Netherland Marine Douwe Visits Pella Farm Home
Gerrit Douwe, a 25 year old Netherland Marine from Camp Le Jeune, visited the Verros farm south of Red Rock in the Harp neighborhood after escaping German captivity via Norway and Sweden. He hopes to return to America after the war and become a citizen while continuing training at Le Jeune and preparing for Pacific duty.
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Chronicle
Camp le Jeune
North Carolina
Gerrit’ Douwe
Pella
Norway
Sweden
Pleasantville
Iowa
de Joode
Douwe
Albert Verros
Jennie van Drunen
Verros
Red Rock
Harp
England
Stockholm
Scotland
le Jeune
Ver Meer cousins reunite in Germany visit during war
Sergeant John P. Ver Meer writes from St Germain France detailing a 48 hour reunion with cousin Lt Elmer Ver Meer near Munich Germany. Elmer, an engineer, impressed with quick rescue of a jeep from a ditch showing leadership and Army prowess. Elmer is a Central College Calvin College attendee from Michigan.
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Paul Ver Meer
John P. Ver Meer
St. Germain
France
John
Army Air Force
Elmer
Ver Meer
Pella
Munich
Germany
Tutsing
J. G. Ver Meer
Central College
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Michigan
War News From Kampen Divides Dutch Churches
From Kampen in the Netherlands Rev. L Vermeer reports Kampen remains undamaged by war while a major church schism unfolds in the Nedtherlands. Leaders K Schilder and Prof 8 Janus have left the Gereformeerde Kerk seizing about 70 percent of Kampen parishioners and starting over 60 churches in Northern Holland. Schilder survived Nazi concentration camps for anti Nazi stance. Kampen is also the birthplace of Rev. L Vermeer of Pella.
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Kampen
Netherlands
L. Vermeer
Reformed Church
Pella
Second Term of Summer College To Start Monday
Central College will begin the second term of its summer program next Monday with registrations already underway. Students may enroll for the remaining sessions and courses offered this term.
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Central College
Lt De Wild to Speak at Pella Band Concert
Lieutenant Charles De Wild, home on furlough after release from German prison camp, will speak during intermission of the Pella band concert. The program features two overtures two marches a waltz and two popular numbers with Donald Waechter performing Long Long Ago as clarinet solo. Two other former prisoners Connie Rietveld and B Mark Thomas may be interviewed before the microphone to share their experiences.
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Charles de Wild
Charles
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Henry E. Kuyper
Robert Menning
Bob
de Wild
Donald Waechter
Waechter
Douglas MacArthur
Huffer
Barnhouse
E. C. Benning
Rieter
Donald Waehter
Feists
Meinken
King Lear
Hazel
Adamson
Army Air Corps
Germany
Pfe
Connie Rietveld
Mark Thomas
Rietveld
Thomas
Ration schedule updates extend through 1945 dates
The notice outlines expiration timelines for ration categories. Meats fats red stamps E2 to P2 valid till July 31, Q2 to U2 till August 31, V2 to Z2 till September 30, A1 to E1 till October 21. Processed foods blue stamps T2 to X2 expire July 31, plus additional blocks through October 31. Sugar stamp 36 valid until August 31. Fuel oil coupons 1,2,4,5 allow ten gallons per unit and remain valid countrywide through the heating year. New period 1 coupon for 1945-46 may be used after June 1. Shoes stamps Nos 1,2,8 in book three remain valid indefinitely.
First term completed this week at six weeks long
The report notes the first term finished this week lasting six weeks and outlines a second term planned for four weeks. The terse update highlights a short academic cycle with duration details and a follow up period.
Vanden Berg Named College Business Manager and Treasurer
The Rev. R J Vanden Berg resigns from Second Reformed Church to become Central College Business Manager and Treasurer, a post held previously by the late J Vanden Berg. He comes with six years on the college board and three years as board chairman, and will base his work in Pe i a.
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R. J. Vanden Bergs
Second Reformed Church
Central College
Iaterr
J. Vanden Berg
Vanden Berg
S. Bert Baron
Lubbers
Pella
Second Church
The
College
Church Meeting Listings at Local Congregations
The item lists multiple church services and events across churches including Third Reformed Church with sermons and guest ministers, Gospel Hall with evangelistic sermons, Open Bible Church with prayer meetings and youth rally in Des Moines, and Open Bible events in local venues. It notes times, topics, and speakers for July services and weekly gatherings.
Prot. Ref. Church Service Announcements
Rev L Vermeer presides with morning services at 10 in Dutch on The Only Possibility of Our Redemption from Lord's Day 5. Afternoon English service at 1 45 on Ashes from the Furnace of Affliction Ex 9 8. Evening youth gathering at 7 90. You are welcome to worship.
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L. Vermeer
Sully Reformed Church Evangelistic Campaign Closing
Arthur J. Bennink, pastor, leads morning worship at 10 with sermon Pleasant Work and junior sermon Small Beginnings. Sunday School at 11 30 with God’s Purpose for Abraham. Evening Praise at 8 features God’s Man. Closing meeting of the Evangelistic campaign with your own pastor preaching.
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Sully Reformed
Arthur J. Bennink
Abraham
Baptist Church Services with Swanson in Preaching Schedule
A. A. Swanson, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening evangelistic service features the sound motion picture They Live Forever. Mid-week service Wednesday at 0 p.m. The pastor will preach at all services.
First Reform Church Services Announced by Rev Haverkamp
The First Reformed Church led by Pastor A Haverkamp schedules a 9 20 Sunday School session and a 10 16 morning worship sermon on Gods Purpose for Abraham The Meek followed by Blengad evening praise The series includes Classis wide evangelistic services.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Abraham
Subsidy Payments Planned for April May and June
Subsidy payments are now being made on April May and June production of butterfat and whole milk at the county Triple A office. Tickets may be bought or mailed to the Triple A office in Knoxville Iowa.
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Triple A
Knoxville
Towa
Kiwanis Hear Kempkes On Legion History In Pella
Kempkes, Legion historian, shared a chronology of Van Veen Van Hemert Post history. He highlighted 1927 Fourth of July celebration, 5 000 dollar cost, and the 75th anniversary efforts. He described 1920 levy defeat for a Memorial Building and post led building funding from donations and stock sales. Guests included D Mark Thomas and Lt Lee Vrieze laar. new member Dan Meulpolder welcomed.
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Tunis Kempkes
Kiwanis Club
van Veen-Van Hemert
American Legion
Kempkes
Inter
Legion
Tle
Dick C. van Zante
Tie
Post
Pella
The
Legion Hall
Perth
Lake Prairie District
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Rempires
Rudyard Kipling
Lord God of Hosts
Pfe
D. Mark ‘Thomas
Germany
Lee Vriezelaar
Gene Stienties
Camp Fire Girls Enjoy Gypsy Trail at Park
Camp Fire Girls met at the Swimming Pool Park for the Gypsy Trail on July with all groups present. Virginia Lee Cunningham, Field Worker, led activities including singing relays and games. The highlight was the tiring and dying of Gypsy scarfs followed by Camp Fire Grace and a brought lunch. Martha Luutenbach, chair of the Town Camp Fire Committee, helped sponsor the event.
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Virginia Lee Cunningham
Martha Luutenbach
Camp Fire
Religious Movie At Baptist Church Sunday Evening
At the evening service Sunday July 15 the Baptist Church will show a sound motion picture about religious experiences in World War II. Dr W R White of the Southern Baptist Sunday School Board calls it positive and Christian, with a free will offering for Moody Institute Extension Department to present the feature.
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Baptist Church
Iowa Falls
Pella
W. R. White
The
Southern Baptist Convention
Moody Institute of Chicago
Denison University Engages Miss Kathleen Gillard for Navy V-12
Miss Kathleen I. Gillard of Hubbard Lake Michigan, former dean of women and English head at Central College 1925 1929, teaches English to Navy V-12 trainees at Denison University Granville Ohio for a 16 week term ending October 20. She recently held a leave from Alma College where she served as dean of women and literature professor, and is near completing a PhD at Peabody Vanderbilt affiliates in Nashville.
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Kathleen I. Gillard
Hubbard Lake
Mich
Central College
Denison University
Granville
Ohio
Miss Gillard
Alma College
Alma
Gillard
Peabody College
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Beef Production Drafts Issued By AAA Committee
H JH Hooper, Marion County AAA Chairman, says Triple A committees can issue beef production sight drafts to eligible feeders. For sales May 19 to June 30 1945, subsidy applications due by August 31 1946. For sales July 1 1945 onward, applications must be filed within 60 days of sale, not more than one per calendar month. Evidence rules vary by sale date. forms are available in county AAA offices.
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H. JH. Hooper
Marion County Aaa
Triple A
Authoity
Hooper
Prize and Award Winners at Pella Saddle Show
The Pella Chamber of Commerce Saddle Horse and Pony Show at Central College Athletic Field drew 3000 spectators for two sessions on July 4. Entries from Missouri and Illinois joined many Pella owners, with numerous classes including ponies, open pony, model, and fine harness. The results list animals first, then owners and exhibitors, highlighting Tony, Polly, Daisy June, and Ready Cash among top finishers across multiple divisions.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Pella District Goes Over The Top In 7th War Loan
The Pella Otley District exceeded its E Bond quota of 339000 by 6 percent and reached 1066 percent of the goal for E Bonds, with total bonds sold 733657 across all types. Marion County also surpassed its quota as service men and local buyers boosted this regional drive.
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Pella
Pella-Otley
Marion County
Vernon L. Clark
State War Finance Committee
P. H. Kuyper
Eee
Pete
Pacific
Vernon
Post Office
Pella Chronicle
New Hours for Rationing Board Open to Public
The War Price and Rationing Board announces new hours effective today from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and closed Thursday afternoons. Chairman H. P. Van Gorp notes the change. The second item mentions harvest timing for brome grass seed when seed heads dry, advising harvesting with a combine.
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H. P. van Gorp
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Th.b
A. Taverkamp
Gospel Hall
Geo. T. Pinches
KBIZ
Open Bible Church
Ynt
Christapatos
United Fall
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Miss K. Gillard
Denison, Ohio
AAA
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Dennis Belknap
Hie Silver
Keith Schultz
Steven Barnes
Oskaloosa
Daisy June
Larry Horseman
Larry
Horseman
Dr. W. Vor Pisce
Leake van Zee
Jimmie Lloyd Ballenger
Ready Cash
Hilltop Stables
B. J. Scott
Rock Island
Duchess of Stonewall
Dr. R
Strickler
Gilbert Hanley
Kirksville
Anna Kay
Phyllis Stickler
Brown Beauty
Lloyd McCabe
Lorraine de Haan
Harold Wilson
Polly
Dr. W. C. Ver
Ploeg
Mollie
Ben Vos
Dorothy Vos
Silver
Horseman Bros
Beauty
Joan van Zomeren
Donna
Yoorling
Tenard Major
Dwight Mathes
St. Patrick
Geo
Vande Voort
Susan Kay
Evert Terril
Monroe
Dr. W. C. Ver Ploeg
Mickey Ver Ploeg
Harriet Hughes
Edie Goomaat
Poppy
Sidney de Haan
Dolly
Robert Ver Ploeg
Norman Ver Ploeg
Leighton
Dottie
Franette Stickler
Jimmie Stickler
Kirkaville
Billy Boy
Peter Boonder
Lyle Boender
Sparkie
Darlene Bingham
Melcher
Babe
Prince
Thelma van Roekel
Rowdy Lad
Flicket
J. R. ‘Rouse
Jeanette Morrison
Memphis
Robin
Andrew Barnes
Joyce Barnes
High Tension
Phyllis Dudgeon
Wapello Babe
Carol Clevenger
Billy
Virginia Lee McDonald
Danville
Spike
O. K. Tire Shop
Jack Boender
Melcher & Drifter
Tom’ Hughes
Pony Musical
Peter Boender
Lucky
Carl Bingham
Ifill Hop Stables
M. J. Scott
R. O. Stickler
Gilbert Hunley
Midnite Serenade
Wolf & Son
Ben Wolf
Bnt
Pete Boender
Startling Kalarama
Blue Belt Acres
Jack Felton
Indianola
Kirkeville
Hasel Twigg Winter
Warren Kalbach
S. P. Garner
Glenn Montgomery
Hinl
Bles
Illinois
Ellen McDonald
Dr. Lawrence
Ben Wilson
New Virginia
Gilbert Hantey
Peavine Beauty
Wapello
Sonny Boy
Jennie Nickelson
Jonnie Nickelson
B. O. Stickler
Meadow Gold
Hill Top Stables
Rock Island, Ill
Astral Star
Ross Dudgeon
Astral Melody
Edgetowne Stables
Anna ‘Kay
Major
Harold, Wilson
Harold Ison
Glenn Montomery
Osalosay
Melcher Dottie
Diamond
Chas. Weir
Chaseit
Twilight Prince
Fair Ellen McDonald
Mickey Rooney
Gary T. Voxelaar
Fred Hocksema
Pella Ace High
Star Dust
Jeanette Hewitt
Silver June Nite
Guy Hanley
Hazel Twigg Winter
Oska- Loos
Chief McDonald
Highland Stables
J. le Witt
Town City
Drifter
Tom Hughes
H. M. Price
Speck
Dale Brush
Grinnell
Rock
Chadwick
Sully
Chas. Jor
Baldy
Wm. Lundy
John Smith
Ralph Perry
Ralph Porty
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