County Hosts Marion County Boys Basketball Tourney in Pella
Pella welcomes the Marion County Boys Basketball Tournament with nine schools and nine games over January 31 to February 2. The schedule lists Pleasantville Tracy Knoxville Dallas Pella High Pella Christian Melcher Bussey Attica and Trarvey with Ed Wright and Bud Knox officiating.
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Marionounty
Chile
Enosville
Hhard
Pella
Marion County
Pleasantville
Tracy
Knoxville
Dallas
Pella High
Pella Christian
Melcher
Bussey
Attien
Pella High-Pella Christian
Melcher-Bussey
Ed Wright
Bud Knox
Oskaloosa
Planasium
Glen Long
Attica Supat
Lot
Attica
Trarvey
Harold Rowland
Jack Means
Iowa seeks students to fill nursing schools statewide
The Iowa nursing council urged prospective students to enroll now to fill 116 nursing student vacancies for classes starting this month and into spring. Amanda Anderson said openings exist in at least 12 cities, with strict eligibility for Cadet Nurse Corps scholarships. Hospitals listing vacancies include Mercy Burlington and Cedar Rapids, St Luke's Cedar Rapids, Jane Lamb Clinton, Mercy Council Bluffs, Broadlawns Des Moines, and others with various vacancy counts.
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Iowa Nursing Council For War Service
Amanda Anderson
Iowa
Cadet Nurse Co
U.S. Public Health Service
Cedar Rapids
Jane Lamb
Clinton
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Broadlawns Hospital
Des Moines
Town City
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Keokuk
Evangelical Deaconess Hospital
Marshalltown
St. Thomas Mercy Hospital
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Mason City
St. Toseph’s Hospital
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Methodist Hosital
Joseph's Morey College of Nursing
St. Vincent's Hospital
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Rationing Board to Meet All Day Thursday
Rationing Board to be in session all day Thursday at the board office. Chair H P Van Gorp presides with personnel from the rationing base and related offices in attendance for the sectional meeting.
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Heteres & Rationing Base 2
H. P. van Gorp
Chm
Sergeant Jacob Van Dusseldorp Wounded in France
A World War I notice reports Sergeant Jacob S. Van Dusseldorp seriously wounded in action in France on December twenty third. A telegram from Washington confirms the injury and provides his hospital address for visitors. Grace Van Dusseldorp is advised that official condition reports will follow.
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Jacob S. van Dusseldorp
France
Jacob S. van Dudorp
Tam
Dakie van Dusseldorp
Gov't
WUN
Washington, D.C
Grace van Dusseldorp
Dunlop
L Jacob
van Dusseldorp
Pella Christian Boys Rout Harvey High in Lopsided Win
Pella Christian High boys defeated Harvey High 39 to 9 as Melvin Ver Meer, Junior Huyser, and Elvin Hoksbergen each scored six. Harvey led 2 to 22 at halftime. Harvey girls won 26 to 19 with Cox and Vander Veer each on twelve points. Ruth Van de Geest and Josephine Kuldenberg had seven for Pella.
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Pella Christian High
Christian High
Harvey High
Pella
Harvey
Melvin Ver Meer
Junior Huyser
Elvin Hoksbergen
Avise
Third Reformed Mission Circle Program January 18
The Mission Circle of the Third Reformed Church presents a program on Thursday January 18 at 745 PM featuring devotions by Clara Gosselink and a reading on the Influence of Mother by Wilma Van Gilst. The event includes the play Rachel based on Agnes Scott Kent with multiple named characters and slides by Dr Herbert Van Wyk. A free will offering supports Jewish Missions and the Emergency Fund, followed by basement lunch.
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Mission Circle of the
Third Reformed Church
Clara Gosselink
Wilma van Gilst
Rachel
Agnes Scott Kent
Ruth Vogelaar
Max Marion Wittenburg
Mrs. Kalinsky
Tana Mae van
Yasnik
Viola Beyer
Miss Hamilton
Edna de Jong
Sarah
Joyce den Adel Esther
Esther den Hartog Jacob
Robert van Hemert Ben
Bernie van Roekel
Rabbi Moses
Arthur de Cook
Herbert van Wyk
Program Postponed at First Christian Ref Church
The Bible League program at First Christian Reformed Church tonight has been postponed. Speaker William A. Chapman was unable to attend. A new date and meeting time will be announced soon.
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Bible League
First Christian Reformed Church
William A. Chapman
Dutchmen Top ParsonS in Low-Scoring Basketball Game
Dutchmen defeated Parsons 28 to 4 as Central held a brief first-half lead before pulling away after halftime. Darel Menseh paced Central with four baskets and two free throws, while Smith led Parsons with eleven points. Eder and Bud Knox officiated.
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Asketball
Central
Adily
Tors
Darel Menseh
Central Centyred Pa
I Smith
Quakers to Visit Central in Iowa Conference Action
Central hosts Penn Quakers of Oskaloosa on Wednesday January 17 in a two game rivalry as the team pursues a stronger Iowa Conference bid. The Dutchmen look to rebound after a 44 26 win and travel to Dubuque University and Loras College on successive nights this Friday and Saturday.
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Iowa
Dubuque
Dubuque Univers
Loras College
Penn Quakers
Oskaloosa
Penn
Dubuque University
Sully Church to Observe 20th Anniversary
The Sully Community Church marks its twentieth anniversary January 14 with former pastor Rev. Ed Thompson delivering greetings. A Bible Conference led by Rev. A. D. Muse follows and the church funds missions to Africa, Bethel Missions for Jewish refugees, and Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago.
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Sully Community Church
Robert W. Bear
Ed Thompson
A. D. Muse
Muse
Medicine Lake
Minnesota
Heart's Harbor ‘Tabernacle
Louisville
Kentucky
Community Church
Africa
Sudan Interior Msions, Inc
New York
Bethel Missions
Europe
Pacific Garden Mission
Chicago
United States
Indian Speaker Urges Indian Freedom Ahead of War End
Dr Mithrapurany K Alexander, head of the International Affairs Institute, spoke in Deninstra Chapel Thursday on Clashes of World Forces in Sweden. He urged that India’s restlessness cannot be soothed until independence or dominion status is achieved, citing 450 million people and India’s resources. He described four clashes: India’s desire for freedom versus British imperialism, Japan’s empire, and American ideals. He urged public opinion in England to push Churchill and allied leaders toward action for India’s self government.
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Deninstra
Lone
Germany
Cdom
India
Alexander
Raygand
Japan
England
Syston
Ml Croups
Britain
Abundamen
Churchill
Npire
Canser
H. G. Wells
Athens
Anne
Alexader
United State
Philippia
Nvat Bauelanis
Enygkud
France
Hell
Mesander
Vietion
Ameri
Great Britain
Russia
Beheium
Kiwanis Guests attend Rotary Club joint meeting
Rev M Stephen James of New Brunswick Seminary spoke at a Jackson County Kentucky Rotary Kiwanis joint luncheon. He urged guarding freedom and cooperation, noting Germans once restricted such rights while praising service clubs for fostering neighborly aid through small, intimate groups. The program closed with songs led by Rol Klein and brief parish stories.
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M. Stephen James
D. da
New Brunswick Seminary
General Synod
James Zed
Uni
Germany
Rol Klein
Rotarians
Noel Logan
Kiwattiauns
Andrew Branch
Nichlas Gosselink
Jam
Jackson Co
Centucky
Reformed Church
Nominations Extended for War Harvest Awards
The Marion County Farm Bureau and Town Farm Bureau Federation extend the nomination deadline for War Harvest Certificates to January 20. Certificates honor owners who harvest 100 or more acres of soybeans or 150 or more acres of corn, but only eleven farmers have been nominated so far. Farmers, owners, and pickers are urged to report eligible harvesters.
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Marion County Farm — Bureau and
Town Farm Bureau Federation
Local Church Services and Activities
The Third Reformed Church led by Lawrence J. Borst offers 9:30 am Bible School, 10:45 am worship with expository sermons on Philippians, 6:30 pm Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 pm evening service. Guests, civilians, and military welcome. SUULY Reformed Church under Arthur J. Bennink presents 10:00 am worship with prayer for revival, 11:30 am Sunday School, 4:00 pm praise, and other messages including Fifty-Seven Pennies and a wilderness theme.
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Third Reformed Church
Lawrence J. Borst
Christian Endeavor Societics
Messaes
Suuly Reformed Church
Arthur J. Bennink
Les
First Reform Church Morning and Evening Services
The First Reformed Church led by Pastor A Haverkamp offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m with a lesson titled Jesus Begins His Ministry Morning worship at 10 45 and Evening praise at 7 80 p m featuring An Outcast Woman Whom God Remembered Heaven's Doxology is sung in the service.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Jesus
Open Bible Church Notices
Wm Christopulos is pastor with Thursday 8:00 pm Bible Study. Friday 2:00 pm Doreas Ladies meet at Peter Breen home Liberty St hosted by Mrs Gerald Breen. Sunday services include Prayer at 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship 9:30 am and 6:00 pm Young People Overcomer service 7:30 pm Evangelistic service with singing and preaching from God's word.
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Open Bible
Christopulos
Thurs
Doreas
Peter Breen
Liberty St
Gerald Breen
Second Reformed Church Service Schedule
R J Vanden Berg, pastor, conducts morning worship and Sunday School with a children's sermon titled Little Ten minute. Evening worship preaches The speaker Rewarded. Junior C E at 2 00 pm, Senior C E at 8 80 pm, Intermediate C E at 6 0 pm, Fellowship Hour follows.
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Second Reformed Church
R. J. Vanden Berg
Pella Baptist Church and Second Charef Services
Pella Baptist Church with Pastor Swanson holds Sunday School and worship at 10:45. Evening youth meeting and Wednesday 7:30 service. Second Charef Church led by Pastor Verhulst offers 10:00 a.m. morning worship and Lord's Supper. Dutch service afternoon with evening worship and post communion text I John 2:25. Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.
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Pella
A.A. Swanson
Charef
Theo
P. Verhulst
Hollandsche Dienst
Rom
God
Gome
Gospel Hall Services and War Prayer Meeting
George T. Pinches leads Bible class at 10:00 a.m. on foundations of faith and a 11:00 a.m. Lord's Supper. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. on Gods pronouncement of woe. Prayer meeting Sunday 3:15 p.m. and Thursday 8:00 p.m. Warfare of the Church text.
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George T. Pinches
Kiwanis Hear Rev De Bruin on India Independence
Rev De Bruin spoke to the Kiwanis Tuesday on India and its path to independence. He described India's vast topography, climate variations, major religious groups, social strata, and the caste system. He warned that unless colored races are granted equal rights there could be another war. Guests included Klaas Intveld J C De Bruin and Ensign Karl Pohlman.
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de Bruin
Taedia
Himalaya
Jereat Plains
Catentte
Delhi
Madras
India
Indian National Congress
Rev. de Bruin
Tudia
Great Britain
Kiwanis
Klaas Intveld
J. C. de Bruin
Karl Pohlman
Livestock Marketing Study Meeting Set for Jan 19
Farm Bureau leaders from Marion and adjoining counties plan a January 19 meeting in Knoxville to discuss livestock marketing problems. Dr. Nicol, head of the Livestock Department of the Town Farm Bureau Federation, will explain the department work and seek farmer input. The department addresses price floors and ceilings, subsidies, and off the farm factors affecting income. Representatives from eleven counties are invited.
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Farm Bureau
Marion
Knoxville
Stanley Nicol
Livestock Department
Town Farm Bureau Federation
Federation
Nicol
Towa
Lowa
North 2Nd St
Women of Pella Complete Red Cross Kit Drive
The women of Pella finished a Red Cross kit project producing 720 kits and twenty seven pajama pairs in three weeks. Materials from St Louis headquarters funded by Pella Chapter. Kits to be sent to men overseas in combat zones. overseen by Mrs D C Renaud with help from United Service Women and local church groups.
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Pella
Red Cross
St. Louis
D.C. Renaud
Polls
United Service Women
The
Legionary
Women” of
Reformed Churches
First Christian Reformed Church
Baptist Church
Eastern Stars
Daughters of Union Veterans
Little Dutch Take Valley Scalp in High-Scoring Win
Pella High’s Little Dutch defeated Valley Tigers 67 27. Till Tankelwa led both teams with 18 points, while Pete Van Gorp and Tautenbach contributed double digits as all five Pella players scored. Valley’s Trinidad Leon top-scored for the Tigers with 9. Referee: Jack North.
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Kenneth Vander Linden
Pella High
Little Dutch
Valley ‘Tigers
West Des Moines
Pella
Tiger
Bill Lankelma
Till Tankelwa
Pete van Gorp
Tautenbach Gaass
Chuck Vander Moog
Trinidad Leon
Valley
Vander Powell
Dick Sjaardema Tops Insulation Salesmen of Iowa
Dick Sjaardema of Pella placed fifth in a national Johns Manville insulation sales contest. More than two thousand salesmen across the United States competed starting January 1, 1944, with Sjaardema leading Iowa and narrowly ahead of Luther Lee of Grinnell in sixth. Claire Wood Ottumwa, G Wyfen Ames, and James Pilmer Des Moines ranked among the top fifty nationally. Frank T. Goode of Des Moines runs Home Insulation Company serving thirty two central towns including Des Moines.
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Dick Sjaardema
Pella
Johns-Manville
United States
Aardema
Iowa
Luther Lee
Grinnell
Clarce Wood
Ottumwa
G. Wyfen
Ames
James Pilmer
Des Moines
Shoe Stamps To Be Honored In Coming Months
The Office of Price Administration announced that cancellation of outstanding shoe stamps is not being considered. Airplane stamps No 1 2 and 3 in Ration Book 3 remain valid for one pair of shoes each. Local war price and rationing boards were asked to display a warning that cancellations are not being considered while civilian supplies are strained by increased military demand. Production estimates for 1945 and 1948 may delay next stamp validation until next summer.
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Ofice of Price Administration
Des Moines
OPA
Althor
War Production Board
Office of
WPB
Airplane Plants in US Employ Over Half Million People
At the present time more than 500000 persons are employed in United States airplane plants. The figure reflects wartime production capacity and the broad mobilization of the aerospace industry.
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The
United States
Dr D C Watson to lecture on art in Pella
Dr Dudsley Crafty Watson of the Art Institute of age will lecture in Pella on Tuesday January 16. He will speak at the high school in the morning for students then for Federated Club, Kiwanis dinner, and an evening public lecture at the college campus. The talk will cover European art with emphasis on Dutch masters Rembrandt Vermeers and Van Eyck. Admission 50 cents for nonseason ticket holders. Lecture begins 8:00 p m at Douwstra Chapel.
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Pella
Dudsley Crafty Watson
Art Institute of Age
Federated Club
Kiwanis Club
Audiencs
Watson
Art Institute of Chicago
Rembrandt
Franz Ills
Vermeers
van Eyck
Atlanta Journal
Douwstra Chapel
Kline Calls for Real School Reform in Iowa
Allan B. Kline president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation urges immediate action in the coming legislative session to overhaul how rural and local schools are financed. He cites long lagging educational advantages and growing inequalities, urging a real step forward based on analysis and concrete suggestions from a new report.
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Towa
Allan B. Kline
Towa Farm Bureau Federation
Sai
Cpl. Kamerick Wins Bronze Star for Heroism in France
Corporal James Kamerick of the 184th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, earned the Bronze Star Medal on November 17, 1944 for meritorious service in operations against the enemy in France from July 15 to October 20, 1944. He resides with his father at rural route 1 Pella Iowa.
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35Th Infantry
France
James Kamerick
184Th Infantry Regiment
Cpl
Kamerik
RFD 1
Pella
Towa
Red Cross Broadcast Tonight On Major Bowes Show
A special Red Cross radio feature airs this evening from 8 to 8 40 on the Major Bowes program sponsored by Chrysler Corp. The segment titled We the People will be presented as part of the Thursday night lineup and invites listeners to tune in.
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Bowes
Chrysler Corp
Janetthe
The
Red Cross
We the People
Cabsmbois Ee Padene
System Tatoemation Aout Ee Aegis
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Dusseldorp
Washington D.C
Jacob
P.M. Casady
Teis
Sgt
Third Reformed Mission Circle
Parsons
Mensch
Katano
Weber
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Tharp
Walt
Mineart
Bail
Meyer Rg
Ra Pr Sons G Ftf
Antwerp
Smith
Ellinger
Baldwin
Shafer
Auber Ees
Courence
Pasis
Los Dubuque Univertburg
Luther
St. Western Union
Ambrose
Quakers
Sully
Lana
Dr. M. Alexander
Rotary Club
Rev. C. de Bruin
D.C. Watson
States Farm Bureau
Cpl. J. Kamerick
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