Romance of Rolscreen highlighted by Robison speech
J B Robison of Des Moines spoke at the Chamber of Commerce meeting in Pella about the origins and rise of the Rolscreen, noting faith in the product and in colleagues builds character and drives business. He traced early struggles, key orders from Tobias Nebraska, Kansas City, St Louis, Cincinnati, and Louisville, and praised the company’s global reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robison
Pella
Bob
Robinson
Pete
P. H. Kuyper
Haseen
Royal Palace
Japan
White House
Washington, D. C
Tobias
Nebraska
Mr. Robinson
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Maghis
Kuyper
Welfare League Meeting Reviews Aid and Finances
The Community Welfare League met at the American Legion Hall with Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner presiding. They reviewed February aid figures from the Des Moines Tribune-Capital noting 213 families, 325 people, and discussed county expenses of 264 dollars excluding pensions and medical care. A self support pledge for families was adopted and a $10 donation from the Farmers Union Auxiliary was approved for needy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Welfare League
American Legion Hall
Carl Aschenbrenner
Des Moines Tribune-Capital
Salvation Army of Iowa
Iowa City
Mt. Pleasant
H. C. Jacobs
League
Farmers Union
Harold Veenstra
Welfare League
Aschenbrenner
Reduced Railroad Rates In Effect
Reduced railroad fares take effect this week allowing travel at the price of a two cent stamp per mile on the Des Moines Keokuk Knoxville Washington and the Des Moines to Winterset Indianola and other lines. The schedule aims to revive passenger travel on the Rock Island line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
Des Moines- Keokuk
Knoxville-Washington
Des Moines
Winterset
Indianola
Sunday School Workers Gather at Oskaloosa
The Iowa State Sunday school convention will be held in Oskaloosa next Wednesday through Friday with the theme If thou hadst known. Sessions cover music architecture methods vacation school missionary education and leadership training. Dr W C Pearce and Dr C W Warmingham will speak, expected to attract many local attendees.
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Oskaloosa
W. C. Pearce
Southern California Council of Religious Education
C. W. Warmingham
Boston University
Heeremas Attend Des Moines Banquet
Mr and Mrs John Heerema were honored guests at a banquet at the Savery Hotel Des Moines. Pharmacists committee members George Judish of Ames and Harry Eaton of Des Moines attended. Mrs Heerema was asked to speak, regarded as her maiden speech, and was well received.
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John Heerema
Savery Hotel
Des Moines
Pharmacists
George Judish
Ames
Harry Eaton
Board of Pharmacy
Heexema
Black Oak and Scott Center School Old Records Told
The Black Oak and Scott Center school near Leighton shows a long history from 60 or more years ago. Secretary Dick Van Zee, ten years in service, guides through dated notes from 1885 through 1912 detailing coal prices, funding, and school repairs. An 8 month term was voted, with teaching funds rising from 100 to 240 dollars by 1891 and 1892. The 1912 incident of a charivari crowd arming in the building is noted, with follow up continued in later pages.
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Black Oak and
Scott Center
Leighton
Gore van Zee
van Zee
Dick van Zee
John Poague
John Moody
L. D. Price
Robert Correll
B. D. Robertson
Clover
Helen Norwood
Committees Appointed By Mayor Fultz
Mayor T G Fultz appointed committees to oversee city departments after taking office last week. Finance members: Vander Wal Van Dusseldorp Rozenberg. Ordinance: Van Vark Vander Wal Blommers. Streets Alleys Sewers: Van der Linden Van Vark Van Dusseldorp. Light and Water: Blommers Van Dusseldorp Van Vark. Buildings and Grounds: Van Dusseldorp Vander Wal Vander Linden. Fire Department: Van Vark Blommers Rozenberg. Health and Sanitation: berg Vander Wal Vander
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T. G. Fultz
Vander Wal
van Dusseldorp
Rozenberg
van Vark
Blommers
Vander Linden
van’ Vark
Van
Former Mayor Injured in Auto Crash Near Cemetery
Simon De Haan former mayor of Pella was driving a hog truck when it rolled near Ottumwa cemetery. He suffered facial cuts, was aided by passersby, taken to Ottumwa hospital, then returned home after treatment. The hogs were scattered and later gathered. Also notes a visit to see Joe Stogdill with family.
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CPP
Simon de Haan
Pella
Ottumwa
de Haan
Mr. de Haan
Ottumway
Pete van Zee
Webster Pupils Present Annual Entertainment
Webster grade school and Kindergarten staged an annual program in the high school auditorium. The Kindergarten opened with health themed exercises, followed by the Philharmonic orchestra and a patriotic segment. Grades three and four presented Princess Rosy Cheek with a health obedience theme, while the first two grades offered Mother Goose in Healthland and Who's Who in Healthland. The show featured strong performances, a full audience of parents, and several school musical numbers.
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Webster
Philharmonic Orchestra
Mother Goose
Healthland
Who’s Who
Queen of
Glass Shatters in Pheasant Collision on Sioux County Road
Central college student James Huygen was driving in Sioux County when a pheasant struck his windshield with such force that the glass cracked. The bird reportedly escaped without injury, while Huygen expected a dead or badly hurt animal.
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James Huygen
Central College
Sioux County
Child Behavior Topic At Pella PTA Meeting
Forty people attended the Pella High School PTA gathering as Mae Pardee Youtz from the State University spoke on Child Behavior. She contrasted local advantages with urban slum environments and urged parents to let children develop individuality while guiding them. A girls’ physical training demonstration preceded the talk and will be repeated later.
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Mrs. Youtz
Pella Parent-Teacher Association
Mae Pardee Youtz
Child Welfare Division
State University
Pella
Ruth Blake
Caretaker Survives Cemetery Storm Toll at Graceland
Willem G. Klein caretaker at Graceland cemetery sought shelter in the tool house during a Tuesday afternoon storm when lightning struck, tearing up the area as the chimney collapsed and bricks flew across the grounds. He fell to his knees but escaped injury, while C. H. Wormhoudt and A. W. Gysen witnessed the scene. Klein later reported the incident to the Chronicle.
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Willem G. Klein
Graceland Cemetery
Jack
Business Men To Meet Monday
The monthly meeting of the Business Men's Community Club will be held at Elmwood Monday evening with supper at 6 20. A large attendance is requested and members may bring guests. Reservations must be made promptly to Mrs J C Mitten.
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Business Men’s Community Club
Elmwood
J. C. Mitten
Bargains as Twenty Pianos Remain at Ramseys Deal
George Ramsey at Over Pella Motor Company markets a remaining stock of twenty pianos from a fifty piece selection. The note hints at bargain pricing and a hurried sale atmosphere. Dedicated customers are urged to act quickly for best selection.
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George Ramsey
Pella Motor Company
Walter Vander Hart 82 Pioneer Pella Resident Dies
Walter Vander Hart aged 82 and a longtime Pella resident died at his home 814 East First street Sunday night after a long illness. Born in the Netherlands January 31, 1849 he came to the area as a boy and farmed before moving to Pella thirteen years ago. Survived by his widow Cornelia Kuyper and eleven children plus 17 grandchildren, he served Bethany church as elder for 30 years and deacon for four. Funeral services were held at his home and the First Reformed church with burial in Graceland cemetery.
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Walter Vander Hart
Pella
East First Street
Vander Hart
Netherlands
Gerrit Vander Hart
Sandridge
Cornelia Kuyper
John S. Ter Louw
Prairie City
George Vander Zyl
Sully
Jacob Visscher
John 8
Ter Louw
Waupun
Wis
Marie
Anna
Agnes
Everetta Vander Haart
Grant Run Sardon
Eee
Ella
Bethany Church
First Reformed Church
Reformed Church
Rev
B. Mulder
Graceland Cemetery
Lloyd McFall and Joan Schakel Wed
From a farm home to a hotel is the path in the couple’s story. On Tuesday afternoon last week at 5 o clock at Rev J G Myers residence in Louilla the bride Miss Joan Schakel daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Schakel became the wife of Lloyd McFall formerly of Lovilia now residing in Pella and employed at Hotel Pella. The groom is described as a deserving young man and the bride as a popular young lady. They plan to live at the hotel for now.
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Joan Schakel
J. G. Myers
Louilla
Lloyd McFall
Lovilia
Pella
L. L Schakel
Grapes Grow on Window Grape Trellis At Home
Mrs. Dena Vander Pol of Franklin street discovered thriving grapes growing from grape vine cuttings used to support a flower trellis. What began as scraps of vines near a window sprouted healthy grapes, making an improbable home vineyard.
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Dena Vander Pol
Franklin Street
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L. B. Robison
J. B. Robison
Rolscreen Go
Chamber of Commerce
L. A. Kuyper
Ladies ‘Auxiliary
American Legion
Hugo W. Kuyper
Cohen
New York
Abies
Legion Hall
Heeremas
Black Oak and Scott Center
Mae de Pringer
Irma Grandia
Fay Grandia
Leona Mae Newendorp
Elizabeth Vos
Bernice Ver Ploeg
Clarence den Adel
Cornie Vos
Henrietta Ver Meer
Mae Lucile den Adel
Johnny den Adel
Francene de Prenger
Eugene van Zee
Joyce Ver Ploeg
Norena Grandia
Grant
Chronicle
Black Oak
Fultz
E. V. Goad
Edward
Richard
Harold
Bloomfield
Joe Stogdill
Miss Harmson
Miss Grant
Miss Kuyper
Mrs. Brooks
Iis Reavers
Renaud
Verna Hartman
Kregel
Mariine Kregel
Aaree
P.T
Grent-Teacher Association
Caretaker
W.vander Hart
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