Farmers Night School Opens November Sixteen
The Farmers Night School and Vocational Homemaking class announce a new series starting Monday evening November 16 at 7 30. Ten meetings planned with potential follow-ups, topics include income tax farm outlook poultry demonstrations soil conservation and farm machinery repair. Homemakers plan similarly with first aid home nursing rationing and wartime meal planning. start date likely November 11 at 7 10 pm with updates to follow.
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Selon
Mehr
Comeil
Enn
Serry
Hereford
Ce- Ament
Ruth Swanson
Junior Class To Present Play October 29
The Junior Class of '42 will stage a three act comedy The Imaginary Invalid in the high school auditorium October 29 at 8 oclock. Tickets go on sale October 24 at Paardekooper's Drug Store. Mrs Henry Brom returned home after major surgery at Mahaska Hospital.
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Elaine Hummel
Paardekooper
Twainette
Tone Lankelma
Molier
Blaine Hummel
Henry Brom
Pella
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Henry
Pella High School
Ione Lankelma
Clifford Paltzer
Argan
Prominent Clergy Figures Honored With Doctor of Divinity
About eight hundred attended a vesper service on Sunday October 1 in Pella to honor Central College alumni Dr George T Mennenga and Mr William Goulooze with Doctor of Divinity degrees. Mennenga a former Central College professor and Western Seminary instructor is well known locally for his biblical and missionary work, while Goulooze formerly led the First Reformed Church of Prairie City and is noted for his roles in church history and ministry.
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I. J. Lubbers
William Goulooze
Faculty
Western Theological Seminary
George Mennenga
Wm. Wing
C. Evers
George T. Mennengst
Central College
Gonloaze
First Reformed Church of
Prairie City
Swavine Prairie
Chareh Tisetory
Western Theoloical Seminary
Amsterdan
Nelands
George Mennengat
Pella
Goulooze
Western Seminary
Aymain
Nda
D Chapel
Gas Rationing Registration Set for November 9
Price Administrator Leon Henderson announced that passenger cars face a five tire limit and that November 9 will be the nationwide gas rationing registration day. Motorists in current rationing areas must file tire inspection certificates by November 22. Registration begins November 9 in school houses for basic A coupon books covering about 2,280 miles yearly. Mr and Mrs N I Sadler and son Dean visited relatives in Mt Union Iowa Sunday.
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Leon Henderson
Henderson
Enlisted Soldier Kempkes Honored Amid Road Debate
Veteran Kempkes, oldest service member, cited for faithful duty with sleeves bearing service trips. Family of Mrs. Kempkes and son Jimmy reside in Vella. Amid highway funding talks, supporters urge voters to back a 1941 constitutional amendment to restrict gasoline tax diversions to non road uses, citing Attorney General Rankin and constitutional safeguards.
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Tharmaeist
Matthew Kemphe
The
Trent
Kempe Kes
Mella
Nin
Kemp
Framework to Preserve Highway Revenues Urged
Francis Johnson of Town Farm Phureau backs the Constitution Amendment in the November election to safeguard highway funding. Jolson notes the measure does not raise taxes or alter distribution, but preserves current use of motor vehicle and fuel taxes for primary and secondary roads. He cites only one‑third of secondary roads are all weather surfaced and many county roads remain ungraded, urging protection for farmers statewide.
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Francis Johnson
Phureau
Jolson
Iowa
Johnson
H S Band Drill Downtown Saturday Afternoon
The Pella Public marching exhibition will be held downtown west of the square Saturday at 3 00 PM. The newly organized high school band, aided by the Parents Music Club, will perform intricate maneuvers with drills and serpentines and will sell a drill formation program to raise funds for a French-born instrument purchase.
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Pella High School
Robert Brittell Sation
Pella
Hich
Netion
Wily Square
Parents Music Club
Additin
New Red Cross Board Holds First Meeting Tuesday
Newly elected officers of the local Red Cross met with the board at City Office Tuesday evening led by Chairman T. C. Pult. Members included Ralph Ver Meer, Amelia Rhynsburger, Mrs. D. C. Renaud, Ben Blommer, and others. They reviewed last year’s work, costs, and prepared budgets for the rest of the year and the year beginning March 1943.
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Red Cross CI
City Ofice
George Ver
Red Cross
First Home Nursing Class by Red Cross Set Friday
The local Red Cross Chapter hosts the first Home Nursing Class Friday evening October 16 at the Red Cross Rooms. Instructor will be Miss Margaret Van de Kieft with Mrs. M. M. Dockendorff serving as supervisor of the activity.
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Red Cross
Margaret Vande Kieft
M. M. Dockendorff
Public Safety officials urge drivers to save rubber war effort
Town leaders Karl W Fischer and William M Jeffers appeal to every car owner to cooperate with a wartime message. Instructions stress driving only when necessary, keeping speeds under limits, maintaining tires, and sharing space on the road to conserve rubber and aid the war.
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Karl W. Fischer
William M. Jeffers
U.S
Vansery Line
Penney Store Celebrates 14th Birthday Offer
Penney Store marks its fourteenth anniversary with a birthday sale. The ad notes discounts on underwear wool coats and garments for the cold season with emphasis on blankets and general merchandise.
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Penney Store
Pelle
Farmers Union Expands Cold Storage Plant Facility
Farmers Union is enlarging its cold storage plant at the Washi site, adding rendering equipment and meat processing capacity. The upgrades will increase storage and processing efficiency, reduce losses, and support higher volumes of meat and byproducts.
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Farmers Union
Wemers Union
Washi Sear
Sioke Tomas
Theater owner warns against Walt Disney film show
Don Anerson, proprietor of the New Holland theatre, says some who appreciate beauty and rhythm may not enjoy the Walt Disney production being shown tonight and Friday. The film features a technical score by world famous composer Leopold Stokowski.
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Don Anerson
Ew Holland ‘Theatre
Walt Disney
Lipold Stokowski
Patrick Noda joins Central after internment camp move
Patrick Noda, a Japanese student, was moved from Merced to the Colorado camp after Japan US hostilities began. He chose the University of Nebraska but Central offered stronger Christian schooling, prompting relocation to Midwestern colleges and admission through the National Relocation Council. He arrived last Friday, three weeks after term started, and is catching up while pursuing commerce and possible ministry studies.
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Dat
Colorado
Dent Reloration Council
Colle
West Coast
Patrick
Japan
United States
Turlock
California
San Nessee
University of California
Comme
Hower
Mercedifornia
Wies
University of Nebraska
Centch
Central
Relocation Council
Washington, D. C
National Relocation Council
National Student Rlocation Council
Pelly
Kraschel to Speak in Pella Saturday Afternoon
Former Governor Kraschel, Democratic candidate for Governor of Iowa, will address the people of Pella on Saturday afternoon in Central Park at 1 o clock. He will discuss campaign issues though weather may hamper the outdoor meeting. An indoor session follows at the Legion Hall at the same hour. all are invited.
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Kraschel
Pell
Commitnternoon
Central Park
Democratic Party
Towa
Laesion Hall
Housewives Urged to Save Tin Cans for Scrap Drive
Instructions from scrap headquarters urge housewives to save all empty tin cans and prepare them for storage. Flatten cans and retain ends, making them compact for later collection. Authorities promise a forthcoming call to gather the saved tins, aiming to build a substantial stockpile.
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Scrap
Home Defense Unit Formed in Marion County
Marion County forms a civilian defense unit with about 70 special deputy sheriffs acting as eyes and ears and aiding law enforcement. The group covers every town and some surrounding areas, with oath taken by all and authority to protect property and life against saboteurs or enemy attacks.
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Polk County
Marion County
Wrps
Court House
Sheal Ape Plegate
Sheri’ Applegate
Dutchmen Face Midland Here In Friday Night Clash
CG UT's red and white squad travels to meet Midland Friday as the Dutchmen seek their first 1942 football victory. The Warriors, unbeaten last season, have slowed this year but boast veteran talent led by Vernon Meirhenry and Jarvint Houtz. Coach Tysseling plans a similar lineup with possible new faces seeing action after the Parsons game.
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Howard Bergman
CG UT
1 College of Fremont
Skal
Penn
Armistien
Cen
Tl Midland
Remont
Midland
Warriors
McPherson
Peru
Safa Nelson
Midation
Cir
Jolningg
Western Union
Vernon Meirhenry
Jarvint Houtz
Rabe Ys
Monk” Kloot
Che Ck
Rigght Halfhs
Parsons
Dick Camp
Tysseling
Ling
Scrap Refusal Spurs Salvage Pressure in Pella
Henry F. Johnson of Pella Salvage plans to report persistent scrap noncompliers to State Salvage Headquarters. He notes a few residents refuse to turn in junk despite requests and threats to press the matter with state officials. A local note warns that Uncle Sam’s effort will be pursued, with persistence seen as key.
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Henry F. Johnson
Pella Salvage
Dohbson
Johnson
Henry
State Salvage Headquarters
Ilc. Plagman
C.N. Barnickel
Sam Sleary
October Rainfall Report for Pella
Rainfall in Pella for the first half of October measured .99 inches, with precipitation on the 3rd and 4th. Authored by Ht and K. Pals.
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Pella
K. Pals
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True Art Studio Photo
Farm Bureau
H.S. Band
New Red Cross Board
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Patrick Noda
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