Central College To Offer Aviation Course For Students
Central College will sponsor a Collegiate Private Flight Training Program under Civil Aeronautics Administration supervision beginning February 1. About 30 students total will enroll, with a 92 hour ground course and 36 to 46 hour flight course. Flight instructors Douglas R. Alexander and Geo J. Hansen from Waterloo will lead the program, using a leased 90 acre field near Pella with two landing areas and two hangars. Applicants must be U.S. citizens aged nineteen to twenty-five, matriculated in the college, and able to meet medical and parental consent requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Douglas R. Alexander
Geo. J. Hansen
Waterloo
Sear
Centerville Junior College
Hangen
Alexander
Elbert van Maanen
Pella
Gun Club
United States
Civil Aeronautics
Advisory Board
Action
S. A. Sandren
D. R. Alexander
Reverend Harold Gamble Addresses G-Men
The Baptist minister Harold Gamble of Ames delivered an inspiring address to G-Men at a local church Monday evening. He urged that Jesus Christ unlocks inner power and external resources for righteous living and cited Christ as key to international situations if believed and practiced. Attendance was notable for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gamble
Baptist Winter of
Ames
G-Men
Jesus Christ
Christ
Thank You Notes From OskaloosaFriend
A reader thanks friends for Christmas and birthday support during a four month hospital stay in Oskaloosa. Grateful for ads, visits, and radio chronicle, the message praises true friendship and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Arie Waardhuizen, Jr
Otley
Miss Marie Healy Leaves Pella Public Schools
The Board of Education accepted the resignation of Miss Marie Healy, longtime commercial teacher at Pella High School, who will join a private Miami Florida Business College. Healy cites better opportunities and climate, noting her students have excelled in state contests and many graduates remain active in local business. The district plans to select a replacement after the current school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Marie Healy
Pella High
Maytag
Newton
Rolacreen
Dutch Princess Hears Prayer For Homeland
Princess Juliana of the Netherlands attended a Sunday service at West End Collegiate Reformed Church in New York. During Rev. Dr. Edgar Romig’s sermon, prayers called for the overthrow of tyranny and the restoration of civil and religious liberty for the Dutch people. About 1,800 worshippers filled the church with many outside, and the princess later visited Old Westbury before lunch with W. R. Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Dr. Romig
New York
Old Westbury
N. Y
W. R. Grace
Steamship Line
United States
Netherlands
Juliana
Alexander Loudon
Loudon
Romig
Meulpolder Bros. Capture 16 Prizes at State Fur Show
Dan and Lane Meulpolder of a Pella area fox farm won sixteen prizes at the Town Fur Breeders show at Hotel Fort Des Moines on January 10 and 11. About 150 Silver Fox pelts were shown and their entry earned five of the top ten placements including ten ribbons and six commercial prizes. The judges praised the Meulpolders for high quality fur and strong exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Lane Meulpolder
Pella
Fur Breeders’ Association
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Towa
Mealpolders
Burlington, Ta
Meulpolder
Iowa
Lane Muelpolder
Fine program prepared for county conference
The Marion County Older Boys and Girls conference in Knoxville on January 21, 1941 will feature leaders Aimee Harvey and Gordon Maddy. The Christian Church hosts a daylong program themed Only Be Strong and Brave with registrations, assemblies, worship, discussions, a nominating committee meeting, panel on Christianity today, a banquet, and an 8:15 adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville
Aimee Harvey
Gordon Maddy
Christian Church
Mo B. Babcock
C. G. Herbrecht
Roscoe Lepper
E. Thiele
Youth Organization Church
M. M. Pigg
Hermio
Margaret Thomassen
Howan
Chandler Kurtz
Courthouse to Close Saturday Afternoons After February 1
At a called meeting of Elective County Officers the offices in the Courthouse will close at 2:00 PM on Saturdays starting February 1. The lower corridor and ladies’ rest room remain open until 5:00 PM. The change takes effect January 1, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Leader of Ref. Church guest of Rotary Club
Rev Henry Beltman, director of Domestic Missions for the Reformed Church in America, spoke to the Rotary Club about the migrant seasonal worker issue. He described about five million people living itinerant lives, moving from drought zones to harvest regions, often lacking education, medical care, and spiritual guidance, and noted limited government success with the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Beltman
Rotary Club
Beltman
The
Reformed Church In
America
Cigh
West
California
Hollandale
Minnesota
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Reformed Church
Mr. Beltman
Meeting of Legion And Auxiliary in Knoxville Jan 23
Members of American Legion Posts in Marion County and the Auxiliary Units will gather at Memorial Hall in Knoxville on Thursday, January 23 at 8:00 p.m. for a county meeting. Women will present a program and speakers of prominence will address the body, with a large delegation hoped from Pella. Information from County Commander Will S. Van Hiemert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Marion County
Auxiliary
Knoxville
Memorial Hall
Pella
Will S. van Hiemert
Taxpayers notice on Homestead credit collection at Marion Bank
City Assessor L. A. Sents announces weekly Saturday sessions in the basement of the Marion County State Bank from 1 to 8 PM to handle Homestead credit claims, with a deadline to file by April 1 to receive the credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
Clearance Sale Starts Today at The Model Store
The Model Clothiers Wormhoudt and Kempkes announce a clearance sale starting today January 16 offering their entire stock at deep discounts. Overcoats suits hats shirts and more are reduced as defense pressures raise material costs and future prices. Buy now for winter wear and next season essentials while stock lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Model Clothiers
Messrs. Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Dhplay
Dakota Corn Relief Dispute Over Local vs Dakota Corn
The Dakota Relief committee faces a misunderstanding about selling and buying corn between local and Dakota markets. Local corn is valued higher after shelling and trucking costs, creating a claimed difference of about two hundred bushels. Members delay sending funds until Dakota's committee bills arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Miss Fienne Leaves Marion County for Indiana Role
Miss Johanna Fienne, a demonstration agent in Marion County for two years, resigns to take a Home Demonstration Agent position in Indiana. The Home Project Women of Marion County regret her departure but wish her success in the new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Fienne
Marion County
Indiana
Fianna
Dr Schaffer Addresses Central College on Japan and China
Dr L Schaffer associate secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions spoke at Central College chapel about Japan and China's situation after returning from three months in Japan. He urged economic pressure on Japan to aid China but warned against war, defended Christianity's role, and predicted bright missionary days ahead in China and Japan. Ella Stuit chaired remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College Chapel
L. Schaffer
Board of Foreign Missions
United States
Japan
Germany
Amelia
China
Axia
Chin
Schaffer
America
Ella Stuit
Skilled Men Wanted for National Defense Jobs
Deficit of skilled workers remains a major issue for arsenals navy yards and the air service. Demand is high for toolmakers instrument makers machinists aircraft instrument mechanics aircraft mechanics metalsmiths coppersmiths ordnancemen shipfitters and related trades. Inquiries should go to the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at first or second class post offices or read notes in third class offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Death and homicide rates reported in United Stepan 1040
The report notes deaths by own action and homicide rates in United Stepan during 1040 with line Jed cited. Authorities document rising fatalities and violent incidents, detailing regional patterns and potential contributing factors within the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Stepan
Public Schools Start Second Semester With New Courses
This week opens the second semester in public schools after term tests and year records. The high school adds elective courses such as Business Training Bookkeeping Commerce Law Economics Geography and Grammar. Two new Oral English classes under Mr Birdsall will be organized and Vocational Guidance offered to help pupils plan future college work or a vocation. Mr Dickendorff will lead the new course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdsall
Dickendorff
Central College Dutchmen Drop Week End Games in Iowa Trip
Central College paid losses on a three game week end trip to Loras Dubuque and Luther. Voskuil led with ten points against Loras while Riedel paced Dubuque with twenty points. Luther held Central to zero at halftime and won 43 to 26 with Voskull scoring for Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Loras
Dubuque
Luther
Winter
Athletex
Central
Voskuil
McKay
Joyce
McFadden
Dubuque U
Central Tuymes
Persoon
Peterson
Voskull
Kenny Dahlstrom
Armistice Day freeze kills many fruit trees across several states
Andrew Ver Ploeg reports severe damage to fruit trees after a sudden zero-degree drop on Armistice Day. Many varieties including Jonathan Delicious Grimes suffered heavy losses while Russian varieties like Yellow Transparent fared better. The damage spans Iowa Nebraska Missouri Illinois and Minnesota with many trees dead or unlikely to bear fruit again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Ver Ploeg
Jonathan
Delicious
Grimes
Hansen
Iowa
Nebraska
Misssouri
Ilinois
Minnesota
Public Forum with Edward Hambro on Nazi Norway Invasion
Edward Hambro, son of former Norwegian Parliament president Carl Hambro, speaks at Pella High School about the Nazi occupation of Bergen and Norway. The event includes discussion, starts 8:15 PM with no admission charge, and follows adult classes. Hambro later appears at Central College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edeward Hambro
Pella
Edward Hambro
Carl Hambro
Hambro
Bergen
Addalanes
England
British Broadcasting Company
America
Hegan Authority
Hie
Gaertn
University of Oslo
Central College
Dipere Ie
Den Adel to Celebrate 36th Year in Business
Dick Den Adel marks forty five years in community apparel service with a storewide sale on Friday January 17 after a Thursday closing. A complete stock includes overcoats coats suits sweaters jackets rainwear underwear pajamas shirts and accessories. Read the advertisement in this issue then visit the store for best selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick den Adel
Pella
Mr. den Adel
den Adel
Pure Chasera
Pelle
Public sale dates listed for several locations
The notice lists sale dates for Hemert near Otley and Leighton areas with names like Van Roskel and Gerfry Van Hetets scheduled around January 28 and February 6 to February 8. Hoisted by public notice officials.
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van Maanen Farm
den Hartog
Reuben van Maanen
van Maanen
Miss Marie Healy
H. S
Florida
Meulpolder Bros
U. S
Reverend Henry Beltman
Arkansas
Missouri
Imperial Valley
San Joaquim
Legion and Auxiliary
L. A. Sents
Miss Fienne
Roy
Hage
al ‘Ation Bey
Mel Haton
Lee
DR. L. Schaffer
Central Thurs
Andrew Ver Ploeg
Norway
Edward I. Hambro
D. den Adel
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