Drive for Red Cross Drives Over Area Quota
The Red Cross drive in Marion County north of the Des Moines River nears completion with 40 of 125 solicitors reporting 2950 collected, $250 short of the $3200 quota. Ralph Ver Meer tracks receipts and donor names as drive leaders urge continued support through Pella and Knox County State Bank. Generous local response is praised, especially from families with relatives in the armed forces, with final calls at week’s end.
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Rrad
Ares
Hella
Maraithc
Marion County
Des Moines
Doly
De. 1
Ralph Ver Meer
Uals
Chronicle of
Mird
Red Cross
Fultz
Pultz
Main Street
Pella
Mion County
Postponed Dismantling of Bethany Church
Bad weather delays the dismantling of the old Bethany Church building. Work is rescheduled to March 20 and 21 with plan to remove materials to Des Moines for use in a mission church. Volunteers from Pella churches are invited to help. call Reverend Vanden Berg, pastor.
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Bethany
Pella
Des Moines
Vanden Berg
Second Reformed Church
OPA Announces New Dollar and Cent Price Ceilings
Walter D. Kane announces a new OPA order establishing dollar and cent ceiling prices for a long list of grocery items effective in Marion County on February 25 1944 and extending to nearby counties. A large poster showing covered brands and maximums for Groups 1 and 2 is distributed locally by the War Price and Rationing Board chaired by N P Van Gorp. Consumers can obtain copies of the list from the local board.
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Walter D. Kane
Des Moines
Office of Price Administration
Marion County
N. P. van Gorp
Tle
OPA
van Gorp
Flour price ceiling cut by five cents per hundred pounds
The OPA lowered the ceiling price on all enriched flour by five cents per hundred pounds. About 75 percent of all family flour is enriched across the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Church Canvass Delayed By Bad Weather
Weather forces postponement of a church canvass conducted by First and Christian Reformers. An inspirational workers meeting is rescheduled for evening Thursday, with a brief address by Rev. Theo Verhulst.
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Theo. Verhulst
Sinvin Hy
Albia Routs Pella in District Tournament First Round
Albia overwhelmed Pella 30 to 18 in a District Tournament first round at Ottumwa Friday night. Key scorers included Vander Ploeg, Lankelma, and Liggett for Albia, while Pella battled back with timely baskets from Gaass and Tait. Final pace swung on Albia’s defense and rebounding to seal the win.
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Ty Kenny Vander Linden
Albia
Bella
Ottumwa
Albin
Liggett
Sheedy
Pella
Gaass
Tait
Vander Ploeg
Lankelma
Brown
Engstrom
Disgeetty Ag
Lewis Vee
Cowa Es Vooh
Insbrook
Knox
Pel
Gasoline Panel Changes Meeting Schedule and Renewals
The Gasoline Panel will meet only on Tuesday evenings to review special gasoline cases while Saturday meetings are discontinued. Renewal applications for expired gasoline rations may be filed in person at the Board office or by mail. The Board is open 1:00 to 5:00 daily, and mail applicants must include a renewal blank, expired ration book cover, and inspection slip.
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H. P. van Gorp
Notice to Truckers on Second Quarter Gasoline Coupons
Des Moines OPA directs that second quarter truck gasoline coupons will not be mailed to owners. Truck owners must visit the local rationing board during March 27 week to receive rations. Bring DDT certificates for verification as records show changes in truck ownership. War Price and Rationing Board 03-2.
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Des Moines
OPA
H. P. van Gorp
Young Man Dies After Monday Car Crash Near Monroe
Nicholas Sehuriny age 20 and son of Mr and Mrs Sehurime lived on a Monroe area farm. His car collided with a semi trailer truck driven by Marshall M Calef of Oskaloosa on a highway near Menras. Calef was uninjured. the truck was taken to Oskaloosa. The Schuring car was taken to Monroe. Funeral arrangements set for Crumpacker Funeral Home Monroe and Otley Reformed Church with burial at Oakwood Cemetery Pella.
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Nicholas Sehuriny
Nicholas Sehurime
Monroe
Menlas
Marek Tath
Menree
Schuring
Marshall M. Calef
Oskaloosa
Calef
Denver
Calaracte
Ho Xame
Mr. Schuring
Sehuringe
Sherih Paul Applegate
Marion County
Oskaloe
John Matti
Smut
Schurings
Fifield
Vella
Houwelinse
Mon Nicholas
Hom
Tella
Mar
Wilma
Brethe
Arthur
Marion
Crumpacker
Otley Reformed Church
Oakwood
Pella
Downtown Faces Dirty Streets After Flushing Delay
Fragmentary report notes downtown grime and mud on sidewalks and curbs. It suggests a street flushing crew is needed and questions the speed of the outfit’s arrival, while residents expect cleaner conditions to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Memorial Service Honors Howard Ver Steegh
A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon March 9 at Bella Baptist Church in Grinnell for a memorial service honoring Howard Dale Ver Steegh. Born August 19, 1920 in Grinnell, he served as a Class Seaman in the U.S. Navy after farm work and a Koberen factory job, leaving for Great Lakes training and service in Norfolk and New York before his death. Survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ver Steegh, brothers, a sister, and many relatives, his loss is mourned by friends and community members who remember him as obedient and congenial. A family tribute and poem accompanied the service, reflecting on his life and sacrifice.
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Welock
Bella Baptist Church
Howard Dale
Harry Go
Pel Wren
Steeght
Navy
Aes
Pelle Hoowind
Steesh
Gant
Therry G. Ver Steerh
Cataneat
Pella
Down
Ruexville
Ie West
Ana
Lord Jesus Christ
Howard “Weyall
Hving
Howard
Sos
Kobereen
Great Lakes
Norfolk
New York
Leo
Toon
Ted
Man
Heesard
Rolater
Ward Tran
War Department
Ieretant
Erie
Atlantis
Hanes
Grinnell
Vince Brothers
Ghat M
Army Engineers
Tay
Peopital
Harry Uiricht
Pacific
Hime
Ene Ister
Realah
Aloo
Steesgh
the Tuinstra
Iwayes
Annual Farmers Union Meeting Held In Pella
The Pella Farmers Union Co op met on Friday March 10 at the American Lesson Hall with a noon start and a choice dinner served by the Pella Ladies Union Auxiliary. Members received their shares and dividend checks as officials opened business led by President John A Soraskat send Grandia. The meeting approved a new B48 locker lock installation for May and highlighted the secretary treasurer Elmer G Van Zee as an officer delivering a significant report. Volume of business reached 15000 with savings of 2018.06 as 112 new members joined the association. Old board members were re elected: Olivers President, John Grandia vice president Mayo Steenhoek secretary treasurer Elmer G Hoard of Tihes Tanis Ver swank Andrew Petros IH Hoven Andrew Van Zante and Del 8 Mernines. Prizes were distributed by drawings during the event.
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Pella Farmers Union Co-op
Pella Ladies Union Auxiliary
Wela Movie
John A. Soraskat
Grandia
Olivers
John \. Grandia
Mayo Steenhoek
Treasure Iimer G. . Hoard
Tihes
Tanis Ver- 2
Swank
Andrew Petros
IH. Hoven
Andrew van Zante
Del 8
Mernines
Noted violinist to perform recital at Douwstra Chapel
College presents famed violinist de la Fuente with accompanist Allan Sly Monday at 8 PM in Douwstra Chapel. Recital features major violin works by Wieniawski and Saint Saens. Tickets at the door 50 cents. audience encouraged for a lively program.
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Douwstra
Wieniawski
Saint-Saens
Pella
Tickety
New Farm Gasoline Rules Implemented Nationwide
The Office of Price Administration announces changes to gas coupons to curb the black market. After April the five station R coupons become invalid at filling stations and may be used only by bulk buyers or deliveries into storage tanks. Farmers may swap I coupons for HY coupons by April 1 at local boards. After March 15 R and E coupons must be endorsed, with bulk purchases allowing a single signature and address across a strip of coupons.
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Office of Price Administration
Ming
Rainfall Totals Reported for Pella Week
Weather notes report total precipitation in Pella last week with amounts for March 11, 14, and 15. Report lists .11 inches on March 11 and .72 inches on March 14 and 15, totaling 0.83 inches. H. K. Pals provided the figures.
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Pella
H. K. Pals
Dr William Orr To Speak At Third Ref Church Tonight
Dr William Orr, pastor of Westminster United Presbyterian Church Des Moines, speaks to the community tonight at Third Reformed Church. The program includes choir, special music, and a recognition service honoring veterans, with an invitation to Pella area residents to attend.
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WM. Orr
Win. Wo Orr
Westminder United Presbyterian Chanel
Des Moines
Orr
Charlotte
North Caroline
Brsbane Colle
Due Wet
South
Statesville
North Carolina
Saundh-Carmel High Seriant
Westminster
Amany Bivetss Mule
Pella Saul
Lesteration
Art Seriphure
Ralph Ay
Ralph de Cook
Serview
America
Roe
No Surrender exhibition to visit Pella in May
Dutch war hero Pieter Brouwer escaped Nazi captivity and leads an exhibition titled No Surrender detailing the Dutch underground, printing presses, radio stations, guerilla actions, and survivor stories. The Rocky Mountain News feature highlights Brouwer’s life as an aeronautical engineer turned resistance figure and proposes bringing the exhibition to Pella in May.
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Rocky Mountain News
Pella Hijeh
Vieter Brouwer
Denver
Piets Brouwer
Holland
Pieter Brouwer
Brouwer
England
Europe
Pella
Newton Pastor Fires Up Kiwanis With Message of Hope
Edwards, pastor of the Newton church, spoke to the Kiwanis club on March 1, urging resilience and moral stamina. He praised wartime churches, schools, and work, urged humane values, and said hope can lift us from discouragement toward a world where goodwill and civility prevail.
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Newton
Kiwanis
Eiwards
Hese Chuych
Newton Wa
Ivawanis Clubs
Wornbeuts
Dunhondt
Newton Ay
Cone Fair Pier
Evelyn Brunsting
Cotlege
Kewards
Tate
Selecting Good Citizens in the Public Schools
In the sixth grade, nominees for citizenship honors will be announced at year end. Rules govern nomination by home room teachers, with three boys and three girls chosen after a school-wide vote. Winners may be recommended for further honors by local civic groups and organizations.
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Lawkeye
Drake It
Rotary” Citizenship
Ais
Women's Club
Iitely Pella
Recos
Endorsement Rule Updates for Gasoline Coupons 1944
After March 15 1944 farmers and other off highway users must endorse all 5 E and R gasoline coupons. Endorsement allows transfer at suppliers bulk plants or on premises. Names and addresses need only be written once per strip or block. Separate coupons require each to be endorsed. Rationing Ba 63-2.
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H. P. van Gorp
Tax official to aid residents in Pella this weekend
Roy Hutchinson from the State Income Tax Division will be at the Pella City Office on Friday and Saturday, March 17 and 18, to help residents fill out state income tax blanks. The notice notes a second date after an earlier expectation of March 16.
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Roy Hutchinson
State
Pella
Citizen program on Dutch ancestry displayed at Tu lip Time
The article suggests a community program celebrating Dutch heritage, noting it would be appreciated by every citizen. It mentions Tu lip Time as a fitting occasion for a public display showcasing Dutch ancestry traditions and contributions.
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Pelly
Vander Linden Grunman Reelect to Pella School Board
In a light turnout affected by bad weather voters kept Vander Linden and Grundman in office with 68 and 61 votes respectively. A single vote went to each of three fringe candidates. Voters expressed confidence in the present board while noting wartime strains on teachers and building maintenance.
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Pella
Alc
Cem
Otticn
Vander Linden
Rain S. Grandman
Connie Smorphere
Charles Klein
John
Buerkens
Earle Spicer Delights With English Ballads Recital
On Tuesday evening Earle Spicer presented a program of English ballads and popular songs. He demonstrated a rich manly voice, effective characterization, and strong stage presence. The performance included encores and favorable audience reaction, with accompaniment by Anthony Kooiker.
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Earle Spicer
Spicer
Spiver
Price
Anthony Kooiker
College
Uty
Mr. Kooiker
Eighteen Men Called to Serve In Navy Monday
Eighteen Marion County men were inducted into the U S Navy on Monday March 13th one of whom Noble Juline lived until recently in Pella They reported to the induction center at Camp Dodge Iowa The list includes Clifton Shuffee Knoxville William A Dabb Knoxville Wesley Uint Pleasantville Noble Juline Knoxville Orient Prickett Des Moines Stoye Winfield Bussey Carleland Dallas Tester Lee Miller Swanton LeRoy Steele Knoxv Herman Dale Bacon Dallas Mervin G Miller Melcher Charles R Cadwallader Knox Des Moiner Farris B Laird Knoxville Corwin Lee Work Attica Victor G Gasparovich Melcher Don Duane Willis Dallas Donald McDonald Columbia transfer in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
U. S. Navy
Noble
Juline
Pella
Camp
Dodge
Iowa
Clifton Shuffee
Knoxville
William A. Dabb
Wesley Iunt
Pleasantville
Noble Juline
Orient
Prickett
Des Moines
Stoye
Winfield
Bussey
Carleland
Dallas
Tester
Lee Miller
Swannton
LeRoy Steele
Knoxv
Herman Dale Bacon
Mervin G. Miller
Melcher
Charles R. Cadwallader
Knoxy
Clarence W. Felton
Des Moiner
Farris B. Laird
Corwin Lee Work
Attica
Victor G. Gasparovich
Don Duane Willis
Donald McDonald
Columbia
Dairy Feed Subsidies to Continue in Early 1940s
H. H. Hooper, chairman of the Marion County AAA Committee, reports dairy feed subsidy payments will continue. Payments will be issued on January and February tickets through March, with February deaths continuing through April. The schedule leaves March and April payments undetermined.
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H. H. Hooper
Marion County Aaa Committee
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Bethany Church
Highway
Howard Ver Steegh
Sagain
Moth and Childre
Farmers Union
Tremsmeer
Elmer G. van Zee
View
Tom de Wit
Larry Williams
Cone Amerssion
Wilforth
Sayer
Cop One
Reuben Seaa
Association
Cureush
Avis
Chriss
Allen Sly
Mr. de la Fuente
James York
Douwstra Chapel
de la Fuente
N Je la Fuente
Atlantic Conservatory of Music
Juilliard Graduate School
Albert
Albert Spalding
New York Times
Allan Sly
Department of Fine Arts
College of William and Mary
Violinist James de la Fuente
Pianist Allan Sly
Liam W. Orr
J. Vander Linden
R. Grundman
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