Annual Red Cross Chapter Meeting set for Thursday evening
The Pella Chapter of the Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at the Sahh Building tomorrow evening. Officers and directors will be elected and reports on wartime and postwar activities presented, highlighting the Production Service and Junior Red Cross departments. Public attendance is invited to hear how funds are used and to show support for continued service. The meeting begins at 8:00 PM and will include remarks by Dr T G Fultz and others.
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Red Cross Chapter
Pella
The
Red Cross
Sahh
Funk
Renaud Chiar
Will van Sittert
van Sittert
Dena V
Sof
Chilhools
General Chaman
Dr Tog, Pulte
T. G. Fultz
D.C. Renaud
Amelia Rhynsburger
Ralph Ver Meer
Otley
Big addition authorized for locker plant expansion
The Farmers Union Co operative Marketing Association board voted to expand the cold storage locker plant. Construction planned from March 1 to September 1, rear expansion 40 by 73 feet with full basement for cured meat storage. 248 more lockers bring total to 938. cost over $20,000. Atlantic Iowa era specifics.
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Farmers Union Co-operative Marketing Association
Albia Tomers
Des Moin
Malcom
Mareh Ist
Iowa
Son of Associate French Consul Attends Central
Rene Obre, son of the Associate French Consul of Chicago, attends Central College under the Cowles Foundation grant. Formerly with the French underground, he left last January. He has lived in Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil, fluent in several languages, and trained at the University of Aix-Marseille. At Central he aids Professor Wing in the French Department and runs the French table in Graham Hall while studying American Government for a potential diplomatic career.
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Rene Obre
Chicago
Central College
Cowles Foundation
Obre
United States
Uruguay
Paraguay
Argentina
Brazil
France
University of Aix-Marseille
Central
Wm. G. Wing
Graham Hall
Knoxville Lads Win In Rain Over Pella High
Knoxvilles Panthers beat Pellas Little Dutch 6-0 as steady rain produced a heavy punting game. Key plays featured fumbles by both sides, Hayes and Van Houweling recovering, with Knoxville breaking through for a third-quarter touchdown and maintaining the lead despite a soggy ball. Pella's reserves meet Newtons B-Squad next at Central College field.
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Knoxville Panthers
Pella
Knoxville
Hayes
Nook” van Houweling
Panther
Panthers
Speed
Voyce
Chuck Vander Ploeg
Roun
Gaass
Lee Hayes
Ray Rouw
Pella High
Newton
Central College Athletic Field
Bloomfield
80th Annual Conference of Women's Mission Union
The 80th Annual Conference was held at Second Reformed Church on Sept 21 with full attendance. Mrs Ro. Vanden Berg presided, Mrs Leonora Van Dellen played organ, and vocal selections by Merty Petzold and Joyce Wesselink. Morning talks highlighted missions, an Indians’ needs address by Mrs Peter Van Bes, and praise by Mrs Dern. Afternoon featured Miss Lean Vander Linden devotions, talks by Gosselink on life in Arabia, and a second address on Brotherhood under Fatherhood of God. Total offerings reached $390.48.
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Women's Mission Union
Second Reformed Church
Ro. Vanden Berg
Women's Missionary Union
Leonora van Dellen
Merty Petzold
Joyce Wesselink
L. Burst
Greetinss
LW. Pietenpol
G. Gusselink
Arabia
Peter van Bes
C. Dern
Lean Vane der Linden
On Olcott
Thal Life Committee
Peter van Ess
Gosselink
Ars
Pietenpol
Brotherhood of Man
God
Lester Muller
Mayor’s Tough Stance on Speeders Highlights Local Court
A Pell city report notes speeders faced fines near 30 dollars after police chased two youths racing at 60 mph on Pella street. The piece themes include the mayor's firmness, youths warned about secrecy, and a rare drunk case contributing to the city fund.
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Pella Street
Pellu
Scholte Heights to Become Modern Home District
The city has obtained title to nearly all Schol Heights to create a modern residential district with building restrictions. Three lots were sold to the Vande Noord brothers who plan two new homes this fall. H. P. Van Gorp bought a lot and another individual is negotiating for several lots. Prices range from 600 dollars up to under 1000 dollars depending on location. An architect from Des Moines scoped a basement addition for the municipal electric plant. Excavation work aims to use local labor and start soon. A new heating plant is installed in the city office building, replacing the old inefficient unit housed in the warehouse.
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Schol Heights
Vande Noord Brothers
H. P. van Gorp
Des Moines
Forget-Me-Nots Sale For Disabled Veterans Saturday
Children in Pella will sell Forget-Me-Nots on Saturday September 2 to raise funds for the rehabilitation of disabled World War II veterans. Under the United Service Women of America Pella Chapter the drive supports the DAV and receives local and presidential backing. Proceeds go to rehabilitation programs as volunteers canvass the city from headquarters on North Main Street.
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Pella
Lehnar
United Service Women of America
Nce
Ver Ploeg
North Main Street
Wom
Disabled Veterans of America
D.A.V
Congress
Sunday School Convention to Convene at Pleasantville
The Marion County Sunday School Convention will meet at Pleasantville Church on Friday September 28 with two sessions afternoon and evening. Prominent speakers include Simon Ter Louw Mrs LeRoy Andeweg Mrs Herbert Van Wyk and Mrs M Vander Linden. Delegates from Pella will attend as program covers worship teaching and church education themes.
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Marion County
Pleasantville
Phic
Measantville Christian Church
Pella
Simon Ter Louw
LeRoy Andeweg
Herbert van Wyk
M. Vander Linden
M Harvey
Ray Loynacan
Pleasantville Methodist Church
Bernard Randol
Fredrick P. Pfaltagrat
Simon Ter Lou
Tom Foglesong
Azel Smith
M. M. Pigg
Pleasantville Christian
Ray Loynahan
Freeda
Central Freshman Wins Third in Chicago FFA Contest
Don Sikkink of Harmony Minnesota, a freshman at Central College, placed third in the North Central Speech Contest of the Future Farmers of America held in Chicago on September 24. The Ohio entrant won first, Kansas second. Sikkink already swept local, regional, and Minnesota state contests. He earned a gold wrist watch and $50 for travel for winning the Minnesota State event, and a bronze medal in Chicago.
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Don Sikkink
Harmony
Minnesota
Central College
Future Farmers of America
Chicago
Ohio
Kansas
Sikkink
Fire destroys De Young Farm barn near Pella
Lightning struck the Adrian Glen De Young farm barn four miles west of Pella Friday evening September 21. Tenant Henry Van Horst lost the barn and its contents, though workers managed to save people inside. The blaze left the sturdy structure ruined and damaged nearby buildings.
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Adrian Glen de Young
Pella
Frid Ay
Henry van Horst
National Red Cross Chairman on Radio Friday Night
On Friday September 21 from 1 to 10 p m Basil O Connor will address the nation over NBC. The talk will cover Post war Operations of the American Red Cross at Home including services to veterans and other domestic services join the Beil Cross program with the armies of occupation and Civilian War Relief. All Red Cross volunteers and solicitors are urged to listen and support the organization known as The Greatest Mother.
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Chatton
Basil O'Connor
Nation
NBC
American Red Cross
Homie
Red Cross
Social Security Service to Visit Knoxville Monthly
Social Security official Hill announced a Knoxville office visit schedule for the third week each month. A representative will be at the Court House from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. to advise residents on 65 and survivor benefits, with guidance on protecting benefits and applying. The Des Moines office remains open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further help.
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Hill
Social Security’ Board
Des Moines
Knoxville
Iowa
Court House
U. S
Social Security Board
Valley Bank
Ration Board Closes Today In Wartime Transfer
The Local Rationing Board ends its duties today as records move to the Knoxville Rationing Board 63-1. Chairman H. P. Van Gorp thanks volunteers and the public for three and a half years of wartime service and cooperative effort on price and rationing controls.
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Knoxville Rationing Board
H. P. van Gorp
Legion Plans Enlarged Memorial Building and Expansion
At a Monday meeting the Legion discussed enlarging the Memorial Building to house a growing membership including Veterans of World War III, add recreation facilities, and improve auditorium and kitchen amenities. A committee was named to study action and a fuller report is planned for October. Members urged contacting returning service members to boost enrollment beyond 147.
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Ular
Amd Hitchen
Theuilding
Th H. Krames
Tras S
Pella Group Earns Crop Corps Honor Roll Note
A group of 87 Pella students ranked third in the August Crop Corps Honor Roll sponsored by radio station WHO and Iowa State College Extension. The 496 persons in 16 groups logged more than 30,000 man hours on Iowa farms in August, led by Dena Ver Steeg.
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Pella
Iowa Crop Corps
WHO
Iowa State College Extension Service
Iowa
Dena Ver Steeg
Broadway
Marvin Schippers
Donald
Dale van Wyk
Joyce Ver Heul
Ray van Roekel
Willis Tuit
Kenneth Kramer
Marcia Kuyper
Ella J. van Sittert
Paul McGee
Kenneth van der Linden
Dean Sadler
Ralph van Dusseldorp
Colleen Renaud
Cora ‘Thomassen
Erma Vander Horst
Nancy Bogaards
Bangs Disease Talk at Mahaska Night School
Dr Franks a Federal Veterinarian from the State Department of Agriculture will discuss bangs disease and its control in cattle and hogs at the Mahaska night school October 1. The class offers a chance to learn the latest information on common livestock diseases.
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Dr. Franks
State Dept. of Agriculture
Roland Hayes to sing at Douwstra Chapel in October
Renowned tenor Roland Hayes, praised for Anglo American cultural ties and troop entertainment, will perform at Douwstra Chapel on October 17. His London Albert Hall concert drew praise from Ambassador Winant and General Devers, with further honors including a soloist spot with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the world premiere of Gretchaninov's Occumenical Mass.
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Roland Hayes
Douwstra Chapel
University Church of Christ
Des Moines
Sucai
Pella
London
Royal Albert Hall
Myra Hess
John S. Winant
Jacob J. Devers
At Cit Weerks
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Serge Kousseviteky
Todd
Gretchaninov
Vitaky
Content Balance: A Core Challenge for Production
The saying highlights a paradox in content creation: when scarcity presses, quality and usefulness suffer, while excess makes it hard to manage. Stakeholders seek efficient filters to keep essential facts and engaging detail without overloading audiences.
Central Falls to Teachers in 38 to 14 opener
Central was defeated 38 to 14 by Teachers in the season opener. Tharp’s Flying Dutchmen were outmatched by size in the line, with tackles needing improvement. Don Walton may move to left tackle after returning from a thumb injury. Freshman Bobby Mark showed potential at quarterback, completing seven of twelve passes with no interceptions, aided by receivers Lowe and Veenstra. The team prepares for Friday’s game at Indianola against Simpson to start conference play.
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C. K. ‘Tharp
Central
Tharp
Don Walton
Don
Nick Polite
Chicago
Leslie Jerome
Bonwell
Mark
Stewart
Lowe
Veenstra
Mincart
Reno
Reavis
Bobby Mark
Carlson
Hadley
Pella Horse Show Sponsored by Chamber and Horsemen
The Pella annual horse, mule and pony show at the municipal field on October 5th is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and local horsemen. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Harry Lynn will judge. entries may be made at Simon Kooyman’s shop or Gamble Store, or on show grounds before 9:00 AM. Judging starts at 9:00 AM with a parade around downtown about 1 PM. A two day Town Trail Riders event adds excitement, plus a banquet at the Legion Hall. Cash and ribbon prizes, plus other awards, await winners with full rules listed elsewhere.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Harry Lynn
Simon Kooyman
Hardess
Gamble
Des Moines
Speaker Here Thursday Night On PostWar Agriculture Topic
Mr Clarence M Wilson head of Iowa Farm Bureau publicity will address farmers and businessmen on American Agriculture in the Post War Period. Sponsored by Horse Show organizers with Farm Bureau and Extension Department assistance. Meeting at Pella High School starting at 8 oclock in the Vocational Ag room.
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Clarence M. Wilson
Department of Publicity
Iowa Farm Bureau
Wilson
Pella
Farm Bureau
Extension Department
Vocational Ag
Central Students Hear Excellent Talks in Chapel
Central College students enjoyed three strong chapel talks last week. William Greenleaf, a veteran performer, presented a vivid Rip Van Winkle impersonation and earlier entertained World Literature students with Shakespeare and Riley characters. Rev. George Gooselink, Central alumnus, discussed Arab education in Iraq and the region's school systems, noting co education by the government and mission schools.
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Central College
William Greenleaf
Frank Bacon
Rip van Winkle
Shakespeare
Riley
Billups
Rip
Dame van Winkle
Catskill Mountains
George Gooselink
Central
American Boys’ School
Iraq
Reformed Church
Mission School
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