Pella War Bond Sales Near Half Million in 1942
Final figures show Pella district war bond sales close to $500,000 with city and townships exceeding quotas. Pella City led, Lake Prairie and Summit Townships underperformed. Summit nearly met its target, while comprehensive census records and local committees boosted participation. Charles M. Moore longtime Olympia official and newspaper figure died in Elms, Washington after a long public career.
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Pella
Pellas Lake
Summit Townships
Pella City
Setolot
Lake Prairie
Summit ‘Township
Prairie
Althouh Summit
Praine
Stawnit
Summit
Ottey
Summit Township
Parl van Hemert
John Vanden Baard
Lake Short
Elmer Nollen
Gi. H. Tysse- Figs
8Census CO
Red Cross
U. S
Roosevelt
Charley M. Moore
Chretiele
Moare
Kaiter
Phil Charles
Milton Mowre
Castles
Keun
Hell
Barle Pranes
Menge
Elnee Eoeral
Fallowimge
Howe An
Bach
Teel
Geyer
Moore
Will Search For Tuberculosis Cases January 19
A county wide tuberculosis exam is planned for January 19 from 1 to 2 pm at Memorial Hall Euosville. The survey targets families with a recent TB case and aims to screen those eligible. Miss Brunsting, RN, notes chest X rays are crucial for early detection and urges participation. the Marion County survey is sponsored by the County Medical Society Christmas Committee State Health Department and the Iowa Tuberculosis Association.
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Yedo
Memorial Dents
Bes Hall
Euosville
Miss Brunsting
Marion County Tuberculosis Survey
The
County Medical Society
Christmaas Committee
State Department of Health
Lowa
Dental Exams At The Public School Routine Checkups
Local authorities announce a program to have every child in the public schools undergo dental examinations. Dr Fred Bosveldt recently graduated from the University of Town Dental College and is coordinating the effort with his wife. The team will inspect teeth, record findings, and urge repairs where needed. The campaign emphasizes early care as essential to health and wartime national strength. David Braafghart and Chester Bricker have arrived at Mt Vernon Town and Cornell College to begin Navy Pre flight training and will proceed to Kansas City for their assignments.
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Fred Bosveldt
Dental College
University of Town
Servce
Bosveld
Bosveldl
David Braafghart
Chester Bricker
Mt. Vernon
Town
Cornell College
Navy
Kansas City
Bond and Stamp Sales Peak in Pella Schools
The Pella Public Schools report a peak in bonds and stamps purchases over ten weeks. The high school spent 34.15 dollars while Lincoln and Webster buildings spent 727.45 for a combined total of 1,661.60 dollars, averaging 166.16 weekly. The report notes the funds could buy two jeeps for Uncle Sam and praises student investment.
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Pella
Lincoln and
Webster
Uncle Sam
Authority on farm machines coming Monday
An article describes the Farmers Night School meeting at Pelkey High School with participants from various community sectors. Talks cover machinery management, maintenance, and operation including tractor work. Herman Kathalo of International Harvester is set to lead next session, highlighting cooperation among farmers and dealers to address machinery shortages.
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Vocational Agricultural Department
Pelkey High School
Pat Elie
Bob Dew
Herman Kathalo
International Harvester Company
Des Moines
Prent
Delwin S. De Haan Named Director at Pella Natl Bank
Stockholders meeting notes the appointment of Delwin S. De Haan to the board as the Pella National Bank prepares for a new leadership phase. The narrative references bank conditions, cash assets, and the community’s interest in stability while highlighting remarks from Mrs. M. Goodwin and Mr. Allen about a shelf-paper contest and later surprise bonds and stamps totaling about ninety dollars.
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Delwin S. de Haan
Pella Nat’l Bank
Pella Na ‘Ional Bank
Delwin S. Be Hse
United States
We Enip
M. Goodwin
Unis
Servic
Goodwin
Fan Deve
Rade
U.S. Navy
Quanset Pint
Whode
Mr. Allen
Me. Allen
College Man Struck by Car Saturday Morning
A college man was struck by a car Saturday morning as he walked along the street. John al tin Calle, a seni or student, was hit after stepping into the path of the vehicle. He was thrown over the fender, suffered head injuries, and was taken to the hospital where he died.
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John
Eamuen
Tre Eddy Tedd
Sghena
Malic
Mecpital
Kalowse
Fran
Henpital Ie Weil
Nasil Fochert Perind
Black's Big Sale Opens With Great Value Range
The store offers a mid winter clearance with a complete stock of fine wearing apparel. Dresses, silk, wool, and rayon garments are highlighted with fur trimmed coats and popular tweeds. The sale emphasizes high quality at reduced prices amid tight merchandise supply and rising costs. Store closed briefly Wednesday to prepare. sale now underway.
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Howe
Contributions Still Coming For Xmas Seals
A fragmented portion of a civic appeal calls for ongoing community donations to Christmas Seals. The report mentions charity committees and local volunteers urging continued support to ensure contributions meet seasonal goals.
Eloquence of Dr. Sizoo at Donnatra Chapels address
Dr. Sizoo delivered a moving sermon on democracy unity and faith as a path to peace. He contrasted modern ideologies and urged a Christian vision with patience forgiveness and courage. The crowd sang America as Herbert Van Wyk gave the benediction and Hal Birch reported on flight training in California and plans in Iowa.
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de. Joseph Synod
Reformed Church
Virernes
Donnatra
Perron
Baptist Church
Whiteleev
Verne
Beri
Mletiaint
Ann International
Joe Tinetinets
Sizoo
Shix
Jon
Holland
Amsterdam
England
St. Paul
Coventry
Chu
Dr. Sizoo
America
Herbert van Wyk
Hal Birch
Central College
Pella
Friends
Hal
California
St. Mary’s
Iowa
Local REA to Attend National Rural Electric Meeting
The Pella Co operative Electric Association plans to attend a national NRECA meeting in St Louis January 1 and 20. Officials say it will focus on rural electrification's role in wartime food production with 800 REA financed systems represented. Discussion will cover expanding electric use in farming, easing material restrictions, and boosting labor efficiency to aid food output for military and civilians.
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Pella
el Ritinn
Accor
Henry Pethoven
National Rural Electric Co-operative
Asoiation
St Mo
NRECA
Power
Coop
Clyde Pyi
Arkiatais
Doh
Ares
Catherine
United Tes
Pethoven
Office of Defense Transportation
Eilis
Ration Stamp No 28 Validity Period Set
War ration news notes Stamp No 28 under Amendment 4 to Ration Order 12 runs January 4 to February 7 1943, matching Stamp No 27 in five week validity. Coffee stamp weight remains one pound as mandated by W. P. and R. Bd 63-2.
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W. P
R. Bd
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Washington
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Weal Bank
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Mr. Moore
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythi
Olympia Lode
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Bad Main Street
Meare
Elise
Hersceen
Ago
Ioe Ima
Mlinoi
Adams County
Minois
Pella Tawa
Denver
Olympic
Thurston County
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Olypia
Portland
Elna
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Polars
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Erste
Howard
Glenn M
Harry D
Harry Ver Steegh
Grinnell
Jows
Howard D. Ver
Steegh
Armed Guard Center
Brook N. Y
Glenn M. Ver
Co. B
168Th Inf
New York
Harry Dwight Ver
U.S. S. Louisville
San Francisco
Calif
van der Meulen
Christina
David Ron Sharman
Bern
DR. J. Sizoo
REA
Supt. Pethoven
St. Louis
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