Pella service man dies in Hastings munitions blast
Bert Edward Hugen Seaman First Class, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hugen, died at the Naval Ammunition Depot Hastings Nebraska on September 15 while riding in a jeep near the dump. He was born January 22 1916 in Prairies Iowa graduated from Peoria Law School in 1932 joined Coast Guard October 1942 and served at New Orleans Grayton Beach Florida Fort Robinson Nebraska and St Louis before death at Maings Nebraska. He was 25 years old. He leaves his widow Gerlene Anna Ozing two brothers John and William a sister Marjorie and two nephews. Interment at Oakwood cemetery.
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Naval Ammunition
Hastings
Nebraska
Coast
Pell
Second Christian Reformed Church
Theo Ver Hulst
Legion
Oakwood Cemetery
Bert Edward Hugen
Henry Hugen
Jessie de Vries
Prailly
Iowa
Peoria
Second
Christian Reformed Church
Pella
Gerlene Anna Ozing
Hi Country
Coast Guard
Des’ Moin
New Orles
Success Grayton Beach
Florida
Fort Robinson
Naval Air Station
St. Louis
Naval Ammunition Depot
Maings
Henry Mugen
John
William
Raymond
Marjorie
Reopening Plans For The Kletz Club In Pella
The Pel la senior committee outlined finances for eight months Oct to June totaling about 600 dollars for rent heat decor refreshments and entertainment. Contributions and local civic group support will cover costs. Volunteers led by Bob and Martha Lautenbach will staff weekly evenings Wednesday Friday and Saturday with a radio phonograph to replace a jukebox. The hall will be redecorated and renamed for a fresh, enjoyable season.
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Pella
Lawrence Van Zee Killed When Tractor Hit Mine
A wartime letter reports Technician Lawrence Van Zee killed on July 24 during a mission on Tinian Island. The 77th Amphibian Tractor Battalion mourns his loss, describing him as a splendid soldier held in high regard. Public memorial services are planned for September 20 at the Third Ref Church.
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Lawrence van Zee
Thrail
Cenniiae
Fechairian
Rade Lawrene van Zee
Sietios
Trias Pelaneh
Ad Mee
van Son Tetter
Lawrence
van Zees
Mr. van
Tinian Island
Marianas
Imine
Quartermaster General
Washington, D.C
Joseph E. Maura
Cay
van Zee
Third
Refc
Pella High Ties Montezuma in First 1944 Game
Pella High School opened the 1944 season at Montezuma Friday night with a 13 to 13 tie. Montezuma led 13 in the first half on two Van Cleave runs. Pella tied late in the second half after Vander Ploeg and Lankelma connected on a 36 yard pass, with final stalemate after a tense fourth quarter.
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Kenneth Vander Linden
Pella High School
Montezuma
Ray Rouw
Pella
Thei
Bella
Phil van Cleave
Mon- van Cleave
Vive
C. van der Ploeg
Plow Terrace Contest Set For September 27
A terrace building demonstration by the Rex Colwell firm will be held four miles west and slightly south of Knoxville starting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday September 27. A contest among builders, with ten cash prizes led by a fiat prize, a $2 band, will be sponsored by the Knoxville Community Club. Soil District workers have arranged the event with participants including Lea Goad Howard Shiry brothers Maddy brothers Lawrence Boscaird Charles Bailey Clarence Roebuck John Fisher and Son Ray Shillling Lowell Johnson Hack Templeton Dale Core. Dinner provided by Lincoln Church ladies, noon program led by Ralph Grandman, with speakers from State and county conservation offices. Farmers from Marion Mahaska Jasper counties invited to attend. program promises soil conservation learning and交流 discussion.
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Rex Colwell
Knoxville
Knoxville Community Club
Lea Goad
Howard
Shiry Brothers
Maddy
Lawrence Boscaird
Charles Bailey
Clarence Roebuck
John Fisher
Ray Shilling
Lowell Johnson
Hack Templeton
Dale Core
Lincoln Church
Ralph Grandman
M County Soils District
Harry Linn
Mary of Agriculture
Frank Mendell
Iowa
Allege
Wapol
Jim Hatchener
Warren Co
Jim Hammerly
Jasper County
Marion
Mahaska
Jasper Counties
Labor Shortage Brought Home to College Women
Central College women moving into Graham Hall face a real power and floor shortage as skilled labor cannot be found amid war times. Floors are partly laid, walls smell of tar, and officials coordinate delays with the contractor while students remain undaunted and invite visitors to future Open House.
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Central College
Graham Hall
Correction notice on Oskaloosa society gathering
The Chronicle notes a September 14 society item from the De Geus home honoring Jacob De Geus in Oskaloosa. A list of attendees omitted Mrs. J M Gosselink, an unintentional oversight the paper regrets sincerely.
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Chronicle
Anton de Geus
Oskaloosa
Jacob de Geus
J. M. Gosselink
Elderly Aldens couple celebrate sixty six years married
Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson of Aldens marked sixty six years of marriage. They wed when fourteen and are now eighty. Fourteen of their twenty one children survive. Mr Johnson has been doing manual labor in Grundy county recently.
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Joe Johnson
Aldens
Johnson
Grundy County
Baptists to Host State Convention Here This December
Local Baptists announce the state convention will meet here December 11. The event, featuring 281 churches and 60,000 members, will center at Central College Chapel with speakers including Dr. Smith of San Diego and Dr. Earle V. Pierce of Minneapolis. Banquets and pageants plan for December 26, while housing for 450 delegates poses a key challenge.
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TSE
Lowa
Union Ant
Suirlington
Tecame
Cal Baptists
Central College
Central
First
Baptist Church
San Diego
California
Smith
May Keables
Earle V. Pierce
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Dr. Pierce
Northern Baptist Convention
Laddie Seeks Hope at Mayo Clinic For Rare Disorder
Kenneth Roy Kisn aged six from Pella suffers since infancy from a nervous disorder causing great pain. Doctors at Mayo Clinic Rochester report groundbreaking drug Intocastrin shows promise by easing pain and giving rest without harming mental function. Return visit planned as family remains hopeful for further relief and recovery.
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minnesota
Kenneth Roy
Klyns
Kenneth
Open House Invites Guests to Call Local Pastor
The home seeks guests for upcoming events and asks interested parties to contact the local pastor or Pred Lautenbueh for details.
Plans for Russian relief clothing drive announced
Fall cleanups become wartime treasure hunts to aid Russians starting life anew in liberated villages. TL Anderson, chair of the local Clothing Drive, urges housewives to donate wearable garments found in attics and basements. Donors will receive a free show ticket at the New Hope theater on September 20 featuring Bart Wyck and Accordini. A committee of ladies will manage distribution and tickets while allied groups are invited to participate.
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Joe Anderson
The
Holp
Une Ton
Pelle
TL Anderson
Wartorn
Spain
Anderson
Russia
Bartwyck
Door Me
Lisa Hig Jas
Prost
New Holland Theatre
Central College Football Prospects Talked by Kiwanis
Tunis Prins and Eldon Tharpe spoke to the Kiwanis about Central College’s 1944 grid prospects. They noted 48 registered boys and 22 out for football, with 9 having prior experience. Discussions covered Tye, single wing punt, and double wing back formations and the impact of squad personnel on scheme choice.
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Tunis
Kiwanis
Tunis Prins and
Eldon ‘Thorpe
Central College
Little Dutch Battle Knoxville Friday In Rivalry Lair
Pella Highs Little Dutch meet Knoxville Panthers in a anticipated Friday clash. Coach Soach Gingly has been tightening defense after a rough tie with Monte Indians and Knoxville seeks a strong bounce back after a loss to Newton. Historical records show a long Knoxville advantage, with Pella hoping to disrupt the pattern. Next home game is Sept 29 versus Bloomfield followed by Woodward and Chariton under lights.
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Pella
Knoxville Panthers
Soach Gingly
Montezuma
Monte Indians
Knoxville
Newton
Panthers
Pella Knoxville
Pella High
Bloomfield
Woodward and
Chariton
Priscilla Sisters Present Home Talent Show in Leighton
The Priscilla Sisters society of the Ebenezer Reformed Church of Leighton will present a home talent program and social Thursday evening September 28 at 7 30. Everybody welcome.
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Leighton
Priscilla Sisters Society of the
Ebenezer Reformed Church of
Memorial Service Held For Pfe Van Gilst At Sully
A memorial service was held at Sully for Private Pfeffer Van Gilst killed in action on Saipan in July. The Rev Bennink preached from John 15 and the Sully Fin Refemed Church arranged red white and blue asters as a token of love. The chaplain said Van Gilst lived a few hours after being wounded and that his company held the Lord's Supper before action. The cemetery is described as a beautiful spot receiving perpetual care. Sully community extends appreciation for an upstanding Christian life.
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Ment
Pie. van Gilst
Saipan
Sully
Pte
van Ist
Gerald I Vosesedd
van Gilst
Scouts to Come Pella for Paper Next Saturday
Pella residents are urged to prepare waste paper for the big fall scrap drive by Troop 373 Scouts. On Saturday morning September 23, households should box or tie all paper and place it on porches for pickup, as scouts aim to cover every home and support the war effort.
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Pella
Scouts
Troop 373
Legion Men and Women to Aid War Chest Drive Soon
At the August Legion Post meeting Kempkes urged Legion men to back the War Chest drive supporting welfare and relief agencies for service members and families. Plans set for October 9 to 13 with teams to canvass. expansion of Auxiliary help discussed. details to be finalized at next weekly meeting.
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Legion
Legion Post
Tunis
Kempkes
Legion Executive Board
Ork
Pella
Central College faculty debate on student growth and liberal arts
Central College faculty gathered for an opening meeting and dinner at the Downing Hotel in Oskslonse. The discussion, led by Miss Billups and Drs Lubbers and Nanes, stressed a balanced student load, strong faculty example, and the Christian liberal arts mission emphasized by Dr Van der Lugt.
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Central College
Downing Hotel
Oskslonse
Lubbers
Billups
College
Nanes
College Goal
van der Lugt
Liberal Arts College
Community Drive Explained by Chairman Before October 91
The plan aims to unite residents in a local project with each person responsible for a fair share. Chairman Kempkes pledges a thorough explanation to ensure all understandings are clear. The discussion will precede the mid October deadline.
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Kempkes
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Bert E. Hagen
Seaman
Bert E. Hugen
Kletz Club
Bob
Martha Lautenbach
San Francisco
Calif
Gerrit C. van Zee
Montezuma Pella van Cleave
LE Lankelma
Darland Fisk
Casey McNeal
Hesselink
de Hoedt van Vark
Tait Kiner van Viiet
Bernard RE Sents
Douglass Vd
Ploeg
Wasson
Lautenbach Eishhorn
Sheppard Gabriel RU Rouw
Ali
Baptists
Laddie
Kenneth Roy Klyn
Little Dutch
Pfe
Case van Gilst
Miss Billups
Vander Lugt
Jesus
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