Twenty Five Men Out for College Baseball Team
Head Coach R. Babe Tysseling and Huck Waxman search among 225 candidates to fill gaps at third second and shortstop after last year’s graduation. Infield to center on Loren Loupee at first with intra squad game slated Saturday to form a potent nine to face the Quakers of Penn College April 15. Players include Vander Kieft M. Tysseling M. Kallemyn Uberts Van Hunn Kerse Luback Van Arkel Leskin and pitchers Voskuil Kallen MacChni Cathers Skinner Roorda Hoekstra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Babe Tysseling
Huck Waxaman
Loren Loupee
Quakers
Penn College
Bill Vander Kieft
Red
Bob M. Tysseling
John“ Dolink
M. Kallemyn
R Uberts
VW. van Hunn
Roger Kerse
H. Luback
Joe van Arkel
Earl P. Lesk
Kindergarten Enrollment list seeks prospective pupils
An effort to estimate the number of children to enroll in kindergarten this September is underway. Eligible children must be six by January 1, 1941. A list of prospective pupils is published and cooperation is asked to verify or remove names as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue 77
Lincoln School Fire Damages Basements and Equipment
A fire at Lincoln School damaged the basement extensively with some equipment harmed. Estimated damage reported Wednesday around one thousand dollars. The building is owned by John Onstine and several listed individuals are named in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Onstine
Fire damages basement of Schippers & Son building
Fire of unknown origin was found in the basement of A Schippers & Sons at 820 Main Street at about 2 30 that Wednesday morning. Firemen fought heat smoke and embers for an hour and a half as water drenched the basement joists and floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schippers & Sons
Main Street
John Res Found Pella Tulips in Fine Condition
John Res from Sassenheim Netherlands visited Pella last Wednesday and praised the tulips condition townwide. He urged watering beds in spring and fall during dry spells and warned Holland's wartime status could affect American tulip access. Res visits America each January to June to see customers and remains hopeful the Dutch can stay neutral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Res
Sassenheim
Netherlands
Pella
Res
Holland
America
Europe
Grand Council Fire Celebrates Camp Fire's Birthday
Camp Fire Girls led by Mary Louise Renaud plan a Grand Council Fire at the high school gym on April 12 at 7 30 pm marking the organization's thirty eighth birthday. Notable guests include Miss Clayton and Miss Williams with moving pictures of camp life at Hantesa and a Wohelo message by Clara Williams dean of women at Central College. Admission is free and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowetompapinnin
Hantesa
Clara Williams
Central College
Anni Mae Lingerak
Jean V
Mary Louise Renaud
Martin Kuyper
Candle
Ee June Klyn
Dorothy Tock
Georgia van Gorkumaps
Marian Morro
Moving Pictures
Camp Hantesa
Genevieve Clayton
Honors Won by Musicians of H S Last Week
Report from Grinnell area school music events notes students excelling in tenor soprano and mezzo-soprano solos. Betty Vriezelaar Cora Mae Vander Linden praised for excellent marks. Contest dates April 26 and 27 in Fairfield. community to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Vriezelaar
Cora Mae Vander Linden
Carol
Joy
Ned
Ted
Grinnell
Bob van Rocker
Bob
Lois van Vliets
Luella Vander Wal
Sulley
Kieth
Lemon Sundven
Lois van Vliet
Anna Mus
Lois
Orleath
Jimmy Kempkes
Mr. Ruby
Women’s Clubs Meet in Pella for County Session
The county women’s clubs assemble at Pella with a 1 15 PM reconvened program featuring piano and vocal numbers by Bussey, a welcome by Mrs. M M Dockendorff, and a response by Mrs. D M McClymond. Minutes read, reports from Marion County clubs, panel on making a home, and adjournment follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
M. M. Dockendorff
D. M. McClymond
Carrie Vander Ploeg
Knoxville
Marion County
N. R
Sal Bussey
Woman's Club
Fred Pinnick
Retoxville
John Kamerick
Woman's Federated ‘Club
Keneth Bean
Woman’s Club
Adolph Larson
Ralph ‘Tax
Two Sherman Brothers Take to Aviation Careers
Harold L Sherman of Ottumwa earned government selection for Parks Air College training in St Louis while Homer M Sherman has completed Aero Industries Tech Institute work in Los Angeles and joined Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego. Both brothers built early interest in flight and now pursue aviation as their life work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Sherman
Ottumwa
Parks Air College
East St. Louis
Foto
Homer Jr
Sherman
Carroll Street
Aets
Harold L. Sherman
U. S
Parks Air
Want Antiques For Display in Store Windows
Pella Tulip Festival displays in storefront windows attract visitors as genuine heirlooms and antiques charm shoppers. The Historical Society urges merchants to reuse or source items again this year, with Mrs Nellie Van Arkel ready to assist locating pieces. Careful handling is required to protect fragile items and prevent theft, ensuring they are returned to owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Hlistorical
Ladak Alfalfa Gains Popularity Among Iowa Growers
Dr C P Wilshc of Iowa State College reports a spring shift toward Ladak alfalfa seed in the North Central region. Varieties like Ladak and Cossack show higher yields and wilt resistance, while Grimm long remains less favored under Iowa conditions after 14 years of trial results.
Grimm seed varieties show mixed yields in Iowa crop reports
Iowa farmers prefer Grimm seeds as they offer certified options at lower cost than Ladak and with more available seed. While some variegated strains like Baltic Hardigan and Ontario Variegated edge Grimm slightly, common alfalfas generally yield below Grimm. Farmers anticipate continuing use of Grimm amid supply differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic
Hardigan
Ontario
Iowa
Wilsie
Local Candy Sale Ad Fragments Brighten Day
Anise squares .16 cents, fresh milk chocolate drops, cream fish 120e, two color corn candy 16 20 cents. After dinner mints .12 cents, special fruit fudge to lb Ib. Ib.
Local Prices On Waterways Spark Regional Comparison
A fragment notes that Sas Nebraska and Iowa regions are about 30 to 40 percent cheaper than Ladak or Grimm, highlighting regional price differences across areas. The terse line suggests a market or supply comparison without broader context.
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Sas
Nebraska
Iowa
Grimm
SPROUTS Paint Cleaner Praised by Users
Consumers of SPROUTS paint cleaner call it the best they have ever used. Kuyper Builders Material Company and Van Den Berg Electric and Paint Co advertise Hoover specials at 19.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuyper Builders Material Company
van den Berg Electric and Paint Co
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Penn
Hanson
G. Celle HL
Rankin
Voskuil
Kallen W. MacCni Cathers N
John Skinner
G. Roorda
C. Hoekstra
Webster School
Richard Balstad
Harold Roy van Dyke
William Beulah Vander Street
Shirley
Doris Dean Dockendorf
Bobby Nauktychoren
Connie Lorna Lee Parkhurst
Arthur Arvin Doornenthal
Peter Donald Mayert
Henry Carl Russell
Robert de Cook
Alvin de Wild
Roy Petersma
Heney Leydens
D Yn Ver Dught
Bertes Beintema
Turk Marilyn Loverink
Ger Delmer
Micdema
DE Jong
Jack Sprat Food Stores
Jack Sprat
Washington
Jack Sprat Food Store
Sue
June Klyn
Marian Morrow
Ian
June Allen
Joyce Sadler
Georgia van Gorkum
Marcia Kuyper
Dorothy Hocksema
Laura Ruth Klyn
Bonnie Buerkens
Vera Jane Dekker
Educational Divisio
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Lincoln School
Shirley Hocksema
John Anna Mac Hagen
Willian Geral Kuiper
Nancy Ruth Groendyke
J. B Marlene Intvell
Arnold Keith Vriezelau
Jess David Dekker
Betty Steenhoek
Pres
Kenneth Vanden’ Baard
Jim Donald Terpstra
Gerrit Jo Ann Geurts
Flor Kirk Fuller
Lee Smith
Joyce
Schippers & Son
Gulliver
Jessica Dragoncito
Lanny Ross
the Organ
ADM
Russell
Lucky) Hayden
Victor Jory
Jean Parker
Zane Grey
Brother Rat
Baby
Priscilla Lane
Jane Bryan
Wayne Morris
Peter B
FBI
Barbara Stanwyck
Fred MacMurray
Harold de Re
H.S
Bussey
New England
Shermans
Harold Sherman
Mr. and
Homer Sherman, Jr
Caen
BND Cort
Prunes
Martha
GAN
Oxydol
Lewis Lye
H.R. H
Soilax
Aresv AS
Texas
KIRK
Idaho
Ohio
Farmco
Studgo
WAYNE
Leghor
Farmers Union Cob
Mires
W. van Grootveld
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