Record Crowd at County 4-H Club Banquet
A record crowd of 190 4-H members, leaders, and guests attended the annual banquet Saturday at the Methodist church basement. Ed B. Syndergaard urged 4-H spirit for the New Year. Eugene Harvey presided. Medals, health prizes, and trophies were awarded to top club members for 1940 achievements. various named members received honors and recognitions.
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Methodist Church
Ed B. Syndergaard
Eugene Harvey
Helen Marie Hudson
Herbert Cline
Jas. Holland
Donald Rodgers
Pleasantville
Reid Booth
Doyle Rodgers
Donald
Carroll Phillips
Ion County Health Chimpion
Iowa State Fa
Maddy
Attica
Phite
Harold Core
Thomas E. Wilson
Lyle Edwards
Arthur Vriezelaar
Otley
Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association
Colt Club
Iowa
Billy Hilsabeck
Billy Bucklew
Ellis Jordan
Madeline Vriezelaar
Margaret Spaur
Kathryn Metcalf
Marjorie Hill
Myrtle Kimler
Mary Loreen Harvey Helen Marie Hudson
Worth Rankin, Jr
Donald Vanden Berg
Enforce Law Requiring Stops at Schools
Pella mayor Dr. T. G. Fultz announced a new plan to enforce school crossing stop signs. Patrols will record license numbers from curbside crossings and summon repeat violators before the mayor. Five numbers are pending action. violators from Knoxville have already been checked.
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T. G. Fultz
Pella
Bonnie Thomassen
Webster
Knoxville
Schools of Japan Changing, Betty Liggett Reports
Betty Liggett writes from Yokohama dated November 24 1940 to Mr. and Mrs. M Vander Linden about changes at an old girls school in Japan. She notes a new Japanese principal changes in curricula and class size, increased patriotic activities, and a shift toward a more serious Christmas program.
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M. Vander Linden
Betty Liggett
Yokohama
Japan
Blu
Old Indies
Empire
Ferris
Mission Board
Dr. Shafer
South China
Auburn Seminary
Edinburgh
International Friendship Club
Union Church
Church
IFC
Russia
Tokyo Madrigal Club
J. Luke's International Hospital
America
Masseur
Amah-San
Saporo
Hokkaido
Nine Cents Will Go a Long Ways At Allen's Store
Allen Store showcases a brim full of household and wear items with many bargains at 9 cents each. Infants' department offers excellent values, hosiery for women and children, and colored glassware in Queens ware. Hundreds of articles await buyers with the best way to learn via the advertisement in this issue.
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Allen’s
Allen
Queensware
January Sale Starts Today at Van Sittert's
The Van Sittert's Dry Goods Store announces nine days of extraordinary values running January 16 through January 26. The store features Amana blankets plaid and pastel sheets 80 square sheets bed spreads Munsing underwear robes pajamas hose girdles gloves Topmost Prints rayon and silk dress goods plus hundreds of accessory bargains marked at affordable prices throughout the store. Don’t miss this time limited sale.
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van Sittert
Card of Thanks for De Reus Family
The De Reus family thanks friends for expressions of sympathy and offerings on the death of husband and father Ned A. De Reus. Mrs. Gertrude De Reus and Children.
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Ned A. de Reus
Gertrude de Reus
Combi Brontanegus Plot Shifts Amid Sand Dust
A fragmented report notes Combi Brontanegus plans disrupted by sand dust pockets near Witlens neon Eve. Officials describe unexpected delays as authorities scramble to move into the apartment complex by Obrintmas.
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Witlens Neon
Eve, Reently
Aly Pated
Ek Cea
Obrintmas
Community church schedule notes and leaders
Open Bible Church lists Sunday services and youth events with special meetings and children’s programs. Second Reformed Church outlines Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. with youth training, senior C E, and leaders named, focusing on faith topics for youth and community.
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Second Reformed Church
Paul
Ella Jane van Sittert
C. E
Semon
Sandven
Mary van Artaidalen
Sunday Services and Programs at First Reformed Church
Rev A Haverkamp presides with Sunday school at 10 45 am presenting The Slighted Invitation. Morning worship on the gospel theme The Purpose of the Gospel. Holland service at 2 00 pm. Third Reformed Church Evening praise at 30 pm with He Went Away Sorrowful.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Third Reformed Church
G. Menning
Local Churches Schedule and Services Adverts
Baptist Church lists morning and evening services with sermon titles The First Christian Reformed and Third Reformed Churches announce Sunday school times and sermons Gospel Services set in store building with J W Farquharson preaching next week English wartime plum pudding note and Beatrice Broadfield of Glenwood receives plum pudding from Worchester sister.
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J. W. Farquharson
England
Beatrice Broadfield
Glenwood
Worchester
Iowa Farm Bureau convention set for Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa plans ahead for the Iowa Farm Bureau federation annual convention expected to draw over 6 000 members and wives January 20 to 24. State officials say many committee members will arrive Sunday to begin preliminaries and oversee 10 commodity and group conferences in city hotels. Prominent leaders from extension service Iowa State College USDA and other bodies will speak. A women’s session will end with a banquet addressed by Mrs Charles W Sewell and Father Ligutti. The first general session is January 22 at Shrine Temple with President Francis Johnson delivering the annual address and reports by V B Hamilton and O W Beeler. The Farm and Home Exposition will host exhibits that evening.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
The
Extension Service
Iowa State College
United States Department of Agriculture
Skating Party At College Gym This Evening
Night School and Part Time Class members with F. F. A. boys and guests attend a skating party at the College Gym this evening Thursday January 16 at 7 30. Committee members are Gilbert Klein and Warner Willemsen. Further information from either gentleman.
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College
Gilbert Klein
Warner Willemsen
Grinnell portrait identified as James W Grimes from Iowa
A long held Grinnell College portrait in the Alumni Recreation Hall was traced to an original in the State Historical Building portrait gallery. The Des Moines paper revealed the painting depicts James W Grimes, Iowa senator during Reconstruction, confirming its identity.
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Grinnell College
Grinnell
State Historical
Des Moines
James W. Grimes
Iowa
World War II Significance Topic Dominates Farm Bureau Meeting
Rural leaders gather at Hotel Fort Des Moines for a Wednesday dinner and talks on the program. Thursday features national figures Ed A. O Neal Karl Oldsen and Thurman Arnold discussing the impact of World War II on American agriculture, followed by a Drake University stage play and a panel. Friday covers resolutions and the annual business session.
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Zation
Fort Des Moines
Ed.a. O'Neal
American Farm’ Bureau
Karl Oldsen
National Defense Council
C. V. Gregory
Wallaces’ Farmer
Thurman Arnold
United States
Chas. W. Sewell
Associated Women of the A. F. B. F
Apenkern
Drake University
Hay and Pasture Topic at Night School Meeting
A night school gathering discussed hay and pasture utilization and legume silage. Farmers showed interest in chopping hay for barn storage and noted risks like spontaneous combustion. Next week the forum on Electricity on the Farm will feature device displays and questions. Edward Hambro is the main speaker.
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Edward Hambro
Footwear sale at Tysseling's Store prompts bargains
Footwear demand drives Tysseling's mid season sale with many items cut to surprising lows. Low and better grade shoes for men and women feature deep discounts on sport oxfords sno shoes and rubber footwear including overshoes arctics. Children’s and work shoes also priced to attract buyers as wet season comes.
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The
Chronicle
Tyssell
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Ed Syndegaard
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Alsn
Jack Hudson
Joan Visser
Donald van Haalen
Robert Harvey
Florence Finarty
Omaha Livestock Exsition
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Robert Bane
Dean Hodgson
Dixie Shawver
Dean Shawver
Cousid van Haalen
Id Boothe
Glen Arden Freel
Ellis Jordan Keith Agan
Herbert Rees
James Brooks
Maxine Crandall
Billy Tlilsabeck
Helen Boothe
Harold Nichols
Delno Maddy
Iliary
Second Christian Reformed Church
Ian
Deanna Durbin
Robert Cummings
Advics
ADM
Harold van Zante
SKY
Walter Pidgeon
Joyce Compton
Rangers OF Fortune
Fred MacMurray
Albert Dekker
Patricia Morrison
FBI
Clark Gable
Siseset Tracy
Claudette Colbert
Hedy Lemarr
Mew
World News
Open Bible Church
the Friendly Church
T. A. Tousley
J. van der Ploeg
Rexall Store
C. B
Vicks Vapo
D. E
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Vander Linden
Iowaf
State Committee
State Resolutions Committee
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Star-Brand
Ladies’ Arch
Oxfords
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