Night School Graduates Hear Plambeck Talk on Britain
A large crowd at the Legion Hall heard Plambeck describe Britain during wartime, noting agriculture, rationing, air raids, and postwar recovery. He shared images from England, Ireland, and London, praising farmers and business people for unity and urging support for Red Cross and war bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Hero Phunbeck
Station
Des Moines
Thesq
Tawa Vocational Augment Department of Laws
Kenneth Decker
Uirh School Ag
Anthony Tusselin
Chamber of Commerce
Thimbeck
2 Isles
Ministry of Inforation
Plambeck
England
Ireland
Britain
Devas
London
Othe Jes
Central College Quin tet Dominates Wesleyan in Easy Win
Central College’s basketball lineup coasted past Tona Wesleyan on February 19, leading 30 to 14 at the half and finishing with a 60 point total. Holly Wagner and Jeddy Cadet Archfield led with 18 and 15 points respectively as Wesleyan’s efforts were outmatched. Officials were Vic Youn and Wile Hartzell, with Penn College visiting for the season finale tonight featuring Penn’s Oxenreider as a major scoring threat arising from a prior 28 of 63 points for his team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Tona Wesleyan
Centra
Wner
Towa Wesley
Ttal
Garfield
Thompson
H Tapscott
Willis
Sapte the Smutz
Burl Levert McDo
Penn
Plan Larger Tomato Pack Here in 1944
Superintendent A Mo Selo of the Marshall Canning Company attended the annual meeting of the company s superintendents at Marshalltown. Plans for the coming season include expanded farming contracts to raise tomato production, increased equipment in spring, government demand for about sixty percent of the crop for the armed forces, and price offers of 200 per ton on both grade one and two tomatoes.
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A. Mo Selo
Marshall Canning Company
Marshalltown
Sols
Marshall Canine Company
Need Salvage Chairman Very Badly in Pella
Collection of salvage metals and tin cans is at a standstill in Pella after Henry F. Johnson retired on his 86th birthday. The War Board seeks a successor to run the crucial wartime task, hoping a retired but healthy man volunteers. Mayor Frush is trying to fill the post. Total rainfall Tuesday February 22 was 0.88 inches.
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Pella
Henry F. Johnson
Johnson
F. M. Frush
Night School graduates celebrated with certificates and song
Kenneth Decker spoke on the program’s success and Supt. C. C. Buerkens presented graduation certificates. Leonard Allen led a piano rendition by Jean Kuyper as everyone sang God Bless America. Attendees then gathered in the basement hall for coffee, doughnuts, and chat, finding the evening enjoyable and profitable.
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Kenneth Decker
Supt. C. C. Buerkens
Leonard Allen
Jean Kuyper
America
Farmers Night School Closes After Strong Year
The Farmers Night School, organized with the Chamber of Commerce, wrapped a successful season with high attendance and a total of 32 certified members. Certificates were issued by officials, a Red Cross donation was made, and plans were laid for next year with a new council and renewed agricultural promotion.
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School of Popes
Chanter of Commerce
Phumbeck Petheds
Niles
Faeh
Cranup
Petli
Joel Hoard
Sehool
William Don Adele
Franss de Geis
Mr Ruerkens
Polla
Duates
Dick F. Boot
Gerald de Penn Gerrit, Vander Wilt
John den Nooydy
Peter G. Vos
Gerrit van Taalen
Frank E. Boot
Gerrit Roose
John F. Westerkamp
Nh Zioe Mathes Puis G. van Roekel
Hmmm Kagel
Andrew Ven Nowy
John de Penn
Red Cross
Mahaska County
Peter G
Richard van Rocket
John den Nooy
William den Adet
Boot Gerrit
van Haalen
Vander Beek
Vos
John den Nooy Jr
Frank FE. Boot
Louis van Roekel
George Vande Voort
Pella Public Schools approve spring vacation dates
The Board of Education approves a spring break from April 8 to April 17 for Pella Public Schools. Intermission ends after the fifth six weeks period, with commencement set for May 25 and the Baccalaureate exercises likely on May 21.
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Board of Education
Pella
Funeral Service for Mrs P Van Donselaar This Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs P Van Donselaar who died Tuesday February 22 at the home of Dr and Mrs I J Lubbers will be held this Thursday at 2 00 PM at Van Dyke Funeral Home. Interment will be in a cemetery at Holland Michigan.
Army and Navy Train 260000 in College Programs
The army and navy maintain 260000 personnel enrolled in specialized college and university training programs. This system broadens technical and leadership skills across service branches, integrating higher education with wartime preparation and modern military needs.
World Day of Vraver Observed Amid Mixed Reflections
A fragmented notice reflects on the World Day of Vraver held on February 25 with religious undertones. It expresses personal devotion, notes the event’s broad spiritual aims, and calls for participation by church members and women, until a closing prayer.
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Vraver
Pella High Beats Chariton In Close City Rivalry
Pella High edged Chariton 81 to 78 in a tense home contest. Key players Chuck Vander Plow and Billy Howell led scorers before fouling out on double contact calls. Pella gained late from Paul Sents free throws and clinched the win as Chariton struggled to finish.
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Chariton
Ieyamasiv
Knoxville Panthers
Pella
de Gangey
Chargers
Stadl
Chuck Vander Plow
Billy Howell
Grame
Paul Sents
T Ter Sents
Pelly
Brer Rabbit Displays Ice House In Future Studio
A local display showcases Brer Rabbit in a sparkling enamel refrigerator exhibit. The scene contrasts old ice boxes with modern ventilation, inviting the public to inspect how Bre’r Rabbit would fare in a contemporary cold-storage unit.
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Stu Mach
Rabbit
World Day of Prayer Observance In Pella Community
Women from local churches organize a World Day of Prayer service at Second Reformed Church at 2:00 PM on February. The bell will ring to invite all unable to attend. Attendees will join in prayer for suffering women and children, wanderers, the sick, wounded, war workers, soldiers, and Allied leaders. Pastor of the Baptist Church will speak. Everyone welcome.
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Pella
Ars
Lind
Baptist Church
See How a New X Ray Device Helps Foot Pain
An ad describes a machine that lets customers place a foot inside a transparent shoe to reveal misfit issues. Anthony offers a device enabling customers to view their toes and joints under light, helping determine proper shoe fit.
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Anthony
Molle
Iowa Legion Commander Urges Continued Service in Community
Charles R. Logan of Keokuk urged Marion County Legion and Auxiliary members to keep serving at home as war veterans return. He stressed home front jobs, school citizenship, aiding wounded and jobless veterans, and teaching tolerance. The meeting featured a pep band, remarks by Lt. Gov. Blue, and a social close with coffee and cake.
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Liowa
Charles R. Logan
Keokuk
Iowa
Marion County Legion and Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Logan
Tuk
Legion
Auxiliary
America
Ommander O. Hillont
Lorena Honer
Knoxville
Bob Brittel
Roy Pell
Marshalltown
Iowa Auxiliary
Robert Blue
Blue
Town
Pella
Rotary Club Hears Kuyper On Airport Prospects
Rotary members studied future Pella airport possibilities at a special meeting held after a council session. Speakers including Prins and Mayor Crauh hoon discussed low cost field ideas, the need for municipal ownership, aviation education in schools, and potential roles for larger cities and the CAA in expanding a Midwest airport program.
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Pella
Rotartare Tools
Henry Bord
America
Program at 1st Chr Ref Church Evening Entertainment
The Armor Young Men's Society sponsors a 8:00 p m program at 1st Christian Reformed Church featuring Kirst Bella's Family Album. It presents photos of war era life with music, singing, and a violin prologue. Mr T Kempkes directs the choir and associated musicians. Silver offering to cover expenses. Community members invited for Christian entertainment and fellowship.
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Christian Reformed
Armor Young Men's Society
Calel
Kirst Bella
Rome
Instru Aero Paniment
Che Club
T. Kempkes
MIT
Priny Evenine
Christian Entertainment
OPA Sets Public Display Rules for Prices and Rationing
Local War Price and Rationing Board chair Van Gorp urges retailers to post price and rationing charts where customers can see them. Posters may be pasted on cardboard on counters or hung, with meat charts now available. Dealers closing out must notify the board and surrender coupons, while rumors of “point holidays” are false.
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Kansas City
Rosene ‘Turner
Tarehiy
Isa
Teader
Bob
Lubbers
Tel
Eos
Dan Meulpolder Missing in Action
Mr and Mrs Dan Meulpolder received a message yesterday that their son Lt Dan Ray Meulpolder was missing in action in the Pacific. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved parents as they face this uncertainty.
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Dan Meulpolder
Fernoan
Dan Ray Meulpolder
Pacific
Bob Brittell to Assist at Central College
Bob Brittell a local Public School music instructor will split duties next year leaving regular classes and reducing his own program to accommodate a joint arrangement with Central College He will direct summer instruction and likely lead a community band at a nearby town The high school and college programs will collaborate using their instrument inventories to mutual benefit and Brittell expresses optimism about the opportunities this plan offers
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Central College
Bob Brittell
Brittell
Pella Club Presses for Continued Airport Support
The Pella club agreed the local air port should be continued and vowed backing for progressive aviation programs. A special investigating committee was to be appointed by the chairman to study facilities not accessible to individuals such as flight services and weather information.
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George Hansen
Congress
CAA
Kansas City
Rotary Club
Pella
Red Cross Drive Planned For March Week In Pella
Local Red Cross chapter members and directors met to outline a March drive, with work details at Legion Hall starting Monday March 6. Headquarters set a $4200 quota for Lake Prairie and Samui. workers will receive supplies and instructions, and solicitors are urged to attend a Saturday March meeting.
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Red Cross
St. Louis
Lake Prairie
Ft Cor
Iare
Fultz
Pella
Test for Army and Navy Programs Set on March 16
Army Specialized Training Program and the Navy College Program V-12 will be tested nationwide on Wednesday March 16 at 9 00 am. The test will be held in Central College Room 3 with admission by a filled form available at the college general office. Eligible ages 17 to 21 who are high school graduates or expect to graduate by July 1 1944 may sit the exam.
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Navy College
Central College
J. G. Mentink
den College
Army
Navy
Central Beats Simpson In Big Indianola Victory
The Flying Dutchmen of Central overwhelmed Simpson 60 to 27 at Indianola on Tuesday. Central led from the opening whistle, with a 80 to 13 halftime margin and a late finish as substitutes played the final minutes. Chief Garfield topped scoring with 19 points, Weaver 14, Borgman 12, with a lineup including Garfeld Tapscott Borgman Weaver Strope Rauner Mensch Willis Thompson Wheeler Yes. Officials were H E Cole and Vic Young.
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Central
Simpson
Indianola
Garfield
Weaver
Borgman
Garfeld
Tapscott
Strope
Rauner
Mensch
Willis
Thompson
Wheeler
Yes
H. E. Cole
Iowa State
Vic Young
Colorado
Tank Depot Expands Output for Overseas Duty
One army tank depot now prepares more military equipment in a single day than the entire army possessed before the war, reflecting a rapid mobilization effort to equip overseas units.
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Cate
Vlambeck
Germany
Pals
Farmers Night
Treasury
P. van Donselaar
Peaser
Pella High
Br'er
World Day of Prayer
Iowa Legion
van Veen-Van Hemert Post
Kuyper
Tawa
Rat
Ty Stuuseringe
OPA
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