Cadet Access Wins Pool Opening Vote at City Council
The council approved opening the swimming pool to cadets on Sunday by a 3 to 2 vote with Navy supervision. A petition with over a thousand names supported opening. another urged pool spending. Also named Amelia Rhynsburger to the Public Library Board and awarded Milton Waardhuizen a light plant position plus small raises for city workers.
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Det Vander Movi
Comneil
Amelia Rhynsburger
Membe
Public Library Board
H. Rhynburger
Milton Waardhuizen
Plan rewards to high school music students
A summer program rewards Pella High School Band members with theater and activity discounts after meeting lessons progress and perfect attendance. Three tardies equal one absence. awards cover six weeks starting opening day of school. Special award carries folding citation cord. Last band concert in Garden Square Aug 12 with a Prairie City outing Aug 17 for Old Settlers Day.
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Pella
American Legion
Central College
Joe Anderson
New Holland Theater
Ny Seiven
Garden Square
Prairie City
Old Settlers
De Haan Installed as Pease Pastor in Minnesota
Reverend Reuben S. De Haan, son of the late Rev. John De Haan Sr., was installed as pastor of the Pease Christian Reformed Church in Minnesota. He delivered a hymn liturgy based sermon on Ephesians 6:19 and succeeds Reverend Herman Moes who left February 16 for Gainesville, Florida. Rev De Haan and his wife Mabel Van Donselaar move with their four children Ruth Ray and two others to serve the Pease congregation.
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Pella
Reuben Sr
de Haan
John de Haan
Chr, Reformed Church
Mabel van Donselaar
Reuben S. de
Pease Christian Reformed Church
de Sloan
Pease
Herman Moes
Gainesville
Fla
Geovale
Ruth
Rayaan
Dietician Secured for Dormitory at Central College
Catherine Poppen, known to Pella residents, is the new dormitory and dining hall administrator and dietician at Graham Hall. A Michigan trained guidance and personnel expert with a master’s, she follows years of teaching work and will relocate with her two sons, starting the autumn term while learning the new role.
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Sta
Catherine Poppen
Pella
college _stude
Poppen
Central College
Graham Hall
University of Michigan
Autrust
Son
Storms Spread Wide Crop Damage Across Iowa Belt
Two storms battered the region from July 28 through Monday, damaging crops and striking several counties. North of Monroe and Lynnville heavy hail blackened fields while barns and a corn crib fell to a twister near Sully. Wind and rain tore branches, drenched towns, and cut power as crews restored service in Pella, Otley, and surrounding areas.
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the Chronicle
Pella
Monroe
Iweshiek County
Lynnville
Iowa
Sully
Walton Conover
Tynnville
Otley
Parker Bridge
Galesburg-Reasner
Pella Rea Tine
Tel Phone Company
Scrap Drive Postponed Amid Bad Weather Conditions
The decision to postpone the scrap drive was taken Wednesday due to heavy rain and impassable dirt roads. Preparations were complete for today, but mud threatens to skip farm pickups. a drive is rescheduled for August 19, two weeks from now. Chairman Henry Johnson urges volunteers to confirm help or arrange alternatives.
De Haan Family Installed as New Pastor at Pease Church
Wayne Bond and John moved to Pease from Austville Ta to join Reverend De Haan newly installed pastor with his family. Installation Sunday morning conducted by Reverend De Haan's brother and Reverend Paul Ouwinga. About 750 attended Friday welcome program and church area was filled.
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Bond
Wayne
John
Pease
Austiville
de Haan
Char
Reerend de Haan
John de Haan Jr
Grand Rapids
Mich
Paul Ouwinga
Ogilvie
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Rooms for Rent Aid
The Chamber of Commerce thanks those who offered furnished rooms and urges more to help meet an emergency. A shortage of furnished apartments remains. Those with rooms to rent should call Mrs. D. C. Van Zante, hostess.
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Chamber of Commerce
D. C. van Zante
Pastoral Meeting Closes After Long Session in Princeton
In Princeton Minnesota a church gathering concluded with chairs set in aisles and halls. G H Ledeboer, vice-president of the consistory, presided the evening session, marking a notable conclusion to the event.
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G. H. Ledeboer
Princeton
Minnesota
Union
Mission Fest of CWitnian Reformed Churches at Bella
The Vinal Mission Beat of the CWnitian Reformed Churches at Bella will hold three meetings next week at 10 30 AM 1 30 PM and 7 30 PM in West Mar The afternoon Toland address by Dr Clarence Bouma Calvin Seminary Grand Rapids MI and an evening talk in English with Dr Bouma Miss Johanna Timmer Grand Rapids Mich will preside at the ROB L and speaker C Kuipers of Zuni NM will also appear The Annual Mission Fest aims for large attendance and liberal offerings for Christian unions
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West Mar
Clarence Bouma
Calvin Seminary
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Booma
C. Kuipers
Zuni
New Mexico
Johanna ‘Timmer
Mich
Reformed Bible Institute
Timmer
Christian Unnions
Marion County Fair Set for Aug 11 14 in Knoxville
The Marion County fair runs August 11 to 14 at the Marion County fairgrounds in Knoxville Town. Flagship events include a horse show and a 4-H baby beef auction slated for Saturday August 14. The auction faces delays awaiting rulings from OPA and food distribution agencies. The Trivola carnival provides entertainment as the fair promises a strong turnout despite no expected records.
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Marion County
Knoxville
OPA
Women Sought to Enlist in U S Marine Corps
Women aged 20 to 35 are urged to enlist in the U S Marines. The Marine Procurement Office in Des Moines Iowa will arrange transportation to Des Moines for enlistment and return home travel. Enlistments in the Marine Women's Reserve run for the war plus six months if needed for the Corps, with recruit training at New River Camp North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marines
Marine Procurement Office
Federal
Dex Moines
Towa
Des Moines
Marine Women's Reserve
New River
North Caroina
Not Too Old Whooping Cough Strikes 80 Year Old Man
An 80 year old man from Humboldt contracted whooping cough for the second time, showing the disease can strike regardless of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Rutgers
Humboldt
Towns ration timetable updates for 1944 food stamps and limits
The document lists ration periods and coupon validity for coffee sugar oil and other staples, noting expiration dates and unit values. It details blue and red stamps, home canning allowances, and distribution rules for August and September 1944, including coffee and fats policy changes and eligible households.
Overlap Period for Rationing Is Lengthened
HH PM Van Gorp chair of the Pella War Brief and Rationing Board notes extended validity for blue stamps RS and T from August through September 20. The new ration table lists home canned foods point values for the first time and red stamp meat ratings remain the same, with two extra points per pound for butter due to higher demand. WPA adjusts quotas to supply and demand, coffee rationing ended at midnight July 26 as South American shipping improved. The board will accept new War Ration Book 3 applications and correct/validate records, including household member changes and excess books returned.
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PM. van Gorp
Pella” War Brief and Rationing Board
van Gorp
War Food Administration
State Office
Armed Service
Heavy Storm Destroys Farms North of Lynnville
A severe wind storm with hail struck near Lynnville at 11 30 p m causing extensive damage. Trees barns and buildings were leveled including a big Macy barn and a Stewart farm complex where two calves perished. Vern Stanley was injured as corn fields were wiped out and a Van Emmerick crib and barn damaged. Osage Herald report notes the storm hit north and east of Lynnville.
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Lynnville
Vern Stanley
Nf. F. Macy
Stanley
George Stewart
Carl van Emmerick
Oskaloosa Herald
Junior Legion Auxiliary Planting Hero Tree in Pella
The Junior organization of the American Legion Auxiliary planted a Schwedler Red Maple to honor the first fallen hero, Raymond Chirke Van Broven, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Van of Pella. The ceremony, led by Mrs chairman, placed the tree on the west side of the shelter house at Pool Ps, with the hero’s name to be erected. Dixie Lee Bal ala and Shi Murray Nesbit assisted.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Raymond Chork van Brosen
Henry van
Pella
Deceber Ord Wrding
Washington D.C
Tuit
Pool Ps
Pole Las
Raymond Chirke van Broven
Dixie Lee Balala
Shi Murray Nesbit
Flag Presented to United Service Women by Junior Auxiliary
A beautiful American flag was presented by the Junior organization of the American Auxiliary to the United Service Women of America. Mrs John lent of the U S saved the fate acceptance chairman of the girls presented the flag on behalf of the group. Girls in the picture are Bonita and Letha Vande Voort, Dixie Lee Balstad and Elaine Vander Ploeg. There are 25 girls in the organization and the money was returned by the group to purchase this flag.
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Orgation
United Service Women of America
John Lent
U.S
Faye Accepta
Bonita
Letha Vande Voort
Dixie Lee Balstad
Elaine Vander Ploeg
Grassy Waterways Help Soil After Heavy Rains in Mahaska
Mahaska County farmers face damaged drainage from spring rains. Technician Is Mitchell advises establishing grassed waterways this fall to carry excess water, reduce soil loss, and prevent silt buildup. Recommendations cover timing, preparation, soil treatment, seeding, maintenance, and expected challenges.
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Mahaska County
Mitchell
Mahaska Punty Soil Conservation Distry
Weather Summary for Pell y Falls July Rain Totals
Rain totals reported for Pell y Falls show .69 inches on 29, 1.53 on 31, and 1.0 on Aug 2 and 3, adding to 2.66 inches for the period. July total reached 6.72 inches, above the state normal of 3.50 inches.
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HK. Pals
Record Corn Yields Hit in Iowa Townships
A new world record yield of 70 bushels per acre was reached in Palermo township Grundy county last year. An average yield of 75 bushels per acre was attained by 36 other Iowa townships.
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Palermo Township
Grundy County
Iowa
Des Moines River Tragedy Claims Young Dorothy Steer
Dorothy Steer a sixteen year old Des Moines resident from Harvey and Pella died after a motor boat struck a submerged log on the Des Moines River near Euclid Avenue. Shaw owner of the boat and companions H Hutzel Ver Stee and Warren overminned fell into the water. the body was recovered near noon Monday and funeral services were held Tuesday at Open Bible Church. Surviving family includes her father and six brothers and two sisters.
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Dorothy Vi
Dorothy Huteel
Charles Shaw
Pravers Warren
Shaw
Des Moines Register
Dorothy
Ver Stee
Desi
Swift & Co
Town Packing Company
Hutzel
Iowa
T. van Ekeren
Ted van Veen
Polk
Pella
Open Bible Church
Lee
Oakwood Cemetery
Vera Gezel to Be Soloist at Band Concert
Vera Gezel named soloist for Chamber of Commerce band concert this Saturday evening. Program includes two overtures, intermezzo, popular airs, marches, a medley and a two step. Vivid performance notes highlight Leonard Allen vocal and Donald Wuechter clarinet solo with intricate runs.
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Vera Gezel
Chamber of Commerce
Leonard Allen
Holy City
Donald Wuechter
Donald
the American Legion
Vanderstoot
Brook
King
Leha
Shumaker
Vera Ge
Barnard
American Red Cross
Farm Plans Completed by Fisher Group
Fisher group completed farm conservation plans at their fourth planning meeting held at Lincoln School on Wednesday evening July 28. Individuals signing agreements included John R. Fisher T KE Ira Ward Ted Ward William E Henning J W Donnelly and Roy Downs. Additional signatories expected soon include Laura Burnett L C Storm C C Darnell Adda M Roberts Eva Kinney Genevieve Kinney and John Kinney Estate.
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Fisher Group
Lincoln School
John R. Fisher
T. KE
Ira Ward
Ted Ward
William E. Henning
J. W. Donnelly
Roy Downs
Laura Burnett
L. C. Storm
C. C. Darnell
Adda M. Roberts
Eva
Genevieve Kinney
John Kinney
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R. S. de Haan
Pease, Minn
Western Union Service
Western Union
Rock Inland Depot
Billie Parrott
Albia
Clinton
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Ars
Henry Johnson
Mr. Johnson
C. OF
West Park
Bella
Clarence Bourna
U. S. Marine Corps
Uiromeh Det
Aus
Amy He Amos
Pairmily
U. Service
Dorothy Ver Steeg
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