National Drive For Clothing to Start January 3
The War Relief Control Board calls on all overseas war relief agencies to back the Victory Clothing Collection for UNRRA. Joseph K B Davies chairs the board with Kaiser as national chairman. Taft and Warren are other members. Indicated aim is a united nation wide clothing appeal as urged by President Truman. About 2,797 communities have begun local drives under 3,514 appointed chairmen.
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New York
President's War Relief Control Board
America
Victory
UNRRA
Henry J. Kaiser
Vitory
Joseph KB. Davies
War Relief Control Board
Oth R
Charles 2. Taft
Charles Warren
United Endeavor
Watch for influenza signs and home care urged
A health department advisory notes flu-like symptoms such as chills, coughing, and upset stomach rising across the state. It urges home rest for at least three days and continuing care until noninfectious, with infected individuals staying out of circulation and avoiding hospitals. Schools should inspect daily and send home children with colds, though parents are advised to keep them home initially.
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Iowa Health Department
Christmas Seals Fight Tuberculosis War Threat
The piece notes tuberculosis remains a grave national threat with 54 000 deaths and 124 900 new cases in 1944 and urges buying Christmas Seals via the Main County Tuberculosis Association. It links war to disease spread and calls for public support while reporting USDA that bees produced 226 million pounds of honey in 1945.
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United States
USDA
P H S Student Council Holds December Meeting
The P H S student council met at noon December 5 in the home economics room. Topics included arranging noon hour recreation for rural students, returning awards from football teams, and informing the state. Plans covered assembly ticket control, social committee duties, minus citizenship slips, and a possible all high school party. Ann Vande Voort received a new gavel from the shop department.
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Dixie Balstad
Ann Vande Voort
A little gem of knowledge is worth a pound of gold
Editorial by Cleo Joy Kuyper argues learning yields wealth, comparing study to a job that builds knowledge and ideas. It urges effort, time, and a positive attitude toward books, warning that those who study little earn only daily pay and miss commissions for advancement.
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Cleo Joy Kuyper
H2B Discusses Xmas Suggestions
The H2B Club held its regular monthly meeting on December 6 with members meeting at noon, dining in the study hall, then moving to the sewing room for the business session. Colleen Renaud directed, Bever ly Thomassen and Bonnie Vande Voort presented Christmas decor ideas, and Jean Leu led Christmas carols to close.
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H2b Club
Colleen Renaud
Beverly Thomassen
Bonnie Vande Voort
Tomas
Ruth van Wyk
Jean Leu
Time Out Reel 1 at PHS gym teaches junior players
The piece follows a night practice where Coach critiques players as younger students Ives and Pastels interrupt drills. Special junior high and grades four to six are assigned their own basketball sessions to fuel future glory for PHS. The shower scene highlights locker room routines and Ray Rouw’s lingering after a game.
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Cris
Gizzle
Ives
PHS
Ray Rouw
Ray
Bonzo de Bonzo
Miss Horn Weds Ensign Richardson in Tipton
Miss Horn married Ensign George Richardson of California in her Tipton hometown last Friday at 4 30 PM. During her three weeks absence from school Mr Lepeltak served as substitute.
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Pella High
Through the Classroom Keyhole
A committee selected by Miss Sellers replaced the usual class disco with a series of panel discussions. Each chapter of the unit had a designated panel of about five participants chaired by an organizer. After each speaker, general discussion followed, then a test once the unit concluded.
Classroom chatter hints at December school event plans
A teacher notes possible all high school skating party or hayrack ride with plans brewing and a Christmas musical program hoped for December 1. Girls are described as hopeful about future formats and positive dreams.
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Bird
Better Prices Expected for Sheep and Lambs
Town State College farm economists say prices for sheep and lambs will rise in the first half of next year. The lamb subsidy increased 50 cents on December 1 and will rise 60 cents on February 1, with an extra 65 cents per hundred for lambs over 90 pounds. Producers should avoid heavy runs after subsidy changes to prevent price drops, and summer declines are expected to be milder than normal.
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Town State College Farm
Cards Have Just Come Out and Be Framed
Players celebrate postgame card releases with fans buzzing about souvenirs. The message hints at a goodbyes and a farewell for Pete as the author signs off.
Jean Leu Walks On Air After Thanksgiving Vacation
Report mentions Jean Leu seeming buoyant after a Thanksgiving break. Dave Stanley is noted returning with hands behind his back and a haunted expression, while Johnny Hess is referenced ambiguously in the text.
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Jean Leu
Dave Stanley
Johnny
Hess
Your Part In a Big Job Your Part In a Big Job
Forty years mark the Christmas Seals story begun in 1904 by Danish clerk Einar Holbock. The idea spread to the United States and funded the fight against tuberculosis, once the leading killer illness in the nation.
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Einar Holbock
United States
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Co-Op Lumber
Farmers Union
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Agriculture Department
Bernace Jaarsma
Miss Horn
Pete
Insurance
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
Osteopathic
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Kramer
Nellie D
West Flist
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John Lasschuit
Skelly
Verrips Skelly
the New
Holland
Pella, Iowa
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Ben J. Vos
Marsha
Margaret O'Brien
June Allyson
Jimmy Duran Hunt
Hugh Herbert
Harry Davenport
Phantoms, Inc
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Irene Dunne
Alexander Knox
Charles Coburn
Jeff Donnell
Assam
A. B. van Zante
Otley
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Klyn Bros
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Thieman
Janeaville
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J. T. van Zante
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Elbert van Maanen
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