Bond Drive Reaches 112 Percent of Quota in Pella Otley District
The Pella Otley district reports War Bond sales surpassing quotas with 112 percent in Pella and 121 percent in KE bonds. Pledges totaled 271 361 25 for city wards and 72 665 for Lake Prairie area, extending the campaign to February 26. Banks and post office praised for aiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella-Otley
State War Finance Committee
Pella
Post ‘Olive
Jig Aistriet Iso
Pella City
Lake Prairie
Summit Township
North Lake Prairie
Elmer Nollen
Scum'l. P
G. Tusseling
Otley and
Summit Two
P. van Hemert
Chm
Summit
Pella Defense Council
Central College Drama Dept to Present Craig's Wife
The Central College drama department will stage Craig's Wife at Douwstra Chapel on February 26 at 8 15 pm directed by Miss Virginia Van Gorp. Veterans Martha McCain and Ronald Rosenberg return as Harriet and Philip Craig with a strong supporting cast led by Carolina Everts and Eleanor Vos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Broadway
Hollywood
Douwstra Chapel
Central College Drama Department
Virginia van Gorp
Martha McCain
Ronald Rosenberg
The
Valiant
Harriet
Philip Craig
Carolina Everts
University of Dubuque
Ethel
Sam Allen
Pella Airways Cadets Rated Sixth Among U S Flight Schools
A report by George J. Hansen owner of Pella Airways shows the average grade of cadets at Pella Airways was 3.37, ranking sixth among U S flight schools. The study covered maneuvers from take-off to spins, with 26 Piper Cub and nine Navy N3N-3A planes used for training. Instructors include Earl Pohlman chief and Virgil Vander Linden assistant chief, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Hansen
Pella Airways
Naval Aviation
United States
Pella Airway
Earl Pohlman
Robert Nemmers
Virgil Vander Linden
Legion Hosts County Men and Women Tuesday Evening
County legions and auxiliary members from across the area gather at Legion Hall next Tuesday evening February 22 for a joint meeting. State Commander Charles Logan of Keokuk will speak, with introduces and short talks from Mrs. Roy Pell, Commander FP Karl Bean, and Miss Cleave Le. Robert Brittell will bring his high school pep band to add military and festive air to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men of the
Legson
Women of the
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Charles Logan
Keoka
Roy Pell
Marshalltown
Iowa Auxiliar
Karl Bean
Ames
Miss Cleave le
Redfield
6Th District
Robert Brittell
Washington Banquet Tuesday at Jordan Hall
Central College hosts the annual George Washington banquet in Jordan Hall with a 6:00 dinner and 8:00 organ recital by Carl Weinrich. Central YMCA and YWCA sponsors invite students and cadets through a dating bureau. tickets are 65 cents or $1, available at Tynseling’s, the college treasurer, or from Ralph Ten Clay, Jean Harder, or Lillian Ellen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Washington
Central Cell Ymca
YWCA
George and
Martha
Central
Pella
Snowy total in Pella, 0.41 inch. cold snap hits 14 below
In Pella total snowfall reached 0.41 inch with the lowest reading of 14 degrees below zero on the 12th. H. K. Pals notes the extreme cold as a defining feature of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
H. K. Pals
Legion and Auxiliary to Hold Social Evening
Commander John De Prenger and Auxiliary President Mrs Agnes Weyerse invite all Legion and Auxiliary members to an evening full of refreshment, visiting, and getting acquainted at the Legion meeting. The event is aimed at a successful social gathering with members serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Pella
John de Prenger
Agnes Weyerse
Legion and Auxiliary
Little Dutch Top Albia 29 to 24 in Close Game
Pella High the Little Dutch squeezed past Albia Friday night for a 29 to 24 basketball win. Pete Van Gorp and Chuck Vander Ploeg sparked the offense while Carl Gauss anchored the defense in a nip and tuck contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Albia
Pete van Gorp
Chuck Vander ‘Ploeg
Carl Gauss
Little
Organ Recital To Follow Banquet At Ashinton College
Organ recital to follow a banquet on Tuesday February 22 at Ashinton College campus. Donwstra Chapel hosts Carl Weinrich the evening begins at 8:00. Special arrangements available for non season ticket holders to attend banquet and recital. Tickets for both events are $1.00 and on sale at Tyswline's Shoe Store or by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashititon
Donwstra
Carl Weinrich
Ohgin
Epelitin
Tyswline
Collesce Creative
Drake Edges Central In Last Minute Rally
Drake fought back from a 18 15 halftime deficit to tie 39 all after Bergman was ejected, then Edling scored the winning shot with five seconds left as Drake upended Central 41 to 39. Weaver led Central with seven baskets and one free throw, Braught scored six for Drake.
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Stral
Drake
Idling
Central
Braught of
Edling
HAYING MACHINERY APPLICATION CLOSING MARCH FIRST
Marion County AAA chairman reminds readers that March 1 closing date applies to all haying machinery. Bring cream tickets for sales payments. payments will be made on tickets from October through January that have not yet been presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Marion County Aaa
Yone
Plan 60 Mile Extension to Pella REA Line
The annual Petla Co operative Association meeting at Logdon highlighted a proposed sixty mile extension to the REA line this summer. About 560 farm homes are served. the line totals 210 miles with 1700 farmers petitioning for service. Elections filled three and two year terms on the board, and tax legislation affecting REA lines was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Rea
Petla Co-operative
Logdon
Rea
John Boot
Anthony ‘Tysseling
Chamber of Commerce
Dd. Labbers
Rooto J. Vander
Clay Barnett
Marion County
Dick Ver Ploeg
H. de Vander Werff
Fred Richardson
Kellogs
Iowa
Gradus Ver Ploes
Earl Wisdom
Des Moines
Monroe
Johanna Rouwenhorst
Jascob Rozendaal
Marion Hammer
Newton
Hammer
M Hanmer
Patro
Knights in Armor program at Christian Reformed Church
Herb Plambeck of Station WHO will talk about his trip overseas. The Knights in Armor, a young men’s society of the Christian Reformed Church, sponsors a program Thursday evening February 2 at 8:00 at the church. The main feature is a number from Pella’s Family Album with scenes, singing, and readings by Hetty de Vande Geest. Other participants include the Choral Society under Mr T. Kempkes. The public is invited for an evening of Christian entertainment and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights In Armor Young Men's Society
The
Chrisian Reformed Church
Pella
Hetty de Vande Geest
Choral & Pty
T. Kempkes
World Day of Prayer Observed by Pella Churches
The women of the churches in the Pella Community will observe the World Day of Prayer gathering at the Second Reformed. The service invites all to join as the bell tolls and two minutes of quiet reflect on suffering of women and children, war, and leaders, with focus on Allied nations and the homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Central to Play Ta Wesleyan Here Friday Evening
The Central and Town Wesleyan game, moved from Thursday Feb 17 to Friday, features men from their war training school. A right good game is expected. don't miss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Wesleyan
Town Wesleyan
Famous organist Carl Weinrich to play here February 22
Renowned organist Carl Weinrich will give a recital at Do chapel on February 22 at 8:00 PM. The program, praised by critics, comes after his teaching roles at Wellesley College and the Dalcroze School, with past performances for major orchestras and praise from Time and the New York Times. Tickets are cheap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Weinrich
Inington
Washington
Jordan Ial
Weinrich
Bach
New York Times
Time Magazine
Scribner's Magazine
United States
Canada
Europe
Wellesley College
Dalcroze School
New York City
Organ
Farmers welcomed at Chamber event at Legion Hall
Men of the Chamber of Commerce host farmers next Monday at 7 30 pm in Legion Hall. No dinner this year, but light refreshments after the meeting. Speaker will be Herbert Plambeck WHO Des Moines farm editor sharing overseas experiences. Certificates awarded to Night School graduates. Tickets 25 cents. buy for yourself and a farmer friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Herbert Plambeck
Station Who
Des Moines
Plambeck
Iowa
Bureau
The
Farmers Union
the Grange
Future Farmers of America
Plumbeck
Scott
County
Scott County
Iowa State College
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Ministry of Information
Plambeek
Chamber
Tysseling
Thinks America Need Have No Fear Of The Russians
Dy. Richard Struna spoke at the Artist Recital series on the college campus about Russia’s aims and progress since World War I. He argued democracies and Russia share educational and developmental goals, urged trust, and suggested postwar spheres of influence for Russia including the Balkans and Finland. He warned Poland may face boundary adjustments as Russia asserts power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Struna
Russia
Altho
Struna
United States
Mexico
Trotsky
Rusia
Finland
Balkans
Poland
Students Tell Rotary About Their Own Land
The International Relations committee hosted a Rotary program at Central College featuring Panamanian students Francisco Bello Carlos Arosemens Moises Restrepo and Hermes Rosas. They described Panama agriculture education and the push for modernization as they pursue English studies and plans to attend Ames for agricultural engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On International Relations
Rotary
Central College
Tysseling
Francisco Bello
Carlos Arosemens
Moises Restrepo
Hermes Rosas
Panama
Pella
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J. F. Dykstra
P. Steenhoek
Ben Kuyk
Y. T. van Niewaal
Pella Airways School
F. Earl Beaneth District
G. Washington
Jordan Hall
Roy Pell Pres
Co-operative Electric Ass
Herb Plambeck
Reformed Church
World Day of Prayer
America
R. Struna
Mr. Restrepo
United
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