Merchants Discuss Pellas Utilities At Chamber Meeting
Chamber of Commerce members met at Memorial Hall to discuss management of Pella’s utilities led by Richard Tysseling. Andrew Klyn outlined three plans, debate centered on efficiency and leadership. Merchants asked to close Friday Memorial Day. three director seats to be filled at June meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Hall
Pella
Frank Frush
Richard Tysseling
Karl Kettering
Central College
Andrew Klyn
T. G. Fultz
John Hoeksema
John Blommers
Tysseling
James Isse
Chamber
National Federation of Reformed Men to Convene in Pella
The fourteenth annual convention of the National Federation of Reformed Men's Societies comes to Pella next Tuesday and Wednesday. Meetings at Second Christian Reformed Church include a Tuesday inspirational session at First Christian Reformed Church led by Rev. William Haverkamp of Roseland, Chicago, and a Wednesday program on The Christian Home with discussions on Authority in the Christian Home and Children in the Christian Home.
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National Federation of Reformed Men’s Societies
Pella
West
First
Christian Reformed Church
Second Christian Reformed Church
William Haverkamp
Roseland
Chicago
T. Verfulst
G. Rue
Im Julder
Enrollinggate C P 1 School to Be Enlarged
Students in Central College's Civilian Pilot Training School near completion of ground coursework. Final flying tests set for June 8 to 15 while an enlarged summer program plans higher enrollment. The Federal Government covers most costs. a $6 physical exam fee and a $6.50 life insurance premium apply.
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Central College
S. A. Sandren
Alexander
Hansen
Sandven
Conference of Youth Summer Conference at Central College
The 1941 Youth Fellowship Summer Conference at Central College will be held June 7 to 14 on campus with the theme Let There Be Light. The program blends Bible study and evening services with recreation and fellowship led by Professor Herbert G. Mentink and a team of conference leaders. Registration is available from ministers Sunday school officers or the college office.
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Youth Fellowship
Central College
Central
Antd
Herbert G. Mentink
Harold Vande Berg
Doris Lee
Andrew Branche
Carrie Halbert
Dora Kenady
Ira J. Tesselink
Ralph Grundman
John P. Muilenburg
Paul H. Achtermann
Black Oak Center School Board Seeks Bids for New Building
The Black Oak Center Independent School District in Mahaska County Iowa invites bids by June 2 1941 7:00 p.m. for materials to erect a schoolhouse Plans and specifications are available at Denburger & Sons Lumber Yard Leighton Iowa The board reserves the right to reject any bids Henry Van Roekel Secretary
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Black Oak Center
Black Oak Township
Mahaska County
Iowa
Leighton
Denburger & Sons
Henry van Roekel
Cards of thanks to neighbors and relatives
Expressions of gratitude are sent by Mrs. Raymond Overbergen and family to neighbors friends and relatives for aid comfort and sympathy during illness and after the death of Raymond Overbergen including floral offerings and thoughtful acts.
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Raymond Overbergen
L. Overbergen
Gerrit van Heukelom
Local Society Plans Open Discussion and Banquet
The discussions will cover practical questions such as how to interest younger married men in our societies. A banquet follows at 6:80 o clock. Mr. Gerrit De Boer handles lodging for visitors and Mr. Nick Vander Ploog manages meal tickets and banquet tickets. The meetings are open to visitors.
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Gerrit de Boer
Nick Vander Ploog
Eight Finish Course at Pella Christian High
Eight graduates of the Pella Christian High School Class of 1941 were honored at exercises on Tuesday May 20 at the Second Reformed Church. The program featured organ music readings and addresses by Rev. M Monsma and Dr. H Van, with diplomas and medals awarded to top students including Irene Keuning who won the highest grades and a Calvin College scholarship.
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Christian High School
Second Christian Reformed Church
Helene Gosselink
M. Monsma
Wilbur Ver Meer
Clarence Vos
Kathryn Bandstra
Dr. H. van
Irene Keuning
van Houten
Kathryn Ruth Bandstra
Arthur John Beyer
Richard de Boer
Dorothy de de Jong
William Orville Hagen Wilbur Roy Ver Meer
Clarence Vas
Calvin College
Hester Monsma
Esther Pikaart
Helene Gowselink
Marjorie Hugen
Pella Band to open summer concert season Saturday eve
The Pella Chamber of Commerce band led by Henry E Kuyper will present the first concert of the summer season on Saturday evening May 31 at the Cox Memorial Stand. The program features patriotic numbers and vocal solos with local soloists and twirlers. Merchants and citizens invite all in the area to attend, with concerts continuing most Saturdays.
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Pella
Central
Ma Crane
Martha Childress
Melvin Redeker
Virginia van Gorp
Jean Jongejan
Augusta Nicuwsma
Y. W
Wilbur Iins
Y. M
Julia van Houweling
van Aradalense
A. R
Sons of the American Nution
Wit Bur Ivins
Pioramor Eee Fo. Mennenga
Pagyieee
First Day for Iowans to Renew Licenses
Iowa to begin license renewals on June 2 1941 with Department of Public Safety clerks in county seats accepting applications and fees. New 1941 43 license will include a renewal stub for 1943 45 and must be filled in black ink or typed. Instructions cover form completion photo or thumbprint, mailing option, and non use of prior renewal applications.
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Department of Public Safety
P. D
Des Moines
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Picnic Reminder for Van Gorps in Pella Park
The Van Gorps are reminded of the annual picnic at West Park in Pella on Decoration Day at 11 a.m. Attendees should bring lunch and coffee.
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van Gorps
West Park
Pella
Sjardema Household Goods Sale Dates Noted
Household goods sales announced with dates in June. Sjardema plans a sale on Saturday June 7 led by Mrs J Van Nimwegen, while A D Koning schedules a sale on Tuesday June 3 in Peoria.
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Sjardema
J. van Nimwegen
A. D. Koning
Peoria
Second Draft Registration Set For July First
President Roosevelt proclaims July 1 as selective service registration day for men who turned 21 since the first draft in October 1940. An estimated 1,250,000 to 1,800,000 young men expected to register, per the Oskaloosa Herald.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Oskaloosa Herald
Stores to Close Memorial Day in Pella
The Pella Chamber of Commerce voted to close all local stores on Memorial Day May 30th as a long standing custom. Also notes the return of Mr and Mrs William Howard to Ft Dodge Iowa after visiting the Sadlers on Tuesday.
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Pella
Chambter of Commerce
William Howard
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
H. H. Sadler
Forties and Honors Mark Central College Commencement
Central College’s eighty-eighth commencement awarded forty-nine degrees, including forty-six Bachelor of Arts, three Bachelor of Science, two Secretarial Diplomas, and twelve Two Year Teacher Training graduates. Cum Laude honorees included Marion Ambers and others from Iowa, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. The honorary Doctor of Laws went to Dean Henry William Pietenpol, praised for a quarter-century of service. The event featured a large audience, student farewells, a concert, and medallions and cups awarded for scholarship and achievement.
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Central
Marion Amlbers
Alton
Iowa
Geraldine Goodel
Pella
Gladys Kooy
Hammond
Ind
Estey Langeruk
Alevina’ Ostendorf
Meservey
Towa
Mary Louise Renaud
Central College
Dr. Lubbers
Henry William _Pietenpol
Henry William Pietenpol
Wisconsin
University of Iowa
Northwestern Academy
Gentral College
Roll of Honor deaths by cemetery across wars
Roll of Honor lists deceased soldiers by cemetery from multiple wars including War of 1812 Civil War and World War I. It names dozens of veterans buried at Oakwood GraceLand Catholic Porter Grove Sand Ridge and Arlington National Cemeteries with many family surnames such as Keables Bauman Cox Dykhuis Van Beek and Vander Linden. Each entry notes the veteran and burial site from regionally significant cemeteries.
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Oakwood Cemetery
Michael Keables
Cornelius Bauman Henry Bauman
HH. F. Bousquet
J. J. Bousquet
Jacob L. Bowman
W. J. Clark Jacob Cornelius Joshua 8
Cox Cox
J. M. Cox
John Cox
G. W. Cully
A. E. Dennis Harry Downing
Dan Dingeman
Henry Fisk
Harvey F. Fisk Wi
Alonzo F. Keables
Samuel Hutchins
Jacob Keigle
William Langerak
Jacob Miller
John 8. Morgan
John Nearmyer
R. C. Payne
D. R
Jacob de Bruyn
Peter Dykhuis
Harry Koopmans
Louis LeCocq
Henry Schurer
van Buren
Dick van Dusseldorp
Gerrit van Hemert
G. van Setten
Tounis Ver Beek
Frank Simonse, Jr
Edward H. Vander Linden Menry
C. “Mullenberg
Gerrit Kioin
Joe Porter
W. A. Young
Paul Lautenbach
John Verros
Graceland Cemetery
Dow Parker
Gideon Rysdam Govert Scheffers
Mack Vineyard
Valentine Mathes
John van Steenwyk
James W. George
Jerry de Bont
Gerrit de Kock
W. P. Holdsworth
Ned Wrenn
Porter Grove Cemetery
Henry Tysseling
Sand Ridge
P. Antry
Wesley Bennett
Martin
Draft Board Calls Six Men for Induction in 1941
The Marion County Local Draft Board selected six men for induction. They must report to the Bldg in Knox ville Iowa at 4 45 pm on June 5 1941 before being sent to Fort Des Moines Iowa. Names include Gerald Terlouw James Bernard Lonearich William Brouwer Marion Wesley Reins and others.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Iowa
United States Army
Fort Deal Moines
Gerald Abraham Terlouw
James Edwin Louis Bernard Lonearich
William G. Brouwer
Marion Wesley Reins
Bibb County
Macon
Georgia
Gilson Local
Memorial Day Services At 11 A M In Local Park
Memorial Day observances set for 11 AM with Frank Miles as principal speaker. Parade begins 10:30 at Memorial building, marches to G A R monument in Central Park. Program includes invocation, music, Miles address, audience singing, and benediction. Citizens urged to attend and avoid other activities during services.
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American Legion Post
National American Legion
Frank Miles
The
Iowa Legionnaire
Cox Memorial
A. Haverkamp
Legion Quartet
Singing of America
Benediction
Paul J. Christensen
Legion
United States
Eddyville
Pleasantville
Irwin J. Lubbers
John Hackett
Henry Vander Ark
Boy Scouts
Ebenezer Reformed Church of
Leighton
Ira J. Hewsenk
van Niow
Farmers Invited to Soils Tour in Iowa 1941
In the week of June 27 1941 Iowa Gov Wilson designates Soil Conservation Week. Walter Brown county agent and Mr Smith, Di Jac b chair announce a tour of the English Creek Watershed starting at 10 in Knoxville High School athletic field. The trip visits farms with soil conservation measures in place and aims to show crop rotations pasture improvements terracing and other practices. Farmers and landowners urged to attend to gain first hand insights from participating farmers.
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Iowa
Wilson
English Creek
Walter Brown
Mr. Smith
Knoxville
Addttion
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Conference OF Youth
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Peter
Lucas
Lucas van Ooyen
Oskaloosa
John van Ooyen
Bowie
Texas
Fort Sill
Okla
Lucas Jr
Navy
Great Lakes
Great Lakes Training Station
van Ooyen
Pella Christian High
Pella Band
Cox
Stars and Stripes
Sousa
Loesy
Eastern Parade
Berlin
George Ver Steeg
Melgard
I Am
Cunningham
de Luca
Pola
Marilyn de Cook
Marilyn Ver Ploeg
Joyce Sader
Bernice Heerema
Mary de Vries
Christina Muilenberg
Margaret Buwalda
June Allen
Marcia Kuyper
Columbia
Barnard
God Bless America
Color Beurera
American Legion Post 89
van Hemert
John Hackert
Tulip Town
Gerald Rouw
Gordon Nesbit
North Main
Murray Nesbit
Asters
Marigol Petunias
Pella Olka
Michigan
Park Lagoon
Dean Pietenpol
Professor Root
Miss Street
Mrs. Liggett
Ruth Jurgens
Hampton
Rtichard Beving
Wellsburg
Alvina Ostendorf
H. W. Pietenpol
Draft Board
Pella Overat
Sidere Ae
Central Park
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