Japan and the War Discussed at Rotary Club
Dr J J Lubbers spoke informally on Japan and the War at the weekly Rotary Club meeting. He recalled visits to Japan and Singapore and offered impressions of Chinese influence, labor, and cooperation seen in Nagasaki as ships loaded coal. He noted Japan’s fairs, industry, and a preference for traditional transport amid cautious modernization.
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Rotary Club
J. J. Lubbers
Japan
China
Lubbers
Nagasaki
Dr. Lubbers
Tokio
Great Britain
United States
Delwin de Haan
Clarence Wilkins
Verne West
W. R. de Young
Des Moines
Charlie Dykstra
Kenneth Bean
Henry Cox
Knoxville USO Campaign Totals Reach Seventy Percent Exceeding Goals
The county and Knoxville area raised 1969 over a 1000 goal for the United Service Organizations drive. Knoxville city collected 791.07 above its 750 target, and rural Knoxville district added 405.54 over 250. Pella Rotary group led a 472.59 one day effort, while Marion county contributed 1669.20. Some communities did not report or fundraise.
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Knoxville
United Service Organizations
Pella
Rotary Club of
Marion County
Carroll Johnson
Knoxville Journal
Eleven Men Are Called for Service Aug 24 1941
The Marion County Local Board on August 14 1941 named men selected for induction. They must report to the Local Board at the Post Office Building Knoxville at 4 45 p m on August 24 1941 for transportation to an induction station of the Unit Amy. Named individuals include John Stevan Rovenga Wilson C Spicer Dale Keith Batten James Victor Evers Hare Brubaker Howard B Sterle Jr William Bate Applegate Fa.
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Marion County Local Board
Post Office
Knoxville
Amy
Howard B. Sterle, Jr
William Bate Applegate
Is a Year of High School Worth $6000
A reader argues that high school pays off. He compares lifetime earnings of a high school graduate to an untrained worker, estimating total earnings from ages 18 to 60 at $88,000 versus $64,000, and calculating the education cost at about $6,000 per four years plus daily value. He concludes it pays to attend high school.
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Someeone
English Course In Pella High To Be Reorganized
When Pella High opens in September the English department will change. English will be taught in all four years with most electives discontinued. Each pupil will use two books, a formal handbook and a literature text, and teaching will be split between Miss Hopley and Mr. Birdsall.
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Birdsall
All Athletes At Pella High To Be Insured
The Iowa High School Athletic Association offers a low cost insurance program for all Pella High athletes. It covers medical care including dental injuries and x rays. The school requires proof of coverage before football participation and application blanks with medical and parental signatures.
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Pella High
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Board of Education
Board Members Urge Broad Tax Base for Schools
A group led by the Association of Board Members calls for a tax system shifting away from reliance on real and personal property. They argue current rates burden property owners and rural districts, noting Iowa's school funding trails other sectors that rely on sales, cigarette, liquor, gas, and oleomargarine taxes.
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Association of Board Members
Tona
Iowa
Many New Teachers to Greet Public School Students
The Board of Education fills vacancies with qualified staff as sessions begin September 1 at Lincoln and city schools. New teachers include Miss Jeanette Stevens at Lincoln, Miss Mareia Tyson at Pella, Miss Joan Mortrude in Webster, Ruth A. Gordon for Kindergarten, William Chesley at Junior High, Miss Ruth Anderson for Homemaking, and Kenneth Rankin as new Lincoln principal.
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Cupid
Board of Education
Annabelle Beebe
Lincoln
Beebe
Storm Lake
Iowa
Jeanette Stevens
New Hartford
Stev
Webster Building
Joan Mortrude
Sioux City
Mortrude
Pella
Grinnell
Colorado University
Women’s Self Government Association
Ruth A. Gordon
Iowa City
Misa Gordon
The
University
Thority
Thomas Jetteson
Council Bluff Town
Milwaukee State Teachers College
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Our State University
Star of the State University
Gordon
William K. Chesley
Cedar Falls
Ruth Anderson
Jewel
Pella High School
Genevra Faber
Thomas Jefferson High School
Council Bluffs
Miss Anderson
Randall High School
Sac City
Town
Bootsma
Kenneth Rankin
Knoxville
Rankin
Eddyville
Spring Hill
Atts High School
Simpson
State Teachers College
Drake
Mahaska County
Lincoln District
Mr. Rankin
Children Ride Bicycles Carelessly in Pella
City residents report many youths riding bicycles at night without lights and on the wrong side of streets. East Third Street near the pool sees the most dangerous behavior as riders zip across and weave around cars. Mayor Frush weighs stricter enforcement to prevent possible injuries.
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Pella
East Third
Frush
Tax Burden Whispers Change in School Support
A speaker argues that counties take 18.79 cents and the state 11.74 cents of every tax dollar, nearly matching school funding in total. Proposes reform to make school support less burdensome and more equal to other taxes.
Secretary Knox Answers Query on Navy Service
Governor Lehman asks if Naval Reserve four year term leads to quick inactive transfer after emergency and if reserves receive same career opportunities pay and benefits as regular Navy. Knox replies all enlistees may be demobilized when emergency ends, reserves get identical training pay uniforms medical care and shore leave, and may transfer to regular Navy if qualified.
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New York
Sec’y Knox
Naval Reserve
Herbert H. Lehman
Navy
Frank Knox
Secretary of the Navy
Buy Good Beef Now By Getting 4 H Club Calf
Iowa State College animal husbandry professor Fred J. Beard advises securing 4-H Club calves as a prime beef source. Beard warns supply will be scarce until late fall or winter and encourages storing beef in cold storage lockers while available.
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Iowa
Man
Fred J. Beard
Animal Husbandry Department
Iowa State College
Birdsall Plans Activities for Speech Classes
Maurice Birdsall, director of plays and dramatics at the local high school, outlines a busy dramatic season. The program includes high school and community plays, with tragedies, comedies, and farces in one act and three acts. The high school will compete in state play contests at Iowa City and Drake, aiming to maintain strong ratings, with tentative dates set for October 10, November 21, December 18, February 13, and April and May contests and performances.
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Maurice Birdsall
Iowa City
Drake
Local Farm Boys Enter Swine at State Fair in Des Moines
Pella farmers will show Duroc and Chester White swine at the National Livestock Show of the Iowa State Fair opening August 22 in Des Moines. About 7,000 prize animals are entered from ~30 states with over $91,000 in cash prizes. Judging runs August 22 23 and main classes August 25 28.
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Pella
Des Moines
Willis N. Vande Voort
Duroc Swine
Loan Ver Plocs
Chester White
United States
Mr. Ruby Invites Musicians to Join the Band
Mr Ruby invites musicians to join a school band offering free instruction for beginners and advanced players. Opportunities include marching in the street, playing at athletic events, and trips. Instrumental skills endure beyond school, with options for solo, small group, or large ensemble participation.
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Mr. Ruby
Navy Pay Dates Mentioned On The Sixth And Twenty
A reader asks about naval pay schedules noting payments occur twice monthly on the sixth and the twentieth. The inquiry reflects common sailor compensation timing and potential scheduling variations by pay grade and assignment.
Christian High School to Open Tuesday September 2
The Pella Christian High School on North Main Street will open its doors Tuesday morning September 2 at nine o'clock for the school year. Exercises will be held with Reverend Dick Hoitenga leading pupils and Gerrit De Boer addressing parents and friends. Afterward, faculty will assist students in selecting courses for the coming year.
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Pella Christian High School
North Main Street
Dick Hoitenga
Gerrit de Boer
Many Graduates of Pella Hi Have Entered College
Pella High School records show a high share of seniors advancing to higher education. Over three years, about 50 to 60 percent entered college, notably higher than the state average around 20 percent. Data: 1938-39, 62 grads, 60 percent. 1939-40, 68 grads, 46 percent. 1940-41, 60 grads, 45 percent. 1941-42, 71 grads, percent going to college.
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Pella High School
Central College
Pella High
Indianapolis man visits Van Zante family a week
Joe Lee of Indianapolis is spending a week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Van Zante. Mr. Lee is Mrs. Van Zante's brother.
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Joe Lee
Indianapolis
Indiana
D. C. van Zante
Mr. Lee
Mrs. van Zante
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Missouri
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Teachers College
Association For Childhood Education
Inia Milliken
William Chestey
Chesley
Sutherland
Sigma Tau Delta
Romance’ Language Club
A. T. Hausrath
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Marcia Tyson
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Pella Hi
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Beauty Shop
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Johnny
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