Sixth District Fall Conference in Ames Thursday
The Sixth District Legion and Auxiliary Fall Conference convenes in Ames Iowa this Thursday. Activities include morning and afternoon Auxiliaries sessions at the Sheldon Mann Hotel with district and state officials, a joint banquet at 6 pm, and an evening program led by Ames leaders with speeches by district officers and visiting dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Sixth District Legion and Auxiliary
Ames Legion Post
Sheld Mann
John K. Jey
Melcher
Town
Rey
Mence
John K. Sawyer
Winterset
Tay Department
Myrton Skelly
Des Moines
Dement
Mesdames E . Stouffer
George West
G. W. Cox
Mile
Sam Roene
Lincoln
M. L. Hausner
Knoxville
Dolores Brooker
Ames Unit
Murray Nesbit
Frank D. Paine
Hollis Nordyke
Ames Junior Chamber of Commerce
A. H. Hoffman
M. L. Northup
Oscar Thompson
Dallas Center
Iowa
Guy Rinehart
Harry Waldorf
Mitchellville
W. C. Black
F. A. Scott
C A.m
Metings Com
Denny
Milo
Harry Smith
Merle Cook
Adel
Towa
Victor Mohr
Eleanor Mellon
Geneva Saunders
Jordan Larson
Ames Public Schools
Thomas Carr
Dept. Rehabilitation
Clarence Ellis
Dept. Hos
J. Wesley James
Dept. Community Service
J. R. Rutherford
K. D. Urquha
A. I. Hoffman
J. Myrton Sk
Sheldon-Mann Hotel
Geo. A. Lawton
West Des Moines
Dist
Hugh Griffith
Delores Brooker
Wm. S. van Hemert
Pella
John Kirtley
Melcher, ‘Town
Legion and Auxiliary
Frank Miles
R. J. Laird
P.N
Pat) McDermott
Atlantic
National Legion
George Paradise
Sioux City
Oren S
van Niewaai
City Council Proceedings Pella October 2 1939
The City Council of Pella met October 2 1939 with Mayor Fultz presiding and all members present. Minutes approved. A resolution authorized the treasurer to transfer the trustee balance to the State Treasurer for payment from the State Sinking Fund. Treasurer reported end of month balance of 511,155.50. Clerk reported quarterly receipts disbursements and balances for city funds. Electric Department noted additions to service including three lights two power and three ranges. Finance Committee recommended bills and warrants be drawn from Electric Light Fund for various items including hardware, repairs, gravel, painting, labor, and hydrant work.
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City of
Pella
Regulaton
Fultz
Electric Department
Finance Committee
Wheat Seeding Delayed by Dry Weather in Marion County
In Marion County, wheat seeding lags due to dry weather and seed, says County Conservation head Wm Sheppard. Hessian fly free date passed September 30 with few seeds sown. he may seed late this week or next as rain is needed to soften the cloddy seedbed.
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Marion County
Wm. Sheppard
The
County Conservation Association
Mr. Sheppard
Knoxville Journal
Fire Chief Clar Van Vark Leads Diligent Volunteers
Chief fire preventer Clar Van Vark and volunteers keep losses low with prompt response. Fire loss since last report under $2,500. Call Chief Van Vark for inspections. Special police weed cutting costs listed as 56.76 and 27.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Clar‘an Vark
van Vark
City Committees Authorize Reading of Light Plant Invoices
The light and water committee were authorized to arrange for recording and tabulating the readings of the instruments at the light plant. The Buildings and Grounds Committee were authorized to make repairs on property on the city lot. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light and Water Committee
Hospers Iowa Projects Debt Free Status by 1942
Clerk Melvin Vander Kamp estimates Hospers will be debt free by 1942. With $10,500 in bonds on April 1 and $4,788.23 cash on hand, the town has since received tax receipts to reduce the obligation while planning cleanup spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Vander Kamp
Hospers
Town plans skating pond despite debt and weather delays
The council approved building a skating pond this fall on railroad land north of Jungers elevator, a quarter block site. Debts total $2,000 this year and $2,090 next year plus two more payments, with $3,000 due in 1942 to settle remaining town debt. Weather last year halted flooding plans. town grading equipment will prepare the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posal
Comany
Jungers
Aiton Democrat
Church Marks 40th Anniversary in Sioux Center Ia
Members of the Central Reform church congregation attended the Sunday anniversary service commemorating the church fortieth birthday. Guest ministers included Rev. Rottschaefer of Carmel Rev. De Jong of the Sioux Classis Rev. Bransting and Rev. Henry Eggink who took part in the evening services. Mr A Vander Stoep compiled and read the church history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Reformed Church
Rottschaefer
Carmel
de Jong
Bransting
Henry Eggink
A. Vander Stoep
Local church marks forty years of membership and roots in faith
Original charter members remain as Mr and Mrs Nick Balkema receive a bouquet from Mr Gerrit Klein for forty years of membership. Choir offers special selections at services. Flowers funded by Mrs P B Mouw and Mrs George De Ruijter in memory of Rev Ossenaarde. List of past ministers includes Rev J F Heemstra Rev B De Jong Rev Ossenaarde Rev Haverkamp Rev Keuning and Rev Meengs the current pastor. Raglzan Apple Growers association in Harrison county races to roofed over basement of 60 by 76 foot packing plant awaiting completion next season. Genevieve Sutton, once a Harlan Iowa girl, nears the mil-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Balkema
Gerrit Klein
P. B Mouw
George de Ruyter
Ragzlan Apple Growers’ Association
Harrison County
Nature
Flight Attendant Near Five-Year United Milestone
A United Airlines stewardess nears a five year milestone in service. She expects to reach the five year mark sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, marking five years of steady travel and duty aboard United’s fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Airlines
Want Ads Listings on Page Nine
For sale items include bleached enti ve B. Vande Voort address 1110 West Franklin Street and RCA Victor radio in good condition. Chester White bears listed by Ernest E. Blom. J Wynberg offers RCA Victor radio and other goods. Rent request from John Vander Leest for a house or apartment at 407 South Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vande Voort
West
Franklin Street
Chester White Bears
Ernest E. Blom
R.C.A. Victor Radio
J. Wynberg
Main Street
John Vander Leest
S. Main
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Legion
Harry Black
Dess
W. PF. Hathaway
Veterans Employment
C. F. Triplett
Sons of the Legion
W. L. Flanagan
National Defense
Te Hamilton
Iniiation
Dept
Towa Legionaire
Tom Tracey
Manchester
Dent
W. B. Nugent
Veterans
C. C. Wilhite
Veter ‘Lity
Neves
Pillsbury
Hershey
Staley
Ohio
Hicken
WAYNE
Leghorn Springs
Fe and
Tracco
Ght
General Fund
ENN
Ansgi
Prunes
Graham Crackers
Strationay
IGA Sacanser
Jack Sprat
BUY
John den Hartog
Penick’s
Cryst
Benteco
Mama” de Luxe
Michigan
Morrell
Wilson
Teco Green Cascade Inn
Cascade Inn
Ader
Kraft
Velveeta
Sunkist
Sweet Med
Grimes
Jonathans Cranberries
Merk Ting Lse
Camay
Gar
Bentees Foud
Sioux Center
Genevieve Sutton
Harlan, Iowa
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