Announcement Party for Queen and Attendants Tonight NAVY PLANE CRASH IN ARIZONA TOOK PELLA MAN'S LIFE
News of the crash near Winslow Arizona and the death of Rudolph John Schilder Second Class USNR on duty aboard transport planes is confirmed. The Schilder family of Pella Iowa learns of the loss by telegram and awaits further arrangements for remains. Surviving are his parents Arie and Mia Schilder and sisters Leona and Harriet, with honors noted for his service and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Schilder
Usnas Olathe
Kans
Rudolph John Schilder
USNR
Winona
Naval
Air Transport Squadron Three
Olathe
Kansas
the Schilders
Pella
Flagstall
Ana
San Francisco
California
Chicago Tribune
Playstaff
Arizona
Here
Coconino County
Calif
Winslow
Ariz
Ash Fork
Williams
A. H. Sherman
Flagstaff
San Diego
Rudolph J. Schilder
The
Chronicle
Navy
Central College
Fayette
U. S. Naval Air Station
Rudy
Pella High School
Ifis
Mia
Arie Schilder
Leona
Collins, Town
Harriet
Eureka School White Elephant Sale Raises 51 80
A White Elephant Sale at Eureka School on Friday evening April 28 raised 51 80 for U S O. Donated items from Eureka Pella and Knoxville merchants aided the event. Special thanks go to Boat Furniture Co and The Chronicle for chairs and ads. Students performed songs recitations and dialogues, then shared coffee and doughnuts during a friendship hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Eureka School
Pella
Knoxville
Boat Furniture Co
The
Chronicle
Jake van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Vesper Recital at Douvwston Chapel on May 7
The Central Calleire Department of Music announces a Musical Vesper at Douvwston Chapel Sunday afternoon May 7 at 1 o clock. Elyn Brunsting will perform several solo numbers backed by an instrumental ensemble including Henry Cox Dean Pimmitt Waechter Martha In Leanora Van Dellen Anthony Kooik and Mrs In. A reading will also be given. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Calleire Department of Music
Douvwston Chapel
Elyn Brunsting
Erat
Henry Cox
Dean Pimmitt
Waechter
Martha In
Leanora van Dellen
Anthony Kooik
Pella High Musicians Win State Contest Distinction
Four superiors and two excellents led Pella High School entries at the State Music Contest in Vinton last Friday. Marilee Logan earned a Contralto Solo superior. Vocal Trio members Georgia Van Gorkem Joyce Prins M Logan achieved superior. Joyce Prins won Piano Solo and Girls Sextette with Van Gorkem Prins Van Meer. Second-place ratings went to Bras Sextette Cornet Trio Clarinet Solo Patty Shaw Soprano Solo Joan Ver Meer. Other Pella entries included French Horn Solo and Clarinet Solo amid keen competition with 13 to 35 entrants per event.
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Fella High
Vinton
Marilee Logan
Georgia van Gorkem
Joyce Prins
M. Logan
Or Meer
June van Gi Ia van Gorkem
M Joyce Prins
Phyilis van Ke
Bras
Patty Shaw
Joan Ver Meer
Pella
Serum unit opened in Pella by Marion County Farm Bureau
The Marion County Farm Bureau has installed the Iowa Farm Serum Co. program in Marion County with Frank Bakker of Bakker Feed and Seed Store in Pella as the local handler. The unit offers high quality serum virus biologics and instruments with profits returned to Farm Bureau members by patronage. Farmers in Mahaska and Jasper counties buying serum at Bakker’s Pella store are eligible for dividends in their own counties.
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Marion County Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Serum Co
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Knoxville
Knoxville Cooperative Creamery
Marion County
Pella
Frank Bakker
Bakker
Mahaska
Jasper
Sister Helen Dies With Details Pending
One sister, Helen, died on November 7, 1935, and funeral arrangements cannot be completed until more definite information becomes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Red Measles Hit Local High School
Red measles have appeared at the high school interrupting regular work. Several upperclassmen are absent for ten days to two weeks due to contagion. Signs include fever, discharge, red eyes, sneezing, coughing, and a blotchy rash. Doctors’ permits required before return, with emphasis on prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Clude
Twenty Nine Men Inducted Into Army and Navy
Twenty nine men inducted into the Army and Navy from Marion County are named with hometowns such as Knoxville Des Moines Swan Pella and Monmouth among others. The list covers inductees dated April May 1944 and pre induction examinations held May 2 1944 for Marion County men including Wignall Vriezelaar Davis De Hruin Goering Nicholson Kingery Miller Toigo Sharp Vander Heid Redding Ton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahonty
de Ten
Army
Harley Ray Miller
Floyd Shotwell
Knoxville
William Dillaway
Wilson
Bussey
Grover Nolte
Dallas
Forrest Leon Calhoun
Swan
Des Wal King
Moienster
Pella
Warren Hoyt Monroe
Arthur Warren Fawcett
Mont Auee
Marion Comen
Russell
Wignall
Melcher
Raymond Vriezelaar
Lionel Daniel Davis
Arnold Harold de Hruin
Marvin Lloyd Goering
Bellevue
Ned Norman Harold Nicholson
Pershing
Floyd John Kingery
Monroe
Jack Corwin Miller
Des Moines
Tony Toigo
Marty Wayne Sharp
Edwin Wallace
Hamilton
Raymond Lee Vander Heid Lyde
James Redding
Ration Reminders and Stamp Validity Notes
Ration reminders cover meat stamps, sugar stamps, and gasoline coupons with varying end dates. East Coast states use A1 and A-10 coupons through May and August, while non East Coast areas extend through June. Oil periods and plane stamps show separate valid timelines with specific end dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East C
East Coast
Kiwanis Club Hosts Pella High School And Central College Teams
The Kiwanis Club welcomed Pella High football and basketball squads and Central College players to a Tuesday evening meeting. Coach Lloyd Gnasy led the high school group while Prof Tunis Prins introduced Central College members who attended. The gesture honored both institutions now part of the local Kiwanis community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Pella Hish
Central College
Lloyd Gnasy
Tunis Prins
Nhers
Will Talk on Townsend Plan Tuesday Night
Dr. Truman Gordon, National Representative of Madison Wisconsin, will discuss the Townsend Plan at the Pella Legion Hall on Tuesday night May 9 at 8 00. Attend to hear him explain the plan and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Gordon
Madison
Wisconsin
Pleasantville Leaders Transfer List Shuffles Districts
A set of names including Pleasantville figures Raymond Cleve Hevlin Ernest Marion Anderson and Howard Dean Metcalf appears in a transfer roster. Transfers move individuals to St Louis Missouri Amarillo Texas Waterloo Iowa Des Moines Iowa Newton Iowa Rock Island Illinois and other destinations. The notice lists multiple towns and recipient cities as part of a broader redistribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
Raymond Cleve Hevlin
Knoxvile
Ernest Marion Anderson
Knoxville
James Merrill Comer
Bussey
Junior Coy Glover
Howard Dean Metcalf
Frank Marshall Merrill
St. Louis
Arthur Willis Amsbury
Amarillo
Texas
James Elias Smith
Waterloo
Iowa
Arthur Franklin Edwards
Des Moines
Wayne Edward Allen
Newton
Rolland Nelson
Rock Island
Ilinois
Awards Won by The Chronicle in Press Contests
The Chronicle received two awards at the Tows Press Association convention in Des Moines on April 27th and sth, despite ineligibility for several prizes. Recognized for history and community service, the article lists multiple regional and departmental honors from various organizations and universities, noting Editor Fred Beckman of The Knoxville Journal as a Master Editor for lifetime achievement.
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Chronicle
Iowa
Tows Press Association
Des Moines
Lsted
Elin Keho
Ojon Reeporter
Adel Dallas County News
Pocahontas Record- Democrat
Sumner Gazette
Sheldon Mail
Decorah
Town Falls
By Town
State Couose Chapt
Sigma Delta Chi
National Journalism
Denison Review
Public Opinion
Sac City Sun
Seymour Herald
Anamosi Herald
Pella Chronicle
Lake’ View Resort
Department of History and Archives
Pella Chronicl
Monticello Express
Decorah Public Opinion
Department of Journalism
Drake University
Shelton Mail
Signa Delta Chi
State University of Iowa
Fred Beckman
Knoxville Journal
Rainfall total 1.36 inches last week
Rainfall measured over the past week totals 1.36 inches. Readings show 46 on Sunday April 30 and 07 on Tuesday May 2 with a May 1 web entry. The combined rainfall remains 1.36 inches for the period.
Librarians Report Year 1943 On Library Circulation
The Veisen Library reports 209 open days from April 13 to 144 and a total of 15,751 volumes circulated including 2, notations show growth and rough handling. New adult fiction and children’s books boosted totals with 11,600 volumes since a prior date. Mending reached 1,725 books, averaging 144 per month, highlighting community value and challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
USC Women Drive to Collect Jewelry for Service Men
The United Service Women of Vella urge collecting old costume jewelry for government use by servicemen. Leave items in the Van Sitter Store or deliver to drive chairman Mrs. R. E. Postma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women
Vella
van Sitter
R. E
Postma
Vietoren fertilizer formula and use guidance
The Vietoren fertilizer now shows a 1-124 analysis with 12 percent phosphoric acid and 4 percent potash. It can be broadcast at 3 to 4 pounds per 100 square feet before dishing and harrowing the garden.
Gripsholmers to Speak at Reformed Churches Event
The Gripsholmers will visit May 3 to 10 to address Reformed churches on Sunday and will speak at a community mass meeting May 9 at 8 PM in First Reformed Church. They share experiences from Free China and Evangelical work, highlighting missionary efforts and postwar attitudes toward Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin W. Koeppe
China
Free
Asia
Par East
Tulip Time Announcement Party Planned at Legion Hall
Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce plan the Queen and attendants reveal party for Tulip Time on May 4. Citizens urged to attend the 8:00 pm event to show support for wartime celebration and help organize rides, parades, costumes, and community songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Historical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society
George Samson Organ Recital Set For May 11
As announced in last week's Chronicle the recital by G Samson postponed from November will be presented as part of the Recital Series next Thursday evening May 11 at 8 00. Samson a renowned musician will perform works by Bach Mendelssohn Clokey and Bonnet among others projecting a dramatic program praised for vigor and mastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Samson
Samson
Knel
Dewherty
Vehon
Samson Bax
Sonat
Karg- Klert
Bonnet
Church Women Aid Hollanders Garment Drive
New York reports cooperating churches in the Reformed Church fund drive aim to prepare 50,000 garments for Hollanders. West End Collegiate Church has sent thousands of finished items and cash, while the Woman's Personal Service Committee leads the effort under Mrs. Adrian Gips. Delinquency work in the Bronx turns to crafts as minister Isador T Beam converts a storage room into a workshop for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holland
The
Reformed Church
Adrian Gips
Edgar F. Romig
West End
Hayden Foundation Fund For
Joana
Beam
Reformed Church In America
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Pella Man
Mrs
Mother
Mairs
Duats
Faye van Zee
Reformed Churches
Bahrein
Arabia
van Pearsem
Kiwanis Club
Will
Townsend
Tory
Librarians
Peoria
U.S.C
Henry A. Poppen
Poppen
Michigan
Albertus Pieters
South Fukien
Tung Wen Instate
Rev. H. M. Veenschoten
Veenschoten
Free China
Detroit
Legion Hall
George Samson
James Z. Nettinga
Young People’s Department of the Church
Annville
Kentucky
Bronton
Ala
Lake Okoboji
Greenlake
Burden Lake
Lake Canandaigua
N. Y
Lake Pleasant
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Poughkeepale
Westminster Lodge
Camp Bethel
Harry Renaud
Harry TL. Renaud
New York Life Insurance Company
Second Reformed Church
Navy College
Wayne Lubberden
Hiss Gosselink
Claypool
New Guinea
Moises Roberto Restrepo
Panama
J. J. Greendyke
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