Convention of Midwest Sunday Schools Coming to Pella
The Pella Sunday School Convention will be held Tuesday and Wednesday August 27 at Second Christian Reformed Church starting 2:00 p.m. Inspirational meeting Tuesday 7:45 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church with Rev H Bel delivering the address on Christian Totalitarianism. Participants include Dr G Goris Rev B Hi Splink Rev J Van der Ploeg Rev M Monsma Rev I Bel and Mr G Roozeboom. Dinner at 12:30 for delegates and visitors. Mr and Mrs C Neifert plan to move to Moberly Mo.
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Pella
Second Christian Reformed Church
First Christian Reformed Church
TH. Bel
Berwyn
Ill
Reichruch
G. Gori
B. Hi, Splink
J. Vander Ploeg
M. Monsma
I. Bel
G. Roozeboom
Janet de Jong
G. Goris
G. Rozeboom
B. H. Spa
Link
Ralph de Cook
Pam
Rozeboom
Audientne
Janet Vande Kiett
Adderss
J. Vander Ploc
Ella Vander Schaaf
Frances Roose
Nellie Booy
H. Bel
Busines
Pella Butter Enters State Fair Contest in 1941 Iowa Event
Rugaard of Pella has entered a twenty pound tub of butter in the state wide contest to name Iowa’s champion buttermaker at the 1941 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. The prize show offers 700 dollars in cash plus medals and diplomas for top scores in flavor body color salt and packaging.
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Rugaard
Pella
Iowa
Farmers Union Celebrates 16th Birthday Sale
The Farmers Union Co operative Marketing Association marks sixteen years since its 26 August formation in Pella. From Thursday August 21 to Saturday August 30 the union offers a goodwill sale with a coupon gift of free gasoline via an order on the co op oil station. Purchasers of merchandise receive a goodwill dividend to redeem for fuel, valid even for bicycles.
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Farmers Union Co-operative Marketing Association
Pella
Oskaloosa Eagles Win Local Soft Ball Tourney Title
The Oskaloosa Eagles captured first place in an eight game soft ball tournament at Pool Park last week. They beat Pella Liters 10 to 6 on Tuesday and shut out Rolsereen 5 to 0 in Friday’s final for $15 prize money. Sedrels of Pella defeated Newton Mobilgas 4 to 1 in the consolation.
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Oskaloosa Eagles
Pool Park
Eagles
Pella Liters
Newton Mobilgas
Iowa Pipe and Tile
Des Moines
Pella Sedrels
Reasner
Rolsereen
Pella
Sedrels
Rolscreen
Sedrels of
Citizens Protest Location of New Water Tower
North Pella residents attended the City Council meeting to protest the proposed water tower beside Lincoln School grounds, citing property value concerns. The council deferred action while accepting citizen petitions. no objections were filed before the notice period ended. School Board members requested lower rates for water, light, and power in public schools, with the matter also postponed.
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North Pella
Lincoln School
Ray Klootwyk Returns to Lead Pella High Boys
Ray Klootwyk, working in Winthrop Minnesota harvests, left Pella High, prompting concern among players about a tough upcoming schedule. He returned quietly that Sunday night, dismissing any dramatic promises and stating he did it for fun.
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Ray Klootwyk
Pella High Boys
Tom Grundman
Winthrop
Minnesota
Ray
Monk
Van Hemert Picnic Set For August 26 at West Market
The Van Hemert Picnic is planned for Tuesday at West Market. It will be an all day event and attendees are asked to bring their own dinners. In case of rain, the gathering will be held at the Legion Hall with C. B. Van Hemert coordinating.
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van Hemert
West Market
Legion Hall
Athletes to Report for Practice Aug 25 at 2 PM
High school boys interested in football are ordered to report to the high school gymnasium Monday August 25 at 2 p.m. Practice begins Tuesday. The Second Christian Reformed Church leaflet notes Anthony Ver is ill with yellow jaundice. The Mission Fest bulletin reports the offering well over $800 with additional net receipts from the canteen. gross canteen receipts were $855.52.
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Second Christian Reformed Church
Anthony Ver
Navy seeks men for ground aviation training in four stations
Washington announces that the U S Navy will recruit more men for aviation ground work. Four Naval air stations Jacksonville Florida Norfolk Virginia Pensacola Florida and San Diego California host Class A Schools Group IV to train aviation metal smiths machinists mates ordnancemen and radiomen. Recruits must qualify during boot camp and await sea duty assignment.
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Washington
D. C
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Stations
Jacksonville
Florida
Norfolk
Virginia
Pensacola
San Diego
California
P. Weaver
Des Moines
Aviation Metalamith
Red Cross First Aid Classes Boost Practical Skills
Red Cross classes in first aid at Pella Chapter advance quickly with focus on artificial respiration for drowning choking and electrocution and on treating fractures with modern and improvised splints. Sessions run Monday and Tuesday evenings at Webster school supervised by the chapter. books are available in local libraries and schools for teachers. New classes will begin soon. contact instructor Helen Kempkes at Blue 201.
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Red Cross
Pella
American Red Cross
Webster School
Carnegie Viersen
Central College Library
Pella High
Webster
Lincoln
Christian and
Christian High
Helen Kempkes
Bluo 201
Herwyners Picnic at West Market Square
The Herwyners picnic will be held at West Market Square on Tuesday the 26th starting at 1 30 pm with H L Van Dollen and others speaking.
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Herwyners
West Market Square
H. L. van Dollen
Band Plays Hollebrands Piece At Saturday Concert
A band concert last Saturday featured Carroll Hollebrands’s Skunk River Skew with all parts written by him. Soloist Martin Heerema and vocalist William Van Zee performed selections including The Hot Sut Song and They Making Me All Over in the Army. The program ranged from Overture Jupiter's Carnival to The Rose of Tralee and Fox Trot tempos.
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Southland
Martin Heerema
Carroll Hollebrands
Carroll
William van Zee
Prairie City
Ameander Sloot
Fountain of Youth
Overture
King
Perfidia
An Legion
Mildreth
Alexander's Rage
Berlin
Rose of
Rain Ends Dry Spell Hits Across Farmland
A soft Saturday rain lasting into Sunday ended a long drought, delivering 1.75 inches to the area and easing corn and garden losses. Another storm on August 11 brought 1.5 inches but was limited to Pella and nearby zones, with damage varying from light to severe. East of Pella corn fared best due to a timely shower. south of town fields suffer severe drought, with corn being cut for fodder in places. Gardeners resume seeding as harvest nears frost.
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Pella
Otley
Chariton
Iowa
Picnic at Weat Market Park Draws De Jong Family
The De Jong picnic will be held on Tuesday August 26 at Weat Market Park in Pella. Peter Vande Haar serves as President.
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de Jong
Weat
Pella
Peter Vande Haar
Pella Schools Prepare for Open Amid Rentals and Staff Changes
The Pella community readies for September 1 as over 600 children enter a new school year. Enrollment expects about half in high school, rental books total around 4,000, and new faculty among grade positions. Teachers listed by building and subject, with lab fees and supply tickets for Industrial Arts. Janitors report extensive summer work improving facilities, including a refreshed Junior High study hall and upgraded classrooms.
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C. C. Buerkens
Pella
Teaehers
Lincoln Building Trade
Kenneth Rankin
Dena Ver Steex
Fern Crannell
Elizabeth Hydrade
Jeanette Steve
Ruth Gordon
William ‘Ait
Webster
Marion County Girls Headed to State Fair Demonstrations
Marion County 4 H girls depart Sunday for the Town State Fair to compete in demonstrations and health contests. Joy Glover leads health entries after ranking first among 21. Four championship teams perform Friday. Janice Hanna Nora Sherwood present a “Breakfast for Two” demonstration Thursday. Style Show Day scheduled Wednesday with a joint demonstration room revue. Twenty six exhibits by county girls reflect a year of 4 H project work with multiple social events surrounding the fair.
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Marion County
Janice Hanna
Norahwood
Wilson
State House
Joy Glover
Nora Lee Sherwood
Norris
Younker Brothers
Meredith Publishing Company
Des Moines
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University of Colorado
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