Pella Chamber of Commerce Plans Push for Growth
A lively Pella chamber meeting at Memorial Hall endorsed continuing and expanding chamber work through 1982. Treasurers report showed a small budget surplus needed to cover $505 in debts while band expenses were trimmed and college scholarship audits approved. President Kuyper urged optimism and community support while readings and talks emphasized regular meetings and ongoing fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Hall
C. Smorenberg
T. G. Fultz
American Legion
L. F. Bousquet
George Ramsey
Pella
Hugo Kuyper
L. A. Kuyper
D. den Adel
John Wesselink
Kuyper
Chamber
Wesselink
George G. Gauss
P. H. Kuyper
Dunn's
Don Reading
Rosscreen Co
Card of appreciation to neighbors and fire department
R and Mrs M J van Gorp thank friends neighbors and the Pella Fire Department for valuable help after a disastrous fire and Lautenbach Verought Insurance Agency for prompt settlement of losses.
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Pella Fire Department
Lautenbach & Verought Insurance Agency
M. J. van Gorp
Put Your Jokes To Work And Win A Prize
The Van Den Berg Electric Co offers a prize an electric kitchen clock for the best joke received by May 15. The Chronicle will judge. Only one winner possible. submit your best joke now.
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The
van den Berg Electric Co
Chronicle
Mrs R Dieleman Dies After Long Illness At 86
Mrs R Dieleman died Monday at 3 PM at her son William Dieleman's Eddyville home after influenza and old age. She was 86 8 6. Born Den Hartog in Holland August 12 1846, she came with her parents at seven and lived near Pella. Survived by 10 children six in Pella and Denver, 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a brother and sister. Funeral Friday at 1:30 PM from daughter Mrs B W De Bruyn home and 2 PM at Second Christian Reformed Church. interment Oakwood cemetery. People named Arie Van Zee Jacob Pethoven Peter De Jong L Wielaard Clarence Van Vark Aart De Cook served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hollebeck
Oakwood Cemetery
Holland
Arie van Zee
Jacob Pethoven
Peter de Jong
L. Wielaard
Clarence van Vark
Aart de Cook
Dieleman
Eddyville
John R
Denver
Colo
Jusie
P. H. Spoelstra
Henry R
Catherine
B. W .de Bruyn
Effie
H. P. van Kees
Pella
R. den Hartog
Dick van Pelt
Orange City
Lincoln Pupils Tell Story Of Birds
Fourth grade pupils at Lincoln School presented a Bird Life program under Miss Hilda Palmquist. Recitations talks songs and instrumentals highlighted bird features. An Indian legend on the origin of birds drew special interest. parents attended and praised the performance.
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Lincoln
Lincoln School
Hilda Palmquist
Death Comes to Mrs S B Grant at Her Home
Mrs B. B. Grant aged 64 died at 807 University street Friday night after a long illness. Funeral at home Monday then Second Reformed Church with Rev H. C. Jacobs officiating. Interment in Graceland cemetery. Survived by husband and five children, five grandchildren, two brothers, one sister. Funeral observations note her long illness and devout church membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. B. Grant
University Street
Second Reformed Church
H. C. Jacobs
Graceland Cemetery
F. M. Frash
T. G. Fultz
B. Andeweg
C. F. Dykstra
C. Boot
Hermann Vanden Berg
Trade Extension Coupon Auctions At Local Merchants
Shoppers show strong interest in the trade extension program with coupons earned on every dollar of purchase. Coupons fund monthly auctions on the first Saturday, May 7, with Worth and Van Zante as auctioneers. Co-operating merchants list includes Van Den Berg Electric, Puritan Drug, Kuyper Music, Vander Linden, Two Vans Shoe, Bell Clothing, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chronicle
Messrs. Worth and
van Zante
van den Berg Electric Co
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
van Rheenen
Awtry & Lankelma
Vogelaar's
James van Dusseldorp
Kuyper Lumber Co
Waechter Lumber Co
Klyn & de Winter
United Paint & Body Co
White Way Auto Co
John Vander Linden
United Grocery
Wormhoudt & Plette
C. & P. Tire & Battery Co
Ulrich’s Meat Market
Slob Bros. & Co. Farmers Union
Ideal Pharmacy
Wilson’s Jewelry Co
Thomassen’s Grocery
C H Korn Presents Portrait To Lincoln School
The second grade of Lincoln school enjoyed a gift when C H Korn presented an enlarged portrait of George Washington. Korn’s granddaughter There sa Wormhoudt attends the class, and the portrait is seen as a valuable addition that should be in every grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
George Washington
C. H. Korn
Theresa Wormhoudt
Godfrey Enters Senate Race as Democrat Candidate
George W. Godfrey of Albia announces candidacy for state senator in the Monroe and Marion counties district under the Democratic ticket. A long time Albia retailer he says he is not a politician but accepts the race at friends’ urging.
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The
Chronicle
George W. Godfrey
Albia
Monroe
Marion
Godfrey
Appreciation Notice To Lau Tenbach Insurance Agency
John Wouters expresses heartfelt thanks for the prompt attention and settlement of his windstorm loss sustained during the past week by Lau Tenbach and Verought Insurance Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lautenbach & Verought Insurance Agency
John Wouterse
Amateur Radio License Granted to H Rozenberg
Harold Rozenberg, local electrician and radio repairman, received an amateur radio license from the U S Commerce Department on April 15 for station WOLYW in Pella Town. The license allows a 200 watt outfit eventually, currently 60 watts, seven frequencies, and emergency use if lines are disrupted. transmitter dial is about 1700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOLYW
Pella
Harold Rozenberg
Radio Division
United States Department of Commerce
Rozenberg
Miss Schilling Discusses Life In Mexico To Pella PTA
At a large Pella Parent-Teacher gathering in the Webster building, Prof. Elsa Schilling of Central College gave an illustrated talk on Life In Mexico. She stressed respect for Mexicans, described language and culture, rural schooling hardships, and daily life such as water pumping, seasonal weather, and dress customs.
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Pella
Parent-Teacher Association
Webster
Elsa Schilling
Central College
Mexico
Genevieve Myrick
T. H. Liggett
Paul Lautenbach
Iano
Miss Schilling
Schilling
Busy Year Report for Rev H L Van Dellen Missionary
A year long report for Rev H J Van Dellen of the American Sunday School Union shows extensive activity. New Sunday Schools started 10, total membership 352, and 91 schools visited. Home visits 1841, sermons 110, Bibles distributed 51, literature 54766 copies, DVBS sessions 40 with 96 pupils, gatherings 4 drawing 600 attendees, 443 letters written, 10 hopeful conversions, and 202 nights away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. van Dellen
American Sunday School Union
Local merchants file bankruptcy petitions in Des Moines
The article reports two bankruptcy petitions filed in the U.S. district court at Des Moines. Lawrence Van Rees, a shoe merchant, shows liabilities of 68114.08 and assets of 42673.63. William G. Fuller, a farmer of New Virginia, lists liabilities of 19365.22 and assets of 416.00.
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Lawrence van Rees
United States District Court
Des Moines
van Rees
William G. Fuller
New Virginia
Talkie Movie At The Van Houweling Garage
Advertisement announces a talkie moving picture exhibition at the Van Houweling garage Friday with two performances in the afternoon at 4 00 and 5 00 and two at 7 30 and 8 30 admission free the public is invited
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the Chronicle
van Houweling
Elmwood Inn Fire Damages Home of Dr and Mrs Mitten
Fire department responded Friday morning to Elmwood Inn on North Main Street after a spark from a chimney set the roof afire. Damage totaled about 75 dollars.
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Elmwood Inn
J. C. Mitten
North Main Street
New Ford V-8 Draws Crowds at Star Auto Garage
Hundreds visit Star Auto company garage to view the new V-8 Ford car. Prospective buyers note its stylish appearance, roomy seating, fine finish, and expected low price. Frank Le Cocq says demonstrations will start when the model arrives. Chronicle Want Ads bring results.
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Star Auto Company
Ford
Frank le Cocq
Loyde Hillyer's Band Wins Midwest Class A Contest
Loyde Hillyer's band from Montrose Colorado won first place in Class A at a Midwest band contest held in Price Utah last Saturday. Loyd has earned many prizes recently and studied music at Central College under Professor Sadler. He directs music in Montrose public schools while Mrs Hillyer Tillie Beerends handles voice work.
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Loyde Hillyer
Montrose
Colorado
Midwest
Price
Utah
Loyd
Central College
Saler
Sadler
Hillyer
Tillie Beerends
Rubbish Catches Afire At Athletic Field
Central College observed Campus Day with the city fire department assisting for the first time as rubbish on the dump caught fire. The blaze grew threatening nearby property but was quickly extinguished with water, averting a serious conflagration.
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Central College
Hold Free Medical Clinic April 29 in Marion County
At the Marion County Medical Society meeting in Knoxville on Friday April 29 1932 the Speakers Bureau of the Iowa State Medical Society and the Iowa Tuberculosis Association sponsor a program on tuberculosis and heart disease. A chest clinic from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. is free to physicians and patients, funded by the Marion county Christmas seals, with an evening scientific program by visiting clinicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Medical Society
Knoxville
Iowa State Medical Society
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
County Medical Society
Marion County
Vogelaar Property Fire Strikes Behind Hardware Store
A Saturday morning blaze damaged the Vogelaar property adjoining a hardware store, home to the Albert Schakel family. Fire reported at about 9 am started by a stove in the store office, damaging the roof. Insurance covers about $50 in losses. Miss Gertrude Plender sighted the fire and alerted her father and Gary Vogelsar.
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Vogelaar
Albert Schakel
Gertrude Plender
Theatore
Gary Vogelsar
City Clerk reports rising business in Pella council meeting
City of Pella shows total expenditures of 138,476.77 with 33,549.71 cash on hand and 155,984.06 total receipts for the year. Council granted Lincoln Nebr L L Cornwell Co. permission to erect a bulk gasoline station in the south part of town.
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Pella
A. C. Kuyper
L. L. Cornwell Company
Lincoln
Nebr
T. H. Klein
van Dusseldorp
Water Department
Security State Bank
Legion Auxiliary to offer prize for poppy posters
At the regular meeting last Tuesday the American Legion Auxiliary decided to award prizes for the best poppy posters from junior high and elementary pupils. First prize is 1.00 dollars and second prize 60 cents, for posters submitted between now and May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Rev Menning Keeps Three Sunday Services For 14 Years
In a talk with Rev G Menning pastor of the Third Reformed Church he said he has conducted three services each Sabbath for fourteen years without missing a week. He noted the immense labor involved in preparing three services each Sunday and said it takes an iron constitution to endure the schedule.
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G. Menning
Third Reformed Church
Iowa coal deal offers low delivery price
Guaranteed Iowa cost offers Liter's Kirkville coal as the best grade mined in Iowa at 20 cents delivered. Cox, Riggen and Bishop coal delivered at 16 cents. Prompt service on all orders. Phone Red 819. Roy Kersbergen.
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Iowa
Kirkville
Cox, Riggen and
Bishop
Roy Kersbergen
Chronicle Readers Praise The Chronicle Subscribes
Fulton and Newton readers express strong approval of the Chronicle. Rev G Vander Linden and Mrs Fred t Lam share praise for the paper’s clarity and breadth. Mrs Barney Mensch quotes her aunt saying the Chronicle is clean, newsy, and well edited. Subscribers thank the paper and express hope for continued appreciation.
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G. Vander Linden
Fulton
Fred t'Lam
Chronicle
Barney Mensch
C. L. McCauley
Newton
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R. Dieleman
Grant
Mrs. Grant
N. J. Gesman
B. Grant
Kansas
Nebraska
Marsh
Anna
Ruth
Fred Vander Zyl
Garrison
Edna
Edward
Nick Gesman
George Gesman
Oskaloosa
John Korver
H. Rozenberg
P. T
H. L. van Dellen
Star Auto Garage
Central
Fultz
Old City Hall
Legion Auxiliary
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