Pella 4-H Girls Club forms at Van Zante home
The Van Zante home hosted the July 25 meeting of seven members of the newly organized Van Zante 4-H club. Wilma Van Gorp joined as a new member. a name for the club will be chosen at the next meeting. Members plan county fair projects such as pillows, waste baskets, rugs, and hat boxes. The group adjourned to Eleanor Verloeg’s home, where refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zante
Cornelia
Almira van Gorp
Wilma van Gorp
Eleanor Verloeg
City Council Proceedings Pella Aug 1 1983
City officials in Pella Iowa met August 1 1983 at the City Office. Mayor presided as roll call and minutes were approved. Financial statements showed first quarter totals with balance on hand 25 786 94 and taxes 44 433 31. Bills in general water sewer sanitation and park funds were approved and paid. Tax levy set as budget and certified to county auditor. Delegates appointed for Iowa municipalities league meeting in Decorah August 16 17. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Towa
Fultz
General Fund
Fire Department
League of Iowa Municipalities
Decorah
Meyer
Kittenball Tournament Sparks County Fair Excitement
The county fair arouses strong interest as the kittenball tournament crowns the county champion. Officials note high participation and widespread enthusiasm, with local figures praising the event's draw and the fair's broader appeal.
Why safety razors lack practical barber use
The Inquiring Reporter surveys five voices on safety razors in barber work. J Sterrenberg says infrequent shavers hinder practicality. C Vis argues efficiency not yet developed. J Vander Geest cites need for different tools for barbers. J Duink is deterred by awkwardness and blade upkeep. A De Neef notes private use thrives but straight razors suit hard to shave beards in shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sterrenberg
C. Vis
J. Vander Geest
Barbier
A. DE Neef
Safety Razor Use Promoted for Consistent Results
Readers are advised to shave with a safety razor regularly to achieve reliable results. Frequent use is presented as essential for smooth, even outcomes and careful grooming.
Activities Of City Churches Open Bible Service Times
The Church of the Open Bible invites the public to all services. Sunday School at 9 46 a m and 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 7 80 p m. Evening worship with themes The Power of Consecrated Worship and Whats the Matter With the Doctors. Evangelistic services on Sunday 9 30 a m. and 7 80 p m. Classes for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm.turda
Pulpit duties listed during pastor's vacation
In the pastor's absence on vacation the morning pulpit will be filled by student William Bakker and the evening by Rev. Richard Rozeboom of Denver Colorado. All other services will follow the usual hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bakker
Richard Rozeboom
Denver
Colo
Mail schedule and grain shipments from Washington IA
Eastbound mail leaves the post office on Train 474 at 8 45 a m and Star route at 12 45 p m Westbound trains 476 3 45 p m and Star route 7 30 a m Registered mail is not dispatched on Star routes The Farmers Cooperative Exchange of Washington Iowa shipped 35000 bushels of corn at 45 to 60 cents per bushel and four carloads of oats plus one of wheat since July 10 setting an all time record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Sadler
G. F. Sadler
Sunnyside
Eileen
Public
Godard
R. C. Williams
Des Moines
Ada May Davis
Knoxville
Dora Gladson
Grand Junction
Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange of
Washington
Iowa
Pella Market Quotations From Local Farm Co op and Union
Market quotes from Farmers Co operative and Farmers Union marketing associations in Pella Iowa list egg prices from 18 to 19 cents per dozen and hog quotes at Chicago between 3 50 and 4 70. Additional lines note poultry and egg classifications with weights and breeds and refer to John Wynberg for further price details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
le Hoge
Farmers Union Marketing Association
Chicago
Poultry and farming services advertised in town
An assortment of farm notices lists a poultry hatchery in Pella Iowa offering to buy and weigh poultry and provide expert chicken culling for $1.50 per hundred. It includes contact numbers for J H Shinn Hatchery Neal Schuring and others plus feeding and worming services and room rentals by Henry Grundman and C Den Hartog on Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Schuring
J. H. Shinn Hatchery
Pella
Iowa
Wanted Grinding Portable Hammer Mill for farm use
WANTED TO BUY A Lind Bpindie Walnut Bed. call at Pella Exchange Stor A. Fennema. The Unived Paint & Body Co. First door south of Chronicle office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lind
Bpindie
Pella Exchange Stor
A. Fennema
Cl Tt
Electric Sparks and tales of donkeys and deals
A vintage miscellany features a Wash ington report claiming a powerful ammunition stash could shift moods, advice to buy Frigidaire for long storage, and a parable about asses and price cutters. Also jokes about trains, a radio ad for B batteries at $1.45, and a quip about a skunk incident.
Card of Thanks for T. H. Kaldenberg
We express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy helpfulness and kindness during the loss of our wife and mother T H Kaldenberg and children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Kaldenberg
Otley area residents noted in weekly social roundup
The Otley News lists numerous visits and family milestones from Oska loosa to Monroe and Pella. People such as Miss Margeret Stowie, Miss Dorothy Klein, and the Robus, Waardhuizen, Brouwer, De Joode, Bloodsworth, Aalbers, Postma, and Verwers families are noted visiting relatives, shopping, and hosting gatherings. A birth is recorded, with a baby girl weighing 7.5 pounds born Friday morning July 28. The column highlights neighborhood travel and social visits across several nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margeret Stowie
Oskaloosa
Marinus Veendaal
Dorothy Klein
Riche Klein
Pella
Jacob Wouda
Ed Kingery
Kenneth
Knoxville
Tony Robus
John Bloodsworth
S. Vander Wiel
Neal Tucker
Albert de Joode
Hattie
Alberta
Des Moines
Ed Gaas
Near Prairie City
Wm. Waardhuizen
Pauline de Leeuw
John de Leeuw
Monroe
Gunther
Grand Rapids
Mich
Gerrit’ Brouwer
Gertrude Brouwer
Rene Aalbers
Near Pella
Gysbert Aalbers
Wilma Postma
Charlie Postma
Near Monroe
Richard Postma
Lester Boat
Thomas Bloodsworth
Deliagnes
Sophie Verners
Joe Kool
Evelyn
Jim Hammer
Newton
Anne Elyn
Anna de Leeuw
Bertha
Gerrit Klyn
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Cornelia le Cocq
J. Kempkes
Everett
Wash
Kempkes
P. G. Gasss
T. Plette
F. le Cocq
Nora Scholte
A. N. Vander Linden
G. G. Gaass
Kate Beard
Henry Dieleman
Clara Plette
Miss Plette
Miss Piette
Everett Vanerhoven
Preston Steenhoek
M. T. Klein
John Vander Wert
Gertrude’ Steenhoek
Roy Else
Mars van Hemert
Gertrude
Steenhoek
Ray
Henry van Oostrim
Ben den Adel
Will van Oostram
Tipton
Okla
Anthony’ van” Zante
Kalamazoo
Mort
Haydn
Beethoven
Offenbach
Dvorak
Jocelyn—Godard
Wagner
Pella Theatre
Tom Keene
Cross Fire
Ralph Bellamy
D. den Adel
James Whitcomb Riley
Fale
Lyle
Anrgbarials
Chat Ghatrman
Loren Bie
Pleeaseenile
Glen Air
Peter Héerema
Polla
J. Duinink
Church OF the Open Bible
Baptist
U. S
nEsults
John Wynberg
Main Street
Hoekseman Bros
Van’s Motor Service
van d van Gorp
Colorado
John Gys van’ Gorp
E. V. Goad
Main St
White Way Auto Com
Noth Ph Grundman
Irs
C. den Hartog
Liberty Street
Edgar C. Nettow
Department of Accounts
Sheffield Avenue
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Henry Grundman
Lord Tudor
Ford Tudor
Star Auto Co
O. G. van 'Yi
Jacob's
Weell
Chronicle
Buerkens Mfg
E. J. de Haas
Leonard
Pella Exchange
Fepnema
Fowlér Telephone Bldg
van den Berg Electric Co
Porter
el- Sta-Shun-Air
Sons of the East
El-Sta-Shun-Aii
El-Sta-Shun-Atr
Everything Electrical
Otley News
Rene Verwers
Anna de Leouw
Anne Elyn Ome
Cornie Muilenberg
Jennie Robus
Kelly-Springfield
Potts
Martin
Pothoven Corner
Franklin and
East First Streets
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