Legion Post Hear Veteran of Pacific War at Meeting
Members of the Van Veen-Van He mert Post of the Legion held a Monday meeting with D. I. flight trainee Hennett of Missoula sharing Pacific War experiences. Cadet Bennett, holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross, described action from Pearl Harbor to Midway and the Tokyo raid, answering questions for about an hour, as the post announced plans for Armistice Day and Halloween sponsorships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Veen-Van Hemert
Legion
Training School
Kny
Pacific
John de Prenger
Chas. H. Grahl
South Pacific
Pfe
Richard Vos
Pella
Bat
Warner Vande Voort
L. M. Henry
Town Falls
Kenneth M. Henry
Far East
Royal Canadian Air Force
Henry
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
United Service Women
the Auxiliary
Oren van Nir
Des Moines
Oren
H. D. Bennett
Misula
Montana
Ini
Navy
Hennett
Naval Reserve
Ile
Bennett
San Diego
California
Pearl Harbor
Solomon Islands
Coral Sea
Midway Island
Tokio
Midway
Bennet
Enterprise
Tokioto
Japan
Mr. Bennett
Marinus Meulpolder
Army Cuts Butter Allowance
The peacetime daily butter allowance of two ounces per soldier has been reduced to approximately 1.12 ounces per man, the War Department reports. This applies to butter used as a spread and in cooking.
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War Department
Progress in Scrap Metal Collection Details
Report by Chairman I F Johnson notes half day work with Gosschink and Don Poorting for Wormhoudt Son. Helpers included Gerrit. Farmers aiding scrap iron include Marion Boot Henry Van Buren Ikhoven Ver Ploeg Alfred Gosse G De Al Nunnikhe Van Donselaar Gradus De Gook Moorp Van Zant Bros De Heus Zoe Hoksbersen. Town residents named include Lewis De Br Van Dyk Mrs Geo Cummings Wm Bruinckool Bernie Menninga Dorothy Wormhoudl Mrs Frank Kester GN Cole Mrs Nancy Boat Clark Richardson Carl Clark Ed Halverson Paul Koopman Murray Rinehart Mrs Mae Sterrenders John Hasselman Bert Van Vark A C Van Houwe ling Wayne Wes and Pella Creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Johnson
G. Gosschink
Gerrit
Don Poorting
Wormhoudt & Son
Low Scienjes
Marion Boot
Henry van Buren
D. Ikhoven
J. G
Ploeg
Alfred Gosse G. de AL Nunnikhe
GC. van Donselaar
A. Gradus de Gook
Paul Koopman
Murray Rinehart
Mae Sterrenders
John Hasselman
A. Roor Bert van Vark
A.C. van Houweling
Wayne Wes
Pella Creamery
Nurses Meeting at Legion Hall Monday Nov 1
The Northeast District Nurse's meeting at Legion Hall on Nov 1 aims for larger turnout. Discussion will cover wartime infantile paralysis treatment and the smallpox immunization program at Webster, Lincoln, and Oley schools with sessions in the morning. Mothers with infants urged to attend.
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Legion Hall
Ebster
Lincoln School
Oley
Lucile Brannon County
Little Dutch Score Dominates Oskaloosa 25 to 0
Kenneth Vander Linden reports Pella football crushed Oskaloosa on their field 25 to 0. Van der Ploeg linked with Gaass for a first quarter TD, Van Gorp added two rushes, Ray Rouw found Gaasy for another score, Pella tallied 14 first downs and 216 rushing yards to 87 for Oskaloosa, with 93 passing yards to Oskaloosa's 0.
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Kenneth Vander Linden
Toyd Gnagg
Oskaloosa
van Gorp
Pella
Ray Rouw
Gaasy
Vander Ploey
Koopmans
Plan Hymn Sing At 1st Chr Ref Church Sunday
The First Christian Reformed Church invites all ages to a Sunday evening hymn sing devoted to Protestant Reformation themes. It will be led by Tunis Kempkes with one or two special numbers, aiming for a brief yet inspirational program fitting around other church services.
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Martin Luther
Wittenberg
Fathers
Tunis Kempkes
Cadets to Fly Larger Planes at Local Field
Cadets will train in 225 horsepower class airplanes at Pella field under Navy programs. Nine aircraft from Civil Administration War department equip Pella Airways for intermediate courses using Piper Cubs previously. Instructors include Hansen, Pokhaan, Gorp, Nemmers, Caha and others. Ten mechanics and several helpers staff maintenance and inspections every 100 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Pella
George d. Hans
Pella Airways
Gee
Civil Administration War de
Hansen
Thos Ning
Pella Airs
Ll. Pokhaan
Norman F. Gorp
Robert Nemmers
Laddie T
Caha
Virgil Vander Linden
Ralph van Zyl
Robert Prats
Willard Kaldenberg
Lee Sl
Chee
Helen Keener
Ruth Klein
Hiv Vander Waal
Moore
Martin Hiemstra
Aii
A. A. Medi
Civil Aeron Administration
Central College
CAA
Washington D. C
Play Was a Great Success At Pella Mig School
The junior class of Pella Mig School presented the comedy Women Wanted on Thursday evening October 21. The cast, most new to the thespians, included Van Vark, Ralph Van Vliet, Kate Synhorst, Van Jorkum, Dorothy HAE ested, Veriegelaar, Vine Datta, and others. The production relied on stage design, properties, and costumes with strong crew support, and proceeds will fund the annual Senior Banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Mig School
Kuychinge
Wa van Vark
M Miniver
Ralph van Vliet
Kate Synhorst
Mai
Scirl van Jorkum
Dorothy
Scientifiere
Aon Veriegelaar
Vine Datta
Hny
Pella High
Patricia Jones
Joe Synhorst
Allard Anthony
Mary di Valeria Valencourt
Ralph van Viet
Angus MacDougal
Georgia van Gorkom
Mary Jones
Glen van Vark
Jimmy Anthony
Patricia Shaw
Lolita de la Furst
John Vriezelaor
Maurice Studio
Evening of Inspiration and Fun in Prospect at Douwstra Chapel
Prospect residents will attend two one act plays on Homecoming weekend at Douwstra Chapel. The November 6 program is directed by Mrs Kino Hayskar and features a cast including Ward Holt James Vos Father Daly Chaplain Norman Venpas Dyke prisoner Ronald Senberge Paris Martha McCay jailer William Kroon and Gerrit Den Hartoy. The event, part of a student theater series, offers tickets after Monday in the treasurer’s office and Pysseling’s Shoe Store, with seating for 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kino] Hayskar
Warden Holt
James Vos Father Daly
Norman Venpas
Ronald Senberge
Wphine Paris
Martha McCay
William Kroon
Gerrit den Hartoy
Holworthy Hall
Robert Middlemann
John Y. Brook
Evestopher Morley
Anne Reyu
Marjorie
Ruth Ada Bruhn
Pelle
Douwstra
District Governor visits local Rotary Club
The district governor spoke at noon last Thursday urging Rotary service and manpower, praising Rotary’s role in improving international relations between North and South America. He urged youth programs, bonds, and community effort. The Pella Club membership and contributions were noted as evidence of local civic engagement.
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Law Chrysler
Grinnell
Evernor
Rotary Tite
Spe
Rotary
Sodarth
North
South Americ
Club
Aml Conmun
Tingueney
Father Flannivan
Bos
Jeep
Amen Rembrandt
Feethaven
Fineola
Gettysburg
Maye Brothers Clinic
Rochester
Pella Club
Gerview
War ration stamps update on east coast coupons
A wartime ration calendar lists new or extended validity for Food and Fuel stamps. East coast A 8 sugar stamps change, No 29 Neve stamps from Rock Pour update, No 1 stamps through January 16 for home, Air plane sheet stamps in War Ration Book 3% updated, and Brown stamps D G H through specified late 1940s dates. Green stamps A B Y remain valid through December 20.
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East Coast
Ats
Mats
Brown
Third Reformed Church to Mark Seventy Fifth Anniversary
The Third Reformed Church of Pella celebrates seventy five years since its organization on November 6, 1868. A history traces early buildings and a 1916 1917 edifice, long service by pastors, and many members serving as ministers and missionaries. The article notes strong community and spiritual contributions as the church nears its milestone.
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Third Reformed Church
Iowa
Pella
Webster School
Jesus Christ
Peter
Jesus
Plan Parade and Contest Between Halves of Game
The Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Legion and Central College Athletic dept sponsor a municipal Halloween celebration Friday October 29. Navy Cadets face Ft. Crook OmahaNebraska in a big game with free admission for costumed children and a parade between halves led by the band. Prizes in war stamps for costume contest winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
the Legion
Central College Athletic Department
Navy Cadets
Ft. Crook
Omaha
Nebraska
Pella High School
College Stadium
Hitler
Homecoming Dinner Ticket Reminder at Central College
Alumni and friends may reserve for the November 6 Homecoming dinner at Jordan Hall, 6:00 p.m. by phoning the college treasurer. Tickets cost 65e and may be paid on the eve of the dinner.
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Central
Jordan Hall
Quilt volunteers sought for Red Cross Rooms appeal
A plea from the United Service Women's Organization Quilt Committee requests sewing help for quilts and wool pieces. Residents are urged to donate by Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m., bringing quilts, lap robes, or quills, and to bring friends to assist. Mrs. Cecyle Vander Book chairs.
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Red Cross
United Service Women's Organization
Cecyle Vander Book
Dutchmen Top Simpson 8 0 In Tight Cons Test
Central’s Flying Dutchmen defeated Simpson 8 to 0 in a hard fought cons game. Bartus Geale intercepted a Simpson pass in the third quarter and returned 20 yards for a TD while Love’s extra point miss kept the score at 6 0. A safety on Redman plus a late punt battle marked the game as Central held Simpson in check with Love and Melancon providing the key runs and tackles. Central meets Ft Crook next Friday at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Simpson
Indianola
Ft. Crook
Darel Menseh
Ab Aindianola
Tre
Bartus
Geale
Love
Contrat
On On
Redman
Bill Love
Bakersfield
Calif
Husky
Connie Melancon
Buford French
Sturm
la ¥Ollett
Bud Sager
Omaha
Neb
Names of Service Men for Christmas Gift List
Churches of Pella organize Christmas boxes for service men with church ties and the United Service Women seek unconnected names. Call Mia Marion Van Gorp at Green 199 with the serviceman’s name and address.
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Pella
United Service
Mia
Marion van Gorp
Start Planning Pella Corn and Poultry Show
A Pella Chamber of Commerce committee and Pella Poultry Association members have begun plans for the annual Corn and Poultry Show with a tentative early December start. They urge wider cooperation, invite farm folks to enter top flocks and corn samples, and note last year’s limited turnout and two week delay from late planting. Officers are President Jacob De, Vice-president C T Van Lint, and Secretary-treasurer Herman Nollen. Chamber members Warner J. Vande Voort Frank Bakker Ralph Grundman Kenneth Decker will help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Pella Poultry Association
Chamber of Commerce
Association
The
Poultry Association
Jacob de
C.T. van Lint
Herman Nollen
Warner J. Vande Voort
Frank Bakker
Ralph Grundman
Kenneth Decker
Pella
Chronicle
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Cadet H. Bennett
ARMY
Gai Smith
Hesselink
Burnhorst Smith
de Prenger
Lubberden Ng RG “One
W. Tait
Green Fisk RT Boos K. Ta
Swich
Ploe Lit Cole
Sents
Forgett van Gorp
FB. Johnson
Bud Knox
Douwstra Chapel
Home Front
K. Weiland
I. Rederus
Jan Smit
HL. Douwstra
I. J. Pietenpol
P. AL Bouma
Wmn. Beckeringg
VP. Brank
Hankamp
Menning
Lawrence J. Borst
Borst
First
Holland Reformed Church
Passaic
New Jersey
S of C, Rotary, Legion and College
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