Chamber of Commerce Aids Canning Firm Recruitment
The Marshall Canning Company asks Pella's Chamber of Commerce to mobilize women for September canning of whole tomatoes. Over 100 women needed, with wages from 50 cents to 1 dollar 20 per hour plus bonuses. Mrs. Hattie Van Cleave to coordinate. first volunteer meeting held Thursday afternoon at Vander Linden Drug Store.
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Pella
Sels
Marshall Canning Company
Chamber Board
Hattie van Cleave
van der Linden
van Cleave
Self
Vander Linden Drug Store
Canning Company
Rotary Heard Talk On Aid To Service Men
Doyle Mikesell from the Vocational Rehabilitation and Educational Division of the Veteran's Bureau spoke to Rotary at the First Reformed Church last Thursday. He explained the Rehab division’s training programs for returning veterans, including college education with tuition and books paid, and subsistence benefits. He described on the job training with example pay: a veteran earns $60 subsistence plus $100 from a garage, totaling $150 during a two year auto mechanic apprenticeship.
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Rotary Club
First Reformed Church
Doyle Mikesell
Veteran’s Bureau
Mikesell
Christian Grade School Opens Tuesday September 4
The Second Christian Reformed Church hosts the opening of Christian Grade School on September 4 with registration on August 31 at 7 30 PM. An 8 PM Union Prayer service for Christian Education features Rev L Vermeer, Rev Borst, and Rev Vroon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Second Christian Reformed Church
L. Vermeer
L. Borst
Galesburg Band Concert Draws Big Crowd in Pella
A large turnout attended the Pella Chamber of Commerce Band concert in Gal burg on Wednesday August 22. Farm folks, business leaders, and families from Pella and nearby areas enjoyed a cool evening of music. Refreshments from the Christian Church stood drew liberal patronage, and the event netted a substantial sum for the church. James De Penning led the committee with Anne De Penning and Mrs. Francis Heefisbergen assisting. twenty to thirty volunteers helped with food. A next summer date with Galesburg is planned to continue the goodwill concert series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
The
Christian Church
James de Penning
de Penning
James
Jasper Contour Plowing Contest Set For Sept 11
The Jasper County contour plowing and terracing contest will be at Maytag Farm No 6 on Highway 6, 1.5 miles east of Newton, Tuesday September 11 starting at 10:00 am. Farmers from Pella and Otley areas invited to attend as new machines are shown and terrace building tips shared. The event features competition and demonstrations of plowing skills.
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Jasper County
Maytag
Newton
Highway 6
Pella
Otley
Veterans and G I Bill Help Shape Training Outcomes
The article describes veterans increasing wages with garage raises while government aid lifts total to about 200 dollars. A training period ends with a tool allowance up to 50 dollars. Disabled pensionable veterans receive broader benefits and renewed veterans mingling at Central College under G I Bill and rehabilitation programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikesell
Central College
Farmers to Set Em Up to Chicken Dinner Sept 6
The Farmers Night School plans a picnic and chicken dinner at Pool Park on Thursday September 6 at 6 30 pm. A softball game precedes the meal and Clay Barnett of the U S Soil Conservation Service will speak on town country relations and the self saving program. Invitations target one representative per business firm, issued by Chamber Secretary Ralph Ver Meer, aiming for mutual goodwill between farmers and business men.
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Farmers
Pella
Pool Park
Clay Barnett
U. S. Soils Conservation Service
Marion County
Barnett
Chamber
Ralph Ver Meer
Pool Closed During War Years Season at City Pool
The municipal pool closed Saturday after the best war years season with receipts about equal to expenditures. The report lists 1942 108 adult tickets 396.55. 86 children 189.20. 1186 adult window 233.60. 910 children window 91.00. rental items 25.15 total 985.60. 1943 shows 102 adult 388.25. 94 children 213.40. 1409 adult window 1014. 1409 children window 3. rental items 1027.00. 1944 lists 87 adult 805.40. 90 children 290.40. 1012 adult window 762. 1012 children window 0. rental items 53.20 total 1089.60. Additional totals: 945.95 adult tickets 482.80. 108 children 308.50. 1996 adult window 80. 0 children window 78.62. rental items 140.45 total 1854.07. Thanks go to those who supported the pool.
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Edward Schreiner
Rekans
Oba
Central College Conference
Pella Baptist and Second Reformed Church Announce Services
The Pella Baptist Church led by Pastor A. A. Swanson opens fall season with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:45 a.m. worship featuring Rev. R. P. Bronleewe. 7:30 p.m. gospel service with the Bronleewes and nightly 7:45 p.m. sessions next week and the following. Second Reformed Church schedules 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. worship with guest preacher Rev. H. Wm. Pyle D. D.. 7:30 p.m. evening service featuring Jacob Prins D. D. as Evangelism minister.
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Pella Baptist Church
A. A. Swanson
Sundi School
R. P. Bronleewe
Bronleewes
Second Reformed Church
H. Wm. Pyle
Hope and Central Colleges
Jacob Prins
The
Reformed Church
Gospel Hall Events with Minister Pinches
George T. Pinches, minister, announces Thursday August 30 exposition of Peter and Sunday September 2 services. Times include 10:00 a.m. Bible class on The Seed Plot of the Bible, 10:45 a.m. The Lord's Supper, 12:15 p.m. KBIZ 1240 broadcast, 7:30 p.m. Gospel Service with sermon to the Gentiles.
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George T. Pinches
Kbiz Dial
Third Reformed Church Service and Bible School Topics
The Third Reformed Church lists L. J. Borst as minister with Bible School Hour on Joseph's Pace in God's Plan at 10 45 am and worship with The Vision of God at 2200 Holland. Rev Jacob Prins will preach The Service Pattern for Christian Conduct with sermon notes on Modern Idols and Labor's Place in a Christian Nation inviting saved and unsaved civilians and service men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Farm Shop to Be Offered at High School
The Pella High School welcomes S/Sgt. Eugene L. Andrew as the new teaching staff addition. He will arrive after August 29 following an honorable discharge from the army. A Nebraska State Teachers College Peru graduate, he majors in Industrial Arts and minor in Physical Education. He can teach Farm Shop welding machine and lathe work mechanical drawing geography and assist in coaching football and basketball. He holds a Red Cross Life Saving Examiners Certificate and has taught related courses. Andrew joined the army in 1941 and spent 33 months overseas in four years of service. He is married.
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Eugene L. Andrew
Pella
Mr. Andrew
Nebraska State Teachers College
Peru
Nebraska
Red Cross
First Reformed Church Labor Day Sermon Tonight
Pastor A Haverkamp leads Sunday School and a guest evangelist preaches at 7 30 p m on Labor Day. Evening praise focuses on The Sacredness of Labor with Rev Jacob Priv D ministering.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
John God
Jacob
Priv D
Evangelist A
Life Out of Death and Evening Services at Christopulos Church
Wm. Christopulos, pastor, invites all to Sunday activities starting with a 0 a.m. prayer meeting and 5 a.m. Sunday School. Morning worship at 11:00 features the message Life Out of Death. Overcomer's Service at 6:30 led by Clarence Vogelaar. Evangelistic service at 7:30 with music and testimonies. Prayer meeting and praise at 8:00. Ladies Tea at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. Potts home, 1008 M4 Broadway.
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Overcomer
Clarence Vogelaar
Pas
Dore
Mrs. i. Potts
Broadway
Tharp Named Coach at Central for Football and Basketball
C. E. Tharp, proprietor of Central Park Pella and former Central College athlete, is appointed football and basketball coach at Central until Lt. Babe Tysseling returns from Navy service. Tharp led undefeated Richland teams for five years. at Central he earned 11 letters over four seasons and graduates in 1932. Football practice starts Sept. 1 with Sept. 22 opener at Cedar Falls against Town State Teachers College.
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C. Tharp
Central Park Pella
Central College
Central
Richard
Babe) Tysseling
Navy
Tysseling
Tharp
Richland
Iowa
Central Thorp
Town State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Labor Day Closing by Chamber of Commerce Directors
At a meeting of officers and directors the Chamber of Commerce recommended closing business houses on Labor Day Monday September 3rd. The policy, longstanding, followed by discussion, kept Thursday afternoon closings through June to August, with stores reopening Thursday afternoons starting September 6th. Some businesses will keep year round Thursday closings.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Faculty Addition Aids Farm Youths In Metals Courses
Hopes to find furnished quarters in Pella. His addition to the faculty will be especially welcomed by those farm boys interested in metals courses and farm shop.
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Pella
Singing Evangelists The Washington Trio Invited to Pella
The Washington Trio renowned radio favorites are praised as gifted musicians and singers. Mrs Washington is a covert pianist. They have led many Holy Ghost Revival meetings across the Midwest and are booked for two weeks in Pella with services nightly at eight except Saturdays. Rev. Wm Christopulos, Pastor.
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Washington
Midwest
Pella
Merry Go Round Boom Sparks Rural Deputy Plan
In Pella the Merry Go Round tale ends with local officials deputizing citizens to handle the nightly parade driving. Despite years of minor actions the plan yields no incidents as deputies and mayor observe quiet streets and warn troublemakers that the patience has ended.
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Pella
Central Park
Pari
Frush
Band to Play a Request Program on Sept 8
The summer concert series winds down with a Sept 1 show featuring vocal soloist Martin Heerema. Director Kuyper invites cards or calls requesting favorites for the Sept 8 program, which will include marches, waltzes, a fox trot, and instrumental solos.
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Martin Heerema
Kuyper
Mr. Kuyper
von Boskerek
Iowa
Loesy
Tobias
Sam
Selection
Kalman
Dubin
Alford
Henderson
Martin Heeroma
Barnhouse
Lombardo
Boston Commandery
Carter
Pella Band Heads to Sully For Upcoming Wednesday Night
The Chamber of Commerce invites Pella residents and businessmen to join the band on a goodwill trip to Sully Wednesday evening September bth. The group will perform in the downtown public park, with expectations of a large turnout despite variable early fall weather.
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Sully
Soils Conservation Tour Planned North of Des Moines River
Gospel outreach by Rev. and Mrs. R. P. Bronleewe in Pella heralds a September 13 soils conservation tour north of the Des Moines River. District officials Ralph Grundman and Clay Barnett promote the event, inviting farmers, landlords, and business people to join. The program includes farm visits across five conservation groups, with media members aboard to publicize progress of soil saving practices in Marion County and the Pella area.
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Des Moines
Ralph S. Grundman
District Commission
Clay Barnett
The
Conservation Service
Pella
Chronicle
Kirk Fox
Jim Russell
Cunningham
Desiter
Fred Beckman
Knoxville Journal
George Ver Steeg
Mr. Grundman
Glen Newton
Paul Harp
Dick Boot
Anton Blom
Dick Kuiper
Tysseling
Gerrit Eysink
Soils District Office
Marion County
Fox
Russell
Iowa
Timely Warning From School Board On Student Safety
The Board of Education asks parents to cooperate on two matters. First is walk painting with the removal bill charged to the class after 48 hours. Second warns against freshman initiation involving nighttime country trips, urging avoidance of unauthorized car use and encouraging the official school initiation for all students.
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Board of Education
Legion Eyes Larger Memorial Blog Amid Post Meeting
Van Veen Van Hemert Post of the American Legion reported a July August membership surge reaching 182 new members past the 131 quota with Bert Holz facilitating renewals at Memorial Hall. Trustees discussed enlarging the post building with plans blueprinted, but no action beyond forming a two member committee to study the project for the September meeting. Paratrooper Ernest Klootwyk visited, recounting his Rhine airborne jump and life in Germany after serving with the 17th Paratroop Division.
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Legion Post
Legion
Ten Kuyk
John Hackett
Ernest Klootwyk
Ernie
Germany
Boman Furlough
17Th
Rhine
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Vet’s Bureau
Christian Grade School
Space
H. L. Verhulst
Galesburg
Jasper Contour
Eugene Andrew
Army
Andrew
Open Bible Church
Wm. Christopulos
C. E. Tharp
Central Athletic Teams
Rhode Island
Baptist Church
Pella Wriday
Bronleewe
Minnesota
S. Bronleewe
Rev
Swanson
R. P. Bronk
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