City council to study women club input on affairs
City council members heard a report from the Ladies Club on city needs. A plan for a garbage collector and street lighting was discussed, with costs estimated and trimmed by committee review. Street signs and trees blocking light were noted, and plans to address them were sent to the appropriate committees. The next meeting is set for October 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeunne
Peter Heereim
Pella
Regarrd
Magar
Joyride curbs urged for school students in wartime drive
Joy riding by high school students is urged to end for the duration. Jod Hill, executive town highway committee, asks students to walk or ride bicycles where possible, with buses or streetcars for necessary trips. Families should share drives and driving should be careful and limited to essential use. Nearby residents support safer travel and physical fitness during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jod Hill
Executive Town
Mill
Eitiz
Essen
Hill
Ilill
Rationing Board Enlarged to Cope With New Duties
A wartime notice reports the rationing board expanded to handle added responsibilities. It lists new members Wil Huan and Verke Delwins among the duties, with ensuing official assignments and roles within the agency during the period.
Leslie M. Carl Guest Speaker at Rotary Club
Leslie M. Carl, statistician and head of the Tawa department of statistics, spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon in Des Moines about the history and safeguards of U.S. crop reporting. He traced the program from its founding, noting early funding, the 1862 establishment, and the role of the Crop Reporting Board in compiling data under tight secrecy until release day. The talk also described data collection methods, including surveys and Gallup Poll inputs, and the guarded measures to prevent insider trading before publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Leslie M. Carl
Tawa Department of Statistics
Agriculture Department
Des Moines
Carl Bean
Pella
United States
U.S. Patent Office
Wees
Isaac Newton
Aston
Prst
Carl
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Crop Reporting Board
Gallup
Homecoming Schedule Ambiguities Return Framed Night Events
Homecoming calendar lists events for Friday including Alumni Society meetings and coronation, with Saturday planned activities such as a freshman-sophomore event, campus pep meeting, and a football kickoff against Parsons at 8 15 p m followed by homecoming plays, but times are garbled. The fragment references Ver Meer's Pond and Kollie Tijds with unclear room identifiers and stray text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Meer's Pond
Kollie Tijds
Parsons
Central
Vesper Service Sunday Highlights Homecoming Event
A Sunday vesper service at 3200 Tay draws crowds for a homecoming feature. Western Theological Seminary in Hetland Michigan will award two honorary degrees with Rev Lokaa Dad present and organist Mrs William Wing giving a dedicatory recital explaining organ stops. The 3:00 concert aims to showcase the instrument, widely regarded as among the best in the Midwest, with a brief program and informal remarks.
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Tome
Eact
Duvinie
Wentlemen
Tdl
Western Theological Seminary
Hetland
Michigan
Kev
Loka Dad
Ny Cine de Meat
Onan Music
William Wing
Volce
G. Dethier
Orfeo
Gluck
Mado Dorico
Thank You by United Service Women of America
The United Service Women of America express gratitude to all who aided their quilt project for the army. They name Lester Liter, the Dress Club, Warmboudt, William Van Sittert, M Meulpolder, and committee members for support enabling sixty eight quilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Servicr
Lester Liter
Dress Club
Warmboudt
William van Sittert
M Meulpolder
Red Cross Home Nursing Class Soon to Start
The focal Red Cross Chapter has secured a registered nurse and a Home Nursing course will begin shortly. Only registered nurses may instruct, and Mrs M M Dockendorff is the contact for enrollment. Classes will start next week and it may be some time before another session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal Red Cross
M. M. Dockendorf
Winners of Tag Sale Announced by Volunteen Group
The sale raised 85.46 with prizes awarded to Elaine Vander Ploeg and Louise Itysdan for top sales 2.00, a second prize to Kloster team for 14.04, and third prize to Myrtle Bye and Colleen Renaud team at 11.93. Bonita Vande Voort and Donna Ver Plog team at 11.72 also recognized. Heart Tag committee thanks contributors at 50 Harlan St Goeranat.
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Volunt Nite
Elaine Vander Ploeg
Louise Itysdan
Eam
Kloster
Myrtle Bye
Colleen Renaud
Gertrude Steenhoek
Mary ‘Jane Men
Bonita Vande Voort
Donna Ver Plog
Harlan St Goeranat
Honorable Mention for Chamber Aid at Poultry Show
Acknowledgment of support from John Ulrich who offered his building at no charge and Dick Leydens who supplied bird feed for the Poultry Show. The Chamber of Commerce and show organizers thank them and the men in charge for their assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John Ulrich
Dick Leydens
High School Conference Cuts Athletic Events
The Des Moines area conference meeting last Saturday led to removing events such as music contests and speech meets to focus on football and basketball schedules. Officials from Valley, Lincoln, and other schools discussed revised physical education programs, awards, and eligibility rules, with meetings to be held during November.
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Des Moine
Buerk
Gloyal Gray
Pella
South Central
Kuosville
Osceola
Winterters
West Des Moines
Coli
de Vries
Wineferent
Me Suecreds Vou
Valley High
Weet de Muine A. Betts
Lincoln
Pice
North Marion County Takes Big Steps in Conservation
A North Marion County farming group led by Vanden Bers and Vander in secures conservation progress. Meetings with the Vander Bers Group at Barr Qak Sehwsl outlined farm contouring, waterways, terraces, and fertilizer plans to protect and improve crep land while preparing for future drainage and livestock facilities.
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Des Vander Bers
Barr Qak
Ay Richardson
Marin County
Divine the
G. Kuiper
Gerrit Aaud
Calvin and
Cheiehew
Ana Dee Vandenther
Asteupe
Telus
Hosberger
Meter van
Vanden
van Zante
Karl Umble Greggy
Baal
Teu Hines
Sud
Anyble
Barl Vaitle
Miler Dy
Neal Meret
Gerrit Raiher
Tobie
Pot Net Hedriel
Henry
Tathess
Biel
Templeton
Ricky
de Ty Eanpletan
C.D. Boesion
de Wyneard
Nate Kiplunger
Oper
Ameet
Dutchmen Set to Face Parsons in Saturday Showdown
Central College’s Dutchmen, bolstered by freshmen and transfers, prepare for a Saturday 2:00 PM game against Parsons. Key players include Greenway Carson and Waysiman, with Monk Klootwyh nursing a shoulder concern. The Wildcats visit after a season opener win and a scoreless tie, as both teams seek a pivotal conference victory.
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Husky
Clarinda
Greenway
Hacktroll
Carson
Hard
Ashby
Larson
Tait
de Wild
Allen Slickers
Wat
Glenn Diekser Nen
Hud
Parsons
John En
Rubber footwear rationing and certificates issued
The notice explains heavy rubber boots and work footwear are rationed. Certificates to acquire heavy rubber footwear are available through the Local War Rationings Board. Verminentes will be granted to workers whose jobs require footwear for the war effort and public health protections. Candidates include those needing new footwear for their duties and those without usable feet, who agree to turn in rubber items for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Soils Meeting At Bell School House Monday
Farmers in Marion County north of Pella are urged to attend a Monday 8:00 p m meeting at Bell Schoolhouse to discuss plans for contour farming and soils conservation. Ralph Rundman and Ha stra lead the group as District Conservationist Clayt plans future meetings with farmers east and northeast of Pella. Further news will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Bell Schoolhouse
Pella
Ralph Rundman
Hastra
Clayt
Pella High Declines Bid To Iowa City
A Thursday call invited Pella High School football to Iowa City on October 9, the sole open date. The 1942 squad lacks the power of the 1941 team and will pass on the game. The team will stay home to rest after hard games and aid Central’s homecoming celebration next weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa City
Town City
Central
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Charles Stockwell
Clevi
Mrs. Stockwell
Hattie Hospers
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Prne
Helen Redeker
Helen Farquhar
Lois Vanden Berg
Virginia Kempkes
Hazel Paul
Muriel Mouw
Cornelia Ter Louw
Ella Stuit
Corona the College Gymnasium
John Mulder
George Mennenga
William Goulooze
RED Cross
Tag
Sale
Mr Ifs
North Marion CO
Central College
Miss van Emmerik
Nat’s
Mies Chatera van Emmeriky
Kimmerile
Tae
Howard Hargmany
Fim
Centeal College
Duschmen
Simpson
Telnet
Uey
Redman
Drake University
Dubuyt
Spartans
Miss Cunera van
Pella High School
Bell School
Pella High
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