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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1943

Page

6

Last Night School Meeting Highlights Tax Topics

The Farm Sight School’s tenth meeting in the Vocational Agriculture Department Monday drew about a full group. Tunis Klein explained income tax issues while Q and others discussed credits and deductions. The session marked the year’s final regular meeting, with a planned February machinery repair session and a Night School Banquet to be announced.

Farm Sight School Vocational Agriculture Department Kiree Yeu Tunis Klein Sroup

Infantile Paralysis Fund Drive Plans For Jasper County

Mr. M R Hammer Jr of Newton chairs the Jasper County Infantile Paralysis campaign. The drive uses Dime Cards for donations with 50 percent staying in the county and 50 percent going to the National Foundation. A banquet is planned with moving pictures and tickets listed at local spots. event details and venues are named.

M. Ro Hammer, Jr Newton Chaiman Jasper County The Chronicle Sully Galesburg Beastier Dusper County M. R. Hammer Wc Building Noton National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Inc W. K. Niemann Des Moines Baxter A. Armstrong Colfax Joe Wresh John Davis Kelog James D. Roth Oliver L. Mulford Athur Allee Macy Albert Toms Monroe Charles Hoagland Ulric Clevenger Newbury Dale Harrington Praisrie City D.C. Norris Oliver Wiserhot

Family photos asked for window displays in town

The committee asks wives mothers and sisters who have pictures of the boys to bring them to John Goedhart at the barber shop. Mrs Goedhart acting president will place the photos in the windows.

John Goedhart

Dutch radio broadcasts listed for Willards in Holland

From Willard C Wiehers of Holland Michigan a notice invites listeners to radio broadcasts including NBC segment March of Time with Van Mook Overseas Territories guest on Thursday. Shortwave listeners may hear Dutch language broadcasts daily at 432 PM EW over WRUL Boston on January 25 and 30 meter bands with additional 25 and 31 meter band broadcasts to the West Indies and South America at 6 45 PM EWT.

Willard C. Wiehers Holland Mich i Nictor Herlands Invs Ms -NBC_ network van Mook Overseas Territories WRUL Boston West Indies South America

Parents to get dental cards this week

Parents of public school children will receive a report this week detailing dental extensions carried out recently by the school health service. The report will be sent home by the oldest child and used by families to arrange necessary follow up with their family dentist.

Fred Bosveld

Loras Topspled Dutchmen From Conference Lead

Loras handed Central College a conference defeat on their home floor as the Duhawks defense clamped down. Sadowski sparked the visitors with steady scoring while Kunnert controlled the boards and limited Central’s attempts. Final: Loras led 45 to 28 at intermission and dominated the second half.

Loras Duhawks Foot Kunnert Uwotems Sadowski Central Larson

Birthday Ball Friday at Legion Hall Sponsored by Auxiliary

The Birthday Ball Friday, sponsored by the Auxiliary, will be at the Legion Hall. Admission is 60 cents for single. proceeds benefit a worthy cause. The Morgan Stearn Orchestra from Oskaloosa will provide music.

Legion Hall Morgan Stearn Oskaloosa

Resignation Note From County Clerk J Rex Weddle

J Rex Weddle announces resignation as County Clerk and thanks friends in Pella and vicinity for courtesies. He says it has been a privilege and honor to serve as public servant and trusts his work met the community’s approval.

Pella J. Rex Weddle

Assessors Adopt New Farm Machinery Schedule Guidelines

County Auditor Rouse Hunter issues revised farm equipment depreciation rules for 1 January valuations. New schedule sets 60 percent depreciation for aged assets, lists yearly percentages, and caps value at $400 after five years. Farm combines and threshers require separate listing. home use exemptions limited.

Rouse Hunter Yale Cour Wits Rouse Hunter County

Little Dutch to Meet Indians Friday Night

Little Dutch face the Indians in a Friday night South Central conference showdown on the home court. Both teams hold strong conference records with Indianola unbeaten while Pella has two or three losses, and past matchups show a closely contested series. A curtain raiser features Pella Christian against Little Dutch reserves at 7 00 p.m with the Pep Band and flute corps providing halftime entertainment.

India F Guasy Hap” Miller Warren County Five Indianola Pella Peltral Co Vella Ind Flue Corps

County Clerk Resigns in Marion County

J Rex Weddle resigns as Clerk of the Court effective March 15 and will join Town Farm Mutual Insurance, headquarters in Des Moines. Deputy Jack B Carpente to fill unexpired term. Weddle praised for efficiency. Mrs Walter Verought returns home from Illinois after ten day visit. Den Besten family mourns newborn loss on January 8.

J. Rex Weddle Marion County Town Farm Mutual Insurance Company Des Moines County Board of Superviors Jack B. Carpente Weddler Weddle Walter Verought Otley Neal den Besten South Holand Illinois Bestens Horn

Legion Scrap Drive totals 190 dollars at January meeting

The American Legion Post at Memorial Hall reviewed scrap sales raising 190.14 dollars to fund Christmas gifts for servicemen. Surplus funds and pending scrap sale proceeds were discussed, with Adjutant authorized to earmark money for future use and tickets to Des Moines events arranged. A program of war films followed the meeting.

American Legion Post Memorial Hall John Hackett Salvaice Committee Sion Postatties Department Pella U.S Legion Knoxville Henry Vande Warner Rk Vanity Wi van Sittert Des Moin Peloru Des Moines S Society Furthy Seaf Chin Des Ual Peland Fespe

Central College Routs Lena Weste In Home Win

Central College men rebounded from a loss to Loras to defeat Lena Weste 82 to 39 on Tuesday night at home. Wesleyan led 25 19 at halftime, then surged after four minutes to break the 27 27 tie and pull away. Weslener led with 15 points, including five field goals and five free throws, while De Wild and Waygut added scoring as the Flying Dutch built a commanding second half victory.

Central College Loras Lena Weste Tues Wesleyan Tral Central Yill de Wild Waygut Mor Weslener Jsouls Waer

Hawaiian-Born Japanese Enters Central College

Patrick Noda, U S born Japanese student at Central College, will have a friend on campus in Charles Miyamoto, Hawaii born student from Hilo High School who arrived Tuesday. Both men, connected by wartime relocation experiences, quickly became friends as Patrick pursues business administration studies amid past hardships. Miss Dora Van Nimwegen recovers from a fractured hip and walks about the home.

Patrick Noda U.S Central College Charles Miyamoto Charles Iluate Hilo Hawaii Sacramento Japan Tule Lake Califo Pella Patrick Collees Dora van Nimwegen College News Florence van Holden Iowa Packing Company Des Moin School of Oniatition William Paterson Ottumwa High School Central Navy Patterson Lubbers Knoxville Commercial Club Memorial Hall Cincinnati Ohio Jabberman Des Moines Lexus

Cans Reuse Drive Encourages Downtown Tin Donations

Park Commissioners announce tin can disposal sites with four recovered barges placed near Pella. Residents urged to drop washed cans at dye labels, join homefront effort to support servicemen, stressing quick, practical wartime contribution.

Pella Job Laval Salvarce Irmian

Red Cross Sends Warm Thanks From Camp McCoy Wisconsin

A local Pella Red Cross unit receives heartfelt appreciation from Camp McCoy Wisconsin for volunteer knitting. Three thousand sweaters were produced by volunteers to aid soldiers amid subzero temperatures, with the field director underscoring the timely comfort provided.

Red Cross Camp McCoy Wis

Pella Poultry Prize Winners at Major Shows

Dwight Mathes won first prize in the Ist on Pallet at the Kansas State Poultry Show in Topeka last week. Earlier he achieved the same at the Iowa State Show in Dubuque with a different pair of birds. The birds were all of the Light Brahma breed.

Topeka Dwight Mathes Towa Dubuque

Notice to Truckers Feb 6 Appeal Deadline Des Moines

Notice to truck operators who have not filed appeals must send them to Des Moines by February 6. D S De Hann director of Mileage Rationing War Price and Rationing Bureau. Billy Gezel lost tip of one finger in a joinery machine at Frank Tromp shop on Thursday January 21.

Des Moines D.S. de Hann Billy Gezel Frank ‘Tromp

Cattle grub demonstrations set for February 3

Two cattle grub demonstrations are planned in the county for early February. The first will be held at Hartley’s farm near Pomile, south of Dallas, with George C. Deck Col Entomol from Iowa State in charge. Demonstrations aim to show losses from grub infestation and advocate treatment to protect beef, hides, and leather fluids, urging cattle feeders to attend.

Dames Hartley Dallas Ray de Hain Morrell Fle George CG Deck Col Towa Inspection Service Sud

Dollar Corn Top in Chicago Pegs Top Here

A ceiling of 1,000 a bushel was set by the Office of Price Administration in Washington as the Chicago area and Marion county price ceiling for corn. The figure, not permanent, will be adjusted, with rail freight about one cent a bushel to Chicago. Farmers report good yields but fear possible shortages and prepare for livestock feeding needs.

Ofof Price Administration Washington Chicayse Knoxville Chicago Marion County Ing Knoxville Journal

Lautenbach Reappointed Director At Allied Mutual

Fred Lautenbach was reappointed to a three year term as director of the Allied Mutual Casualty Company of Des Moines. He will begin another three year term as the company reports an excellent year with steady business and prudent resource use.

Fred Lautenbach Allied Mutual Casualty Company Fred

Stock Worth 3846 Killed By Dogs in 42

Marion county claims from 1902 show livestock losses due to dogs, with only about 55 cents on the dollar payable from a county fund. The Board of Supervisors approved payments totaling 132 dollars to one farmer, while many claims, mainly sheep and ewes, were destroyed. Local auditor Rouze Hunter criticizes the prevalence of worthless dogs and notes distressing losses across the county.

Marion County de Wild Board of Supervisors Knowville Journal Clais Ix Ensouc Teekamp Pella Skunelter Mpson Theo Dewit Ruckiman Ralph Dr Ray” Richards Rouze Hunter

Red Cross to Sponsor London Radio Reporter Series

Red Cross sponsors a new Radio Reporter Series broadcast from London each Saturday at 10 05 PM local time. The program will feature news from overseas, interviews with soldiers, and human interest stories aimed at Red Cross volunteers and the general public.

Red Cross Ted Cross Columbia London X Men Voluntere Ti Xceneral Public Heal Sy Antti

Mrs Nesbit Leads Local March of Dimes Campaign

Mrs. M Nesbit heads the March of Dimes drive in Pella and Marion County to fight infantile paralysis. Campaign runs January 1 through January 30, Roosevelt birthday, with local officers Leon Mill Knoxvill e president and Kenneth H Bean treasurer. Half the funds stay in the county to aid local families. rest supports national research, education and epidemics response. Contributions accepted through Mrs Nesbit or Kenneth Bean at Marion County State Bank.

Roosevelt Pella Murray Nesbit Marion County Leon Mill Knoxville Hillegearde Nesbit M Ghidys Bunker Sol. Walker Kenneth H. Bean Torial Jocal National Foundation Wir Oeal

College registration progresses for second period

Record shows increasing completion of fall term signups at the college with 45 juniors 60 sophomores and totals of seniors and freshmen noted. About ten students have begun but not finished registration while a War Information film series runs through the week at the high school and college facilities for public attendance.

Office of War Information Vibe Vella Britain

Thanks to Pella Folks for Aid in Seal Campaign

A public thank you from Mrs. David Renaud chairing Christmas Seal efforts credits volunteers and local groups in Pella for support. The piece praises schools, health nurses, the Marion County tube association, the Chronicle, and community volunteers for aiding tuberculosis efforts and health campaigns.

Pella Folks David Renaud Pella Powish Marion County ‘Tube Association Yall Hol Ce Inereliants Aid Pingelas Ander Miss Y The Chronicle Vom America Bella Mare Miust Paien Cuberculos

Marion County Nearing Goal in Egg Production

Marion County agriculture pushes toward the Food for Freedom goal of 600 million eggs this year as labor shortages strain operators. Production rises, lifting returns by over 20 percent for local and state producers. A&P Tea Co records show 26 weeks ending August 29 payout of 1,920,425 dollars to Iowa egg producers for 5,940,360 dozen. Chicago Mercantile Exchange reports futures prices higher than 1941 with steady board advances.

Marion County U.S. Dep Agriculture A & P Tea Co Chicago Mercanther Exchange

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