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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
5
The Pella District lags in meeting its war bond quota with only 183 242.50 raised in the first ten days since the June 19 start. Compared to February last year the sum is well short of the 504 000 goal, prompting the council to extend bank hours and urge door to door pledges while emphasizing the need to support soldiers and country through increased bond purchases.
The Selective Service office in Knoxville was moved early this week to Number 945 Third St. Knoxville, or above the Bybee Davis Furniture Store. W. D. Van Sittert supplies the guidance for persons having business with the Board.
War Price and Rationing Board 63-2 H. P. Van Gorp, Chm, announces closure of the Rationing Board on Tuesday July 4 and moves the Gasoline Panel meeting to Monday evening July 3 for next week only.
Elva Scuit, an Electric tion Specialist for the Rural El sition Administraion, will discuss dehydration of fruits and vegetables and how to make a homemade electric dehydrator. The Pella Co-operative hosts the Legion Hall meeting at 10 00 in the morning on Thursday July 6 with data on dehydration and its past, present, and comeback in years.
Mars S Van Hemert a longtime farmer from Pella fell from his tractor while starting a disc field Saturday afternoon. The machine ran over his arm and chest. he died at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Tuesday morning. He was 76 and survived by his wife Ethe and three daughters. Funeral services set for Thursday at the home and First Reformed Church.
The Pella Banks will be open on Saturday evening July 1 from 7 30 to 9 30 to sell War Bonds as a special service to busy farmers Buy your bonds this week.
The United Service Women of America Inc. Pella Unit 26 will sponsor a Bow Day across the state to raise funds for war projects including blood plasma supplies bath robes for recuperating soldiers quilts fracture pillows and other needs. Headquarters are at the Recreation Hall with Mrs BR JL anorak in charge. Community support is asked for this site wide project.
Polk's Campfire girls, active without fundraising banners, earned funds through soup sales and card sales to attend Camp Hantesa at Boone from July 9 to 16. Guardians support the trip, including Bonnie Buerkens and Rev A Haverkamp, with interment noted at Oakwood cemetery.
W Vande Voort elected post commander at the Van Hemert post gathering. John De Prenger of Lenghton handed over duties after a year of command with Adjutant Warner de Voort assisting. Chapman and officers named. new adjutant to be chosen. Also endorsed the Community Memorial Project by the Pella Historical Society, aiming for completion in 1947 for Pella’s Centennial.
Business men gathered at Chamber meeting in Des Moines to hear experts outline Red Rock Dam plans. Speakers from Des Moines highlighted flood control benefits, water power, low costs, and preservation of coal and natural resources while stressing Army Engineer oversight.
The Cham ber of Commerce presents the C of C Saddle Horse and Pony Show at the College Athletic Field on July Fourth. Entries from Jona, Austin Smith of Osceola, and Iona will perform with mares and stallions including Lady Esther and Macon’s Pride. Expect 3,000 to 5,000 attendees. volunteers sought for seating and policing. show starts 7:00 PM with a full program advertised in this issue.
Harold V. Goad of Rev. and Mrs. Birdie Goad Swaledale is reported missing in action since June 11. A telegram to his mother Friday stated he has been in action in Europe. Further information will be provided if received.
The First Second and Third Reformed Churches unite for a Vacation Bible School at Second Reformed Church in July. Registration at 9 a.m. Monday July 3 for Kindergarten through 8th grade under director Prof. Herbert Van Wyk. Teachers include Miss Kempkes, Willard Lungerak, Miss Leona Vander Linden, Miss Reta Pas and others as assistants.
A wind storm with heavy rain and hail swept 134 miles wide and five miles long east of Lynnville Sunday night causing major crop and poultry damage. At Bert James farm 100 chickens were killed, Vern Stanley home windows broken, Raymond Mitchell crop damage, and other area farms reported harm as the storm moved through around 9 00 pm to 9 30 pm.
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