Pella Fair Show Showcases Fine Horses and Mules
A large crowd gathered at the Waechter Lumber Yard grounds for the Pella area horse and mule show judged by Harry Harard of New Sharon and Steve Garner of Ockaluesa. More than 100 exhibitors competed in classes from filly colts to aged mares, with prize winners listed and praise for the high quality of local stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Themen
Hreeter Achitinn
Chater
Commerce
Hedy
Waechter
Phar Das
Lesa
Harry Harard
New Sharon Jude
Jacks
Jennette
Steve Garner
Ockaluesa
Pella
Carus
Bennklinge
Ding
WA. Pogaards
Gerrit Vander Wilt
Henry van Steenwyk
Dwight Math
Ralph Vander Linden
Dwight Mathes
Roozenhoom
Q Verploe
Phyllis Verploe
Wayne van Yearlings
Verploes
Arlyn Verploeg
Phyllis Verploeg
Junior de Bruyn
Alvin de Wild
Key Verploeg
Virgil Dykstra
Henry Roozenboom Glass
Mickey Verploce
Gerrit Roozenboom
Dorothy Vos
Junior de Bruin
Arlyn Verploce
Mickey Verploeg
Duane Vander Linden
Thelma van Roekel
Louise van Zee
Dwight Hoover
Gradus Verploeg
R. Verploeg
Reuben van Ihemert
Yearling
GR. Verploeg
Opening Of Youth Center Saturday Night
A fragment recounts the opening of a youth center on Saturday night with a Mexican atmosphere and a new floor show. Students of all ages attended, and organizers express gratitude to supporters while noting tickets will be available at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arand
Belomein
Etule
Central College Homecoming Planned With Activities
Central College announces homecoming events for October 20 and 21. Bonfire and pep meet near the gym start at 7:00 PM, followed by a home talent program and queen crowning in Douwstra Chapel. Open houses, a student contest at Kuyper Stadium, Koffie Tijd gathering, a 2 PM football game vs Luther, an informal dinner, and a music recital conclude the program led by Miss Williams and Mr. Bill Kroon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Callese
Douwstria Chapel
Dea Willian
Tivins
Graham Wall
Saturimapnine
Kuyper
Central Hall
Koffie Tijd
Koffie Klets
Central
Luther
Simpson
Jordan Hall
Douwstra’ Chapel
Miss Williams
E. Bill Kroon
Activi
Central Loses to Simpson in Tough Final Quarter Battle
Simpson Redmen edge Central Sailors in a hard fought game as Liberty statue play sparked the closing minutes. Central, led by Bandstra and Van Zee, drove into Simpson territory but fumbles and penalties hampered multiple scoring chances before Simpson secured the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nucy McGee
Statue of Liberty
Simpson Redmen
Central Sereimen
Centralites
Simpson
Rattack
Max Liggett
Central
Andy Bandstra
Bandstra
Redmen
Simpsons
Williams
Oval
van Zee
Shelly Dinner Recalls Thanks to Shelby Co Company Leaders
A 1920s note recalls a Shelly Co event with four men representing the firm Gent, Brenech from Vienna, Wood Tuttle, GP Des Maine, Guy Willourhhy, and AK. Verrip, Pel Feder, and Mr French received a fifty dollar tribute. The dinner and evening were enjoyed as attendees thanked a driver Wesley Steven for his service during an incident in Mauntreet Pella in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helle Bie Te Partinert Amd Lake We Vie
Shelby OL Company
Moe Alain Waa
Reece Nitie
Goth
Shelly Whick
Mauntreet Pella
Will Remeber
Wesley Steven
Shelly Co
Breneh
Vienna
Rata Cry
Wood Tuttle
Theld Manascer
Des Maine
Guy Willourhhy
Fleet
Des Maine Soul
Verrip
Pel Feder
Mr. French Vas
Central to Be Represented at Ohio Ceremony
Wooster Ohio October 11 Central Cell will be represented by Prof Karl Ver Steege head geology Wooster when Dr Howard Lowry formerly professor English Princeton is inaugurated as seventh president of College of Wooster Dr Ver Steege is a graduate of Central College Dr Lowry graduated Wooster 1924 has degree Yale studied in England Scotland and France He was head of Wooster English department then resigned in 1940 to accept Princeton professorship Speakers at the avenue will be President Harold W De of Princeton Dean William Vane of Yale Arthur FL Compton University of Chicago and Chief Sir Carl Vo Weyrandt Supreme Court of Ohio More than 150 educational institutions and learned societies to be represented in the academic procession
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Ohio
Karl Ver Steer
Howard B. Lowr
Enyy
Princeton University
College of
Princeton
Iaven
Harold W. de
William , Vane
Yale
Two Wooster A Ui
Arthur FL. Compton
Versity of
Chicago
Carl Vo Weyrandt
Supreme Court of
Baptists of Iowa Meet in Pella for State Convention
The Iowa Baptist Convention gathers in Pella with over 400 delegates from across the state. Tuesday features women’s and laymen sessions and ministers’ conference while guests Dr John Punyan Smith Dr Paul Smith and Dr Sidney Powell address the gathering. Des Moines First Baptist pastor Dr Lewis Jacobsen also speaks on the postwar church theme. The event closes Thursday afternoon with sessions hosted across college buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Conten Baptist
Towa
Deley
State Ministers
John Punyan Smith
San Diego
Calif
Old Central
Paul Smith
New York
Sidney Powell
St. Paul
Lewis Jacobsen
First Baptist Church
Des Moines
Prayer Service at First Christian Reformed Church Friday
A prayer service will be held Friday evening at 8:00 at the Christian Reformed church. Dr Rev Danhof of Holland Mich will deliver a message. The offering supports Netherlands War Relief to aid refugees in the Netherlands and Dutch East and West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
Rev
Danhof
St.ian
Netherlands
Dutch East and West Indies
Wounded Sgt Nick Van Garp in France
S Sgt Nick Van Garp of the Third Army battalion, attached to Tatton unit, was slightly wounded in action in France. The Wells family of Van Garp Gorgates confirmed the news received by telegraph from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick van Garp
Mr. Nehole
Vans Garp
Feriiers
van Garp
Vann Gorgates
Legion Drive For War Chest This Week
Legion members from the Van Veen-Van He Infect Post plan a house to house drive this week across the city to raise funds for the War Chest. Auxiliary women assist as Chairman Tunis Kempkes explains the effort, targeting both county farms and towns. Each household receives a letter outlining use of funds, with a suggested one time contribution of five dollars, while noting some can give more. Local solicitors will visit remaining households before week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Veen-Van Heinert
Legion
Lge
Tunis Kempkes
Kempkes
Moenmeetinge
Eme
Chirman Kemple
Tisymen
Dean
Keane
Fred Hicks
Marion County
Clay Tarnett
Burnett
Marion Co
Decker
Constation Service
De Wild POW News and Kiwanis Peace Talk Summary
Reports confirm Second Lieutenant Charles M. De Wild is a German POW after a flight over Germany. The note comes via Red Cross through Provost Marshal. Kiwanis discussed postwar religion and peace, with Dr S Powell urging moral law and equal opportunity in a Cedar Rapids event led by local pastors and club leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck” de Wild
Germany
Kiwanis
Dr. S. Powell
International Red Cross
Charles M. de Wild
Etal
Canning Sugar Notice for Home Canning Ends October 15
A notice from Lautenbach director of the Food Panel lists the final date to accept applications for home canning sugar as October 15. The document references War I era rationing and instructs readers to submit prior to the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Iecand
Bay 6 RC
Lautenbach
Bood Panel
John Wouterse Tops 1944 Tomato Growers Champ
Marshall Cannings Company completed its 1944 tomato pack on Tuesday. John Wouterse topped the results with 20 tons from one acre yielding about $610, while average return per acre was near $126. The canning firm plans bigger acreage in 1945 and seeks contracts, with prices likely similar to 1944 set at government request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Cannings Company
John Wouterse
Canning Company
Little Dutch Win Third Straight. Postwar Plans Discussed
Rainy evening crowd at Ma County high school heard Kenneth Decker outline postwar land use plans. John Stierwalt and Henry Heing discussed veteran employment aid and surplus property access. Marion County farming faces tighter acre use, contour farming, and conservation measures to ensure long term security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma County
Kenneth Decker
John Stierwalt
Aity Siirector
Fred Hieh
Barnett
Maring County
Knoxville
Stierwalt
Little Dutch to Play Chariton Friday Evening
The Chariton Chargers visit Pella Friday for a conference game on the College Field. It marks the first home appearance of the Lu s County eleven since joining the South Central Conference with Chariton having hosted them twice since. Past meetings show Chariton winning 14 1 to 0 in one era and 42 0 in another with last year not meeting. Coach Crocker brings four senior lettermen with Howell Able Threlkeld and Wenne strum among starters. Pella has played four games to date, losing to Lincoln and Valley Des Moines, beating Osceola and Seymour 12 40 0. A fresh secondary squad under Coach Gragy will play similar reserves in a 3 or 4 game series this fall. The first B Squad game is set for Wednesday October 18 against Pleasantville regulars at College Field, with 7:30 kickoff and reduced admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Vander Linden
Pella High School
Hentia Woodward
Keith Lantenbach
Wandward
Woodward
Bella
Pelli
Dolla Ques
Pell
Thas Woodward
Dawe
Chariton Chargers
Pella
Phile
Lus County
Althoug Pe Windi
Bill Howell
Wayne Able
Dick “Threlkeld
Scott Wennestrum
Lincoln
Valley of Des Moines
Osceola
Seymour
Gragy
Pleasantville
College Field
Py HL S
Hotcake Party Hosted by Cut Rate Food Center
Floyd Vander Zyl will host a hotcake party at 1 to 9 PM on Saturday October 1 inviting town and country folks. Aunt Jemima will be present to prepare special pancakes. Official notice appears in the Cut Rate advertisement on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Vander Zyl
Cut Rate Food Center
Jemima
Cut Rate
Pigskin Heroes Get Player Appreciation Night
A community rally honors players and fans during the football season, praising their dedication and urging continued support for the team. Organizers announce upcoming events to thank players for their hard work and encourage local fan involvement.
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Mule Sreeders
H.W Wey Elbert van Maanen
Simon Keoyman
Jett Fe F
Chamber of Commerce
Leonard Ante
Kad van Yt Orville
Man
Will Vriezelanr
Dro W
Co Ver Ploess
Duke van Zante
Thuradas
Agre
Oskalo Therk
Shelly
Baptists of
Iowa
R. J. Danhof
WAR Chest
Gerrit M. de Wild Thuralay
Adjutant General
Washington, Dy C
Gerrit M. de Wild
J. A. Ulso
Charles Folks
de Wilds
Te. Sitney Powell
Church of Paul, Minn
Hitler
Pacific
B. Dykstra
Tom Liggett
Anderson
Cidar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Dickinson
Larson
Drake
Waterloo Kiwanis
Denis Presid Club
Third Reformed Church
John Lautenbach
Pella Civic and Service Organization
Pass Bieres
Chuck Vander Ploeg
Contr
Tautenbach
Vander Ploeg
Caldwell
Marshall
Pierce
Pella Woodward Gast
Auke
Tink
Burkh Rt Syohorst
Nave M. Val
van Trouweling
Godwin
Covad
Sheppard Hall
Gnagy
Ing Batt
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