Messiah in Chapel Promised by Pella Series
The second Pella Artist Lecture will feature The Messiah in the college chapel next Monday at 8 00. Dr Noel J Logan directs a 125 voice choir and 21 instrument orchestra with soloists from Des Moines Grinnell and Chicago including tenor Robert Kesslar and soprano Mrs Edward LeCocq. The concert showcases a large talent pool and substantial expense reflecting campus interest and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
George Samson
Messiah
Noel J. Logan
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Grinnell
Henry Cox
Carl’ Woodford
William Read
Donald Wachter
Tunis Prins
Jean” Dimmitt
Laossan
Plaers
David Peck
Marlys Read
Darlena Magnuson
Des Moin
Lois Woodford
Leonora van Dellen
Eileen Bowie
Orleath Vorelaar
Georgia Reitz
Bruce Adamson
Robert Chambers
Ivan Kennedy
Mark Vander Plaey
Robert Evers
Robert Brittell
Kooiker
Robert Kesslar
Chicago
Kesslar
Northerner
Apollo Club
Swedish Choral Society of Chicago
Jane Mauch
Drake University
Edward LeCocq
What Have You Done With Your Christmas Seals
Urges readers to buy and use Christmas Seals for tuberculosis prevention during wartime. Encourages timely payment or reconsideration if seals were returned, noting Seals remain available at the association’s headquarters and emphasizing the campaign’s urgency and broader health goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
AML
Act
Tuberculosis’ Association
Complete Drive For Membership In Jr. Red Cross
The Jr Red Cross in Pella Chapter reports full enrollment for 1944. Miss Dena Ver Steeg sent a December 6 statement to headquarters declaring 955 members across 24 elementary schools and 2 high schools, with dues totaling 128.37 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Red Cross
Pella
Notice to Farmers on Tractor and Machinery Applications
A notice informs farmers that the closing date for applications for tractors manure spreaders and planting machinery is January 1 1944. Machinery will be issued shortly after the date and farmers are urged to apply at the AAA Office in Knoxville before January 1 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Knoxville
Oratorio Evening: Free Admission, Reserved Seats for Season Tickets
Monday evening offers a rare chance to hear the oratorio with no admission charge. Season Artist Series ticket holders have reserved seats and should bring tickets. remaining seats go to first come. Available spaces in the chapel after ticketed attendees are seated. Call 389 for reserved seats.
Sixteen Men Called Dec 4th Into Service
Sixteen men were called by the Marion County Draft Board to report for examination at Camp Town on Saturday December 4. Among the names from Pella are Donald Irving Toom and Kenneth Frederking with others listed from Knoxville Melcher Teter Swan Kilander Pleasantville and Pleasantvite areas. Transferred from other boards are Glenn Coggeshell Dallas Smith Clarence Ted Johnson Dale Oliver Raymond Lee and George Slocum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Marion County
Camp Town
Knoxville
Harold Dinmick
Donald Irving Toom
Woodrow Shivers
Jay James Clark
Kenneth Frederking
Knoxv
Carl Hardin
Pleasantvite
Arthur Slack
Melcher Teter
Swan
Kilander
Glenn Coggeshell
Dallas Smith
Clarence Ted Johnson Dale Oliver Raymond Lee
George Slocum
Central College to open season vs Cornell Navy team
Central College plans its first basketball game this season against Cornell College Navy on Saturday at near gymnasium. The lineup is expected to include Boreman Conter Van Der Schaf forward and Navy players Rigany Bashe Howse. Coach Paris W Prins has trained the squad hard and foresees a tough opener with a strong challenge from the visiting Navy men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Cornell College
Navy
Giymnasium
Cornell
Pon
Dubey
Arting
Central
Boreman
Conter
Vane der Sehaxf
Rigany
Jor University
Bas
YMCA
Hall
Howse
Hish
Grame
Tut
Paris W. Prins
Kiwanis Club Charter Night Set For December 16
Southern Town Kiwanis Club prepares for charter night sponsored by Oskaloosa Kiwanis. Charter of 68 members to be celebrated with Paul Jones Des Moines Kiwanis leader speaking on Trustees Without Bond. Dwane Dowell to present charter. delegates from Newton OsKaloosa Grinnell Ottumwa Ames Town City Dubuque Des Moines to attend. Local officers Noel J Logan president Herbert Mentink vice president Bert Bout treasurer Jack Bootsma secretary. Pella members expected to attend full turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Kiwanis Club
Oskaloosa Kiwanis Club
Paul Jones
Kiwanis of
Des Moines
Dwane Dowell
Algona
Newton
Oskaloosa
Grinnell
Ottumwa
Ames
Town’ City
Dubuque
Noel J. Logan
Herbert Mentink
Bert Bout
Jack Bootsma
Pella
Old Neighbors Helped Farmer Who Hurt Hand
Gerrit Waardhuizen of near Monroeville severely injured a hand while harvesting a wind mill crop. Neighbors from his old Cordova area volunteer picked and cribbed about fifteen acres of corn. Clarence Bricker Wayne Sharp Dick Brouwer Otto Wynatekers Edward Van Gent Jack Johnson Dick De Young Frank Poortinga Ralph Poortinga assisted with lunch and dinner for the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Waardhuizen
Nea Monroe
Waardhuizens
Cordova
Clarence Bricker
Wayne Sharp
Dick Brouwer
Otto Wynatekers
Edward van Gent
Jack Johnson
Dick de Young
Frank
Ralph Poortinga
Neilie Brouwer
Waradhuizen
Change in Gasoline Coupons Across the United States
The OPA reminds motorists that old B and C gas coupons remain worth two gallons in the east and midwest and three gallons in the far west. From December 1 new B and C coupons issued after ration expiration will be valid for five gallons nationwide. No extra gasoline will be received since ration books will have fewer coupons to balance the higher value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
East
Mid-West
Far West
Passing of Mrs LeoNora Scholte Silent Pella memorial
Mourners in Pella learned of the death of Mrs. LeoNora Scholte at 2:00 PM Tuesday at the Scholte home. She was born in Pella on June 27 and married Henry Scholte in October at age 18. Survivors include children Bess, J Paul, and Robert Scholte, and descendants. Mineral services set for December 9 at the Scholte home with Rev Vanden Berg and Dr Lubbers. public viewing in the library from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Thursday. interment in Oakwood family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
LeoNora Sehelty
Scholte
Dos Wean
LeoNora Scholtes
Helle Rose Keahles
Girthood
Covered Warren
Kansas
Henry BP. Seholte
Hendrik Pieter Seholte
Petle
Seholte
State Historical Society of
Towa
Bess
Bess, Mrs. Gross of Bella, J. Paul Scholte of Pella and Robert P. Scholte
Gr. Rapids
Michigan
Nehdren
Leonora Detlen
Peter George Ga
Paul Sehotte
Bess Mayne van Delle
Mrs Sehotte
Riy Stairs
Ath's
Schalte
Pam
Roo. Vanden Berg
Dr. Lubbers
Towns ration timetable for December 1 1943 changes
A wartime notice outlines ration periods and coupon validity including Class A B C rations through 2044 1914 dates and new 4 year coupons for fuel oil stamps and processed foods green stamps. It advises on procedures for conversion and eligibility and requests late applicants to visit the local ration board with War Ration Book 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cammere
Weather totals for Polla and Dee with November rainfall
November total precipitation in Polla was .96 inches and rainfall in Dee 6 was .75 inches. The figures reflect localized precipitation totals for the two locations during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polla
Dee
Seed House Fire Destroys Krizer Farm Structure
A large seedhouse on N I Krizer farm eleven miles southeast of Pella on Highway 18 was destroyed with contents totaling twenty thousand bushels of hybrid seed. Fire discovered at 7:30 PM, Oskaloosa department fought to save other buildings but failed. An overheated furnace is believed to have caused the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. I. Krizer
Pella
Os- Kaloosaey Department
Plan Hymn Sing For Yale Season
The First Christian Reformed Church plans a Sunday evening Christmas Hymn Sing at 9 o'clock on December 1, the Sunday before Christmas. F Kempkes directs the church Choral Society and prepares special numbers. The choir also rehearses the cantata Angelic Tidings by Heyser for Christus night. All welcome to attend these events to celebrate Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
F. Kempkes
Choral Society of the
Choral Society
Heyser
Thanks for kind deeds during hospital stay and convalescence
Mrs. Morris Ver Meer expresses sincere thanks to relatives and friends for flowers cards and support during hospital stay and convalescence. The note thanks many for kindness and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Ver Meer
Thanking Mercy Hospital kindness in Nunnikhoven note
Mrs Joe A Nunnikhoven expresses deep appreciation for acts of kindness during hospital stay. She thanks relatives and friends for flowers letters cards and visits, stating those kind acts will never be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Joe A, Nunnikhoven
Nutrition class to meet Thursday evening at college
The Red Cross nutrition class will meet Thursday evening Dec. 9 at 7 00 p m in the biology lecture room on campus Movies will be shown and each member may bring a guest if she cares to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bible Conference At First Christian Reformed Church
The Youth Bible Conference of the Christian Reformed community of Pella and vicinity is held today at the First Christian Reformed Church. Rev. D. Walters, president of the Reformed Bible Institute, Grand Rapids, will speak at 7 45. A question box will feature the evening session. This is the Third Annual Bible Conference organized by the Young Peoples Leagues. Parents and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
DT. Walters
The
Reformed Bible Institute
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Walters
People’s Leagues
Christian Reformed Churches
Studied Poultry and Pig Production at Night School
Farmers attended the farmers Night School on Monday for a discussion on poultry production. The meeting reviewed outlooks, profits, ration and feeding issues, and effective production methods. Next week will cover swine production with County Extension director Me. I. Story leading the discussion and an outside speaker expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armers
Roer
Arisinist
Lawrence 2D
Anorher
Endia
Radomackey
K. C. Decker
Calcutta
Semacher
Lidia
United States
Mahaska Co
Hymn Sing Sponsored by C. E. Society
The young people of the C. of the Third Reform under Rev. Lawrence J. Buiter sponsor a Sunday evening hymn sing. They will introduce a new hymn book and play two groups of Christmas numbers on the vibra harp by Miss Elizabeth Aulbe Old. The hymn line runs from 9:00 to 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. Buiter
Elizabeth Aulbe Old
Sale Dates and Listings Near Pella Area
A report lists sale dates and locations for residents including Dec 9 Dick Hogaard near Pella and Dec 10 W J Telfer north of Indianola. Other names include Albert-Veldhuizen in Pella, Oakdey Hagens south of News Vee, Gerrit Terpstra near Pella, Otto Wynsteker near Fifield, Henry Van Rees near Prairie City, Henry De Bruin near Vella, and De Prenger Co near Leighton with multiple dates in December through February. The TUU will meet next Tuesday Dec 14 at 2 30 pm at Mrs Ed Halverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hogaard
Pella
W. J. Telfer
Indianola
Albert — Veldhuizen
Phy
News Vee
Oakdey Hagens
Otley
Will Jansen
Maxwell Carnahan
Pola
Dee
Gerrit Terpstra
Otto Wynsteker
Fifield
Henry van Rees
Prairie City
Henry de Bruin
Vella
W. Bruner
Tony van Engelburg
Albert de Joode
de Prenger & Co
Leighton
John de’ Prenger
Henry de Jong
Oliver
Glenn McConeghey
A. B. van Zante
Plan Recreation Center For Pella's Young People
A movement in Pella proposes a recreation center for youth. Fourteen organizations were asked to help, with a first meeting at Second Reformed Church led by General Chairman J F Vander Linden. Five committees were formed on location and equipment, finance, evaluating other centers, food and entertainment, and supervision. A follow up meeting will assess progress and invite representatives. The Federated Club pledged $100 toward support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Second Reformed Church
J. F. Vander Linden
J. Gilbert Boot
Poppen
James V. Nhelma
P. J. Kuyper
Fred Lautenbach
Bill Lankelma
Elmre Brunsting
Tunis Kempkes
Gary Vorelaar
A. ‘Tysseling
Joyce Prins
Rev. Vanden Berg
M Olcott
Miss Vange Lubbers
Buerkens
Peter van Gorp
John W. Vander Linden
Hoh Poppen
Kenny Vander Linden
Dave de Cook
J. Herbert Mentink
Dick van Zante
Godthwi
Ladies Federated Club
Corn and Poultry Show Runs This Friday and Saturday
Farm folks are reminded of the Corn Small Grain and Poultry Show to be held Friday and Saturday at the White Way Auto Co Building on Main Street. Premiums are offered by the Chamber of Commerce the Poultry Association and local merchants with entries taken Friday morning. The Breeder Class draws strong interest as most exhibitors plan to show birds and prizes are notably high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Auto Co
Main Street
Chronicle
Chamber of Com
Poultry Association
Pella
Gyeaf
Chambe the Poultry Association
First Number of Lecture Series Opens in Pella
The Pella Artist-Lecture series opened Thursday with about 350 attendees. Mrs. Mark Clark spoke on the trials of men overseas and Americans at home awaiting the boys' homecoming, urging a spiritual democracy, unity, and moral courage to endure postwar challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Mark Clark
Baby Ruth Quiz at Douwstra Chapel Next Wednesday
The Curtiss Candy Company presents the Baby Ruth Quiz at Douwstra Chapel on December 15 at 8 p.m. Wits, opera star Love, and bass soloist Curtiss Candy Company sponsor the program with audience cash prizes, a community song, and a final uncensored Corregidor radio message. Members of the armed forces may send messages to families for broadcast later. Attendees receive a Baby Ruth bar after the show as a morale contribution to servicemen and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
K Love
Curtiss Candy Company
Mr. Love
Opera Star
Corregidor
War Department
WGN
Chicago
Pearl Harbor
Middle West
Local Firm Opens Overall Factory in Republic Missouri
The Pella Overall Co. installed a new factory line in Republic to produce boys overalls. Production will soon start with Wormhoudt & Kempkes named as local distributors. The firm found ample Ozarks labor not drawn to defense plants, easing the long boys overalls shortage in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Overall Co
Republic
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Overall Co
Ozarks
Mrs Clark voices call for unity and service in wartime
Mrs Clark urged a peaceful wartime tempo and cooperation to meet postwar problems. She asked prayers for genuine love of neighbors and a spiritualized nation. The audience recalled her sermon as impressive and memorable, tied to General Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mark Love
New York Philharmonic Society
Morman
Seattle
Washington
Curtis Candy Company
U. S
Jr. Red Cross
LeoNora Scholte
Pals’ Weather Report
Krizer Farm
Yale
C. E
TU. U
Halverson
Women’s Club
Mrs
Hitler
America
Europe
Douwstra Chapel
Republic, Mo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!