Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Legion Hall Tonight
The Chamber of Commerce will meet at Legion Hall this evening with Phil Maretth for business and pleasure. The program, organized by the entertainment committee, features amateur acts from the high school music department and Rotary Club, including a pep band opening and closing, a tough talent contest with awards, and a diverse range of performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Chamber of Concarve
Phil Maretth
Voere
Saeed
Barerkvens
Rotary Club
Quarte
Bob Brittell
Beethoven
Bill Olcott
Rotary Quartet
Qquuairtet
Soiels
Heinrich Hogelfink
M Kuyper
Georgia van Gorkum
Coupon Use Tips for Housewives Under OPA Plan March Periods
The article outlines four eight day shopping periods in March set by OPA to spread the spending evenly. It notes guidance for two to eight person households, with spending scaled in 12 point multiples and period start dates including March 9 and March 24. It also mentions Willard Langerak, son of Meyer and Mrs. Langerak, being commissioned as Ensign in the Navy and reporting to Harvard for officers training on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Ives
Willard Langerak
Meyer Langerak
Bird
Grant
Des Moines
Navy
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Iowa Ration Calendar Highlights Various Coupons and Dates
The notice lists ration deadlines and validity for March through June including Class A Ration with a March 1 deadline and a March 1 to June 30 inspection period, bulk coupons second inspections March 1 to May 31, commercial vehicle inspections every 60 days or 5,000 miles, Gasoline A book No. 4 expiring March 21, Fuel Oil Period 4 expiring April 12, Period 5 valid March 8 and expiring Sept 30, Coffee No. 25 expiring March 21, Sugar No. 11 expiring March 15, Coupon No. 12 valid March 16 to May 31, blue stamps March 1 to 31, and Shoes Coupon No. 17 expiring June 16.
What farmer must do to get new machinery
Howard I Hooper chair of the Marion County Farm Rationing Committee outlines the farm machinery rationing process. He says heavier equipment is rationed and must have a purchase certificate, via form MR 20, obtainable from a machinery dealer or the County Farm Rationing Committee in the County AAA Office. Farmers must state reasons for need, such as inability to repair or the old machine being unavailable for rent or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard I. Hooper
Chai
Marion County Farm Rationing Committee
Hooper
County Farm Rationing Committee
County Aaa
Bar
Special War Board
Etary of Agriculture
Renamings and votes on school board and war production
A. P. Ver Ploegh and K. Bean are renamed to the School Board as voters choose a new member, with 351 citizens casting ballots. Ver Ploegh faces a veto of confidence affecting reelection, while Andrew Be Ver Poceh Kenteth Ab Kean, Me Ver Paes secures a three year term. Bean is reelected for another term. The article covers election results, board roles, and notes on wartime machinery decisions and rationing procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eih
Thomen
Toare
Andrew
Kenteth
Kean
Bimeriae
Mr. Bean
Folias Peer Gelinas
Eliet Beerdee
Bean
Scheel
Secalfmviats
Althrash
Week of the War Highlights Allied Victory and Tunisian Advances
Washington reports All Air Forces victory at the Bismarck Sea with heavy Japanese losses. Allied forces recapture Tunisian towns Kasserine Feriana and Sbeitla as Axis retreats. British and American planes strike across the Mediterranean, aiding the Tunisian campaign. Submarine operations and Atlantic defense discussed. World Day of Prayer prompts a moment of silence and Red Cross War Fund drive urged.
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Washington, D. C
Bismarck Sea
MacArthur
Har Os
Salamaua
New Guinea
Son
Pacific
Tunisia
Kasserine
Feriana
Scheitle
Patterson
Sbeitla
First Army
Mareth Line
Tunis
Hizerte
Gabes
Mediterranean
Italy
Sardinia
Sicily
U.S
Atlantic
RAF
USAAF
France
Knox
City primary election draws modest turnout and names
The city holds a primary election with 534 ballots cast as interest grows toward March 29. Voters selected candidates and party nonpartisan committee members, naming Fraargs, Brush, and Fultz among others, with World Day of Prayer observed as March 12 approaches.
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Eavie
Frank M. Frisk
Brush
Cleetan
T. G. Fultz
Évenine
Work
2Oyr
Dannel V. Lankelma
T. Pletter
Bo Die Lester
Abe den Adel
S. H. Douwstra
HP. Johnson
F. Tysselimgss
Heeren Noble Juline
Ith War
A. Kooyman
Art
Bruinckool
Date Change for College Play Presentation
Cast changes move Central College production of Pride and Prejudice era drama to Thursday March 25. The revised cast, with Miss Elizabeth directing, features stage crews, costumes, and music research. Students from Central College expect to perform after final rehearsals with Tamutivs and district neighbors watching. admission is free.
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Austen
Os Collins
Army
Eadie
Hein Effien
Mies Ehvaloth
Dick Peed
Central Colles College
Cote Foste
Central College
Shaw Vatt
van Heuwelingy
Nicusma
M George
Argeurstia
Rouse
Teuwstra
World Day of Prayer Hriday March 12 Service Notice
Prayer excerpt urges loving God with all mind heart soul and strength and asks daily devotion to others. World Day of Prayer service held Friday at Third Reformed Church in Pella at 2 30 pm with broad church involvement and a one minute silent prayer at 2 80 o clock as the bell tolls.
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Pella
Vtelock Pan
Tomorross
Pri
Jesus Christ
United Council of Church Women
Third Reformed Church
President Lubbers Returns From East Trip Adversity
President Lubbers has returned from an eastern journey filled with notable meetings. He joined Gary Vogelaar and Siehard Sanden Rene to Dubuque for College business, then faced a laryngitis attack in Chicago, and continued to New York and Philadelphia before a nonchalant return. The trip included a crash news event and a late arrival, yet Lubbers praised the varied experiences aiding Central College. He spoke at SUll College of Osteopathy in Des Moines and emphasized travel’s value for the college’s interests.
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Lubbers
Gary T. Vogelaar
Siehard Sanden Rene
Bin
Dubique
Imueac
Colle
Mr Voge
Vanden Bene
Pella
Chicas
Prexy
Chicago
Wellingston
Alb
Hwan
Presy
First Reformed Church
J.mthany
Wey
Rey
Lahbers
York City
Board of Exuestion
Ant Mts
New
Libbers
Hob
Yale University
Chinnie Kak Shek
Madison Square Garden
Cunion
Hubbers
Louis Adauthor
Consul Gradua
New Beansch
Wilbund Roll Vine Heng
Hertzog Hall
Bill Hunte
John Dykstra
Harvey Anmeiman
Marvin Cady
Leltoy N del Ter Louw
Richard
Dick Vos
Ralph Cordes
Wilbur King
Harold Vande Berg
Gary Roorda
John Ailts
Bert Moke
Dr. Beardslee
Dr. Lubbers
Kay
Philadelphia
Wade
Des Moines
Sull College of Osteopathy
Central College
Generous Gifts Needed to Meet War Time Red Cross Quota
The article outlines a local Red Cross war drive in Pella Chapter with a goal of 8100 dollars, part of a national request for 125 million. It details campaign plans, canvassing by Federated Club women, and involvement of ministers, with reports on Junior Red Cross activities, sewing and knitting efforts, and coordination across Polk Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollo
Federated Club
Harry
Hav Ray
G. Pultz
Jiz
D.C. Renaud
Auk Liberal
Red Cross
Pella
Donager Steey
Kuicht
Polk Township
Des Moines
Enosville
Peter Lubberden
Harold Veenstra
Bothy
Harry Ray
Penney
State President of Iowa Fed Clubs Visit Planned
Federated club members announce a March 16 guest day with national figure David Lennox of a major city as president. The guest will address the group in an effort to encourage non members to attend and hear her speak about wartime programs and economic topics.
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Iowa
Fed
David Lennox
Bella Chih
Mayederson
Fad Aa Sen
Lowa State Teachers College
Elul
Hattie
Deadline set for cultivator applications in Marion County
Howard I. Hooper chairman of the Marion County Farm Machinery Committee urged farmers to submit applications for cultivators rotary hoes and red weeders at the AAA Office immediately. He stated the deadline date is March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard I. Hooper
Marion” County Farm Machinery Committee
AAA
Hoope
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Ban Te
Fach
IL K. Pals
China
A. P. Ver Ploegh
K. Bean
School Board
Pella High School
H. F. Johnson
Marshall Canning Co
America
Red Cross War Fund
C. Boat
van George Veith
Simon de Tun
Veenstra
John Vander
Grand Rapids
Ines
Vander Ploes
Central
Penn Coll
Arthur Groll
George Reiss
Elizabeth Dickey
Ruth de Young
Nia Griep
Augusta Nieuama
Fred
Cunera V
Hriday
Pres. J. Lubbers
New York
Marely Biti
Lerten
TSG
Lilian de Done
Mr Tompins
Mpread Bos Traaler
Betetine Vi
Eve Serevein
Daughiter
Maricaret
Phe Zwart
Lucy Smith
Tauler
Mary
Kamerich
Manse Nevins
Colorado
Ralph Ver Meer
Will van Sittert
van Sittert
Read Cross
Pell
Scotting
Chil
Mra, David L Pres. In
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