Forum Program Heard by An Appreciative Audience
The first Open Forum of the season drew a large, attentive crowd at the high school auditorium Monday night. Norwegian eye witness Edvard I. Hambro argued Norwegians are not Pro-Nazi and that Fifth Column fears are unfounded. He detailed the invasion plan, praised Norwegian bravery, and contrasted German ruthlessness with British forthrightness while recounting events from Oslo and Oslo radio to the broader wartime situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edvard I. Hambro
Norway
He Buerkens
Senoorst
Hambro
Fifth Column
Mr. Hambro
England
France
Oslo
Leland Stowe
Stowe
Demaree Bess
Saturday Evening Post
Yin Ut
London
Great Britain
Ita
Gertrude Vander Ploeg Wins Citizenship Award at Pella High
Gertrude Vander Ploeg, a senior at Pella High School, was chosen by classmates and faculty to represent the school in the annual Good Citizenship award by the state DAR. Selections cited dependability service leadership and patriotism with a pin and certificate to be presented at commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
Pella
Eleanor E. Kimmel
Gertrude
Margie Veenman
Virginia Kempkes
Virginia
Marion County
Names of All Registered Nurses in County
A letter from Mrs. Plena Pettit of the Iowa Nurses Association requests the names and addresses of all registered nurses in Marion County. The list should include nurses with current or prior licenses in any state, plus Iowa, and be sent promptly to Miss Ann Wanko and Mrs. Hilda Nesbit of Pella for national defense data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plena Pettit
Iowa Nurses Association
Ann Wanko
Hilda Nesbit
Pella
United States
Marion County
Couny
Iowa
Savey
Thanking Friends for Kind Deeds After Mother's Illness and Death
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for the many kind deeds during our mother Mrs Lukas Beerends illness and after her death. Sympathetic words and floral offerings were appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lukas Beerends
Algo
Hambro Forum Discusses Norway and Allied Aid
The discussion covers Norway’s wartime stance, Germany’s aims, and America’s role. Hambro argues Britain must be aided to preserve liberty, says Hitler seeks European conquest and global economic conflict. Some attendees doubt Norway reports, but most find his talk persuasive.
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Denmark
Norway
Dr. Goebbels
Oslo
Peri
Hambro
America
Britain
Hitler
Europe
Wildlife population rising in Marion County progress noted
Warden V Shaffer reports wildlife numbers up in Soil Conservation Service districts. English Creek Watershed shows game bird population up about 400 percent since project start as SCS and State Conservation Commission push water, food, and cover programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Shaffer
Soil Conservation Service
English Creek
State Conservation Commission
SCS
Marion County
Iowa
Legion Post Adopts Resolution on Tax Exemption Reform
The Legion Post approved a resolution urging the Iowa Legislature to empower the State Tax Commission to adjust Soldiers and Homestead Exemption claims for two years after filing deadlines. A copy will be sent to Senator Hugh W. Lundy and Representative Carroll Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
State of Iowa
State of Town Tax Commission
Hugh W. Lundy
Carroll Johnson
Oren S. van Niewaal
Civil Service Exams for Motor Transport School Instructors
The U S Civil Service Commission announces exams for Senior Automotive Instructor and Automotive Instructor at Motor Transport School with annual salaries of 2600 and 1800. Vacancies in the Quartermaster Corps War Department across the Eighth Civil Service District including Iowa Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota. Apply by February 14 1941 to the Manager Eighth U S Civil Service District Saint Paul Minnesota. For details and blanks contact the Secretarial Board of U S Civil Service Examiners Post Office City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Quartermaster Corps
War Department
Eighth
U. S. Civil Service District
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Saint Paul
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Dorcas Auxiliary to Sell Lunches at Paul Boertje Building
The Junior Dorcas Auxiliary of the First Reformed Church will sell lunches soup and baked goods at the Paul Boertje Building on Saturday January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
First Reformed Church
Paul Boertje
In Appreciation for Kindness After Our Loss
The Dykstra family expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness and sympathy shown during the passing of our loved one. C. F. Dykstra and Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Dykstra
Legion Meeting at County Seat This Evening
Marion County American Legion Commander Wm Van Hemert announces a county joint meeting in Knoxville Memorial Hall featuring Edward O Conner former Attorney General and Legion speaker. State and district officers will report as posts gather for an 8 p.m. start with a lunch to follow hosted by Knoxville Auxiliaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
American Legion
van Hemert
Edward O'Conner
Towa Atorney
Knoxville Memorial Hall
O'Conner
State Department
Miite
Legionnaires
Sarah Hollingsworth
Pleasantville
Crew’s. van Niewaal
Milo Heusner
Knoxville ‘Auxiliary
Henry Heinz
Baty Tucker Legion
Knoxville Auxilaires
Oren S. van Niewaal
Assessor Announces Saturdays for Assessments and Exemptions
Notice from Alonzo Ver Ploeg of Lake Prairie Two stating he will be at Marion County State Bank every Saturday after noon to handle assessments and homestead exemptions. Also reports Sidney Drake, a four year old of Exline, seriously ill after swallowing coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Lake Prairie
Sidney Drake
Exline
Public Schools To Present Vocal Music Concert
Miss Anne Tysseling head of vocal music at Pella schools announces the first concert of the season at the High School Auditorium on January 30 at 7:30. Programs by Lincoln and Webster grade groups and high school ensembles include grades 1 2 songs, eighth grade girls, a high school girls choir, boys and girls vocal ensembles, and a one act play by sixth seventh graders featuring Polish, Czech, and Slovak characters. Tickets at Rexall Drug Store 25 cents adults 10 cents children. HS activity tickets grant admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Tysseling
Pella
Lincoln and
Webster
Lincoln
Irving Caesar
Trall
Lemon Sandven
Charles Lautenbach
Stanley Ver Ploeg
Gene Wormhoudt
Shortnin
Old King Cole
Martha Scheinkhoven
Ruth Klein
Freda Mathes
Carol Cook
Jean van Gorkum
Janet van de Kieft
Rose
MacDowell
Payson
V. Herbert
Palmer Clari
New Moon
Romberg
Betty Vriezelaar
Anne Langerak
Madeline Vander
Beautiful Dreamer
Foster
Katcher
Giannia Mia
Frimt
Peter Pan
Stickles
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Jan
Albert van Houweling
Jindra
Kenneth Vander Linden
Wojtek
John van Weelden
Hanusia
Joyce Sadler
Brania
Sakols
Fred Nolte
Ludmila
Tryna van Houweling
Bluebirds
Leontevitch
Rexall Drug Store
End of the Month Bargains Slated for Next Week
Pella merchants offer seasonal goods and staples at reduced prices as January closes. The upcoming Chronicle will list many bargains and advertisers urge readers to visit Pella for value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
4-H Garden Training School January 28 Knoxville
A 4 H Club training school for members will be held at Memorial Hall Knoxville on Tuesday January 28 an all day event from 10 AM to 4 PM in charge by Mr Collins from the Extension Department of Iowa State College The program links with the Ion Club Food Preservation project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersbergen
Fred ‘Arl Steinkamp
Keith Lautenbach
Philip Kemp
Memorial Hall
Knoxville
Theernoon
Collins
Extension
Iowa State College
Ion Club
Christmas Dance Nostalgia Engulfs Cornell Alumni
An alumnus of Cornell College Mount Vernon Indiana recalls a Christmas dance in the college gym, a cheerful event echoing a nativity scene. He notes it mirrors a moment from his 2017 college days when he nearly faced expulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Hi Mater
Tragic Farm Fire Claims Young Life Near Leighton
A farmhouse blaze at the Vande Haar farm near Leighton killed Arnold Vande Haar, 18 months, after his parents Mr and Mrs Gary Vande Haar attempted to save him. Father rescued him, both parents injured. house and possessions destroyed by fire. Funeral held at Leighton Reformed Church with burial at Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Vande Haar
Phyllis
Vande Haar
Leighton
Arnold
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Chronicle
Vande Haars
Vander Haar
Tone van Zante
Waa
Bob van Donselast
Steve de Cook
Burna
Pneumoni
John van Zonk
Brandt Ver Meer
Leighton "Reformed Church
Evergreen Cemetery
A. Vande Haar
Do Kock
Pella
Gerald Vander Leest Enlists in National Guard
Gerald Vander Leest son of Mr and Mrs John Vander Leest of 215 West First enlisted in the National Guard 113th Cavalry. He will leave in January for Camp Bowie Brownwood Texas for a year of training. He previously worked at Rosscreen factory and later in carpentry for Ben Van Zante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Vander Leest
John Vander Leest
National Guard
113Th Cavalry
Annual Area Scout Meeting At Marshalltown
The Central Town Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its annual meeting Saturday January 26 at 6:30 PM in the Talleorn Hotel, Marshalltown. Harold W. Lewman regional scout executive will speak. 1941 offers will be elected and plans set for expanding Scouting across the council. A 2:30 PM committee meeting precedes a reception and tea at the Women’s Club hosted by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Town Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Talleorn
Marshalltown
Harold W. Lewman
Women's Club
Central Loses to Penn 50 32 in Monday game
Central fell behind early as Penn Quakers led 27 7 at halftime and won 60 to 32. Penn center led with 15 points, Bryan added 14, Roc 12, while Central’s Laverne Luymes scored 12 and Voskuil seven. Coaches substituted heavily. Penn notches second conference win, Central drops fifth straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Penn
Quakers
Lill
Trent
Bryan
Roc
Laverne Luymes
Voskuil
Annual pot-luck supper for music parents
Notices call all parents and families with children in instrumental music and baton twirling to attend the Monday gathering on January 27. Bring at least one covered dish and sandwiches for your family, coffee provided, supper £0.20. Program features Joyce Prins Anna Ruth Roorda Carol Bointema solos a clarinet quartet and a trumpet trio. Mr. Cox discusses amateur performers and a film on National Music Camp life at Interlochen Michigan. Arnold Deist badly injured from a pony fall near Audubon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potton
Joyce Prins
Anna Ruth Roorda
Carol Bointema
Cox
Omaha
Interlochen
Michigan
Public sale dates listed for area farmers
Public sale dates appear for several farmers including Louis Van Roekel 8 miles northwest of Otley on highway ih January 28 Herman Tuinstra 8 miles north of Otley January 28 Wm Memmelaar 5 miles Gerrit Van Heukelom 8 miles north of Leighton February 4 general farm sale and Andrew Dykstra February 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis van Roekel
Otley
Herman Tuinstra
Wm. Memmelaar
Gerrit van Heukelom
Leighton
General Farm
Andrew Dykstra
Taxpayer notice on Homestead credit collection
Taxpayers are advised that a representative will be in the basement of Marion County State Bank on Saturday afternoon from 1 to some time to handle Homestead credit claims. Eligible individuals must come and claim it before April 1 to receive the credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
Grelock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Civil Service Examination
Legion
O’conner
Roosevelt
H. S. Jan
Club Garden
G. Vande Haar
Arnold Vande Haar
Nat
Arnold Deist
Audubon
L. A. Staty
Atsentor
Doggie
Rover
Gary Vans
Vanda Haar
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