Ver Dught Oil Station Robbery Report
Robbers forced entry to Ver Dught Oil Station on Oskaloosa street after closing Wednesday night February 8 and robbed the safe of cash checks and ration coupons. Police and sheriff investigated with SBI fingerprint expert Leon Bell. clues elusive and potential links to Ed gar Cook and John Giles discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Dught
Oskaloosa Street
Bert Verought
Joe de Hoog
Jim van Memert
State Bureau of Investigation
Leon Bell
Bell
Iowa
Nebraska
Edgar Cook
John Giles
Pella
Farm Outlook talk highlights 1945 prospects at night school
About sixty men attended a night school session in Mahaska County. H I Storey, Extension Director of Oskaloosa, discussed the 1945 Farm Outlook and noted likely good prices this year but uncertain demand after next winter. The evening also covered business, cooperative petition drives, soils testing plans, and a future follow-up with Tunis Klein on rural legislator topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Storey
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Storey
Dick Boot
Pella
Commercial Club of
Farmers Night School
Tunis Klein
Marion County State Bank Resources Nearly Doubled
Advertisement notes Marion County State Bank total resources rising from 1 018 152 91 to 1 829 970 54 since December 31 1942. Louis F. Bousquet former treasurer is quoted. Increased deposits and business require another employee. World Day of Prayer event announced at First formed Church with theme That heel so foe the peat a4 who calles yu out darkness into His marvelous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Co. State Bank
Louis F. Bousquet
Marion County
Boy Scouts and Dads Entertained at February Banquet
More than one hundred boys and fathers attended a banquet on February 8 at the Second Reformed Church dining hall. Rotary and Scout committees sponsored the event with funding from Pella National Bank and entertainment from Ros screen Company. A brief program featured prayers, sings, and motion pictures “The Last of the Mohicans” and a cartoon, ending around 10:30 PM with smiles and good spirits throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Pella
Second Reformed Church
Scout Committee
Rotary Club
C.F. Dneth Bean
L. de Vrn Buerkens
Clarence Wilkins
Richard Vanden Berg
Pella National Bank
Rosscreen Company
Tunis Kempkes
Henry Cox
Philip Kempkes
Mr. Wilkins
M. Vander Linden
Arthur Klein
J. B. Cook
Fred Lautenbach
Herbert Mentink
Cult Committee
Dykstra
Bean
Scouts Seek Paper Baling Space During War Effort
The Boy Scouts are asked to collect scrap paper now that Mr. King is in the hospital. They need a vacant garage, barn, or shed to bale and store paper. Call Henry Cox at Green 45 if you can help. Help the war effort and the Scouts by saving waste paper.
Kiwanis Kweens honored at pre Valentine's meeting
The Kiwanis Club hosted their Kweens at a Tuesday evening meeting with guests Dr. and Mrs. T. G. Fultz Mr. and Mrs. 8. B. Buron Mrs. Howard Vander Linden Mrs. Mortimer Good Miss Lammers and Miss William A toast to the Kweens of service men followed dinner. The group visited Douwstra Chapel where organist Josef S. Schwelker performed Bach Schumann Franck Mozart and Vierne works with several soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
T. G. Fultz
8. B. Buron
Howard Vander Linden
Mortimer Good
Lammers
William
Klaas Intveld
Bob Heerema
Verle Ver Dught
Douwstra Chapel
Josef S. Schwelker
Schumann
Franck
Josef Sewelker
Mozart
Margaret Waechter
Donald Waecher
Anthony Kooiker
James
Jepson
Jorer Schneler
Notice to Gasoline Dealers March 1 Deadline
Notice to gasoline dealers and distributors that March 1 is the last day to apply for a bail-out due to storage capacity decreases before December 4. Fred J. Derrick, OPA district gasoline rationing representative, also stated the same deadline for replenishment of shortages over three and a half months old and for replacement of invalidated coupons. Applications must show lack of knowledge of the time limit and cover bail-out procedures for counterfeit or unendorsed coupons, with notes on shrinkage leakage and spillage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Derrick
OPA
Derrick
Will Present All High School Play Tonight
Hugo Bromley and Jeffery Stull, job seekers, read a curious newspaper ad promising full-time healthful work at a ramshackle Ramsh Rock location. They chase the lead and collide with a strange old house where they meet Gale and Ginger, granddaughters of Granny Kate, and encounter Professor de.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Bromley
Jeffery Stull
Ramshead Rock
Gale
Ginger
Kate
Professor de
Thirteen Marion County Men Drafted February Sixth
A February six draft call lists thirteen Marion County men headed for induction into the armed forces on Tuesday February 6. Names include Harvey Elliott Knoxville Lester Gilderbloom Pleasant Valley Victor Tanta Chillicothe Ia Russell Ruturbank Pleasantville Thomas Mason Des Moines Samuel Wilson Knoxville and others from Pella Dallas Dallas Oskaloosa and surrounding communities. A larger group of sixty-one men from the county reported for medical examination the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville
Harvey Elliott
Lester Gilderbloom
Pleasanty
Victor Tanta
Chillicothe
Russell Rturbank
Pleasantville
Thomas Mason
Des Moines
Samuel Wilson
Frank Swayne
Arthur Pettyjohn
Hamilton
Kenneth Reynolds
Gail Vernon
Deno Travelli
Pershing
Raymond Vander Heiden
Robert van Gory
Oskaloosa
Pella
Mes P. Vroegh
Clifford B. Haseliuhn
Dallas
Harold Ozinga
Pellaie C. Verwers
Donald van Ryswyk
Pleasantyerrit Slykhuis
Pella Delhert
Roush
Columbia
Teonard C. Gehring
Lncena
Elmer Vander Beek
Gerrit van de Geest
Runnells
Melvin Ray van Zee
Pel Arthur
de Cook
Thomas
McDonald Lawrence B
Ranki Ginton Hall
Jen R. Messamaker
Busse
James W. Anderson
Arthur G. Stevenson
Cleman Leslie Kain
Pere Wayne Clifford Nolte
Knoxv
Jerry A. Barnett
Andrew Menninga
Melvin Vos
John Byron Eight
Lacena
Howard H. Klein
Pleasanty'l
Harold E. Wilson
Henry van Wyngarden
Forrest Pearson
Willard UL. Klein
Otley
Elmus Chas, Burton
Monroe
Gerald G. Vanden Herg
Ham'n
John Henry Vos
Walter G. Maddy
Leonard W. Ross
East Moline
Ilinois
Three Act Mystery Comedy at High School Auditorium Tonight
Vallan, an authority on zombies, and Madam Zolga will headline a three act mystery comedy. The event features a quirky cast and runs tonight at the high school auditorium, February 15, at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallan
Madam Zolga
World Day of Prayer Hriday 1945 Amid Hope and Prayer
A daily 1945 prayer recites the Lord’s Prayer in strong reflection, invoking protection for refugees orphans and POWs and urging mercy, unity across colors and creeds, daily bread, forgiveness, and guidance for a compassionate, just world.
Murray Nesbit Dies at Home After Long Illness
Murray Howard Nesbit died at the family home on 11 North Main after a long illness due to asthma. He was 53, formerly in the dry cleaning business and head of the Pella Dress Club. Born February 9, 1885 in Madisonville Kentucky, he leaves wife Hildegarde Sehnobrich and son Gordon, plus twelve siblings and many friends. Funeral services are at 2:00 PM at the home with Rev. R. J. Vanden Berg. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesbit
Murray Howard Nesbit
North Main
Pella
Madisonville
Kentucky
William Nesbit
Mary Eizabeth Jagoe
Nashville
Tennessee
Mayme Gordon
Cora Wallace
Los
Maine
R. J. Vanden Berg
Oakwood Cemetery
Little Dutch and Chariton to Battle Friday
Chariton High visits Pella to challenge the Little Dutch in a crucial South Central Conference battle that could decide the title. Pella leads with seven wins, no losses, and must win to stay atop the standings. Also Pella Christian meets Sully at seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton High
Pella
Chargers
Mowell
Sapp
Pella High
Pella Christian High School
Sully Boys
4-H Tractor School Set for February 17 and 24
Marion County 4-H clubs will hold tractor care training in two sessions. February 17 meets at Knoxville High School Agriculture classroom for films and a farm shop demonstration on lubrication air cleaners and oil filters. February 24, at Peliz High School, will offer a similar program for clubs north of the river with invited Vocational Agriculture students and 4-H leaders in charge by Paul Maddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Des Moines
Knoxville High School
West Pleasant Street
Peliz
Paul Maddy
U. K
Maddy
Ames
Agricultural Engineering Department
Town State College
Standard Oil Company
Goodwill Dinner at Legion Hall for Farmers Night School
The Pella Chamber of Commerce will host a goodwill dinner at Legion Hall on Monday night February 19 for the Adult Education School known as the Farmers Night School. About eighty farmers and business people are expected, with Dr I J Lubbers as speaker and light entertainment. Certificates will be presented to graduates and a brief summary of topics will be shared. Tickets are 75 cents, with a two-ticket limit per business man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Farmers
Legion Tall
I. J. Lubbers
James Foster
Chamber of Commerce
Gary Vogelaar
Bernie Vander Linden
Pella
Negro Singer Aubrey Pankey Recital Here Tuesday
Baritone Aubrey Pankey will give a recital at Douwstra Chapel Tuesday evening. The program features works by Beethoven Schubert Rachmaninoff and Guastavino among others with arrangements by Pankey and James. Single admission is $1.00.
Annual Banquet At Jordan Hall on Thursday Feb 22
The Ladies Auxiliary hosts the Washington banquet at Jordan Hall on Thursday February 22 at 6 30 pm. George and Martha will greet guests and enjoy a fine dinner. The M and W C A committee invites reservations by telephoning the campus treasurer 75 cents per plate. Groups should provide individual names for reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Hall
Washington
George
Martha
Invitaia Ap
Central
Otley Co op Meeting Draws 260 at School House
More than 260 patrons and members filled the Otley school house for the 24th annual Farmers Co operative Exchange meeting. A 370-member roster, 1944 sales reach 1 396 510.07 dollars, and 62 new farmer members marked gains since reorganization in 1938. Directors John Vanden Baard and Gerrit De Jong were re-elected, Albert R. Rietveld elected to replace Jens Jensen, and entertainment featured Cornelia Aalbers Verna Vai de Kieft and the Draper Sod-Busters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
Farmers Cooperative Exchange of
Co-Operative
Exchange
Parl van Hemert
United Service Women of America
John Vanden Baard
Gerrit” de Jong
Albert R. Rietveld
Jens Jensen
Cornelia Aalbers
Verna Vai de Kieft
Henry Brand
Otley Go-op
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. 1 Storey
Marion County State Bank
Boy Scouts
Kiwanis
Hriday
Heaven
Earth
Murray Nesbit
Little Dutch
Chariton
Legion Hall
Aubrey Pankey
Douwstra
Carnegie Hall
New Yor
New York World-Telegram
Nebaritone
Carnegie
Mr. Pankey
Times-Herald
Washington, D.C
Rudolph Lehaar
Adelaide
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwise van Beethoven
Li Maria
der Schibert
Kotschaft
Avery Franz Schu
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Thomas Dunhill
Frank Bridge
Willis Laurence James
Harry T. Burleigh
Lawrence
Brayton
EC. Campbell
Iowa Farm Service Co
Arthur Brayton
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