First Plans Made for 41 Tulip Time Festival
At a February meeting of the Pella Historical Society Board of Directors general plans for the 1941 Tulip Festival were made. The program centers around the Tulip Toren in Central Park and won unanimous approval with Hon B Wormavuuy named General Chairman and Aric Schilder Finance Chairman.
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Pella
B. Wormavuuy
Aric Schider
W. D. van Sittert
Parade
R. C. Lautenbach
Sec’y
Meeting on AAA and soils district set for Feb 27
Farmers in Marion County urged to attend at Legion Hall at 1 30 PM Thursday February 27 for an AAA program briefing. Lyal Mitchell and Clay Burnett from the Knoxville Soil Conservation office will explain district start up and answer questions as Lake Prairie Township votes on joining Soil Conservation practices.
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AAA
Legion Hall
Mong
Lake Prairie Township
Marion County
Lyal Mitchell
Clay Burnett
Soil Conservation Office
Knox Ville
NYA Youth Health Examinations Under Way
Health examinations for 178 NYA out of school youth workers in Marion county are underway in Angeville with examining physicians Drs. White, Roberts, and Fox. Fox acts as general examiner while Roberts covers eye ear nose and feet, White handles pathology. Of the 178 youths, 114 are young men and 64 young women. Theodore P Eslick, state NYA administrator, says exams are largely funded by the national NYA and results will be shared with examinees and parents as steps are planned if needed.
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NYE
Marion Inty
Angeville
White
M. Roberts
Knoxville
Charles Fox
Pella
Fox
Roberts
NYA
Marion County
Towa
Eslick
National Youth Administration
Tracy Girl Honored for a Notable Record
Miss Margaret Thomassen of Tracy High School is awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution prize as outstanding county senior based on service dependability leadership and patriotism. She will receive a prize and a citizenship pin at graduation and her name will enter the state DAR Citizenship contest for a chance at the trip prize to Washington, with other local winners receiving certificates.
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Margaret Thomassen
Tracy High School
Waal Mn
Mary Marion Sidr
the. A. R
Helen Marie Hudson
Knilo
Mise Bet 4 Trinkle
Bussey
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
Pella
Knoxville Journal
Music Parents Club plans February meeting with program
Parents of music students are invited to a February meeting at 7 45 PM in the high school study hall. The event includes a regular business session, a film program, and a series of surprise features announced by the organizers.
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Parenta Clut Music
Canadians Tale Of A Tolerant Nation At Forum
Rev Ernest Whitesmith of Mitchellville Iowa spoke to a Pella forum group about Canada as a diverse, loyal, and peaceful nation. He argued many Canadians are French by descent, English colonists were early Tories, and despite British ties there is no conscription. He noted Canada’s war effort and strong community cohesion.
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Pella
Ernest Whitesmith
Mitchellville
Iowa
Whitesmith
U. S
Andrew Hlyn
Chamber of Commerce
Canada
Nova Scotia
Jamestown Colony
United States
Louisiana
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Des Moines
Joliet
United 81
Eerda
Britain
Hitler
Ta ‘Ie Ie
Halifax
Stow Pointer
Dutchmen Meet North Des Moines Saturday Cage Tilt
Pella High faces North High of Des Moines in a Saturday basketball clash dedicated to the mothers of the play era. The Little Dutch and Polar Bears have a long, even history, with last year’s thriller 26-22 by Pella. The doubleheader starts at 7:80 with the main feature at 8:15, mothers invited as guests.
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Polar Bears
North Des Moines
Pella
North High
Frances Verwers Buys The Beauty Nook In Pella
Frances Verwers becomes owner of The Beauty Nook after Miss Imogene Combs sold the shop. The sale closed last week and Verwers took possession Monday February 17. Verwers has worked there for over a year and a half and will maintain the shop’s high standard of service. Combs will reside in Des Moines and has not decided her future plans after six years in Pella.
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Imogene Combs
Gene's
Beauty Nook
Frances Verwers
Miss Verwers
Des Moines
Pella
Card of Thanks from the Dlekema family
Mr and Mrs Jake Dlekema of Otley Iowa express gratitude to friends neighbors and Banner Bearers Society for kindness after a fire destroyed their home and belongings.
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Banner Bearers Society
Jake Dlekema
Otley
Iowa
Thanking Neighbors for Kind Deeds to Mrs Jacob Aalbers
The Aalbers family expresses gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for the kind deeds shown during their mother Mrs Jacob Aalbers illness and after her death. They also appreciate sympathetic words and offerings from all who helped Jacob and Elizabeth Aalbers.
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Jacob Aalbers
Ee Jacob
Elizabeth Aalbers
Forum speaker announced as Hollander guest
At the close of the meeting Andrew Klyn announced that the next Forum speaker will be a Hollander representing Hola Towa University Moai.
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Andrew Klyn
A Hollander
Valle Fon Hola Towa Univer
Moai
Authority on Mexico Friday Lecture at Central College
A travel lecture by Vo Theadarea discussing the Pan American Highway and Latin American cultures plays at Central College chapel on Friday February 21 at 9 15 a.m. The illustrated talk features color motion pictures costumes and handicraft from Mexico and Central America.
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Central College Chapel
Vo Theadarea
Mexico
Central America
Schreiber
Motor
Motor Power
Offer Music For Shut-ins By Pella School Ensemble
The Pella School of Orchestral Instruments announces its establishment and first phase. Henry Cox and Hospers Kuyper will play violin duets for shut ins, inviting interested residents during a Cox home gathering, and they request calls to Hospers Kuyper at phone 95.
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Pella
Henry Cox
Hospers Kuyper
Uoat
Cox
Mary F Crane to premiere Trombone So li loquy at Central College concert
Central College Concert Band presents an original trombone composition Trombone So li loquy by Mary F Crane from Monroe Iowa March 6 in Douwstra Chapel. Crane also performs on marimbaphone and piano and sings with college groups. A cornet trio of Carroll Hollebrands Virgil Vander Linden and Fred Duven also features.
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Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Mary F. Crane
Miss Crane
Monroe
Iowa
Carroll
Acion
A Converted Jew Preaching Christ
Dr A A Michelson a noted Hebrew Christian author and radio minister broadcasts the Hebrew Christian hour across the country from station KSO on Saturdays 4 30 to 5 00 PM He formerly served as a judge and attorney in Berlin and moved to the United States over a decade ago becoming a citizen and making a significant impact on religious life.
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A. A. Michelgon
Imperial Courts
Berlin
Michelson
KSO
Legion Members Register Here This Weekend
Local American Legion Post holds a meeting on defense questions and the 1940 convention guidelines urging Posts to register all World War veterans within their areas. Veterans have designated registration days February 20 21 and February 22 at the Memorial Building with coordinators Don De Prenger and John De Prenger. Comrade Clint Knee is invited to discuss highway safety March 31 with a film, as National Commander Milo Warner praises the Post for past Admirership honors and a special Meritorious Award. A luncheon followed the meeting.
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National Defense
American Legion
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National Executive Committee
The
Americans Legion
United States
Iowa Department Legion
Leighton
Don de Prenger
John de Prenger
Clint Knee
Iowa
Highwey
Howey
Post
Gentrad le Knee
Henry Vander Ark
Milo Warner
Conrad
Nick “Vander Flog
Oren
van Niewaal
Decorah Council Ramps Up Rodent Cleanup With Poised Poles
Decorah city officials approve a plan to curb rats by installing 1.0 million rodent poles at strategic locations around town. The move aims to improve sanitation and reduce infestations, reflecting ongoing public health efforts.
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Decorah
Rat
Pella Merchants Unite For Weekend Bargain Drive
Local merchants urge shoppers to visit Pella this Friday and Saturday for deep discounts across clothing groceries tires and more. Special one dollar values and rock bottom prices aim to attract housewives men and children to take advantage of savings on everyday needs amid rising replacement costs. The Chronicle highlights offers on hats coats shirts shoes dresses and home goods and invites non subscribers to read the paper for extra sample copies and plan a weekend trip.
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Pella
the Chronicle
Chronicle
Women Found Burlingame an Able Speaker
Ella Stuit reports on Bob Burlingame speaking at Central College in Pella on The World Today. He praises Dr Scholte, warns of totalitarian threats, and urges renewed sacrifice for Britain and freedom. The event featured a tea in Jordan Hall with Women’s Federated Club and faculty.
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Ella Stuit
Pella
Central College
Bob Burlingame
College Chapel
Wilkins
Women's Federated Club
Burlingame
Dr. Scholte
Iowa
America
Britain
England
Burlin
Women’s Federated Club
Buplagame
Jordan Hall
Second County Tuberculosis Survey Arrangements Made
The Marion County program for tuberculosis survey continues annually with the Main Street Health Bureau and Dr Charles K McCarthy leading efforts with the Christmas Seal Committee. Exposed persons will be examined using tuberculin skin tests and chest X rays to detect early infection and reduce advanced disease costs.
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Merion County
Font
Rector
Burbank
Charles K. McCarthy
State Department of Health
Town Tuberculosis Association
Marion County
Iowa Tuberculosis
McCarthy
McCarth
District Music Contest Will Be Held in Pella
The Pella High School hosts the district music contest with participating schools from the southern district. The event features choral, instrumental, and vocal performances led by Superintendent Saver Buerkens and judges who will select top acts for advancement. The contest emphasizes honoring student musicians and setting a standard for two years of performances.
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Pella
Soural
Cae Terbe
Saver Buerkens
Thas Actaes
Ieee
Notice for John Swank and Tala ton Relaten
Mr and Mrs John Swank and Tala ton invite relatives to a gathering from 7:00 pm at 69 9100 location unspecified. Event details appear partially garbled but indicate a social invitation with a time.
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Mre
John Swank
Tala Ton
Tome Invita Relaten Neta
Ate Ding
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