Tire Sale Ban Shifts Purchases In Pella Area
A Central College survey of 96 residents in Pella shows farmers rely on autos and cut trips to towns less than city dwellers. Farmers report 28 reducing car use, while 72 hold steady or cut only modestly. Many plan to buy at local stores, with some turning to mail order. city residents show a notable drop in car use and busier local buying patterns.
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Pella
Business Administration Department of
Central College
Towns See Shift in Car Use and Travel Plans
The text notes an average 60 percent decrease in car use with some families keeping no car. Twenty two Pella residents report fewer trips to nearby cities while others expect fewer trips as cars become precious. Central’s business administration department calls this typical of Iowa towns.
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Pella
Business Administration Department
Central
Towa
Teachers Will Do Their Part in Defense Work
March 30 announcement calls on teachers to participate in defense duties. Superintendent urges use of Iowa Dental Plan options and offers suggestions to support staffing. Other notes indicate upcoming vacations and adjustments for school personnel.
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Er Steeg
Kenspelling
Weth Rankin
Iowa
Pella Chronicle invites new families to join readers
The Chronicle promotes quick turnover of goods at small profits and extends its trade territory by appealing to newcomers moving into Pella. It offers sample copies to new families, inviting them to become regular readers and participate in local bargains. The paper pledges to provide news and picture features and asks for cooperation to improve.
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Rm Belers
The
Chronicle
Pella
Players Guild Presents Mr and Mrs North Comedy
The Players Guild of Central College will present Mr and Mrs North on Friday March 27. Cast includes Mildred Almstead from Claverack New York as Mrs North Marion Fonkert from Hospers Iowa as Mr North and Melvin Redeker from Denver Colorado as the Lieutenant. The play by Owen Davis was a Broadway top ten selection for 1940 41. It debuted at the Belasco Theatre New York under Alfred De Lingre Jr. Burns Matle editor of The
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The
Players Guild of
Central College
Mrs. North
Mildred Almstead
Claverack
New York
Owen Davis
Alfred de Lingre, Jr
Belasco Theatre
Gracie Allen
Burns Matle
Mystery comedy directed by S A Sandren in yearbook era
A review praises the mystery comedy for its pleasantly unforced realism as a young married couple, Mr and Mrs North, encounter murder scenes. The production, directed by S A Sandren, features Stage Craft students and a cast including Bert Moke, Jean Jongejan, Elmer Bonte, Virginia Rowenhorst, Jane Wiltoni, Philip Grout, Art Grull, Merle Wessels, and Donald Wordan with estate staging by Elizabeth Dickey.
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America
S. A. Sandren
Elizabeth Dickey
Bert Moke
Jean Jongejan
Claire Brant
Elmer Bonte
Louis Rerex
Virginia Rowenhorst
Jane Wiltoni
Philip Grout
Ben Wilson
Art Grull
Clinton Edwards
Merle Wessels
Inspector O'Malley
Donald Wordan
Deve Mullins
Ambulance Fund Reached Goal in Local Drive
The Town High Betis Association and Red Cross Drive raised funds for an ambulance purchase. The goal was about 20,000 dollars, with strong participation. Pena donated 62 dollars after a February 11 charity basketball game between Newton and Pella.
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High Betis Association
Indi
Red Cross
Pena
Newton
Pella
Sermon at Home for the Aged by Rev Huibregtse
Friday program at the Home for the Aged featured Rev Huibregtse of Prairie City delivering a sermon on I Corinthians 1 9 God is faithful amid fellowship in Christ The service closed with prayer and a psalm. Upcoming preaching by Rev Veltman of Prairie City is announced.
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Huibregtse
Reformed Church of
Prairie City
Jesus Christ
Veltman
Chr
Church of
War Bonds and Stamps Drive Defeat of Aggressors
Government appeal asks citizens to finance defense effort by buying Defense Bonds or Stamps now. Promote Pay roll Savings Plan with Bond Day on every pay day. Bonds start at 18.75 dollars and up Stamps priced at 10 25 cents and up Every individual must do their part by purchasing a share each payday.
Local Social Visits Span Several Iowa Towns
Mrs. Van Rees of Monroe and Mrs. Bas Van Rees hosted gatherings with visitors from Os and Prairie City. Mr. J. Henry Van Rees and Mr. Gerrit Marinus hosted and entertained friends from Otley and nearby communities. An extended group including Mr. and Mrs. Den Hartog, Mr. and Mrs. Marinus Aalbers, and others visited local households, reflecting a busy social period in the area.
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R. van Baalen
Monroe
Arie
Dan Kloosterman
And
J. Gosselink
Joe Vanden Heuvel
Henry Welle
Sully
Andrew van Zuuk
Eddyville
B. van Zuuk
Henry Vander Wilt
Jerry Mikesell
Davenport
Ushter Anna
M. Verros
Werf
Sandi Dykens
Fred Dykens
J. Henry van Rees
Bas van Rees
van Dusseldorp
L. Huyser
Henry Marinus
Prairie City
Gerrit Marinus
W. J. den Hartog
Otley
Joe Vanden Berg
W. den Hartog
Marinus Aalbers of
G. Bosma
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Vriezelaar Ill in Hospital
Neighbors friends and relatives are thanked for kind deeds during Mrs. Vriezelaar illness and hospitalization. The Vriezelaar family expresses gratitude for cards letters and flowers sent while she was in the hospital from Mr. and Mrs. Ira Vriezelaar and children.
County Treasurer Bids On Old License Plates Auctioned
O'Brien County Treasurer Kai ser seeks bids on nearly two tons of old auto license plates turned in. Proceeds from the sale will be given to the Red Cross.
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O'Brien
Kaiser
The
Red Cross
Izzy Thomas Nimmo Wedding and Office Celebrations
Rolscreenings Mary Isabel Thomas Nimmo features a February office party honoring Izzy with a farm skit, a walnut coffee table gift, and later her church wedding to David Nimmo. The item also notes staff movements, a birth, a draft call, and orders for Venetian blinds and Rol screens across multiple locations.
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Mary Isabel Thomas Nimmo
Rolscreen
Order
Izzy
Izzy An Davie
Louise Bruce
Mr. Potter
Do the Women Want to Drive Farm Tractors
Gary and Ben Vogelaar seek interest among girls and women in operating tractors. They propose a school to train women for tractor care and use so they can assist in emergencies. They hope for about twenty enrollees amid labor shortages from service members and industry.
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Gary
Ben Vogelaar
Thetrai
Vogelaars
Picture exhibit seeks old photos for Pella area event
The Vogelaars offer to host a women’s course over six to eight weeks with evening classes one or two times weekly. They will teach and lend their shop for the effort. interested people may visit or write. Pearl plans a booth with local photos, promising careful handling and return to owners after the show. Call Pearl to participate. Soup and bake sale is Saturday at Boertje Building hosted by Prisellia Ladies Aid of Second Christian Reformed Church.
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Vogelaars
Pella
Pearl
Boertje Bldg
Prisellia Ladies Aid
Second Christian Reformed Church
Hobby Show Booth Seeks Baby Pictures
Mrs Ed Van Gorp Pearl seeks baby pictures to display in a booth at the High School Hobby Show. She believes there are pictures available to contribute.
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Ed van Gorp
Pearl
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