Warm weather makes pool the popular place in Pella
The municipal swimming pool draws hundreds daily with over ten thousand total attendees so far this season. Don Nutting notes very good attendance and flawless sanitation with no bacteria detected. park activities include kitten ball croquet and horse shoe, funded by Rotary and community groups. Young swimmers prepare for August competitions in Knoxville, while citizens are urged to use the park as a healthful, civic asset.
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Pella
Don Nutting
Iowa City
The
Legion Auxiliary
Rotary Club
Rotary
Knoxville
County Women On the Program At State Fair
State Office confirms Marion County will appear in the Project Auditorium of the Women's and Children's Building at the State Fair. The program combines Phases 3 and 4, clothes for Little Folks and Wardrobes for Toons and Adults, staged by Polk and Washington townships from 10:30 to 10:60 a.m. on Friday August 23, with a Summit towns exhibit featuring a self help children dress on display throughout the fair.
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State Office
Marion County
Polk
Washington
Summit
Harold H Root Chosen New Head of Central Music Dept
Dr Irwin J Lubbers announced Harold H Root as head of Central college music department Root previously directed music at Sterling College in Sterling Kansas He holds degrees from Illinois Wesleyan University and studied voice with notable instructors He will direct and coordinate the college’s musical life with Mrs Root formerly of the Reformed Church in America from Fulton
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H. Root
Root
Sterling College
Sterling
Kansas
United Presbyterian College
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Illinois
John Dwight Sample
Chicago
Harold van Duzee
Kansas City
Missouri
John Findley Williamson
Westminster Choir College
Princeton
New Jersey
The
Reformed Church In America
Fulton
Mind Root
Christian High School to Open In September
Plans advance for a Christian High School in Pella to begin in September. The former Maternity Hospital on North Main will be repurposed with large rooms suitable for classrooms. George Pals A B, Calvin College graduate, will be principal handling mathematics science and education. Adrian De Groot AB, Calvin College graduate, will teach social sciences and physical training. An additional instructor will be in charge.
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Pella
North Main
Christian High School Society
Christian High School
George
Pals A
Gelvin College
Pals
Western Academy
Hull
Town
Town State University
Adrian de Groot
Holland, Mich
Calvin College
A. H. Muyskens
Calvin
Band Concert Delight Draws Crowd Saturday Evening
A large audience attended the Chamber of Commerce Band concert Saturday evening. Richard Vander Ploeg kept order with barricades to separate children from the stage, ensuring a pleasant program. Highlights included Donald Waechter and Esther Berends performing Punch and Judy, Anne Tysseling’s vocal solos, and a medley of Stephen Foster tunes. Rain ended the event early, but listeners applauded the performances.
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Chamber of Commerce
Richard Vander Ploeg
Park Cus
Barnard
Donald Waechter
Esther Berends
Anne Tysseling
Anne Tusseling
Hero
Straus
Victor Herbert
Stephen Foster
Yoder
Zameenick
Romberg
Pigely-Wiggle
Sax
Barrell
Jack Bootsma
Tripoli
Richards
Dixie Didos
Hildreth
Buddy
Donaldson
Warren
George Ver Steeg
Card of Thanks from the Flietstra family
Through this channel we express appreciation for the tokens of sympathy during our sickness and death of our mother and wife. We felt a friend in need is a friend indeed and pray the Lord keep in remembrance the many kindnesses shown by neighbors and friends. Rev. Flietstra and family.
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Flietstra
Roorda Reunion Slated for August 13 at West Market
The Roorda reunion is planned for Tuesday August 13 at the West Market venue. Organizers invite former members and their families to attend for fellowship and reminiscences.
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West Market
Appointment plans for school departments and tuition info
English Languages Music and Dramatics are to be appointed and Bible Courage will be given. It remains to decide who will head the department, possibly a teacher or local minister. Mr G Roxeboom, Principal of Polla Christian School, will assist by serving on the Education Committee. Parents seeking tuition details may confer with Mr Gee Pals, Rev F Van Houten, J Wynberg, Cecil Vander Molen in Otley or Pella Iowa.
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G. Roxeboom
Polla Christian School
Gee, Pals
F. van Houten
Otley
Iowa
J. Wynberg
Pella
Cecil Vander Molen
Drought Ends as Heavy Rains Bring Relief to Farmers
After July heat and drought, four inches of rain over successive days revived crops. Oats were harvested with high quality, clover seedings damaged but recovering, and corn prospects improved as soil soaked and shade protects fields. Chinch bugs face setbacks with new hatch delayed by moisture. overall optimism returns as pastures and lawns green up and business slows.
County Relief Load Rises Through June in Marion
Marion county recorded rising relief caseloads through June with 649 cases, 186 more than November. The eight month sequence shows November 463, December 521, January 596, February 619, March 642, April 639, May 627, June 649. Statewide June totals fell about 5 percent from November to 32,328, while February statewide peak was 39,820. Local rise contrasts with broader decline, possibly tied to higher relief costs in Marion.
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Marion
Marion County
Knoxville Journal
FHA Loans Fund Home Repairs For Iowans
FHA reports 3442 Property Improvement Credit Plan notes totaling 1,170,859 dollars were insured in Iowa in the first half of the year. Loans financed by banks and savings institutions support private repairs and modernization across Des Moines office territory. Up to 2,500 dollars per applicant, three-year repayment, income and ownership or lease requirements apply.
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FHA
Oscar A. Brandt
Federal Housing Administration
Towa
Des Moines
Sr. Brandt
Farmers Union pict urc set for August 21
The annual Farmers Union picture event is scheduled for Wednesday August 21. Organizers urge members to attend and participate in the community gathering with speeches and displays planned.
Model Plane Contest At Pool Park Thursday
Pella reports air minded boys with many fine planes. Carl Vander Linden leads sixteen entered planes as twenty boys compete for fifteen prizes. Contests at swimming pool park start at 2:00 PM after weigh in at 1:30 PM on Thursday August 1.
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Pella
Carl Rene Vander Linden
Eight Areas Seek Iowa Soil Conservation Districts
Iowa state soil conservation drive gains momentum per Harry D Linn secretary of the Iowa State Soil Conservation Committee. First petition from Marion County filed January 30 1940 with seven more areas now at various formation stages. Status notes Montgomery and Marion Districts completed Clayton County to elect permanent supervisors August 33 Adair and wens counties with temporary supervisors appointed Van Buren County hearing held Soldier Maple Valley Monona County hearing held Taylor County petitions accepted by State Committee.
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Iowa Soil Conservation Districts
Harry D. Linn
Iowa State Soil Conservation Commitee
Marion County
State Committee
Linn
Iowa
Montgomery
Clayton County
Adair County
Wens County
van Buren County
Soldier- Maple Valley
Monona Co
Taylor County
Court news on larceny cases in Anamosa and local jail
Judge Hays charged Earl De Wit with larceny and suspended a ten year sentence during good behavior. Alfred Taylor received an indeterminate sentence of one to ten years in the Anamosa reformatory for automobile larceny.
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Hays
Earl de Wit
Earl
Alfred Taylor
Anamosa
Wet City and Humboldt Fire Right of Way Update
Wet City and Humboldt drivers can now rely on a clear right of way when responding to fires. New red license plates on emergency vehicles signal priority status, aiding quick passage through traffic.
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Humboldt
Gette
Genial Rex Ford Seeks Help In Pella Community
Rex Ford, a former wool mill worker whose hands were cut off years ago, now writes small name cards to support himself and his mother. He recently moved to near Vos and Veenman Variety store in Pella and hopes to sell his finely crafted 1 cent cards. Ford expresses gratitude for local generosity and asks residents to purchase a few cards to aid his self sufficiency.
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Pella
Rex Ford
Des Moines
Ford
Knoxville
Vos and Veenman
Yor
Stump
Churches Services Announced by Reformed Parishes
Rev A Haverkamp leads Sunday School at 9 30 with The Two Ways then morning worship at 10 45. The pastor preaches at 2 00 in Holland service and again at 7 30 in Evening praise.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Third Reformed Church
Gospel Tent Seeks Greater Hope in Ongoing Meetings
The sixth week of special gospel tent meetings continues with D. V. sermons on salvation and other subjects. Weeknight services start at 8:00 p.m. Sunday sessions at 3:15 and 7:30 p.m. Public invitation extended to hear the expounded light of God’s word.
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D. V
Third Reformed Church Service Led by Holland Seminary Professor
Rev. G. Menning leads the Third Reformed Church with services in charge by Rev. Wm. Goulooze, professor at the seminary in Holland, Michigan.
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Third Reformed Church
G. Menning
Wm. Goulooze
Holland, Mich
First Christian Church Service Notes and Gospel Readings
The First Christian Church presents Rev. J Yaad and Pastor Ploeg. Morning sermon on Abel's sacrifice from Hebrews 11. Afternoon testimony in Dutch. Evening sermon on Turning the Other Cheek from Matthew 6 8 9. Texts include Exodus 20 16. Service times listed 9 30 a m 2 00 p m 7 30 p m.
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J. Yaad
Ploeg
Abel
Second Reformed Church Services Announced
Guest minister Rev H. Van Wyk preaches at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 11 45 a m morning worship and art the Potter I am 11 pm evening worship with series Talking to Yourself Readings note times and events for the day at Second Reformed Church.
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Second Reformed Church
van Wyk
Art the Potter
Baptist Church Seeks Spiritual Depth in Sermons
Rev P J Christensen pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 with the topic Searching for God Evening service at 7 30 explores False Hope. Attendance invites the community to participate in the services.
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P. J. Christensen
Announcement Denies Leavetaking Rumor From M D Schroeder
Rumors about my leaving Pella are unfounded says M C Schroeder M D in a formal statement. The note clarifies there is no plan to depart the community or change practice at this time.
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Pella
M. C. Schroeder
M. D
Real Values In Furniture At Wormhoudt’s
Wormhoudt and Son announce excellent value in home furnishings for new households and housewives. Fine quality suites and rugs, wool and rayon, offered at approachable prices with strong wear. Large discounts on small rugs. durable, attractive pieces promoted with practical appeal.
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Wormhoudt’s
Wormhoudt & Son
Dress and Hosiery Sale at Black's Store
An advertisement announces a Friday and Saturday sale at Black's Style Shoppe in Pella featuring an extensive cleanup of summer dresses including chiffons and rayons, with many fine materials. Phoenix hosiery priced at 79c and 1.00 is offered at 59c each or two pairs for 1.00, inviting thrifty women to visit for up to the minute fashion and value.
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Pella
Black
Thanks for sympathy after death of wife and mother
We express gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for their kind acts and tokens of sympathy after the passing of our dear wife mother and grandmother Tounis Blomer and Mrs G A Vermeer Tudor and Ella Vermeer.
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Tounis Blomer
G. A. Vermeer
Tudor and
Ella Vermeer
Soils District petition drive gains steam in Marion County
The community discusses extending the Soils District to include all Marion County with six hundred landowners needed on petitions. County agents describe progress, new practices like contour farming and pasture improvement, and the goal of reducing soil loss while boosting farm income.
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Marion County
J. A. Benson
Lyall Mitchell
Walter Brown
Herbert McCoy
AAA
Pleasant Grove
Franklin
Liberty
Clay
Indiana
Red Rock
Lake Prairie
Summit
Swan
Perry
East
Zouty A. Wallace Maxes
Soils Conservation Service
Marion
Haseen
Marion Co man held for murder
Matt Melia is jailed in Knoxville on a double murder charge for killing his brother Joe Melia and his wife at a farm southeast of Attica. He confessed after surrendering to the sheriff, and the bodies were found in a fifty foot well. Melia, about 46, awaiting sentence, is held without bond.
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Matt, Melia
Knoxville
Joe Melia
Matt
Melia
Joe
Attica
eSielia
Bonda
Monroe Old Settlers Celebrate Theda Mae Yee
Monroe residents gather for the Old Settlers celebration featuring Theda Mae Yee as a highlighted participant and local remembrance of community aging and heritage events.
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Monroe
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Central
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central College
Harold
Roorda Reunion
Blitzkrieg
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Baptist Church
Black’s
Petitions For Soils District
Benson
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