Recreation Hall Opens In Pella High Plans October Grand Opening
Local effort to revive the Pella High Recreation Hall began with a January opening, then attendance declined due to unattractive surroundings and poor cooperation. The Senior Committee aims to re paint redecorate and re launch in October with new name ideas, a radio, two ping pong tables, weekly tournaments and entertainment. membership around $1.50 monthly. donations welcomed to cover costs and decor.
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Pella High
Pella
Aris
B. F. Vander Linden
Peter van Gorp
Allies Push Nazis From Holland Rotterdam Entry Reported
News from the Dutch front highlights Allied armies entering Rotterdam while Belgium is freed and German positions crumble across Europe. Reports claim Patton and Patch forces move toward Germany and France as Soviet drives intensify, with heavy air and naval action shaping an imminent end to the European war.
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Rotterdam
Netherlands
Belgium
Calais
England
Patton
Germany
Moselle
Patch
France
Russia
Reich
Bulgaria
Finland
Norway
Italy
Pacific
Philippines
Japan
Hungry Visitors Report Food Use at Red Cross Club Italy
A recent report tallies items consumed by soldiers at an American Red Cross club in Italy on a Saturday. The totals include 7,970 raisin buns, 9,725 cakes, 432 cans of milk, 540 pounds of sugar, 360 pounds of coffee and 84 gallons of ice cream, all served as snacks excluding the club restaurant.
Rotary heard Dr L R Scudder tell of Arabia
Dr Louis R Scudder of Arabia spoke to the Rotary Club about his Kuwait assignment. He described Kuwait’s hospital, water scarcity, shipbuilding under 500 ton teak vessels, pearl fishing revival, and smuggling as a social issue. He noted visits with Dr Paul Harrison and discussed local Arab attitudes toward smuggling.
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Rotary
Louis R. Scudder
Arabia
Rotary Club
Kuwait
Scudder
Indiana
Hope College
Rush Medical College
Reformed Church of America
Paul Harrison
Notice to Car Owners for Gasoline Ration Applications
The War Price and Rationing Board warns car owners that basic gasoline ration notices expire September 21. If new rations are needed by September 22, obtain application blanks from gasoline stations or banks and mail promptly to allow processing time. Late submissions may miss ration delivery. Chairman Hi P. Van Gorp. War Price and Rationing Board 63 2 Hi.
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P. van Gorp
President of Calvin College To Speak Here
The Calvin College president will address a public meeting at First Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids on Tuesday evening September 12. The speaker, a leading church figure, has a background as professor and pastor and has chaired Calvin College since 1940. The event invites all interested members of the Christian Reformed community in Pella and surrounding areas to hear him.
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Calvin College
Schultze
Pella
Christia Church
Missionary to Speak to Baptist Women Thursday
Victor Swanson of Missouri, formerly a missionary to Morocco, will address the ladies missionary society of the local Baptist church Thursday at 2 30 p m. He translated the New Testament into the Moroccan language during forty years of service and once lived at Casablanca near a Roosevelt era conference. Mrs A A Swanson is his relative and the ladies are invited.
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Victor Swanson
Sus City
Missouri
Mohammed Morocco
Asrer
Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Rooms Needed for College Men at Central College in Pella
Central College asks citizens of Pella to house male students when school opens September 18. Past cooperation enabled good housing for many men. those with rooms should contact the College Office or Prof. Herbert Mentink, Director of Housing.
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Central College
Pella
Herbert Mentink
Foundations of the Faith and The Lord's Supper at Kinene church
At the Churches Knenes the minister leads a 10:00 Bible Class on The Foundations of the Faith followed by an 11:00 am service The Lord's Supper and the Ministry of the Word of God A 7:30 pm sermon titled The Call of the Most Distinguished Guests of Man and Thursday at 7:00 pm Mr Pinches continues Bible Talks on The Wonders of the Sign of Jonas the Prophet George 1
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Knenes
Pinches
Jonas
George 1
Special program at Lyons School Sunday sermon
A. A. Swanson pastor leads a Lyons school program at 9 30 a m on Sunday September 10 with Morning Worship at 10 15 Youth Fellowship Meeting and service at Second Church of Christ Ref Church Theo P Verhulst minister Morning Worship features guest preacher The Rev R H Hann of Peoria Holland service follows Evening war s text Genesis 26 34 20 15 unchurched and those without a church home invited to worship Come thou with us and we will do thee good Numbers 10 20 ip
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A. A. Swanson
Lyons School
P. Verhulst
R. H. Hann
Peoria
Christ as Prophet Sermon at First Church
First Christ Church announces a Sunday sermon by Minister J Van der Ploeg at 11:00 a.m. on Acts 3:22. The service invites unchurched and new residents to attend, with a call to approach God with thanksgiving and worship.
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J. van der Ploeg
Christ
Sermons March at Third Reformed Church Lawrence J. Borst
The Third Reformed Church announces morning worship at 10 46 am with a sermon titled The Believer and the Resurrection led by Minister Lawrence J Borst and a Sunday evening service at 7 30 pm featuring a sermon on Total Invo Saved.
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Third Reformed Church
Lawrence J. Borst
Sully Reformed Church Service Notes
Arthur J. Bennink leads morning worship at 10:00 with sermon on Bible Beatitudes dwelling in God's house. Sunday School follows at 11:40 focusing on the lesson God's Heart med rails of Christ. Junior sermon titled God and Me.
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Sully Reformed
Arthur J. Bennink
God
Christ
Day Mounted King at First Reformed Church
A Sunday morning worship led by Minister A. Haverkamp at First Reformed Church with morning sermon on keeping faith and salvation. Sunday School proceeds in the same service, focusing on religious instruction for all ages.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Rally Day Observed At Pella Christian High
Pella Christian High School will host its fourth annual rally day on Friday September 8 with 2:00 afternoon and 8:00 p.m. evening programs. Rev C De Leeuw and Rev Walter Tecuwissen Jr will speak at respectively the First Christian Reformed Church and auditorium of the First Christian Reformed Church. Refreshments, enlarged enrollment, and plans for a new building are noted.
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Pella Christian High School
North Main
C. de Leeuw
Pella
Tracy
First Christian Reformed Church
Liberty and
Second Streets
Walter T
United Priian Church of
Indianola
Pella Christian High
Wm. van Vliet
Pella Christian High Association
L. Borst
Janet de Jong
Alvina Sjuardemn
F Ref
Borst
Walter Tecuwissen, Jr
Open Bible Church Weekly Schedule
Pastor Wm Christopulas leads Sunday School at 9 45 with age specific classes and family attendance. Morning Worship at 11 features a sermon by the pastor. Evening events include Young People's meeting at 6 and Evangelistic service at 7 40 with music. Prayer meeting Tuesday at 8 and Bible Study Thursday at 8.
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Open Bible Church
Wm. Christopulas
Second Reformed Church Service Schedule
The Second Reformed Church lists R. J. Vanden Berg as minister with Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship follows at 30 a.m. The Ideal Church is sung at 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship. Miss Anna Pinneo, a member of the American Missionary Society, is mentioned among attendees.
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Second Reformed Church
R. J. Vanden Berg
Notice to Public on Wrapping Paper and Bag Shortage
Merchants report a shortage of wrapping paper and paper bags and urge public conservation. Bring your own bag or basket and reuse bags by taking them to merchants for re use. War Price and Rationing Board chairman H. P. Van Gorp administers the notice.
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H. P. van Gorp
In Greece During Nazi Invasion Describes Suffering
A firsthand account from Greece details the Nazi invasion and the severe suffering endured by the Greek nation. It calls for readers to learn about the hardships faced by Greeks and their resilience amid occupation.
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Greece
Driver Escaped Death by a Moment in Detroit Cab
A driver narrowly avoided death, aided from the taxi by John W. Vos. The Pella Chamber of Commerce Band performs its season finale on Saturday evening September 2, under Director Rayper. Expect special numbers, including a sax sextet, with solos by Leonard Alen and Esther Revends, as the band marks its summer concert series. The Lorion Post commander and band committee chair Van de Voort thank the audience and note former musicians serving the country.
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Pella Chamber of Commerce
Rayper
Woo
Leonard Alen
W Nor van de Voort
Lorion Post
Chamber of Commerce
Flor
Esther Revrends
Marines
Furlouch
Neert
Urge Buying Fuel Oil Now
Local War Price and Rationing Board chairman H. P. Van Gorp urged residents of Pells to order fuel oil early as stocks fall and cold weather nears. He cited refinery focus on military needs, dealer manpower shortages, and aging equipment threatening prompt delivery, making early purchasing imperative.
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Pells
H. P. van Gorp
Fuet
Towns ration timetable and tire certificate changes
War time rationing details list changes in certificates for tires inner tubes and farm implement tires. Periodic passenger car tire inspections end but owners keep inspection records. Requires inspection before a ration certificate to replace certain tires. Various coupons and validity dates for gasoline fuel and sugar allocations are outlined with application periods and special requirements for canning sugar.
Gasoline Tanker Overturns and Bursts into Flames in Pella
A Skelly Oil gasoline transporter overturned on Main Street in downtown Pella between 8:30 and 9:30 AM. Driver Wesley Opens of Des Moines escaped with a partner and was aided by onlookers as flames engulfed the cab and the burning tank threatened nearby cars and a furniture store. Firefighters, aided by bystanders kept a safe perimeter, combats the blaze with water jets. several vehicles suffered heat and brick-front damage, marking Pella's most dramatic fire since a Star Oil incident years earlier.
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Pella
Skelly Oil Company
Hunter Ballincor Ern
Wormhoudt Furniture
Wesley
Des Moines
Skelly
Oskaloosa
Pella National Bank
Main Street
Highway 163
John W. Vos
Mr. Stevens
Re Department
Fred Veenstra
Hunter Ballenger
H. Wideen
Airport Emplovene
Star Oil Co
South Pella
Public invited to hear talk on Greece Sunday
Miss Annie Pinnco social worker will address the Second Reformed Church service on Greece under German occupation. A Oberlin graduate, she spent 33 years in Greece and nearby lands, survived refugee crises, and reported on famine in 1941 42. She has since given more than 60 talks for Greek War Relief and related groups.
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Greece
Miss Prince
Oberlin Colle
Near East
American Board of Missions
Smyrna
Athens
Prineo
Pinnco
Drottningholm
Greek War Relief Association
American Board of Mission
Interesed
Stamp Program List Confirms Several Coupons Remain Valid
A historical notice lists various coupon groups and stamps remaining valid indefinitely or indefinitely with updated gate statuses. It includes Spare Processed Foods A8 to Z8 and A5 to L6 in Book 4 Blue Stamps, Fats and Cheese, and Ab BB C5 D5 also in Book 4 Red Stamps. E6 F5 G5 Red Stamps in Book 4 are now gate 3 and indefinite. Shoes Coupon 1 Airplane Stamp Book 3 (1 pair) valid indefinitely. Coupon 2 Airplane Stamp Book 3 (1 pair) valid indefinitely.
Famous Male Quartet Coming To Sully Sept 13
The Global Gospelaires Male Quartette of Northwestern Theological Seminary and Bible Training School Minneapolis will give a gospel concert at Sully Community Church Sully Iowa on September 13 at eight o clock. The program includes hymns gospel songs spirituals and cornet solos by Bryce Augsburger. A free will offering will be taken for the school.
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Global Gospelaires
Northwestern Theological Seminary and
Bible Training School
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Sully Community Church
Sully
Chicago
Illinois
Buffalo
New York
Bryce Augsburger
Quartette
Planning Meeting At Plainview School On Monday
Farmers around Plainview School tract near Pella plan a series of Monday meetings starting Sept 12 at eight oclock to study soil erosion control. President Gerry Tysseling leads, Lyman Eells guides planning. all interested landowners welcome to join.
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Plainview School
Plainview
Pella
Soil Conservation Service
United States
Plainview School Conservation Group
Gerrit Tysseling
Lyman Eells
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Vander Lugt
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William Terpstra
Muncie
George Douma
Ralph Ver Meer
Frank Frush
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Waukonda Golf and Country Club
Henry Schultze
First Baptist Church
Rev. C. de Leeuw
Annie KE. Pinnca
Annie E. Pinneo
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