Workers will allot pay for bond buying
A Monday meeting at the Legion Hall gathered most Pella area employers to back the payroll allotment plan for defense stamps and bonds. Peter Kuyper led the explanation while Hl. P. Van Gorp directed the drive, aiming to reach a 600000 dollar 1942 quota across Pella Lake Prairie and Summit Townships, with door to door canvassing planned to enroll all employers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Hose
Legion Tall
Hl. P. van Gorp
Defense Council
Peter H. Kuyper
Treasury Department
Kuyper
Lake Prairie
Summit Townships
Rolscreen Co
Chronicle Office
Federal Social Security Board
van Gorp
Artist concert on Thursday at Douwstra Chapel
Russell Horton tenor to give a 9 16 morning concert in Douwstra Chapel on campus as part of the Artist Series open to music lovers. Horton has appeared on campus several times and earned a warm reception from musicians and students. Meanwhile Jian Goemaat and daughters Ley and Arlene moved to Otley last week. Ira Vriezelaar was brought home from Mahaska Saturday after a serious illness, very weak. Mrs Forrest er and her daughter left for their home in Oaker Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Horton
Douwstra Chapel
al College
Jian Goemaat
Ley
Arlene
Otley
Lincoln
Ira Vriezelaar
Mahaska
Frank Warner Returns to Old Grocery Stand in Pella
Frank Warner, longtime South Side grocer in Pella, has resumed his former trade at the downtown Farmers Co operative Exchange store. He takes over management this week, while George Gezel Jr. shifts focus to Exchange operations at the elevator, mill, warehouses and South Pella yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Warner
Pella
van Houweling Auto Company
Frank
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
George Gezel Jr
South Pella
Lubberden urges farmers to discuss war work plans
Peter Lubberden of the U S Department of Agriculture War Work program proposes using the upcoming school election as a chance for farmers in each district to talk over war work plans. He notes polls run two to three hours and there are few voters, allowing ample time for exchange of ideas. The Chronicle endorses the suggestion for farm folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lubberden
U. S. Department of Agriculture
The
Chronicle
Lubberden
Professor Van Wyk Earns PhD at NYU in 1942
Herbert S. Van Wyk, professor of biblical literature at Central College, earned a PhD from New York University on February 23, 1942. The work spanned six years with three years of study and the thesis examined James Orr's philosophic views, chaired by Dr. H. H. Horne. Van Wyk was in New York for the oral examination during Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert S. van Wyk
Central College
Certificates Issued by Pella Tire Board Last Month
The Pella Rationing Board issued tire certificates for February to a list of named entities including Farmers Union Co-op Marketing Association John M VansDyk W C Ver Ploeg Anthony Huyser Doris Clarke Simon Kooyman Rick Ryke Wynberg Truck Line J Blommers Co John G Vander Worf and the City of Pella Verought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
New Group Begins Basic Flight Training at Central College
Central College sponsors the Civilian Pilot Training program under government supervision. About forty percent of Primary Course graduates joined Navy or Army Air Corps, others pursue Secondary or private instructor training with aviation careers in view. Ten students started spring sessions last Friday with favorable weather, five hours flying time, aiming for solo flights by early next week. The Civil Aeronautics Administration expands GPT with an Instruments course, offering Secondary, Cross Country and Instructor options. State selective service recommends deferral for enrolled students. Central College seeks ten more trainees starting April 1. Eligible are ages 18 to 26 with 20 college credit hours. see S A Sandren at Central College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General College
Navy
Army Air Corps
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Central College
S.A. Sandren
Will Start 1942 AAA Sign-Up in Pella Saturday
Dan D Dieleman reports full arrangements for the 1942 AAA sign-up in Pella with local committeemen trained. Interviews will begin Saturday morning and continue through the week with individual cards mailed setting interview times. The program aims to boost wartime food production and soil conservation while offering a liberal contract acceptable to most farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan D. Dieleman
AAA
Dieleman
Help available for filing 1941 state tax returns in Pella
Field Auditors of the State Tax Commission will be at City Hall in Pella on March 12 and 18 to assist taxpayers with preparing their 1941 State Income Tax returns. Taxpayers should bring separate totals for deductions to claim and the duplicate copy of their 1940 return to avoid discrepancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Pella
Central College Broadcast Schedule on WOI Ames
Central College broadcasts on WOI Ames every other Saturday 2:15 to 2:45 pm. Spring schedule lists March 7 Poetry with music, March 21 Edith LeCocq and Dorothy De Boer, April 4 Student Forum Democracy in Crisis with Dr Olcot and students, April 18 Dr Laura Nance history talk, May 2 Music Department Students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
WOI
Ames
Edith LeCocq
Dorothy de Boer
Olcot
Laura Nance
Music
Pella Teachers Mobilize For Defense Bonds And Stamps
Teachers in the Pella system held a after school meeting to discuss defense measures and plans for Tulip Time. Miss Reuvers led a history segment on Hellanders from The Netherlands to the present with anecdotes. Defense council members Kuyper Van Gorp proposed bond and stamp drives with bank help to fund national defense. Committees were formed to study next year textbook adoptions in arithmetic science algebra U S history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Miss Reuvers
Webster
Netherlands
P. H. Kuyper
H. P. van Gorp
Local Defense Council
van Gorp
Buerkens
Community Hobby Show at P. H. S. Monday Evening
Pella's high school hosts a Community Hobby Show Monday evening with 125 displays and a concert by the school band. Exhibits include Olcott Indian collections, international items, model airplanes, an art exhibit, woodwork, doll house, knitting, and numerous crafts. Band will perform from 8:30 to 9:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Olcott
Mason Olcott
Scholte
Donald Nutting
Doctor Tharp
Monroe
Emergency Farm Aid Registration Campaign Warns of Labor Shortage
March 6 and 7 are set for volunteer registration at Lautenbach Verought Insurance Office and Otley Purl Van Hemert office to match willing locals with farmers for seeding, harvesting, and canning. Workers from scouts to retirees may sign up. a public board will track available labor and farmer requests to ensure timely work and avoid waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lautenbach & Verought Insurance Office
Wallace
Lautenbach & Verought
Otley Purl van Hemert
Temperance Movie Coming Here Mar 12
The all talking production Ten Nights in a Bar Room will be shown at Douwstra Chapel on Central College campus Thursday evening March 12 at 7 48. Central College and local churches sponsor this temperance program to warn against strong drink as liquor sales rise. The Anti-Saloon League helped bring the screening, offering a modern, entertaining and instructive depiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwstra Chapel
Central College
America
Missionary to Speak at Baptist Church March 11
Rev. S. S. Feldman a missionary to the Philippine Islands will speak at the Baptist Church on Wednesday evening March 11. The service begins at 7 30. Feldmann has long served in evangelism and education roles in Capiz and Visayan church work. He and his wife Alma Meyer Feldmann have two daughters. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Feldman
Philippine Islands
The
Baptist Church
Capiz
Mr. Feldmann
Hailo
Feldmann
Convention of Phippine Baptist Churches
Visayan
George
Iowa
Rochester Theological Seminary
Colgate-Rochester City School
University of Rochester
Alma Meyer
F. W. Meyer
Pella School Board Election Set For Monday March 9
Voters in the Pella Independent School District will choose two members of the Board of Education on Monday afternoon, March 9. Incumbents Dr. N. C. Wormhoudt and Dr. W. C. Ver Ver Ploeg seek three year terms with no opposition. If no write-in candidate emerges, turnout may be light but supporters urge a vote of confidence for those who have served the community in guiding the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Pella Independent
N. C. Wormhoudt
W. C. Ver
Ploeg
Sugar Rationing to Begin Here Soon for All Residents
Local authorities report from Des Moines that federal sugar rationing will begin with a weekly eight ounce allotment per person. Registration will be via War Ration Book One at the nearest elementary school, covering the district including Pella and rural areas. Adults may register for families, but separate books issued per person, with penalties for excess hoard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Defense Council
United States
Buerkens
Pella
Pella Independent School
Webster
Lincoln
Government seeks workers at Pearl Harbor yard
The United States Civil Service Commission recruits hundreds of skilled workers for Pearl Harbor Navy Yard Hawaii. Trades include machinists boilermakers instrument makers coppersmiths riggers ironworkers steel bridge builders and shipfitters. Salaries up to 1.30 an hour with overtime. selection by government. Apply to Manager Eighth U S Civil Service District Saint Paul Minnesota for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Pearl Harbor Navy Yard
Territory of Hawaii
Navy Department
Pearl Harbor
Eighth
U. S. Divil Service District
Saint Eat
Minnesota
Miss Virginia Van Gorp Visits Des Moines Parents
Miss Virginia Van Gorp, who held a position in Des Moines, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Van Gorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia van Gorp
Des Moines
H. P. van Gorp
Poll Hours Set for Local Election Day
Polls will open at 12 noon and stay open until 7 PM. Members of the Board will serve on the election board.
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. Lubberden
Tire Board
Army
State Selective Service Board
Harley Croft
Shenandoah
Jacob de Haan
Wayne Gasper
Oskaloosa
George Harsen
Pella Airways
Donald Skiver
Little Pella
Earl Pohlman
Ton
Minn
Kenneth Ebbers
Lester Conk
Sheboygan
Lee Vriezelaar
Pelli
Legion Hall
Alaska
Jacob Brom
U. Army
Towa
Central
H. S. Band
China
Japan
India
East Indies
Mexico
Carl Vander Linden
Stud Hall
van Hemert
Temperance
S.S. Feldmann
Augusta Niewsma
Strasburg
N. Dsory
Fred Duyen
Cherel Iowa
Hedrick
Wilma Damhof
Rossland
Milt Towa
Miss van Emmerik
Meni Ae Ene
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