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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
5
The Mighty Seventh War Loan campaign opens May 14 with prior savings drives in the Pella district. Quotas are raised from April 9 to June 30, aiming for stronger payroll allotments and higher sales of E bonds, urging all workers and firms to participate.
The Ministerial Association outlines praise and prayer services across churches when V E Day is announced. Timings vary by announcement time including 2 15 p m 8 p m and 9 p m with overflow Mass Meetings at First and Third Reformed Churches. Merchants urged to close during worship hours and, if word arrives after opening, close for the rest of the day.
April rainfall totaled 4.79 inches with .15 inches on May 1. Wednesday morning temperature reached 40 degrees. Pella sits at 878 feet above sea level atop the Rock Island depot center rail, noted by H. K. Pals.
The Pella Christian High Chorus presents its fourth concert of the season at the Chr. Ref. Church of Pella on Friday evening. The program includes selections with solos and a closing audience sing. Directress Mrs. Wilma Vander Baan conducts with accompanist Lillian Geels. singers include Ruth Ver Meer and many others.
War Price and Rationing Board announces drastic cuts in per person canning sugar allowances for 1945. Average allocation to residents is set at 13 pounds, with coupons issued for that amount and no replacements for lost stamps. Do not cash coupons yet, as not all will be able to redeem.
Marion County men were ordered to appear for physical examinations on Thursday April 26. Listed are John Vos, R. John Arthur Taylor Swan Jean Alvin Ver Heul Kenneth Anderson Bernie Menninga Iter Knoxville Kennedy Harvey Wright transferred to Waukesha Wisconsin transfers from other boards Paul Re Hamilton Paul I Nowville James W Simmons Ki ville.
Edith LeCocq’s April 26 recital at Dowstra Cha pleased attendees with refined control and diction. Frau LeCocq delivered a varied program including Pace Dio from La Forza and Massenet pieces, with Henry Cox on violin and Catherine Wolfe Schneker accompanying, all performed with grace and authority.
The Hollander Jacob Van Berkel drew a large crowd at College Chapel Tuesday evening on a War Chest lecture tour. He shared hardships since arriving four months ago, praised Queen Wilhelmina, and described Dutch resistance against the Nazis, detailing underground networks and daring sabotage like smuggling V-1 plans to England.
The Chamber of Commerce calls a general meeting for Monday evening May 7 at 8 00 o clock. Officers and directors urge every member to attend to discuss closing TI noons and a unified plan for road improvements linking town and country. A board member and a road law expert will be present to discuss new legislation and potential projects for Pella.
Grinnell College artists present a final Artist Series program on Thursday evening May 10. A quintet of Grinnell College musicians will perform in exchange for a Central College staff concert. The varied program includes organ, viola, oboe, and voice pieces, with rumors of a piece for oboe viola and piano. The Chronicle will print the program next week.
M and I Slykhuis, ages 59 and 88, were shot at the Mike Slykhuis farm six miles northwest of Knoxville Saturday evening. Marion A Powell, 59 of Des Moines, a house painter, was detained by Sheriff Jim Van Hemert and jailed with no charge yet filed. Powell allegedly shot the two Slykhuis men with a .22 revolver, hitting both in the stomach. The younger died within a half hour, the elder died Sunday afternoon in a Knoxville hospital. Powell visited with his wife, coming from Des Moines. Mrs. Slykhuis is Powell’s stepdaughter.
The calendar lists events for commencement week including a Friday recital, a Saturday board meeting and garden party with alumni gathering, and a Memorial service Sunday afternoon at the Chapel. The Erjahr chorus will perform in the evening at Douwstra Chapel, and Rev Edwin Koeppe from China will deliver the address at First Reformed Church Sunday. President C Priley will speak at Ames College Monday at Houwstra Chapel, followed by a commencement luncheon at 12:30 on Monday May 28.
Trail Riders report Greta Palmquist received a free pony from the Paha family and Huniter Ballengee for her son Llord. Norma and Marilyn Ver Dusht welcomed a saddle colt that placed second at a past horse show. A mare named volt won blue ribbons at Waterloo Os Kaloosa and the Pella Mor Show. The Pella Riding Stable introduced a new Palomino stallion praised as a beauty.
Slykhuis and his wife were found shot between a house and barn on a distant farm after their return from Knoxville. Sheriff Van Hemert and Deputy Jarman reported the couple lying on the ground and liquor found in the car. The incident stirred great excitement in the south Red Rock area where the Slykhuis family is well known.
Mrs Mary Taylor Liggett associate professor of music at Central College has been elected to a membership in the National Association of the National Organization created by bringing together American Academy of Teachers of singing New York Singing Teachers Association and the Chicago Singing Teachers Guild This association certifies members as well prepared experienced and respected in the field and reflects her influence in helping students develop musical ability and appreciation.
Monroe Baptist Church won over Pella in a Sunday School competition, leading by 30 points after April improved turnout. The event covered six months from September to March, with Pella hampered by muddy roads earlier. The penalty includes an evening of activity hosted by Monroe as guests, and the final program was scheduled for Wednesday May 9.
Pell Polk and Luke Prairie residents donated generously to the Red Cross drive. By Monday, contributions totaled 8674.13 dollars, about 175 percent of the $5000 goal for the Pella Chapter. Ralph Ver Meer 2,315 contributions were recorded, with most under 5 dollars. The drive was organized efficiently by Vande Voort, Federated Club women, and country solicitors.
Maxine Hennink and Phyllis Go presented two talks to Rotarians on the San Francisco Conference. They outlined the three Conference machinery parts the General Assembly the Security Council and the International Court of Justice as well as major issues including voting power in the Security Council Russia's three votes and the need for review and trusteeship debates.
The Pella Historical Society and local officials will present a one hour Dutch program at Naval Air Station Ottumwa for personnel, followed by a Navy supervised dance. Dutch dances, Marcia Kuyper solos, the Dutch Singers, and Tulip Queen 1944 are planned with gas allotment for car owners in Dutch costumes. A May 10 trip assembles at the Legion Hall with registration at Rexall or Wormhoudt & Kempkes.
Le gion members announce Governor Robert Blue will speak at Memorial Day ceremonies at Douwstra Chapel, with a morning program including wreaths and a band concert in Garden Square. The governor may skip the luncheon due to a Grinnell engagement. Dr. Bernie Mulder and music will accompany the observance.
Pella High School musicians earned top honors at the state contest held April 29 and 30 in Creston. Marilee Logan won a top national honor in contralto. The girls trio and sextette also received superior ratings, with other soloists and instrumentalists achieving excellent marks under instructors Mr Brittell and Miss Tysseling.
Generous public response floods volunteer centers as women sort and pack clothing into 100 lb bales. Urgently sought are car tons, paper boxes about Post Tonsue size, and rope to bind cartons. Bring donations to Ulrich Motor Garage or Buerkens Wagon Factory building storage centers. big wind-up Saturday with many tasks.
Coal dealers warn that many households have not yet filed declarations required for coal delivery. The deadline was set for May 16 and approvals must go to the Solid Fuel Administration in Des Moines. Dealers expect delays, red tape, and a rush to file before the deadline as orders are fulfilled in order placed.
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