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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1944

Page

5

Missionary Rev Anderson to Speak in Pella Friday

Swenhut born Anderson became a naturalized U.S. citizen after studying at Bethel Institute in St. Paul. He was sent as a missionary to Assam, India, in 1926 and later led evangelistic, educational, and medical work in North Assam. He also translated Bible and school books for natives. He will share his experiences Friday night at Pella Baptist Church.

Bethel Institute St. Paul Minnesota Assam India John Th Vella North Lakhimpur Pella Rev Anderson A. A. Say

Dr Jones Warns Rotary Of Compromise With Evil

Dr Bob Jones President of Bob Jones College Cleveland Tennessee told Rotary that people aged 30 and 40 grew up in a era of compromise and questioned the priority of right over policy He argued society and church have compromised with evil too often and urged return to right deeds, warning against behaviorism and Nazi thinking.

Bob Jones Bob Jones College Cleveland Tennessee Rotary Club Tehan Garden of Eden Dr. Jones

Mrs R Grundman Named President Of Service Women

The United Service Women met Tuesday evening with a large crowd and new members. They elected officers led by Mrs Ralph ident as president and Mrs Marien as president. Other posts went to Mrs Mel vin Van Houweliny secretary Mrs C Evers George Gi Martha historian Mrs Ed Cook chaplain Harve st at Arms Mrs Lester Van der Pol. Hostesses Mrs Goedhart and Mrs Hesselink assisted after the meeting.

United Service Women Red Cross Ralph Ident Marien Melvin. van Houweliny C. Evers George Gi Martha Ed Cook Lester Vander Pol Goedhart Hesselink

Pella Public Schools Earn State Approval

Superintendent C C Buerkens reports Pella Public Schools received a Certificate of Approval from Jessie M Parke of the Town Department of Public Instruction. The approval permits tuition collection from home districts of non resident high school pupils attending Pella schools where those districts lack approved high schools. The certificate confirms compliance with constructional standards and qualified staff and adequate library science shop and gymnasium facilities.

C. C. Buerkens Jessie M. Parke

Iowa Ration Timetable Updates for 1943 Civilian Tires

Ration rules simplify tire recapping and set new end dates for Class A through C inspections. Gasoline A and B coupons have expiry windows through March and December 1943, with non issuance after December 1 1943. Sugar and processed foods stamps receive revised validity through 1945 and May 20 respectively. car owners must inscribe license numbers on all gasoline coupons.

Notice to Subscribers on Subscription Credits and Expirations

Subscriptions paid through Wednesday morning are credited on name tags. check your tag for accuracy and report errors promptly. Those with Chronicle deliveries to service members should monitor receipt expiration dates. no notices are sent to service members and papers are discontinued at expiration. Call to confirm expiration dates.

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Hope for civilization centers on turning to God says speaker

The speaker warned civilization is breaking down and urged mankind to turn toward God as the only solution. Gary Vogelaar and Hoge Sadler sat at the head table for their birthdays. Ed Adams of Sioux Center and Lt. Henry Van Duren of Pella attended as guests. Van Duren had just earned initial aviation designation after flight training in Lubbock Texas.

Gary Vogelaar Hoge Sadler Ed Adams Sioux Center Henry van Duren Pella Lubbock Texas

76000 Trees to be Planted in Marion County

District Conservation says cooperators listed may obtain their trees after March 23 by calling at the District Office on the south side of the square in Knoxville. Names include Ashlie Welshe ii Smith Estella Alfred Christe Smithy Donald J. Bensink William Den Adel Jacob De Haan William De Kock Anton Blom St A Van der Wal Alfred Gosselink Cornelius Van Wy<|vq_0838|>

Knosvill Phinning Knoxville i Ashlie Welshe ii Smith Woc Wie Howell KE Johnson Estella Alfred James D. Rogers Hamilton Glen Knox Tracy Boyd Coffman Columbia Murray J. van Hemert Otley Clay C. Burnett District Conservation Knoxville

Cantata The Exalted Christ to Be Sung at Church

The Cantata The Exalted Christ will be presented at the First Christian Reformed Church on the evening of Wednesday April 1. A 35 voice choir directed by Tunis Kempkes will perform and the public is invited to attend.

First Christian Reformed Church Tunis Kempkes

Voice Students To Be Heard in Recital Tonight

Two college students perform in a Thursday evening recital with piano and voice pieces. A following double recital is planned for Tuesday afternoon featuring Miss Mabel Limberg and Miss Eleanor Wesselink, open to the public.

Mabel Limberg Eleanor Wesselink Persemy

Six Pella High Seniors Take Army Navy Test

Six Pella High seniors took the Army Navy Test on Wednesday morning for potential enrollment in the Army or Navy programs. The seniors are Ralph Heerema, Gerald Stravers, Merle De Prenger, Keith Tait, Leon Kaldenberg, and Clifford Paltzer. The two hour test covered English vocabulary science mainly physics and mathematics including algebra geometry and general math.

Pella Army Navy Ralph Heerema Gerald Stravers Merle de Prenger Keith Tait Leon Kaldenberg Clifford Paltzer

Dismantling Bethany Church Receives Wide Volunteer Support

More than fifty men dismantled the Bethany Church north of Pella on Sally road Monday. Lumber is to be used for a Mission church in North Des Moines. Ministers joined in, and volunteers from town and countryside worked from dawn to near end, with coffee provided at noon.

Pella Bethany Des Moines Lumbe Kuyper North Des Moines Andrew ‘Ter Louw Richard van den Berg Ben Vogelaar Vanden H. A. Vounstra D. 1 Gosselink Renj van Zante Glenn McConehey Simon G. Er Louw de van Gorp Dick Board Dave Renaud John van Gorp Martin van

Central College Forensics Team Heads To Cedar Rapids

The Central College Forensics squad departs for Cedar Rapids for the annual state tournament held at the Montrose Hotel. Debaters Mildred Almstead Donna Davis Hartog Jeannette Lankelma Martha McCain and Ralph Ten Clay travel with Van Gorp Van Emmerik, facing five opponents on topics including an international police force. The trip blends study with a light moment when a room mix up leads to a witty debate interruption by McCain.

Central College Forensics Cedar Rapids Thesq Mildred Almstead Donna Davis Hartog Jeannette Lankelma Martha McCain Floetry Rewds Ralph Ten Clay Virginia van Gorp Cunera van Emmerik Montrose U. S McCain Almstesd van Emmerik Forensic Association of Town Colleges Miss Almstead Miss Lankelma Simpson Jay Central College Cunera van Emmerick Central Iowa Assation Ure Gerrit den Hartog Mildren Almstead Jeane Jory

Will Present Senior Class Play April 6

The senior class plans a play on April 6 after weeks of practice. Cast members Phyllis Van Helen Buwalda and Clifford Paltzer have not been tardy or absent. Student Director Edie Heemst, with crews and staff including Lauwrenes, Jon Witvenburge, De Jong, and Tod Van Tomert, coordinate costumes, properties, programs, house, and advertising.

Eantliet Phyllis van Helen Buwalda Clifford Paltzer Hef Gand Pri Edie Heemst Tne Manner Joyce Teoria Ace Lauwrenes Jon Witvenburge al de Jong

Bud Vander Ploeg Wounded in Action in South Pacific

John R. Vander Moeg known as Bud writes from a hospital in the South Pacific area saying he is fine with a few nicks and cannot reveal details. His fiance Harriet Scheibley informs his parents by phone of the wound and his decoration. He operated a 50 caliber machine gun and hoped to write more before March 10.

Hud Tim Ruthier Vander Bud Harriet Scheibley Pleasantville

Articles From Iowa Blind To Be Sold In Pella

Mind in Iowa will offer articles made in their homes for sale in Pella soon announced by Charles Pace official representative. He will be assisted by By P ner and Win ed. The people of Pella are expected to respond generously as before. Exact visiting date not known.

Iowa Pella Charles Pace Pner Wined

Notice to truckers on second quarter gas coupons

Des Moines OPA directs truck owners to visit their local rationing board during the week of March 27 to obtain second quarter gasoline rations. Truckers must bring DDT certificates for verification. coupons will not be mailed due to ownership changes. War Price and Rationing Board 63-2 H. P. Van Gorp, Chairman.

Des Moines OPA H. P. van Gorp

Two Pella lads fall into a deep well again

A brief note recalls two Pella boys who fell into a deep well and escaped unharmed. a Los Angeles incident follows where a 22 year old Mrs Baniel Reese weighing 825 pounds vanished from sight while leaning on a fence, prompting recovery efforts.

Los Angeles California Baniel Reese

Drive for Red Cross Hampered by Bad Roads

The Red Cross drive remains incomplete as bad weather and poor roads slow solicitors. By Wednesday morning 83 of 120 teams had reported, with contributions totaling $102,?80. The drive continues until every home is canvassed, with no final date set. Subscriptions may be mailed to Dr T Fultz or Treasurer Ralph Meer. Farrsfield work will press. aim to finish this week.

Red Cross Ralph. Ver Meer Fultz Dr. T. Fultz Ralph © Meer Marion County State Bank Farrs

Violinist de la Fuente Delights Pella Audience

An unknown violinist at Douwstra chapel impressed Pella listeners with radiant tone and musical depth. He earned generous applause and three encores, while accompanist Sly provided strong, precise support. The concert, part of the Artist Series, left high school and college students spellbound.

Vjit Douwstra Pella de la Puente Albert Spaulding Spaulding Sly Apollo Boy's Choir First Reformed Church Second Reformed Church

Cess Pool Hazard Cited Near Residential Fence

A neighbor recalls Mrs. Reese being found twelve feet below in an old abandoned cess pool near a fence. The remark implies a dangerous stumble or collapse at the site.

Mrs. Reese

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