COFC Band to Visit Galesburg for Community Concert
The Pella Band will march to Galesburg Tuesday evening August 12 to play in the park for North Country residents. Proceeds from a church fundraiser will support the church fund. Cars will be organized to bring attendees. rain date is Wednesday at 7.00 PM.
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COFC
Galesburg
Chamber of Commerce
Pella
North Country
Burg
B. F Vander Linden
Anthony Tyssling
Rexall
Sully
Reasner
Time To Get the Weeds On Country Roads
A farmer urges clearing roadside weeds to improve sight at intersections and reduce accidents. He warns overgrown edges block roads in snow and threaten safety as threshing ends and hay is stored, with seed dispersal risk if weed removal is delayed.
Pella Bulldogs Earn State Tourney Berth In 1–0 Final
Pella Iowa Bulldogs baseball team defeated Schmitt and Henry of Des Moines 1 to 0 at Airport Diamond to clinch the south central Iowa AAU state tournament berth. They earlier beat Berwick 12 to 4, while Schmitt and Henry beat Newton VFW 4–0. John Ver Heul opened the final with a single as Ed Kallemyn rammed a key triple, Bill Slickers fanned 10 over seven. Jajko struck out 11. The victory advances Pella to Waterloo state action starting Sunday alongside Iowa Packing Co. Des Moines city league champions.
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Pella
Iowa
Bulldogs
Schmitt, & Henry
Des Moines
Airport
Diamond
John Ver Heul
Jimmy Lajko
Ed Kallemyn
Bill Slickers
Jajko
Iowa Packing Co
Waterloo
Des Moines Tribune
Fred Dekker
Sedrel
Berwick
Schmitt & Henry
Ver Heul
Kallemyn
Slickers
Atlantic
Rolsere
Rolsereen
Reasner
Mobilgas
Newton
Kilduff
Iittenball
Liter Gang
Wisse
Owens
Liter Outfit
Nelson
Suh
Tudor Ulrich
Jim Vanden Berg
Iowa Pipe and Tile
Sedrel Bulldogs
Legion and Auxiliary Picnic Notice at Pool Park
Public notice highlights a Legion and Auxiliary picnic at the swimming pool park on August 15. A reunion is scheduled for Thursday August 14 at 4 PM. The text also mentions a vacation week, with travel from Okoboji on Wednesday.
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Legion and Auxiliary
Swimming Pool Park
Christian Reformed Mission Festival Set for August 18
The annual Mission Festival of the Christian Reformed churches of Pella and vicinity will be held next Wednesday at West Market Park in Pella. Events include morning and evening programs with De Jong speaking in Dutch and English, missionary talks by H. Smith from Sudan, Rev. and Mrs. Muller with Brazil and South America experience, and Magdalena Roots from China. Children's Hour, canteen by Second Christian Reformed Church ladies, and musical numbers accompany the day to support missions.
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Christian Reformed Churches of
Pella
West Market Park
de Jong
Mich
H. Smith
Sudan
Africa
Wm. V. Muller
Brazil
South America
Magdalena Roots
China
Tse Martha Vos
Second Christian Reformed Church of
Trombones to Highlight the Band Concert
Four trombones perform in two selections on the band concert program Saturday evening. A unique Trombone Smear titled Lowsy Massy may showcase the instrument’s slide technique. Jean Kuyper will play the Gulbransen Magnatone electric organ, adding novelty to the evening’s entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Kuyper
Anne
Tysseling
Sylvia
Singing Hills
Almas Temple
Buglione
the Scarlet
Mask
Overture
Zamienik
Waltz
Warren
the Squealer
Marchio Circusosio
Will Huff
Public Schools Open Sept I1 in Pella
Labor Day marks the restart date for Pella Public Schools with a short Monday session on September 1. Kindgarten entrants must be five before January 1 1942. Ruth Adele Gordon will teach new primary classes and homes will host registrations the week prior. Union street remains the Webster Lincoln district boundary. Eight new teachers have been hired this year.
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Pella
Ruth Adele Gordon
Union Street
Webster
Lincoln
Monich and Thomas Family Visit West Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Joe Monich and Mary Isabelle Thomas spent Sunday in West Des Moines enjoying a day of local sights and visits.
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Joe Monich
Mary Isabelle Thomas
West Des Moines
Pella Foundry thrives after tough earlier times in city
The Pella Foundry Co and Feeder Works half block have revitalized, hosting Martin Hocksema Implement Shop, Vos Implem Co, Wynberg Truck Line and others. Eighty percent of output supports defense needs for ChinSing Mfg Co Ottumwa, Iowa Valve Co Oskaloosa, John Deere Ottumwa, and Lowdon. Orders have been turned down due to full capacity, showing a strong, skilled metalworking community with 100 to 150 workers and renewed pride.
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Garden City Feeder Co
Woodrow Washer Co
City
H. P. van Gorp
Pella Overall Co
Asher
Martin Hocksema
John Vander Wal
Vos Implem Co
Leydens Produce Co
Wynberg Truck Line
ALB
van Houweling Auto Co
Andeweg Transfer Co
Uncle Sam
Anam
Chinsing Mfc. Co
Ottumwa
Iowa Valve Co
Oskaloosa
John Deere Co
Lowdonquipment
Iowa
Football to Be Played On New Athletic Field
Central College prepares its new athletic field for football practice starting September. Coach Tysweling and two workers, including Elbert Van Maanen, oversee ground prep. Nine games planned, five at home, three at night, with Dubuque U as the opener September 26 and Midland College as a non conference foe. Homecoming and season finale scheduled for afternoon play.
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Central College
Tysweling
Elbert van Maanen
Godl
Babe
Central
Dubuque U
Midland College
Fremont
Nebraska
Pella Seniors Overcome Knoxville Lead in Swim Meet
Pella seniors rallied to erase a 47 point first half advantage by Knoxville in a county seat pool meet. Readouts show top performances across girls and boys events led by Lubbers and Kempkes for Pella, with strong showings by Van Ee and Ver Steeg among others as the meet concluded with diving wins for Schreiner and Ver Steeg.
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Pella
Knoxville
van Ee
Dickema
Evans
Ord
Liggett
Diekema
Hedrick
Boertje
F Bopp
Horan
India
Lubhers
Kempkes
Russell
Kenoavie Tat
Cooteys
Horan Wellamg
Kempkos
van’ Berkum
Lubbers
Ver Steeg
Dingeman
Harrison
Schreiner
Bulldogs to Play in State Softball Meet
Sedrel's Bulldogs won the district tournament in Des Moines, beating Berwick 12 to 5 and last Schmitt Henry 1 to 0 after a late-inning rally. Pitcher Slickers worked both games as the team earned a spot in the state tournament at Waterloo to face Atlantic in round one.
Reverend Christensen Resigns from Local Baptist Pastorate
Reverend Paul J. Christensen, pastor since September 1937, resigned last Sunday to assume duties at Immanuel Baptist Church of Omaha Nebraska beginning September 7. The Omaha church serves about 500 members and features a large, beautiful 40-room building with a basement gymnasium for recreational work in a north Omaha residential district.
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Paul J. Christensen
Immanuel Baptist Church
Omaha
Nebraska
Knoxville swimmer Horan dies after weekend car crash
The Knoxville lad Don Horan, winner of the breast stroke in the Knoxville meet, died Saturday evening in a motor car accident. He was aged about 2nd and was widely liked with many friends. The report notes his victory and untimely death, reflecting on his athletic promise.
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Cooley
Sadler
Don ‘Horan
Knoxville
US C Drive Surpasses Pella Quota On First Day
The United Service Organization Drive started with a Rotary breakfast at Tulip Cafe and quickly exceeded the Pella quota, raising 472.59 dollars by dinnertime. A 29-team canvass from local groups including Chamber of Commerce and American Legion gathered broad community support, with notable gifts from Pella Rolscreen and the Old People's Home.
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United Service Organization
Tulip Cafe
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
The
American Legion, Legion ‘Auxiliary
Federated Club
Rotary Club
Hey Kids Model Plane Contest at Pool Park Aug 13
Carl Rene Vander Linden announces a model airplane contest at Swimming Pool Park on August 13 at 2 pm. This event mirrors Academy of Model Aeronautics rules with rubber powered planes, minimum wing area, weight per wing area, and a judging method based on flight times. Four prizes are listed and signups open at The Book Shop.
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Pool Park
Carl Rene Vander Linden
Carl Mensch
Carl
Academy of Model Aeronautics
Falco
Scientific R. O. G
Carl Vander Ploeg
George Carson
Carl Menseh
Four Traffic Law Violators in Court Monday
Police in Pella towed four traffic violators over Saturday through Monday morning. Mayor Frush imposed penalties on those cited for speeding reckless driving and permitting an unlicensed minor to drive. Officials vow to continue enforcement to deter special privileges and keep streets safe for law abiding citizens.
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Pella
Frush
Pello
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
Mrs. Paul De Wit thanks everyone for the beautiful cards flowers and well wishes sent during her recent illness. She expresses gratitude for the kindness and support from friends and neighbors.
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Paul de Wit
Local club breakfast and dinner attendance noted
Committee members Harry Ray C C Buerkens and Bob Kuyper led a gathering of 38 breakfast guests and 24 at dinner. The group believes others were missed or asked to think it over and urged community contribution through M Goodwin at Pella National Bank or Ralph Ver Meer at Marion County Bank.
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M. Goodwin
Pella National Bank
Ralph Ver Meer
Marion County Bank
City of Pella to Build North Pella Water Tower
City council in special session opened bids for a 100000 gallon water tank to be built mid block north of the Lincoln building in North Pella. Des Moines firm Pittsburg-Des Moines Iron Co. bid lowest at 11888 and is awarded the contract with payments ready upon completion. The tank will improve pressure on mains, aid off peak pumping at the light plant, enable cleaning of the old south west tank, and secure water supply for years without new taxes or bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Steel and Iron Work
Chicago Building and Tron Co
Pittsburg-Des Moines Iron Co
Des Moines Company
Lincoln Building
Orth Pella
Pella
South
Ted Kuyper Entered in Iowa State Fair Baby Show
Ted Louis Kuyper of Pella is among the first entrants in Iowa’s state fair baby contest scheduled at the Iowa State Fair from August 22 to 29. More than 600 babies are expected, with special departments for city town and rural entrants and twins. Forty Iowa baby specialists will examine contestants and provide parental consultations alongside scores. Wm Clark and daughter Virginia visited Indianola and Winterset last week.
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Pella
Iowa
State Fair Board
Ted Louis
Louis Kuyper
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Park
Okoboji
Christian Reformed Mission Festival
Pella’s Foundry
Michael Leonard
Feeder Works
Henry Carson
Leonard van Ke
Pella Foundry Co
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Feeder Co
H. van Gorp
Indies
Leonard van Ee
Henry G. Carson
John van Arkel
A. T. Vander Beek
Case van Arkel
Marion Vander Sluis
F. A. Hesselink
Foundry
F. A. Hi
H. G. Carson
L. van Ee
H. P. van G
Central Field
Christensen
Us.c
Harry Ray
C. C. Buerkens
Bob Kuyper
Des. Moines
Ted L. Kuyper
Clark
Virginia
Indianola
Winterset
Red Cross School
Evers, Hand
Fred
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