Legion Post to Lead in Civilian Defense Efforts
The Van V Van Hemert Post of the Legion held its regular monthly meeting. Officers were sworn in for emergency wartime duties in Pella, and a county-wide civilian defense plan was discussed. FBI Agent John Flynn spoke on saboteur rounds and aiding authorities, while plans for scrap drives, care packages, and a citation program for families of service members were approved. The meeting closed with a watermelon feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van V van Hemert
Legion
J. J. Syhenxa
Gerrit
Babe) Visser
Dussey
Marion County
Visser
Iit
Inh
Legion Post
Legiion
Voluntee
Henry F. Johnson
J. Hackert
A. de Reus
Willi "van de Voort
van Niewaal
N. M. Balstad
Paul Riddle
M Riddle
FBI
Vander Ark
John '. Flynn
Des Moines
United States
Bert Holz
Legion Hall
Labor Day Closing by Chamber Advises Business Men
The Chamber recommends closing all businesses on Labor Day, September 7, except food stores open until noon. Mrs. Nick Van Gorp returns from Camp Polk Louisiana to the J. H. Van Vliet home as Mr. Van Gorp attends a military school. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas of Huntington Virginia visit relatives including the Van Gorp family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Nick van Gorp
Camp Polk
Louisiana
J. H. van Vliet
Mr. van Gorp
Robert Thomas
Thomas
Effie Mac Sadler
Huntington, Virginia
P. van Gorp
Chamber of Commerce Urges Big Crowd for Sully Band Trip
At a Tuesday executive board meeting the Chamber of Commerce directed sending the Band Sully on the evening of September 9. A large Pella turnout was urged as a goodwill gesture. Anthony Tysseling chairs the rides committee and seeks drivers. Meet at the Rexall Dag Store curb at 7:00 pm. The group plans three more band concerts on September 6 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ity
Wednday
Pella
Anthony Tysseling
Tysseling
Rexall Dag
Strong Faculty Assures A Good Year At College
Central College begins the new year with full staffing despite rumors of losses. Faculty additions include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Senoi to lead music, Miss Sinnia Billups as English chair, and Mrs. Wing to teach organ. About twenty staff remain at desks, while wartime demands shape a "better than usual" year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danie
Aleda Laird
A. Awell
A. Sandyen
Drury College
Root
Ady
Central
Carl Senoi
Wing
Sinnia Billups
Miss Billups
Seome New Ments
Central College
Ulrichs to Host Share the Ride Club HQ
Ottumwa resident C. M. Harris launches a Share the Ride Club to curb highway congestion and save fuel by pairing drivers with passengers. The plan sets up an office in each Iowa town with sufficient car travel demand for club operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulrichs
Share the Ride Club
Iowa
Ottumwa
C. M. Harris
Central College Opens Ninth Decade With Convocation
Central College begins its ninetieth year with a September 1 Convocation in Downstra Chapel at 10. Rev Ralph Jennings of Sully will deliver the opening address. Registration for 1919 dates is September 1 and 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Freshmen report September 11 for instructions. Graham Hall rooms are reserved and Aschenbrenner Cottage may be used for overflow. Prospects are favorable amid high enthusiasm for the new term, with many upperclassmen absent due to enlistment and induction into the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Colles
Downstra Chapel
Ralph Jensning
Sully
Graham Hall
Aschenbrenner
Navy
Army
Central
Pella Club plans passenger ride rates and hub center
Harris announces a 14 cent per mile charge for rides with 60 percent to car owners, 5 percent to Red Cross, 10 percent to central information office, and 25 percent to the club. Warris in Pella arranged Ulrich Motor Company as headquarters. Ulrich will track riders and matches, offering rides and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Central Information Office
Harris
State Commerce Commission
Warris
Pella
John Ulich
Ulrich Motor Company
Ulrich
United Service Women organizing in Pella Iowa
In Pella a new group United Service Women gathers mothers wives and sisters whose men serve in World War II. Iowa has 117 units and aims for 500 by January 1. The Pella unit lists officers and plans fall winter projects including wool quilt scraps, a roster of service men, blood bank cooperation, scrap metal drive, and cookie can collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Red Cross
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The
Legion
Pella
Iowa
N Ist
Fil Herrold
Flora
Rhoda Woodruff
Oskaloosa
Vicw
Josephine Langerak
Legion Auxiliary
van Vark
Legion Hall
Dan Meulpolder
Des Moines
Vander Wert
Pella Airways Port Approved By Washington
Pella Airways, its rarities and equipment, along with Central College Ground School, have qualified for Civil Aeronautics Administration approval in Washington D C. The agency confirms the certificate to operate as a primary and advanced flying school, effective indefinitely, marking a significant milestone for Pella Airways and Central College in Pella Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Airways
Central College
Civil
Iown
Cen
Rally Day at Pella Christian High School
Rally Day at Pella Christian High School features two sessions at 2:00 PM and 7:20 PM with speakers Rev. N. J. Veltman and Mrs Annette Bouma. Miss Bouma, WAAC member at Fort Des Moines, is daughter of Rev. Hessel Bouma. New instructors Betty Low Bronkema and James Brass join a staff led by Principal Wm. Van Vliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Fort Des Moines
Hessel Bouma
Passaic
New Jersey
Eastern Academy
Paterson
N. J
Betty Low Bronkema
James Brass
Wm. van Vliet
K Bonkema
Church of
Orange City
Articles Made By Iowa Blind To Be Sold Here
Five gentlemen will visit Peola starting Monday September 1 to display and take orders for articles made by the Blind of Town under the Iowa Blind Commission. Supervisors Charles Pace A Conners E C Simpson J H Williams and H J Smith will represent the commission and carry credentials. Peola residents recall previous sales and the products have been well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Peila
Iowa Blind Commission
Messrs
Charles Pace
A. Connors
E. C. Simpson
J. H. Williams
H. J. Smith
Blind Commission
Pella
Central College Civian Pilot Training Courses Explained
Tunis Prins heads the Central College CPT program guiding 40 students enrolled since spring. The eight week courses cover ground school and flight training under army navy supervision. Graduates enter glider training ferry and liaison roles, with 40 percent moving into army aviation without CPT.
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Army
Navy
Central
School of the Air
C.P.T
Signal Corps
USO Drive Tops Quota With Local Support
The local USO drive nearly completes its campaign with $718 raised, funding sent to United China Relief. The Pella Defense Council thanks all volunteers and contributors for aiding service members and distributing cheer and comfort to the boys in our county.
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United China Heliet
Pella Defense Council
Blind Workmen Seek Market for Handiwork in Town
The article notes 2200 blind residents in Town, many trained in handiwork, yet lacking a market for their products. Advocates urge supporters to provide orders or deposits, stressing that the greater burden is idleness rather than blindness and urging fair pricing to keep business from failing when customers cannot pay.
War scrap drive appeal calls farmers to collect junk
In a wartime appeal directed at Pella residents, farmers and townspeople are urged to gather scrap iron and other war material from yards and barns and place it along curb lines for pickup by a junk man. Donors may bring items to De Cook's Oil Station or contact John G. Vander Werf at 204 E Third St to arrange collection and payment. The message stresses supporting front line troops and saving lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Yokio
Pella
de Cook
John G. Vander Werf
Third Street
Enrollment at Summer College Totals 225
Enrollment at Central College summer session reached 225 with students from seven states and twenty three counties. Dr Wayland Osborn led the twelve week term featuring chapel services, dramatics, music, mixers, picnics and outdoor events. The college plans to expand in-service teacher programs and an even larger summer college in 1943 as the war-year calendar tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
M Low
Physical Education Department
Wayland Osborn
Ige
Osborn
Lowa
Aarge
Central College
Ssummer College
Sailor Herbert Vander Waal Enlists in Navy
Herbert L Vand i, son of Mrs. Bertha Vander Waal of Pella, enlisted in the Navy and departed from Des Moines on August 19. He reached San Diego on August 22 and will undergo six weeks of training at Training Station San Diego California.
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Herbert
Bertha Vander Waal
Pella
Navy
Des Moines
San Diego
Herbert L. Vandi
San 0
Californi
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Uncle Sam
Chronicle
Leona Schilder
Leona
Coltowa
U.S. W
Washington
Pella Chr
Tunis Prins
New Central Building
C.P.T. Work
J. J. Lubbers
Prac.ly
Lalloetist
Uminu
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