Scrap Drive Keeps Going as Farm Folks Donate Many Tons
Labor Day scrap drive continues led by SamH F Johns with trucks aiding from White Way Auto Co Vander Meulen Co Rexall Drug Store Star Oil Co and J C Penney Co crew. Donors from Pella area contributed 12 to 14 tons one day and 6 to 8 tons another, with a long list of local residents aiding, stockpile at Old City Hall Fire Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samh. F. Johnsgon
Fidle
Mr. Johnson
Morris Ver Meer
White Way Auto Co
Wm. de Goey
Vander Meulen Co
HI. P. Meppelink
Pella
Arie Vine
Rexall
Roy Andewe
Star Oil Co
M. Schakel
John van Honweling
Janakery
Tysseling
Don Poortinga
J. C. Penney Co
Vordlaar
Cived
Modell Dilning
Fens
Hides
Ny Arie van the Serap
Gerald de Dpry Kole
John W. van Wyk
John 11 van Zant i Teer
Zee
Lingo Steenhoek
Dick Vander Tainden
Arie van Steenis
M.C. Camahin
John van Roekel
Tunis van Zanke
Karl Knopf
Karl Knopf, ‘Frank Boot, Albert Rietveld, Wm. Bensink
Walter van Zemeren
Ralph Kuiper
L. D. Vander Linden
Kenneth Vander Linden
Paul Roorda
S. Meulpolder
J. ‘Ih. Gosselink
Lewis van Wyk
Alvin van Zee
J. J. den Adel
Arie Bensink
J. S. ‘Menninga
John van Zee
N. Bensink
Frank Wielard
Neal’ Ver Meer
John Vos
R. van Houweling
A. van Haaften
M. Schalkel
G. B. Klein
A. Terlouw
Jake Schakel
J. W. van Hemert
0. Baughman
Mary Toom
H. Qostrum
Gerrit “—Kamerick
Wm. Schakel
Geo. McMurry
Henry Hackert
Helen Neuenseh
Jas
Nieuwenhuizen
HM. VW
van der Meulen
Los Angeles
Cal
Effie Stubenrauch
Helene Welle
Louis de Bruyn
John Ten Tagen
Jacob Zwank
John van Genderen
Rhynsburger Sisters
Tag Day For Pella High School Band Oct 2
The Pella High School Band holds its second annual exhibition drill and tag day on Saturday October 2 at 2 30 p m in the wide street east of the American Legion Hall The sale aims to raise funds for growing band expenses accepted by the school board and supported by the community with free summer lessons and multiple concerts during the year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
American Legion Hall
Pella
Red Cross General Meeting Planned for October 1
Dr T G Fulta chairman of the Pella Red Cross Chapter announces the annual meeting Friday October 1 at 8 pm in the Legion Hall. House department reports will be presented and officers elected for the coming year. All citizens urged to attend this vital agency event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Fulta
Pella Red Cross
Legion Hall
Hous
Hegin
School Bus Route Established East of Town
The Board of Education approved a bus route to serve Wheatgrow Leighton and Pella areas. From the county line and highway 163 the route runs east then north through Wheatgrow and into Pella, with service for children in need. The plan follows Office of Director of Transportation guidance and emergency funding provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Wheatgrow
Leighton
Pella
Director of Transportation
Paul No
State Department of Public Instruction
Dune
Tan
Bond drive struggles in Town and Country area
Town and Country’s bond drive lags behind spring effort with total subscriptions at 143726, including a 50000 pledge. Farm subscriptions average about 90 per person across 29 gifts, and some workers fail to meet duties while others show solid returns in certain territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Lake Prairie
Bond buyers at New Holland theatre get free movie pass
On Monday September 27 theatre patrons who buy War Bonds at New Holland will receive a share in Freedom paying four dollars per three invested plus free admission to that day’s regular performances. Bonds issued in lobby after payment. film Life Begins at Eight Thirty features for bond buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Theatre
Anders
Iowa
Anderson
Notice for Tulip Tower dismantling bids closing date
Sealed bids for dismantling the Tulip Tower will be taken on September 80 1943. Specifications may be obtained from R C Lautenbach Secretary Pella Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Lautenbach
Pella
Central graduate saved his wings in Navy aviator rank
Lloyd F. Woodhouse Jr. son of Mrs Ita Woodhouse of Plymouth earned his Navy Wings of Gold and a commission in the Naval Reserve after completing flight training at Pensacola. He left Central College with an A B degree and is designated a Naval Aviator. Ensign Woodhouse will serve at an air training center before assignment to a combat zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Lloyd F. Woodhouse
Ita Me Woodhouse
Plymouth
Naval Reserve
Naval Air Training Center
Pensacola
Fla
Annapolis
Naval Service
Central College
Ensign Woodhouse
Aviation Cadet Henry Van Duren Posted to Bonham Field
Aviation Cadet Henry W. Van Duren son of Mr and Mrs A A Van Duren of New Sharon Iowa qualified as a pilot at Randolph Field San Antonio Texas. He is now at Jones Field Bonham Texas his address is A C Henry W Van Duren No 181 44 C soand AAFFTD Jones Field Bonham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. van Duren
A. A. van Duren
New Sharon
Iowa
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Texas
Jones Fi
Carl Vogelaar Arrives at Cedar City College
A/S Carl B. Vogelaar, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Vogelner of 512 Franklin St, Pella Iowa, arrived in Cedar City Utah on September 14 1943 from Florida to attend a Branch Agricultural College course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar City
Utah
Carl B. Vogelang
Ben Vogelner
Franklin St
Pella
Towa
Branch Agriculture College
Galesburg neighbors raise hay for ill Loell Carpenter
In Galesburg the neighborhood organized a hay gathering to help Loell Carpenter who has been ill since August 7. On September 17, friends and neighbors including Clifford and Hare, Kaldenberg, Hendricks, Wheele Menninga, Rohr Ve Zwank, Lusk, Richmond, and Peery helped with the task while Mrs. Hoendricks and Mrs. Carpenter provided lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburge
Loell Carpenter
Cliford and Hare
Menninga
Freeun
Old Historical Papers and Early College Mementos Found
The college received a box of memorabilia including copies of the Central College Bay from 1880-81 and an Alumni Record. It recalls Judge A. EB. Rice, a 1880s student and attorney in Chehalis, Washington, and notes Mrs. Stoddard as a key early leader shaping students’ lives. The piece urges careful sorting of valuable documents versus routine material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College Bay
Jong Jain
A. EB. Rice
Chebulis
Washington
Rice
Adents
Kate Keables Beard
Central
Pella
Oung Lady
Stoddard
High School Football Teems to Play Tonight
Ha High School plans a football slate after a poor signup season. The first game will be Thursday at Central College field as Otalons and Dutch teams seek form. Coaches expect two full squads from Luce and Lietel with fresh faces and speed to counter stronger Os Ils. The schedule lists games against Oskaloosa, Newton Sophomores, Woodward, Winterset, Melcher, and more through November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yi Ha High School
Secon
Lisdits
Central College Athletic
Otalons Hood SB
Albany
Sprim
Lz Hays
Schol
Oskites
Cor Luce
Os North Hi
Central College
Oskaloosa
Newton
Woodward
Winterset
Oskaloosa II
Thurs
Melcher
Edward Brigham to Sing at Vesper Service Sunday
Edward Brigham, bass singer, will perform largely religious poetry and music at a vesper service Sunday afternoon at four o'clock in the Douwstra Chapel on the college campus. The hour features readings and songs with no applause or collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwstra
Edward Brigham
Brigham
Richdale
Beethoven
Saint Christopher
Helen Hunt Jackson
Moses
Christ
George McDonald
Adwina Stanton Babcock
Alice Cary
Edward Rowland Sil
Edward Brigin
David
Tulip Tower Proposed by Pella Rotary Club Members
Pella Rotarians advised by PW Kuyper to seed ideas for long term civic improvements. Proposals include a permanent Tulip Tower as park centerpiece, soldier memorial, public gatherings, and a funding plan via war bonds. Emphasis on jobs for veterans, road upgrades, tree planting, and architectural standards to harmonize with local tradition. Community effort urged. committee formed, but citizens urged to help grow the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pell
Pella
PW. Kuyper
Avate Lot
Kempkes
The
Historical Society
Legion Post
American Legion
Old Pella Pair Association
Knoxville
Lesion
Kempkos
Kuyper
Towa
Pete
Ty Board and Highway Commission
Toren
College Invites Community to Quiet Hour of Reading
The college hopes the community will attend a quiet hour of inspirational reading in the wasteland theme. The event aims to calm minds and promote reflection through literature and shared contemplation.
Horse Mule and Pony Show Here October 1
The Pella Chamber of Commerce and Pella Horse and Mule Breeders Association sponsor a horse mule and pony show at Wachter Lumber Yard on Friday October 1. Entries due by September 26 from local school ag club and representatives. no entry fee. Judges Cecil Rook Ed Fox. Activities start 9 00 am with judging and exhibits, followed by events and an address for farmers the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wachter Lumber Yard
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Pella Horse and Mule Breeders’ Association
H. W.ezelaar
L. M. Vsident
Cecil Rook
Town Horse and Mule Breeders’ Association
Horsec
Ed Fox
New Sharon
Mercy
Pella
Historical Society Plans Dismantling of Tulip Tower
The Pella Historical Society met September 16 to decide the Tulip Tower will be removed for salvage. Centered in Garden Square, the plywood trimmed structure proved weathered. materials were largely sound timber and the project seeks bids by September 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Hisal Society
Srepair
Garden Square
Robert Leach
The
Historical Society
Septen
Tudes
Robert Lauten
Window Display Card at The Model Shows Soil Loss
A large window card at The Model store depicts soil loss by the Skunk and Des Moines rivers at flood tide and normal height. Prepared by the Mahaska County Soils District, the display shows sediment collected by lowering a quart fruit jar from a bridge and preserving the sediment for analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County
Skunk
Des Moines
Display Shows Excess Soil in Floodwater
The exhibit demonstrates heavier soil and silt carried by flood tides from hillside runoff into the Gulf of Mexico. It argues for watershed farming to keep soil on hills and reduce sediment. Viewers are urged to see the display downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Mexico
Weather roundup shows light precipitation and low temperature
Weather notes report last week with .12 inches of rain on Sunday the 1st and a low temperature of 39 degrees this month. H, K, Pals.
Rural horse show rules and divisions for 1943 event
The notice outlines eligibility within a one mile radius of Pella for premiums, entry deadlines, and where to obtain blanks. It lists divisions for Draft Horses, Light Horses, Mules, and Ponies with age and height classes, grand champion categories, and ribbons or cash prizes for placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. van Zan
van Maand
Pella
Bop
A. Ho Ve
Simon Kooyman
van Man
Pete
Jennette
Jennettes
Jack
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Red Cross
Peru
Central Graduate
Henry van Duren
Bonham Field
Carl Vogelaar
Florida
Galesburg
H. S
Rotary
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