Peoria Preacher Put Under Bonds
Rev J J Weersing pastor at Christian Reformed Church Peoria ten miles northeast of Pella was arrested last week on espionage act charges and placed under bonds to appear before a grand jury. He must stay outside Mahaska county until investigation ends and reportedly left for Michigan. Neighbors accuse him of anti Americanism and obstructing Liberty bond drives. He allegedly opposed American public schools and required loyalty actions at the parochial school. fellow parishioners moved to send their children elsewhere. Local loyalists say such conduct harms American institutions and urge Americans to assert loyalty or return to home lands.
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Mahaska County
J. J. Weersing
Christian Reformed Church
Peoria
Pella
Ottumwa
Michigan
Weersing
Des Moines
State Council of Defense
Mr. Weersing
Germany
America
Webster Pageant at Webster School Delights Crowded House
An all grades spring pageant titled A Spring Pageant featured many mythical figures and scenes of awakening spring. Despite measles disrupting practice, the performance impressed teachers and audience alike and proceeds benefited the Junior Red Cross with a likely handsome sum.
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Webster School
Red Cross
Death in service of Fred Mathes in Washington camp
Telegram from F W Mathes of 422 North 11th street reports the death of his son Fred Mathes at a government camp in Hoquam Washington. Fred enlisted in the aviation corps last November and, after illness, was transferred to camps there. The telegram states Fred Mathes 2nd H E N 49th drowned at camp D 1 Hoquam but gives no further details.
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F. W. Mathes
North 11Th Street
Fred Mathias
Hoquam
Washington
Fred Mathes
Aviations Corps
Government
Wash
Oskaloosa Herald
Volley Ball Club Sees Final Games of Season
Business men filled the high school gym for the season ending volley ball night. A peppy series of games entertained the crowd, with a charity twist as $10 went to Pella Red Cross and $28 to the Pella Knitting club for Camp Dodge yarn and ground improvement at the base hospital.
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Pella Red Cross
Pella Knitting Club
Camp Dodge
Pella-Holland
Red Cross Workers Turn Out
Red Cross workers respond strongly to a wartime appeal. Chronicle notes 37 sewing room workers on Tuesday afternoon, urges aprons head coverings and silver case-knives. Government relies on the society for aid. editors from Des Moines Capital highlight women’s duty.
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Red Cross
the Chronicle
Department of War
Chronicle
Des Moines
War talk on women's duty and patriotism in press
Ella Taylor of the Tracr Star Clipper argues women must support war efforts or face ostracism. The Capital backs the view that women opposing the war or avoiding duty betray the nation, while those with family duties deserve sympathy, but pro German or selfish women merit no tolerance.
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Vibes
Ella
Taylor
Tracr Star- Clipper
Capital
Red Cross
Letter From A French Lady To Otley Knitting Club
A letter addressed to Mrs. A. T. Van Houweling describes Paulette a six year old French girl aided by the Otley club. The writer praises the sender for kindness noting Paulette’s schooling, blue eyes and blond hair and promises a photograph in a future letter. The tone is grateful and sympathetic as the writer signs M McMarie Malpas.
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Otley Knitting Club
A. T. van Houweling
Madame
Paulette
M McMarie Malpas
Church Services and Music at First Reformed Church
The notice lists Sunday programs including organ preludes by White and Wal lace, anthems and solos, with service starting 7 30 pm. Baptist services at 10 45 am and 8 pm, subjects The Church's Mission and Hell Baked Folks, Bible lectures, school and youth meetings, and a Wednesday prayer meeting led by Pastor Robert Carroll with a cordial invitation to attend.
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First Reformed Church
White
Mr. Sadler
God
Herman
Wallace
Eleanor Thompson
Robert Carroll
WEDDINGS spanckeren and aschenbrenner in Pella news
In Pella the wedding of Ruth Aschenbrenner, daughter of Dr and Mrs Carl Aschenbrenner, to Warner John Van Spanckeren, a U S Navy member, occurred April 27 at Charleston South Carolina. Ruth, a Pella High and Central College graduate, worked with the Army Y M C A in New York. Warner, a Pella High and Central College alumnus, studied law at Drake, called to service. Best wishes from the Chronicle.
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nSpanckeren
S.C
U. S. Navy
Pella High School
Central College
Army Y. M. C. A
New York City
van Spanckeren
Drake University
Pella
The
Chronicle
Carnations for Mothers Day sale by Ladies' G A R
The Ladies' G A R Circle will sell carnations Saturday May 11 at the Puncture Proof Re tread Co store two doors south of the post office. No personal solicitation by the ladies. 50 percent of proceeds will go to Red Cross work. Reserve by calling Mrs Dennis or Mrs Cox at the American House. phone orders early to ensure sufficient flowers.
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G. A. R. Ctrele
Mrs Porter Visits Chapin With Army Husband on Furlough
Mrs. Joe Porter traveled to Des Moines on Saturday with her husband on a five day army furlough and they visited her sister Mrs. W. J. Evans in Chapin Iowa during the stay.
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Joe Porter
Des Moines
Chapin
Iowa
W. J. Evans
Marion County Sunday School Convention Otley Recap
The Marion County Sunday School Association held its fifty third annual convention at Otley with over two hundred delegates from twenty five schools. State Worker Walter Hutton and speakers Mrs Bunch and Rev Roy Spooner led sessions amid strong music by Mrs Milton Hoffman and A B Van Houweling, and Ottley band concerts. Officers elected and a $300 budget set for next year with five cent per enrolled member contributions. The convention offering totaled $65.00.
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Marion County Sunday School Association
Otley
Reformed Church
Walter Hutton
Bunch
Roy N. Spooner
Milton J. Hoffman
A. B. van Houweling
Ottley Band
Kuyper
J. B. Lyman
Sec-Treas
Nora BE. White
C. H. Brice
Dr. Smith Injured In Sully Auto Crash Near Sully
Dr J Smith about 65 resident of Sully sustained injuries in an auto crash east of Sully Monday between noon and 1 pm. Car toppled, he pinned under it with skull fracture and severe bruising. He remained unconscious until Tuesday morning. A specialist was called and he may recover. Mrs Smith and three children at bedside. Relatives in Pella note his wife is daughter of M Van Gorkom.
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J. @. Smith
Sully
Dr. Smith
Joseph Smith
France
Thomas Mann
Newton Daily News
Pella
College Tea at Library for building fund
The Executive Committee of the Ladies Auxiliary of Central College announces a college tea next Saturday afternoon May 4 at two o clock in the new Library building. The event aims to start a series of teas to raise funds for equipping new buildings. All members and friends are urged to attend.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Central College
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L. W. Stegeman
Craughton-Lehman Business College
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