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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1943
Page
6
War ration registration will occur Friday October 28 from 1 to 9 p m at Pe Misch School for Pella residents and those in nearby districts. Registrants are grouped by last name initial and must bring No 3 ration books for all listed household members.
Woodward defeated Little Dutch 25 to 7 on October 8 at Woodward. Woodward capitalized on turnovers with three interceptions returning for TDs while Dutch struggled to contain the faster defense. Pella managed a second quarter score, with Van Gorp finishing a late drive and Vander Ploeg converting the extra point.
Central Navy Cadets routed Cornell at Mount Vernon 18 to 0. Three touchdowns, two in the first and one in the third, plus strong defense and limited Cornell offense. Central finished with 11 first downs to 4 and 1210 rushing yards to Cornell’s 30, while Cornell completed 5 of 9 passes for 53 yards.
Pella High reports strong participation in the wartime drive as four classes contribute to weekly sales. Home Room 201 totals $7 and Home Room 302 $70.68, lifting the five week school total to $288.00 in stamps and bonds.
Der Ploeg, Rouw and Keith Tait excel for Pella as Jackovich and Smith starred for Woodward in a close contest.
The Legion Auxiliary and United Service Women will tour Pella households on October 19 20 31 and 22 to urge families not to pay more than the legal rate for meats and groceries and to reject rationed goods without surrendering stamps. They will ask housewives to sign a pledge to keep costs down as directed by the Office of Price Administration.
Lou G. Chrysler governor of nel district of Rotary will visit the Pella Rotary Club at noon. He, mayor of G nell, is a Rotary member and will advise President Dr. T. G. Ful nd, Ralph Ver V. Secretary, and officers on club administration and Rotary service. Chrysler is among 185 Rotary International governors overseeing 5,100 clubs in over 60 countries. He was nominated at Cedar Rapids in April and elected at the 143rd Rotary International convention in St. Louis in May.
The Chronicle notes a Dutch language study in Pella Public Schools. W. W. Cook shared a school song by H. Van Houten from 1877. The tune is My Country Tis of Thee and the verses urge conduct homeward. a bold child is praised while wildness is condemned.
Thirty Marion County men were called for induction examination by the Marion County Draft Board on Tuesday October 12. The list includes 7 men with Pella addresses, 5 transferred from other boards to Marion, and 2 transferred from the county to Polk City. Names include Dale Lille Otley Richard Wayne La Raymond Eb, Mailer, Chester Ralphnes Hallas, Carl Reinhardt Brown, George Maxwell Melcher, Lee Vane, Gerald Breen Pelli, Thomas W Scott Knoxville Eddy Melcher Anne Van Weelden Jr Otley Pleas ville James Junior Ellis Tracy Joe Jones Mathews Bussey Martin Henry Duffy Bussey Ray G Vander Linden Knoxys Donald Frank Dixon Knoxville Eugene Koning Tracy Kenneth Pyle Pershing Gene Le Roy Tangerak Bell Donald Irving Toom Pella Maynard Farrell transferred to Des Moines Polk Co James Leonardo transferred to Polk Co Des Moines Robert Andrus transferred from another board Marland Chandler Trai Ronald Nelson transferred from another board Charles Luke Charles Burkhart transferred from another board Boll ferred
Between one hundred and fifty people signed guest books at the college cottages during last Saturday’s open-house hours. Visitors praised the comfort and furnishings, with many noting the charming decor and amusing room signs. A sign in Firth Cottage puzzled guests while a few closet doors revealed more than intended. House mothers expressed relief that no hidden dust or faulty hems were flagged.
Mrs. Charle Colirans of Des Moines died from a coronary thrombosis while traveling with her husband through Pella in a car en route from Des Moines after visiting relatives. She died at Dro iC Vander Metlen’s office. The Coltranes resided at 828 Franklin Avenue. Survived by daughter Margaret, a brother in Montana, and several relatives. Funeral arrangements were set with the Cooperative Home for Funerals.
The Womants Federated Club will meet at central hall at two o'clock. Beatrice Swanson of Chesebroy will present a dramatic reader titled Live and Laugh. Hostesses listed include Mrs J Dykstra Mrs Ho Reatamd and Mrs Veen stre.
Invitations go to area churches for an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing at 3rd Reformed Church Sunday evening at nine oclock. A 30 minute service led by Dr. Lagan of Central College will feature special musical numbers by the church quartet including A Vander Beek and G Stanley. Rev Lawrence J Vorst will deliver the fifth sermon in a series on The Church with a message on The Dying Church.
The War Fund Drive chair reports rural areas lagging the goal. Sub totals show Pella City 2357.70, Prairie 1870.00, Oley and Summit 908.00, with other townships noted. A week of home visits will urge each residence to contribute at least 5.00 to support 16 needs and strengthen the home front.
About 200 farmers and feeders from the area attended a Food Production clinic on October 7 sponsored by Dick Leydens of Pellit at the Legion Hall. The event, part of a Midwest series, aimed to address feed shortages and improve production with less feed. An educational film The Martins Cash In was shown, and A. E. Bure of Murphy Products Co spoke on substitutes, rations, and efficient use of home grains. A lunch followed. free literature was offered to attendees. Sweet clover seed production in town is forecast to be the lowest in 19 years.
Mrs Ruthe Tacks of the Red Cross St Louis District met with Jr Red Cross leaders Thursday evenings in October at the Linentdovhook building. The Junior Red Cross Committee includes a teacher from each Pell school and rural representatives Leona Reavers Harry Joan Klein Edith Nikkel Aldi van Overhergen Eva Van Wyuyarden.
Baroness Flora Van Weston spoke at Douw Oostra Chapel on Friday October to Dutch-descent listeners but offered few new remarks. She contrasted American and Dutch freedoms, praised the House of Druyren-N. for serving the people, recalled Dutch wartime resistance against Japan, and affirmed the Netherlands motto Maintaindrai with a pledge of fidelity to her nation.
The Grinnell High School Junior Class presents No Women Wanted a comedy about marooning with a diverse cast including a woman hater and a Spanish dane er The show directed by Maurice Birdsall with assistant director plans to stage October 21 in the High School Auditorium.
Buildings advise sealing unused exterior doors around the edges and plugging keyholes to prevent cold air intrusion. The measure aims to improve energy efficiency and comfort in unoccupied spaces.
Central College moves Homecoming to November 5 6 7 due to trouble securing an October 16 football frame. Events include coronation of the queen and a bonfire on Friday, a Saturday football game against Simpson, and a vesper service Sunday. Alumni dinner at 6 00 and a 8 00 game Saturday. Tickets must be ordered in advance. Local attendance info includes cottage visits on Saturday morning.
Ruth E. Burke, District Red Cross Representative from St. Louis, outlines the Red Cross International program started in Geneva in 1914 and its growth to support prisoners of war, relief packs, and home contact. She notes U S entry in 1882 and highlights nurse training, disaster service, school nursing, and volunteer aid.
Sup t Buerkens attended the 20th Annual Conference on Administration and Education in Iowa City on Sept 30 and Oct 1. Dr. Floyd W Reeves, chair of Roosevelt era education advisory group, spoke on postwar school expectations and the balance of general and vocational education.
N. K. Pals notes the first October rainfall on Tuesday the 12th, measuring about one inch. The brief report records a measurable fall and the date of occurrence.
More than three hundred Marion County soils district workers and families gathered at Memorial Hall Knoxville on October 9 for the first annual 90day meeting. The program featured entertainment, remarks by Ralph Grundman and Frank Mendell, and a keynote by R H Musser who urged soil conserving practices to protect food production and national resources.
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