Local notes on visitors and family events in East Moline and nearby towns
The column records dozens of local figures visiting relatives across Iowa and nearby states. It notes weddings, birthdays, train trips, hospital updates, and community happenings involving Hugser, Vander Hart, Vander Meer, Bandstra, and Ver Steere families, with military mentions and church notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hugser
East Moline
Ilinois
Letitue Vin Haren
Mar Flager
Duty
Uae
Gerla
Will Hole
Linden
Hetreee Vande Linder
Bowen
Mig
Dolen Gerdlart
Evia Dane Vander Hart
Bred Ste
Phaw
Wayne Pos
Pos
Dra Vrievelaar
Tracon
Vrievelaar
Martin Nelson
de Geus
Oskaloosa
Walter Ver Durht
Newton
Chicatro
Neal den Besten
South Holland
Minois
Will Slobe
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
H.W. Sloe
Slade
Slabe
Jeesanan
Swift & Co
Kirstetian Reformed Church
G. Winider
Bedition
Mahaska
Evalena van
Aga Meyer
Della van Wyk
Joe Vande
Wm. van Vliet
William Stursmin
Bette
Pfe
Martin A. de Jong
Junction City
Kansas
Judith Ann
Lena Dedome
Peter Bandstra
Auni
Carl Weinrich's Organ Concert Pleases Pelle
An appreciative audience at Douwsten chapel last evening enjoyed Carl Weinrich's recital. He presented a demanding program with precise pedal and manual work, captivating amateurs and connoisseurs alike with his accurate rendering and poised stage presence. His informal remarks added charm while his memory for the program impressed listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Weinich
Douwsten
Weinrich
Thas
Sven
Espen
Marion County Sets 1944 Soybean Quotas by Township
At a Marion County meeting, a total 23 000 acres for soybeans in 1944 was divided into township goals. Townships vary from 3200 to 1696 acres with Chay Dallas Frankli Liberty Pleasant Grove Lake Prairie Red Rock Polke East Knoxville West Knoxville Union Summit Washington and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
LCS
Marion County
Chay
Dallas
Frankli
Indiana
Liberty
Pleasant Grove
Lake Prairie
Red Rock
Polke
East Knoxville
West Knoxville
Union
Summit
OS Washington
Marion
News From Our Service Men Report From Overseas Letters Home
Fragmented readable lines describe soldiers writing from various locations about camp life, trains, jungle travel, and daily routines. Mentions of Water Plant, Petty fears, and hopes to hear from loved ones appear amid disjointed notes. The tone is informal and reflective with personal bonds and reassurance.
Del De Haan to Manage Farmers Co-op Exchange
Del De Haan will manage the Farmers Cooperative Exchange a local co op serving farmers with buying and selling. The organization offers grain elevator wholesale services livestock feeds hardware and storage and has paid thousands in cash and deferred patronage dividends recently. The board expects increased member engagement and business growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Sr
Cosoperative
Del
AAA
Cooperative Exchange
Miss Emily Jones Named Mahaska Home Economist
Miss Emily Gwendolyne Jones is named Mahaska County extension home economist and will begin work this week. She previously served as extension home economist at large in Iowa, holds a BS in home economics, and has taught homemaking in Texas. She will work with I. T. Storey and 4 H groups to promote Extension Service education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Gwendolyne Jones
Mahaska County
Hazen C. Pettit
Mahaska County Farm Bureau Board
KR. OK. Bliss
Agricultural Extension Service
Iowa State College
Miss Jones
Iowa
North ‘Texas State Teachers’ College
North Agural College
Texas State College For Women
New Home
Allison
Texas
Texas State Planning Committee
Rock Island Bonds Buy Boosts War Loan Drive
Rock Island Lines subscribes to 35.7 million dollars of War Loan securities in the Fourth War Loan Drive. J. D. Farrington, the road’s chief executive officer, says the purchase allocates funds to counties and cities along the route. Fourteen states and nearly 300 counties benefit. Iowa counties receive 1.625 million dollars across 65 counties at 26 thousand each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Lines
J. D. Farrington
Iowa
Otley Co op Elects John Vanden Baard Again President
Fragmented notes describe Otley Co op meeting proceedings on February 22. John Vanden Baard is noted as president reelected amid reports of meeting speeches, nominations, and routine officer appointments, with community members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vanden Baard
The
Otley
Little Dutch to Play Lincoln of D. M. Friday Eve
The Little Dutch, aka Des Moines Lineal, meet Lincoln of Des Moines Friday evening in a pivotal South Central conference clash. Pella and Chariton vie for spots as Indianola and Knoxville also sit midpack. the night card features four curtain-raisers with an AP high school pep band, as Pella eyes a final home game and Des Moines trip before the sectional tournament begins in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hele High
Des Moines
Lineal
Abe-Lincolnites
Heuse
South Central
P.tls
Gnasey
Eids
Abia
Chariton
Central Wok
Indianoka
Knosville
Oscealie
Pella Chariton
Reves
Marcia Kuyper
Hat BrittelPs Pep Band
Wright
Chin
Pella
West Tech
North High
Oskaloos
Eddyville
Gas Ration Enforcement Tightened in Des Moines District
Des Moines district OPA announces strict enforcement of gasoline rationing after a Feb 14 warning period. Irregular or counterfeit coupons will be rejected, and penalties will fall on the supplying distributor who must recover from the retailer. Consumers are urged to assist in spotting violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Office of Price Administration
Donald D. Holdoegel
OPA
Undefined fragmentary entry remains from historical page
The readable text is fragmentary with names and phrases that resemble a damaged OCR of a historical newspaper. Content lacks a coherent event, clear individuals, or identifiable organizations to summarize into a complete card.
Indict Four For Murder Of W. H. Bare
The grand jury indicted four men for the murder of W H Bare. Witnesses Elen Brown and Phyllis Pierce testified after waiving their right. County Attorney Leon Miller and special assistant N D Shinn assisted the investigation as court proceedings await arraignment and plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bare
Elen Brown
Phyllis Pierce
Leon Miller
N.D. Shinn
All-College Play Friday Evening Preview
A fragmentary notice lists participants and routes for an all college play event Friday evening. Names include Gaylord Kindley Prairie City and Raymond D. Van Zante Radcliffe to Taichton with others from Pella and nearby areas. The text is garbled with many unreadable segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odles
Wachineton Goemsat
Levilia O-Lalaa
Eowsk
Hill
Gaylord Kindley
Prairie Cite
Celtis Raymond D. van Zante
Radssiile
Taichton
Gerrit Var Hulzen
Pella Vonles
Bavii Blaniers
Pella
Ryehoven
Pella Hart
Della Ey Sharon
Hiner
Fie City Rente 1
Chronicle Readers On the Move
Chronicle readers are listed with names and routes as they relocate between towns and streets including Monroe Pella Sully and Independence. The note names addresses and street routes such as Route 1 Route 2 and Washington Street as part of a local moving or delivery listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarence Viender Menten
Eayad Faa
Hawe
Mic
Viener Mewlen
Keeles
Canty Aaa Committee
Bari
Mery
Fen Vander Meer
Conan
Muchipaati
Nant
Peter G. Guare
McConk Field
Nebraska
Geary
Gauss
Clarence Gondetl
Peter
Vyn Turioupir
McCook
Florida
Don Poortinga
Willian Kuyaird
Dawa
Mini
Ini
Phyllis Ver Mlueye
Mar Roe
Dillon
J. Koviker
Aih
Tawa
Anthony
Central Colle
Florence Huson
Alt Vor Meer
Provence
Peo
Lubbers
Bastons
Parma
Lijmen
Moat
Beton
Wali Uller
Mr. Cool Pern
West
Thes Mathur
Brana de Heer Meares Hospital
Gernt Eben
Joe
Marion County State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Member
Carl Weinrich
Een
Albert
Sailor Keuning
Des Ball
Dee Lena Fanns
Neal Kage
Wien
Cource
Emily Jones
Rock Island
Antenne
Herfee
America
Benget
de Gensen
Lincoln
D. M
Sherif Paul Applesate
Mien
Hays
Knoxville’ Journal
Boat Furniture CO
Chronicle
Deep Rock
Cornie van Roekel
Farmers
Coolerator
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