Community Responding To War Bond Appeal In Pella
Dr Struna speaks on Can the Democracies Trust Russia tonight at 7 40. Tickets fifty cents at the door. Orchestra organist Carl Weinrich arrives for two days Feb 22 23 with a public concert and a master class. Ministers choir directors and church musicians are invited to attend or contact Mr Koeiker for details.
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Tures
Carl Weinrich
Pella
Paderewsky
Central College
Mr. Weinrich
United States
Association of American Colleges
Central
Koeiker
Sare
Iti Nate
Central Bowed To Skyers In Hot Battle 43 to 40
Ottumwa naval quintet led by DiGrazio with 19 points edged Central 43 to 40 after a seesaw second half. Bigony had 14 for Central as Strope avoided a fight after being fouled with three seconds left.
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Central
Skyers
Ottumwa Naval
Dick Lehr
Ottumwa
Strope
DiGrazio
Bigony
Farmers and business men unite for goodwill meeting
Business leaders and Chamber of Commerce members are urged to reserve Monday February 21 for the annual Farmers Goodwill meeting at Legion Mall. Guest speaker Herb Phanbeck Farm Editor of Station WHO will address the gathering after the dinner hour with refreshments provided. President Anthony Tusselim says the event is a key social and business occasion for Pella, with tickets to be sold to members and merchants for their farmer friends.
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Chamber of Commerce
Legion Mall
Herb Phanbeck
Station
Anthony Tusselim
Miigi
Rmer
Canass Memby
Pella
Pella Troupe Performs at Younker Store Des Moines
A Dutch clad Pella group visited Des Moines on Monday January 31 to take part in Younker store’s special bond drive. They entertained shoppers with songs and dance on the main floor east wing, followed by a broadcast interview led by Dale Morgan of KSO.
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Des Moines
Younker
Thisse
Dale Morgan
KSO
Morgan
Burgemeester
T. G. Fultz
de Jong
Frankel
Leo Vander Kolk
Pella
Younker’s
Fred Visser
Henry Roeffel
van Berkum
Buerkens
Bru Per
Jane Gosselink
Anne Tyseling
Sophia Ver Steeg
Stamp Sales in Schools Top Ten Thousand Dollars
In twenty weeks Lincoln school furnished two jeeps for the army and Webster school is close to the same goal with two or three more weeks. Three high school classes seniors juniors and freshmen have exceeded the amount needed for one jeep. Totals for the various classes and buildings follow.
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Lincoln School
Webster School
Albia High to Meet PHS Friday
The Albia Blue Demons face Pella High Friday on the focal court. Coach Jack Patterson brings a eight man squad led by senior forward Bob Miletich, with five seniors and three juniors. Albia has won 8 of 12, losing to Bloomfield early then winning 28 to 27 in overtime. Pella beat Bloomfield 24 to 17 on January 19. PHS Reserves meet Pella Christian at 7 pm, with Kermit Shaw refereeing.
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Albia Blue Demons
Jack Patterson
Penn College
Albia
Bob Miletich
Albia Demons
Patterson
Bloomfield
Demons
Pella
Pella Christian
Sharp
Kermit Shaw
Newton
Mortgage Burned by 2nd Reformed Church Congregation
The 2nd Reformed Church congregation celebrated paying off its mortgage after a long drive to remodel and modernize the building. Projects included basement excavation, heating and cooling, and redecorating, funded by pledges and church group contributions totaling over 1 million dollars.
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Cond Reformed Church
Cordova and Fifield Readers Notice
Mrs. Roy Karr, Chronicle correspondent, goes to Skit Memorial Hospital Newton for major surgery and will be unable to write for two or three weeks. Cards and letters from friends would be appreciated. address her at Skit Memorial Hospital Newton.
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Roy Karr
the Chronicle
Newton
Skit Memorial Hospital
Kiwanis Talk Highlights Likeability and Courtesy
Guest speaker Mr. Earl Smith of Des Moines Equitable Insurance spoke at a Kiwanis meeting on friendship and likeability. He urged being natural, cheerful, and courteous, noting impressions and appearances shape how others remember us and how welcome we feel in difficult times.
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Kiwanis
Arl Smith
Des Moines Equitable Insurance Co
Smith
Ration Board Warns Patrons to Watch The Thermostat
War Price and Rationing Board 63-2 chairman H. P. Van Gorp urges careful use of fuel oil in period 4 and notes period 6 and period 2 coupons with 10 gallon per unit values. He warns many in the Midwest have underused their quotas and stresses oil is scarce with cold months ahead.
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H. P. van Gorp
Midwest
van Gorp
Middle West
Notable guests speak at Smiths gathering on service work
The event, though short on details, featured Frank McCormick of Equitable and Lt Kuyper with Corp. Rugaard sharing service work experiences. The meeting closed with one verse of America.
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Mr. Smith
Frank McCormick
Equitable
Stewart Kuyper
Corp
Gordon Rugaard
Lt. Kuyper
Corp. Rugaard
America
Sober note in talk by Kazmayer to Rotary Club
Kazmayer of Bethlehem Pa a news commentator and author told Rotarians Americans face rapid mechanization and a stronger Russia after WWII He described Soviet realism and a unified totalitarian system and warned Germans can rally under Hitler but Russia will emerge as Europe s top power while the United States becomes a dominant world power
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Kazmayer
Rotary Club
Rotarian
Abethtown
TG. Potts
Kaemayer
America
Europe
Russia
Jan Smints
Roosevelt
Churchi
Catholi
Stalin
Ting
Hitler
Neils
Rmany
Pella Red Cross Campaign Sets 1944 Goal at 3200
The Pella chapter of the American Red Cross plans a March drive to raise 3200 for its chapter, part of a national 200 million goal. Harry Ray chairs the campaign, citing expanded armed forces needs and service locations. Local effort follows national tabulation of fund distribution for 1944 45, with most money directed to armed forces activities.
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Pella
American Red Cross
T. G. Fulte
National Organization
Harry Ray
Red Cross
United States
Ray
Ray S
All America
Army
Ivy
Farmers Union Plans Locker Plant Expansion
The Farmers Union Store will double its locker capacity with a new Amana Society installation expected by May 1. The upgraded plant will offer over 732 rentable lockers with zero degree room temperature and minus 35 degree freezing compartments, plus two ice makers of five and seven tons.
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Farmers Union
Amana Society
Amana
Towa
Auxiliary asks for old furs at Legion fall
Mrs. Carrie Ries, chairman, requests residents bring old fur garments to the Legion fall collection due to a gas shortage. Do not collect at homes. leave your name so thanks can be extended.
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Carrie Ries
Pella district pushes War Bond quota as pledges rise
Five days remain to boost the total past four hundred forty nine thousand dollars in the Pell district War Bond drive. Actual cash sales reach one hundred forty nine thousand dollars with bonds bought through banks and post offices. Local canvassers report encouraging pledges though some bonds await purchase before February first to meet the quota.
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Pella
Ofice
Asco
Uures
Ben Kuyk
Pella Third Ward
Elmer Nollen
North ¢ Prairie Township
Kuyk
Nollen
North Lake Prairie
Iowas Baptist State Convention to Meet in Pella Next October
Pastor A A Swanson reports that the Pella Baptist Church has invited the Iowa Baptist State Convention to meet there for a three day gathering in October. The executive committee accepted, choosing Pella as the next meeting place, marking a return since 1902. Central College resources and facilities will be offered by the Reformed Church leadership, and residents will host delegates in homes, as Pella celebrates its 100th anniversary.
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A. A. Swanson
Rella
Iowa Baptist State Convention
Pella
Baptist State Convention
Central Collee
Central College
The
Reformed Church
Lubbers
Can Americans Love Freedom Enough to Endure All?
In a reflective talk, Kazmayer questioned whether Americans are willing to sacrifice as Europeans did to reach and sustain world influence. He warned that discipline, production, and parental authority are crucial, citing France’s demise from ease and youth delinquency as a caution. The speech urged Americans to prove their devotion to freedom and democracy through readiness to endure hardship.
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Kazmayer
Europe
France
Pupils Aid March of Dimes Fund Drive Next Week
Public school pupils will visit homes to solicit money for the March of Dimes next week.
Panthers win county tournament title in hard fought finals
Knoxville High School Panthers dominated Bussey for a 32 to 10 victory to take the Marion County championship after Pella crushed Pleasantville 33 to 11 for the consolation prize. Semis featured a tense Knoxville versus Pella clash and Pella Christian’s earlier 48 to 22 win over Pella.
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Knoxville
Bussey Preps
Marion
Pella Cagers
Pleasantville
Bussey
Pella Christian
Omar Ray
Panthers
Tracy
Pella
Little Dateh
Attica
Little Dutch
Melcher
Atticn
Vella
P'ville
Dallas
County Legion Meeting February 22 at Memorial Hall
On Washington's birthday Tuesday February 22 the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary from all Marion County Posts will gather at Memorial Hall. Dr Charles R Logan Keokuk Iowa and state commander of the Legion will be guest and featured speaker at the gathering.
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Washington
American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Marion’ County
van Veen-Van Hemert
Memorial Hall
Charles R. Logan
Keokuk
Towa
Legion
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Ladies’ Aid
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Cordova and Fifield Readers
CYTO
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American Lexion Auxiliary
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