Annual Horse Mule and Pony Show Friday in Pella
The Fall event, run by the local Horse and Mule Breeders Association and the Pella Chamber of Commerce, will be at the municipal athletic field with judging starting at 9 30 am. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Harry D Linn will judge, and the parade will conclude in downtown Pella around 4 00 pm. The event highlights draft horses and ponies with expanded pony classes for children. Trail Riders from Des Moines will visit Friday dinner at the Legion Hall, marking their first Pella appearance on a 100 mile ride already half complete. The high school band will lead the downtown parade.
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Tiorse and Mule Breeders Association
Pella
Clarence M. Wileson
Department of Publicity
Iowa Farm Bureau
Wilson
Agriculture
Pella High School
Mr. Wilson
Iowa Trail
Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Scouts Honor Trip to Backbone and Pike's Peak State Parks
Four Troop 373 members Carl Ver Steeg Dean Goldsmith Gene Voyce and Mason Olcott plus scoutmaster Bob Brittell earned a four month achievement prize by tests contests hikes and meetings Their 510 mile camping trip began Friday in rain and cold visiting Backbone State Park McGregor and Pike's Peak State Park near the Mississippi River They hiked viewed rock formations collected sands helped a concession stand by unloading ice and crossed the bridge into Prairie du Chien Wisconsin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 373
Boy Scouts of America
Bob Brittell
Eai
Carl Ver Steeg
Dean Goldsmith
Gene Voyce
Mason Olcott
Backbone State Park
Strawberry Point
Backbone
Mississippi
McGreg
Pike's Peak State Park
Wisconsin
Marquette
Juliet
Father of Waters
Pike's Peak
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Paul Blommers Named Registrar at University of Iowa
Dr Paul Blommers named University of Iowa examiner and registrar succeeding Harry Barnes who leaves Oct 15 He will direct the examination service while remaining on the education college staff Born in 1910 at Pella he earned a Central College BA in 1932 an Iowa MS in 1936 and taught in Dunlap Shenandoah He is married with two children and will continue as director of the examination service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Blommers
John Blommers
Pella
Des Moines Tribune
Iowa City
Iowa
Paul J. Blommers
Uniity of
Iowa Examiner
Reg Strar
Dent Virgil M. Hancher
Harry “G. Barnes
Iowa State Teachers Association
Dunlap
Shenandoah
Flower Sale for Disabled Vets Aids Hospital Work
The Disabled American Veterans Association thanks the Pella community via the United Service Women and local sixth graders for support. Mary Ruth Kempkes and Greta Palmquist collected the most, while the sixth graders receive five dollars. Proceeds allocate 35 percent to United Service Women of America hospital work and 65 percent to the D A R hospital service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disabled American Veterans Association
Pella
United Service Women
Mary Ruth Kempkes
Greta Palmquist
United Service Women of America
D.A.R
Pella High School Plans Second Annual Homecoming
Pella High School schedules Homecoming for Friday October 12 with a Thursday bonfire pep meeting and coronation. The Little Dutch face Chariton in a conference football game. A 4 pm downtown parade features floats from each homeroom followed by an alumni social at the American Legion Hall after the night game. Fred Lautenbach leads the Alumni Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
PHS
Chariton
American Legion Hall
Fred Lautenbach
FFA Members Invited to Friday Meeting at High School
Superintendent C C Buerkens calls all current and former Future Farmers of America members to meet in the Ag room at the high school at 12 30 p m Friday October 8th. Older and new members are welcome to attend to keep the organization alive until agriculture work resumes at Pella High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Buerkens
Future Farmers of America
Pella High School
Scouts’ Honor Trip Covers Scenic Iowa River Route
A group of scouts traveled from McGregor to Dubuque along Scenic Highway, visiting Guttenberg’s dam and locks and a river steamer, dining in Dubuque, and ending back in Pella. The trip inspired them to strive for inclusion in the next Honor Trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyalusing State Park
Bridge
Iowa
Scenic Highway
McGregor
Dubuque
Guttenberg
Mississippi
Eagles Point
Dubuque Park
Sigourney
Pella
Central Beats Simpson 12-7 In Wet Friday Clash
Central downed Simpson 12 to 7 on the Indians field last Friday in a classic battle. Mark and Bonwell led a renewed Dutchmen passing attack, with Veenstra and Lowe excelling on offense and defense. The Dutchmen rallied in the second half, scoring on a Mark to Steward pass and finishing with Carlson’s winning-running play after a fumble sequence. Simpson, paced by Walton and Polito, kept danger alive but fell short. Next games include Wartburg at Waverly and homecoming Oct 13 vs Dubuque.
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CentrAl
Simpson
Bud Bonwell
Letterman
Bob Mark
Mark
Bonwell
Tom Stewart
Veenstra
Lowe
Indians
Peol
Walton
Polito
Reeves
Reno
Steward
Carlson
Waverly
Wartburg
Dubuque
Waverburg
Wall
Juror Zit Declines Duty Over Job Claim
A New Jersey woman summoned for jury service informed the judge she is not interested in the offer because she has a good paying job. She asserted her current employment makes jury duty unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
National Newspaper Week message from President Truman
President Truman marks National Newspaper Week praising the free press for enduring wartime censorship and oppression. He emphasizes the press as a torch of world peace and urges editors and publishers to uphold the American journalistic tradition now that victory has arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Harry Truman
Proclamation on Free Press Week by Iowa Governor 1945
Governor Robert D. Blue proclaims October 1 through 8 as a week for free press reflection on freedoms and responsible reporting amid postwar reconversion efforts. The document emphasizes combating dictatorship propaganda, preserving fundamental liberties, and using the press to aid lasting peace. Des Moines, September 20, 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
America
Robert D. Blue
State of
Iowa
Des Moines
Central Iowa Plowing Match Held Saturday At Grimes Farm
The first annual Central Iowa Soil Conservation Field Day and Plowing Match proceeds at the Lewis Morris farm four miles south of Grimes after a postponement due to sand wetlands. Regional Conservator R. H. Musser will deliver the principal address with a full slate of speakers and fourteen of eighteen plowmen named to compete for Polk and Warren County titles, including Richard Worn ley, Clarence Robuck, and Oren Profit. The Polk County contest starts at 11:00 a.m., district event at 2:00 p.m., with noon hour entertainment and talks, then demonstrations of the two-way plow and whirlwind terracing machine, followed by prize awards at 4:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lewis Morris
Grimes
R. H. Musser
Milwaukee
Ente
Rector
Monroe
Richard Wornley
Newton
Clarence Robuck
Hamilton
Oren Profit
Knoxville
Polk
Warren County
Polk County
Bill Schlosser
G. van Englenburg, Jr
Runnells
Clarenes de Choot
Prairie City
Ed Schlenker
Ankeny
Joy Rutgers
Harold Hitz
Polk City
James ‘Thompson
Karl Stiefel
Arlie McMains
West Des Moines
Station Who Talent
College Prepares For Homecoming October 19 20
The Student Committee at Central College plans the 19th annual Homecoming Oct 19 and 20. Activities begin with a post war bonfire to inspire the football men, followed by a queen crowning and a home talent program at Douwstra Chapel. Saturday features a parade and a game with Simpson, a 12 to 1 victory last Friday suggesting a thriller. The Homecoming Dinner concludes with a recital by the music faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Simpson
Central
Rainfall Totals for September and Early October
Pella records show rainfall amounts on Sept 27 at 0.60 inches, Sept 28 at 0.63, Sept 30 at 0.74, and Oct 1 at 0.08, totaling 1.95 inches for the week. September’s total reached 6.63 inches, reported by H. K. Pals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
H. K. Pals
Chronicle talks with Kiwanis on newspaper service in hometown
Mason Olcott reports Kiwanis members heard Pella editor George Ver Steeg discuss the Chronicle's role in community drives and civic projects. He framed the Journalist's Creed while urging members to deepen service beyond weekly meals. Paul Bloemers named University of Iowa registrar and guests included Bob Cushman and Harold West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Olcott
Chamber of Commerce
Mentink
Paul Blomers
University of Iowa
Herb
Bob Cushman
Des Moines Kiwanis
Cative
Harold West
Andr Ved
Henry Klein
The Journalist's Creed by Walter Williams
The piece proclaims journalism as a public trust and demands accuracy, independence, and responsibility. It asserts a single standard of truth, rejects bribery, and advocates fair, courageous reporting serving society while upholding humanity and international fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Williams
Public Journal
Lowa
School of Journalism
University of Towa
International Acclaim for Tenor Roland Hayes
Roland Hayes, born in a Georgia town, rose from factory work to Fisk University and Sym¬phony Hall. He earned a British Command Performance and found international praise for his artistry. He remains a leading interpreter of vocal music, acclaimed by G I s and royalty alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Hayes
Povery
Georgia
Fisk University
Jubilee Singers
Boston
Arthur J. Hubbard
Symphony Hall
England
London
Hayes
France
G.i’s
Dr W Halbert Named to High Baptist Post
AML Pella friends of Reverend Walter Halbert are glad to hear he has been named executive secretary of the Iowa Baptist Convention. He pastored Hethany Baptist in Pontiac Michigan and is a Pella native with degrees from Ottawa Colgate Rochester and Ottawa line. He led Kansas Baptist Convention and Indiana Baptist Pastors Conference in prior roles. His mother Mrs Carrie Halbert lives in Pella.
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Aml Pella
Walter Halbert
Iowa Baptist Convention
Walter
Hethany Baptist Church
Pontiac
Michigan
Ilinois
Halbert
Pella
Central Lege
the Baptist College
Ottawa
Kansas
Colgate-Rochester Divinity School
Ottawelle
Little Dutch Rope Bloomfield In 39-0 Victory
The Little Dutch blunted Bloomfield 39 to 0 as Pella dominated with long runs and stout defense. Key plays featured Rouw scoring and passing to Sheppard, Vander Ploeg breaking tackles, and Gaass catching a 50 yard score. The defense forced a punt block by De Ronde, solid line play, and a final score on a fumbled punt recovery. The team prepares to face West Tech at Lincoln High on Saturday Oct 6 at 2.
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Bloomfield
Rouw
Chuckyt van der Ploeg
Sheppard
Ganss
Chuck Vander Ploeg
Nice
Vander Ploeg
Gaass
Pella
Vos
Ira de Ronde
Carl Gaass Vander Ploeg
John Hesyol
Albert van Houweling
John Sheppard
Ray Rouw
Pella Bloomfield Gaass Weede
H. Koopmans Hill Ver
de Ronde
Palmquist
Prins
Lautenbach
de Kock
Boyd
Porter
Cristy
Nolls
Fye
Milligan
Wilkinson
Bill Ashmead
West Tech
Des Moines
Lincoln High
Hayes art and personality stir wide audiences
Broad observers value international realism as Hayes art and personality gain annual appeal. The public grows more impressed by the nuanced style and public persona associated with Hayes, signaling a rising interest in his contributions to the art world.
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Hayes
Fultz Re-elected Red Cross Chair At Pella Meeting
Dr. T G Fultz was re-elected chairman of the local Red Cross chapter at the Legion Hall annual meeting on September 28. Officers reappointed include Mrs D C Renaud vice president Ralph Ver Meer treasurer and Amelia Rhynsburger secretary. Reports show a healthy treasury balance and extensive home service and junior Red Cross work including aid cases, messages, and project shipments for veterans and civilians.
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T. G. Fultz
Red Cross
Legion Hall
M. Goodwin
Warner Vande Voort
D.C. Renaud
Pella
Allow Shipment of Larger Parcels to The Netherlands
The Pella post office received an order permitting larger parcel mail to The Netherlands. Parcels up to 44 pounds are accepted if combined length and girth do not exceed 72 inches and length no more than 42 inches. Full details available at the post office.
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Pella
Netherlands
Indian Student Prepares at Central College
Wendell Chino Apache of Moscalaro New Mexico studies at Central College preparatory to returning to his people. A Santa Fe Industrial High School graduate he joins the 8 cappella choir and football squad among 400 students and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Chino
Reformed Church
Moscalaro
New Mexico
Central College Preparatory
Wendell
Santa Fe Industrial High School
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Harry D. Linn
State Park
High School
FFA
Central Iowa
Paul Harp
Marion County
Clay Barnett
Herb Plambeck
College
Chronicle
Dr. W. Halbert
High Baptist Post
Walter P. Halbert
Bloomfeld
Bloom
Treasury
Home Service
William D. van Sittert
Holland
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