alternates per Chapter 206 of the Iowa Code.
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County Board of Education
Marion County
A. D
P.m
Iowa
Columbia
Flagler
Harvey
Hamilton
Knoxville
Marysville
Melcher
Otley
Pella
Swan
Bussey
Attica
Dallas Consolidated
Pleasantville
Tracy
Central Consolidated
Clay Township
Dallas Township
Franklin Township
Indiana Township
Knoxville Township
Lake Prairie Township
Liberty Township
Polk Township
Red Rock Township
Summit Township
Swan Township
Washington Township
Perry Township
Union Township
Eureka
Dallas Center
Franklin Center
Jana Township
Rural school meetings listed in townships across counties
Knox ville Township Rural Schools meet in courthouse court room on third floor Prairie Township Rural Schools meet in Legion Hall Liberty Township Rural Schools meet in Shire school Polk Township Rural Schools meet in Bend school Red Rock Township Rural Schools meet in White Walnut school Summit Township Rural Schools meet in Selon house in Oale S Ti meet at West Pe ase Washington Township Rural meet at school Gosport You will therefore selves accordingly fiiven this neent first day A K Row an Township Rural Schoolla school in youre Ap UNTER sty Auditor
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Knoxville Township
Prairie Township
Legion Hall
Liberty Township
Shire
Polk Township
Bend School
Red Rock Township
Whitealnut
Summit Township
Oale
Pease
Washington Township
Gosport
Amy Kell Awarded Teaching Fellowship
Amy Kell receives a teaching fellowship after earning advanced study at a college and proceeding toward a medical degree. She will teach while continuing work on sections in zoological biology and pursue her doctor’s degree. Amy joined Central University and remained active in campus life during Homecoming at Oakland City.
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Bram the Cox
Goldsmith
Anmonneed
Amy Kell
Adenti
Amy
Central
Oakland City
Poison Bait Advice for Pocket Gophers From Extension Office
Iowa State College entomologist Harold Gundersen explains strychnine bait methods to control gopher mounds. Farm workers are told to insert bait sticks into main tunnels and secure holes with a shoe heel, while cautioning to keep poisons away from children and livestock. The article notes gopher damage can lower hay yields and crop roots, with seasonal mounds signaling renewed activity. It also briefly mentions the Boy Scouts of America reaching twelve million members in five years.
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TL 1
Stor Haska County
Harold Gundersen
Ectenig Entomolog Towa State
Canderson
Hales
Evern
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Fron Aireragt
M Bante
Vanstrom
States
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Rhode
Rome
Henry V
Board Meet Central C Program
Ier
Robert Blue
Leonant Ver Meer
Protestant Reformed Church
Mercy
Anend A Mye
Seite
Opera House
George
Moines
Dorothy Vander Ploeg
Chicago
Mrs
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Alfred Renaud
Spencer, In
F. Baud
Jimmie
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Miss Brame
Paardekooper
Ideal Pharmacy
America
Pella, Iowa
Main St
Seal Sale
Business
Iowa Journalism Clinic
White
Hreas
Calvary
Jack Blvar
D. Marion County
Boy Scouts of America
McCormick-Deering
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