Local People Rehearse for 4-H Pageant in Knoxville
A Knoxville group plans a 4-H club pageant at Marion county fair featuring 16 Dutch clog numbers from Pella clubs led by Mary Louise TeCocq and others. Plans include 30 leaders, over 2000 tickets, and diverse acts from Cornish Mac to Pageant of the Nations with a Stars and Stripes finale and Knoxville band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Marion County Fair
Pella
Mary Louise TeCocq
John Henry Hoogenakker
Olivier Twins
John Hagens
G. W. van Arkel
Raymond Rankin
Ellis Metcalf
Worth Darnell
Mabel Crouch
M. B. Dockendorff
Faye Dykstra
Summit
Dorothy Georgiette
Naughty Marietta
Harold Rading
Bertha Augustine
Bebout
Herbert Cline
Mrs. Metcalf
James Rees
Genevieve Rees
Jinks
Hugh Jones
Esther Brown
Brownie Hudson
Rolicking Gypsies
Ray Loynacan
Tri T
Hazel Rowland
America
George Washington
Beryl Yanna
Martha
Ray Cline
Lincoln
Horace B. Schmidt
Abraham Lincoln
Virginia
Bonnie Jean Jones
Robert Sherwood
Lois Spaur
Freda Harvey
Robert Beyer Sails For Europe
Mrs. Henry Beyer reports her son Dr. Robert Beyer is aboard the steam ship Berangaria bound for Europe. The English vessel measures 909 feet in length and 98 feet in breadth with a tonnage of 52226 pounds. He notes a pleasant voyage with long meals and daily tea and expects to reach England the next day and Berlin soon after, writing again.
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Henry Beyer
Robert Beyer
Berangaria
Europe
Beyer
England
Berlin
Germany
Dr N Kramer Appointed On Clinic Board
Dr Nellie Kramer of Pella is appointed as one of the osteopathic physicians to conduct health examinations at the statewide clinic to be held at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from August 28 to September 4. The clinic will be supervised by the Iowa Osteopathic Society and will provide health examinations to adults during the fair. Forty clinicians have been named by the state committee to conduct the health examinations at this year’s clinic.
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Nellie Kramer
Pella
Des Moines
Lowa Osteopathic Society
Addiiion
A H Reents Joins Central College Faculty
Lincoln Nebraska professor Arthur H Reents joins Central College as an assistant in Latin and History. A graduate of Iowa and Minnesota, he will teach Latin Greek and Ancient History, living in an apartment with Mrs Reents. The school and town welcome the new scholar and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Reents
Lincoln
Nebraska
Central College
Reents
University of Iowa
University of Minnesota
America
Farmers Picnic Draws Crowd From Across Country
Crowds gathered at Grandman’s grove north of Pelin for the annual Farmers Union picnic. George Youngbear of Tama spoke in the afternoon, with Rev Dean Chapman, A J Johnson, and others addressing attendees. Despite a tight corn crop, the day featured a pleasant, friendly mood, dinners on the grounds, and steady vendors.
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Farmer Union
Grandman's Grove
Pelin
Harold J. Veenstra
Marion County Farmers Union
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central College
Dean Chapman
Ogden
Towa
A. J. Johnson
Iowa Farmers Union
George Youngbear
Tama
Farmers Union
Johnson
Iowa
Harold
Des Moines Man Takes Over Pella Theatre Ownership
Dan F. Smith of Des Moines is the new owner taking full charge of the Pella theatre last Monday. He plans to move to Pella with his wife and two children aged 6 and 7, and the community extends a hearty welcome to the Smith family.
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Pella
Dan F. Smith
Des Moines
Pella Theatre
Mr. Smith
Girl Injured In Auto Crash West Of Pella
Gerrit Bennink of Pella and Mr and Mrs Albert Birchmeier with their young daughter were involved in a Monday afternoon 4 pm crash on highway 163 four miles west of Pella. The Birchmeier child suffered a head laceration, treated by a local physician after being brought to Pella. Cars were heavily damaged, and all parties were shaken but sustained no further injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Bennink
Pella
Albert Birchmeier
Story County
Highway 163
Chronicle Ad Brings Results for The Model Clothing Sale
Chronicle Advertising Again Brings Results as a large balanced ad in last week's issue drew hundreds of thrifty shoppers to The Model during the opening days of its Clothing Clearance. Wormhoudt and Kempkes emphasize moving stock and thank patrons with exceptional values. The firm notes the value of advertising and urges buyers to act before the sale ends with bargains in Men's and Boys' Clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chronicle
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Henry Roeffel Injured at Rosscreen Factory
Henry Roeffel suffered a severe hand injury Friday at the Rosscreen plant when his hand was caught in a punch press. A right thumb was smashed a finger split and another lacerated. doctors fear he may lose a finger and he will be unable to use his hand for some time.
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Henry Roeffel
Rosscreen
Prayer Meeting Well Attended at First Reformed Church
The union prayer meeting Friday at First Reformed church drew a good crowd. Intended to pray for rain it became a service of thanks for recent rain. Short talks were given by Rev. G. Menning and Rev. A. Haverkamp with volunteer prayers offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
First Reformed Church
G. Menning
A. Haverkamp
Klein Family Picnic and Reunion in Grundman’s Grove
The Klein picnic and reunion will be held on August 18, 1986, at Grundman’s grove north of Pella. A good program is being planned and all relatives are urged to be present. Come early and bring your dinner. A good speaker will be provided with free coffee at lunch time. Your committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
Grundman’s Grove
Pella
Dr Irwin J Lubbers to Lecture at Mediapolis Chautauqua
Dr Irwin J Lubbers, president of Central College, will speak at the 38th annual Mediapolis Chautauqua in Indiana starting August 20 and running through August 6. He will discuss business economics and world affairs as they relate to daily life. The Mediapolis program is noted as the only Chautauqua west of the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central College
Mediapolis
Van Zee Picnic Set for August 25 at West Market
The annual Van Zee picnic is scheduled for Tuesday August 25 at the West Market venue. Local residents are invited to attend for a community gathering with food and activities.
Roosevelt car caravan heads toward Maine in motorized march
James A. Farley leads the first motorized unit of the Roosevelt caravan toward Maine. The piece notes political tone and religious patriotic music amid a moving rally.
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Roosevelt
Maine
James A. Farley
Democratic National
De Vries Wins Better Homes First Prize in National Contest
C L De Vries of North Hollywood California wins Better Homes and Gardens first prize in a national contest. The home is praised for California architectural tradition, excellent layout, recessed porch access from reception hall dining room, and modern bedrooms with dressing rooms. Accompanying pictures illustrate its beauty and design.
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C. L. de Vries
North Hollywood
Calif
Mr. de Vries
J. H. de Vries
Pella
Cal
Better Homes
C. @ Vries
Gardon
Ste N
Moa Fea de Vries
Parce de Vales
L Bertial
California
Prominent Speakers To Appear Before Pella C of C
The Pella Chamber of Commerce plans a year of programs with noted speakers on merchandising topics and entertainment elements. Led by President Lankelma, the lineup includes Paul D. Patterson and Chas. T. Cownie, among others, plus a Des Moines glee group and organist Fred Voelker. Dues are framed as an investment, aiming for 100 percent merchant membership and participation.
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Lankelma
Pella
Paul D. Patterson
Western Union
Telegraph
Tarry H. Fenlon
Iluminating Engineers Society of America
B. F. Spry
Pres. Direct Adversing, Inc
S. M. Hertzberg
D. M
Glee Club
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Stoner Pine Co
Fred Voelker
Iowa
Voelker
Middle West
Downie
WHO
KSO
KRNT
H. B. Sixsmith
I. J. Lubbers
F. M. Frush
Palla Chamber of Commerce
Pella Chamber 9
Speakers From Five States To Appear Here
Five states will be represented on the speakers rostrum at the annual convention of the National Union of Christian Schools the 25th and 26th of this month. Principal addresses include The Christian School and the Church and Calvinism over against Communism with speakers from Calvin Seminary Rev. Monsma and Rev. Verduin and local leaders Rev. De Koekkoek Rev. Van Dellen. The concluding address will be delivered in Holland language.
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National Union of Christian Schools
A. S. de Jong
Chicago
Addiee
H. Schultze
Calvin Seminary
Grand Rapids
Mich
M. Monsma
de Koekkook
Otley
L. Verduin
Corsica
South Dakota
I. van Dellen
Denver
Colo
Communion of Saints and Our Children
Holland
Co op movement grows as leaders hail trend from Kansas City
Reuben Schakel and others from Pella Leighton and nearby towns attended the Consumers Co operative convention at Woodhill Country Club near Kansas City. Eighty store managers from Colorado Kansas Missouri and Iowa reported rising business and more co op labeled goods expected. Schakel urged Protestant churches to embrace the movement, noting Catholics lead and Methodists follow, or risk missing a major opportunity.
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Consumers Co-operative
America
Reuben Schakel
Farmers Union Shipping Co
F. W. Mathes
P. A. Bognards
Andrew Pethoven
Pella
John Grandin
Leighton
Kansas City
Consumers Co-operative Convention
Woodhill Country Club
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Towa
Narrow escape from drowning at Lake Keomuh
Albert Tysseling 22, son of Mr and Mrs Will Tysseling, nearly drowned five miles east of town in Lake Keomuh last Friday. He was saved by three Oskaloosa girls Genevieve Hamilton Jean Williams Marjorie Black all 13 and Jack Marks 15 who pulled him from deep water after he began to slip under. He recovered soon after the scare and praised his rescuers.
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Albert Tysseling
Will ‘Tysseling
Keomuh
Oskaloosa
Tysseling
Genevieve Hamilton
Jean Williams
Marjorie Black
Jack Marks
Marks
Arrests Increase During June By Conservation Officers
In June 91 persons were arrested for violations of conservation laws. All convicted and fined or given jail terms, totaling 1616.66 in fines and costs with 935.06 suspended. Jail sentences reached 404 days with 115 suspended. Most arrests, 88, were for fishing violations. one for trapping, one for driving recklessly in a state Bank, and one for missing boat lights. Seizures included 5 black bass, 80 carp and quillback, 205 catfish, 21 crappies, 1 silver bass, 1 gar, 4 bullheads and 25 pounds of misc fish. six raccoons. Illicit gear seized included two canoes, 8 trotlines, 1 rod and reel, 5 drag seines, 1 tyke net, 4 hoo nets, a row boat and oars, and one spear.
Van Gorp Picnic Planned at West Market
A Van Gorp picnic will be held Friday August 21 at West Market. The gathering begins at 11 00 o clock with Baake lunch coffee and orayende available for attendees.
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Ie van Gor
Ems
West Market
Pella Chamber of Commerce Banquet Tonight
The Pella chamber of commerce holds a 6:45 supper for about 150 people with wives and sweethearts. Entertainment by W. W. Woods and station WHO group, Harold Fair to speak, and The Longfellows with Miss Mary Jo Corcer as soloist. Unusual program expected to draw a large crowd.
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Pella
W. W. Woods
WHO
Des Moines
Harold Fair
The
Longfellows
Mary Jo Corcer
Two Small Weekday Fires Fail to Bring Much Damage
Two fires caused minor damage with little threat to property. An afternoon blaze at Herman Swank’s North Broadway home resulted from a short circuit in a iron causing wall and curtain flames, stopped before the fire department arrived. A Monday evening bonfire in Central Park scorched a tree limb and burned a dead portion before bucket brigades doused it.
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Herman Swank
North Broadway
Freda
Central Park
Bucket Brigade
Remodeling At Benteco Store In Progress
Remodeling that will cost several hundred dollars is now in progress at the Benteco Kash store, L. Wilson, Manager. A full size basement is being put under the building, divided into two compartments for storage and a further expansion of the fur business requires more room and modern facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benteco Kash
L. Wilson
Fishing without license lands man in jail for eight days
Henry Van Rees of Pella was arrested by game warden Dale Orgelah on Friday morning for fishing without a license. He was fined 26 dollars and, unable to pay, was turned over to the Sheriff for an eight day vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Rees
Pella
Dale Orgelah
Band Program August 15 1936
Band program dated August 15 1936 features March of Time and Military in Monastery Garden selections arranged by Richards with solos by Nicoletta Fox Trot Inter mezzo Eug one and other varied pieces including overture and novelty numbers alongside featured soloists Meegaard Woods and Hildret.
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Richards
Sand
Assel
Nicoletta
Katman
Suainna
Marc
Fost
Meegaard Woods
Ean Qverture
Hildret Weet
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Marion County
N. Kramer
A. H. Reents
Chronicle Advertising
Dr. Lubbers
van Zee
Rock Island Railway
Vinton
Sioux Falls
S. D
John Pley
Council Bluffs Court
Ritories
Louis Bleriot
English Channel
Bleriot
Cloais
France
Dover
Carl Maenza
High Street Church of Christ
Akron
Ohio
Furnace Institution
Pat Hutchson
William Lemke
Union Party
West Michigan Farm Union
Drexel Williamson
Delmar W Liamson
Randolph, Inc
Council Bluffs
Pella C
Everett Collins
Farmington
Prole
Conto
van Gorp
Chamber OF Commerce
Legion Hall
Mary Jo Corcoran
Benteco
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