Passages of Des Moines visitors and war notes in Pella
Des Moines visitors call on Mrs May Sterrenberg and Ray Vander in Pella to view tulip displays and a local plant. War updates include Martin Vos wounded in Germany evacuated to England, plus Junella Van Maanen in Georgia with the WAC. Several locals receive furloughs or postings, and notes on survivors, births, and baptisms accompany routine social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Vander Zy
Zina Compton
Isabel Kirtley
Nan Price
Des Moines
May Sterrenberg
Ray Vander
Madge
Pella
Martin Vos
Germany
France
England
Sarah Vos
Route 3
Junella van Maanen
Women’s Auxiliary Corps
WAC
Georgia
Company
20Th Regiment
T.C. Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Arthur Wisse
Little Son
Oskaloosa
Mahaska Hospital
6Th Ave
George F. Sadler
Drake University
State to Supply Fish for Farm Pond Stocking
Marion county farmers with fish ponds may receive breeding stock from the Town State Conservation Commission under a recent legislative authorization. Ponds must pass inspections to verify suitability including size depth water supply and management standards. Private ponds may not be eligible unless meeting requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Town
State Conservation Commission
People of Iowa Respond Well to Cancer Drive
Mason City report notes Iowa's strong response to a cancer research and education fundraising appeal. The campaign, led by the Field Army of the American Cancer Society, targets 25,100 dollars toward a 6 million national goal, with May 15 as the end date. Remittances via post offices simplify giving, and most funds stay in Iowa to support local educational programs and reduce cancer deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nd Service
C. V. McCarthy
Low Field Army
Field Army
American Cancer Seiets
Low
United States Post
Postal Department
Towa
Towa Fie
Methy
WFA Announces 17 Cent Butterfat Subsidy for April
The War Food Administration will pay Marion County butterfat producers 17 cents per pound for April. A 10 cent per pound subsidy was paid earlier this year. The April payment follows an amendment to Senate Bill 208 extending the Commodity Credit Corporation. The subsidy aligns with the national production payment, with an estimated average of about 12 cents per pound on butterfat in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Food Administration
Marion County
Commodity Credit Corporation
Roosevelt
National Cream Quality Program
Fishing without consent noted in Marion County notice
Marion County Soil Conservation district office in Knoxville issues notice about unauthorized fishing and requests information on stocking fish. The brief alert appears in the Knoxville Journal with guidance for public input and potential corrective actions. The notice emphasizes legal compliance and the role of the soil conservation office in managing stocking programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Soil Conservation District
Knoxville Journal
High Interest in Contour Farming in Mahaska Co
Mahaska County farmers show strong uptake of contour farming as rainfall is retained in the soil, boosting yields. In April, twenty one contour demonstrations were held across townships with an average attendance just over ten farmers per session. Demonstrations were organized by the county extension services with district personnel including John Eveland Cecil Smith and the Henry family serving as district commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ince
Mahaska County
Sonnel of
Thes
John Eveland
Cecil Smith
Tke Henry
Conic Siuners
Dutchman Delivers Warm College Chapel Talk on War Relief
Dutchman Van Berkel spoke at the college chapel about shared hardships, Protestant Catholic cooperation, and unity across political parties for democratic government. He described hunger in Holland, Gestapo fear, deportations, and slave labor, urging generosity to Europe's recovery and noting Allied unity after the war. He praised American aid and urged honesty and cooperation with the Allies, concluding with thanks to Yank and local supporters. He traveled with Mr. Robert Caldwell of Ft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
van Berkel
Europe
Yone
Mr. van Berkel
Robert Caldwell
War Chest drive events honor veterans and visitors
Dodge and De Jong guests at a Rotary Kiwanis luncheon at Legion Hall prior to a chapel meeting. Van Berkel recounted a Berlin to Amsterdam trip with V-1 bomb plans and a tale of outwitting border control. Tunis Kempkes and Robert Lautenbach entertained visitors invited by Kempkes to support the War Chest Drive next fall. University of Iowa compiled wartime veteran statistics showing 225 World War I veterans, 22.1 years in liberal arts, 206 married, with service in Army 28, Army Air 1, Navy 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Town War Chest
John de Jong
Des Moines
Rotary
Kiwanis
Legion Hall
van Be Kel
Berlin
Amsterdam
Tunis Kempkes
Robert Lautenbach
Pell An Berkel
Kempkes
University of Iowa
William
University benefits by status under GI Bill as reported
The report lists 110 individuals under the GI Bill of Rights, 27 under veterans rehabilitation, and 86 not eligible for benefits under the two laws. The figures reflect enrollment or eligibility distinctions within the university’s veteran programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Rehabilitation
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Tuscell Hoogenakker Mra
Johnakker Jen Arms Plant
Russell
Navy
Herman Donnstra
Harve
Rose Hill
Connie Reynen
Happy Para
Alan
Rev
Ave
Uxene
Dany
Mimira Sre
William Vander Lugt
Bloomington
Indiana
Ander Lat
Indiana University
Central College
Raymond Dorenbos
Schoo Tral College
Midland
Texas
Pelle
Morrison
Ness
Trowas
Bruce Longstreet
Central
New Sharon
Brues
Chicago Tribune
Henry Wales
Bruce
Jane
Fallingbostel
Bremen
Fok
Ft. Benning Ga
Camp McCain, Miss
Vith Infantry Division
Row. Langerakomed
Jean’ Vander Pleen
Lanauc
Ruth Ver Meer
Ruth Joan Nibbelink
Bertha Sat Sant
Chambers of
Oska
Dellartime
Christine Muilenberg
Dave de Cook
Sigourney, Town
Siourney
Richard Tusseling
Richard
St. Mary's College
California
Mrs. Tusseling
Garden Grove
Iowa
Minnie Rillihan
Will Creighton
Donald
Memphis
Tennessee
Set. Metcalf
Lawrence Rorst
Arthur Bennink
John F
Rachel Brand
Kenneth Vander Linden
Mahaska
Henry John Vander Voort
Harvey
Herman Vos
Vande Voort
Ipper
Lawrence W. Tysseling
Trenton
New Jersey
Wm. Tusseling
Lawrence
Fort Dix
Wiggert Langerak
Clarence Langerak
Africa
Atlantic
Orient
Clarence
States
Albert
West Coast
Pacific
Georgetown
Colorado
Coh. (Neal) Randall
Robert N. Randall
Randall
Gorgetown
Robert
Ralph Vander Zyl
Houlder
Randalls
George Town
Neal Randall
Bess Vander
Simon and
Paul
Leonard Ver Meer
Protestant Reformed Church
Oskaloosa Satunday
Donald Voelker
Veroes
Malaline Vander Zyl
CH. Pals
Washington D.C
Aun Missi
Fred Lantenbarh
Vals Remakin
Middle West
Emma van Enmerike
Seth
Lynnville
Sally Me
John Vander Ploeg
Anatehildren
Mrs. I. Vanier
Herbert Merryl
Randpa
Simon Vander
Herbert
Don Kitson
Kletzing College
Don
Patton
Dorothy Adas
Kletzing
Milo
Lillian Payne
Mospers Kuyper
Idaho
M Kuyper
Washington, D. C
Marjorie Kuyper
Omaha
Nebr
Baptist Church
Paul Christensen
Christensen
Dick Berry
T. W. Cox
Charlotte Dillon
Agnes Hildegarde Nesbit
Kel
Amyn Legion
Perry
Chirk
Worthy Boden
N George
John Oninia
Cara
All of K
Ed van Gorp
Fred Bosveld
Alice
J Monich
Frances van
F. M. Frush
Colfax Sale Company
Colfax Auction
Old Wi
Colfax
Colfax Sales Company
Bell and Clippinger
Mal Bank of
Earl Shields
Shharing
Owa
Mason City
WFA
Marion CO
Boeke
RES
van Gorp Hatchery
Mahaska Co
College Chapel
Vander Linden
Rexall Drug Store
MMLC
Ed Ua la
Bakker & Rus Feed
Robins
Son
Toda
Roberts, Johnsom
Rant
Vogelaar’s
Constanchions
L. R
Army
Ritchie
Ideal
Fyrex
Cory
Gary
Ben
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