Car stripped of tires and wheels Sunday morning
Gary Schiebout found his car missing all wheels and tires after a Sunday theft. The vehicle was found on a by road southwest of Pell with doors unlocked and ignition shorted. Police and sheriffs investigated, noting the ventilator broken and luggage failed attempt, while insurance covered the loss of the tires and wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Schiebout
Knoxville
Washboard Road
Pell
de Hoos
Sehrebout
Paul Applegate
Pella
Des Moine
Schiebout
Work Permits Considered For Local Youths
Local superintendent may issue work permits to children under 16 under the Child Labor Law. Permits allow employment with minimal instruction, often in seed corn plants. Applicants must present a physician's certificate a birthdate affidavit and a school record certificate. Interested youths should contact Supt Buerkens or K C Decker at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt, Buerkens
K. C. Decker
High Hol
Laddie Hurt When Struck by Car Monday Eve
A boy named Laddie was struck by a car on a street near Sadler Pome. He suffered a cut head and bruising but no broken bones and was taken to hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laddie
Mtr
Robert Fer
Robot van Vark
Matieka Hospital
Oshabou
Drive to gather old records August first event
The American Legion and Auxiliary will run a house to house records drive in the city on Saturday August 1 with a quota of over eight thousand records locally and a national goal of 100000. Proceeds go to fund new records and phonograph players for military camps and stations worldwide through Our Fighting Men Inc. Farm residents may bring records to the Legion Hall today through the drive date. Lake Prairie and Summit Townships are excluded from house calls. Bert Holz will receive and care for items at the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
From Nation
Commundand
American Legion
Post and Auxiliary
Collec
The
Men, Inc
II Marine Corps
Coast’ Guard
America
Legion
Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Lake Prairie
Summit Townships
Legion Hall
Bert Holz
Correction: Private Minnekus Paltzer in Australia
A correction notes Private 1st Class Minnekus Paltzer is in Australia and well. He says he likes Australia and the locals treat American soldiers well and he enjoys the mail and The Chronicle Tulip Time Edition. Local Masons in Des Moines held a meeting last Thursday with the Grand Chaplain installed as deputy installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Minnekus —Schakel
Minnekus Paltzer
Chronicle
Des Moin
Lodge
Bird nests on high school roof prompts ID guess
A bird has nested in gravel on a high school roof with two fledglings. A city bird lore authority suggests it might be a magpie or similar but notes the bird may be confused and laid eggs on a hot roof, unaware of nest building.
Grimes County Seeks Local Help for Tomato Packing
Grimes County plans a large tomato packing season and asks local aid to recruit workers. The plant, with extensive tomato acreage, expects strong yields. Mr Sels favors hiring from Pella and former employees, with U S Employment Service aiding labor search. Interested locals may call or visit the plant to apply with Superintendent A M Self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Sels
Pella
Band Program for July 25 on the Mall
The list shows a July 25 band program featuring marches and tunes by Yoder Jurgens Roberts and others. Appears to include Arabian Nights Overture Elmer's Tune Pax Trot One Deal Jurgens Roses Voest and Me Popular Hit among selections. Strong entities includeJuly 25 and Band Program on the Mall with named composers and pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galtdman
Yoder
Elmer's
Jurgens
Nols
Vist
Cf Roberts
Mr. Dubi
Ektail
Voest
Jeir Roses
Martin Heer
Thanderer
Former Pella Boy Takes Major Post With Alien Property Custodian
Francis Dykstra of Madison Wisconsin son of Mr and Mrs J Dykstra has been appointed to a key role with the Alien Property Custodian Office for Emergencies Headquarters. He becomes Director and Secretary of Yamona 680 St Ave New York a Japanese importing firm under custodial control. A leave of absence was granted by Interstate Finance Corporation where he serves as Madison manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Dykstra
Madison
Wisconsin
Sind
J Dictra
Emergencemient
Washington, D. C
Chiea
Tv President
Dykstra
Yamona- 680 St Ave
New York
Interstate Finance Corporation
Local News Notes From Ma Hospital Area and Davenport Visits
Mrs R A Van Haaften reports the birth of a baby boy at Ma Hospital Osksborn riding on July 17. The July 6 to 17 period records several deeds and regional convention attendance with Mrs Kaldenberg traveling to Moline visiting cousins. Miss Violet Prichard of Derby Kansas visited her Davenport relatives, and Ivan and Louise Gerel were guests at the Georg home. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Vos at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa on July 15. Mary Ruth Kempkes was discharged from Mahaska Hospital July 16 after a major operation. Elmer Hartgraves Jr of Vella promoted to Technician fourth grade at Lubbock Army Flying School. Jackie Korn spending a week with relatives in Davenport. Mortimer Goodwin reports mail from England. Bernard Mennenga notes travel. Camp Bowie visits and local health notes follow. Barbara Van Sittert returned from Des Moines aiding Mrs Dykstra as her home was sold north of Grand Avenue. The Van Essen farm near Gow Kameriele sold for about 56.00 per acre to John Walraven. De Bruyns visit Des Moines. Billy De Bruyn moves to Pella to run J E Forbes Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A. van Haaften
Ma- Hospital
Osksborn
Intel
Kno George
Peter van Hemert
Cordova
W. A. Roordu
Pella
Len Kaldenberg
Af Townsend Clubs
Davenport
Iowa
Wiscon
Townsend W
Kaldenberg
Moline
Ed Metter
Charles
Violet Prichard
Derby
Kansas
Charles Porter
George
George Croll
Ivan
Louise Gerel
Georg
Louise
Ben Vos
Mahaska Hoa
Oskaloosa
le Cocq
Abbott
Mary Ruth Kempkes
Tunis Kempkes
Mahasa Hospital
Elmer Hartgraves, Jr
Vella
Elmer Hartgraves
Oskaloosa Street
Thomas I
Gilbert
Lubbock Army Flying School
Lubbock
Texas
Hartgraves
Jackie Korn
Berd Korn
Dro
He O
Gerrit Popma
Barbara van Sittert
Des Moines
Orville Dykstra
Dykstras
Grand Avenue
van Essen
Gooh Kameriele
John G. Walragen
J. E. Forbes
de Bruyn
Crysvie Klein
Don Vriezelaar Receives Wings at Texas Field Today
Army Flying School at Madhind honors nine bombardment trainees as they receive commissions. The group, including Lieutenant Vriezelaar and Lieutenant Vinson, trained at Cedar Rapids and Indianola, part of a ceremony marking their entry as bombardiers in the US Army Air Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Vriezelaar
Texas Field
Army Flying School
Madhind
Jung
America
Mites
Leaven Men
Worlds Lane
Boibardier Transcenter
Iowa
Thomas P
Channing Bo Wolfe
W. Vinson
Vriezelor
Vriezelaar
Central Collegee
Pella
Tokyo
AU Midlander
New Jersey
Navy Relief Society Aid For Sailors Families
The Navy Relief Society funds aid for orphaned children and families of Navy personnel through interest free loans and ongoing grants. With Pearl Harbor, the society expects greater needs as Navy expands. Fundraising by voluntary gifts supports pensions and immediate aid, coordinated with Red Cross and Navy relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Relief Society
Henied
Sears
Navy
Thas Navy
Pearl Harbor
Ureathy
Marine Corps
Coast’ Guard
Als
Ciety
Speer
Red Cross
Navy ‘Relief Society
United Servi Women of Mucrican Unit 26
School to Open September First
The Board of Education has decided to begin school on September 1. On Monday, August 1, teachers report for initial teaching. Labor Day falls on September 1 this year, and it is planned to hold all school on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Biduction
Bombardier trainees vow to guard bombsight during dives
Youths are drawn to the demanding role as 15 percent of applicants meet the strict bombardier training standards. Lt. Col. Richard TH. Smith, director of training, says the job appeals to young Americans though it is a grueling path to earn the title as "the most dangerous men in the world." Eileen Sadler Rows spent the weekend at Sunnyside. her husband Dick Rou is stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, and Mrs. Rouw teaches piano in Oskaloosit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrden
Richard TH. Smith
America
Eileen Sadler
Sunnyside
Dick Rou
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Mrs. Rouw
Oskaltoosit
Pella Red Cross chapter reports strong finances
The Pella Red Cross chapter shows an excellent financial position with all demands met. The report covers June 30, 19?? to June 30, 1??, includes balances on hand, disbursements for membership and relief work, and notes an audit by Frank N. De Wit, Pella City Clerk, with a submission to St Louis National HQ. It lists War Relief, Junior and civilian relief efforts, and related productions and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Syneshin
Subanit
Pella
Uyle
Haq
Nat'l Hd
Loui
Frank N. de Wit
National
St. Louis
Farmers form groups to organize soil conservation work
Marion County farmers organize information and organization meetings across districts led by Clyde Garderaf and local leaders. Groups near Pella and Red Rock discuss GreE Leader elections, district assistance petitions, and planning for the 1943 War Production Program to protect soil resources amid wartime demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Garderaf
Marion County Siervation
Suil Conservation
Nor Fates
Boyd Coffman Group
Columbia
Ooo
the Coltman
Worth Berhout
Gosport
Gosport Seriol
Farme
Red Rock
Tumpleton
J. J. Templeton
Ohn Warvick
Diadas
Caloma School
Ation Ee
Clarence Ler
Marion County Conservation District
Clarenne Schrader
G. Schrader
Heyke Poppings
O. D. Spires
Paul Crabb
Dlohn McCon
Lord Hoselbuby
Adam Ken
Howard Wallace
Sehlegel
White
Southddan
Libserty School
Paes
Pella
Knoxville
Marion County Soil Conservation District
Gardner
Sumer
Annual Mission Fest of Reformed Churches Aug 27
The Annual Mission Fest of the churches of Classis Pella will be held on Thursday August 27 1912 in West Market Square with afternoon and evening sessions. Speakers include Rev ing Missionary in Jeune Nienhuis and M Missionary in furlough. Dr John R Mulder president of Western Theological Seminary will discuss Education. A Domestic Missions speaker is also listed with further details to come. All Reformed Churches and friends are urged to attend and avoid conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Classis Pella
Market Square
Jeune Nienhuis
John R. Mulder
Western Theological Seminary
Central College
Reformed Churches
Friends
Mrs Muilenberg and family spend Sunday in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Carrie Muilenberg and her daughter Christine visited Cedar Rapids Sunday with friends while Mrs Muilenberg enjoys a two week vacation from duties at the gas office. Miss Martha Schoinkhoven continues her work. Mr and Mrs Willard Lange Rak and their little daughter from Des Moines are visiting this week with Mr and Mrs Meyer Langerak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Muilenberg
Christine
Cedar Rapids
Muilenberg
Martha Schoinkhoven
Willard Langerak
Des Moi
Meyer Langerak
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gary Scheetwett
Gary
Buerkens
Smithy
Andrew
Evalena Wynberg
Pella Penne
Penney
Frank Frush
Rotary Club
Ings
Sam
U. S. Employment Service
A. M. Self
Lack
Seach
Bonbardment
Butt
Coxswain
Walter E. Butt
Cox Wain
U.S. Navy
Shi Denebola
Walter
Rock Butt
W. A. Butt
S. Denebola
N.Y
TNS
State Bank
St. Loui
Uncle Sam
Warren Schreiner
John van Roekel
J: Re
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