Robbers of Ver Ducht Station Caught by FBI
FBI ends chase of two men known as Cook and Giles who burglarized a Ver Ducht Ver Dought Station and other Iowa sites in February 1945. They were captured March 2 in Concord New Hampshire, with a leather Pella National Bank billfold found on one. Trial set for April 3 1945 in Boston, billfold to be identified post trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Dught
Jim van Hemert
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Cook
Giles
Towa
Stubblefield
Concord
New Hampshire
U. S. Dep't of Justice
Milk Street
Hoston 9
Mass
van Hemert
Marion County
Knoxville
Iowa
Edgar William Cook
William Stubblefield
Pella
Pel-la National Bank
Billford
Boston
Massachusetts
Edgar A. Soucy
College Choir Delights Oskaloosa Audience in March Concert
About 500 people filled the Congregational Church in Oskaloosa on Sunday night March 25 as Central College's college choir under Mr Schnelker received enthusiastic praise. Mary Alyce Bennett sang two solos and the faculty trio performed Mendelssohn. The Rev Byron Whipple noted Oskaloosa churches hope the college will make annual Messiah and A Cappella concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Oskaloosa
Congregational Church
Isles
Schnelker
Mary Alyce Bennett
van Dellen
Koeiker
Cox
Central College
Bennett
Byron Whipple
Twenty three Men Entered Service From Marion County
Twenty three men from Marion County, including four from Pella and two from Otley, answered the draft board call on Monday March 26 and were sent to the induction center. Names include Forrest Carruthers, James Calhoun, Cornie Verwers, Gerrit Slykhuis, Gerrit Vande Gest, Thomas McDonald, Jack Nicholson, Alfred Chambers, Leo Jonker, Robert Visser, James Anderson, Willard Klein, L L Pearson, Henry Van Wyngarden, Harold Wilson, Howard Klein, Melvin Vos, Jerry Barnett, Paul Christian, Richard Biddle, Glenn Borchert, Donald Fee, and George Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Otley
Marion County Draft Board
Forrest. Carruthers
Columbia
James L. Calhoun
Swan Cornie
CG. Verwers
Knoxville
Gerrit Slykhuis
Gerrit Vande Gest
Thomas McDonald
Jack C. Nicholson
Alfred H. Chambers
Leo James Jonker
Oskaloosa
Robert
Jack Poppen Killed On Iwo Jima Marines Loss
Mrs. Catherine Poppen learns her son Jack Poppen, 20, of the Marines was killed in action on Iwo Jima on March 9. He enlisted on his eighteenth birthday and had served overseas since July 1944 with the 5th Marines. His family, including his brother Bob, a Pella High senior, head to Chicago for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Catherine Poppen
Central College
Mpas
Jack Phen
Iwo Jima
Jack
Sth Marines
Marines
Pendleton Field
Oceanside
California
Hawa
Band Concert Delayed To April 4 At High School
The high school concert band postponed its March 29 performance to Wednesday April 4 at 8 p.m. due to a conflicting communion service. This marks the spring public concert, with a full band program and solos by Greta Palmquist and others, free admission expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tkach
Meacham
Bennett
Bohn Pavanne
Symphonett
Gould
New World
Leidzen
Dvorak
Colonel Boxey
March
Alford
Ohio
Fillmore
Greta Palmquist
Myrtle Evers
John Hesselink
Keith Lautenbach
Bob Poppen
Joyce Sadler
Patty Shaw
Colleen Klein
Verla Vander Streck
Edna’ Goemaat
City Business Houses Asked to Close Friday Noon to Three
The Chamber of Commerce requests city business men to close their places of business from 12 o clock noon until 3:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Insurance on Corn Crop to Be Offered Soon
Marion County is selected by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to trial all risk corn insurance. Two plans are proposed. yield based coverage is favored locally. Applications must be filed by May 1 1945 with the county AAA Office or authorized agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
HU. TH. Hooper
AAA
Hooper
Omaha
FCIC
Congress
Community observes Good Friday with union service schedule
In observance of Good Friday, employers and employees are urged to attend worship services arranged for the day. A union service will be held at the First Reformed Church continuously through those hours, with each service lasting twenty-five minutes as part of a long-running plan to publish a better paper than the Des Moines Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Des Moines Register
Good Friday Service in Pella Observes Seven Words
A detailed program of a Good Friday service led by Rev R J Vanden Berg with multiple pastors at First Reformed and other Pella churches. It stages the Seven Words from the Cross with prayers, addresses, hymns, and scripture readings including Luke 23 and John 19, concluding with a benediction and postlude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Vanden Berg
Kathryn de Koning I
Theo. P. Verhulst
Second
Christian Reformed Church
Pella. II
A. Haverkamp
First Reformed Church
Pella
George Pinches
Gospel Hall
Lawrence J. Borst
Third Reformed Church
Sree
F. M. Hutzenga
First Christian Reformed Church
Phymncong
Jesus
Benedighion
Fisk Jubilee Singers Set to Perform April 5 at Central College
The Fisk Jubilee Singers will appear at Central College on April 5. The group, formed under Reverend George S. White, raised funds for Fisk University through tours since 1871 and helped establish Jubilee Hall in Nashville. Their history spans European tours and collaborations with major orchestras, shaping American folk music through spirituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Central College
Corge S. White
Colloyee
White
University
Ohio
Cincinnati
Chicago
Columbus
Whited
Jubilee Singers
Henry Ward Beecher
Nashville
Ella Sheppard
Theodore F. Ward
Boston
Do Wamaker
Philadelphia
Musien
White House
Washington
Fam
Europe
England
Holland
Scotland
Germany
Sweden
Russia
America
Los Angeles
Detroit
Pillows and supplies pour in for Schick Hospital drive
Community effort in Pella and Osceola County doubles bedding quota for Schick Hospital. Volunteers including John Gys Van Gorp and Van Lint Bros. hauled 875 pillows 296 cases 14 wool comforts 1 knitted afghan 25 slippers and 3 donated bed blankets to Oskaloosa. Orders now include Clinton Schick and Hot Springs Army hospital. Requests for white bandages from Red Cross and contact details for M. C. Van Gorp. Church groups praised for aiding distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Schick Hospital
John Gys van Gorp
van Lint Bros
Oskaloosa
United i Women
Porterville
W. A. Roorda
Wm. Ruga
Nick Arens
M. R. Houweling
M. C van Gorp
Herald Office
Red Cross Drive in Pella Area Surpasses Quota
Warner J. Van de Voort reports strong progress in the Red Cross drive. By March 12 the Pella Chapter area had a quota of 5 but funds already top seven thousand three hundred dollars. A fuller report will be issued soon. donors are urged to contribute while the need remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner J. van de Voort
Red Cross
Fi Pella
Pella
Lake i
Mit
Thank You Message From Mayor Frush
The mayor thanks voters for unsolicited support and explains that the council handles work while the mayor’s duty is law enforcement. He notes two officers under his control and cites four years of statistics: 72 speeding arrests, 85 other traffic violations, 23 intoxications, 15 other offenses.
Change Practice Time for Oratorio To Monday Night
The Elijah rehearsal schedule shifts from Sunday afternoon to Monday evening at 7 15 PM at the regular venue. Officials hope all current and additional singers will attend the practice, with continued coverage on Page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
Easter Sunrise Song Cantata at First Christian Reformed Church
An Easter Cantata for mixed voices titled The Easter Sunrise Song will be presented Sunday evening at nine o clock at the First Christian Reformed Church. Tunis Kempkes directs a program featuring solos a duet and a quartet along with chorus numbers. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis Kempkes
Frush Wins Mayor Race by Narrow Margin in City Election
Frank M. Frush was re elected mayor by a slim four vote margin over Dr. T G Fultz as 1102 votes were cast. R J Heeren edged Anthony Ver Meer for Alderman Third Ward by two votes. A memorial project and two mill tax failed with 476 for and 589 against. City Clerk De Wit and Justice Vander Lyde verified the tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Frush
T. G. Fultz
R. J. Heeren
Anthony Ver Meer
Heeren
Ver Meer
de Wit
Justice Vander Lyde
M. Frush
C. Boat
H. Vander Ar
L. A. Sents
P.M. de Wit
V. Lankelma
Plette
H. F. Johnson
Cornie van Roekel
Stientjes
A. D. Versteex
Algery
J. van Gorp
van Honest
R. Anthony Ver Mi
Art Bruinekool
Carl Clark
Kersbergen
John van Arkel
Co op speaker Discusses Taxes At Kiwanis Meeting
Dan Killison secretary of the Farm Grain Dealers Association Fort Dade spoke on cooperative ethics and taxation. He praised democratic cooperative organs as loyal American ventures concentrating savings in rural towns and benefiting local merchants while aiding farmer prosperity and local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Dan Kllison
Farm Grain Dealers Association of
Fort Dade
Amer 1
Harvey Soldier Killed in Action in Philippines
The death of Pfe. Albert C. Breuklander in action near Manila on March 6, 1945 was reported to Mrs. L. J. Sehnkel. The letter from the War Department expresses regret and notes Breuklander as the son of Mr. and Mrs. CoCo Breuklander of Harvey, Iowa. A memorial service is set for April 1, 1945 at 2 PM at the Harvey Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Sehnkel
Pfe
Albert C. Breuklander
Albert C. Brenklander
Manila
Jetter
Albert
CoCo Breuklander
Har Jowa
Polly, In
Methodist’ Church
Harvey
Iowa
Easter Service at Otley Church
The choir of Otley Reformed Church Otley and several Sunday School children present an Easter service titled Triumph on Easter Sunday evening at 730 in the church auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
United National Clothing Collection Campaign enlists Pella effort
All Pella residents urged to gather clothing bedding shoes and remnants for war relief in Europe. Items to April depots then Kansas City in early May for shipment with 39 centers nationwide. Rotary and Kiwanis co-lead with churches schools and agencies including Belgian War Relief Chinese aid and Salvation Army aiding logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Europe
Kansas City
U.S.A
United National Clothing Collection
Belgian War Relief Society
China Aid Council
Queen Wilhelmina Pond
Russian War Relief
The
Salvation Army
Save the ‘Children Federation, Inc
United China Relief, Inc
World Student Service Fund
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Clarence Buerkens
Herbert Mentink
R. J. Vanden Berg
George Ver Steeg
Gil Boat
Katherine de Koning
John van Dyke
A. D. Versteig
Ben Vogelaar
Martin Heerema
Henry Vande Voort
Henry W. Pistenpol
Ulrich’s Ford Ga
Levy Pleased Music Lovers With Concert
Ernst Levy delivered a memorable recital marking a rare wish to let the composer’s music speak. He submerged his own personality, demonstrating flawless technique and balanced restraint while performing Franck and Debussy pieces, including Prelude Choral Fugue and Des pas sur la neige Reflets dans l’eau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Ernst Levy
Levy
Count Franck
Choi
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FBI
Jack Poppen
Pacific Isle
H. S
Ladies and
F. M. Frush
Frush
Asteasor
Park Commisoner
Ifelils
ROS
Largaise
S. van Hemert
Aldarman
J. Heeren
Anilony
Beinindt Bruinekootchen
Lal
Memorial
D. Edison
Ft. Dodge
Philippines
Buerkens Wagon Factory
Main Street
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