Notable Local Figures Move and Visit in Iowa Globe
Jack Pence, ex Central College coach now in Ottumwa's athletic department, visits Pella for lunch with friends. Lt. Col. T. W. Harris and Mrs. Harris, long connected to Oskaloosa and Belleville, are in town. Harris is on temporary duty as Acting Commanding General in Alabama. Multiple brief notes follow on visits, hospitalizations, travels, and family events across Pella, Oskaloosa, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pence
Pella
Jack
Central College
Ottumws
Bess McBride
T. W. Harris
Belleville
Minois
Harris
Army Air Corps
Scott Field
Alabama
Edith Vander Zyl
John E. Vander Zyl
Oskaloosa
News From The Dealer On The Square
An angledozer on a Ford tractor proves effective for snow cleaning and moving dirt. A new Comfort tractor cover and heater is shown for winter use and operator warmth, priced at 39.95. Ford radiator fittings for 1939 40 models arriving via Marion Steenboek. Dieleman Auto Supply bushings enable precise piston pin work and better brake cylinder honing. A grinder that grinds wet is introduced. Iowa’s role in corn fattened beef cited. Ford cylinder exchange price set at 112.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Marion Steenboek
Dieleman Auto
Iowa
Ford Cylinder Assembly
Kiwanis Notes on City Plant Expansion and REA Contract
The Pella city plant, once operated by Fowler and Rhynsburger, became municipal in 1910. It now runs about 1640 kw daily, with expansion costs projected from an initial 360000 to around 560000 as labor and material costs rose. A five year REA power contract supports the project, with annual gross plant revenue near 100000 and full repayment in ten years. Prof Gordon Farndell attended as Kiwanis guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanians
Fowler and Rhynsburger
van Gorp
Council Post
Knoxville
Tenn
Rea Rea
Pella
REA
Kiwanis
Gordon Farndell
Central College
Night School to Hear Van Vlack on Farm Buildings
Iowa State College agricultural engineer C H Van Vlack will speak at the Night School on farm building construction including hay barns hog sheds corn cribs and related questions. The event follows a previous session with TW Arthur Extension Economist who urged clear black and white lease terms and discussed landlord tenant relations with interested farmers. Next meeting starts at 7 30 in the Agriculture Room at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. van Vlack
Agricultural Engineering Department
Iowa State College
TW. Arthur
Mr. Arthur
Civil Service Exam for Barber at Knoxville Hospital
Announcement of civil service exam for barber positions at Veterans Hospitals in Des Moines and Knoxville Iowa. Applicants must be U S citizens under 62 unless veteran or federal service. Deadlines February 18 1947. Applications available at post offices and regional civil service offices in Des Moines Knoxville and St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secr
Des Moines
Knoxville
Iowa
United States
Veterans
Perth
War Service
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Veterans Administration
Towa
Eighth
U.S. Civil Service Region
P. 0
Customhouse
St. Paul
Minnesota
Des Moines 10
Farewell Surprise for Terpstra Family Move
Last Friday evening January 24 a farewell gathering hosted by friends and neighbors greeted Harry Terpstra and his family before they move to a new home near Knoxville. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gradus Schakel, Mr. and Mrs. John Van Hemert, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Baughman, Mr. and Mrs. Gore Kamerik, Mr. and Mrs. V. F. Matthews, Mrs. Arnold Mathes and daughter, and several others. They stayed late enjoying games and conversation. everyone reported a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Terpstra
Knoxville
Gradus Schakel
John van Hemert
Orval Baughman
Gore Kamerik
V. F. Matthews
Arnold Mathes
Gerrit Klyn
John Kamerik
Clarence Mathes
Dwight
C. T. van Lint
Elbert van Maanen
Nancy
Soups Lunch and Bazaar Sale Notice
The Mary and Martha Society of the Third Reformed Church announces a sale at the Brom Feed Store on Saturday February 1. Proceeds support church missions and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary and Martha Sotiety
The
Third Reformed Church
Brom
Marion County Tournament Highlight Player Rebounds
An account notes a Dutch team standout in the Marion County Tournament, tallying 26 points while using his six foot four frame to control rebounds and influence play. The piece emphasizes his rebounding ability and height as key factors in the contest.
Mix-up at county tourney leaves players indistinguishable
In Belleville town a county basketball game between Tittle Swan High and Mel cher was cut after 16 minutes as only two of Swan High’s eight players wore uniforms while others wore overalls. Officials allowed the game to start but ended play when players could not be distinguished from spectators. Score read Melcher 52 Swan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Jess Meltride
Belleville
Tino Knoxville
Tittle Swan’ High
Melcher
Swan
Marketing to Be Studied at Monroe Evening School
Livestock Marketing will be studied at Monroe Evening School on Monday February 3 at 7 30 pm at the high school. Sam Thompson renowned author from Des Moines Wallace's Farmer magazine will speak on latest trends and problems in livestock marketing. Jan 27 meeting covered Farm Appraisal with D E Voelker urging use of long term yield and price averages for farm income and investment value. Coffee and rolls were served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Evening School
Monroe
Sam Thompson
Wallace's Farmer Magazine
Des Moines
D. E. Voelker
Voc. Ag
Mahaska County Farmers to Talk Over WOI Feb 12
A WOI Farm and Home Radio broadcast originates from Oskaloosa with Mahaska County panelists Frank Jager William Van Heukelem Harold Caldwell Frank Randall and Calvin Cruzen. The discussion centers on the farm operating plant as the theme of the February 12 program and reacts to Mr Johnson's farm management views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOI
Oskaloosa
Mahaska County
Frank Jager
Wm. van Heukelem
Harold Caldwell
Frank Randall
Calvin Cruzen
Mr. Johnson
Scout Leadership Training Meeting Held at Knoxville
A delegation of Pella men attended the third Scout Training meeting at Scout Hall in Knoxville Monday evening. Leaders from the Tall Corn Council Des Moines and Knoxville Scoutmaster Lyle Langebartels led ceremonies and training segments, including an investiture ceremony, bandaging practice, and guidance on troop programs. Next Monday the fourth meeting moves to Pella with both cities’ scouts encouraged to attend and join in planning efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Hall
Knoxville
Ogren
McNary
Tall ‘Corn Council
Des Moines
Lyle Langebartels
Beaver Patrol
Langebartels
Tenderfoot
E. Ogren
Tall Corn Council
Wolf
Roberts
Pella
Mr. Fridge
Central Park
Herbert Mentink
William Frandt
Lincoln School
Dick Roberts
Farm and home week radio broadcast set for February week
A USDA extension specialist and an Iowa State College agricultural economist will host a half hour farm and home week program on WOI studio radio during the week of February 10. The State College station plans evening broadcasts to reach farm audiences, with crowding limiting in-person meetings. An unrehearsed broadcast will feature Bill Diamond of the WHO News Cast as moderator, following another WO I studio broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa State College
WOI
State College
Bill Diamond
WHO News
Voice of the Public on garlic and weather lore
The Town Crier muses on weather observation and garlic as a Lily family member. He hopes the Crier will enjoy his favorite dish to look like a lily by next Haster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily
Next Haster
Mahaska soils district to present awards at banquet
The Kiwanis Club will join the Mahaska soils district in honoring three farmers for outstanding soil conservation work in 1947 alongside Mr. Kelly. A public banquet and program will be held, inviting community members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Kiwanis Club
Tickets on sale for event in Oskaloosa area
Cts must be purchased by Monday February 3 to make reservations. District Commissioners plan to appoint one to two men per township to sell tickets. Names include Bert Vander Wilt White Oak Chris Vander Hart Laverne Fox Prairie Cornice Van der Linden John A De Jong Richland Worp Borgman Raymond Van Zante Black Oak Herman Hasselman Roy Van Heukelem Madison township. Tickets also at Farm Bureau AAA Soils Conservation and Chamber of Commerce offices in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cts
Bert Vander Wilt
White Oak Township
Chris Vander Hart
Laverne Fox
Prairie
Cornice Vander Linden
John A. de Jong
Richland
Worp. Borgman
Raymond van Zante
Black Oak
Herman Hasselman
Roy van Heukelem
Madison — Township
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Fred Lautenbach
Phoenix
Arizona
Willis Mehanna
Mahaska Hospital
Mehanna
Conrad
Hugh McKinna
Afien
Mac Felt
Hugh
Helt
Central
L. Huizenga
Iowa City
W.T. Tandy
George Barnes
David Nimmo
Tommy_and
Roger
D. O. Thomas
Bess, Brooks
Jack Tart
Mrs. L. Hoksbergen
Dale
E. Richardson
Chariton
Ed S. Cook
San J
Cook
M1 Hospital
William Goulooze
Western Seminary
Rochester
Minn
W. James
Fifth Ave
3Chester
David Blommers
David LeRoy
Blommers
Stella van Weelden
Paul van Maren
Mrs. N. van Maren
W. W. Sadler
Mt. Pleasant
Robert Sadler
Weeda
Tingley
A. C
Sully
Leonard den Adel
Rose Hill
Mrs
P. den Adel
Alfred Renaud
Alton
W. Huyser
Lutheran Hospital
Samuel Ver Steeg
Social Service Department
State of Town
Gerrit
Kings) Vander Syde
Peter van Ryswyk
Albert Lea
Jacob Vander Syde
Frank Brom
Killduit
Magerie Brom
Enos Heeren
Adams
Nebraska
Emma van Nimwegen
Usairco
Stevice
W. E. Rishel
Vander Linden Drug Store
John Deere
Bob Burns
Talking Animals
Gale Robbins
Scott Elliott
Ats
American Legion Hall
Pella, Iowa
van Vlack
Sigel’s
East Main
Ottumwa
Marion CO
Pella FT Vos
Yar
Nhach
Pel
Nesbit
van Wyk
Don
van Berkum
Walker
Prins
Pope A
Weyers
Shotwell
Wickit
Brown
Tucke
Trabert
Voice of
H. K. Pals
Mahaska
Lautenbach & Verought
Holland
Wey
Kd Ul
Edward H. Vos
Cier
N. Ong
Peter Lawford
WALT
Disney
Dairy Inn
Guernsey
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