Tulip Festival Plans Set For May 11 At Pella
Preliminary planning for the 1944 Tulip Festival in Pella outlines a one day event on Thursday May 11 with street scrubbing a coronation and school plays in the afternoon. The Dutch refugee exhibit may be featured in the evening, and Governor Hickenlooper might attend. Co operation is urged for costumes and parade participation.
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The
Historical Society
Chamber of Commerce and
Marks
Poate Uenema Jeemueeensis
Thursdday
Holland
Maurice Birdsall
Camp Carson
Colorado
Denver
Birdsall
Pella
Auxiliary of College Making Good on Pledge
The executive board of the Women's Auxiliary of Central College voted to remit 350 dollars, bringing total payments to 1,000 dollars since last September and reaching 3,000 dollars of their 5,000 pledge for the organ fund. A Victory Handbook is offered for sale at 26 cents. For reserve call Mrs Breaklander. Sorrow Over Passing of Friend notes the death of Mrs Pp Van Donselaar on February 22, 1944, at the home of President and Mrs Irwin Lubbers, praising her support and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary of
Central College
College Organ Fund
Pella
Breaklander
Women's Auxiliary
Pp. van Donselaar
Irwin Lubbers
Tor
Nettie van Houweling
Eleanor Olcott
Public school stamp and bond sales rise this week
Stamp and bond sales in the public schools show a steady rise. This week's increase over last week amounts to $418.75. Cumulative totals by grade are Freshmen 1712.50, Sophomores 684.25, Juniors 2645.00, Seniors 1903.40, and Office 376.25.
Weather Figures From Last Week Snow Rain Totals
A weather note records 1.70 inches total precipitation from last Friday to now, combining rain and snow. The Wednesday morning temperature is noted as seven degrees above the average, with unclear locale and units.
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Pero
Pale
Senior Class To Present High School Play Cast Revealed
The senior class at the high school will stage a comedy titled Ever Since written by Serson and Colonele. Northwest University teachers selected it as the model high school play of the year. Director Mrs Hayskar announced the cast including Mrs Clover Susanna De dongs Johny Clover Herbert De Pronger Mr Clover Clifford Baltze Spud Erwin Marion Witzenbure Susan Bhike Helen Ruwalda Betsy Erwin Phyllis Van Ee Willard Cappy Carson Henry Quin Paul De Jane Lucybelle Lee June Van Gor a Preston Hughes Gerald Stra mons Geo vers Lubberden Nick Martin Visser Robert Van Hemert Hall Reith all Extra football player Dwight Mathes Lawrence Van Zante.
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Serson
Colonele
Northwestmentsern University
Mrs. Hayskar
Lies
Mrs. Clover
Susanna de Dongs
Johny Clover
Herbert de Pronger
Mr. Clover
Clifford Baltze
Spud Erwin
Marion Witzenbure
Susan Bhike
Helen Ruwalda
Betsy Erwin
Phyllis van Ee Willard
Charity Event Raises Funds for Children's Home Society
At a Saturday site event led by Jean Klein the Jewish Children's Home Society raised $92.14. Arlene Liter won first prize with $21.46, Delores Intveld earned $14.56, and Lorraine Van Ekeren took $11.50. Other workers received movie passes as thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jews Children’s Home Society
Jean Klein
Arlene Liter
Delores Intveld
Lorraine van Ekeren
Earle Spicer Will Sing Tuesday at Douwstra Chapel
New York baritone and balladist Earle Spicer appears Tuesday evening at 8:00 at Douwstra chapel. The artist blends clear diction with accessible songs ranging from English ballads to American tunes, with notes on musical and historical backgrounds between numbers.
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Farle Spicer
New York
Douwstra Chapel
Peple
Spicer
Logan
Carl Weinrich
Vermont
Erie Canal
Children Enjoy Magic Show by Seghi at Local Schools
On Friday March 8, magician Seghi performed a one and half hour program for grade school and high school students. The act featured goldfish tricks, silk rabbits, vanishing and restoring a severed arm, moving shirts without removing coats, and a suspended dynotism act with Nadene Schukel. The audience joined in singing God Bless America to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehi
Suditeriun
Feian
Baddie Logan
Nadeane Schukel
Iowa Ration Timetable and Coupon Validities
The notice lists revised ration rules and expiration dates for tires gasoline fuel oil sugar processed foods stamps and shoe coupons. It updates period endpoints noting Class A and B ration periods and specifies that license numbers must be written on all gasoline coupons. It also outlines various stamp and coupon expirations through 1945 and notes family stamp exchanges.
New York and Old Zip Coon Earle Spicer at 8 Tonight
Earle Spicer headlines in New York performing a unique act titled Old Zip Coon. Admission is fifty cents for those without season tickets, show starts Tuesday evening at eight.
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New York
Zip Coon
Earle Spicer
Famous young college head to speak at Pella events
Dr. Reldon of Bob Jones College will visit March 16 and 17, speaking at the College Chapel on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and at the First Reformed Church on Friday at 3 p.m. The three US broadcasts and a weekly column highlight his wide national profile as a young university executive.
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Jones
Ch Tian
Bob Jones
Pella
College
First Reformed Church
School board election set for March 13 at City Office
Citizens urged to vote Monday March 13 for two school board members John N. Vander Linden and Ralph S. Grundman, both seeking re election for three year terms. No other candidates filed. Polls open 12 noon to 7 pm.
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John N. Vander Linden
Ralph S. Grundman
Polly
Recital at College Chapel This Evening
Miss Martha Van Berkam, a college music student and noted singer, presents a song recital this evening in Donwstra Chapel. The public is invited to attend. her pleasing voice has shown steady progress. The program promises an enjoyable hour of music.
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Sale
Martha van Berkam
Woirl
Donwstra Chapel
Twenty nine Marion County Men Called for Army Service
Twenty nine Marion County men answered the call to duty in the army on March 2. They were sent to Camp Dodge. Names include Raymond Laneial, Tracy Nelson Vos, Alex Barbour, Leonard Quigley, Arthur Ferguson, William Anderson, Leo Foster, Keith Milner, Kaw Breaklander, Irvin McCombs, Marion Myers, Howard Koons, Gilford Gilliland, Clarence Vande Kamp, Donald White, Paul Popma, William Wynn, LeRoy Van Vark, Johnny Waits, Clarence Sulsberry, Winfield Evans, Harvey Mattix, William Van Ze Verne, Robert Glenn Jlomer, J. Godfrey, Ernest Klootwyk, N Larson, and others.
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Marion County
Pella
Otley
Marel
Camp Dodge
Raymond Laneial
Tracy Vernie Nelson Vos
Alex Barbour
Knoxville
Leonard Phillip Quigley
Bethany Church Building to Be Moved Near Des Moines
The Classis of Pella will tear down the Bethany Church on the Pella Sully road to salvage lumber for a North Des Moines chapel. About fifty men are asked to volunteer a day’s labor or wages, supervising by H A Veenstra, to accelerate relocation of the building materials.
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Classis
Pella
Des Moines
Sharon
Reformed Church
Bethany
Pella-Sully
North Des Moine
H. A. Veenstra
Sugar stamp validity adjustments announced
The expiration date on sugar stamp No 30 is removed and stamp No 31 becomes valid on April 1 with no expiration date. Expiration for both may be fixed by the Office of Price Administration on reasonable notice. The aim is to avoid unnecessary cashing in of stamps by consumers. War Price and Rationing Board chairman H P Van Gorp notes the changes.
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Office of Price Administration
H. P. van Gorp
Chm
Three Pella Men Back From Overseas Rotary Guests
At a RoGuy luncheon in Indianola three former Pella High School servicemen told of North Africa service. Capt Clarence Lungerak Sgt Harold Theatter and Lt Clarence Van Dellen shared experiences from bombing missions to transport duties and escape stories in a war theater that connected their separate paths.
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Pella
North Africa
Clarence Langera
Clavence van Bellen
Set
Harold ! Theatter
Indianola
Mayes
Clus
Albania
Medterranean
Clarence Lungerak
Tamgerak
van Dellen
Casablanca
Air Corps
Clius
Brile
Africa
Memorial Service Planned for Howard Ver Steegh
Mr and Mrs Marry Ver Steegh of Grinnell and formerly of Pella learned from the Navy Department that all hope for the survival of their son Howard listed missing February 8 1948 has been abandoned A memorial service will be held at the Pella Baptist Church at 3 00 PM Sunday March 12 Reverend A A Swanson will lead with a Grinnell clergyman assisting The service is open to all
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Marry Ver Steegh
Grinnell
Pella
Navy Department
Howard
Pella Baptist Church
A. A. Swanson
Pella High Wins Sectional Title At Oskaloosa
In a tight Class A final on the Oskaloosa court, Pella High School’s Little Dutch defeated Oskaloosa 29 27 to claim the sectional championship. Tankelma led with five baskets and a free throw, Vander Ploog added clutch two handers, and Tait’s leadership guided the winning defense as Oskaloosa faded in the final minutes.
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Pella High School
Oskaloosa
Osky
Pella
Bill Tankelma
Chuck Vander Moeg
Lankelo
Keith Tait
Jensen
Tankelma
Chuck Vander Ploog
Tait
Gould
Pella High Faces Albia in District Tourney Friday
Pella High, the Little Dutch, upset rivals to win the sectional title at Oskaloosa last Saturday. They beat Eddyville and Alberts in a series of close games to secure a Class A sectional trophy and a district berth at Ottumwa this weekend. Oskaloosa and Cedar will also compete at Ottumwa with Ottumwa and Seymour in Class A. Cedar won the Class B sectional and will play Ottumwa Thursday. Local teams eye revenge as later rounds determine district finalists.
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Pella High School
Hucket
Oskiloosti
Oskaloos
Pella
Phay Osky
Eddyville Tt
Pella Albin
Ottumwa
Seymour
Bald
Cedar
Oskaloosi Satu
Third Reformed Church Plans Service Men Program
The Third Reformed Church in Pell hosts a program for service men on Thursday March 16 at 8 pm in the church auditorium. Guest speaker Rev Wm W Orr D D of Westminster United Presbyterian Church Des Moi will discuss The Relationship of the Church to the Serviceman. The Seniorian Endeavor Society invites residents of Pella and vicinity to attend.
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Pam
Third Reformed Church
Wm. W. Orr
Westminster United Hyterian Church of
Des. Moi
Orr
Pell
Central College
Pella
Seniorian Endeavor Society
Churches Plan To Make Religious Survey Next Week
Members of First and Second Christian Reformed churches prepare to survey Pella next week. A two person team will visit every home to collect data on name, address, church attendance, membership, children, Sunday School, and unchurched preferences. Cards will be sorted and shared with the churches to identify family affiliations. A Monday evening meeting at 8:00 o clock will outline the plan.
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Pella
Little Dutch Record For the Season
The First Christian Reformed Church asks volunteers to assist in handing out cards assigning districts and delivering final instructions. A brief inspirational program is prepared. The last canvas in Pella was six years ago by Central College students. The churches hope to promote religious life by updating information and request a few moments of time to assist. work to begin and, if possible, be completed next week.
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Christian Reformed Church
Pella
Central College
Christian Reformed Churches
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Children’s Home Society
College Chapel
Seghi
Iowa
Bob Jones Jr
Dr. Reldon
Tob Jones Collegeun
Cleveland
Bob Jones, Jr
God
Oxford University
Bethany Church
Sugar
Langerak, van Dellen
Hayes
Howard Ver Steegh
Eddyville
Pela
Norman Gould
Guy Ferree
Pella Whitts
Gaass
van Gorp
Lankelma
Johnson
Pelli van Forp
Pes
Tvelma
van Jer Ploeg
Steward
Blake
Hinkle
Ferree
Gauss
Vander Ploeg
Pella High
Albia
Newton
Monroe
West Tech
D. M
Osevola
Montezuma
Alley
West D. M
Bloomfield
Albi
Chariton
Lincoln
Attica
Melcher
Pleasantville
West ‘Tech
Valley
Knbs
Chian
Incoln
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