Old Popma home torn for White Way Auto sale plan
Locals report workmen will soon dismantle the Popma residence on Main Street for White Way Auto Co. After removal and cleaning, the timber will be sold by Dan Dingeman who contracted the job, with additional debris from a nearby house to be brought to Pella for sale. Watch The Chronicle for sale date and details.
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Main Street
White Way Auto Co
Dan Dingeman
Sully
Pella
The
Chronicle
Swenson Family Stricken by Cold and Accident at Lake Mills
Hard luck has dogged the Swenson family at Lake Mills. Olaf Swenson froze hands and feet in bitter cold and died without regaining consciousness. His brother, who lives across the road, Swenson, lost one arm in a cornpicker accident last week.
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Swesons
Lake Mills
Hert Swenson
Olaf Swenson
Obituary of Mrs Ike Baarda Sully Iowa 68
Mrs. Ike Baarda a 68 year old Sully woman was found dead from a heart attack Monday night by a neighbor who had gone to her home. She lived alone since her husband’s death in 1912. Eight children survive plus a sister and brother and several grandchildren. Born in the Netherlands she came to the United States with her husband in 1892 and moved to Sully in 1926. Funeral was held Wednesday April Sed with interment in Sully cemetery.
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Ike Baarda
Sully
der Hom Sully
Silas Nikkel
Nikkel
Will
William
Mee
Guy Blom
Dee Johnyall
Newton
Rich
Grinnell
Avsister
John van Dyk
In Memory of John H. Klein Dies After Illness
John Henry Klein born November 13 1905 near Polla worked on the farm and married Beulah De Prenger on March 30 1935. He died April 4 1940 after a brief illness leaving a wife two brothers two sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held April 6 with Rev G Menning officiating. Burial in Graceland cemetery.
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John Henry Klein
Henry G. Klein
Ellen Schippers (Klein
Polla
Mane Hood
Mate Beulah de Prenger
Dingenan de Prenger
Leighton
Gerrit N. Klein
Pella
Arnold Klein
Pleaantville
Hallie Kle
Henry Hoekstra
Pell
John F. 5
van Zee
Hom
G. Menning
Graceland Cemetery
Miss Harriet Harmsen Dies After Quiet Day at Church
Harriet Harmsen, born April 9, 1865 near Oley Town, daughter of Gerrit G. and Antonia Kornegoor Harmsen, lived in California and loved her Baptist church. She died April 6 after attending an Indies Aid meeting. funeral at the Baptist church April 8 with Rev. Paul Christensen, burial at Graceland Cemetery.
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Harriet Harmsen
Oley
Town
Gerrit G
Antonia Kornegoor Harmsen
Pella
Uni Baptist Church
Sunny
Pwo
Jennie
Mattie
Anna Straub
Stockton
California
Hattie
Miss Harmson
the Indies Aid
The
Baptist Church
Paul Christensen
Graceland Cemetery
Leendert Hackert dies in Pella at 72
Leendert Hackert age 72 died at home in Pella on Tuesday evening April 9 after an intestinal obstruction. Born in Holland on Sept 17 1867 he emigrated to America at 13. He married Wilhelmina Van Dussel dorp in 1892 and leaves four children, his wife, three brothers and three sisters, ten grandchildren, and many friends. Funeral Friday at 1:00 PM at the home and 1:30 PM at Third Reformed Church with Rev. G. Menning. interment Porter Grove cemetery.
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Leendert Hackert
Pella
Hackert
Holland
America
Wilhelmina van Dusseldorp
Henry Hackert
Leighton
Louis Hoksbergen
John Hackert
Peter du Pree
Art Hackert
Peter Hackert
Corneliua Hackert
O. Weeda
Tingley
Towa
Jacob Brand
Faulkton
South Dakota
Seendert Monster
Mr. Hackett
Olivet
Third Reformed Church
Rev
G. Menning
Porter Grove Cemetery
This Paper Given Prize For Service
This Chronicle won first prize for community service in Iowa papers of towns over 2500 population at the Iowa Press Association meeting last week. The award was made by the Ames Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi for its promotion of Tu Time.
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Iowa
Iowa Press Association
Chronicle
Ames
Sigma Delta Chi
Books by Marcus Hanson Given the Central Library
The College Library received a gift of two Marcus Lee Hansen books recently published. Hansen, now deceased, was brother to Lorentz Esther Ruth and Clarence F. Hansen, Central graduates 1910 15. Their father was a Baptist minister in Town. The books are The Atlanti ation fund and The Mingling of Canadian and America People.
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Marcus Lee Hansen
Hansen
Lorentz
Esther
Ruth
Clarence F. Hansen
Central
America
Knoxville Man Named Supt. of Schools at Sully
BL McCulley, longtime Knoxville commercial instructor, has accepted the post as superintendent of schools at Sully. In Knoxville he led major business-education efforts including a large business machines exhibit and the Marion County Association of Commercial Teachers contests. He leaves equipped by experience and training for his new duties.
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McCulley
Sully
McCul
Knley
Knoxville
Marion County Association of Commercial Teachers
Knoxville Express
No More Speeding After Fire Trucks In County Seat
Knoxville Journal reports a council decision to warn and enforce motor vehicle laws against following fire apparatus. Fire Chief Jay Collins and Mayor W J Wilson defend safety rules citing Section 501.06 prohibiting following within 500 feet. Violators face up to 80 days in jail or a $100 fine.
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Jay Collins
W. J. Wilson
Knoxville
Knoxville Journal
Cancer Awareness Push Calls for Open Dialogue
The Towan health department urges public cancer education, urging individuals to overcome fear and ignorance and use educational opportunities to fight the disease openly. The message stresses transparency over behind closed doors talk and promotes proactive community engagement.
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Towa State Department of Health
Bacikrae
Towans
Cain
Hidi
Department ‘Oat
Firestone unveils dual purpose tractor tire with wide base rim
Firestone introduces a dual purpose bead design and wide base rim enabling a standard size tire to mount on either old narrow or new wide rims. When used with the wide base, the tire widens to an open U shape increasing air space for water ballast and traction, improving flotation in wet or sandy soils.
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Firestone
Akron
Firestone ‘Tire & Rubber Company
P. Tire and Battery Service
Pella
Adv
Library Notes and Other Book Mentions in town column
The page surveys several books with short critiques including LIBRARY NOTES by Paul Suteh and BlIND CLAMOUR by J. Weley Ingles plus LIFTED SHADOWS and THE SHADOWING WING. It mentions WAIT FOR THE TIME and SWORD OF ISLAM along with a feature on manners teaching and child social attitudes from Iowa Town welfare notes and Sunnyside Beauty Shop ads.
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J. Weley Ingles
Towa Child Welfare Research Station
Univer of
Town
Cancer Control Drive Urges Public Action in Iowa
A state health spokesman said defeating cancer requires a long relentless effort and public education. Iowa reported 1980 provisional cancer deaths at 8,828, up from 3,878 in 1938, with a note that future trends depend on the public’s willingness to learn about the disease. Free cancer literature is available from the state health department or the Iowa City Iowa Women’s Old Army, 904 Bowery Street.
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Towa
State Health Department
Des Moines
Iowa Women's Old Army
Bowery Street
Iowa
Home Owners Catalogs Issued by F W Dodge Corp
The 1940 edition of Home Owners Catalogs was published last week by F. W. Dodge Corporation and is available at no charge to homebuilding families. The book details equipment and materials for building and owning a home with non technical language. Chronicle readers planning to build within the next year at costs of four thousand dollars or more may apply for copies by writing to F. W. Dodge Corporation, Chicago.
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F. W. Dodge Corporation
the Chronicle
Chicago
Don’t Nag Child About Manners
A fragment discusses parental frustration with child manners at table and politeness, noting irritation on both sides. It hints at guidance to avoid nagging and to recognize a child’s possible discomfort during training.
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Tulip Town
North Main
John Kes
George Ver Stee
Marcia
Phyllis
Charles Lautenbach
Sioux City
Lloyd Martin
Henry Grundman
Sels
Grimes Canning Company
Kenis
Ings
Janet, Palmer
M Neth Palmer
Marion County State Bank
Jon de Hoog
Elbert van Mannen
Joe
Will Davis
Clance
Russell Davi
Link Farm
Ain Place
Neal
Nicholas Rozeboom
Otley
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Dale Vander Pol
Vander Linde
Renteca
Lee Vriezelaur
Fred Wotan
Mark
San Antonio
Texas
Rolenbrander
Otto Pethoven
Erin
Newton Thomas
Chiewit Thureday
J. Varenkamp
Mrs. Dunkel
Gilman
Dr. W. C. Ver Ploeg
Lillian, Payne
Hattie Harrison
Paul Bird
Carrie Halbert
Anna Hospers
Oregon
G. Hospers
Mrs. D. C. Renaud
Mrs
Donald Renaud
J. Syhengu
C. Dorst
Koggan
Wisconsin
Herbert, Mentink
Wolverine
Coco
RINSO
Meat Dept
Raneaneh
John H. Klein
Harry Q. Vierson
John D. Rockefeller
H. O
Bi Lautenbach
Fred Lautenbach
Mr. Viersen
Marcus Hanson
Central Library
Library Notes
Paul Suteh
Lillian
Lillian Bayeux
Graham McCrane
Charlie
Mrs. Bayley
Charles Elmo Robinson
Robinson
You
Wynenna Atherton
Sharon Carewe
Duane Carter
Dora Aydelotte
Middle West
Rabatini
Genoa
Blood
Sabatini
Edith Austin Holton
Magor Haye
Cape Cod
Camforth City
Cape
Freeman Doane
Sunnyside
Ted Skinner
Tony Clark
Devoe Enamels
Vogelaar
Johnston
Stewart Warner
McCormick Deering
Pontiac
Rube Leydens
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