Night School Meeting Explores War Time Plans At Pella
Farmers and business leaders gathered in the high school Classroom Monday for a six member panel discussion led by F M Frush H P Van Gorp M Goodwin C Buerkens Del De Haan and Gary Vogelaar with Kenneth Decker guiding. Topics included tire rationing forecast war needs and plans to use schools for morale Air raid drills and defense training were proposed. Prices and production guidance focused on inflation control and farm output with advice on prudent finance and repairing aging farm machinery. Open discussion emphasized inflation defense needs and preparing for postwar conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers
F. M. Frush
H. P. van Gorp
M. Goodwin
C. Buerkens
del de Haan
Gary Vogelaar
Kenneth Decker
Vocational Agriculture Department
Pella
George Vande Voort
Far East
Defense Council
Frank M. Frush
Ella’s
Publc
C. C. Buerkens
Buerkens
Defense del de Haan
Gary
Decker
Goodwin
de Haan
Do Not Dump Ashes on the City Streets
City notice from Mayor F. M. Frush warns residents not to dump ashes on non paved streets and alleys. Ashes may contain glass that damages tires when streets are graded next spring. Violators face heavy penalties under the ordinance.
Women Red Cross volunteers ship wide range of garments
The Pelia Red Cross Chapter reports shipments to National Headquarters for War Relief. Articles include 193 awentera for men, women and children, 20 mufflers, 14 pairs mittens, 10 pairs children's socks, 30 pairs men's socks, 12 beanies, 16 crocheted shawls, 174 boys flannel shirts, 126 girls dresses, 10 lyettes, and 48 hospital bed shirts. Volunteers note the effort, call for yarn and material, and ongoing requests from organizations and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelia
Red Cross
Night School Members to Dine with Chamber of Commerce
The Farmers Night School will dine with the Pella Chamber of Commerce at Legion Hall on Monday February 9 with M Goodwin as chair. The event promises entertainment and profit, while February 2 marks the last Night School study night before graduation. John Boot will bring another story and Arthur Brayton of Des Moines is expected to speak, with plans for movies and other features. Members will receive invitations and local businessmen are urged to attend for a successful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Night School
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
M. Goodwin
Cher of Commerce
Arthur Brayton
Des Moines
U. S. Treasury Department
John Boot
Chamber of Commerce
Finding Home Nursing Class Very Interesting
Red Cross Home Nursing classes organized with thirty two members showing steady progress. They contributed items such as a surgeon's gown, mask, hot water bottle cover and a bed pan made from home materials. The current focus is the sick bed with instructor Miss Brunsting, Marion County Nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Miss Brunsting
Marion County
Annual Burial Association Meeting Held January 21
The Co operative Burial Association held its annual meeting January 21 at the American Legion Hall. Minutes of 1940 were read and approved. President Schakel read the 1941 report. Board members M. D. Van Haaften N. T. Meinders and Gerrit Van Roekel were reelected. Hector Bevans leaves for the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Burial Association
American Legion Hall
M. D. van Hantzen
Hawaii
Richard Vanden Berg
American Legion Auxiliary
Rope Work The Part Time School Topic
Meetings on rope work applied to farm jobs covered knots splices rope halters and securing ends. Enrollment stood at fourteen with focus on practical farm mechanics. Upcoming sessions January 27 and 29 will cover tool sharpening for farm saws chisels and knives.
Child Bitten by Cat With Babies
Eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Van Zemer of Bethel near Pella was bitten and scratched by a farm cat. Rabies was confirmed in the cat after its head was sent to Iowa City. Pasteur treatment started for the girl. authorities warn of rabies danger and advise keeping pets confined and seeking veterinary care for ill behaving animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter van Zemeren
Bethel
Pella
Fox
Iowa Department of Health
College Plans Accelerated Graduation At Central College
Central College moves to shorten the degree path to two years nine months. Under the plan, four eighteen week semesters yield eighteen credits per term and two twelve week summer sessions yield twelve credits each. Access requires meeting grade standards. others may attend a regular four year program at the same standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
I. J. Lubbers
Central
Lectures on Coming Great Events Continue at Gospel Hall
The Rev Pinches preaches at Pella on Revelation as God’s plan of intervention in world affairs. He argues a comprehensive disarmament and that only the King of Kings can establish true peace. The final meeting Sunday will cover The Supreme Court of the Universe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Hall
Pella
Pinches
Evangelist
King of Kings
Supreme Court of the Universe
Rabies Warning and Quick Treatment Advice for Farms
The article urges prompt Pasteur treatment to prevent rabies after bites on face or hands, or extensive cuts. Delays allowed if bites occur under heavy clothing until animal diagnosis or death. Readers are advised to seek medical help immediately and farm owners to quarantine suspected animals for two weeks, with heads sent to Iowa City if the animal dies. Do not kill the suspected beast if avoidable to preserve infection evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasteur
Fox
The
Chronicle
Iowa City
Mrs Lane Meulpolder Ill at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines
Mrs Lane Meulpolder was brought to Lutheran Hospital Des Moines Tuesday for treatment after nearly four weeks of illness at home. Doctors reported she seemed unable to make recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Meulpolder
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
More Farmers Joining in Soils District Work
The Marion County Soil Conservation District continues farm planning despite bad weather. Since January 1 a small group near Knoxville has completed planning meetings and four have finished management plans ready for spring. A February 2 Round Grove School meeting will finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Soil Conservation Oil
Lawrence Goff
Knoxville
Nolan
Marion County Soil Conservation District
Round Grove
Mary Carruthers
Axel Lothman
Walter
Dana Guertz
Noel Agan
Alfred J. Kingery
Mayd
Dwight
Emma Ridenour
C. C
L. A. Gullian
Ralph J,sherwood
Corwin Whitlatch
Claudia Carsruthers
C. E. King
J. Onstank
D. M
J. M. Ridenour
C Creech
Ernest Smith
Harry Dekemp
J. J. Fitzgerald
Walter Maddy
Will Roush
Delno Maddy
Elmer Smith
William Blackmian
Conservation Survey
Paul Kading
Paul Eggers
T. D. Bane
Fred Fortner
Paul Harp
Red Cross Drive Fund Now Over $1600
The Pella Red Cross Chapter reports the emergency drive total has reached 1604.16, following donations from Pleasant View School Summit Township Liberty School District Battle Ridge School District Plain View School District Oak School District Pella City and others. Special thanks go to the Women's Federated Club Rural School District solicitors Rev. F. W. Van Houten Rev. M. Folkert and the Junior Dorcas Society for their help and to all contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Pleasant, View School
Summit Township
Summit
Pella City
M. &. Circle
Dorcas
First Reformed Church
Pella
Rural Life Conference at Central College Feb 19
Central College hosts a Rural Life Conference on February 19 with cooperation from the Extension Service of Iowa State College the Iowa Christian Rural Fellowship the Pella Co operative Association and the Adult Education Program of the Pella Public Schools. The event aims to conserve and develop the rural community as a cultural and spiritual center of American Democracy. Watch next week for the full program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Iowa Christian Rural Fellowship
Pella Co-operative Association
Pella
Regular Attendance Guided Nursing Class At Legion Hall
A Red Cross home nursing class met Tuesday January 20 at 2 pm at the Legion Hall. Discussion urged regular attendance for certificate eligibility with 10 or 12 classes and noted many registered members cannot attend every session. New members may join next class. demonstrations by members and occasional outside speakers featured. Miss Lucile Brunsting presented dental slides and bed making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Legion Hall
Lucile Brunsting
Watercolors Exhibit at College open through February 15
Central College hosts an American watercolor exhibit drawn from the U.S. Government Section of Fine Arts. Thirty five paintings bought last year for federal hospitals nationwide will be hung in local facilities. The works, created by American artists, paid $30 each. The display runs in the Art Studio third floor New Central. Also on view is a Vienna children’s art reproductions exhibit in Room 1 New Central for the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Section of
Fine Arts
United States
New Central
Cirek
Vienna
Little Dutch to Meet Knoxville in Conf Cage Duel
Pella High School’s Little Dutchmen travel to Knoxville Friday evening for a Southeastern Iowa Conference cage tilt. Coach McCormick’s cagers have won one of five league games, the lone win coming against Winterset. Gene Bane will lead Knoxville against Pella in a bid to avenge last year’s defeat and bolster Knoxville’s conference title hopes.
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Pella
Knoxville
McCormick
Cagers
Winterset
Huskies
Panthers
Gene Bane
Roosevelt Birthday Party Draws Expected Crowd Tuesday
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s birthday on Tuesday evening is marked by a large turnout following a longtime custom. The celebration will proceed with planned festivities and guest speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Birthday Ball Aims to Aid Infantile Paralysis Fund
A big birthday ball at the American Legion Hall in Pella will raise funds for the March of Dimes defense against infantile paralysis. Holland Theatre owner Joe Anderson supported young donors with show tickets for twenty dimes, while Hildegarde Nesbit and Kenneth Bean coordinate ticket sales. contributions can be sent to Marion County State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Joe Anderson
Holland Theatre
American Legion Hall
Hildegarde Nesbit
Kenneth Bean
Marion County State Bank
Want Chairs And Tables For Red Cross In Pella
The City of Pella vacated front rooms on the second floor for Red Cross and other groups. Rooms are well lighted and heated and must be furnished. Citizens are invited to donate or loan chairs and tables, with one or two tables and about thirty chairs needed. Call the city office to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of
City of
Pella
Red Cross
Defense Council
Rotary Club hears Leon A. Miller on March of Dimes drive
Leon A. Miller Knoxville attorney and Marion County chair explains the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis campaign to local Rotarians. He notes the sixtieth birthday of the President in 1934 and cites growth to 2,000 chapters with 50 percent locally available funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon A. Miller
Knoxville
Marion County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Warm Springs
Georgia
United States
Pella
Hildegarde Nesbit
Kenneth Bean
Marion County State Bank
Miller
Canada
Iowa
Union
Basil O'Connor
New York
Joel Anderson
Buerkens
Dr. Roberts
Mr. McAdams
American Railway Express
Charlie Dykstra
Mahaska County Votes on Soils District Plan
Mahaska County farmers will vote on February 4 to establish a countywide Soils District. Three commissioners will be elected, including Worp E Borgman of near Pella. Supporters cite soil conservation work by the Land Use Association and CCC camps, while some locals fear taxes though law prohibits such levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County
Marion County
Worp E. Borgman
Pella
Borgman
Cecil Smith
Chronicle
Richland
Peoria
Leighton
New Ahaton
Mahaska
West Mahaska County
Lake Prairie
First Aid Class Draws Thirty-Four Enrollees
A Red Cross sponsored program reports thirty four students in the evening first aid class at the city office. Lessons cover wound care dressings bandages arterial and venous bleeding and proper timing. Advanced Thursday class also active with emergency medical field unit discussion and burns from magnesium and phosphorus. Call Helen Kempkes for morning class inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Helen Kempkes
Correction: Shower Honored Mrs Poortines East
In last week's Chronicle a misprint stated the shower was for Mrs Harold Keuning. The event was actually in honor of Mrs Harold Poortines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Vander Rent
Harold Keuning
Harold Poortinesea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hector Bevans
Hector
Lad Comber
College
Foundation For the Fight On
Rotary Club
Kinney
Sister Kinney
Austlia
Missney
Bush
Panama Canal
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