Business Trip and Local Factory Notes
Paul Farrer spent last week on a Chicago business trip concerning shipping items and freight. He visited Davenport to confer with Bill Henderson of L. W. Ramsey Advertising Agency. Three loaded cars of raw materials arrived Monday, including steel, flat lumber, and pine brick mould used in production. A National heating unit is being installed in the carpenter shop. Several carpenter shop workers assist in the assembly room. Colleen Walker resigned to return to country life. Real Van Veen lists new workers Howard Ver Stee, Henry Veonstra, and Leonard under him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farrer
Chicago
Davenport
Bill Henderson
L.W. Ramsey
Carpenter Shop
Colleen Walker
Real van Veen
Howard Ver Stee
Henry Veonstra
Leonard
Local Notes Include Names and Health Updates
Ina Van Houweling and Mrs. James Nuyteren are mentioned with two Rosscreen employees, Bill Van Maaren and Anna Van Vark, at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa for surgery. Mrs. Moon returns to work after illness. June De Zwarte spent last Thursday in Des Moines. Waxie Rinehart sheds tears over Ted Tibbeel's resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Tibbeel
Life Magazine Photo Exhibit at College Gallery
Central College hosts a Life Magazine photo exhibit drawn from the University of Minnesota and traveling to Sheldon Jackson College after Pella. Dmitri Kessel’s Peiping architecture images from LIFE’s issue depict Forbidden City rooftops and the Inner Starry Wicket Gate. Open weekdays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
China Prep
Lifemages
University of Minnesota
Sheldon Jackson College
Sitka
Alaska
LIFE
Peiping
China
Ancientpital
Psing
Dmitri Kessel
Far East
Editors of
Kessel
Forbidden City
AAA Workers to Aid Farmers With Soils Program
AAA and Marion County Soils Conservation district plan a larger soil conservation effort this year with trained workers to assist farmers in contour layouts and terraces. The program funds training and on farm layout by district technicians, while farmers complete the actual work. A list of trainees includes Glenn Knox, Clarence H. Rietveld, Firmin Metz, Orrie Noah, and many others. The National Safety Council urges drivers to check behind before backing to avoid hitting objects or people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Marion County Soils Conservation District
Knoxville Journal
Soil District
Glenn Knox
Clarence H. Rietveld
Firmin Metz
Orrie Noah
Dewey Rogers
J. Lawrence Goff
C. Rex Hamilton
John R. Fisher
Lawrence Blom
Armour Boot Wm
den Adel
Vesper Musical Sunday Highlights Franck Works
A Douwstra Chapel Vesper Musical Sunday featured a Franck program including the End Organ Choral in minor and the Sonata in A Major performed by Carrie Cox-Vander Moos and Henry Cox. The Chapel Choir under Marvin Thostenson accompanied, with LeCocq as soloist, drawing praise from visitors from Knoxville Oskaloosa and Pella.
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Douwstra
Cesar Auguste Franck
Farndell
Franck
Carrie Cox-Vander Moos
Henry Cox
Marvin” Thostenson
LeCocq
Sane Franck
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Pella
Pella Gifts on Ship Enroute to the Netherlands
Relief cargo aboard the Noordam totals 34,000 pounds from 18 states, with Iowa leading consignments from Des Moines Pella and other towns. Items include a cardiograph, Dutch Gospels, books for Nijmegen and Technical Institute, clothing, food, toys, games and Friendship Boxes for Dutch communities and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Holland-America Line
Noordam
United Service
Iowa
Netherlands Red Cross
Rotterdam
Pella
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Ames
Burlington
Cherokee
Waverly
Waterloo
Webster City
Rembrandt
Nashua
Colorado
Atlantic
Linn Grove
Stockport
Albin
Monticello
Farlin
Eldora
Keystone
Belle Plaine
Extra
Boone
Randall
Lakota
Havelock
Grimes
Peterson
Peterson,” Grand Junction, Estherville, Graetinger
Chariton
Fonda
Beaver
United Service To
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New Jersey
Missouri
Wyoming
Oregon
North Dakota
Montana
Michigan
Minnesota
Illinois
Virginia
Florida
Massachusetts
Nebraska
The
Hague
Amsterdam
University of Nijmegen
Middelbare ‘Technical Institute
No Cows in Japan Milk Letter From Occupation Forces
A letter from Paul H. Tanis serving with the occupation forces in Japan describes breakfast with milk. He writes to his parents about drinking fresh milk that morning, noting it was not exactly fresh but it tasted good and came in a quart wax container.
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Paul H. Tanis
B. HH
Tanis
Japan
Milk Talk Across the Ocean and Canned Milk Critique
The speaker recalls milk from abroad stored frozen for shipment, noting ice still in the bottle and describing it as tasty yet far from fresh. They compare it to overly watered canned milk used for cereals and coffee, hoping for real cows in Iowa.
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Vee
Towa
County Spelling Contest Saturday at Court House
County Spelling Bee set for Saturday at the court room with judges Miss Nell McGowan Miss Nora Sullivan and Miss Artrude Wildebour and pronouncers Helen Grippen and an English instructor. Upper grade contestants from towns invited along with two entrants per town. Certificates awarded and a free trip to the State Spelling Bee in Shrine Auditorium April 9 and 10. The champion receives a bronze plaque bearing the winner and county name.
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Heli Saturda Fobr
Vanaty Court Room
Nell McGowan
Nora Sullivan
West
Artrude Wildebour
Helen Grippen
Marion County
Shrine Auditorium
Kant
Burt Stevenson Elected Pres. of Shorthorn Ass'n
Burt Stevenson was elected president of the Shorthorn Breeders Association for 1948 at a meeting held February 3 at the Christian church in Marion County. Donald Rees of Pleasantville was named vice president, Merrill Kobuck secretary, and J. M. Davis of Knoxville treasurer. Directors include C. T. Van Lint Worth Rankin Jr Lester Kennedy and B C Hudson Jem Larson of the American Shorthorn Association showed International champions and Argentine herds. Wm Imlay and Ray Gillman attended. About 60 people attended. The article also notes the U S accident death toll for last year at 100000, up 2 percent from 1946, with home deaths highest and traffic deaths down from 1946.
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The
Christian Church
Marion County
Burt Stevenson
Donald Rees
Pleasantville
Merrill Kobuck
J. M. Davis
Knoxville
C.T. van Lint
Worth Rankin, Jr
Lester Kenney
B.C.’ Hudson
Jem Larson
American Shorthorn Association
Argentina
Wm. Imlay
Iowa Beef Producers Association
Ray Gillman
Iowa Shorthorn Breeders Association
Hospitalization Insurance Ad by Menninga and Vanderlinden
An ad urges readers to purchase hospitalization insurance for every family member through Menninga and Vanderlinden. It promises peace of mind with comprehensive coverage and emphasizes risk relief for medical costs. The copy targets households seeking affordable protection and stresses family-wide applicability.
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Menninga & Vander Linden
Church services and sermons at multiple local churches
The gospel hall led by T Pinches offers Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with topics on hindering the Antichrist and church unity. Edw H Paris ministers the Second Reformed Church with sermons on Forsaken of God and World Church. Borst of the Third Reformed Church leads Bible talks and a series on Isaiah Fifty Three with music by Walster and guests. A cordial welcome extends to all.
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Carge T. Pinches
Second Reformed Church
Paris
B.D
God
Third Reformed Church
Borst
The
World Church
C. Soci
Pam
Cork
Isaiah
Walster
Costance M. Borst
Vivian Walster
Harold Havenga
Protestant Church Holds English Services On Sunday
Cor Main and Peace announces Sunday morning English service at 9:30 with a sermon on The Future Glory of Soul and Body. An afternoon English service at 1:30 features Christ Versus His Captors from John 18 6 9, and a 7 30 to 8 30 Sunday evening session for the Young People's Society with Revelation studies.
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L. Vermeer
Religious Broadcast and Sunday Services Ad
An advertisement lists Back to God Radio Broadcast sponsored by the Christian Reformed Churches with Sunday programs on KMA Shenandoah KCBC Des Moines and KFJB Marshalltown. It promotes St Mary’s Catholic Mass at 10:00 a.m. and Church of the Open Bible services with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Overcomer Vesper Hour at 7:30 p.m. and midweek evangelistic services with musical numbers.
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Back TO God
The
Christian Reformed Churches
KMA
Shenandoah
KCBC
Des Moines
KFJB
Marshalltown
ST. Mary's
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Church OF the Open Bible
C. 0. Anderson
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Timothy
de Jong
Pete Dingeman
East Third Street
Ulrich Motor Co
Burdock Cut Rate Lumber Co
Oskaloosa, Iowa
W. P
Oll
Burdock’s Cut Rate Lumber Co
Life Magazine
National Safety Council
U. K
Owa
Netherlands
Court House
Shorthorn
U.S
Fowler Telephone Company
van der Veer
Jake van der Veer
Reynolds “Flyer
Gambler
Doctor
Stuart Erwin
Barbara Wooddell
William Wright
Hobart Cavanaugh
Vandermeulen Hoeksema Company
American Legion Hall
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