Last Concert for Band Next Saturday Eve in Pella
The Pella Chamber of Commerce Band performs its final 1941 season concert on Saturday evening September 18. Master of ceremonies Charles F. Dykstra will guide a patriotic program featuring vocal solos, instrumental solos, a trio, baton twirlers, vibraphone, cornet, and saxophone pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Henry Kuyper
Charles F. Dykstra
Sgenia Dent
Chamber of Commerce
Marcia Kuyper
Mickey Ve
War Maneuvers Report From Soldier Bevan
Pvt P H Bevan describes three weeks of field maneuvers near Lazens with marching under sun and rain, fox holes built for protection, and occasional enemy contact. He notes comfort and discipline challenges, meals on duty, and longing for a furlough to visit home, while reflecting on logistics, communications, and the contrast with air corps work.
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Zens
Air Corps
Pvt
P. H. Bevan
Card of Thanks for Kenneth John Ver Meer
The Ver Meer family express appreciation to neighbors relatives and friends for kind acts after the death of their son Kenneth John. They thank Rev John Vander Ploeg and Mr N Bogard for comforting words and acknowledge flowers cards and expressions of sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth John
John Vander Ploeg
N. Bogard
Anthony J. Ver Meer
Dodge Dealer Back From New Model Preview
A. B. Van Houweling reports from a Des Moines Dodge dealers meeting. Officials previewed upcoming All-Fluid Drive models with a 105 horsepower engine and emphasized dealer roles in supporting national defense through trucks. Public details will be released at announcement time. The new cars are on display at Van Houweling showrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. van Houweling
van Houweling Auto Co
Dodge
Des Moines
van Houweling
van Houweling Show Rooms
Henry Slot Undergoes Surgery at Mahaska Hospital
Henry Slot submitted to an operation at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa on Tuesday morning September 9. Earlier the same day Gary Vande Haar had his tonsils removed at Mercy hospital, marking concurrent minor procedures in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Slot
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Gary Vande Haar
Mercy Hospital
Farewell Party for Dr Wilhite in Knoxville
More than two hundred Legionnaires Auxiliaries and Knoxville citizens attended a six oclock banquet at the Knoxville Memorial building on September 5th honoring Dr O C Wilhite retiring from U S Veterans Facility service at age 65. The event featured remarks by Judge Hayes and tributes from Des Moines officials plus a birthday toast by Judy Hayes with past and present Post leaders expressing high regard for Wilhite. He and Mrs Wilhite anticipate homesickness but plan to return someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Niewaal
Dist
Knoxville
Knoxville Memorial Building
O. C. Wilhite
U. S. Vetera
Dr. Wilhite
American Legion
Des Moines
Wm. S. van Hemert
Baty Tucker Legion Post
Art Levin
Wm. C. Palmer
Henry Heinz
Wilhite
Department of Iowa Legion
Pigg
Knoxville Christian Church
Bary Tucker Post
Baty Tucker
Levin
Judy Hayes
Baty Tucker Post
Legion
Judge Hayes
Robert J. Shaw
Sigourney
W. B. Nugent
Des’ Moines
U. S. Veterans
Ray Murray
Iowa
Geo. A. Mahot
Americanism
R. J. (Skin) Laird
Department of Town Legion
M. L. Curtis
Iowa Liquor Commission
Washington, D. C
Salisbury
General Hines
Washington, D
James I. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Town Department Legion
Shirley Harvister
Tommy Stewart
Dolliver
Mra. Wilhite
Doctor Wilhito
van Veen-Van Hemert Post
All 8
Central College graduates land teaching placements nationwide
The Central College teachers' placement bureau announced appointments for last year's graduates in education. Placements span New Sharon, Porte City, Leona Breuklander to Scarsboro, Jenn Butler to Stronghurst, Jo ry Du Bois to Wallikron, Claire Faust to Conesville, and many others including Mary Frances Jones to Numa and Hazel Alferts to Kellogg, among numerous two year elementary graduates also placed in districts from Ex tra to Buffalo Center.
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Central College Teachers’ Placement Bureau
Toam
New Sharon Porte City
Leona Breuklander
Pella
Des Moines
Searshoro
Muriel Calvert
Ft. Dodge
LeRoy
Nellie Dikkenberg
Prairie City
Grayhawk
Myra. Hymans
Hull
Corwith
Jean Kooreman
Alton
Castana
Gladys Kuiper
Tyndall
S. Dake
Buffalo Center
Rose Pell
Morrison, NL
Morrison
Wilma van Duren
New Sharon
Blairsburg
Paul De Wit Held Over to Grand Jury in Forgery Case
Paul De Wit bound to the Marion county grand jury on forgery charges involving a check for $800 bearing the names Johanna Rou wenhorst and Bertha Rou wenhorst of Pella. He appeared before Justice W J Howell with bond set at $2500, facing October term court action. foreclosures against three De Wit properties in Pella were also announced by I C Johnson for the Oskaloosa Home Loan & Building association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna
Bertha Rouwenhorst
Paul de Wit
Pella
W. J. Howell
Ka Grand Jury
de Witt
Marion County
Rock Island, I
Community National Bank & Trust Co
Knoxville
Leighton Bank
H. R. Vander Linden
de Wit
Vander Linden
I. C. Johnson
Oskaloosa Home Loan & Building Association
Oskaloosa
Marion
Loan Association
Des Moiges
Rock Island
Hackett
Carlon
Oskaloosa Herald
Gratitude for support after loss of husband and father
We thank friends, neighbors, and relatives for kindness, flowers, and heartfelt words during the death of our husband and father Clarence Grandia. Mia and Family extend sincere appreciation for support.
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Mia
Clarence Grandia
Local Banquet Attendee List Receives Notice
Auxiliary unit in attendance from the city included Mrs. Wm. H. Van Hemert, Martin Paardekooper, and Oren H. Van Niewaal, the district Legion Publicity Chairman, according to the report from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Wm
van Hemert
Martin Paardekooper
Oren
van Niewaal
Th District Legion Publicity
Army Letter from Jimmy Sents at Fort Warren
James Sents reports from Fort Francis E. Warren in Wyoming his payroll duties in the officer administrative department. He describes counting payrolls totaling over 250000 for enlisted men and a monthly payroll around a million dollars. He notes wage increases, plans for Baltimore Finance School, and his contentment with food, living conditions, and hours.
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Chronicle
James Sents
Fort
F. E. Warren
Pella
Towa
Jimmy Lents
Fort Francis E. Warren
Wyoming
Army
Baltimore
Maryland
Jimmy Sents
Wedding in Church Draws Noted Attendance with Pastel Bridesmaids
The ceremony was held in the church and the wedding ranks among the season’s loveliest and most widely attended events. Six bridesmaids wore pastel shades while the bride’s flowing gown blended rose chiffon with simple punk accessories.
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Warsaw
N. Y
Child survives highway fall with minor injuries
Donna Rae Kirk of Haman fell from her parents car into the highway’s path. A second car approached as she rolled into traffic, but the vehicle passed over her without serious harm, leaving her with bruises but no major injuries.
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Donna Rae Kirk
Haman
Juste
Donna
Voices on Jehovahs Witnesses in Pella Street Sales
A Pella audience debates Jehovahs Witness street literature from Melcher and Knoxville. Some favor arresting and fining vendors for license violations, others claim such preaching provokes martyrdom and public disruption. Critics allege anti worship rhetoric and funding by Hitler propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
Melcher
Knoxville
Pella
Pel- In
P.M
Mahaska Co AAA Election Set for Sept 19 1942
Mahaska County farmers will vote Friday September 19 to elect township and county AAA committee members and delegates to the county convention on September 20. Voters must have cooperated in 1941 agricultural conservation or plan to participate in 1942. Meeting sites and times are listed for Black Oak Prairie Richland Scott Martha Jansz and others. Also noted is a motor trip by Miss Jansz and Mr Baer with destinations in California.
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Mahaska County
Henry Veenstra
Mahaska County Aaa
Veenstra
Black Oak
Leighton
Prairie
New Sharon
Richland
Peor
Scott
Olivet
Martha Jansz
William Baer
Doris Eveland
California
Junsz
Los Angeles
First Aid Classes Study Falls and How to Carry Injured
Mrs Helen Kempkes outlines home fall risks and safe practices for carrying injured persons. Emphasizes elderly vulnerability, proper lighting, handrails, not using ladders as steps, and careful lifting with improvised stretchers or standard equipment. Next sessions cover emergencies and other common conditions at Webster school in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kempkes
Jim van Zee
R. F. Blecka
John Vander Horst
Irvin Jelema
Klaas Int'veld
Ray Vander
America
Webster
Knoxville Schools Win Top Exhibits at State Fair
Knoxville public schools earned blue ribbons for the complete exhibit of school work and for the industrial arts display at the State Fair. Superintendent M A Trabert notes the exhibit was the largest ever shown, occupying twice the space of previous years. The general exhibit covered all grades and the industrial arts exhibit included 12 classes with Knoxville taking 11 firsts and one second.
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Knoxville Public Schools
Knoxville
M. A. Trabert
Knoxville Journal
First Aid Class Meets Tonight At Legion Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a First Aid Class meeting at Legion Hall this Thursday evening September 11 at 8 00 o clock. Anyone may join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Dorothy Cook Accepts English Post in Eagle Grove
Miss Dorothy Cook departed last week Saturday for Eagle Grove Iowa to take a position in the English department at the Junior College of the city.
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Dorothy Cook
Eagle Grove
Iowa
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Philip Bevan
Somewhere In
Kenneth John Ver Meer
DR. C. Wilhite
Knoxville Veterans’ Facility
Central College
Albert Colyn Sale
Fort Warren
Cheyenne
Wyomin
Voice of
Mahaska Co. Aaa
Vogelaar
Shiichmoets
London Bridge
Plymouth
Pella, Iowa
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