Legion Post 89 Sees Strong Turnout and Talks on Membership
Van Veen- Van Hemert Post 89 of the Ameri can Legion hosted visitors from other posts in a well attended Monday meeting at Pella. C G Greenwalt of Des Moines urged boosting membership while other speakers discussed Legion work and a 100 donation to Central College. The post aims to reach 150 members, up from 147 last year, with a drive led by W D Van Sittert and John Hackett.
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van Veen- van Hemert
American Legion
Pella
Legion
C. G. Greenwalt
Des Moines
Iowa
Mr. Wilson
Polk County
Alo
Greenwalt
Roy Vander
Bernie Mulder
Derbyshire
W. D. van Sittert
John Hackett
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Jacob De Jong Home Destroyed by Fire
The farm home on the Steve Wanders place one and one half miles northwest of New Sharon occupied by Jacob De Jong was destroyed by fire last Sunday afternoon. The flames likely started from the flue and most household goods were saved though many small articles were lost. The building was insured but contents not, with an estimated loss around 300 dollars.
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Steve Wanders
New Sharon
Jacob de Jong
Mother's Day Cards and Gifts Sale Preview
Readable lines describe a range of Mother's Day cards priced 10c to 25c, framed mottoes from 25c to 1.75, and boxed chocolates priced 15c to 83c, promising affordable gift options.
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