Local notes from Pella span hospital visits and moving plans
Rural Route 1 Forest Roord area residents report numerous Mahaska Hospital admissions and surgeries at Oskaloosa. Many locals, including Darlene Branshart and Henry Johnson, celebrate birthdays and illnesses while neighbors move to new homes and veterans receive furloughs. The Chronicle notes Red Cross plans, church bulletins, and community updates as February progresses.
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Forest Roord
Pella
Mahaska Hospital
Gertrude Vande Voort
Mahaska
Darlene Gail Branshart
Fred Hoekman
Clinton
Wisconsin
Chronicle
Washington Street
Registered Brown Swiss Bull Duke Bought by Ed Ver Meer
Ed Ver Meer and Co of Pella Iowa purchased the registered Brown Swiss bull Curva Vista's Duke 68188 from J Richard Barnes of Oskaloosa Iowa. The sale was reported by Fred Slotse secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association Beloit Wisconsin.
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ED Ver Meer & CO
Pella
J. Richard Barnes
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Fred S. Lotse
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association
Beloit
Wisconsin
Missing Author Sought for Valentine Story
A kindly Valentine tale arrived at The Chronicle Office with only a brief note reading Contributed for the Pella boys and girls. No name age grade or other details were included, and editors request the writer's identity for publication in a future issue.
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Chronicle
Pella
The
Red Cross War Fund Campaign Details
The 1945 Red Cross War Fund drive runs March 1 to 2. The goal is $200,000 to support American Red Cross services for soldiers abroad and civilians at home. Every citizen should contribute to the limit of ability.
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Pella Red Cross
Warner H. Vande Voort
the Chronicle
Red Cross
REA Co op Association Meeting Held Here Tuesday
Four hundred and thirty five members attended the annual meeting at the Legion Hall. Officers reported. two rectors re-elected for three years: Ger Ht D De Jong Otley and Harold Veenstra. New director C H Reunime named. John Boot named president, Veenstra vice president, Vander Wertise and Ver Ploeg directors.
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Pella
Central College Impresses Visitor From Holland
Rev Bastian Kruithof of Holland spoke at Central College during Religious Emphasis Week and wrote of the campus. He praised the chapel, classrooms, library, and music while noting the faculty’s faith diversity, student spirit, and welcoming environment. He engaged in classes, seminars, and social gatherings with faculty and students.
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Bastian Kruithof
Holland
Gan
Central College
Pella
Kruithof
Christian Higher Education
Cauht
Central Col
Graham Hall
Central
Corpuscles
Dewey and Hutchins
WEA Maintains Dairy Payments to Iowa Producers
The War Food Administration will continue dairy feed payments to about 137,000 Iowa producers. Payments for the January through March quarter will be issued as 60 cents per cwt on whole milk and 10 cents per pound for butterfat, with applications due by April. Howard Hooper of the Marion County AAA notes the change aims to conserve materials and reduce costs while supporting farmers against high feed expenses.
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Howard Hooper
Marionunty
Iowa
War Food Administrator
Exra
Hooper
Mr. Hooper
Ration Bank Overdrafts Tightened by OPA Policy
The Office of Price Administration announced February 7 a new procedure suspending ration banking privileges for institutional and industrial users who overdraft ration bank accounts. Restaurants hotels ice cream plants bakeries and other manufacturers may face automatic account closure after a second overdraft with a first repayment opportunity allowed.
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Des Moines
OPA
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Aecount
Red Cross overseas classes train Bougainville soldiers
Pacific Island servicemen learn newspaper basics under S. Griffin, American Red Cross assistant field director from New York City stationed in the Solomon Islands. About 25 attendees join bi weekly sessions featuring lectures, round tables, and actual writing.
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Bougainville
Pacific Island
S. Griffin
American Red Cross
New York City
Solomon Islands
Griffin
Red Cross
Pella urged to plant American elms for beautified streets
Peter Kuyper urges Pella clubs and citizens to back a spring tree planting program. He recalls past maples and poplars as missteps and argues for conserving remaining trees, pruning dead wood, and planting thousands of American elms for a symmetrical, long lasting streetscape. He notes elms resist storms and ice and could transform the town in ten years.
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Peter Kuyper
Pella
Oskaloosa
Ames
Congressmans Hope For Missing In Action Men
Congressmen Paul Cunningham urges families not to lose hope for men listed as Missing in Action. He explains the MIA status and outlines how records follow a chain from unit sergeants to Washington, noting that many MIAs may rejoin their units or be accounted for as POWs.
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Washington
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M.la
International Red Cross
P.O.W
M.ta
Nes
Hope for Missing Soldiers Kept Alive by Local Official
A local congressman urges families not to abandon hope for missing in action soldiers until the War Department confirms losses. He emphasizes that many may reappear and asks residents to share any information to aid in locating these men.
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The Vacant Chair at the Church Service
A writer recalls entering a church on a cold winter night as services begin and a vacant seat prompts reflections on faith. The piece questions believers’ commitment, urging time and talent for Christ and the message that church attendance testifies to shared beliefs.
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Christ
Viersen letter from Elk City expresses Longing for Pella
Viersen of Oklahoma writes from Elk City thanking for a subscription renewal for Lily in Pella Iowa. He notes Lily's 89th birthday, good health, a pleasant birthday dinner, and fond memories of Pella with friends. He praises The Chronicle and describes a mild winter with little snow.
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Oklahoma
Pella
Iowa
Lily
the Chronicle
A. Viersen
Card of Thanks from Vander Linden family
Cards of thanks express gratitude to friends and relatives for cards and help during illness. Marion Vander Linden and family acknowledge kindness from Sully, Iowa, with thanks for support received at hospital and at home.
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Birthday Thanks For Kind Wishes And Cards
A note of gratitude for generous birthday cards and personal congratulations received on a recent birthday. The sender thanks everyone for their thoughtful greetings and warm messages.
Birthday thanks from Mrs John Vink Sr to friends
Mrs John Vink Sr expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for remembered birthday cards and well wishes.
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John Vink, Sr
Thanking friends after the death of Murray Nesbit
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted after the death of Murray Nesbit. They thank all who offered sympathy and those who sent flowers as tokens of friendship and regard.
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Murray Nesbit
Thanking Pella Fire Dept for help at home fire
Herman Stiernemann expresses gratitude to the Pella Fire Department and others who aided during a fire at his residence, noting he was away at the time and appreciating the timely assistance.
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Army
Raymond
Mp Lawton
Cattle
Washington
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Nebraska
Mbert Colyn
Knoxville
Pella
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Iowa City
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Ted
Letter of thanks from Pvt Ralph E Kruseman AGF
Pvt Ralph E Kruseman of the AGF Replacement Depot 2 at Fort Ord California thanks relatives and friends for letters and presents received. He notes they were all fine and much appreciated.
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AGF Replacement Depot
Fort Ord, California
Thanking neighbors for hospital get well wishes note
Mr and Mrs Anthony Nunnikhoven express gratitude for cards and letters received during a stay at Mahaska Hospital. They appreciate the many expressions of kindness from neighbors and friends.
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Jim Humphrey
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Grinnell
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Recollection of hospital kindness from Milton Van Waardhuizen
A thank you note from Milton Van Waardhuizen and family expresses deep appreciation for cards and terse gestures received during his stay at Mahaska Hospital. The support aided his speedy recovery and is gratefully remembered.
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Mahaska Hospital
Milton van Waardhuizen
Thankful note from Mrs Nick Booy for kind deeds
A sincere thanks is extended to all who sent cards letters flowers and visits during hospitalization and after returning home. Deep appreciation is expressed for other acts of kindness shown.
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