Pella Horse Mule and Pony Show Planned for October
The Pella community schedules a Horse Mule and Pony Show at Waechter Lumber Yard on October 5. Events include divisions for drape horses, light horses, ponies, and mules with entry deadlines, rules, and prize money announced by the Horse and Mule Breeders Association and the Pella Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waechter
Pella
Mule Assoc Waechter Lumber Yard
Para
Dr. Ver Ploeg
Simon Keesman
Hare Wriculture
Eo Vato Macien
Gamble 4
Interesting Meeting Wednesday Evening in Marion County
A meeting on Wednesday evening, October 7, in the Agriculture Room at the School will be led by Kenneth Dee, a culture instructor with the Marion County Soils Conservation Service headed by Clay Barnett. The program targets farmers both in and out of the soils district and covers postwar planning, soil conservation, food roads, drainage, bridges, culverts, fish and game propagation, pond building, and terrace construction to curb erosion and promote profitable farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Dee
Marion County Soils Conservation Service
Clay Barnett
Marion County
Legion men drive for war chest upcoming week of October
Members of the Legion Post discussed the War Chest drive planned for the week of October 9. Tunis Kempkes outlined team selection and house-to-house solicitation in Lake Prairie township with help from rural residents. The meeting honored Henry Carson and featured bomber pilot Gene Stientjes recounting D day missions and Normandy operations. The post endorsed a proposed War Memorial and reported 132 new members toward a growing drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Tunis Kempkes
Legion
Kempkes
Lake Prairie
Ietter
Henry Carson
Dick Diekema
Veterans
Des Moines
Busin
Gene Stientjes
Gene
Normandy
England
Brittany
Paris
Jack Bootsma
Central Committee
Will van Hemert
Gary Voxelaar
George Lankelma
Will Baer
Ken Kuyk
Nick Vander Ploeg
Dick van Zante
Forget-Me-Net Sale for Disabled Here Saturday
A fragmented OCR item describes a planned Forget-Me-Net sale aimed at disabled veterans with funds benefiting rehabilitation work. The garbled text references a local venue and supporters, noting an event date approaching with unclear details about organizers and exact location.
Notice on submitting Mileage Record Slip for ration books
When applying for B or gasoline books or requesting special gasoline rations, submit the Mileage Record Slip that came with the new A books with the application. No supplemental mileage can be issued without presenting the Mileage Record Slip, War Price and Rationing Board 63 2.
Program at Leighton by Priscilla Sisters Society
The Priscilla Sisters of Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton present a home tale nt program and social this Thursday evening September 28 at 7 30. Everyone welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Sisters Society
The
Ebenezer Reformed Church of
Leighton
Stientjes Recalls Berlin Bombing Experience To Rotary
Lt Gene Stientjes spoke to the Rotary on his World War II service with the Air Force. He described bombing Germany including a synthetic plant, a near miss when his plane was hit, and a rescue led by Tony Pais. He spoke of Berlin’s scene after combat and remarked on Germany’s continued resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Stientjes
Rotary
Berlin
Gene Stienties
England
Ano Air Fores
Gene
Germany
Haly Aul Brance
Saiid
Elise
Tony Pais
Stientjes
District Rotary Governor to Be Here Oct. 4th
The Pella Rotarians will host Rotary District Governor Bernie Bernbrock of Waterloo on October 4. Bernbrock, president of Jefferson Building Co. in Waterloo, is a former Iowa legislator and active civic leader. He owns farm bands and city property, led Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, and has a son Dan and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Bernie Bernbrock
Waterloo
Rotary
Bernbrock
Jefferson Building Company
Lowi
Lowa
Symposium Club
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
Dan
Mbert Lea
Minesota
Dex Moines
Noa
Claire Cornick Dies After Lime Quarry Mishap
Claire J. Cornick age 1 years old and WWI veteran fatally injured Thursday evening after being struck by a bulldozer at McCabe Lime Quarry two miles north of Pella. He was taken to Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa and died en route from severe head and internal injuries. He had worked briefly at the quarry and lived with his grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Farmer of Knoxville, since discharge from the army twenty months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire J. Cornick
Army
Central College Enrollments Rise Amid Broad Growth
Central College reports enrollment at 80 this fall, up from 133 the year before, with a notable increase in male students and a diverse international cohort. The college notes interdepartmental cooperation and a broader geographic draw including students from Hawaii, New Jersey, Panama, and beyond, signaling continued growth and potential future expansion.
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Central College
Lubbers
Central
Tas Geo
Nt Lastrat
Freophomores
Kinen
Pella High Faces Bloomfield on Friday Night
Pella High School football prepares for its first test at home against Bloomfield under Friday night lights. Bloomfield, coached by Dock and Morningside veteran, brings four lettermen Strickland Hancock Fultz, a team boosted by strong wing play. Bloomfield, not in the South Central Conference, lost to Mt Pleasant 19 0 and Centerville 25 0 while Pella aims to protect home turf as fans anticipate the Pep rally and marching band between halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Midh
Tome Arenas
Bloom
Col Fick
Gott
Davis County
BCL
Dock
Morningside
Maroons
Towan
Bloomfield
Amarillo
Tes
Ats
American Red Cross
Strickland
Hancock
Fultz
Mt. Pleasant
Centerville
Gnasry
Dutch
Knoxville
Bloonfield
South Central
Red Cross to Offer Women First Aid and Home Nursing Classes
Red Cross regional HQ seeks more women for first aid and home nursing instruction in the Pella chapter area. At a Monday meeting chaired by Dr. Fultz, organizers noted many women with children and singles could benefit. Instructions will be arranged if interest exists with contact points for the instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Alligers
Pella
3. Fultz
Wounded in Luxemburg Richard De Boer Receives News
Pfc Richard De Boer, son of Mr and Mrs Garritt De Boer of Pella, was slightly wounded in action in Luxemburg on September 10. Parents received a war message from Washington and a later letter from Richard stating he was evacuated to a hospital in England and doing well. He enlisted January 1943 while a Calvin College student and serves with a destroyer outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garritt de Boe
West Kirst Street
Richard de Boer
Luxemburg
Ess
Richard
England
de Bowter
Paris
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Stroyer Outfit
Funeral Held for Mason City Native in Rockwell Burial
A Mason City Iowa native, age not stated, received funeral services Sunday in Mason City with interment in Rockwell Iowa where he was born. His mother Mrs J Prank Jacobs resides in Mason City. The obituary notes the lengthy service period and ties to local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Prank Jacobs
Mason City
Iowa
Rockwell, Iowa
Sunday School Convention to Be Held Here Oct 3
The Main County Sunday School Convention will be at Third Reformed Church Polla on October 3 with an afternoon and evening program. The theme is Motivation that educates and a Christian education that saves. Attendees will include Ray Loynachan presiding with a schedule of sessions, talks, and a dinner.
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Third Reformed Church of
Polla
Ray Toynachan
Freeda Marvey
Zion Church
Ray Loynachan
New Inter-Church Council
Walter Hutton
Harold May
Simon ‘Ter Louw
Rev
Borst
Ray
Clarence Mier
R. J. Vanden
M. M. Pigg
Third Reformed’ Church
T. W. Prn
Herbert van Wyk
Melvin Sexaine
L. J. Borst
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Delielt
Jenin
Nell
Heney
To Meante
Elbert Voyanon
Tsarer Sina Kooyman
Horse and Mule Breeders’ Association
Tre WC. Ver Ploe
Stienties Gamble Store
Keeth Decker
Hih
FEA
Har. Invecter
Tinen Sharon
Lowa Cechi
Lows
Barnes
Tansab Ten
Landburd
Treat
Herve
Bern Ae
Stalion Winwine
Met
Nnette
Jack
Jennette
Tosted
Binet Paves
WAR Chest
Europe
Simor
Comemander Vande Voort
Marhome
Joe Sientjes
Jene Stientjes
Weap
Othe Pathe
Servier Werner
Erie
Veterin
Otate
Yale
Arie Veen
Marion
Muhaska
Keokuk
Wapello
Warren and
Polk
Veenschoten
Grea
Con Ver of
Cultiof Pellavator
Ed van
Vanden Rene
Pella Rotary Chuir
Oki
Rotarians
Akiko Morimoto
Amache
W. F. Wing
Gordon Sato
Miyako Sakaguchi
Colorado
Christine Lette
Brewton
Ale and Martinez
Panamall
Ala
Yasunari George Nishimura
Manzamar
H. C. Bernbrock
Claire Cornick
Dirk Muyskens
John J. Muyskens
India
Manama
Hawaii
Ntahar Colorate
Michi Californi
Ens
Midian
Lowat
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
South Dakkota
Wisconsin
Kenneth Mitsimi
Honolulu
Miwako Tanaka
Heart Mountain
Wyoming
Mi 0 Sakaguchi
Georgura
Gordon
Fran
Pella High
Pfc
R. de Boer
Washington, D. C
Dora de Boe
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