Christmas Greetings Sent Across Town and More Orders
The company reports mailing about 15 000 Christmas greetings and staff trips to Oskaloosa and Des Moines. Ned De Reus recovers well after surgery. Families plan holiday visits to Amboy and Clarence. Employees report hospital stays, caroling, and continued orders including Pella Casements in Omaha and Springfield Illinois. Venezuelan Rolsereens and a Venetian Blind order from Arkansas governor-elect noted. Navy Department in Boston previously supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma Rysdam
Hattie Gael
Louise Bruce
Vera
Oskaloosa
Lucile Paltzer
Des Moine
Isabel Thomas
Vera Gaass
Martha de Joode
Viola Root
Henrietta Vanden Oover
Marie Smith
John Weyerse
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
John
Omaha
Nebraska
Cliff Stuhen
Tiny Wilkins
Tiny
Cliff
Springfield
Minois
B.S. V Halen
Milwaukee
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Erie
Pennsylvania
Huntington
W. Va
Jottesville
Virginia
Miners Hospital
Chester
Caracas
Venezuela
South America
Adkins
Arkansas
Navy Department
Boston
Blinds Contract Expands Across Multiple Counties
This week 68 Pella Venetian Blinds are followed by an additional order for 24 more. Installations reach the County Court House at Tar hora North Carolina and City Hall in Oakland Nebraska. Youker Brothers placed blinds for St. Joseph's Academy in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Hora
North Carolina
Cit Hall
Oakland
Nebraska
Younker Brothers
St. Joseph's Academy
Des Moines
Leighton News Roundup Of Local Events And Parties
Leighton notes celebrate Frances Van Maanen seventh birthday with a four to six gathering. Sunday School officers elected for the new year include Ernest De Cook and Velmiur Er Remp. Aluminum supper and surprise party honor Mrs. Ira J. Hesselink. Parent-Teacher meeting held with group singing led by Mrs. Joe Brummel. Chin party honors Mrs. William Van Steenis with nine teen members. Heap o Livin club hosts Christmas party at Van Maanen home with sleigh ride and gift exchange. January meeting set at Mrs. Harry Den Burger’s home. Mary Lois Van Zonk hosts Beginners class Christmas party for pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances van Maanen
Wilm van Maanen
Helen Turner
Hetty Joyce Steenback
Mary Douglas
Florence van Maanen
Gladys Rexroth
Leighton School
the Reformed Church
Ernest de Cook
Assident
John de Retary
Velmiurer
Homer Remp A. van Zank
Jy de Pronger
Evelyn Dy
Lowell Turner
Ira J. Hesselink
Iessenk
Joe Brummel
Trescelink
Pltal
Harry D
Don de Prengever
The
Reformed Church
William van Steenis
James Rempe
Vanis
William van Maanen
TL. M. Rempe
van Maa
Patenin
B. den Burger
Mary Lois van Zonk
Reformed Sunday School
Afternoon gathering with desserts and attendees named
A post event afternoon gathering featured refreshments after a sift games session. Attendees included Joan Braummel, Jyllis Jeanne Vande Haar, Almilyn De Cook, Phyllis Mae Vande, Darrell De Talomavin, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Braummel
Jyllis Jeanne Vande Haar
Almilyn de Cook
Phyllis Mae Vande “Thur
Charles Beint Darrell de Talomavin Wanbheot Altos
Christmas Festivities Highlight Centennial Circle News
Blanche De Prenger enjoys Christmas events at Lesion Hall last Friday. Mrs. Henry Van Rockel and two children attended with the Estermarkt family. Elizabeth Huyser led a Christmas program and gift exchange at Centennial School. J. Uitermarkt, aged 79, correspondence from Clayton’s cousin noted. Guests included Mochlenbroek family and Mrs. J Barnes Mochlenbroek of Minneapolis. John De Preny family joined Black Oak Center program with Dorothy Van Roekel, a relative of Mrs. De Pronger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche de Prenger
Lesion Hall
Grohada
Henry van Rockel
Hi Vstermarkt
Elizabeth Huyser
Centennial School
Julius Uitermarkt
Clayton
Uitermarkt
Uitermarkt of Musicating
Lacey
Clayton Ustermarkt
John de Preny
Black Oak Center School
Dorothy van Roekel
Dé Pronger
Adolescent Dilemmas: Parents and Teens Seek Balance
The piece argues that parental trust and guidance clash with teens seeking independence. It suggests parents misjudge youths social needs and urges tempering environments with supervised community programs and dances. It cites the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station urging planned recreational activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Central Team To Play Calvin New Year's Night
Central meets Calvin on New Year’s night with Brand Van Fanssen at forward and Van Beek plus Captain Bull at guard. Calvin’s versatile lineup promises floor depth and drive setup. Due to high interest, advance tickets go on sale at Arie Schilder’s meat market. game starts at 7:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin
Bielemaaut
Brand van Fanssen
van Beek
Captain Bull
Knights
Calvin-Central
Arie Schilder
Bedspread Miracle and Potatoes Prayed for in Church
A tale has a woman who prays for a green bedspread and plenty of potatoes, then receives both after prayers at church. She later blesses the sick, earns 75 cents in change, and shares the wonders she believes come from faith and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happe
Pella
Salt Poisoning in Hogs Warned by Iowa State Expert
Iowa State College animal husbandman A. T L. Anderson warns that salt must be fed in constant amounts to avoid salt poisoning in swine. He cites high salt feeds and wet brine as common causes and advises using a dry box or small self feeder in a shed to prevent wetting and overconsumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T L. Anderson
Iowa State College
Anderson
Chinch Bugs May Be Bad in Coming Year
Statewide survey warns chinch bugs could require vast creosote applications in 1941 or only a fraction, depending on winter and spring weather. Officials caution landowners to monitor conditions and prepare control plans accordingly.
Dr Lubbers To California For Conference
Dr I J Lubbers and family plan a California trip by auto for Pasadena. He will attend National Conferences on Christian Higher Education and preside at Pan Presbyterian College Union meetings. Sessions cover college reactions to world conditions and church relations, with leaders from Westminster Missouri and Monmouth Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lubbers
Hob
Don
Pasadena
California
Lubbers
Pan Presbyterian, College Union
Westminster College
Missouri
James H. Grier
Monmouth College
Union and Friends
Council of Church Boards of Education
National Conference of
Association of American Colleges
Huntington Library
California Institute of Technology
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studio
Hollywood
College Notes Christmas Vacations Take Faculty Home
Central college adjourns for Christmas while faculty visit homes across the nation. Professors listed include Miss Dora Kenady S Dak St Lawrence Karl Kettering Lisbon Ia Chicago Il Herbert G Mentink Cedar Grove Wis Mary L Reed New York City W Vander Lugt Mt Lansing NL Grand Rapids Mich Herbert Van Wyk Yowa Clara B Williams Bloomington Ind William C Wing Columbus C Kenmore New York Also notes MarinUS Kregel former Central star and Mission House College Muskies coach, who played for Central 1930 34 and coached a 42 32 loss to Flying Dutch last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Pella
Dora Kenady
St. Lawrence
S. Dak
Karl Kettering
Lisbon
Iowa
Chicago
Herbert G. Mentink
Cedar Grove
Wisconsin
Mary L
W. Vander Lugt
Mt. Lansing
Grand Rapids
Mich
Herbert van Wyk
Yowa
Bloomington
Ind
William C. Wing
Columbus
Kenmore
New York
Marinus Kregel
Mission House College Muskies
Central
Kregel
Gul
D M Columnist Calls Relief Prayer a Racket
Elizabeth Clarkson Zwart in Des Moines Tribune mocks relief prayer aloud in church as a racket and recalls a brackish exchange overheard by a reader about its use. The column mentions Pella and lampoons how prayer is used to obtain aid, with bantering dialogue between two women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Clarkson Zwart
Des Moines Tribune
Pella
Brent
Parents Must Let Grown Child Manage Affairs
After a debate squad meeting Brenda Scott told her father she would be late and not to come. She then left for a public dance in a neighboring town twenty miles away, defying parental plans and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Scott
Chinch Bug Population Faces Potential Outbreak
Iowa State College entomologist Dr. George Decker warns a warm dry spring could trigger a major chinch bug outbreak, while a wet spring may suppress the threat. He estimates 1,500,000 gallons of creosote would be needed to control the bugs if conditions repeat 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Decker
Iowa State College
Decker
Woodbury
Warren
Fremont
Melcher Kinfolk Welcome Long‑absent Niece Home
A homecoming tale unfolds as Mrs. Sam Mitchell hosts her sister Mrs. David R. Thompson from Amsted West Va. It marks the first visit in 52 years with cheerful welcomes and lively chatter, noting the niece’s constant activity and absence from the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mitchell
Melcher
David R. Thompson
Amsted
West Va
Farmers seek reliable livestock delivery by Wynberg Truck Line
Wanted readers are urged to deliver livestock to market on time in top condition via Wynberg Truck Line. Vanguard Seed Oats claims significant yield advantage over other varieties, with Memmelaar of Leighton noting 11% extra bushels per acre and last year saving 2x bushels. Call 3 on 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynberg Truck Line
Memmelaar
Leighton
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