Legion Hall War Film Show Aims To Aid Scrap Drive
Salvage Chairman Henry F Johnson and committee plan free Legion Hall screenings on Tuesday evening August 24 to urge farmers and townsfolk to support the scrap drive for WWII war supplies. A W Little will speak. films include Battle for Tunisia BISMARCK and Letter from Bataan. The event stresses that scrap collection is every citizen’s duty and hopes to wind up the war and bring soldiers home.
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Henry F. Johnson
Legion Hall
Des Moines
Labor Day
A. W. Little
Town
Tunisia
Bismarck
Bataan
Pete
Johnnie
Hye Ot
America
Johnson
Lite
Congressmans Talk at Wear Rotary Club
Congressman Paul Cunningham spoke at the Wear Rotary Club at the Dutch Inn Thursday noon. His talk was nonpartisan and covered the war effort, how Congress operates, and key issues before Congress last session. He recalled a White House discussion with Adm Feahy and Maj Gen Arnold about allied submarine attack plans and the new ship bombing technique boosting effectiveness.
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Paul Cunningham
Wear Rotary Club
Dutch Inn
Congress
Cunningham
White House
Admiral Feahy
Arnold
Bay of Biscay
Atlantic
United States
Roxie Theatre
New York
Open House At Marshall Canning Plant Draws 700 Visitors
Seven hundred people toured the Manhall Can pine Company plant during an open house last Friday. Attendees found the tomato canning operations in excellent condition with new ad-saver machines aiding preparation. The spotless plant featured white walls and shining metal, and visitors received samples of Jack Sprat tomato juice as a gesture of goodwill. The event reflected strong local interest in the factory and Pella area participation.
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Manhall
Pella
Marshall Canning Company
Men Women of Central Make Good in Service
Wartime record from Central College compiled by J Cunera Van Emmerik shows a group likely to rise quickly through ranks. The list includes men in various roles such as privates and ensigns, tech specialists, shipmen, chaplains, and a total of 38 German prisoners. Women appear among officers and support roles, reflecting diverse service contributions.
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Central
Central College
J Cunera van Emmerik
F Reatson
Thirty Have Enrolled in Kindergarten in Pella Schools
A pre school registration lists eligible kindergarten entrants for the fall at Pella Public Schools. The note lists many names and addresses, notes age requirement, and that the above list may be incomplete. The report describes teachers and session plans, district divisions, and a 50 cent entry fee for supplies.
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Pella
Andrea Marie Boat
Bertie Barbara Ann Bosch
P. Robert Boyert
Henry Sonja Sue Claussen
Lester H. Larry Dean de Cook
Dave A. Carroll
Wayne de Kock
Walter Dorothy Jean Dieleman
Gerald Mary Ella Dingeman
Pete Barbara Joyce Grandia Robt
J. Douglas Lee Heerema Martin
Judith Ann Hu
Max van Rees
Francis Kay van Veen
Ronald Fred Veenstra
Mary Louis Murray Lee Vos
Minnie M. Jackie L
Woodard James I
Beverly Tue Zickel
Guy
Marcia ‘Tyson
Lincoln
Union Street
Commencement Program Tonight at Central College
The summer commencement program at Central College will be held in Douwstra Chapel this evening. Nine graduates will receive diplomas as organ and vocal music enriches the event. Reverend Morris G. Folkert of Otley Reformed Church will give the address. A pleasant evening is anticipated and all are invited to attend.
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Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Morris G. Folkert
Otley Reformed Church
Rev Perron to join chaplains after Pell church service
Rev C F Perron and wife will leave Pell December first to answer a call as chaplain. He will report for training at Harvard University on September 19 and be assigned to army duty after several weeks of intensive training. He has served the Pella Baptist Church for nearly two years, leading steady growth and earning deep community respect.
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C. F. Perron
Pell
Pella Baptist Church
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Perron
Pella
Pella Chamber of Commerce Smokes Fund Reaches 166
The milk bottle collection in Pella stores netted 43.00 for soldiers cigars, added to 123.00, totaling 166.00. The funds will buy 6 to 7 cases of cigarettes for soldiers outside the U S. Packages bear a label Compliments of the Pella Chamber of Commerce. Donations are welcome at Connie Smorenberg, Pella National Bank.
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U. S
Pella
Tobacco Company
Connie Smorenberg
Pella National Bank
Lake Prairie 4-H wins big at Marion County Fair
Lake Prairie Club members swept honors at the Marion County 4-H show led by Dwight Mathes and Don Van Haalen in Shorthorn and Angus classes. Dale Hoksbergen topped a pen of Spotted Poland China hogs, while Alvin Vander Wilt earned champion boat at Mahaska County Expo with Berkshires and strong growth for next year.
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K. C. Decker
Vocational Ag
The
Lake Prairie Club
Marion County
Angus
Market Barrow
Dwight
Mathes
C.T. van Lint
Jon
Don van Haalen
Don
Edward van Zante
Hoksbergen
Dale Hoksbergen
Dale
Mahaska
Alvin Vander Wilt
Gerrit, Vander Wilt
Highton
Mahaska” County
Merkshires
Alvin
Pella
Mahaska County
Dwight Mathes
C. T. van Lint Farm
Knoxville
United Service Women Receive Thanks for Quilts
The Pella Unit of United Service Women received a warm letter of thanks from a Marine lieutenant in the South Pacific for the quilts sent to the troops. The note praises the care and craftsmanship of the blankets and reflects appreciation from the service members overseas.
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United Service Women
Pella
South Pacific
Letter praising Unit 26 from South Pacific Marines
A heartfelt wartime note from a reader in the South Pacific praises the U S Marines and Unit 26. She mentions Lt. Fred Ritze of Mason City and Dr. Marble from Marshalltown, asks for a unit letter, and asks readers to keep Unit 26 in their prayers as she signs off with love to Lt. Dudley L. Weber Jr. at Fleet Post Office San Francisco Calif.
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U. S. Marines
South
Iowa
Dr. Marble
Marshalltown
Fred Ritze
Mason City
Unit 26
Dudley L. Weber, Jr
San Francisco
Calif
Boy Scout Roots of War Ace Edward O Hara
Commander Edward Butch O Hare known as ace of aces in the war earned early fame as a Boy Scout shaping his disciplined leadership and daring aerial missions.
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Edward “Butch” O'Hare
Ration Board Cracks Down on Gas Violators
Federal investigators in Bolla plus two AP officers assessed penalties for fuel coupon violations. Hoksbergen and De Fons received unspecified penalties, others had their rations revoked for months. Violations included loose gasoline coupons, selling coupons, and using fuel beyond tractor use. The Office of Price Administration pledges strict enforcement to support national effort and frontline safety.
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Bederal
Bolla
Rnse
Dale Hoksbergen
John de Fons
Hem
Wilbur
William A. Koopmans
Braashart, Jr
Divi Maines
Viiew Administration
Hetter
Miss Martha Van Berkum To Sing At Band Concert
Miss Martha Van Berkum will sing two numbers at Saturday eve ning band concert in Pella. She has not appeared with the band this season but will perform two popular songs. A community singing event is planned with Mr George Ver Steeg leading. The program includes The Champions Overture Pioneer Melodies selections The Crazyest Dream and Our National Anthem among others.
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Pells
Pella
Martha van Berkum
Lot
Fuaturday
Yode al Prin
Kings
Briegal
Goetz
Soa
Mareh
Fillmor
Gorden
George Ver Steeg
Chr Reformed Mission Fest A Great Success
Despite rain and a crowded site at West Market Park on August 12 the Chr Reformed Mission Fest raised 1450 dollars for missions. Canteen profits will add several hundred dollars to the total goal and likely come in soon.
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Reformed Mission
West Market Park
Thursdn
Picnic at Pool Park For Legion And Auxiliary
A joint picnic is arranged by the Legion and Auxiliary at Swimming Pool Park tomorrow evening. Friday August 20. Families of members are welcome. Coffee and lemonade will be provided while each family brings own table service and food. Dinner at six thirty.
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Men of the Legion
The
Auxiliary
Swimming Pool
Ration holders face tire inspection deadlines this fall
Those with gasoline rations must schedule a second tire inspection before September 30. Those with A and B rations need a third inspection before October 31, and A and C ration holders must arrange a fourth inspection before November 30. War Price and Rationing Board, 63-2 H. P. Van Gorp, Chairman.
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H. P. van Gorp
Navy cadets aid Central college grid plan this fall
Central college athletic director Mr. Tunis Prins plans a curtailed yet strong football schedule with up to six home games this fall. Navy cadets from the Night school on campus, led by Lt Kino Hayskur, may join the squad, with a 48 hour leave limit for any game and emphasis on good play over school or team prestige.
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Tunis Prins
Central College
Pring
Hans
Naval
Central
Cotenant J. S. Duncan
Naval Tur
WTS
Navy
Hayskur
Liberal Arts College
Mission Fest of Ref Church Here August 26
The Annual Mission Fest of the Reformed Churches of the Classis of Pella will be held Thursday, August 26, in West Market Park. A full program for afternoon and evening sessions features four speakers on Japan, China, American Indians, and Christian education. Rev. Barnard M. Luben, acting field secretary, discusses Sino-Japanese issues with slides from Japan.
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Reformed Churches
Classis of
Pella
West Market Park
Chiro
Reformed Church
Japan
China
Barnard “M. Luben
Board of Foreign Missions
Meiji College
Church of Christ
Pan
Luben
Church of Christ In
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John M. Harvey
Liberty
Carl Mitchell
Little Caroline Tchell
Mrs. Harvey
Vander Zyl
East
Washington Street
Central Park Cafe
Connie Muilenberg
Lane
C. of C. Smokes Fund
Lake Prairie Boys
CO. Fair
Reeves
van Haalen
Will Joseph
Legion and Auxiliary
Prins
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