Training tests for Army and Navy programs to be given
The Army and Navy test the second qualifying exam for their college programs will be held nationwide on Tuesday November 1 at Central College. Applicants aged 17 to 21 who are recent high school graduates or graduating by March 1, 1844 may obtain an information pamphlet at New Central Hall Room 21. Intent to test should be reported to Professor Mentink. The program offers college training at government expense, with potential commissions after further officer training, and includes full tuition, room, meals, books, and uniforms while under military discipline.
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Navy College
Central College
Herbert G. Mentink
New Central Hall
Mentink
Army
Navy
Candida
Armed Services
Office of Navy
Rural area sends eighty six students to Pella High
Eighty six high school students from rural area attend Pella High School this year, about the same as last year when 84 pupils enrolled. The Wheatgrow District in Black Oak Township sent nine pupils, Amsterdam District seven, Pleasant View and Plain View six each, and Scott Center District five. A few tuition students attend Lincoln and Webster schools, totaling five.
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Pella High School
Wheatgrow
Black Oak
Amsterdam
Pleasant View
Plain View
Scott Center
Lincoln School
Webster School
Four Central Students Aid H S Teachers
Four student teachers from De College assist Central High School faculty. Terpstra teaches world history under Miss Glaseeck. Evelyn Dare Jens handles freshman algebra under Miss Ver Heul. Millie Almstead covers history under Miss Gosse link and will assist with literature one day weekly. Melba Hoekstra Petzold leads vocal music under Miss.
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de College
Terpstra
Glaseeck
Evelyn Dare Jens
Ver Heul
Millie Almstead
Miss Gosselink
Alimstead
Tysselime
Pella High Students Lead Stamp and Bond Drive
Students at Pella High School buy stamps and bonds in home rooms every Tuesday morning. This year the student body and faculty have purchased 117.50 worth of stamps and bonds, with Mrs. Swanson's homeroom leading at 123.85. Overall purchases across four schools total 1,111.85.
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Pella High School
Swanson
Red Cross Nutrition Course Offered by Pella Chapter
The Pella chapter announces a Red Cross Nutrition course in cooperation with Central College and Mrs Amy Goldsmith Home Economist. The twenty hour program grants a Red Cross certificate upon completion with a small textbook fee. Mrs Goldsmith previously taught in Dubuque and will teach again this year. Call Mrs W C Ver Ploeg by Saturday if interested.
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Pella
The
Red Cross
Central College
Amy Goldsmith
W. C. Ver Ploeg
Rationing Rules Outlined by Food Board October 18 1943
Notice tells retailers wholesalers farmers and others to collect ration strips or currency when selling rationed foods. It explains fair sharing of scarce meat lard butter and cheese and directs forms for reporting sales be obtained at the local rationing board office War Price and Rationing Hd 632 R C Tautenbach Dir of Food Rationing October 18 1943.
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Rationing Board
War Price & Rationing
R. C. Tautenbach
Rotary talk promotes good will with Chili guest
Rotarians heard a message of good will from Chili as Augustin Turner, a former YMCA secretary and longtime Chili resident, spoke to the club about U S relations with South America. He urged easing tariffs, expanding trade, and learning regional realities to build neighborly ties, praising Cordell Hull's good neighbor policy.
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Chili
Rotary Club
C. C. Buerkens
Augustin Turner
Valparaiso
Minnesota
Turner
Imahy
Rotarians
America
Latin American Republic
Mr. Turner
South America
New York City
United States
Uncle Sam
Argentina
U. S
Cordell Hull
Voic
Central at Simpson Redmen Clash in Indianola Feud
Central travels to Indianola to face Simpson Redmen in a renewed rivalry. The Flying Dutchmen will be weakened by missing Cadets Garrison Bender Crofts Pratt and Wolf after Pre Might training, but return of Bartus and McKincon boosts hope. Simpson lost their only game last week to Mt Vernon while Central beat Cornell 18 0.
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Darel Mensehimpson
Redmen
Central
Flying Dutchmen
Indianola
Garrison
Bender
Drake
Meulpolder Brothers Put Central Park Cafe Up for Sale
The Meulpolder brothers announce the sale of Central Park Cafe in Pella Iowa after twenty five years of ownership. Dan says they seek life changes and other interests including a fox farm. The cafe is a key local business, hard to replace, with Lane joining in 1923 to form a family partnership.
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Dan Meulpelder
Central Park Cafe
Meulpolder Brothers
Iowa
Dan Meulpolder
Pella Busness
Dan
Marinus
Lane
Holland
Intelligence Tests Given to H. S. Freshmen
On Thursday morning October 7 all freshmen and other P. IL students were given standard intelligence tests to measure IQ and mental age. The median and individual scores will be kept in permanent records and used for guidance and college preparation. The Otis Test was administered amid normal school activities.
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P. IL
Otis
Atu
Dr and Mrs Olcott to speak on Ames radio program
Dr and Mrs Mason Olcott will appear today in Ames for a Forum discussion on Radio Station WOI. The topic is Should India be independent and the broadcast runs from one in the afternoon on 640 kilocycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. M. Olcott
Radio Today
Mason Olcatt
Ames
India
WOT
Central Park Cafe to Close after 25 Years
The Central Park Cafe, rebuilt in 1924 and famed for its quality furnishings and ice cream device, plans to sell due to staffing pressures from the war. Dan and Lane will move to a fox farm while Marinus remains undecided, drawing genuine regret from friends and patrons.
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Central Park
Meulpolder
Dan
Lane
Marinus
Winterset thumps Pella as Little Dutch fall short
Winterset defeats Pella 40 to 7 in frigid Friday game. Dabener scores twice including a 64 yard run to open half and Burford adds early TDs. Pella’s Ray Rouw and Vander Ploeg stand out, while Sents injures hand, ending his season. Red Cross blood donor service notes its role in supplying blood for dried plasma and serum.
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Vetlix
Rwhelninge
Winterset
Pella Sear
Dabener
Burford
Pella
Debener
Ray Rouw
Co Vander Ploeg
Peter van Gorp
Rouw
Alo
American Red Cross Blood Donor Service
Army
Navy
Church services and events at multiple congregations
The notice lists worship schedules and upcoming talks at Churches ORMED CHURCH erkamp FIRST REI GOSPEL HALL George T. Vinehes Evangelist continues sermons for Sun service on 2th and Glory of the Gr 1 Men. The sequence includes meetings on 26H 27th and 20, with themes on world events and God’s Present Promise. Also Second Reformed Church Rev Vanden Hers reports Sunday services and youth programs.
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Ormed
Erkamp
George T. Vinehes
Suny
Nate Bane
P Wort
Vanden Hers
Rick Chure
Dunior
Servic Auymien
Baptist Church Holds Morning and Evening Worship
The 80 Church presents morning worship with Youth, Pedtowship Junior Intermediate Society and an evening service. Herbert Mentink will supply the pulpit at both services, with a focus on church outreach and spiritual guidance.
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Baptist Church
Herbert Mentink
Morning religious services and speakers schedule
The notice outlines Sunday worship at 10:00 am with Pastor Wer Phorr and a sermon from Hebrews 4 1 11 30. Catechism and Young People's Society at 10, Hollandyes at 7:30. Morning Devotion heard on KSO Saturdays at 10. Speaker Rev de Kuizenut of Prairie City for two months. Sunday School at 1:00, special speaker Rev penerse of the Assembly.
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Wer Phorr
the de Kuizenut
Prairie City
Yell
Yaunse People's Servi
Kowniseeli Iiv
Penerse
Assembly
Not I Chinking Into the Rev Lawrence J Horst
Rev Lawrence J Horst previews Sunday evening services and sermon titles as civilians, college students and services men are welcome. Morale prayer and Christian Endeavor meeting noted with times and leaders in a church notices listing.
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Lawrence J. Horst
Praine
Ton
George Van Gorkom's Chicago Buying Trip for Hout Furniture
George Van Gorkom spent last week in Chicago visiting showrooms and suppliers to select merchandise for the Hout Furniture Store. The trip aimed to secure new lines and competitive pricing for upcoming seasons.
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Chicago
George van Gorkom
Hout Furniture
Towa's Ration Timetable and Coupon Guide
The notice outlines ration periods and coupon validity across several categories including tires, fuel oil, processed foods, and blue and brown stamps. It lists period dates, book numbers, and conditions for face value, with details on new and extended coupon validity and required face markings for ration books. It notes enforcement actions and protections, including panel headest and local board action, alongside stamps and airplane stamp references.
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Nos Amd
Igs
Scout Troop 373 Chartered At the Baptist Church
Scout Troop 373 was chartered at the Baptist Church with an installation ceremony. Leaders and scouts filed into the sanctuary, testimony to the troop's first steps under approval of church and community figures, as charter was presented and the assembly watched the pledge to leadership and service.
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THE
Baptist Church
Amore
Prof
Herbertsom
Baptist Hiad
Roy
Editorial Prize Winners At Ames Conference
Ames Iowa editors gathered Friday for a two day newspaper conference where 81 entries from 27 newspapers competed for awards in advertising, editorials, and miscellaneous categories. Storm Lake Vilot-tribune topped editorial prizes, with Pella Chronic and Lyon County Reporter following, while multiple papers received honorable mentions in various divisions.
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Ames
Towa
Red Oak Express
Carroll I
Covent
Dallas County News
Adel
Scott Snyders
Orden
Waverly Democrat
Harold W
Thespaper Stationery Con
Lester Ren
Waverly Journal
Testi K. Muti
Hamburge
James AL Johnson
Indianola Record
Tribune
Don L. Berry
Storm Lake Vilot-tribune
Dnrnnagin
The
Pella Chronic
George Ver Stevg
Lyon County Reporter
Rock Rapids
W. G. Smith
Hien
Clear Lake Mirror
Clarinda Hernal
R. WL Moon
Indianory Tribune
Decorah Journal
J. G. Justin Hammond
Sit
Duke Maph
Troop 373 Charter Ceremony Highlights Scout Leaders
Alc Kuyper of the Father Institution leads the Troop Committee including Henry Cox J M Cook Pred Tautenbach and others who plan cooperation. Scoutmaster Harold Nehre and Assistant Kuyper receive the charter. a candle-lighting rite marks the event. A Michigan visitor, Robert, unable to attend due to injury, was named Senior Patrol Leader.
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Alc. Kuyper
Tnestitution
Henry Cox
Dro J. M. Cook
Pred Tautenbach
Giller” Bout
Win
van Hemert
He van der Meulen
Harold Nehre
Hospert Kuyper
Michigan
Robert
Poppen
Saiyce Lo
Scure
Register This Week End For Ration Book Number 4
Registration for War Ration Book No 4 occurs Friday and Saturday at Polla High School from 1:00 to 9:00 pm for Pella area residents. Names are split by last name initials across days with guidance on which letters register which day.
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Polla High School
Pella
Polla Independent School District
T. Ulv
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New York
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Meulpolders
Down To
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Historical Society
Germany
H. S. Freshmen
Paul Sents
Pella Winterset Gangs
Corken Hensel
Janes Li Bruines de Pronger
Lubberden W. Uwger
Tait
RG Travin Fisk
Wilson Tait
Pottyeh Vander PI
Dubener Rouw LE Stover Senta Qu
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BIBL
Churcil
Third Reformed Church
Ted
Eicht
Seauty
Leland van Bey
Dick Lautenhil
Don Tabbers
Phil Mentink
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Prinmond Pate
Hy Ce
Hays
Tenderfoot Seauts
Vink
Wranh
Mr. Brush
Buerkens
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Doe
Huerkens
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Vander Linden
Otley
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