Local births and military furloughs noted near Pella
Mr and Mrs Neal De Ronde welcomed a baby girl Sunday morning November 4. Pvt Peter Van Gorp, son of Mr and Mrs H P Van Gorp, is on a ten day army furlough after beer training at Ft Belvoir. Henry Van Essen suffered finger injuries from a corn picker and was treated at Mahaska hospital. Madeline Vanderzyl, daughter of Mr and Mrs S I Vanderzyl, was named to the University of Iowa chorus and will perform Messiah with the university orchestra. Mr and Mrs J E Corray visited the Sadier home and planned travel to Los Angeles. Privates Johnnie Sheppard and Willis Tait completed boat training at Ft Belvoir and will return to duty overseas. Carl Gnhigh school graduates in space are expected home soon for overseas assignment.
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Neal de Ronde
George van Vark
Pella
Peter van Gorp
H. P. van Gorp
Ft. Belvoir
Virja
Stoneman
San Francisco
California
Pacific
Henry van Essen
Town
Mahaska Hospital
University of Iowa
Madeline Vanderzyl
S. If Vanderzyl
East Washington Street
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Town Memorial Union
J. E. Corray
W. W. Sadier
Los Angeles
Mrs. Corray
Ina de
Johnnie Sheppard
Willis Tait
Ft Belvoir
New Jersey
Europe
Tait
Centerville
Towa
Carl
James Eggers Wins $50 Bond in 4-H Soil Project
James Eggers of Knoxville wins a $50 savings bond as part of Iowa 4-H soil conservation honors. The award, one of six, recognizes his beef heifer and dairy, crop and wildlife projects that have earned him over $4,900. He has led Marion County Rural Youth and OK 4-H, served as Knoxville FFA president, and chaired multiple clubs and events. The OK 4-H club is led by Jack McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Paul Eggers
Knoxville
James Fevers
Iowa
James
Marion County Rural Youth Organization
Knoxville High School
FFA
Jack McClure
International Livestock Show To Break Records
Chicago aims for record entries across 29 breeds at the Victory International Live Stock Exposition and Horse Show to be held November 30 to December 7 at the International Amphitheatre. Officials report gains in cattle, swine, draft horses, and sheep, with entries from 67 Illinois counties and exhibitors from 35 states plus Canada.
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Chicago
Chicago Stock Yards
Illinois
Canada
Iowa
Three Local Reformed Churches Week Schedule
A. Haverkamp leads Morning Worship at First Reformed Church with the sermon The Supreme Gift of the Age and a morning Sunday School lesson A Letter on Christian Living. Second Reformed Church hosts worship with pulpit by Vanden Bere and a cordial invitation. Third Reformed Church offers Bible School at 4 30 and a series The Believer s Possessions with sermons on The Christ Men Forget and How God Convicts This World Moments of Music vesper choir.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
SECOND REFORMED CHURCH _ Church
C. E
Vanden Bere
Third Reformed Church
Borst
Reformed Church
Idial Wels
Footnotes of an Outdoorsman Blister prevention tip from conservationist
Blisters spoil hunting trips says a Tow a Conservationist. Stop at first sign of a blister, remove shoe and sock, rub the sore with soap without dampening. Soap coating stops pain and prevents further friction between skin, sock, and boot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Conservationist
Red Oak youths under probe for armory theft
A group of Red Oak boys is under investigation for stealing weapons and ammunition from the National Guard armory. Items reported missing include a sub machine gun, three 45 caliber revolvers and ammunition. several weapons have been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
National Guard
Postwar U S Plant Spending Near Record High
American industry expenditures on new plant and equipment reached 3.2 billion dollars in the third quarter of 1946, signaling an annual rate close to 13 billion. The surge doubles the 1940 level, reflecting a prosperous business year and higher living standards.
4-H and FFA Junior Show Sets Record Entry Numbers
Close second in county representation with 60 counties and Indiana with 42 counties contributing exhibits. Past records are surpassed as 1,760 animals are entered, 113 percent more than the last pre war International. Youths from 13 states have made entries, according to the management reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
FFA
Iowans Urged to Boost Bond Purchases for Quota
Des Moines report shows savings bond sales rising nationwide during Armistice to Pearl Harbor drive. Iowa has a $210 million year goal but stood at $169 million by October 31, leaving $41 million to raise in two months. Warin says Iowa historically hits its quota and expects December to push over the target with continued public and employer support.
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Des Moines
United States Savings
Iowa
Roger F. Warin
Savings Bonds Dis
Treasury Department
Edward H. Foley
C. S. Young
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Three Local Women Earn Volunteer Hospital Worker Pins
From Knoxville summer school three Legion Auxiliary members Mrs. Murray Nesbit Gladys Rhinehart and another attended the course and now qualified Volunteer Hospital Workers. Each has 50 hours ahead of them to receive official pins after 50 hours and they have already logged 26 hours. They host Ward parties every Thursday at 6 15 p m lasting two hours with cigarettes refreshments games scores and prizes. The local unit of Pella coordinates rehabilitation and pays transportation for workers. The State Department furnishes pins uniforms for volunteers. Red Cross Ladies in Gray provide their own uniforms and pins.
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Legion Auxiliary
Murray Nesbit
Gladys Rhinehart
Ridies
Knoxville
Aleady
Pella
State Department
Red Cross Ladies In Gray
Corn Loans Eligibility and Storage Rules for 1947
Farmers may obtain corn loans from June 1 to July 31 1947 with 3 percent interest and maturity by Sept 1 1947. Cribs must be substantial and width must meet county standards. moisture content and crib width affect safety. Eligible landlords and tenants must have farmed in 1948 and the corn loaned must be in the eligible producer name. Contact County AAA Office for details.
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Sweem
AAA
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FELCO
Tracy
Highway 92
Guernsey
Jersey
Poland
China
McC Deering
Briggs & Stratton
The
Tracy Christian Reformed Or
Ladies Aid
Marinus Boozeboom
Auds
Worth & van Zante
Clerks
Ver Meer & van Maanen
James Eggers
Dick Leydens
Gospel Service
Silex Bratton
CPA
R.E.A
C.P.A
T. G. Fultz
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
Sully
Pella-Sully Road
Colfax Sales Company
Ming
Chisage
Newton
Bell and Clippinger
First National Bank of
Colfax
Sale
Earl Shields
Avct
Farrow
Dunham
Little Giant
John Deere
McCormick Deering
Seadex
David Bradley
Mogogram
Lynch
Martha Cirdin
League of Sully Reformed Church
M. van der Zyl
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