Will Elect Tulip Queen and Attendants on May Day
The town votes Saturday May 1 to elect the Tulip Queen and four Attendants by ballot at the City Office. Seven candidates are listed for Queen with Attendants chosen from the pool. voting opens at 2:00 PM and runs until late afternoon. The Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce sponsor the event, with winners announced at a forthcoming fall social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelle
Madeline Vapiler
Keath Ely
Martha van Berkum
Lois Vanden Bere
Janet Vande Kielt
Stevr
Pell
Historical Society
Hy Polla Chamber of Com
Young Soprano In Recital at Chapel Tuesday
A promising recital by Miss Mary Alyce f with accompanists Miss de man and Miss Marcella at Douwstra Chapel Tuesday evening May 1. The program includes works by Schubert Gounod Humperdinck and Chaminade among others, highlighting a lyrical voice and expressive style to be enjoyed in the chapel setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alyce
Miss de Man
Marcella
Poppet
I Daanetta Chigpel
Sil
Miss Fe
Jasciatein
Schubert
Warner
Leselave
Slave
Bale
Hansel
Lel
Humperdinck
Rachel
Salter
Howley
Douwstra Chapel
Rainfall Totals for Week and April Hit Midmonth Mark
The week ending at noon Wednesday April 28 reported 2.53 inches of rainfall. For April up to that hour total rainfall reached 3.45 inches, per TH K Pals unofficial weather observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH. K. Pals
Iowa's Ration Calendar details second deadlines and expirations
Iowa ration schedule lists second inspection deadlines for Class A B and C rations, monthly updates for commercial vehicle inspections, and expiration dates for various coupons. It covers gas coupons, fuel oil, coffee sugar, blue and red stamps, and shoe coupons in War Ration Book One with specific cutoff dates and validity periods.
Prisoner of War Rietveld Reported in Germany
Mr and Mrs Herman Rietveld receive a telegram from the Adjutant General in Washington confirming their son Cornie D. Rietveld is a prisoner of war of the German Government. The exact location in Germany is not stated. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornie Rietveld
Germany
Herman
Rietveld
Washingston Docs
Corie D. Rietveld
Tunis
Ermians
Be Careful How You Tear Stamps From Ration Book
War time rationing guidance from Local War Price and Ration Board chair Van Gorp on proper tear locations in ration books. He warns mutilation rules trigger replacement needs, the process for lost or stolen books, and specifies May stamp validity for red A B C and D stamps and the timing for G stamps and others.
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van Garp
van Gorp
Mro van Gorp
Throned
Articles Made By Blind Folks To Be Sold Here
Pella residents will have another chance to buy articles made by the blind of Iowa. Charles Pree of the Iowa Blind Commission, with other gentlemen, will call at homes to show goods. No high pressure selling. entry or refusal will be respected. Products are home made, fairly priced, and pass strict inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Towa
Charles Pree
Lowa
Blind Commission
Iowa
First Prize Won By Lena Brouwer At Charity Sale
At the Iowa Children’s Home Society tag sale Lena Brouwer earned the top prize with 14.06 dollars. Harlan Kloostra and Gary Brouwer won the second prize with 13.39 dollars, Marilyn Van Veen and Margaret Olcott the third with 11.05 dollars. Darlene Postma and Bonnie Van Oostrum received 8.76 dollars and Ruby Bezemer 7.89. The event supporters were thanked for help and contributions. Mrs. Edward Du Pree returned home from Town City hospital to her parents’ home after illness.
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Iowa Children's Home Society
Eva Stubenrauch
Lena Brouwer
Harlan Kloostra
Gary Brouwer
Marilyn van Veen
Margaret Olcott
Darlene Postma
Bonnie van Oostrum
Ruby Bezemer
Reverend M Monsma to Finish Work Here Sunday
Reverend M Monsma will conclude his tenure at the Belle church this Sunday with a farewell service at the Christian Reformed church. He has led the congregation since 1937 and was active in wider church work, editing The Daily Manna Calendar and contributing to federation and Christian high school activities. His family will move to Greceid Koupsids Michigan where Dr You will assist in the ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed
Monsmia
Res
Monsia
Calvin Seminary
Doon
Town
Netroit
Mich
Dewalt
Ivardville Ave
Chareh
Grecid Koupsids
Tirssuleite
Tamities
Mensa
You Dy
Fey
Mensma
Sebel
Menem
van Someren
Kalamazon
Monsmu
Goldsmiths Appointed to College Faculty Posts
Central College announces Dr. William M. Goldsmith will chair biology while Mrs Amy Goldsmith becomes instructor in Home Economics in charge of the wine facilities. Both bring advanced degrees and extensive teaching, research, and publication backgrounds to their roles with July and fall start dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Call
William M. Goldsmith
College
Amy Goldsmith
Goldsmith
Kansas State College
Southwestern Id
Kansas
University of Wichita
Marine Biological Laboratory
Southwestern College
Wifield
Bee
Wichita University
University of
Pictures May Still Be Placed In Window Downtown
Relatives and friends are urged to submit a Picture of a St Voice Man for display at Tulip Time. Contact Mrs. K. R. E. Postma committee chairman at once. Pictures accepted until May. Postma’s telephone Black 209 and Franklin Street address provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. E. Postma
Postma
Navy Waves program aims to recruit women in service
An informational meeting on May 7 at 8 00 p m at the Legion Hall invites all to learn about the Waves and the Navy. Yeoman Third Hthelbelle Vessey, from Des Moines, will speak about training, duties, and Wave promotion efforts in Minnesota and beyond. She enlisted September 1 1942 and trained at Oklahoma A&M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hthelbelle
Ng Olfice
Des Moines
Miss Vessey
Minneapolis
Minn
Oklahoma A & M
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Naval Officer Procure
Des Moines, 10
Lake Owasso
St. Paul
Waves
Northern States Power Co
University of Minnesota
Alaska
Yeoman Vessey
The
Legion Hall
Service Women Elect Officers Next Saturday
The United Service Women hold their regular meeting at the Legion Hall next Saturday May 1 at two o clock in the afternoon. It emphasizes the election of officers and urges every member to attend as a duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women
Legion Hall
Women to Study Canning at Town Hall in Peoria
Women in Mahaska county will attend a town hall meeting in Peoria on April 7 at 4:00 to learn canning methods. Miss Simpson will discuss preserving food by canning, drying, brining, and egg addition, with demonstrations and help for those who have had difficulty canning. Additional meetings are set for Oskaloosa on May 6 and May 8, with county extension involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Halles
Tale
Hutny
R. E. Woodford
Memorial Day Observed Preparations Amid Fragments
Memorial Day activities and related memorandums were discussed at a meeting. Attendees included Commander Henry Wangler Arky, Mr Hunter of Knoxville, and local post members. Plans covered Memorial Day services, Navy flight trainees participation, and a concert program with student performances and a clarinet quartet. The May meeting adjusted schedule to finalize Memorial Day preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wangler Arky
Sea Square
Wil van Sitter
Leenan
Navy
Tunis
M Rien Conty
Hunter
Knoxville
Levin Ton
Hours Vanuer Ark
Vander Ark
Serview
William Site Fert
Election Tulip Queen announcement at Legion Hall
The Pella Chamber of Commerce sponsors an 8:00 PM May 3 event at the Legion Hall featuring the Tulip Queen election results. Citizens vote Saturday at the City Office. Evening includes colored movie entertainment by My Hans and other surprises. Admission ten cents for children fifteen for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Aut Alrndants
Sful
Hanamet
Volime
Ike
Gok. Bruns
Davenport
Iowa
Prince Julianna
Pella
Hans
Pelkin
Chamber of Anheee
Missing in Action Lt Walter McCain Since April Seventeen
Mrs Walter McCain a student at Central Callewe received word at Iren that Lt Walter McCain has been missing in action after serving with the Army Air Corps. He left Central College to join the Army Air Corps and was reported missing over Germany. His family hopes for further information as searches continue.
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Walter McCain
Walter Metain
Central Callewe
Iren
USS
Witter Metis
Apu
Meta Wits
Bronen
Baneswi
Tyine
Germany
Micas
Walter
Central Comptes
Army Air Corp
McCain
Marthe Childress
Stu
Molloy
Fae Amanthe Aac
Sis
Osha
Mechanic Dies After Crash on Highway 163
William Trucel a mechanic from Hartley and Leif Breluner were riding a motor cycle east of Belle when struck by a car near Belle three miles away. Walter Donai in a car carrying Mrs Donai approached and the Donai vehicle was forced into current traffic. The impact threw the riders and their bike into the Donai vehicle path. the crash sent the machine into the Donai car and a third vehicle driven by William Kelderma of Oshalapse. Mr Trucell died at Mahss Hospital Ostadoest. Leif Breluner was injured but survived. Trucell’s home was in Albine. Breluner’s home in Hartley Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Trucel
Pella
Mahss- Joo Hospital
Ostadoest
Mietarcyele
Leif Breluner
Belle
Miles
Rsh
Schoteloek
Picime
Cohalowa
Brohmer
Walter Donai
Prus
Mr. Brelaner
Hartley
Town
Trussell Bionie
Albin
Central Campus Hosts German Guest Dr Karl Shaefer
Central invites students and faculty to a talk by Dr Karl Shaefer of Germany brought by the International Relations Club at Me University. The event will be held at Douwstra Chapel tomorrow at eight o clock and is open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Shaefer
Temurcane
Pella
Central
Germany
University of Await
International Relations Club of Central
Truckers Urged to Plan Driving for Efficiency
Paul P Hill director of the Iowa Highway Traffic Advisory Committee to the War Department today called on all Iowa truckers to cut unnecessary miles by better planning. He urged farmers and truckers to cooperate, request timely farmer orders, and route deliveries to maximize orders with minimum mileage while keeping trucks in top condition to deliver goods for World War II efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul P. Hill
Iowa Highway Traffic Advisory Committee
War Department
Towa
Jill
Tor
Hill
Veenstra Recovers After Illness and Operation
Veenstra suffered an illness last weekend and was cared for at her daughter Mrs Adrian Lubberden's home. By Monday she was much better after a recent operation.
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Veenstra
Adrian Lubberden
Commencement Date At College Moved Up
The college moves commencement from May 24 to May 17 citing Navy use of women’s dorms and campus housing changes. The shift shortens the semester by about a week, with no exam days omitted, aiding Tulip Time plans and spring activities. Cpl William Nibbe of the medical corps is on furlough from Pt San Luis Obispo, arriving for a 15 day leave before returning to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althoush Colle
Gordeon
Central
Navy
William Nibbelink
Army
Will
Pt. San Luis Obispo
California
Interest High In Angus Sale At Marion County Fairgrounds
The sixth annual Marion County Angus Breeders sale drew crowds at Knoxville's Marion County Fairgrounds on April 26. Buyers from as far as Mississippi pursued bulls and females, with an overall average of 343.00 across 173 lots. Top bull sold for 700.00. top female at 780.00, reflecting strong demand and robust county Angus representation. Buyers and sellers praised the event as a showcase of herd quality and regional breeding effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville
Mississippi
Roy Johnson
Aberdeen 3
Tommy Bane
Harvey
Emerson
Dyer
Eal
O. O. Smerson and Son
HL. Gillis
Mystic
Towa
Banks
Angus Breeders’ Association
Birthday Remembrances at Home for the Aged
In April the Home remembered Mr Bosman who turned 76 and Andrew Vander Wal who reached 77. Relatives and visitors from Ota Sioux City Peoria Otley and Oskaloosa visited residents including Mrs A Van Duren Mrs P De Jong and Mrs M Van Gorp. Several households and families from Den Hartog Van Zauk and Den Blurtog called on residents and relatives throughout the period. Pvt Earl Clement from Louisiana visited Miss Gertie Plender along with other Den Hartog family drop-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosman
Andrew Vander Wal
Reynen
Ota
Geenen
van Houwe
Tone Vander Wilt
Baby
Oskaloosa
A. van Duren
Peter Jonker
Tom Hurt
Evert Hol
Peoria
P. de Jong
Char de Jong
Sioux City
Iowa
M. van Gorp
Roy van Heukelem
William Versteegh
Lacey
Andrew van Zauk
B. van Zauk
Will den Hartog
Henry den Hartog
C. den Blurtog
Earl Clement
Louisiana
Gertie Plender
Neal de Geus
Otley
Lo Tuy
den Hartog
Philip Vawrhn
Walter Ver Dught
W. den Hartog
Samaniego Family Visits Vos Home For Four Weeks
Pety Samaniego of Las Vegas New Mexico visited Friday to spend a few days in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J W Vos Mrs Samaniego and children had been staying in the Vos home for four weeks and left early this week for home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pety Samaniego
Las Vegas
New Mexico
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Toor
Font
Judgres Ae
Caple
Young
G. IL
A. B
Edward du Pree
Town City Hospital
Dan Meulpolder
Goldsmiths
Kansans
Monsma
Martin Monama
Grand Rapi
He Tor
USS. Navy
TL Scion
Ethelbelle Vessey
Service
Town Hall
Dale Coop
East First Street
A. Haverkamp
First Reformed Church
Friesland
Michigan
Danimese Anttiers
Natiet
Robert
Miss Veselin
Persier
Madeline Lichen
Patty de Shaw
Collet Klein
Eleanor Vos
Palla
Orleath Vuaur
Dune van Gorkom
Dh Vanile Vourt
Sears
Mie
Valet Mate Talversan
Chamber of Commerce
Angus
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