Girl Run Down by Car on Country Road
A nine year old girl, Cornelia De Hammer, was seriously injured when struck by a Buick sedan driven by A C Van Houweling on a country road near Black Oak Center six miles east of town. Dr C I Fox treated her for concussion and injuries to back and limbs. condition improved from critical to hopeful for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia de Hammer
Mra
John de Hammer
Black Oak Center School
A. C. van Houweling
Bf Ing
C. I. Fox
Cornelis
van Houweling
MRS H J VANDEN BERG DIES AT 94 IN PELLA
Mrs H J Vanden Berg 94 died after a monthlong illness at the Home For the Aged in Pella. She was born in the Netherlands on July 7, 1835 and came to America at 18, living in Buffalo before settling in Pella. She married H J Vanden Berg in 1857 and left seven children, 17 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Funeral at the Home For the Aged Friday at 1:30 pm. interment Oakwood cemetery. Her husband died January 8, 1923. She lived sixty six and a half years with him before entering the home five years ago. She was active and of strong character, leaving a legacy of faith and integrity. She witnessed Pella’s growth and remains a lifelong resident. The obituary notes her long service to the community and family, and mentions campus life and local events as context for her era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Vanden Berg
Oakwood Cemetery
Netherlands
Pella
Henry J. Vanden Berg
Peter Bruinekool
James Ver Steeg
New Sharon
Herman H. Vanden Berg
Vanden Berg
Oxey
Bake Sale Planned by Golden Rule Baptist Class
The Golden Rule class of the Baptist Sunday school will hold a bake sale at Kiyn and De Winter's meat shop on Saturday, April 19. Proceeds benefit the Daily Vacation Bible school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
Kiyn and
de Winter
Daily Vacation Bible School
Two Vans Store To Have New Front
In city improvements news J H Van Spanckeren owner of the building housing the Two Vans shoe store plans a new modern front. Work to remove the old facade will likely occur before this Chronicle issue. The alteration aims to enhance the store’s appearance and encourage similar renovations across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. van Spanckeren
Vans
the Chronicle
Dr Wesselink Tours East In College News Update
South Dakota writers report Dr Wesselink touring the east with a home concert by the Ladies Club shifting to Tuesday in April. Michigan correspondents note pleasant times and lively youthful crowds. Wesselink travels to Catskill NY church and Athens NY, then proceeds to New York City for several weeks. A General Board meeting approves renaming Central College to Central University.
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South Dakota
Michigan
Mennenga
Wesselink
Catskill
N. Y
Athens
New York City
Vengl
Central College
Central University
Paving begins on Highway 68 next Tuesday
Larson Construction officials announced that paving on Highway 68 will start next Tuesday. Crews at the south Pella camp are preparing equipment and hiring new workers as grading and foundation work precede cement laying between the city limits and the east unpaved section. Detour locations are not yet disclosed, with more prep on the west end requiring moving two dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson Construction Company
South Pella
Carpenters Longtime Service at Rural Richland School
The Richland school, 10 miles NW of Pella in Jasper county, honors the Carpenter family Sanford Ed and Jessie across three generations. Jessie currently serves as secretary, following a line of Carpenters who held the post since 1875 and later years. The district’s first building stood near Samuel Mix land. the present building went up about three years ago as Carpenter and son Jessie attended. Numerous teachers and students are named from prior decades, showing a deep familial and community link to the school’s administration and pupil records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland School
Pella
Jasper County
Carpenter
Sanford
Jessie
Jessie Carpenter
Willie de Penning
Sanford Carpenter
Ed Carpenter
Samuel Mix
Ver Meer Brothers
Lane
John
Andrew
Nellie
Walace
Clarence
Cora
Gertrude de Penning
Gertrude
Helena
Raymond van Gorp
Fred
Willie
Phillip Kling
Stella
Charlie
Frank
Allen
Wilbur Kroh
Hattie
John Woodward
van Buren
Slychard
Westerhoft
Wille
Tillie
Joe Stowell
Peter
Maggie
Charlie Dykhuis
Edwin
Sophia Vos
Prescot
Esther Howerton
Jessie Ca Renter
Erle Vander Loest
Richard
Sarah Vander Lest
Dale
Lyle Sick
Elvie Castner
Leona Bunting
Cecil Carlisle
Wallace Reuser
Clarence Bogaards
Eart
Edward van Niensal
Orval Collet
Elsie Brown
Chronicle Want Ads Pull Power and Bicycle Sale
Chronicle classified ads generate attention with a bicycle listing sold after a Thursday noon issue. The ad’s impact reflects reader response and sales momentum, illustrating how classified sections drive purchases. The tale hints at a buyer and timing factors influencing transfer of ownership.
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Chronicle
Tox
Joe Ie
Fire alarm saves shed fire at Nora Scholte home
Fire department crews responded Friday morning to a grass fire in the yard of Mrs Nora Scholte that spread to an old shed. Quick action confined the blaze to the shed with only slight damage, preventing a larger fire.
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Nora Scholte
Older Boys and Girls Conference Arrives in Pella April 14
The County Young Peoples Departments promote a one day conference in Pella on April 14 titled The Nobility of Christian Character. Speakers include C. G. Herbrecht and Walter Hutton. Open to ages 16 to 24 with a 1.60 registration fee covering meals, badges, and banquet. Participants from Sunday schools countywide urged to attend for inspiration and fellowship with music and talks.
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Pella
Farion County
C. G. Herbrecht
Walter Hutton
William J. Johns
County Young Peoples
Harvey
Iowa
Second Reformed
Nobody But Nancy junior class play at High School
The Junior class presents Nobody But Nancy a farce by Eugene Hafner at the High School Auditorium on Thursday and Friday April 17 and 18 directed by Miss Thelma Kirkpatrick. Lead roles include Nellie Van Oostrum and Donald Hesselink with a cast list of Nancy King manager of the hotel Sarah Andrews guardian Helen Vander Linden Sue Andrews Dorothy Cook Adeline Perkins Sarah Wormhoudt Luella Crawford Cora Mae Jansz Fanny Joan Mae Schakel Larry Wilson Ted Porter Donald Heerema Adam King Nancy uncle Ralph Ver Meer Jimmy McCabe Marion Vander Lindon and other townspeople.
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Nancy
Eugene Hafner
Thelma Kirkpatrick
Nellie van Oostrum
Donald Hesselink
Fanny
Joan Mae Schakel
Larry Wilson
Sweet Springs
Ted Porter
Donald Heerema
Adam King
Ralph Ver Meer
Jimmy McCabe
Marion Vander Lindon
Fire Department Elect Officers
The Pella Fire Department held its annual meeting at the Fire Station. Officers elected for the coming year include President George Ries Vice President G W Van Arkel Secretary Marion C Van Gurp Treasurer John Hoeksema. Chief A P Van der Meide praised the department for past performance and appointed Captain W G Van Vark and Lieutenant W H Gezel to lead operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
G. van Vark
W. H. Gezel
Pella Airway Route Markers Noted by Standard Oil Roof Sign
In a letter from the Des Moines Chronicle dated April 7 1980 residents are urged to recognize airway rooftop markings. The Standard Oil Co Ind bulk Station in towns has begun marking roofs with town names arrows pointing north and circles toward airports to aid aviators. The initiative aims to guide air travelers and strengthen town visibility from the air.
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Chronicle
Des Moines
Pella
Iowa
Standard Oil Co
Yahding
Water Main Bursts on Main Street
Water service was cut off on Main Street between Franklin and Union as a water main burst Tuesday afternoon. Crews searched to locate the break and restore pressure. Residents and business people lacking water sought alternatives to quench thirst and carry on daily tasks.
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Main Street
Franklin
Union Streets
New Manager At Dutch Mill Service Co
Fred J. Miller is named manager of the Dutch Mill Service Station on West Washington Street. The Marion county concern operates several stations and will advertise in this issue. The station was built by James Vander Linden, and The Chronicle asks readers to patronize them.
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Fred J. Miller
Washington Street
Marion County
James Vander Linden
Chronicle
Vander Harts Are Wedded 55 Years
Mr and Mrs W Vander Hart celebrated fifty five years of marriage on Tuesday with most of their children present and many neighbors calling to extend congratulations. The Chronicle offers best wishes for continued happiness.
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Vander Harts
the Chronicle
E. de Heer
Dedlands
Calif
Julia Post
Chicago
S. Vander Schaff
Pre Easter Services At Baptist Church
The Baptist church plans two more Easter week services at 7 20 PM on Wednesday April 16 with the sermon The Shadows of Gethsemane and music by Miss Samona Woortinck and Miss Martina Korvor A Good Friday service April 18 features the Central College Ladies quartet and the sermon The Midnight of the Cross Next Sunday follows the usual schedule with morning Isaiah 58 7 9 and evening Love's Alabaster Cruze
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Baptist Church
Samona Woortinck
Martina’ Korvor
Central College
Tsaiah
Love
Pella Eyes National Diagonal Highway Plan
City officials welcomed a plan by Alex Fitzhugh of Des Moines to create a diagonal highway from the northwest to the south. At a chamber of commerce meeting in Central Park cafe, officials outlined funding for extensive advertising and urged southern Iowa towns to join the effort to boost tourist trade.
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Pella
Alex Fitzhugh
Greater Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce
Central Park Cafe
Des Moines Good Roads Committee
Mr. Fitzhugh
Follo Frankel
Brothers
Sam Schloss
Luborer ‘Strauss Co
F. C. Thompson
Thompson ‘Trust Co
W. B. Rood
Des Moines Automobile Club
Fitzhugh
U. S
Towa
Pella High Joins New Conference with Key Opponents
Pella High is placed in a new high school athletic conference including Winterset Indianola Knoxville Pella and Valley Junction. Conference games for next season list January 9 Winterset January 21 Valley Junction January 30 Knoxville February 18 Valley Junction February 20 Indianola and February 27 Knoxville. The move puts Pella in strong company and expected to enhance school athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Winterset
Indianola
Knoxville
Pella
Valley Junction
Des Moines
Amidon
Newton
Red Cross
Larson
Lewis
DuPree
Jacobs
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Black Oak Center
A. C. van Hounding
H. J. Vander Berg
Trout
Hillsdale College
Mich
Central
Rev
Heeren
Allendale
Winter
New Central
DR. Wesselink
East
Ladies Die’ ‘Club
Grant
Donald Meyers
Marion de Penning
Cecilia
Carpenters
Fire Department
H. A. Monson
Dutch Mill Service Co
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