Drive for Mighty 7th War Loan Kicks Off Next Monday
The Mighty Seventh War Loan begins May 1 in Pella Summit and Lake Prairie Townships with a pledge to buy War Bonds as support for troops in the Pacific. Emphasis on BY bonds. $75 yields $100 in ten years, $750 yields $1,000. A meeting for house to house and farm workers is scheduled at the Legion Hall Monday May 14 at 7:30 with war pictures and instructions.
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Pella
Summit
Lake Prairie Townships
Saul
Pacific
Legion Hall
Union Mother's Day Service at Oskaloosa
A community vesper service honoring mothers will be held at Oskaloosa Central Methodist Church on Mother's Day Sunday May 13 under the Os kaloosa Council of Cooperative Churches. Rev Edgar J Knight will preside and Dr Walter M Briggs of Des Moines Grace Methodist will speak. Music and a community Mother of the year presentation are planned with selection by United Service Women's unit and Mother's Service club.
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Oskaloosa Central Methodist Church
Oskaloosa
United Service Women’s Unit
Mother's Service Club
Knickerbocker magazine to be issued by Central College students
The Knickerbocker, a creative writing magazine by the English Club at Central College, will hit presses Tuesday May 16. It will be sold on campus and at Carpenter's Drug Store in the business district with student solicitors visiting stores. The fourth annual edition is produced by Tau Epsilon Pi and sponsored by Miss Sinnia Billups, with editors Mrs Joy Hackett Hed formhoudt and business manager Marianna Ball.
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Knickerbocker
Knickerbock
Central College
Carpenter's Drug Store
Price
Tau Epsilon Pl
Mise Sinnia Billups
Joy Hackett Hedformhoudt
Marianna Ball
T Magazine
Er H Manors
Wontinuett
Kiwanis Hear Officer Back From Pacific War
Lt Verle Ver Dught spoke on his Pacific theater experiences during the Kiwanis meeting. He described troop transport operations at landing sites, naval bombardment, and the progression of invasion, noting Japanese defenses varied by theater and that many Okinawa prisoners surrendered. Virgil Lubberden and guest Donald Wuechter shared war experiences and a Moszkowski piano solo closed the gathering.
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Okinawa
Jg) Verle
Ver
Dught
Cie Verle Ver Dught
L.C.1
Philippines
Texas
United States
Virgil Lubberden
Oskaloosa
Germany
Donald Wuechter
Moszkowski
Anthony Kooiker
Dap S
Kiwanis to foster better farm relations in 1945 program
Herb Mentink of the Pella Kiwanis Club announced the group has been placed on alert by Kiwanis International to participate in a nationwide Community Agricultural Program for 1945 and 1946. The plan aims to strengthen farmer relations with business leaders, address soil conservation, modernize farming methods, and improve farm product markets.
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Herb Mentink
Pella Kiwanis Club
Annou
Kiwanis International
Richmond
Ind
Mentink
Pella
Kiwanis
Postal Bulletin Allows Light Mail to the Netherlands
A postal bulletin dated April 30 permits letters cards and registered letters to The Netherlands if they weigh one ounce or less. After liberation of parts of Holland mail restrictions eased and postcards could be sent, with further details available at the post office.
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Holland
Netherlands
Heart Tag Day Draws Liberal Support And Prizes
Contributions to Heart Tag Day were generous. Margaret Olcott won first prize with 6000, followed by Marilye Van Veen with 500, Dian Goemaat 105, Dona Me Concent 24, and Geniy Sk Hether received 8. Thanks to sponsors, volunteers, and the Recreation Hall Board for support and space in the paper.
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Les MiEwei
Gharee Otheirs
America
Margaret Olcott
Gus
Marilye van Veen
W Dian Goemaat
Dona Me
Geniy Sk Hether
Reereation Hall Board
Heart Day
Clothing Drive Ends As Donors Rush In
The clothing drive is officially over and no more donations are requested. Chairman C. Kens says excess clothing will be held for Army use, as volunteers sorted enough items to fill 225 boxes and barrels over 100 pounds each. Mr. Buerkens thanks all donors and workers for a great effort.
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C. Kens
Buerkens
Shifting Scout Program Builds to Summer Pace
A six week Kittenball series for Troop 373 began Monday May 7 with three teams led by captains Toy Dillon Harry Weyers and Phil Mentink. Mentink’s team won 17 to 6 aided by Eddie Logan four hits and late relief from Bob Vander Heiden. Dean Goldsmith slugged three hits including a homer for a .750 average. Next game is May 16 between Dillon and Weyers captains at Webster school playground. Jess Vriezelaar assistant scoutmaster runs the league. Thirteen boys from Troop 373 will attend Camp Mitigwa June 10-17 to learn scouting fundamentals. A three day camp trip is planned for May 21-23 after school ends.
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Troop 373
Toy Dillon
Harry Weyers
Phil Mentink
Dillon
Mentink
Eddie Logan
Logan
Bob Vander Heiden
Leo Sels
Dean Goldsmith
Dillon and Weyers
Webster School
Jess Vriezelaar
Mitigwa
Boone
Rainfall and May temperatures report
A brief weather note records half an inch of rain on Monday and last week’s total of .53 inches for May 7. Low temperatures dropped to 36 degrees on May 8 and 37 degrees on May 9, according to H. K. Pals.
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H. K. Pals
Centralia college party crowns queen for night at Centralia
Centralia High School hosts a spring social at Central College with 200 guests. Ralph Ten Clay announces program. queen Gertrude Van der Ploeg and attendants Evalyn Brunsting and Ruth Overlander introduced. Maurice Mineart distracts crowd in prank, then real queen appears. Music by Bill McMahan and Ed Crelin’s Joy of My Life featured. Mary Alyce Bennett sings. Refreshments served by local high school girls. doors close on a festive night.
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Centralia
Central College
Ed Grelin
Ralph ‘Ten Clay
Y.M.G.A
Gertrude van der Ploeg
Nick Vanier
Ploeg
Pella
Evalyn Brunsting
Mull
Ruth Overlander
Sioux Center
Maurice Mineart
Bill McMahan
Oskaloosa
Cedar, Iowa High School
Mary Alyce Bennett
Ed Crelin
Joy McCain
Crelin
Kooiker
Histh School
C.U.1
Central
Club Centralia
Iowa
Mies Evelyn Brunsting
Hull
Pella Plans May 26 Poppy Sale Honor Veterans
Poppy Day observance in Pella will feature crepe paper flowers sold on Saturday May 26. Proceeds benefit disabled World War I and II veterans and their families while volunteers solicit the sale across the city under Mrs W Dillon and Mrs John Hoeksema.
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Pella
W. Dillon
American Legion Auxiliary
France
Flanders
Des Moines
Iowa
University Presidents Meet Highlights New Liberal Arts Draft
Dean H. W. Pietenpol attended the Town University meeting of the Town College Presidents Association held Tuesday. He reported an excellent conference with two key talks on the New Liberal Arts Curriculum by Dean Harry K. Newbury and on Admissions Evaluation and Armed Forces credit by Harry G. Barnes. The remarks were considered vital for both large and small schools.
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Town College Presidents’ Association
University of Town
Pietenpol
Central
Harry K. Newbury
The
State University
Harry G. Barnes
VE Day Passed Quietly in Pella Churches Observe Day
In line with President Truman’s radio address on May 8, Pella marked VE Day with no public celebration. Stores closed and churches held services, including a union service at First and Third Reformed churches. Ministers praised the outcome and urged continued resolve for the war with Japan.
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Harry S. Truman
Pella
Truman
Europe
Reims
France
Berlin
Germany
First Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Japan
A. A. Swanson
Ministerial Association
Pacific
Home Front
Women Lead Campus Event Day on May 3 at De T
Dean Williams presided over the annual Women’s Day on May 3 at De T campus. Miss Betty Wells spoke at the chapel and luncheon, sharing her philosophy that happiness is an attitude of mind. Jean Dinmitt performed violin, Evelyn Browsting assisted, Anna Rath Wh toasted, and Melba Petzoht sang. Barbara Carter demonstrated cornet. The AWS Council oversaw activities.
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Central Ray
de T
Thursiday
Dean Williams
Betty Wells
Raitin
Evelyn Browsting
Anna Rath
V-E Services Held At College Chapel
Faculty and students at Central College gathered in Douwstra Chapel for a regular worship service to hear President Truman's and Prime Minister Churchill's Victory in Europe statements. The service, prepared by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, included thanksgiving praise penitence intercession and dedication.
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Truman
Europe
Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Churchill
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
New Regulations On Meat Slaughter
Local War Price and Rationing Board chair Van Gorp outlines farmers responsibilities under the new meat control program effective May. He stresses even distribution of a reduced meat supply and explains permit changes, home consumption allowances, and quotas based on 1944 activity with monthly ration point reporting and strict price ceilings.
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HP. van Gorp
War Foodation
Mr. van Gorp
Awards for Iowa Helpers on Farms
Town and city folks who help plant and harvest this year's farm crops will be eligible to share in 1200 dollars offered by WHO in cooperation with extension service of Iowa State college. Nominations will be made at the close of each month by farmers who share the part time workers from all county extension directors have nomination blanks and awards and recognitions will be for May June July.
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WHO
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Cll County Extension
Chamber of Commerce Pella Discusses Road Plans and Closings
The Monday meeting at the Legion Hall reviewed road funding from the new gas tax and eyed an all weather Galesburg road near the North Country. Attendees, including President Tysseling and officials, debated local closings planned for May 10 and agreed to form a committee to seek highway commission guidance in Ames.
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Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Anthony Tusseling
Ralph Ver Meer
Chamber
Galesburg Road
Tysseling
Pella
Arie Bogaards
Dutton
Marion County
Galesburg
Jasper County
Ames
Highway Commission
Baccalaureate Service for P H S Sunday Evening
The Baccalaureate service for the P H S will be held Sunday evening at First Reformed Church. Prof Tunis Prins of Central College and Rev Anth Kamp will lead the service with special music from the High School Chorus and Girls Glee Clubs. Reserved seating for parents until 7 15. The class processional forms at the high school and enters the church at 7 30. Commencement exercises for the high school seniors are planned for Thursday evening at 8 at the ILS Auditorium. Judge Fred Bale to deliver the principal address. Class day exercises at 2 30 Monday in the high school auditorium. Eighth graders promotional exercises Tuesday at 8 p m with a short play and certificate presentation.
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ILS
Fred Bale
H. S
Cartoonist Thomas Kelly Promotes Conservation to Students
Thomas Kelly, famed cartoonist, spoke to pupils at Pella High and Junior High about conservation. Brought by the Isaac Walton League to Marion County, he also addressed Knoxville students with Clay Burnett of the Soil Conservation Service. He drew color pictures illustrating beavers, hillside formation, and the Great Outdoors message, stressing humanity as guardians of field, woodland, and stream.
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Pella
Thomas Kelly
Kelly
Marion County
Isaac Walton
Knoxville
Ife
Clay Burnett
Soils Conservation Service
Fourteen Men Called to Duty in Armed Forces
The Marion County draft batch includes Randall R. Herweh Des Moines Charles G Gleason Knoxville Marion J Monster Pella Leo B Davis Hamilton Howard W Roorda Knoxville Melvin R Van Zoo Pella Harry G LeMay Knoxy among those entering induction on Monday May 7th.
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Marion County
Randall R. Herweh
Des Moines
Charles G. Gleason
Knoxville
Marion
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Centralia Royal Group
Auxiliary
John Hoeksema
H. W. Pietenpol
In, University
College Chapel
Ottumwa
B. PF
van der Linden
Ottmwa
Frush
Tunis Klein
P.H.S
H. S. Auditorium
Thos. Kelly
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