Ed Vos Named Commander Of Legion Post
The American Legion Post elected officers for the coming year with about forty of over one hundred thirty members present. Bal Vos of Phillipville Station was chosen Commander, Doh De Pronger of Leighton first vice commander, and Sam Ver Sten second vice commander. Other officers include Dinne man Van Vark Sergeant at Arms and Will Baer Notifications Officer. The group approved a plan to send six packs of cigarettes to armed forces via Liggett & Myers and discussed Memory Monday to honor fallen servicemen, including a proposed proclamation to federal lawmakers. Members planned to consult Mayor Flush about local observances and discussed a phonograph-record drive to support troops, with a July 15 deadline. The meeting also covered updates on ill members and a Boys State report from Pella High School participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bal Vos
Doh de Pronger
Leighton
Sam Ver Sten
Dinneman van Vark
Will Baer
Will van Sittert
Tanis Kempkes
Geonce Ver Steer
Tanis
Helmer
Diller van der Ploeg
Post
Liggett & Myers Co
Richard Vos
South Pacific
United States
Richard
van Veen-Van Hemert
Pax City
Jows Post
Waltmast
Hickenlooper
Iowa
National House
Senate
Washington
Tunis Kempkes
Ben Kuyk
Will de Brayn
Vander Ark
Auxiliary
Legion
Knoxville Legion
Pella
Legion Hall
Laysion
Bert Hols
Legion Headquarters
Dick Diekema
Veteran's
Des Moines
Warren Crum
Dave Thomas
Bay State
Grinnell
Rotary Ghib
Paul de Jong
Herbert de Prenger
Thurday
Stanley Bergman
Pella High School
June Rainfall Totals and Temperatures in Pella
June rainfall in Pella reached 5.71 inches with Sunday to Monday night rainfall at 0.83 inch. The lowest temperatures occurred Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 52 degrees, per local data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pals
Nineteen Men Inducted Into Service June 25
Nineteen men joined the U S armed forces Fri June 25 according to a release from the Marion County Draft Board Connie Van Gary and ric Vingelaar were Iren Pelli The list includes Army Keneth Db Kulin Meville ands Gellett Flinders Know mm Henry Campell Dallas Richard Harrison Knox dehn Paul Queener Knesville Corie Van Garp Pella Willian Joseph Dery Swan William Soerster de John Faward Peters Carl Benjamin Voge Navy mond Chester djurdin Kites R ville Donald David Alles Otley Merle Robert Jordan Knox Anneth Tyrl Croll Knoxville John Alfred Capper Knoxville Dwain Jule Maitre Melcher Transfers Delbert Grady Wallace Melcher Army Milton Edward Ridlen Knox ville Navy Oren Lisk James Knoxville Navy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Marion, County
Connie van Gary
Ric Vingelaar
Iren Pelli
Army
Keneth
Kulin Meville
Ands Gellett Flinders
Henry Campell
Dallas
Richard Harrison
Knox Dehn
Paul Queener
Knesville
Corie van Garp
Pella
Willian
Joseph Dery
Swan William Soerster
John Faward Peters
Carl Benjamin Voge
Navymond Chester Djurdin
Kites
Rville
Donald David Alles
Otley Merle
Robert “Jordan
Knoxville
Anneth Tyrl Croll
John Alfred Capper
Dwain Jule Maitre
Melcher
Delbert Grady Wallace
Milton Edward Ridlen
Navy
Oren Lisk James
Pella Band Concert Draws Big Crowds in City Park
A capacity audience enjoyed a Pella band concert Saturday evening in the city park. The program featured Max Kuyper and soloist Kuyper, with Roger Kempkes and Carl Vander Line den among the performers. The crowd filled seats and some sat on the grass as they listened to marches, overtures, and songs, with special tributes to soldiers in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kuyl
Dimes Kempkes
Carl Rene Vander Lineden
Carl Vander
Kuyper
Lawsy Massy
Martin Teerema
Daho
Pennsylvania
Polk
Wildlife increase in Marion County promises hunter access
Dana Smith, Marion County Soil Conservation District commissioner, links conservation to rising wildlife. He notes land use with vegetative cover and improved farming reduces erosion, aids streams, and boosts vegetation for food and cover. Cooperative game areas may be set up if farmers include wildlife in farm plans and protect and propagate wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Dana Smith
Public Schools Embrace Conservation Education
Public schools in Marten County including Clay and Barnett areas show strong interest in conservation. A series of winter meetings, led by County Superintendent Mr. Tracy with Soil Conservation Service staff, developed a science unit in Soil Conservation for all grade levels and provided each school with an outlined, practical material set to foster appreciation and protection of natural resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marten
Ye Clay CO
Barnett
Ray
Varius Roups
Tracy
Crawford Stouffer
Soil Conservation Service
Prac
Consery
New Location For Soils Office After July 1st
The Marion County Soil Conservation district office will move from the second floor of Knoxville Community National Bank & Log ust Co. building to the south side of the square in the rear of the old post office. Front room houses Belknap Jewelry store. Move set for July 1. Basement will store cars and pickup trucks, survey instruments, equipment, and forest trees for district use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Soil Conservation District
Knoxville
National Bank & New
Logust Co
Post Offic
Belknap Jewelry
Bixpre
Restoration of game in Marion County through farm habitats
The plan partners with the Tawi State Conservation Commission to protect feedstocks on farms until a shootable surplus of game is produced, then hunting will begin. Sixty four water ponds exist with aquatic plants. thirteen stocked with lake bullheads, bluegill, black bass and crappie. twenty five more to be stocked this September. Quail from Iowa State Game Farm are released on other farms. Quail diet and stomach studies cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whee
Tawi State Conservation Commission
Iowa
Marion County
U. S. Biological Survey
Auxiliary of College Closes with Excellent Year
The Essentive Board of Central College Women’s Auxiliary wrapped up a successful season after a potluck supper at Jordan Hall on Monday June 2. They reported $1,000 donated to Central College through their efforts, with twenty-nine banquets served, two rummage sales held, and cookbooks sold to raise funds. Outgoing officers and longtime members received appreciation, and new officers were announced, led by incoming president Mrs H W Breuklander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Jordin Hall
Cox
Mentink
Viriek Hoste
Central Ye
M Pal
Hreuklander
H.W. Breuklander
Freda
It View
van Hemert
Ath View
Gosselink
Comielia
F. Tartan
Tsurer
Cunera van Faumerik
Farmers May Obtain Machinery for Victory Program
The article notes a policy shift suggesting farmers could secure all needed farm machinery to fulfill their role in the food for victory effort. The piece emphasizes increased access to equipment and the impact on agricultural production during wartime.
Iowa Ration Calendar and Coupon Validities Fragment
Ration calendar details with varied deadlines and coupon categories. Mentions fuel oil, sugar, Coffee Coupon No 21, and blue and red stamps. Dates and units are inconsistently presented, but overall lists validity periods for multiple ration items and processing foods.
Stores to Close July 5th for Holiday Observance
The Chamber of Commerce announces that the business houses in Pella will close on Monday July 5th to observe the holiday. Owners and employees are granted the day off to enjoy the celebration and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Business En
Chamber of Commerce
Busis House of
Pella
H S Band to Play Downtown This Evening
The Pella Hill School concert opens its summer series with a late start due to heat. Ruth Van Ee and Sally Ver Dught twirlers join band leader as the high school pageantry features a varied program including marches, overtures, and patriotic numbers presented by the Hage corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Hill
Tad Wall
Ruth van Be
Sally Ver Dught
M van
Monday shoppers urged to plan food buys ahead
Monday housewives advised to plan shopping to obtain food before the store closes Saturday evenings, stressing careful budgeting and timing for best selections.
Rural War Production Training Course at Local School
The Pella Public School partners with a government education agency to offer a Rural War Production course on Production, Conservation and Processing of Food. Led by K C Decker and Mrs J V Lankelma, it covers canning, storage, dehydration, and fall garden planning for rural women with no course fee and enrollment as space allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Government Agency of Vocational Education
U.S. Office of Education
K. C. Decker
J. V. Lankelma
Hare
Canning
Reuben Schakel
Lester Pothoven
K. CG. Decker
Vov. Ag
Physical training shift urged by Lt Hayskar at Rotary
Lt E Hayskar spoke to Rotary on changing wartime physical training to emphasize team work discipline and organic vigor. He contrasted old calisthenics with modern methods, stressed swimming and aerial teamwork, and warned that postwar sportsmanship must be rebuilt after the Axis threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotarians
E. Hayskar
T. S
Gene ‘Tunney
Hamilty
Navy
Hevers Choran
Sta
Hauskar
Pella
Silage timing for legumes and grasses
Any crop suitable for hay can be made into silage. For best results, most legumes and grasses intended for silage should be cut a little before bloom or in early bloom.
Plan Hymn Sing at 1st Christian Reformed Church
A Fourth of July hymn sing is planned by the Christian Reformed church for Sunday evening at 9 o clock not to interfere with regular services. Mrs Nicholas Ver Meer will give an address. Mrs Jelles recently visited Camp Shelby and resides with her parents during a brief stay. A male quartet will render special numbers and the audience may join in. The event aims to help address youth problems observed by authorities. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beess
Nicholas
Piuline Ver Meer
Henry Ver Meer
Jelles
Nicholas Jelles
Camp Shelby
Central College on the Air Schedule Highlights
Central College will broadcast Saturdays through July at 6 30 over WHO. Listeners are urged to invite young people considering college to join. July 3 Dean T W Pietenpol, The College of 1943 July 10 Professor of 1 July 24 A Play July d1 Dr Irwin J Lubbers President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
T. W. Pietenpol
College of 1943
Irwin J. Lubbers
Overall Company Seeks Monroe Factory Applicants
The Pella Overall Co plans to establish an Overall Factory in Monroe and seeks names and ages of men and women willing to permanent employment. Applications must be in by Saturday. Twelve women have signed yet many more may apply. Application blanks available at the Mirror office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Overall Co
Monroe
Mirror
Monroe Mirror
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ED Vos
Legion Post
Hospers Kuyper
U.S
Win ‘ Roberts
Mr. Hospers Kuype
Godldess of the Dawn
Losey Nv
Broadway Cohan
Boston
Carter
State Conservation Commission
Smith
Cartoon & By
Ed LeCocalf
Gilao
Vitaly
Gesundheit
Mserilbarirgms Ulels SP
Joni Uston
Hitler
QuinniierTort
Sunde
Tye
Central
H. S. Band
Washington Post
Mareh
Seiler
Ruth van Ee
Sally Jo Ver Dught
Hillman
Bigelow
Holmes
Goldman
America
Richards
Christiansen
Frank Vanden Berg
University Street
Vanden
LT. E. Hayskar
Rotary Club
Hayskar
Tie
Germany
Japan
Nile Kinnie Company
Overall Company
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