Bright prospects for corn cannery in Grimes area
A 1918 meeting of farmers and business leaders in Pella Iowa discussed growing sugar corn for canning. County agent T R Miner outlined his work, while H B Shepard W J Stewart and Earl Stewart presented contracts for a three year pledge. A Grimes committee visited the Grimes canning plant to inspect contracts and corn records, reporting favorable prospects and urging wider local canvassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Miner
H. B. Shepard
Des Moines
W. J. Stewart
Earl Stewart
Grimes
Mr. Stewart
Pella
Iowa
Grimes, Inc
Ter Louw
Grimes Canning Factory
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Central College Parlor
The semi annual meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of Central College met at the First Reformed church parlors on Friday afternoon February 8. Despite bad weather a large turnout heard reports of extensive work since June with new enterprises doubling membership to 400. The funds supported Home Economics projects and the Girls Dormitory while a $250 gift aided the college chemistry department. Louise H. Campbell of Ames spoke on Food Conservation and the auxiliary plans to invite her for the next Home Economics Course in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
First Reformed Church
Pella
Louise H. Campbell
Home Economics Extension Department
Ames
Dutch win Marion Co prizes at state corn show
Eastern Marion county dominated the prizes at the State Corn Show in Ames. Winners from Marion include Wade Harvey from Harvey in the American class bushel 80 ears seventh. Abram Goemaat Tracy American class single ear second Jr. class 10 ears seventh. Marion Nollen Pella Jr. class 10 ears fourth. John R. Van Zork Pella Jr. class 10 ears eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Ames
Holland
Harvey
Central College
Wade Harvey
Bushel
Abram Goemaat
Tracy
County Treasurers Dates in Pella Townships and City
The County Treasurer will visit Pella with the tax books for Pella City Lake Prairie Township and Summit Township on Feb 13 at Citizens National Bank Feb 14 at Pella National Bank and Feb 15 at Security State Bank from 5 to 7.
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Pella
Pella City
Lake Prairie Township
Summit Township
Citizens’ National Bank
Pella National Bank
Security State Bank
Baby Outfit Display At Central College
Home economics students at Central College showcase newborn outfits sewn under Miss Dunkle guidance. Each student designed and purchased materials, aiding French orphans by providing clothing while gaining practical sewing knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Niewalls
Central College
Miss Dunkle
Puritan Drug Co announces vast wallpaper stock
Heerema Bros. says Puritan Drug Co will soon unveil the most complete line in the city with prices meeting any budget. About 191 wallpaper stock nearly arranged, with full display planned in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Drug CO
Heerema Bros
Central and Penn Renew Battle in Two Loops Losses
Central College at Pella loses to Penn College 20 to 16 after a tense affair that saw Central lead 12-9 at halftime and trade blows late. Renaud tops Central with four goals. Penn’s E Wright and Williams spark a confected comeback.
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Penn College
Oskaloosa
Central College
Pena
Penn
Renaud
Central
E. Wright
van Rees
Lynhorst
Vander’ Linden
Hillyer
Rhynsburger
Williams
Synhorst
Des Moines Sells War Savings Stamps Under Drive
Des Moines leaders press War Savings and Thrift Stamps with a $2 000 000,000 annual target. Weaver buys 2000 in stamps claiming wise investment. Finkbine outlines a city wide plan to reach quota through staged purchases and a 93100 supporters list. Reports from Washington warn stockpile may end within eight months.
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Des Moines
James B. Weaver
Polk County
W. C. Finkbine
Des Moines War Savings Committee
Finkbine
Cedar Falls
Washington
Homer A. Miller
War Savings Campaign
Iowa
Navy Seeks Glasses for War Effort From Private Donors
The Navy reports receipt of over 6 000 glasses of binoculars spyglasses telescopes sextants and chronometers and urges more. Donors should tag each item with name and address and send to Franklin D Roosevelt at the Naval Observatory Washington. Unfit items will be returned and $1 paid per accepted article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dentist Dr Edmand to Close Clinic for Feb 22 23
Notice states Dr. P A Edmand’s dental office will be closed Friday and Saturday February 22 and 23 while he attends a clinic at the State University for the dedication of the new dental building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Edmand
Edmand
The
State University
Mortgages for Sale by Geo J Thomassen
Several 6 percent mortgages offered for sale. Call at the office on Saturday evening from five to eight. Contact Geo J Thomassen for details.
Food conservation talk draws crowd at Pella high school
A conservation meeting at the Pella high school auditorium drew an overflow crowd Wednesday. John D Barry could not attend due to illness, so Professor Davis of Indiana University spoke instead. He discussed Germany's war aims more than food conservation, sparking disappointment. The event featured music by locals, a knitting league service flag, and remarks by Central College President Hoffman and Superintendent Frush. A list of Pella area youths serving in the military was read, honoring their sacrifices and inspiring patriotism.
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John D Barry
National Food Administration
Illnes
Professor Davis
University of Indiana
Davis
Germany
Pella
J. W. Bailey
France
Knitting League
M. J. Hoffman
Central College
F. M. Frush
Red Cross Drive Totals for Pella Chapter
The second Red Cross drive raised 2350 one dollar pledges totaling 2455 dollars and 80 cents. Receipts include One box supper in the country 17.60 Alethian Society 26.00 Sundry contributions 16.30 and 47 subscribers to Red Cross magazines at 1.00 each. Treasurer H. P. Scholte reports the Pella Chapter contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Alethian Society
College Notes Pep Meeting and Fall Lecture Singalong
The column highlights a lively pep meeting at the U V A with praise for Renaud Van Rees Synhorst Tiny and Itzens Amp. It notes Connie Duiker as head yellmaster candidate and mentions Sally Lums cooking lessons and piano recitals. Upcoming events include Sally Lunn comedy March 1 at the high school auditorium with 35 cent admission and a Washington banquet February 22.
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Renaud
van Rees
Synhorst
Tiny
Posey
Itzen
Connie Duiker
Sally Lums
Fay Lankelma
Freda Hesselink
Verna Hendricks
Ada van Zante
Fern Smith
Beulah Veenstra
Janella van Gorp
Alethians
Philos
Alethias
Sally Lunn
Alethia
Central
Chapel
Wilhelmina Koelman
Hoffman
Advance Society
Sadler
Pietenpol
Washington Banquet
Sally Lunns
Shonthorn Bull for Sale by C. Den Bohr
A two year old registered Scotch bull of choice quality in good condition offered for sale by C. H. Den Bohr of R 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt. C. & H. den Bohr
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Sweetcorn Committee
Marion CO
Home Economics
Vander Linden
R.F
B. Wright Renaud
Wright
Woodford
Brown
van der Linden
G. Wright
Willams
M. Myers
Ottumwa
den ‘Adel
Brand
Des Moines College
Deg Moines
L.F
McDermott van der Linden
van Ree
Hillyer _ sale Schaffer
McBride
Synhurst
McDermott
Bittle
Crawford
Schaffer
W. 8
S. S
Campaign News
Wilson
Navy & 'S
Geo, J. Thomassen
Representative National Food Administration
Henry Kuyper
Paul Grandia
Fred Thomassen
Louis Thomassen
ED Gezel
Joe Porter
Garrit Vanden Berg
Robert Scholte
Gerrit Vander Heiden
Harry DE Cook Eugene Dennis Neal van Zant
WM. M. Verros
Gary Vogelaar
Andrew Huyser Yelle Heerema
Arthur Kaldenburg
W. C. van Zante
Matthew Kempkes
John Popma
Andrew DE Gory
Lt. J. G@. C, NASH
Jake Mol
Frank Simonse, JR
Gerrit van Setten WO
David Welle
Louis van Roekel
Arthur van Essen
Cornie Koolli, M. D. McWilliams
Dick Diekema
Joseph Hogaard
Robert Shilling Adrain Goehring
J. H. Jensen
Lester Welle
Henry Ver Steig LI
J. J. Sybenga
Kenneth Byram
Paul Sells
John van Zee
Carl Byers
Louis DE Bruin Naldo C. Steenhoek
Martin Paardekooper
W. Bordman
John Slot
Arthur DE Joode
Bob Hites
Roy Wilson
Dick van Dusseldorp
J. H. Vande Gaarde
John Durham
John Boterman
Fred Faassen
H. P. Scholte
College Notes
P. H. van Gorp
Shonthorn
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