Business men and farmers share a chicken dinner picnic
A Night School picnic at Pool Park on Thursday September 6 featured a five inning farmers versus business men softball game. The business men won after fielding woes by the farmers, followed by a long convivially led chicken dinner with abundant sides and coffee. Clay C. Barnett spoke on soil conservation and future county projects, including waste wood use and recreation plans at Prairie Lake. The gathering, praised by Marion County leaders, totaled about 130 attendees and reinforced cross community goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pool Park
Alfred Gosselink
Walter (Shum) Donai
Ralph Ver Meer
Clay Barnett
Dick Boat
Clay C. Barnett
Marion County
Clay
Ottumwa
Iowa
Barnett
Oregon
Ilinois
Prairie Lake
Soils Commissioners
Board of Supervisors
Warner Vande Voort
Chamber of Commerce
Boat
John Stierwalt
Youth Rally At the Baptist Church Tonight
The Young People plan another youth meeting after last Thursday night. The rally welcomes all ages in the city. Rev. R. P. Bronseone and his wife will arrange the service at the church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
R. P. Bronseone
Fault: A Rare Find in a World Seeking It
A thought about fault as a rare commodity in a society where many constantly seek imperfection. It suggests that people look for fault in others, yet few obstacles challenge true balance and accountability. The remark frames fault as something scarce amid ongoing scrutiny.
Polled Hereford Field Day at Van Heukelom's Sept 20
The Southeastern Polled Hereford Breeders Association hosts its first annual picnic and Field Day at Mr and Mrs Wm Van Heukelom's home near Leighton on Thursday September 20 at 1030 AM. B O Gammon shares insights from travel about Polled Herefords and Mrs John Kelleher discusses breeding and development. A judging contest, weight guessing, tattooing demonstration, and other informative features are planned. Attendees may bring a basket lunch. no beverages provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Polled Hereford Breeders Association
Wm. van Heukelom
Leighton
Annual Meeting Of Red Cross Set For Sept 8 In Pella
Pella Red Cross Chapter officers and committee heads met with Miss Agnes Carson to set the annual meeting date. The event will be at Legion Hall on Friday September 8 at 8 pm. Reports covered Home Service Production Life Safety and general chapter affairs with high activity noted in service kits robes pajamas and new projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Miss Dena Ver Stee Ed Cross
Carpenter
Warner J. Vande Voort
George Ver Streg
T. G. Fultz
D. C. Renaud
Vande Voort
Renaud
Miss Carson
Large enrollment surge at Central College noted
Central College reports 238 students this year, up from 180 last year, a 33 percent rise. The gender split shows 88 men versus 62 last year, with women increasing to 1944, 128, 1945, 150. Students hail from 14 states and abroad, including Ralph Donoso in Panama and Ruth Gosselink in Arabia, with four Brewton Negro students and diverse origins enriching the campus. Class counts include freshmen 129 sophomores 63 juniors 195 seniors 22 specials 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Alabama
California
South Dakota
North Dakota
Nebraska
Indiana
Pensylvania
Panama
Ralph Donoso
India
Dirk Muyskens
Arabia
Ruth Gosselink
France
Rene Obre
U. S
Central
Breston Normal and Industrial School For
Brewton
Ala
Wendell Chino
Mescalaro
N. M
Contour Plow Contest Draws Jasper County Crowd
About 1500 people attend the Jasper County Contour Plowing Contest at Maytag Farm east of Newton. LaVerne Rector near Monroe wins first with a 26.00 bond. Richard D. Wormley, 1944 winner, is runner-up with 93 points. Robert Roger of Newton takes third with 90 points, Harold De Penning of Reasner fourth with 88, Harry Van Zee of Prairie City fifth with 81. Elvin Stringer of Reasner fails to finish due to motor trouble. Contour cultivation and terrace building machines are shown, exciting local farmers.
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Maytag Farm
Newton
LaVerne Rector
Monroe
Richard D. Wormley
Winn
Robert Roger
Harold de Penning
Reasner
Harry van
Local volunteers sought for Knoxville Veterans Facility aid
Dr. Salisbury, manager of Knoxville Hospital, asks for volunteers for a Knoxville Veterans Facility project with details to follow. Women from Knoxville and Des Moines are already engaged. Miss Carson plans to organize the Gray Ladies upon returning to Pella in November and praised Red Cross efforts there. Six Gen Patton Sherman tanks using 75 mm and 76 mm guns reportedly knocked out twelve German tanks at Bastogne with no losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Salisbury
Des Moines
Miss Carson
Pella
Red Cross
Patton
Sherman
Bastogne
Local Ration Board to Be Discontinued Soon
After three years and nine months, the Pella Rationing Board will be dissolved and records moved to the Knoxville board to serve Marion County. Original members appointed January 7, 1942, include HP Van Gorp as chairman with Vander Wal and Kempkes. The board notes commendable service and lists figures for items handled, including automobiles, sugar, fuel, and gasoline, with volunteers aiding ration book distribution.
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Pella
Knoxville
Marion County
Pearl Harbor
Robert C. Lautenbach
Delwin de Haan
Clarence Wilkins
Verle Ver Dught
Navy
Churches Plans and Services This Sunday
Third Reformed Church offers Bible School at 9 30 with Judah's Family topic, 10 45 Thank Offering, 2 00 Holland Service, 30 p.m Christian Endeavor, 7 30 p.m Evening Service on Gods Pattern for Christian Living. Pel la Baptist Church sets 9 30 Sunday School and 10 45 Worship, youth at 6 30, gospel service 7 30 with specials by Bronseeves and a mission talk by Rev H W Munger from the Philippines. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
L. J. Borst
Judah
Thy Kingdom Come
Holland
Christian Endeavor
C. E
Pella
H.W. Munger
Gospel Hall Services and Broadcast Schedule Summary
George T. Pinches leads a Bible class at 10:00 with The Seed Plot of the Bible and the Lord's Supper at 10:45, followed by The Ministry of the Word. A 5:00 broadcast on KBIZ features The Man Who Ran for His Life Did He Succeed with Thursday exposition of I Peter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Pinches
KBIZ
I Pete Ilgrim
First Reformed Church sermon and schedule
Pastor A Haverkamp leads Sunday School at 9 am and morning service at 10 45. Pulpit exchange with Rev William C Walvoord of Eddyville Iowa at 7 30 pm with sermon The Rights of God.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Judas
William C. Walvoord
Eddyville
Towa
Puest
Easter Sunday Services at Holland and English Congregations
Rev Vermeer leads Easter Sunday morning at 10 with Holy Spirit message God s Providentia Over All. Lord's Day reading 10. Sunday afternoon English service at 1 45 sermon Dam the Captain of the Lords Host from Joshua 5 21 3 15. Evening meeting for Young People at 7. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermeer
Holland
Little Dutch Face Montezuma In Nonconference Clash
Pella High School opens the 1945 gridiron season Friday under lights at the college field. The Little Dutch meet Montezuma Indians in a nonconference game with 11 returning lettermen from a 31-man squad. Montezuma brings 8 returners from a 23-man group. Coaches expect a tight matchup as both teams seek early advantage.
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Pella
Little Dutch
Montezuma Indians
Renaud Rysdam
Montezuma
College Field
Gaass
van Roekel
Nesbit
Dr Noel Logan to Move to Omaha as Music Director
Dr Noel J Logan resigns from Central College to move to Omaha Nebraska where he will teach voice direct the Omaha Civic Chorus and serve as Director of Music at First Baptist Church He is a former Dean of Music at Omaha University and directed large chorus presentations including Messiah Elijah and The Creation while in Omaha
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Noel J. Logan
Central College
Omaha
Nebraska
First Baptist Church
Logan
Omaha University
Civic Chorus
Elijah
Chronicle
Pella
Iast
Kiwanis Club
Open Bible Church Revival and Evangelistic Services
Church schedule lists 9:30 a.m. prayer meeting 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with the Washington Trio. Evening services at 7:20 p.m. feature congregational singing and the trio, with a 2:00 p.m. Ladies Dorcas and Prayer Band at the Wm. Van Dyk residence. Midweek services at 200 pam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Bible Church
Wm. Christopulos
Washington Trio
Overcom
Clarence “Vogelanital
Econd Reformed Church Morning and Evening Services
The Rev. Tunis Prins will lead both the morning and evening worship at ECOND REFORMED CHURCH with services noted for 1:30 a.m. and 45 am and 3 Y pan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Econd Reformed
Tunis Prins
Talk by Reverend Bronleewe Energizes Clubmen Postwar Hope
Kiwanians heard Rev R P Bronleewe at the Baptist church note victory sacrifices and unity as key to ending war. He warned wars persist while sins rise as industry leads. Urged postwar cleanup at home to curb delinquency and revive faith, comparing to 1858 revival. Guests included Lt Victor Burkman, Harve Van Gorp, Gilbert Boat, and Connie Muyskens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Bronleewe
The
Baptist Church
Bronleewe
Ile
Victor Burkman
Harve van Gorp
Gilbert Boat
Rev
Cornelius Muyskens
Connie
Pella
Blom markets near ten tons of fine porkers
On Thursday September 6 Blom, a farmer southeast of Pella, marketed eighty one head of hogs. Born in late February the pigs developed rapidly to an average weight of 236 pounds. Good care and management were credited for the result. The farm is neat and well cared for, with soil saving practices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Blom
Pella
Local club bids farewell to members heading to Omaha
The article notes the election of the club's first president and mentions Mrs. Logan and their children Miss Marilee and Edward staying briefly before relocating to Omaha. It reflects on friendships formed and expresses wishes for their success and happiness as they depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Marilee
Edward
Omaha
Farmers Club Wiener Roast and Party at Bunker Hill
Lake Prairie Township Farm Bureau hosts a wiener roast and party at Bunker Hill schoolhouse Friday evening with six o'clock assembly. Marion County Extension Director John Stierwalt will show movies as 4-H leaders present club achievements and aims to boost youth participation and Hub program support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Lake Prairie Township
Bunker Hill
John Stierwalt
Marion County
Bureau
Band to Close Concert Season Saturday Night
The Pella Chamber of Commerce Band will close the season with a Saturday evening concert weather permitting. Joyce Wesselink and Martin will be soloists in four vocal numbers. Directors and players deserve thanks for a season of good entertainment amid many absences. Next year looks brighter with a strong program featuring Anchor's Aweigh and The World is Waiting for the Sunrise among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Ton of Fryers Replaces Family Car in War Era
Dr. Goldsmith, biology professor at Central College, traded his car for 700 baby chicks amid a gas shortage two years ago. Battery and pen fed fryers filled Uncle Sam's meat stock for two seasons, with debates over free range versus battery farming. He and his 13 year old son may continue raising some, but a car is now needed again as he contemplates driving lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Goldsmith
Central College
Uncle Sam
Dean
Goldsmith
Plans for Pella Horse Show and Iowa Trail Ride
Horse Show committee members H. W. Vriezelaar Elbert Van Maanen and Johnnie Van Zee met with Chamber officers to set the show for Friday October 5 with a public meeting October 4. Town Trail Riders will overnight in Pella on their Des Moines to Des Moines ride, dinner planned Friday night. Budget set for both events. details to follow in The Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Des Moines
Pellainy
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Chronicle
Ration Chairman Urges Housewives to Check Prices
I P Van Gorp, chairman of the War Price and Rationing Board in Pella, warns housewives about price controls on services like dry cleaning and appliance repairs. He notes ceilings on repairs and posted prices, urging vigilance to prevent runaway prices and deflation and to aid soldiers eager to return to normal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I P. van Gorp
War Price and Rationing Board of
Pella
Terrace Building Contest To Be Held September 20
A terrace constructing contest organized by the Knox ville Community Club will take place at 10:00 a.m. on September 20 on the Cyril Rees farm, five miles east of Pleasantville on the Stringtown road, with twelve two person teams entering. Prizes total 25.00 for first, 12.60 for second, 10.00 for third, 7.50 for fourth, 5.00 for sixth, plus an extra 6.00 cash for the overall winner to fund travel to the nine county plowing contest in Polk County on September 27. An Iowa State College bow machine will be shown on a tractor, and a Methodist lunch will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Cyril Rees
Pleasantville
Stringtown
Red Rock
Knoxville Community Club
Polk County
Iowa State College
Methodist Church of
Knoxville
Soil Conservation Workers
Pella
W. H. O. to feature Central College on air
Edith Webber presents Central College on the Younkers Program this Friday at 11 80. The broadcast will highlight Iowa colleges with largely historical material. Personalities from Pella’s early days are expected to be mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Webber
Younkers
Central College
Colleges of
Iowa
Miss Webber
Pella
Weather Summary for Pella Last Week
Precipitation in Pella totaled 1.18 inches with 1.07 inches on Sunday September 9. The lowest temperature recorded Monday September 10 was 48 degrees. Report by H. K. Pals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
H. K. Pals
Central Grid faces tough season for Central football team
Central's football schedule includes September 22 opener versus State Teachers and later games against Wartburg Dubuque Luther Cornell and Simpson A 35 man squad reports for daily practice with five lettermen and several veterans including Bud Bonwell Chuck De Wild and Howard Lowe The roster lists players from multiple states and towns plus student veterans returning from service as the team builds depth and experience for the season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Don Walton
Richland
G. I's
Central
Bud Bonwell
Shenandoah
Chuck de Wild
Pella
Howard Lowe
Kenneth Bonthuis
Rock Valley
Melvin Bonwell
Tom Carlson
Chicago
Ill
Wendell Chino
Sante Fe
N. M
Joe Cochran
North English
George Dare
Chuck" de Wild
Peila
Merlin Finke
Crawfordsville
Wayne Graham
Kenneth Hadley
LaVerne Hoekstra
Roger Hamilton
Lee Kester
Philadelphia
Marvin Kettler
Fulton
Robert Mark
Knoxville
Mensch
Russell Miller
Maurice Mincart
William Morgan
Dirk Muyskens
Arcot
India
William Figg Fwashington
Women's Mission Conference Here Friday Sept 21
The 39th annual Conference of the Women's Missionary Union of Classis Pella, Reformed Church, convenes Friday September 21 at Second Reformed Church. A fine program with music and inspiring messages features Mrs. R Meengs and Mrs. Peter Van Ess. Morning session 10 to lunch. afternoon 2 pm. Visitors from nearby churches expected. attendees asked to bring lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Union of
Classis Pella
Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
Re Meengs
Peter van Ess
George Gosse
Band Concert Earns Over Two Hundred for Pella Band
The people of Gully and nearby areas greatly appreciated the Band Concert presented by the Pella Band last Wednesday evening. Proceeds from the stand totaled over two hundred dollars with one hundred thirty five dollars net after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gully
Viele Ity
Pella
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Clarence Vander Linden
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C. R
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Sadler
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W. Tait
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Rouw
Pella High
Bloomfield
West Tech
Chariton
Valley West
Osceola
Noel Logan
Sully Reformed Church
Arthur J. Bennink
Red. Vanden Berg
Bella, Lowa
Reverend R. P. Bronleewe
Bronleeve
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Blom
Anchor
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March
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Alford
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Lille
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Women’s Mission Conference
Mueller
Lenora van Dellen
L. Borst
Reetings
R. Meengs
Women’s Boards
G. Gosselink
Solo
John Prindle Scott
Melba Hoekstra Petzold
Hour of Prayer
G. B. Nevin
C. de Bruin
Song of Love
C.F. Mueller
Leona Vander Inden
P. van Ess
B.S. Asford
Melba Petzold
Joyce Werselink
CG. Doige
R. Meongs
Leater Muiler
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