Pella Soldier Dies in German Prison Camp
Naaktgeborn family mourns as Sergeant David Dewey Naaktgeboren, age 23, reportedly died in a German prison camp. His service began May 1, fought in Ireland and North Africa, and he was captured during the February drive. The Red Cross had not confirmed the death. Survived by parents and eleven siblings across Iowa and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dewey Naaktgeboren
International Red Cross
David
U.S. Army
Claibortte
Lewisian
Ning
Ireland
North Africa
Bebra
Naakteboren
C.J
Case) Naaktgeboren
Martin
Oskaloosa
Guy Zickel
Pella
Carroll Snow
Roy’ Worrell
Knox
Lle
Jows
Cornie
Cedar Rapids
Towa
William
Henry
Temand
Northwest
Fred
Camp Jackson
S.colin
U.S. Navy
Idaho
Theresa
Nanktgeboren
Refugee Baroness to Speak at Douwstra Friday Evening
On Friday October 8 at 7 30 the Douwstra Chapel hosts Baroness Flora Van Westen a refugee from Holland. She will address students and townspeople about the Netherlands overseas possessions and future world civilization admission is thirty five cents. The visitor plans to share experiences and hopes to enlist American aid for Holland.
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Flora van Westen
Holland
Douwstre
Netherlands Empire
America
Netherlands
Fast
New Indies
Philadelphia
Helfrich
Far East
Pella
Juliana
Douwstra Chapel
Call Attention To Violation Of School Laws
City and school authorities urge parents to enforce compulsory attendance laws. Any person forcing a child over seven and under sixteen to miss school risks penalties. 21 consecutive weeks of attendance required each school year starting in September. Exceptions include completed eighth grade, valid employment, or other sufficient reasons approved by a judge.
Forget-Me-Not Sale Raises Substantial Proceeds
The United Service Women of America Unit Pellannounce report the Forget-Me-Not Sale raised substantial funds with 70 percent allocated to Disabled American Veterans and hospitalized in Des Moines Clinton and Knoxville. Volunteers thank donors and helpers for the success of the drive.
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United Service Women of America
Unit
Mail Gifts to Men Overseas Before Oct 15
The Post Office urges patrons to send Christmas gifts to Navy men overseas by October 15 for timely delivery. Packages should reach sailors before November 1. Delays may prevent on time Christmas delivery, affecting morale.
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Post Office
Navy
P.O. Department
Christma
Uncle Sam
Danhof to Speak Four Sundays on God Hour Broadcasts
Dr. R J Danhof former pastor of Reform denomination will be heard in four October Sunday broadcasts from First Church of Pella. Topics include Readings Our Hearts and Not Our Wents Walking in the Light of Jehovah and The Holy Bible. Program airs 9:00 to 5:00 over radio stations KXEL and WNAX with financial support urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Danhof
Pella
Dover Kxel
Kilocyeles
Ternoon Wnax
Chrios of
Waterloo
Annual Mahaska Co Farm Bureau Meeting Tonight
The Mahaska County Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting Thursday evening at 7 at the Oskaloosa Methodist Church. A chicken dinner and community singing precede guest speaker Mrs. Sayre, chairwoman of the State Farm Bureau Federation Womens Committee. The Resolutions Committee will report and members are asked to submit changes in writing. Tickets are fifty cents, with free meals for some members. county officers for 1944 will be elected, and the nominating committee includes Mrs. Helen Cruzen, Harold Triplett, Mrs. Alvie Wimer, and Wm. Van Heuklom.
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Mahaska
Helen Cruzen
Harold Triplett
Alvie Wimer
Wm. van’ Heukclom
Will Hold Open House at College Cottages Oct 8
Widespread interest surrounds Central College housing plan for women students. Five cottages Aschenbrenner Firth Mennity Stoddard Kuyper will host Open House on Saturday evenings October 5th between 2:00 and 10:00 p.m., welcoming callers to view the student residences.
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College Cottages
Central College
Aschenbrenner
Firth
Mennity
Stoddard
Kuyper
Yeume
Summit and Prairie Bureau Meeting October 15
Prairie and Summit Township annual Para Bureau meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall the evening of Friday October 1th. The meeting will start at 4:00 o'clock with Mr. Clay C. Harnett of the Soils Conservation Service as a speaker. Movies will be shown resolutions discussed and township directors elected. A large attendance is hoped.
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Prairie and Summit Township
Para Bureau
American Legion Hall
Clay C. Harnett
The
Soils Conservation Service
Iver
Eelow Film Bureau
Registration for Ration Book No 4 notices
War Pr and Rationing Board announces registration details for Ration Book No 4 at Pella High School on Friday and 28, from 1 to 9. Watch upcoming notices for complete details. Local district registrations include Lake Prairie Townships and country districts within the Pella Independent School District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pellaigh School
Pella Independent
Lake Prairit
van Gorp
Chm
Chronicle
Drake U Found Central Cadets Tough Battlers
Drake University edged Central College Cadets 14 to 6 in Des Moines Friday night. Central fumbled on Drake’s 26 yard line to open a Drake scoring drive and Hill Love’s punt block sparked another Drake TD. Near game’s end Bill Bentley recovered a Drake fumble for Central’s late threat as Joe Garrison, Buford French, Charles Pratt and Bendler provided a final push. Borgman and Vander Schaaf were the only civilian players in Central’s line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Navy Cadets
Drake University
Des Moines
Drake
Central
Bartus
Hill Love
Bill Bentley
Joe Garrison
Buford French
Charles Pratt
Bendler
Borgman
Vander Schaaf
Whirlwind Finish Puts Pell Bond Drive Over Top
In the final week of the war bond drive Pellene through bonds totaling $451,000 by Saturday night. Pell National Bank and County State Bank contributed substantially to the total by urging customers to buy bonds and by preparing applications. The Post Office sold unusually large amounts as well. Up to September 1 Pell sales were $1,006,167.25 bringing the year to $1,274,078.50. Marion County total reached $1,288,000 with Le Bolla district contributing half the county total. Credit goes to chairmen John B. Dykstra Steenhoek Hen Kuyke HA Elmer Nolen and Port Van Hemert and to 150 canvassing workers. The public’s spirit aided the effort and a War Bond report received Saturday night praised Pell’s performance.
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Pell National Bank
Emmot
UTA
Ture
Pella
Marion County
le Bolla
Mion
Pevial
John B. Dykstra
Pres Steenhoek
Hen Kuyke HA
Elmer Nolen
Goling
Port van Hemert
Vernon L. Clark
War Finance Connittes
Pella High Aims Five Thousand Stamp Sale Goal
Pella High School launches stamp and bond sales with a goal of $5,000. The drive follows last year’s $3,982 total. Early progress shows eight homerooms led by Miss Ver Heul with $14.00 and the office with $37.50, bringing the standing total to $192.20 as the school pursues the ambitious target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Sam Tast
Want Voices For The Messiah
Dr Noel J Logan began practicing the Messiah with the college chorus and townspeople must join for the December presentation. Practices won’t clash with choir sessions and the final show isn’t on Sunday. Many locals know parts of the score, making participation likely.
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Noel J. Logan
Dr. Logan
Community event at Douwstra Chapel Tuesday evening
A fragment notes community participants planning to attend an event at Douwstra Chapel on Tuesday evening for about an hour at 7510, promising some enjoyment for those involved. The text is incomplete but centers on a local chapel gathering and participation.
Adult Evening Classes Offered By the College
The college announces adult evening courses this year in literature history philosophy and home economics Registration for these courses will take place on Saturday Oct 16 beginning at 10 00 am in Room 21 of New Central The $6 50 per credit hour fees apply and classes meet one evening per week at the teacher’s and students’ convenience Teachers will be drawn from the regular staff The courses aim to renew certificates or help toward a degree and have been popular in the past due to local demand
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New Central
Don Menning Back in Texas
A postcard from Don Menning reports he passed through Pella on his way from Atlanta to Corpus Christi Texas. He will be stationed at an instrument base about 60 miles south of Corpus Christi. He writes from the naval hospital where he is confined after tests and observation postponed an appendectomy.
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Don Menning
Pella
Atlanta
Corpus Christi
Tex
Naval Hospital
Dr. T. G. Fultz Re elected Red Cross Chairman
Dr. T G Fultz was reelected chairman of the Red Cross chapter at a meeting moderated by Dr Pulte D C Renal with Ralph Ver Meer as treasurer and Amelia Rhynshu as secretary. Reports highlighted extensive community aid from 1972 onward, with a planned no drive until March and substantial junior Red Cross and production outputs across multiple aid projects.
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T. G. Fultz
RED Cross
Ahe
Pe Red Cross
Legion de. TG
Pulte D.C. Renal
Ralph Ver Meer
Amelia
Sinc
Iman
Misa
Denny Stone
Ted Cross
Dr. Rule
Dee
Renard
Ooult
M.om. Dockendertz
Howe
Wo Man Sittert
Meet
Central Fund
Scout Ceremony Postponed at Pella Church
Central College defers the Boy Scouts troop ceremony to Monday evening October 11 at 7:00 in Pella Baptist church. Public invitation extended.
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Boy Scouts of 1
Welock
Pella’ Baptist Church
Awtry and Lankelma Funeral Equipment Sold
The merchandise and funeral equipment of the Awtry and Lankelma Co. was purchased last week by H. Bogaard for the Pella Co operative Home for Funerals. Their furniture business was bought recently by Mr. Bert Boat.
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Awtry and Lankelma Co
H. Bogaard
Pella Cooperative Home
Bert Boat
Ration Time Table for Third Inspection Period Through March
The notice outlines ration periods through March with specifications on gasoline, fuel oil, sugar, processed foods, meats, and brown stamps. It states coupon validity dates, applicable regions, and rules for home canning and exchanges within households, warning that loose stamps are invalid.
Pella Edges Newton In Rough Gridiron Clash 13 0
Newton hides faced Pella on College Field with hard hitting and many fumbles. Pella led in rushing and passing, took control late with two fourth quarter drives, scoring two touchdowns and a failed conversion to win 13 0. Bob Poppen showed improvement in line plunging.
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Lloyd Gragg
Oaehrotsch
Nihe Newton
Con College Field
Pella Havinte
Piiny
Pelli
Pella
Newton
Ore
Bob Poppen
Pioneer Officer Kenneth Henry Dies of Wounds in Far East
Lt Kenneth Henry of the Royal Canadian Air Force died from wounds while in action in the Far East. His parents Doctor and Mrs Lee M Henry, formerly of Pella, now of Towa Falls, were notified by telephone. He enlisted in 1941, earned his wings in 1941, and was twenty one. He wrote home about moves in India and snakes, and mentioned near Burma before his death on September 20. His last letter spoke of health and moving to the U.S. Air Forces. A poem by John G. Jr. of the Royal Canadian Air Force, “High Flight,” is included as a tribute.
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Lee M. Henry
Pella
Towa Falls
Towa
Lieu
Kenneth M
Burma
U.S
Kerneth
Henry
Royal Canadian Air Force
Cage
Pellegrade
Theamily
Davenport
Second Reformed Church
Kenneth
Fenry
Wayne
Alley Tee
Earth
Soils District Dinner Meeting Saturday Night
The Marion County Soils Conservation District Co-operators and families will meet Saturday evening October 9 at 7:00 pm in Knoxville. Co-operators bring dinner baskets and sugar. the district provides coffee and cream. R. H. Musser of Milwaukee, Regional Conservator of the Soil Conservation Service, will be principal speaker. special music and entertainment will accompany the dinner. Farmers and their families cooperating with the district are urged to attend.
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Marion County Soils Conservation District
Orial Hall
Knoxville
R. H. Musser
Milwaukee
The
Soil Conservation Service
Secial
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Germany
Sgt
David Naaktgeboren
Naaktie
David D. Nanktgeboren
College Chapel
Mahaska Co. Farm Bureau
Waechter
Donna Jeanne Veenstra
Gradus Ver Ploeg
Pella High Band
Manin Street
Bob Brittel
Summit and Lake Prairie
Drake U
Central Cadets
Douwstra
Texas
Riley
Kansas
Des Moines Veterans Administration
Washington
Casper Army Air Base
Wyominge
Robinson
Arkansas
Camp Dodie
Casper Army Air Field
Gwonton
St. Louis
D.C. Renaud
Kurtz
Multz
Dockendorf
Wiest Aid
van Sitte
Wultz
Awtry & Lankelma
Punta
Pella Newton
Gaass
Smith Hesselink
Ward de Prenger
Stock Tubberden
Kenneth Henry
Far East Area
Lieutenant Kenneth M. Henry
Soils District
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