Twenty Men Enrol For Flying School At Central College
Twenty men, mostly Pella residents, enroll in the second Civilian Pilot Training course sponsored by Central College and run by Pella Airways. Instructors Douglas Alexander and George Hansen lead a program pairing 35 hours of dual and solo flying with a ground course, aiming to finish by September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Pella Airways
Douglas Alexander
George Hansen
Pella
Franklin Verrips
Donald Menning
Bob Menning
Floyd Mathes
Dan Ray Meulpolder
Virgil Vander Linden
Howard Grundman
John Jolink
John Moon
Claude Boner
S. A. Sandren
Meyers
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Centerville
Montezuma
Drivers urged to apply for 1941 43 license renewals
Commissioner Karl W. Fischer of Public Safety warned Iowans to submit renewal applications by July 5 or face legal violations for driving with lapsed licenses. Renewal desks will close after July 5, with later renewals requiring the full license exam. Emphasis on using money orders or checks, not coins or cash, and that many renewals are already processed via county stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl W. Fischer
Public Safety
Fischer
United States
Iowa
Card of Thanks from Mrs Slobe and Children
We thank the neighbors and friends for their aid and comfort during the illness and death of our husband and father. The beautiful floral offerings are gratefully acknowledged. The Slobe Mrs H W Slobe and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Slobe
Fourteen Men Ordered to Army Duty on June 26
The Marion County Local Board dated June 16 1941 orders fourteen men to report at 8:00 a.m. June 26 1941 at the Post Office Building Knox ville for induction at Fort Des Moines Iowa. Inductees include James Bowman Jr Robert James Bosveld Edward Jack Blaskovich Raymond Spear Gideon Raymond Wolbrink John Edward Hibma Jacob Max Brom Homer John Voskuil Earl Franklin Pugh Wilson C Spier Rolland Lewis Rector James Samuel Burt doin Richard Burkhart Nicholas Hdward Van Gorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Local Board
Knoxville
United States Army
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
James Bowman, Jr
Robert James Bosveld
Edward Jack Blaskovich
Ymond Spear
Gideon Raymond Wolbrink
John Edward Hibma
Jacob Max Brom
Homer John Voskuil
Franklin Pugh Wilson C. Spier
Rolland Lewis Rector
James Samuel Burt
Doin Richard Burkhart
Olas Hdward van Gorp
Daily Vacation Bible School a Great Success
The three Reformed churches of Pella ran a three week Daily Vacation Bible School at First Reformed Church from June 2 to June 22. About 150 pupils attended with memory work prizes awarded for high verse counts. The program included worship, Bible study, music, and a Japan life presentation by Belle Bogaard, concluding with a Sunday night program and a charity offering of 35.50 to the American Mission to Lepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn de Koning
Reformed Churches
Pella
First Reformed Church
Jesus
Belle Bogaard
Japan
West Park
Herman Nollen
George Vande Voort
Frances de Bruin
Ray Brom
Sara Schakel
Beatrice Schippers
Esther Klein
Eleanor Vos
Dorothy van Roekel
Dorothy van Houwelingen
Clara Goeselin
Shirley de Cook
Joann van de Voort
Beverly Thomassen
Cora Thomassen
Luella Rozeboom
Ruth de Goost
Betty van Veen
Theresa Naaktgeboren
Sheldon Vos
Christina Muilenberg
Erma Mae Vander Horst
Edna Mae TerLouw
Clarice Rozeboom
Gertrude Steenhoek
Lubertha Klyn
Johanna ‘van Dyk
Mary Jane Menninga
37 Boys Report At the Annual Health Clinic
Thirty seven boys from county clubs were examined by county doctors at the annual Health Clinic held at the High School on Wednesday June 18. Doctors Fox Cornell Roberts Lankelma Schroeder White and Wright donated services for the free examinations. Assistants included Mrs Winifred S Jones Ann Wanko and CG M Gilson. Next week will announce the high scoring county representative in the 4 H Health contests with a second ranking alternate. The top scorer will receive the traveling trophy from Dr Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednday
Fox
Cornell
Roberts
Lankelma
Schroeder
White
Wright
Winifred S. Jones
Ann Wanko
CG. M. Gilson
Marion County Farm Bureau
Marion County
Hie Health
Auditor Hollis Bybee to meet in Pella for Soldier's Exemption
County Auditor Hollis L. Bybee will be in Pella at the Pella National Bank from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday June 27 to take applications for Soldier's Exemption. Deadline July 4. Those not yet filed must act to receive 1940 and/or 1941 exemption. Discharge must be recorded in the county of claim. domicile must be in the State of Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis L. Bybee
Pella
FHA Loans Made More Liberal by New Regulation
The Federal Housing Administration will accept mortgage insurance applications in $50 multiples starting June 6, 1941, easing provisions for lower price homes. Iowa FHA Director Oscar A. Brandt announced the change, which expands loans from $2,050 up to $5,350 for 20 and 26 year terms at 4 percent interest with 1 percent mortgage insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar A. Brandt
FHA
Iowa
Sheriff Announces Additional Driver License Renewals
Due to a high number of applicants, renewal services were incomplete last week. Additional sessions are set for Friday June 27 and Saturday June 28 at the City Office to accommodate those who did not renew. Paul Applegate, Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Offce
Paul Applegate
Pella Gun Club hosts 4th of July shoot event
The Pella Gun Club invites all shooters to a 4th of July program starting at 12 30 p m with three and a half mile southeast location. A sixteen yard target event features 100 targets and prizes plus 25 additional events for non main entrants. Fred Whitney will attend and practice shooting begins at 10 00 a m with bologna rings for all contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Sportamen
Fred Whitney
Gun Club
Debts Collected Notice for Indebtedness
Public debt collection notice states that notes judgments and all indebtedness are collected. Refers to locations including Light Com town Ta and references collections made anywhere. Official wording emphasizes that no charge is unsuccessful and that all items of indebtedness are pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comtown
Law Firms Announce Thursday Afternoon Closures in Summer
The undersigned law offices will be open for relaxed hours each Thursday afternoon during June July and August. Attorneys Ganss Falsin Boln Delos Van Zante Van Zante Klyn announce summer schedule changes for client access and consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganss Falsin Boln Delos van Zante van Zante & Klyn
Bids Sought for Concession Space in Pella Pool Area
City of Pella invites bids for renting space for a concession stand near the swimming pool. Bids accepted at the city clerk's office until July 1. The mayor reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
P.M. Frush
Another Chance Offered to Obtain Driver's License
Sheriff Paul Applegate arranged two clerks at the Pella city office for Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, from 8:00 a m to 7:00 p m to assist drivers in applying for licenses. The following Saturday is the final application day before examinations begin, with two clerks also at the Knoxville sheriff's office to serve drivers there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Paul Applegate
Sheriff’ Office
Knoxville
10000 Girls to Be Needed by Army in 1942
Washington expects over 10 000 American nurses to serve in the Army or Navy within a year. Miss Mary Beard of the Red Cross Nursing Service notes the Army Nurse Corps aims for 8 237 for 1942 and urges qualified RNs to enroll in the Red Cross First Reserve of Nurses which totals 24 000. She cites the defense drive and promotes Bryn Mawr College Nursing Training Camp for 200 graduates to accelerate training, urging women to consider nursing now and noting efforts to increase school capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
America
Army
Navy
Mary Beard
American Red Cross Nursing Service
Army Nurse Corps
Red Cross
National Defense
Miss Beard
American Red Cross
Bryn Mawr College
Fire destroys 600 chicks at Lind farm near Hampton
A fire at the Harry Lind farm near Hampton last week destroyed about six hundred baby chicks intended for market. Fire crews contained the blaze, no human injuries reported, and investigators sought the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lind
Hampton
Wedding to Feature Band Concert and Rhyme Era Ceremony
A wedding is listed on the program for Saturday featuring a ceremony in rhyme and rhythm with prominent local figures in Pella. The Chamber of Commerce band will perform a strong lineup including cornetists Carroll Hollebrands and Virgil Vander Linden, Vibraharp solo by Miss Gertrude Vander Ploeg, and selections such as Mighty Lak a Rose and The Singing Hills. Rehearsals have been ongoing. admission promises an entertaining evening with humor and notable participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Carroll Hollebrands
Virgil Vander Linden
Ida
Dottie Police
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
Laka Rose
Pella
N. E. Kuyper
City Commandery
King
Romberg
America
Gottler
Nevin
Singing Hills
David
Lake
Cliton
Little Johnny Jones
Cohan
Perfidia
U. S. Coast Guard
Francis Saltus van Boskerek
Mattress Center Reopening Planned for June 25
The mattress center in Knox ville will reopen Wednesday, June 25. The second order of cotton and ticking has arrived. The room has been cleaned and supervisors secured. Applicants with approved mattress applications will be notified by AAA when to come to make their mattresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
AAA
News from the Home for the Aged Updates and visits
Since June 10 the home welcomed new inmate Mrs Jacob Van Nimwe gen. Several residents and relatives visited including Mrs Peter De Jong at Peoria and Mrs K P De Jong with Mrs Leon Huyser to Chandler Minn. Families, health notes, and two birthday milestones for Nellie De Quartel aged 78 and Mrs Aric De Hoed aged 84 are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob van Nimwegen
Peter de Jong
Peoria
K. P. de Jong
Leon Huyser
Chandler
Minn
Vislt
Ted Ver Meer
Sioux Center
John Wesselink
Smorenberg
Kate den Adel
Peter Rozenda
Gus van Wyk
Sully
Shaffers
Monroe
Anne de Hoed
Nellie de Quartel
Aric de Hoed
Kolenbrander Wins Trip to Detroit in Fisher Body Contest
E Kolenbrander of White Way Auto Co. in Pella Iowa won fifth prize in a Fisher Body General Motors questionnaire contest. 459 regional winners from 344 cities across all states receive a Detroit trip with expenses paid. regionals and grand national winners announced by William S. McLean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Ward
Fisher Body
General Motors Corporation
E. Kolenbrander
White Way Auto Co
Des Moines
Kolenbrander
Detroit
William S. McLean
General Motors
Pontiac
Oldsmobile
Buick
Fisher
McLean
Chevrolet
Hhe
W. FE
Holler
W. A. Fisher
Bert Vander Wilt Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel rank
Bert Vander Wilt son of Mr and Mrs W J Vander Wilt of Oskaloosa and nephew of Matthew Kempkes and Tunis Kempkes of Pella is promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the U S Army. He served with Balloon Corps in WWI and led National Guard duty last year after serving as Everett High School principal. He is 48, married with two children and formerly captained Penn College football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Wilt
W. J. Vander Wilt
Oskaloosa
Matthew
Tunis Kempkes
Pella
U. S. Army
Bert
National Guard
Balloon Corps
Army of Occupation
Guard
Everett High School
Herald
Army
California
Penn College
Style shops reopen in July and August at 10 o clock
During July and August Black's Style Shop and Mrs Mitton's Dress Shop relaunch their stores at B o'clock Saturdays 10 o'clock Mrs Black Mrs Mitton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Mrs. Mitton
Sale Date Changes Ahead of Fourth of July
Fairground Auction Co of Knoxville Iowa moves its public sale from Friday July 4 to Wednesday July 2. Bring stock for evaluation by regular buyers as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairground Auction Co
Knoxville
Iowa
Pool Opens For Swim Classes As Heat Draws Crowds
City pool draws families and workers seeking cool relief with busy hours in the sun. Beginning Monday June 30th, swim instruction runs for non swimmers and adult women 9 to 11 30 am on Mondays and Thursdays with diving lessons at the same time. The pool, a popular park feature, funds itself through receipts while promoting health and recreation amid local headlines of pond drownings nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Louilla
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Young Men May Apply Now for Next CCC Camp
James J. McEntee announces that a May first survey shows 4816 young men and veterans in town CCC Camps training for national defense. Training covers truck driving surveying drafting auto mechanics metal work electricity woodworking. Enrollments open July 1 1941 for unemployed men aged seventeen to twenty three and a half at Knoxville Social Welfare Office before July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. McEntee
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
National Defense
Knoxville Social Welfare Office
City to hear WC insurance proposals July 1 1941
The City Council will receive proposals for Workmans Compensation Insurance for City Employees from the agencies for consideration at the next regular meeting. The meeting is set for July 1 1941 at 7 30 pm in the City Office. F N De Wit Clerk.
Vacation School Set for Bell School House
The Ace of forth Stes city will be held a daily vacation school at Bell school house beginning Monday June 30. Last summer the building was believed to be unsafe after long stand without repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE Ace
Forth Stes City
Bell School
Correction of Lubberden death sister's name and address
In the Chronicle June 19 issue a sister of Peter Lubberden Jr is given as Mrs Arnold Schippers. The correct sister is Mrs Joe Minor of Oskaloosa Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lubberden Jr
Arnold Schippers
Peter
Mr. Lubberden
Joe Minor
Oskaloosa, Lowe
Mission Feast for Re formed Churches of Pella Classis
The Mission Feast for the Re formed churches of the Pella Classis will be held on Thursday August 28 in the afternoon and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Classis
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Wally Kooyman
Shorty” van Houweling
G Yi
Winkie” Dekker
Daily Vacation Bible School
Bert Baron
Mii Pella
Mattress Center
Mich
Bert Vander Wilt
Everett, Washington
F.N. de Wit
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