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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1944
Page
5
A fragmentary notice from Central College outlines homecoming activities this week and a war chest fundraising drive. It mentions community turnout, letters to families, and a call for prompt participation, with references to individuals and local locations.
A local plan proposes forming a nutrition committee to assist Pella housewives with food guidance and outreach. The group would organize speakers and programs to disseminate nutrition information across the community.
Pella High School announces a homecoming week with a snake dance, parade, and alumni registration on October 26 27. Osceola clash in football, Queen of Pella Night at halftime, and an alumni gathering in the renovated auditorium with prizes and festivities at the Hacienda Club after the game.
A card from a German prisoner of war dated August 1 mentions navigator Charles De Wild aboard a Liberator bomber. He writes to his mother Mrs Gerrit De Wild of Pella, saying he is safe, being treated well, and hopes this eases her worry.
The Prairie Township plans a Farm Bureau meeting at Lewion Hall this evening at 8 o'clock. Election of a director and secretary plus a women’s chair are on the agenda, along with township resolutions and a full Bureau report. Catherine Hershey and J. R. Stierwalt will attend. two sound motion pictures will be shown. refreshments to follow.
Kiwanis meeting featured J Newlin of Pioneer Hybrid Corn Co speaking on Hybrid Corn. He noted the corn belt town averages over 400 bushels and highlighted ongoing scientific and commercial study, using lantern slides to illustrate. Continued on Page 8.
Agriculture extension specialist John F Fitzsimmons outlines a postwar farmstead improvement plan drawing on farm home rewud ings and trees and shrubs. He notes farmers seek information on layout plans amid labor and material shortages, urging a staged approach to future improvements as savings and higher prices encourage investment.
Dr J B Smith, former Pelle ident ave patron of the Birt Haptict Church in San Diego California, spoke to Rotarians sharing reminiscences of his boyhood in Pella and his early pastorates. He outlined three attributes of a successful life: work cooperation and respect for God, drawing on his travels and experiences. Attendees included local leaders and clergy.
A small group of two boys and two girls joined Pellys first Junior Trail Ride held Saturday Oct 14. Elbert Van Maanen supervised the outing with J T Van Zante and Cornie Van Roekel distributing candy and apples and mothers serving lunch. The event ended with a wiener roast and plans for another ride soon.
A readable fragment describes donations to a Netherlands relief fund and mentions a community event at a church to support war victims. The text references a bakery and civic leaders urging aid and suggests ongoing fundraising with local involvement and church services.
The September health report highlighted school inspections, dental health emphasis, and vision testing with teachers directed to notify nurse offices for follow up. officials outlined contagious disease procedures as 12 nurse council members elected officers Dr Roberts as chair Leon Miller as VP and Mrs Beckman as secretary.
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The Navy confirms Lieutenant Dan Meulpolder a posthumous Air Medal for meritorious achievement as a pilot of Torpedo Bomber Squadron One Forty Three in the Pacific. He pressed a direct hit on a ship during a January strike, saved his crew before perishing after his plane sank, and his actions aided neutralization of enemy airfields in New Britain. The award letter from President and Secretary of the Navy lauds his courage and devotion to duty.
Public invited to inspect Graham Hall after renovation on Friday night from 9:00 to 10:00. Dean Williams and mothers from the Association of Women Students will greet guests in the lounge and lead tours through the house showing upstairs, downstairs, the dining room, and the kitchen.
In a Friday night game, Little Dutch defeated Chariton 18 to 0 after kickoff field position and penalties. Pella’s Keith Lautenbach scored on a tackle for the third and final touchdown, while Chuck Vander Plow and John Shep contributed for Polk’s side. Pella dominated with 12 first downs to Chariton’s two, and outgained them significantly in rushing and passing.
Mary Frances Goodwin announces an accelerated Red Cross Nutrition class. The course runs ten two hour sessions at Jordan Hall beginning Monday October 23 from 2 to 4 pm, with sessions on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
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