Sixty Farmers Join Jasper County Soils District in Year One
The Jasper County soils district reports its first full year of operation with sixty farmers joining and eighteen farm plans completed. The district emphasizes organized groups and credit for progress to Extension Service, ANA, local schools, press, and cooperating agencies.
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Jasper County Soils District
Lawrence Hamnerly
King
Ana
Erongie
Individ
Dasper County
Suic Res
Fight Polio in Annual Appeal January drive
A wartime style appeal urges nationwide fundraising from January 14 to 31 to defeat infantile paralysis also known as poliomyelitis. The message frames the disease as a foe on the home front and credits historical epidemics, urging citizens to send donations to the president at the White House.
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United States of America
Abe Lincoln
America
National Foundation For
National Foundation
White House
Farmers form new groups under Soils District Commissioners
The Soils District Commissioners report new farmer groups organized for this year. After petitions and letters elected, four farm planning meetings will lead to complete plans and formal agreements with the Commissioners. Leaders named include Paul Van Dyke, Raymond Mitchell, Harold Kling, and Merlen Schnay, with several others listed.
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Soils District Commissioners
Techmeian
Lynnville
Paul van Dyke
Home for the Aged hosts visits from many families
Numerous visitors from Sully Peoria and nearby towns call on Mrs. De Jong Vander Hart Langstraat Van Gorp and others at the Home for the Aged. Several residents are ill with strokes and weakness. No religious service this week due to sickness as the Red Cross opens nurse clubs in Australian cities for U S army nurses on leave.
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Martin de Jong
Tom Vander Hart
PL de Jonge
Gerrit’ M. van Gorp
Sully
M. van Gorn
Henry Welle
Clk. Welle
John Bennink
Peoria
Joe Vanden Heuvel
Abram den Adel
M.ad
Arie KI
den Tlurtoss
Andrew Vos
John Sterk
Eddyville
John de Vrn
Gysbert van Ede
Tittle
B. van Re
Kate den Adel
Ralph Kempenaar
Will den Hartogrand
Wilbert Kempenaar
J. M. Kempenaar
Gerrit de Wolff
Oskaloosa
Andrew van Houweli
Walter Renaud
Florence Vander Kamp
Katherine Kooistra
John Kooistra
Newton
Mary Brand
Joe Vanden Berg
John Breed
G. W. den Hartog
Jean
Anthony Griffioen
Gertie Griffioen
Newt van Veen
Stanley
Peter Bree
Philip Vaughn
W. den Hartor
American Red Cross
United States Army
Army Hospital
Dean Graves
Officome
Rose
Bill Gosselink
Casement Department
Bill
Cornelia Rhynsburger
Mary Jane Baron
Jack Rhynsburger
P. I. Kuyper
Chicago
Ings
Camp la Jeune
Carolina
Former Employees Share News From Beaton Beacons Chronicle
Letters from former staff reveal updates on colleagues Viola promoted to Second Clerk in the Waves, Colonel Van Rees ill in Lone Beach, and Paul Maly living in Beatene New York. The piece notes wartime payroll bonds, church activities, and local business orders for blinds and venetian shades across multiple sites including Camp Lejeune Cedar Rapids Moberly Pueblo and Des Moines.
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Cour
Beth Fren
Viola
van Rees
Lone Beach
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Woodland — Hospital
Moberly
Mt. Carmel Church
Pueblo
Colorado
Masonic Hall
Co. of
Des Moines
Chaplin Stee
Pella Chamber Discusses School Direction and Band Debate
The Pella Chamber meeting covered future control of the municipal chart under one director, with mixed views from band members and a tepid push for action. President Tysseling led the session, with plans for a February 21st forum featuring Herb Phonbeek of radio, and the Bay City Baptist Church centennial noted along with road marker needs.
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Pysselime
Board of Education
Pella
Severn
Tysseling
Herb Phonbeek
Kiwanis Meeting Reviews Club Assets and Roles
Kiwanis heard Dr. J C Chamberlin discuss club assets and liabilities, noting the value of mentors and active members. The meeting, led by Dirk Bootsma in the president’s absence, welcomed Vander Linden as a new member and guest Sheila Gladstone with Dr. Chamberlin. Bob Heerema announced his upcoming military service. Rudy Ulrich launched an attendance contest starting Feb 1, and the group discussed Kiwanis magazine Digest excerpts and Chart night activities.
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Kiwanis Chik
Dirk Bootsma
Inter Csit
Oskaloosa
Rudy Ulrich
Chamberlin
Tink
Kiveens
Allice
Kiwanis Magazine
de Chant
Ascit Tin
America
Chamber meeting sparks forward movement for community
Coffee and doughnuts closed a long meeting where business leaders discussed turning ideas into concrete proposals. The event aimed to plant foundations of understanding among Chamber members for future progress. Many professionals attended, signaling a promising year for the Pelle Chamber of Commerce.
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Chamber
Pelle Chamber of
Students Enjoyed Skating Party At School Rink
Ambiguous notes describe a skating party hosted by a Girls' Athletic group with parents present. Faculty members Mrs. Swanson G A Miss Slobe and Mr. Britt are listed, invitations sent to boys, and a committee collected fellow names for attendance. The jagged text references a local school event with student organizers and party guests.
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Hy Urencha
Danco
Swanson
G. A
Miss Slobe
Britt
Ration timetable details and stamps through early 1914
The document outlines multiple wartime ration periods and coupon validity for tires, foods, and fuels. It lists Class A and B ration inspection timelines, Balk coupons, commercial vehicle rules, and various stamp books with their expiration dates. It also notes sugar, fuel oil, and other commodity controls, urging conservation and thermostatic, insulation, and usage steps amid war demand.
A Wife Who Sends You Shopping Says Use Judgment
Gus Clark in The Wake column in the Chicago Tribune notes the familiar domestic comedy of a wife who advises when shopping to use judgment but returns home to complain about every purchase and price.
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Gus Clark
Chicago ,Tribune
Rotary Club Appreciates Van Walt Talk in Pella
Rotary Club and guests praised Van Walt for a compelling talk spreading a message of freedom. His engaging presence and clear English impressed the audience, reflecting mutual affection between him and the Pella community.
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Rotary Club
van Walt
Pella
Army WAC recruitment ad urges enlistment
A wartime recruitment notice asks women to join the WAC and serve their country. It directs readers to visit a local Army Recruiting Station or write to The Adjutant General in Washington, detailing eligibility, training, pay, and duties.
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WAC
Rett
U.S. Army
D.C
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