Rotary Club hears Kaiser on manpower policy
Des Moines speaker Lee Kaiser, director of the War Manpower Board, told Rotarians last Thursday about wartime labor shifts in Iowa. He noted women in industry, farm-to-factory moves, and the need to stabilize employment to curb inflation, citing shipbuilding as a critical priority and outlining release rules for workers. The meeting drew 88 attendees with new members K. C. Decker and Jean Kuyp.
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Iowa
Union
War Manpower Board
West Harbors
K. C. Decker
Jean Kuyp
Club notes on fundraising and progress in 1930s period
The text records a club meeting where a music committee noted a completed engineering feat and a cigars gesture for recognition. Henry Cox welcomed a guest, a motion to continue soliciting Boy Scout funds was set to Thursday, and the group was about $855 short of a $700 goal for this year and next.
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Henry Cox
Who's Who among American Universities listing Miss Ver Steer
Miss Marcia Ver Steer daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ver Steer of this city will receive her AB degree from Central College and be listed in Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges in the April HAS 1044 issue The book is compiled with cooperation from over 600 colleges and universities and aims to inspire students to excel in college life and future employment The piece notes Miss Ver Steer is a member of the Alethian Literary Society and held leadership roles in the Women's Athletic Society Dr Merson Oleatt addressed Pell elementary readers at the high school on December 14 outlining expectations between professionals and students and how mentors influence daily work
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Marcia Ver Steer
George Ver Steer
Cental College
TAS
Jtraduatis
Ver Stoo
Central Colbgre
Soviety
Ver Steen
Pella
Merson Oleatt
College Fac
Pell
Oleatt
The Checker Club Spreads Christmas Cheer for Jerry Carpenter
The Checker Club in Pella rallys to aid Jerry Carpenter, moving a fund to support his New York City stay at Columbia University. Members raise a hundred dollars, send a Christmas gift, and receive a heartfelt letter of thanks from Jerry. The spirit lifts the club and its supporters.
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Pella
Ceres
KK Dak
Galsks Oath
Dh AL Grandia
Derry Capen
Mra. B.A. C
Deery
Hin
Kerry
New York City
Columbia University
Checker Club
Jerry
Checker Chin
Ry Carpenter
Lift Restrictions on Binder Twine for Agricultural Use
Farmers may now use binder twine where needed in showing harvesting or shipping agricultural products. Previous limits restricted its use to mechanical self tying binders and the department or college. The college appreciates teachers guiding local public schools and acknowledges its debt to them.
Ration Stamp Update Across Regions and Deadlines
Regional ration details list coupon validity for gasoline food and fuel oil through specified dates. East coast and other areas differ, with Period 1 ending January 3 and Period 2 extending into March in some zones.
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Middle West
South
East
Far West
Pella to Meet Attica in First Game of Tourney
At a Marion County Basketball Tournament meeting in Knoxville last Thursday, nine teams entered with Pella and Attica drawing no byes. The opening games are February 2 at Memorial Hall Knoxville, Pella vs Attica at 7 PM, Bussey vs Pella Christian at 8 10 PM, and Dallas vs Pleasantville at 9 20 PM.
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Knoxville
Pella
Attica
Memorial Hall
Bussey
Pella Christian
Dallas
Pleasantville
Tracy
Knox
Offie
Eigeht
Peltn Christian High School
High School Boys May Tour Camp Dodge
The War Department sponsors a Camp Dodge tour as part of a pres induction program for high school students likely to enter the army. Groups report Sunday noon to Tuesday at Camp Dodge, undergoing revile, calisthenics, interviews, dental exams, clothing issue, and inspections. Only transportation costs to and from Camp Dodge are borne by members. meals and supplies are provided by the Army.
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War Department
Wes of
Tours
Crmy
Gnational Prosiam
Indi Jer
Camp Dodie
Drive for Farm Bureau Members Gains Momentum
Herbert McCoy reports Farm Bureau membership drives progressing well as 85 township leaders attended the December kickoff meeting in Knoxville. Township captains and workers were praised for saving travel and time while addressing questions. Carey Bryson, state organizer, led a thorough session after a weathered turnout.
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Herbert McCoy
Oriean
RAM
Knoxville
Verh
Carey Bryson
Scrap metal drive wraps up in Summit Township
Henry F. P. Johnson reports the Lake Prairie Township camp drive for metal is nearly complete with many locals assisting. The Salvage Committee lists numerous donors including H. LeGrande and Gerrit Van Waardhuizen, with Pella area contributors Arie De Cook F G Poortinga Paul Langstraat and John Van Andel among those named.
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Henry FP. Johnson
Lake Prairie Township
Meantine
Mr. Johnson
Summit Township
Johnson
Parl van Hemert
Otley
Harold Vander Ploey
Ray Slocum
Art Vander Ploer
Con Johnson
Mrs
Monroe
Dno
Ryken
Joe Vanden Berg
Peter Gent
Andrew van Hulzen
Hbers
van Dussel
Mer Williams
Kedjeardorp
Arie de Cook
F. G. Poortinga
Paul Langstraat
John van Andel
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Elbert van Maanen
Irien Val
Favors Galore
Lena
Bill Robinson
Laughfest
Joe H. Anderson
Richard Dix
Preston Foster
Leo Carrillo
Frances Gifford
Texas
William Tracy
Joe Sawyer
Marjorie Woodworth
Doubleday
Ames
Connie van Veen
Charley
Jack Benny
Kay Francis
Comedy Plus
Special—Fighting Engineers Adm
FBI
Janice Kuyper
L. A. Kuyper
Main Street
Janice
Bee Cake
Ted Kuyper
Katzenberg
Gene Meppelink
Lou Ann Butler
Charles de Cook
Neil Thomassen
Shirley V. Kuyper
Philip Cummings
Sally In'tVeld
Shirley Groenendyke
Beth Aneth de Wild
Evelyn Sorensen
Peggy Kuyper
Donald Ver Ploeg
John Lautenbach
Lucila van Ekeren
Ina Roe Dyk
Bonnie Bram
Ken- Paul Buwatda
College
Terry
Op. Penney’s
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Des Moines
Best
Camp Dodge
Farm Bureau
Merry Christmas
Wbstation
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Vander Linden
Summit
Des Moines River
Leib Poort
John de Vrie
Harold van Zee
Matt Olivier
Gerald van Zee
Henry Menninga
Jesa Do Ras
Wm. Zegers
Hert van Zee
C.J. Kuiken
Andrew Kuiper
Otto van Essen
Gysbert Aalbers
D. J. Weyerse
Henry Kool
Wm. van Waardhuizen
Connie Vanden Berg
J. P. Vanden Berg
J. Vander Leest
Julian Garret
Bryan Karr
Gerrit Dykstra
Ed Horman
Ralph Dykstra
M. J. Hiemstra
Charlie Lutz
Dick Vander Werf
Henry van Roekel
Gerrit van Waardhuiben
Frank Huyser
Albert Dykstra
B. E. Blom
Dan Rietveld
P. E. Clements
Chas. Vander Ploeg
John Vanden Baard
Harold Poortinga
F. D. Poortinga
NORTH
Pella Green House
Isaac and
Bert Hoksbergen
Gary
Vogelaar Hardware
Ben
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