Pella Briefs and Local Notices from January and February 1946
Jails and juries listed as JdOCALS notes Grand Jury for 1946. February district court opens Feb 19 with Judge Vincent. Pella residents named for petit jury. obligations from Des Moines tax office visit announced March 4–15. Local hospital admissions include a baby boy for Mr. and Mrs. Brace. Corena Synhorst earns BA and journalism cert from Iowa University. Several service members noted for overseas service and homecomings. bridge protest planned. promotions in the military and academia mentioned. local residents returning from duty and moves to Holland and Detroit documented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis Kempkes
Vincent
District Court
Pella
Ralph de Cook
Dick W. Gorrelink
Dan Kloorterman
Ed Muilenberg
Pearl van Gorp
Henry B. Ver Meer
Collector of
Internal Revenue
Des Moines
Knoxville
James Brace
Mahaska Hospital
Orkaloona
Corena June Synhorst
Iowa University
Corena
Pella’ High School
John Synhorst
Route 1
Peter Bandstra
Mere Hospital
Oskaloosa
John Vos
Bill Koopman
Pacific
Korea
Rousseau Bridge
Otley
Auditorebruary
Ane M Houweling
Wedaine A. van Houwe
Garet
Eleanor
Springs
Colorado
Dave Welle
Eva Welle
Ben Wos
Bethel
Olivet
Charles de Wild
James Vander Waal
John
Sidney
Arthur Klein
William van Sittert
Muskegon
Michin
S Church
Monda
Dump Wormhoudt
Newton Scond
Faye Wilkinson
Cedar Rarpids
Glen John
John G. Vander Werf
Mercy EH
Antonie M. Blom
Mercy
Tue Ty
Henry Klei
Loyd Petzel
Mahaska
Peter van Engelhoven
Alvin Evers
Evers
Lutheran
Roozeboom
Fulton
Charley van Zante
Bertha van Pisum
Cole
Iowa
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Elmer Liter
Dennis John
John Liter
Willis Dieleman
H. C. Wormhoudt
Davenport
Frances van Ness
Monroe
J.T. van Zante
Sully
Donald Meyer
Meyer
Jacob Brom
Jan
Mr. Brom
Maggie Brom
Jacob
Community Notes Highlight Vander Ploeg Family News
The page lists multiple local families and residents connected to Pella and nearby towns. It notes Carl Vander Ploeg visiting with Iowa University students, Loren Vander Zyl on furlough from the Th General Hospital in France, and numerous family visits, illnesses, hospital stays, and social events. Also mentioned are civic activities, church leaflets, and a wedding in Newton. Bernace Vander Linden’s aviation work is spotlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Vander Ploeg
Iowa University
Diller Vander Plo
Wayne Pos
Hampton
Iowa
Alma Pos
J. W. Vander Linden
Wayne
Des Moine
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
Jefferson
Nick Vander Ploeg
Ed Kallemyn
Des Moines
Paul Vander
Loren Vander Zyl Loren
Berne
Switzerland
Loren
General Hospital
Rhiems
France
Fannie Waldeck
Pa Vola Springs
Colorado
Mav Sterrenberge
Raymond Vander Zyl
Leonard Allen
June
Jack Bootsma
J Kuyper
Shrine Auditorium
Omar Ray
Central
Knoxville
Army of Occupation
Japan
Omar
Asahi Village
G. L's
Bob Menning
Cedar Rapids
George Lankelma
Chr
Peter Bandstra
Oskaloosa
J. Vink
Mercy
John Gosselink Jr
Nick de Ronde
Newton
Des Moines Register
Wilbur Ver Meer
Pella
Europe
Victory
New York
Frank Bakker
Carol Joyce
Mercy Hospital
John Bosveld
Mahaska
Lucille van Zee
George Cummings
Des Moines River
Peter
Arthur Dean
Mercy Hospital, Oskalooss For Medical Care. John A. Vander Waal
Jas. R. Vander Waal
Route 8
Central College
Gerrit van Roekel
Europe Weather Halts Production During War Period
The weather across Europe worsens food output as war strains supply chains. The United States Department of Agriculture estimates production will be about one-fifth below prewar levels, signaling severe shortages and rising prices globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United Staartment of Agriculance
Little Datch Eyes Albia Victory in Key Clash
Coach Rysdam’s squad, improved after a recent 87 to 29 loss, aims to rebound tonight against Albia. Conference standings through February 4 show Chariton, Des Moines Tech, Pella, Valley, Albia, Lincoln, May, Knoxville, Osceola, Winterset, Indianola with varied records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rysdam
Chariton Rat
Des Moines Tech
Pella
Valley
D. M
Albia
Lincoln D
Knoxville
Osceola
Winterset
Indianola
Legion Auxiliary Inviting Women To Membership
The Van Veen Van Hemert Legion Post of Pella invites women to join the American Legion Auxiliary. The message speaks to mothers wives sisters and daughters of veterans and those with war service, outlining eligibility and the enduring purpose of assisting servicemen in war and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Pella
van Veen-Van Hemert Legion
America
American Legion Auxiliary
Marion County TB Program Sees Broad Public Cooperation
Public health nurse Lucile Brunsting reports Marion County residents are co operating splendidly in locating unknown tuberculosis cases. A 1344 pupil and teacher group were x rayed during January 23 to 25 under a miniature film program. Skin tests and x rays are offered to exposed individuals after physician referrals, with a conference planned to present chest x rays. The Iowa State Department of Health and Iowa Tuberculosis Association will conduct the conference to encourage early diagnosis and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Lucile Brunsting
R. N
Iowa State Department of Health
Iowa Tuberculosis Associaton
State Health Department
Churches First Reformed Church Worship Service
An item notes a church service at First Reformed Church led by A. Maverkamp focusing on the Ten Commandments and religious observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
A. Maverkamp
Geet
Pella Baptist Church School Worship Sia to Be Acted
The notice outlines a Sunday worship program at Pella Baptist Church with sessions led by a volunteer group. It mentions a sermon and blessing service, and a call to share in all services including a supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Third Reformed Church
PROT REFORMED CHURCH SERVICES AND SERMONS
The Prot Reform Church lists sermons and sessions in English on Sunday at 1 30 and 7 30 evenings with Elijah 1 Kin 18 21 focus on longing the comfort of Christ as judge the Lord is good to us Men’s society meets Thursday at 7 30 and Friday Ladies Aid is postponed due to PTA. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Elijah
Baal
Men's Society
Ladies Aid
PTA
Christian School
Y. P. Society
Open Bible Church Evangelistic and Sunday Schedule
Rev Wm Christopulos oversees an evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. prayer meeting at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. studying Moses. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with a pastor message. 6:30 p.m. Overcomers Service led by Robert Budding. 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service with young people singing. Pastor preaches salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Bible Church
Wm. Christopulos Shurs
Moses
Overcomers
Robert Budding
Rotary report notes student preparation and crop note
Rotary continues on page one with discussion of agriculture and surplus crops rice tea and silk. Students demonstrated readiness through prompt Q and A. President praised high school activities on gym floor and band room. Coach Tysseling missed meeting due to flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tysseling
Rotary
Central in Ottumwa Debate Tournament
Debate teams from four schools meet in Ottumwa for a quadrangular tournament on Saturday Feb. Teams from Cornell Town Wesleyan Simpson and Central participate in the halfway venue event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Cornell
Town Wesleyan
Simpson
Central
High School Sets Rooms, Judging Panel for Contest
High school authorities provide rooms for the contest with students acting as chairmen and faculty assisting judges. A dinner for contestants judges and students will close the day. The tree devouring locust with pink veined wings won’t appear again until 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajrain
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Jdocals
Fred Heerema
Lievenant
Turray
Heerema
Maxwell
Tnea
Harold Haverkamy Vores Teaved
Wills Bescome
Hope College
Holland
Michigan
Haykamp
Mr. Haverkamp
Harold
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Navy
Clarence van Ess
Frank Vren
Army
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
van Esten
29Th Engineering and Topographic Bn
Manila
Philippines
Will
Rhynsburger
Pella High
Detroit Detroit
Grand Rapids
Jackson
Detroit
The
Chronicle
Myrtle Vander Meulen
Paul Popme
L. Popma
Gary Schiebout
Lewis Popma
Paul
Glen Dunwoody
Sgt
San Francisco
Calif
Set Dunwoody
Jake Dunwoodyakel
Parisolina
Kathrytch
Minnis i. Sehakel
Efore
Elizabeth de Vries
Lindenwood College
St. Charles
Misouri
L. de Vric
John A. Vanier Wal
Hotel Pella
Fai
Mame
Horn the
Eldant
End Vander Sven Eft
Gerrit Vander Syde
Albin Vanes Syde
Johns-Manville
Dick Sjaardema
Overmey
Og Delaval Vem
Main Street
J. W. Bosveld
Red Oak
Towa
Lt Osveld
Uis
Louis LeCocq
Charley le Cocq
Gerald Rysdam
Charles Klein
Bernie Vander Linden
Occidental Publishing Co
Los Angeles
California
Bernace Vander Linden
Bernace
H. P. van Rees
Vander Lune
Tre Leni
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
Farm Bureau Service Co
Gerrit Loverink
Poland
China
Farrow
Block Builder
Gold Dream
My Farm
Runnells
Prairie City
Mitchellville
Iowa State Fair Grounds
C. B. Freel & Son
H. S. Duncan
Creston
Lowa
Alfalfa
Montana
Idaho
Icefe Darling
Bakker
Rus
Vogelaar’s
Fred Vander Schaaf
Gary
Vogelaar's
Ben
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