A Half Million Men Enlisted as Volunteers in Scouting
Dr George J Fisher national scout commissioner declares Boy Scouting is rugged outdoor adventure and boy centered. He notes about half a million men volunteer nationwide to support scouting, with over 99 percent volunteers, and outlines the program emphasizing individual initiative and service through diverse sponsoring groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Fisher
Boy Scouts of America
Dr. Fisher
National Council
United States
Bays of America
International Harvester unveils new KB truck line
International Harvester announced a new line of motor trucks, highlighting the KB series and Western models. The unveiling in Fort Wayne drew dozens of press and company officials as Klein noted 21 basic models with 95 new features and more than 1,000 possible configurations across weight classes from 4,400 to 90,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
United States
Harvester
Henry Klein
Pella Implement Co
Klein
Births and visits at the Home for the Aged
Mrs. Dirk Rietveld of Des Moines and Mrs. Dan Dieleman visited Mrs. Arie De Bruin. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kruseman, Mrs. John Bogaard, and Mrs. A. D. Van Houweling called on Mrs. M. Van Gos. On February 3 two birthdays occurred, M. Van Dyk and Mrs. Willem Den Hartog. Mr. Van Dyk was born in 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk Rietveld
Des Moines
Dan Dieleman
Arie de Bruin
J. C. Kruseman
John Bogaard
A. D. van Houweling
M. van Gos
M. van Dyk
Willem den Hartog
Mr. van Dyk
Freezers on display at Pella Implement Store
Wide interest in freezing as a method of preserving foods draws crowds to the Pella Implement Store. The 11 cubic foot chest type freezer stores about 85 pounds, with a floating lid, smooth top space, vacuum insulated cooling, and quiet unit. Plans include smaller freezers and upright models from International Harvester made in Evansville plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Pella
Hen Klein
Mr. Klein
International Harvester
Local residents welcome visitors and note aging milestones
The text records multiple visits among Den Hartog and related families, noting Mrs. Wm. Den Hartog born 1866 reaching 81, along with several social calls by Buitenwerf, De Hoed, Welle, and Gosselink families. Lines mention Minnie Rillahan returning from Oskaloosa hospital and Dick Hugen improving.
Hal's Service promises guaranteed appliance support event
A promotional notice for HAL'S SERVICE claims effective medical appliance fitting in Iowa. It cites past customers like Robert Hilsenbeck and mentions a demonstration with Mr Hika at Hotel Pell a in Pella on February 17, with viewing hours 10 to 8. Contact details include 1167 Harding Rd Des Moines 14.
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Hal
Halamka
Iowa
Hlamka
Robert Hilsenbeck
Greeley
Lows
Mr. Hika
Hotel Pella
Pella
Harding Rd
Des Moines
Towa
Scouts of the world build universal peace and citizenship
Amory Houghton of Corning, NY, president of the National Council, Boy Scouts of America, declares Scout movement vital to nation and world peace. He notes Scouting active in 51 countries with 4,413,139 participants and emphasizes cooperation across races, languages, creeds and politics as Scouts train for responsible citizenship and global good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Amory Houghton
Corning
New York
National Council, Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Week
Houghton
Scouts Promise Lead United Nations Peace Effort
Tomorrow or in future years the promise of men qualified to lead the peoples of the United Nations in their efforts to maintain universal peace is highlighted. It is to the advantage of every community to give boys an opportunity to become Scouts.
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United Nations
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Firestone Dealer
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Pella, Iowa
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Oskaloosa, Iowa
Duroc
Poland
Farrow
Rollie Pemberton
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Mr. Tice
Wm. Tice
Oskaloosa
Jons
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Wm. den Hartog
Albert Buitenwerf
Sully
H. Welle
Anne de Hoed
Henry den Hartog
John den Hartog
C. den Hartog
J. W. den Hartog
Joe Iden Berg
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W. den Hartog
M. G. Klein
Elmer Klein
Marvin
Peter Lubberden
L. J. Monster
C. N. Weeda
Sam Schmitthenner
Gettys
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Dick Hugen
Warnare
Mart Hoeksema
Carr
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Council of Boys Scouts of America
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Frost-Lok
Pella Implement Store
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