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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
2
A long stream of local notices lists residents visiting relatives, changes of address, military assignments, hospital stays, and travel plans. Names include Tas Grafman, Landen, Caldwell, Ver Dught, and Vander Flart, with sites cited in Ames, Nevada, Clinton, Des Moines, and Pella.
Three Central College graduates pursue graduate study this fall. Mildred Almstead from Hudson New York receives a Town University scholarship in history. Martha Childress McCain from Oskaloosa Ia studies in the University of Chicago speech department under Professor Eastman. Robert Restrepo from Montijo Panama holds a two year scholarship from Panama’s Ministry of Education to study history at Columbia University and plans to return to Panama to teach after his program.
In the fragmentary column a town crier reflects on local life with oblique phrases and timeworn voice. The piece hints at community rhythms, small gossip, and idle observations within a sleepy town.
A large turnout attended the Pella animal show featuring prized ponies and farm stock. Officials listed judges and staff while buyers lined up for notable animals and equipment including whips, bridles, and farm goods from local businesses.
Rotary Governor Bernie urged Iowa club members to boast of the state’s productivity while traveling in Europe. He claimed Iowa produces 12 dozen eggs per second and ibs of butter per second, using such figures to counter California and Texas boasts. He linked Rotary friendship to improving international relations and urged continual state pride.
Homemakers should inspect chimneys before using furnaces or stoves for winter. A roof line check reveals defects from unequal expansion between attic and outside air. Harold Beaty notes fires come from defective flues. new chimneys need built in flue liners and clear separation from interior wood. Ensure unused openings are closed with asbestos flue stops and check for tight clearances to prevent sparks and roof fires.
In a hard fought contest Simpson defeats Central 6 0 after a scoreless first three quarters. Key moments include a late Liberty play setup by Jim Heymann to Williams for the only points, a blocked punt, fumbles and multiple long returns as Williams raced 58 yards to the Central 40.
Over two weeks college clubs on Central College campus report busy activity. The Associated Women Students hosted freshmen at a Graham Hall tea on Friday Oct 6 from 3 to 5 pm. The Y M held a retreat on Sept 30 with a supper, talks by Ralph Ten Clay and Professor Mentink. The Y M plans weekly Friday meetings at 7 30 pm and the Y W at 7 15 pm Wednesdays.
The Civil Service Commission announces Nurse Aide positions in War Department Hospitals across the Eighth Region Iowa Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota. Pay is 1752 a year with overtime. Requirements include Red Cross supervised Nurse Aide training and 150 hours of volunteer service in hospitals. Applicants must document completion of both steps with their applications.
Local radio coverage at 1:45 p.m. Saturday features play-by-play of University of Town versus Nline'y in Champaign. The program promises detailed gridiron action with voices of Joe Ryan and others delivering the broadcast.
Persons now employed at their highest skill should not apply. Applications should be filed at the Office of the Director Eighth U S Civil Service Region Post Office and Customhouse St Paul 1 Minne Omaha Branch Official Bank Building Nebraska
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