Primary election plans and filing details for city offices
The Non Partisan Committee reviewed municipal primary plans and confirmed a March 5 election with polls from noon to 7 pm at the City Office. Filing completed. several offices have candidates, including Frush for mayor and multiple Alderman seats. Names were approved for the single ballot. canvassing and ticket finalization set for March 7 with results to be reviewed later.
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Ens
F. M. Frush
Edward Plette
Joe Stienties
Connie van Roekel
Henry F. Johnson
Anthony F. Tysseling
Ed J. van Gorp
C. S. van Hemert
R. J. Heeren
Anthony J. Ver Meer
Art Bruinchool
C. Boat
James V. Lankelma
B.he-Sack
de Haan
Veenstra
Blommers
Lautenbach
Vander Wal
Ver Steeg
Herman van Zante
Frank N. de Wit
Lloyd Reynolds to Lecture Here This Evening
Lloyd Reynolds, artist and lecturer from Reed College, Portland, will speak at Pella on wood engraving and art in society. He will demonstrate with equipment and slides, and discuss his varied career before a two day campus visit under the Association of American Colleges and Universities.
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Lloyd Reynolds
Douwstra Chapel
Chronicle
Reynolds
Ife
Reed College
Portland
Oregon
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Pella
Albe
Jounstra Chapel
County Line Club Wins Marion County Tourney
The County Line 4-H club led by Donald Livingstone defeated rivals in Knox ville on February 21 to win the Marion County basketball tournament. Participants included W. Huyser, Van Zante, J. Huyser, G. Huyser, Vriezelaar, and Den Hartog among the lineup.
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County Line Club
Marion County Tourney
County Line 4- H
Donald Livingstone
Knoxville
Wexl
FFC
Attica
OUC
CLC
W. Huyser
van Zante
J. Huyser
G. Huyser
Vriezelaar
den Hartog
Little Dutch Defeat Railsplitters 28 25 In Des Moines
In a fast second half Pella High the Little Dutch pulled away from Lincoln (Des Moines) Railsplitters 28 to 25 to win their ninth straight South Central Conference game. Keith Lautenbach led with 5 points in the second period. Pete Van Gorp scored 3 late baskets to seal the victory as Fred Simon top scored for Lincoln with 12. The win closed Pella’s regular schedule ahead of the State Sectional Tournament week beginning Tuesday.
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Kenneth Vander Linden
Pella High
Lincoln
Des Moines
Pella
Keith Lautenbach
Fred Simon
Ralph Hayner
Pete van Gorp
Simon
Wilson
F Hayner
Mickesh
Mintle
Vander Ploeg
F van Gorp
F Lankelma
E Ganss
Ford Tractor Service School at Ulrich Motor Co
Ulrich Motor Company hosts a Ford tractor service school on Monday March 5 at 7 30 p m for Ford owners and prospective buyers. Factory representatives will explain the tractor motor and Ferguson system of implement control and answer public questions. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
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Ulrich Motor Company
Ulrich Motor Co
Kiwanis Pella Maps Town for Strangers with Signs
Kiwanis members enjoyed a movie on St. Petersburg at their February meeting. Noel J. Logan outlined member solicitation procedures and proposed numbering every house and placing street signs at corners to help visitors find their way in Pella. The plan received unanimous approval and action is expected soon.
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Kiwanis Club
St. Petersburg
Florida
Clarence Wilkins
Pella
Tulip
Noel J. Logan
Herb van Wyk
Kiwanis
Mr. Logan
Pella Baptists to Engage in Contest With Monroe Church
Pella Baptist and Monroe churches launch a two month friendly Sunday School attendance contest starting March 4. Each Sunday counts a point for attendances above the respective average of 146 for Pella and 132 for Monroe. The loser hosts an evening social and awards plaque to the winner on May 9 with Rev. M. M. SequinE as guest speaker if possible.
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Baptist Sunday
Pella
Monroe
M. M. Sequine
Census in Lake Prairie Township Gathers Farm Data
Oren Van Niewaal conducts a five year census in Lake Prairie Township collecting extensive farm data. Enumerators visit every farm home defined as three acres or more, asking about operator details, acreage, crops, livestock, cherry trees and even last year’s egg counts with penalties for nonresponse. Interviews take about an hour and require well-kept records.
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Sam
Oren van Niewaal
Lake Prairie Township
Ruth
Notice to Farmers on 1945 tractor fuel applications
Farmers were sent application blanks over three weeks ago for tractor gas and fewer than half have been returned. Half of those returned were incomplete and sent back for more information. Deadline set by OPA is March 5. late filings will delay ration delivery. War Price and Ration Board 63-2 H P Van Gorp, Chairman.
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OPA
War Price & Rat's Board
H. P. van Gorp
College Auxiliary’s $6000 organ pledge fully paid
The February 24 meeting of Central College Auxiliary’s Executive Board marked a milestone as the group completed its $6000 pledge for the new college organ. On June 13, 1941 they began with a $100 payment and, three years eight months later, all funds were in. Proceeds come from dinners, Kiwanis Club meals since 1943, George Washington banquet for 178, cookbook sales over $200, and regular sales and dues.
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The
College Auxiliary
Central College
H. W. Breuklander
Kiwanis Club
George Washington
Drake Trinity Downs Central In Final Home Game
Drake University five defeated the Central Dutchmen 41 to 25 in the final home game of the season. Nate McGee notes the Drake squad secured the win in a Monday night matchup.
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Central
DRAKE
Nacy McGee
Drake University
Central Dutchmen
Sectional tourney underway at high school gym
Three games were played Tuesday evening at the High School gym, the first round of the sectional tournament. Games continue nightly this week with the finals Saturday. Sully beat Beach, Prairie City defeated Monroe, and Lynnville edged Christian High by one point, 25 to ?
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High School
Sully
Beach
Prairie City
Monroe
Lynnville
Pella Christian High
4-H Clubs Sponsor Carnival at Knoxville Memorial Hall
The Marion County boys and girls 4-H clubs will sponsor a joint carnival at Memorial Hall Knoxville on March 14 at 7 30 pm. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Marion County
Memorial Hall
Knoxville
Pella Senator Klein Lectures Farmers At Night School
Tunis Klein of Pella spoke to about 36 farmers in a vocational agriculture room Monday night explaining how the Iowa Legislature works. He described bills, amendments, and last minute changes, and outlined the sitting committee process that weeds out weak bills. The session closed with questions from the audience and a coffee break before the skating party at the college.
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Tunis Klein
Pella
Iowa
Klein
Des Moines
Tunis
Senate
House
Mr. Klein
Miss Anderson
College Mar
Paper Salvage Drive Urges War Effort Donations
Community appeal asks residents to donate waste paper to support the war effort. Call Red 189 for pickup by the Boy Scouts who will collect and stress not burning wrapping paper, bags, and boxes as salvageable materials.
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Red 189
Boy Scouts
Warning on Smoking Kerosene Stoves Escalates Fire Hazard
The National Safety Council warns that white kerosene smoke burns with explosive violence when ignited. Smoking stoves trigger deadly incidents, including farmer’s wife killed, highlighting a dangerous fire risk from kerosene appliances.
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National Safety Council
Red Cross Drive Planned for Pella March 12
Dr W Goldsmith describes the electronic microscope to Rotary members noting its advances over the traditional microscope. The Pella Red Cross quota is set at 6000 for the drive starting March 12, with broader needs nationwide and abroad. Local leadership includes Warner St Van de Voort as chair. Federated Club women will handle city calls and the Otley drive is led by Parl Van Hemert. The drive follows a successful past year with oversubscribed local support.
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Pella
Warner St. van de Voort
Legion Post
Federated Club
Ed Vos
Parl van Hemert
Otley
Tnal
Legion Hall
Moete
Red Cross
Central College Lecturers Speak to Knoxville Rotary Club
Dean H W Pietenpol opened a lecture series on astronomy titled The Bigness of Things in the Universe. Two weeks later Dr Wm M Goldsmith spoke on The Smallest Things of Known Value to Man focusing on microscopic forms and the electronic microscope. Ed Crelin and Amy Kell demonstrated specimen preparation for microscopy. Dr Goldsmith also serves as State Chairman of the Biology section of the Iowa Academy of Science and is compiling state college research for a book.
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H. W. Pietenpol
Central College
Rotary Club
Knoxville
Iowa
Pietenpol
Wm. M. Goldsmith
Ed Crelin
Amy Kell
Loyalty Month at Baptist Church
Loyalty Month declared by the Baptist church at a quarterly meeting. This Sunday marks the first observance with families urged to occupy the family pew. The largest intact family will be recognized. Boys in service and choir members count as present. Sunday School classes will sit with teachers. the largest class to be recognized. Other features planned.
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The
Baptist Church
Farmers Union Co operative reports strong year and vote
The Farmers Union Co-operative held its annual meeting at the American Legion Hall on Friday February 28 with dinner and films. John A Grandia was re elected president and Elmer G Van Zee reported year end business totaling 33556801. A proposal to merge with Farmers Co op Exchange gained strong support with 102 votes for and 14 against and will be reviewed by both boards. New board member Wm H Verwers and officers were announced Emmett Sallee of Kansas City spoke on cooperatives. Coffee time followed.
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Farmers Union Co-operative
American Legion Hall
Nova Scotia
John A. Grundin
Elmer G. van Zee
Reuben Schakel
Farmers Union
Farmers Co-op Exchange
John A. Grandia
Hugo Steenbock
Wm. H. Verwers
Hugo Steenhoek
Emmett Sallee
Kansas City
Mise
Sallee
National Red Cross Drive Kickoff Radio Program Sunday
Radio Station WHO in Des Moines will air the national kickoff from 12 30 to 2 00 p m Sunday March 4 detailing the Red Cross drive. The program features the drama of the Red Cross aiding fighting men and a message to citizens of Iowa from Governor Robert Blue urging support.
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Red Cross
Pella
Des Moines
Red Cr
Countrie
WHO
Robert Blue
Towa
Pastor Plans Sunday Children Messages With Objects
A local church announces short Sunday morning talks aimed at children. By request the pastor will deliver a brief message each Sunday using simple objects to illustrate the lesson.
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W. Goldsmith
Rotary
Wm. Goldsmith
Central College Biology Department
Leeuwenhoek
Dr. Goldsmith
Radio Corporation of America
Goldsmith
Southern University
I. S. Chaplin
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
England
Knoxville Club
Union and Exchange Stores
National Red Cross
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