Navy Relief Drive in Pella Aug 7 8 and 9
The Navy Relief drive in Pella is postponed yet will be conducted by United Service Women Mothers Sisters and Daughters of men in the service. Mrs Dora Carson will lead a house to house canvass on Friday August 7 with shopping appeals on Saturday August 8 and free will church collections on Sunday. Proceeds go to Navy Relief to aid sailors and families as the national goal of five million dollars is pursued. The Society supports widows orphans and dependents with grants and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
United Service Women
United Servicers
Dora Carson
George van Vark
Central Park
Navy Ant
Navy Relief
Y Liage
Washington
Socie Incorporated
Voluntar Wits Wn
Navy Imin
Price Schedule Filing For Consumer Services Urged
Robert A Adams state director of the Office of Price Administration urged all persons selling consumer services to file maximum price schedules with their nearest War Price and Rationing Board. He noted many filed with the State Office in Des Moines causing double handling and advised confirming the nearest board. The regulation No 165 effective July 1 1942 requires a completed statement by September 1 1942 listing March 1942 highest charged prices and pricing method, with a duplicate due by September 10 1942 to the appropriate board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bb. Adams
Office of Price Administration
Prie
Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce
Agency
Adams
War Price and Rationing Board
Dr I J Lubbers Honored At Central College Testimonial
Trustees and friends honor Dr I J Lubbers at a testimonial dinner held at the home of Mr and Mrs Elvan with Mrs Vogekaar and Vanden Bers present. The board and executive committees praise his faithful service as president, noting doubled college endowment and new facilities while expressing gratitude and prayers for continued leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central Association
Dro USA
Ives
Ladhers
Oskaloosa Band to Play Concert Here Wednesday
Oskaloosa's Municipal Band will visit Pelle Wednesday August 11 for a concert. The program includes The New Colonial Overture Mercedes Indian Novelty Pox The Firefly Finale from the New World Symphony and three Negro Dances with vocal solos by Kilpatrick and a Vibra Harp solo by Miss Vander Ploeg. Also noted is a Saturday concert featuring Miss Vander Ploeg on vibra harp with a varied program.
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Oskaloosa
Pelle
Pella
Nvishhoring
Chamber of Commerce
Pel City
Henryki
Harry Glen
Mercedes
King Warren
Hall of Fame
Frederic Knight Logan
Kilpat
Yoder
Price
Popul
Mr. Kilpatrick
Dvorak
Marchi
the Conqueror
Val. Ger Select
Yrtrude Vander Ploey
Crosley
Diane
Holmes
Lilley
Stephen Foster
Styne
Trude Vander Ploeg
Taehaikoswky
White Cliffs
Dover
Kent
Mystic Land
Egypt
Ketelby
Chr Reformed Mission Fest In Pella Aug 12
The Mission Festival of the Christian Reformed Churches of Pella and vicinity will be held at West Market Square Pella on Wednesday August 12. Forenoon address by Miss Johanna Kromminga Indian Mission in New Mexico. Afternoon talks by Rev J Weidenaar Grand Rapids Michigan and Dr De Korne also of Grand Rapids. Evening programs include talks by Rev J Weidenaar and Rev J Schaal Kalamazoo Michigan on work with soldiers. Miss Kromminga to lead Children's Hour at 1:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Churches of
Pella
West Market Square
Johanna Kromminga
New Mexico
J. Weidenaar
Grand Rapids
Michigan
de Korne
J. Schaal
Kalamazoo
Kromminga
Johnny Vande Veer Injured By Train Sat
Johnny Vande Veer was struck by a freight train while crossing a trestle near the George McMurray home south of Pella on the Wabash Railroad. He was thrown about sixteen feet, severely injured with three broken ribs and facial injuries, and transported to the Toom home before being moved to Surrey to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Auto Co
Johnny Vande Veer
Pella
Johnny
Alon
Johnny Vande V
George McMurray
Johnn. Bachelor
Cently
Vande Veer
Harvey
Wabash
McMurray Home
Will J. Koopman
Mion Toom
Toom
Dr. Cr
Vande
Surrey
Johony
Children Drive to Aid Iowa's Homes for War-Worn Children
The Iowa Children’s Home Society announces a statewide drive to find homes for dependent children. Local supporters, including Miss Ver Steves and Miss Stubersaueh, invite the public to City Hall at 10:00 for prizes and fundraising gifts funded by friends of the society. Des Moines hosts the society offices, led by Mav Habenieht, M.D. executive secretary, with 200 new wards in 1914 and a daily average of 350 children under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amtaie Spinors
BOM
Pra
Mas
Schulte
Hers
Rule
Ho Kuyper
Bode Coc Tuerkens
Mio
Hens
Stee
Stubersaueh
Eye
Haverkunp
Mars
Dalen Me Gry
Marien Cy
Lowa
Volu Yatis
Des Moines
Mav Habenieht
M.D
Rotary
Ver Steves
Friends of Ehimas
Carl Senob to Head Music Dept At the College
Carl Senob named head of Central College music department commencing in September. He will direct instrumental and choral groups and teach theory and methods. Senob, a Michigan graduate, studied violin with notable instructors and earned a Master of Music from the University of Michigan. He and his wife Jeanette Sandwick Senob will offer private voice lessons next year. A national drive to collect old phonograph records for soldiers is organized by The American Legion, with local support from the Auxiliary and Boy Scouts, to create new records for troops.
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Steno
Ers Collis
Michistan
Holor
Sedeger
Donna Beters
Mischa Misehakotl
Joe Sowerby
American Conservy of Music
Chien
University of Michissan
Stialuie
Anthony Whitmire
William D. Revelli
Nobel Cain
Louise Cuyler
David M
Jeanette Sandwick Senob
Central College Department of Music
Mrs. Senob
Ruth Craig
Northern State
Colege
Carl Lindegren
Michigan State Normal College
Ypsilanti
Theodore Harrison
American Conservatory of Music
van Hemert
Pella
Legion
Amer Legion
Amerie
Fighting Men, Inc
Mie Amu
Ephone Legion Hall
Inseht Hotell
Fem
Anvillarry
Fragmentary Note on Train Collision Remnant
A reader-sourced fragment recalls a near train collision where a person looked both ways, then felt a sudden shock and fear. The passage focuses on instinctive reaction and a moment of realization, with little verifiable detail.
Seaman 2nd Class I. N. Perlouw Listed Address Camp Allen
Henry reports his son I. N. Perlouw is a Seaman Second Class with a Norfolk based unit at Camp Allen Pla 1 Co Ba Bat 17 Norfolk He expects word from friends and family soon in this sparse wartime notice.
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Henry
I. N. Perlouw
N. Terlouw
Sea
N.C. T.C
Camp Allen Pla
Ba Bat
Norfolk
Service Women Plan Important Meeting Aug 1
The United Service Women's Organization calls Mothers wives sisters and daughters of service men to a 2 30 p m meeting at the American Legion Hall on Saturday August 1. Members and nonmembers are invited. The group seeks many attendees and plans to collect service member photos. bring photos to the meeting or to Vander Linden Rexall Store by August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women's Organization
American Legion Hall
Armed Services
Edward Cook
Vander Linden Rexall
Two Women Board Train to East for Visits
Miss Margaretta Slobe and Miss Virginia Van Gorp left by a rail Wednesday for the East. Slobe planned a two week visit with her Uncle and Aunt Mr and Mrs William Rhyesburger at Arlington Virginia. Van Gorp went to Huntington West Virginia to visit relatives. They intended to travel most of the way together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaretta Slobe
Virginia van Gorp
Miss Slobe
William Rhyesburger
Arlington
Virginia
Miss van Gorp
Huntington
West Virginia
Henry F. Johnson To Head Salvage Committee Here
A letter from City Chairman L D Tucker of Knoxville to State Salvage Chairman H O Playman of Des Moines states Henry F Johnson of Pella will head the Salvage Committee in Pella and chair the Bureau of Industrial Conservation, replacing J J Van Hemert who resigns due to other duties. The letter, dated July 24, 19, is signed L D Tucker. Marion County Chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LD. Tucker
Knoxville
State Salvage
Dex Moines
Henry F. Johnson
Pella
Bureau of Industrial Conservation
J. J. van Hemert
Beenuw
H.C. Pligman
Crocker
Des Moines
Towa
Mr. Plagman
van Hemert
T. K. Johnson
Town
Chin
More Workers Needed to Keep Ball Rolling
The local voluntary employment program seeks townspeople and farmers to fill essential jobs this fall. Volunteers can register at the insurance office to be called when help is needed, with threshing oats and tomato harvesting identified as immediate tasks. Manager A M Sels asks locals to register at the plant or by phone to confirm available labor for outside help if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Sels
Pella
New Officers Installed By Legion Post
The Legion Post installed new officers with Commander Henry Vander Ark taking charge from John Hackett. Will Baer became 1st Vice Commander while Kon Gorkum served as 2nd Vice Commander Ka Vos as Sergeant-at-Arms. Warner Vande Voort was named Adjutant Secretary as the post plans a Record Drive August 1 with four helpers for the Auxiliary and Boy Scouts. A committee will coordinate with the Auxiliary for events in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hackett
Henry "Vander Ark
George Eischeid
Letinn
Hackett
Henry Vander Agk
Vander Ark
Warner Vande Voort
Will Baer
Mail Out Canning Sugar Certificates Pella War Price and Ratio ing Board
The Pella War Price and Ratio ing Board announces a new allotment setup for fall canning sugar. Balance certificates for spring applicants will be mailed August 1, allowing up to 15 pounds per person for fruit canning at four pounds per quart. If excess allotment remains, exchange at the Board Office to conserve sugar. Duplicate certificates cannot be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
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Pella Band
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Carl Senob
Enoch
Music Central College
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Marjorie Lytton
Gi Them
Carol Osborn
Bonnie Kay
Judye Allen
Logan Andewag
A Yn Andeweg
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Peggy Kuyper
Geo. Eischeid of
Norwalk
Dist
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Paul Boortje
Memny Kook
John Oustine
Oren van Niewaal
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