WANT AD RATES AND CLASSIFIED OFFERS LISTED
A collage of classified items includes car models from 1927 Chrysler to 1942 Ford, trucks, tires, monuments, washer service, and various farm properties near Monroe Newton Sully Pella Prairie City and other Iowa towns. It mentions monu ments granite at reduced prices New England Granite Works and listings for used vehicles including 1941 Ford 1942 Ford 1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Granite Works
Bert Vande Kieft
Found Brindle Heifer Calf Reported Near Leighton
A 400 pound brindle heifer calf has been found and reported near Leighton. The finder is listed as Henry A. Van Roekel. Authorities seek identification to return the animal to its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A
van Roekel
Leighton
Trucking ad and farm equipment services in Pella area
Local trucking ads offer livestock hauling and coal delivery from mines with contact points in Portville and Pella. A mower sharpening service promises old-hand care and proper equipment, while Gearts Feed Mill advertises portable grinding services with a Pella phone listing.
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Pella
Iowa
Roorda Family Picnic Notice in Market Pa
The Roorda family picnic is announced to be held in Market, Pennsylvania, on a Friday afternoon in August with details read from an official notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roorda
Otley News Highlights Family Visits and Weather
Otley area residents spent the past week visiting relatives across Iowa. William Vriezlaar traveled to Cheyenne to visit Roy and Mrs. Vriezlaar, while Nellie Van Waardhuizen stayed with her daughter in Pella. Joan Doornebal visited Des Moines relatives, and a Saturday storm caused garden and tree damage though homes remained intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Doornebal
Des Moines
Norman Roby
Otley
RV. Hawk
Spe
Wima
Verna Vande Kieft
Lakeanoki
Iowa
Christian Church Youth Fellowship Conference
Knoxville
Albert Dykstra
Helen
Near Monroe
John Vanden Board
Pfe
John C. Davis
Oskaloosa
Idle
Mahaska
Oxkiloo
Davis
Henry Ryke
Sam Oskato
M Tukker
John .Tuker
John
Georsetry
Henry Intveld
Ae Dyvis
Wartime price controls widen civilian food rations
The War Administration announced reduced per capita weekly civil rations for direct purchases of fats and oils, with indirect allowances for restaurant meats and bakery items. Food prices and the cost of living fell slightly, while home canners face health warnings on chemical preservatives. Storage for potatoes is planned, and a twine supply boost supports harvests. Shoe production and tire quotas see increases and adjustments under wartime controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
US Department of Labor
U.S. Department of
W.G. Campbell
Federal Food and Drug Administration
War Department
WPB Hh
County War Board
WPR
OPA
Office of
Rubber Director
Local dinner guests and visits listed in Newton area
Reasner and Brooke families with Billy and Pete Bowald hosted at the Joh den Ba and M ad child Cornice te aind Abe De Zwarte and children in Newton. Keen transferred to Iowa City to work as a bookkeeper at Cadet Hospital. Visits include Norman Rebus Jan Pella John Vanden Raymond Rebus and Mrs Arnold Verison in Newton, Harry Vanden Bershon midweek, Charles Va Kolk’s visit to Anna De Le and Monroe, Robus family at Abraham Roxaard home, detasseling girls at Martin Hiemstra farm caught in a storm, Clarence Slocum family from Rock Island visited, and Raymond Robus now addressed Raymond EB Robus G1) South Iowa City Iowa.
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Reasner
Brooke
Billy
Newton
Pete Bowald
Cornice
Abe de
Arnold Ver
Harry Vanden Bersh
Charles Va Kolk
Anna de le
Monroe
Norman Rolus
Joan Doornebal
Robus
Abraham Roxaard
Martin Hiemstra
Town and Farm In Wartime Third War Loan Drive
Wartime drive aims for fifteen billion dollars as President Roosevelt proclaims the Third War Loan. He urges greater sacrifice and cooperation, saying funding is crucial until victory is won. Army Photo Service will project Sicily invasion images by similar radio transmission from the South Pacific theater. Signal Corps personnel are in Australia preparing the new service. Supplies of fats and oils appear in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Army
Sicily
South Pacific
War Department
U. S. Army Signal Corps
Australia
Town Crier musings from a Marine recruit on Paris Island
Don L. Davis writes from Paris Island about the second class of college graduates training with the Marine Corps. He lists fellow athletes from Georgia Tech Notre Dame Wisconsin Oregon State and Oklahoma and notes rifle range drill close order and bayonet training. He describes meals training and the goal of becoming a second lieutenant after ten weeks with a wish for prayers for Pella friends including Koffie Klots.
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Frankie Sinkwick
Georgia ‘Tech
Bob Dove
Notre Dam
Pat Harden
University of Wiconsin
Norm Peters
Oregon State
Detroit
Oklahoma
Teeland
Pella race views amid college views clash in city letter
A Central College student writer argues that Detroit fashion and city barriers reflect broader racial tensions. She notes Pella's resistance to hosting people of color and describes local conversations about race, friendship, and inclusion across the town and college. The piece urges open dialogue and brotherly actions to reduce prejudice.
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Central College Santhier
Lee Amet
Thenext
Detroit
Pella
Polla
Central College
Convancit Shir
Howe
Iit
CGBE
Race and prejudice in Willow Row playgrounds and neighbors
A reflective piece argues against racial slurs and fear of Black neighbors. It contrasts crude violence with condemnation of bigotry, sharing a personal anecdote of children, Jerry and Bete, becoming friends after an introduction. It notes Willow Row playground lessons and champions race harmony through inclusive example.
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Willow Row
Exis Rights
Jerry
Bete
Jaye
Pella
Alma Grayee van Oqenen
Record Chickens Raised in Iowa This Year
Iowa reports a record number of chickens raised on farms this year, up 16 percent from last year to around a GOYST thousand head. Leslie M. Carl, director, notes hatchery capacity extended the season through June, with 95 percent of chickens coming from hatcheries, the highest proportion on record.
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Leslie M. Carl
Towa
Suta
Delath
Onion Leaf Pruning Affects Storage and Nutrition
The passage warns against cutting back leaves on onions or other vegetables as it reduces food production. It notes thickened necks from trimmed leaves worsen storage and advises keeping flower heads cut and using parsley in stews and meats. It mentions vitamins A and C and iron as nutrients.
How to Hold False Teeth More Firmly in Place
Fragments describe a denture aid called FASTERTIC or pasting slides to the denture plate to prevent slipping while eating or talking. The ad mentions alkaline paste and terms like denture breath and comfort, urging readers to buy at drug stores.
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Pastertie
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Chronicle Office
Pella Coffee Shop
Beauty Service
Parker Verbex
Vera Sedrel
Chrysler
A. B. van Houweling Auto Co
Spee
White Way Auto CO
J. A. Vander
Harry Worth
Prairie City
Sully
James Engle
Lowangs
Grav
Peoria
Lynnville
New Sharon
Monte
Albert Fisher
Ulrich Motor CO
Torpesho Don
Nd Polk
Henry “de Joode
Lowa
Pontine
Edward Wes
Beauty
Wave Tract
Dewey Wladleweather
Call Chronicle
Jearne
Vakher
Rok
Ills
Iran
SALE
Dubia Vander
Gerrit C. van Zee
Andrew Beatord
B. van Hemert
Kentucky
Glenn McConeghey
Central Park Cafe
Marion van * Green
Fran Pelli
Mids, Mich
Augurite O. Aardema
Dick Leydens
Nick Jansen
Rey de Brin
R. C. Valentine Co Ht Company Bldg
Marsha
Dr. Inch
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Sears
Vander Linden Drug Store
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer
H. H. First Street
J. J. Sybenga
M.D
North Side Square
W. R. van Dyk
Center Ville
M. P. Vos
John J. van Dyke
Kuypers Builders Material Co
Pella Kende
Harriet Kuyper
I. J. Bruinekool
Murphy Feeds
Brom Feed Store
Gorp's Hatchery
Pella, Io
O. K. Tire and Welding Shop
Otley News
Great America
Americas Rewest
Don L. Davis
Recruit Depot
U. Marine Corps
Paris Island
South , Carolina
Algo
Yosh
Marine Corps
Koffie Klots
Firestone Dealer
Ozing A Tire Service
Cort Union Pacific
Epa
Apple Grove
Mitchellville
P. T. Kelderman
P.O
WM. Dieleman
Penning’s Gamble
Dept. Agri
H. J. Raftis
Mgr
Montgomery Ward
Des Moines, Iowa
John Kaldenberg
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