Pella Saddle Horse Show Draws A Huge Local Crowd
A well attended third annual saddle horse and pony show at Central Tetie Stadium in Pella featured local and out of town exhibitors. The Lincoln School Band, Harley Riggs of Oskaloosa and judges James and Van Zee presided as numerous local riders showcased pony contests and stock horse events. Gary Vogelaar and Elbert Van Maanen owned notable horses. several ponies from Exline Studios impressed, and a special chair race drew suspense before a large crowd.
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Lincoln School
Ompany
Robert Brittell
Anthony Tyas
The
Ching
Commerce
Gary Vogelaar
Bert” van Maanen
Garner Ulgetowne
St Oskaloosi
Elbert
Jame van Zee
Gary
Austin Smith
Macon
W. F. Sells
Osceola
Esline
Iowa
James
Chamber of Comme
Veenstra
Pella
Reed
New Sharon
Pelly
Joe Stientjes
Ed van Zante
Kenneth Decker
Warner Vande Voort
Simon ‘Kooyman
George van’ Gorkum
Clarence Buerkens
Jacob van ‘Zante
Dr. W. C. Ver Ploeg
Ed TeCoea
Elbert’ van Maanen
Clarence Vander Linden
Connie Smorenberg
Kenneth Bean
de Haan
Tysweling
Chamber
Voxe- Jaar
Two Chronicle Earns Two National Editorial Honors
The Chronicle won two awards in the National Editorial Contests held with the National Editorial Association convention in Milwaukee. The Tulip Edition 1943 earned Best Edition for the country and a second in use of Pictures. The Chronicle also placed second for best illustrative material, with first going to the Seaford Enquirer.
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Chronicle
National
Lone Star of Mission
Texas
Waupun
Wisconsin Leader- News
Lieutenant Arie Rempe dies in naval hospital
Lieut. Arie Cornelius Rempe Navy medical officer died June 28 at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital Oakland after illness aboard ship in the Southwest Pacific. Born April 17, 1905 near Leighton, he practiced in Cassville Wisconsin, served in the Navy since 1942, and died after return to the United States. Survived by widow Wilma Van Doorninck Rempe of Pella, daughter Janie Ellen, his mother, four brothers, three sisters, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 5 at the Van Dyk Funeral Home and First Reformed Church of Pella. burial Evergreen Cemetery near Leighton.
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Arie Cornelius Rempe
Navy
Southwest Pacific
Oak Knoll Naval
Oakland
Calif
Anne Cornelius Kempe
Henry Kempe
Klazina
Leighton
W van Doorninck
St. James
Minn
Kempe
Petle High School
Central College
Rush Medical School
Cassville
Wisconsin
U.S. Naval Reserve
Great Lakes
United States
South Pacific
Januar
Naval Hospital
Wilma van Doorninck Rempe
Pella
Janie Ellen
Join
James
Oskaloosa
Will
Ton
Henry
van Dyk
First Reformed Church
A. Kump
Ira J. Hesselink
Evergreen Cemetery
Fox cubs found in Jackson Junction dens
Joseph Colland and Clarence Wichman of Jackson Junction near New Hampton found a large number of fox cubs this spring. They dug 100 foxes from their dens, with nine in the largest den. Seventy foxes were sold to a fox farm and the remainder turned in for bounty.
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Joseph Colland
Clarence Wichman
Jackson Junction
New Hampton
Chamber of Commerce Notice From Pella Merchants
A list of Pella businesses is shown in a chamber notice naming shops and services including Bela Post Office Bella Beauty Shop Black's Style Shop Vander Ploe's Takers Blette's Grocery Jack Sprat Grocery Wilon's Jewelry Store Van Sittent's Store and many others. The fragmentary notice references a local event or listing of merchants in the city. Local offices and the City of Pella appear in the readable portion, with several law firms and stores named.
New Officers Elected for Co 4-H Girls Clubs
Rainy weather kept Marion County 4 H girls from attending Rat Day when officers were elected by mail Colleen Bridges of Healthy Hustlers Club was named President Other officers include Dorit Maddy Mary Lou Kam er k Rankin and others for the year July 1 1944 to June 19 1945 Colleen Bridges will join Marietta Shivvers Marjorie Agan and leader Norris Kenney at the state 4 H event at Iowa State College Ames Iowa July 10 11
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Marion County
Dunes
Colleen Bridges
Healthy Hustlers
Dorit Maddy
Victory Boosters
Mary Lou Kamer K
Victory Striver Rotary
Treas Rankin
Sew and So Club
Marietta Shivvers
Marjorie Agan
M Norris Kenney
Towa State College
Ames
Towa
Red Cross Earns High Praise From Soldier’s Message
A US enlisted man expresses strong gratitude to the American Red Cross, calling the organization a blessing and praising its services as an expression of appreciation during wartime. The man notes the Red Cross aids him and others, reflecting deep respect for their work.
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Weland
American Red Cross
Lt Marvin Rus Killed in Action in Italy in May
Mr and Mrs D W Van received word Monday that their nephew Lt Marvin C Rus of Byron Center Michigan was killed in action in May 21. Lt Rus enlisted in the Army in June 1941 as a private at age 21 and after several promotions he entered officer rank.
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Marvin Rus
Italy
D. We van
Marvin C. Ru
A.J. Rus
Byron Center
Mich
Rus
Army Inc
Agce
Notable Death of Lieutenant in Army Medical Service
The obituary notes the death of Lieutenant in the Army Medical School, following home leave and operations. Survived by father, a brother in service, three sisters and many relatives in Rochester and elsewhere mourn the loss. The article mentions Dec 28 and includes names such as Mrs John Kuiper and Jacob Muniza, with a Rochester, N Y connection.
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Rus
Army Medical School
John Kuiper
Ston
Barney Bruinsma
Rochester
Jacob Jluniza
John
Musical Program at First Ref. Church July 12
A musical program sponsored by the Gc T LN Society of the Find Reformed Church at First Reformed Church on Wednesday evening July 12 at 8:00. After the program a seral hear in the church basement with refreshments. The program features vocal and instrumental numbers including organ and piano duos, vocal trios, duets, vocal solos, and a mixed quartet. Rev. A. Haverkamp presides with readings and prayers.
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Gc T LN Society of the Find Reformed Ch
A. Haverkamp
Tie Gily
Vere
Het Mount Zion
Warard
Win
Worntiinnat Vanier Bar Vipe
Kathryn de Ken
Elizabeth Aathers
de Heus
Arvensa Muyser
Jer Waal
Galilee
Alb
Wormhoudt
Reading
Rey Dover
Tual
Guilmantti
Kathryn de Koning
Anita de Meus
Arvena Huyser
Elva Vander
Heaven
Witzenburs
Sel Linden
Beautiade
Leona Rayke AL Vander
Hells of
Mandel
Ration Reminders for Stamps and Coupons
Fragmentary notice outlines validity and terms for ration stamps across foods and fuels. It mentions red meat stamps, blue processed foods, sugar stamps valid five pounds, gas coupons with region variations, and airplane stamps remaining indefinite.
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Kau ‘Co
June Rainfall Report Shows Normal Totals
Weather observer Henry pals notes June rainfall measured tenths of an inch since last issue. Total rainfall reached the normal amount in most areas and benefited gardens and crops, though several towns reported no rain.
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Heny
Thunderstorm Warning Network Aids Ottumwa Air Base
A civilian Thunderstorm Warning Network around Ottumwa air base, Iowa, enhances flight safety by telephoning storm data from volunteers including a Fairfield fire chief, What Cheer editor, Melrose residents and others. They relay wind and hail risks from storms within 60 miles, enabling preflight plane protection and hangar storage ahead of gusts up to 85 mph, improving accuracy beyond distant Weather Bureau reports.
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Fairfield
Melrose
Ottumwa
Flyer
Naval
Bundee
Naval Air Base
Navy
U. S. Weather Bureau
Iowa
Missouri
U.S. Weather Bureau
Sear
Ists
Bond sales lag in Pella district quota report
Chairman reports bond sales far short of quota for all issues through Pella Banks and the Post Office totaling 315 313 75 through July 3. Only eight percent of the 505 000 quota and about 53 percent of the 600 000 objective have been met. Banks extend Saturday hours to boost sales.
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Pella
Potta
Treasury Department
Oman
Service Clubs to Battle in Basin Baseball Game
Rio League showcases a charity baseball event at Swimming Pool Park with Service Clubs clashing and Rotarians Kiwanians expected to field lineups. Umpires Frank Prash and Harve Vanorp, plus organizers, promise lively action as scouts eye talent amid planned early morning wreckers and political overtones.
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Swimming
Mime
Comet
Aiscleen
B.C. Quisley
Frank Prash
Harve Vanorp
Hardh
Rotari
Wittell
Gand Teanery
Church Invites All to Worship at First Church
At the First Church, Pastor Vander Ploeg invites everyone to worship, especially strangers or those without a church home. The message references Hebrews 5:11 and notes services for the congregation and visitors alike.
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Dom Vander Ploeg
Ching
First Baptist Church Morning Worship and Midweek Service
Morning worship at 10 15 with God Redeemed theme. Youth meeting at 7 pm on Wednesdays for What is Wrong with the World. Evening service includes Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and Post Communion. Text from 1 John 1 27. Stranger and city residents invited to worship.
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First Baptist Church
Varhulst
Hollandsehe Dienst
Sul ly Reform ed Church Service Notes
Arthur J. Bennink ministers worship at 10:00 with Sermon The Beatitudes. Evening service features Praise and the Soul. Junior sermon listed as part of the program.
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Sully Reformed Church
Arthur J. Bennink
the Beatitudes
Hunbut
Third Reformed Church Service Schedule Summary
The Third Reformed Church announces morning worship at 10:30 with Sunday School and a sermon on The Holy Spirit. Evening service at 7:30 features another sermon and a time for fellowship. A cordial welcome is extended to all, saved and unsaved, including Endeavor participants.
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Che
Ain Endeavor
Second Reformed Church Service Schedule
Pastor R. J. Vanden Berg leads Sunday School at 10:45 am followed by Morning Worship at 9:30 am. A three sermon series on Prayer continues with Evening Worship at 7:30 pm titled Simon, Called Peter.
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Second Reformed Church
R. J. Vanden Berg
Simon
Peter
Gospel Hall Service and Talk by Minister Pinches
Gospel Hall announces Bible class at 11:00 a.m. The Lord's Supper and the Ministry of the Word follow. The Gospel Service covers Mission Undertaken in This World. Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Mr Pinches will give another talk.
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Pinches
Disabled World War II Vets Get Vocational Aid in Iowa
An article notes opportunities for disabled World War II veterans in Iowa. Frank Dickson, Legion service officer, reports placements of Guillford Steenhoek at Ulrich Motor Company and Warren Crum at Motor Exchange in Oskaloosa. Both men receive government wage supplements while training. Dickson tours Pella twice monthly to assist, urging veterans to investigate Congress authorized educational and vocational options.
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Ration
Moines
Frank Dickson
Chronicle
Jay
Dickson
Peila
Guilford Steenhoek
Ulrich Motor Company
Warren Crum
Pella
Motor Exchange
Oskaloosa
Mr. Dickson
Chronicle Office
Will van Sittert
Legion Post
Addoth
Euclid
Des Lowa
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College Stadium
C. of C. Venture
Universal Pool Commerce
Central Tetie Stadium
Arie Rempe
Leighton Wed
Chamber of Commerce
Pella Gerchant Sell
Fae Phanesadhey
oShenld
Finn Das
Eteres
Army Signal Corps
I Corps
Plac
Fifth
Treasury
Joned
Cammi
TMK
Ly Newspapers
Herbert Dawson
A.C. Morrow
Millsburgh
Chariton
Edwina Curtis
Maly
Newell G. Roth
Os-kaloosa
Myers
Roth
Civil Air Patrol
Gulf
CAP
Wyoming
Army
Air Station
Gig John C. Thuran
USNR
Mayan
U. S. Weather Bu W
Cincinnati
Albuqueraz
Evansville
Clore
U. S. Weathe Bureau
Julian A. Kuyper
Harold Schnug
Galesburg
Louis P. Zoutte
Knoxville
Hazel Dunshee
Vella Defense Council
State Office
Pool Park
Third Reformed Church
Hible School Holl
the Holy Spir
Lord’s
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