City paving on Highway 163 to start in September
City officials told aldermen that state highway commission plans a September start on repaving portions of Highway 163 through Pella. The state will lay a 20 foot center slab while the city covers five feet on each side, 80 feet in total, with a separate city contract to be decided by the solicitor. The city also approved buying a frostproof water tower casing for 1100 dollars to replace the 20 year old unit, with installation and walkway included.
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T. G. Pultz
State Highway Commission
Pella
The
Highway Commission
Pittsburgh- Des Moines Steel Co
Ed Schreiner
Water Department
Pella Receives Beneficial Weeklong Rainfall
Pella saw steady rain from Monday afternoon into Tuesday, totaling nearly two inches. The gentle showers, with no wind or lightning, moistened soil and aided tomatoes, late beans, sweet corn, and melon crops, easing heat and cooling nights for comfortable farming conditions. Corn, previously flattened by a storm, began to recover, boosting hopes for a bumper yield despite earlier disappointments.
Union Picnic Planned at Grundman Grove
Preparations are nearly complete for the Farmers Union picnic at Grundman grove next Wednesday August 24. Manager Schakel invites local acts for the program and urges timely contact. A Sandridge softball team challenges a south city team for a game at the picnic grounds, expected to be lively. Everyone is invited to spend the day at the Union Picnic.
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Farmers Union
Grandman Grove
Schakel
Sandridge
Grundman’s Grove
Centennial Issue Seeks Marion County History Material
The Marion County centennial issue needs stories or photographs from residents and others with Marion county history. Contributors may mail or visit the office to share knowledge about Pella and the county, with writer help offered if desired.
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Marion County
Pella
City Schools to Open Doors September 5
The Pella Public Schools prepare for a new Vocational Homemaking Department with Miss Marjorie Lamb arriving as supervisor. She will plan, organize, and interview pupils while coordinating with agriculture and preparing the remodeled facilities.
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Marjorie Lamb
Belle Plaine
M. M. Dockendorf
Miss Lamb
Ames
Geo. Heeren
Well Borer Used To Restore Damaged Farm Buildings
At John Hospers farm near Pella on highway 16 a mobile well borer is shown in use to straighten a storm wrecked barn and outbuildings. Virgil Schakel owns the machine. Dan Dingeman employs workers to recondition a leaning barn, cattle shed, and garage damaged by the recent storm. Roy Van Niewaal operates the machine, bracing with a tree or selfmade base. The barn stood 30 inches off its foundation, with interior and exterior badly damaged. other outbuildings are skeletal or wrecked.
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John Hospers
Pella
Virgil Schakel
Dan Dingeman
Roy van Niewaal
Hospers
Anna Hospers
Junior
Farm Equipment Demonstration Near Pella October 13 14
Rural Electrification authorities announce a two day farm equipment demonstration near Pella on October 13 and 14. The event will be hosted on a ready site suitable for a large farmer turnout, with local dealers planning displays inside a large tent and cooking demonstrations. Further details will be provided in future Chronicle issues.
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Pella
The
Chronicle
Swimming Meet With Knoxville Friday Aug 19
About 500 fans watched the Os kaloosa and Pella meet last Friday with Oskaloosa winning 79 to 36. The return meet was postponed to August 23 due to cold weather. Friday night Pella hosts Knoxville seeking revenge after an earlier loss.
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Osky
Pella
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
St. Louis
Home For Aged Ladies Bazaar A Success
The Home For the Aged reports a successful bazaar raising funds for the home’s needs. Proceeds support purchases for comfort and kitchen equipment, with items sold below value due to the workers’ effort. A hand quilt brought in 5.50 dollars, well below its worth, and organizers urge attendance at next year’s event.
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Jane Bos
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Albert Vande Voort
The Vande Voort family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and at the death of their wife and mother Mrs Albert Vande Voort Albert and the children express appreciation for acts that softened their sorrow in this time of loss.
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Albert Vande Voort
Dutch humor lights sale at the Home for the Aged
Henry Terpstra of the Home For the Aged watches the pile of articles to be sold while Gerrit De Boer delivers humorous talk. The Dutch residents enjoyed the lighthearted moment and the humor in daily life.
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Gerrit de Boer
de Boer
Arment
Henry Terpstra
Gerrit de Boers
Rev F De Jong Discusses Living in Troubled Times
The retiring pastor of First Christian Reformed Church spoke to a full auditorium about four signs of a troubled era, godlessness, lawlessness, restlessness, and uncertainty. He warned against complacent church attendance without heart change and condemned modern schooling trends in California.
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First Christian Reformed Church
Frank de Jong
Arcadia
California
Los Angeles
de Jong
Pella
Chicago
Mission Fest Held Wednesday At Christian Reformed Church
Pella brimmed with residents and visitors for the annual mission fest of the Christian Reformed churches. Rev. Frank De Jong and Rev. Martin Monsma led sessions with talks by S. A. Dykstra, G. Openhuizen, and Rev. W. Kok. A children’s service and lively canteen activity complemented strong offerings.
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Pella
Christian Reformed
West Market
Christian Reformed Churches
Frank de Jong
Martin Monsma
S. A. Dykstra
G. Openhuizen
Rev. W. Kok
First Christian Reformed Church
Peoria
Leighton
Otley
Monroe
Prairie City
Tainter
New Sharon
Lynnville
Fine Fellowship
Largest Crowd Attends Weekend Band Concert
The Saturday concert drew the season’s biggest crowd, with seats filled on benches and grass. Vera Gezel and E Kuyper delivered acclaimed vocal and trombone solos, while Barnhouse’s Panorama overture impressed the audience. An encore and additional numbers promised for this week include Palm Garden Rug and Gypsy Love Song by Leonard Allen.
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Barnhouse
Esther Beerends
Hespers Kuyper
Jack Bootsma
Leonard Allen
Jack
Palm Garden
Leonard
108Th Medical Regiment
Mader
Schminke
Boyer
The
Guentaclay
Hutter
Marion County Centennial Fair Opens Friday Night Pageant
The Marion county territorial centennial and fair runs August 19 to 22 with a two evening pageant titled Your Land and My Land featuring 200 local participants. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children ages 5 to 12. The production covers eight episodes including Marquette and Joliet, Fort Madison, Iowa territory scenes, and the arrival of settlers with wagon trains and a cornhusking scene.
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Marion County
Fort Madison
Knoxville
Madison
Iowa
Lea
Ioway
van Buren
Territory
Robert Lucas
Joy Collins
Knoxville Women’s Club
Marion
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Central College
Marc Ver Steeg
Phyllis Ver Pteeg
J. Lubbers
Supreme Court
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United States Treasury
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North Main
Tulip Town
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D. Geenen
Rev. F. DE Jong
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Gerrit
Joe van Wyk
Harry van Wyk
Hivey
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Kolenbrander Farm
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