Farmers Produce Distribution Plan Aids Needy
The Marion County Farmers Holiday Association chaired by Harold J. Veenstra arranged relief with the Red Cross and Community Welfare League. Needy residents may obtain produce orders from Jacob Plender or Dr. C. Aschebrenner and collect at the Farmers Union building. Members with surplus are urged to bring produce for distribution and to hire unemployed workers at three dollars per day paid in farm produce at cost.
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Marion County
Farmers’ Holiday Association
Harold J. Veenstra
Lake Prairie
The
Red Cross
Community Welfare League
Farmers Union
Jacob Plender
American Red Cross Society
Dr. C. Aschebrenner
Southern Iowa Fair expected to draw record crowds
The 1932 Southern Iowa Fair and Exposition opens September 5 Labor Day with a packed four day program. Highlights include daily harness and running races, hippo drome acts, a Children's Pet Parade, a public wedding and Thursday night review, and two six horse hitch demonstrations. New tickets offer $2.40 value transferable for $1.50, lower admission prices, and extended Grandstand access.
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R. F. Fitch
Arm Bureau
Iowa
Ross Remington
Grandstead
Dr Fox Authority On Mushrooms In Town
Local pill dis penser and pulse feeler Dr C I Fox offers mushroom verdicts for collectors and cooks. Mushroom hunters consult him to identify species and learn aspects of this popular dish for many residents.
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Dr. Fox
Chronicle's New Professional and Business Guide
The Chronicle expands its business and professional directory this week offering an enlarged up-to-date listing of local enterprises and professionals. It includes railroad and bus schedules, churches, municipal officers, fraternal and civic bodies, all organized under main and sub classifications for quick access. The paper thanks advertisers and organizational leaders for cooperation.
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the Chronicle
Former Peoria Pastor Speaks In Pella
Rev. Harry Bultema of Muskegon Michigan visits Pella with his family to present a bilingual program. He will speak Friday at 8:00 PM in Central Park on The low mood Its Cause Its Cure and Its Comfort. He also speaks at the Baptist church Thursday at 2:00 PM in Dutch and 7:30 PM in English.
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Harry Bultema
Muskegon
Mich
Bultema
Daniel
Aletta
Peoria
Central Park
Baptist Church
Norge Contest Closes August 27 1982
All contestants in the Norge Cross Word Puzzle and Essay Contest are asked to submit essays as word puzzle hooks in cuphands by Saturday August 27 1982. The Kuyper Music House expresses thanks for the many entries and participation.
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Norge
Kuyper Music House
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
Public thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death. Gratitude for comforting words at the funeral from Rev Enos Heeren D J Michmershuizen and family.
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Enos Heeren
D. J. Michmershuizen
Marion County Free Fair Ends After Weekend Events
The Knoxville Journal recounts Marion County Free Fair’s close Saturday night, noting uncertain overall success but possible better outcomes with favorable weather earlier in the week. Highlights include Henry Field’s speeches, Wild Bill Nutter’s motorcycle stunt, a racing car incident, a broken high board fence, and praise for M A Trabert and the 80 coworkers. Dodson’s carnival split offerings between What Cheer and Monticello. business was decent but downsized to attract more customers.
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Knoxville Journal
Marion County
Henry Field
Wild Bill” Nutter
Nutter
Carnival
M. A. Trabert
Dodson
Monticello
Notice for Bids on 200 Foot Steel Fence
Bids will be received for a 200 foot steel fence 72 inches high with 2 inch diamond mesh. Detailed information and specifications are on file at the City. Bids must be filed by September 1, 1982. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Os Ney Clerk.
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City of
Os Ney
Death comes to estimable lady in Pella obituary
Mrs. D Michmershuizen died Sunday at 6:00 after weeks of illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the home and the Second Reformed church, with interment in Oakwood cemetery. Born October 27 1875 in the Netherlands she came to Pella 41 years ago with C Koopmans. She leaves eight children and six grandchildren plus several siblings.
Pella Press backs West Market site for city pool
The Chamber of Commerce Construction Committee favors West Market for the public swimming pool location. Park commissioners and nearby property owners consented, and the plan has Chamber approval. Legal steps are resolved and construction could start once funds are available, despite some editorials urging a different site.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce
West Market
New Manager at the College Inn Cafe and Takeover
Walter Johnson sold the College Inn cafe at Broadway and Franklin to Elmer Nichols of Knoxville. Nichols, a young man with prior experience in the trade, has taken over the business. The Chronicle notes the change in an advertisement and welcomes Nichols to the local business community.
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Walter Johnson
College Inn Cafe
Broadway
Franklin Streets
Elmer Nichols
Knoxville
Mr. Nichols
The
Chronicle
Reinforcement Saves Life Of Large Tree
Star Oil Co. service station workers Tunis Van Heuke lem Preston Steenhoek Albert Ver Meer and Roy Andeweg used preservation techniques to save a decaying large tree. They removed the decayed main body, cemented the cavity, and restored the tree so it should live for many years. The work spanned several days of spare time.
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Star Oil Co
Tunis van Heukelem
Preston Steenhoek
Albert Ver Meer
Roy Andeweg
Nutrition talks planned for Marion County Farm Bureau women
The fourth year nutrition project titled Keeping up-to-date in nutrition will be studied by Marion County Farm Bureau women with training Sept. 21 to 23. Organized by Farm Bureau and the Home Economics Extension Service at Iowa State College, the program continues prior work and includes five lessons on vegetable cookery meals bread meat and mineral balance. Local leaders and Mrs Helen Swinney will conduct follow-up meetings to share demonstrations and material.
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Marion County Farm Bureau
M. D
Farm Bureau
Home Economics Extension Service
Iowa State College
Helen Swinney
Town State College
Notice for Coal Bids in Pella Iowa Sealed bids due
Sealed bids for lump coal will be received by the Secretary of the Independent School District of Pella Iowa. All coal to be delivered to school buildings by the winter of 1982 1988. Bids due by noon September 12 1982. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Independent
Pella
Towa
Two Armed Men Rob Son Of Cafe Proprietor
The Jones cafe in Knoxville was held up at 4 40 a m by two masked men who demanded cigarettes then took 27 dollars from the cash register. Otto Jones, son of proprietor Forrest Jones, complied as one robber covered him and the other rifled the till. They fled south down an alley. deputies searched the area but found no trace. Witness Marshall Conrey reported a car nearby that may have carried the suspects.
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Knoxville
Otto Jones
Forrest Jones
Twoen
Otte
Jones
Ward
Nieburg
Marshall Bert Conrey
William Menninga called by death at 66 in Iowa
William Menninga died after a long illness Sunday night at his home near Galesburg at age 66 years 5 months and 18 days He was born in Holland March 3 1866 and came to the United States 50 years ago He married Minnie Kegel and they had four children Yella Henry Mrs Kelderman and Mrs Gerrit Kempe All survive with several grandchildren two brothers Setz Menninga and Nick Menninga and three sisters Mrs Frank Tilma Mrs Jim Kuyper and Mrs John Van Polen Interment was in Oakwood cemetery Rev R J Danhof officiated at the First Christian Reformed church of Pella Tuesday afternoon
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Galesburg
First Christian Reformed Church of
Pella
R. J. Danhof
Oakwood
America
Holland
United States
Minnie Kegel
Yella
Henry
J. Kelderman
Gerrit Kempe
Leighton
Nick Menninga
Setz Menninga
Otley
Frank Tilma
Jim Kuyper
John van Polen
Oskaloosa
Christian Reformed Mission Fest At West Market Park
Several hundred people attend the annual mission fest of the Christian Reformed churches in the Pella district at West Market park. The program features sermons and addresses in Dutch and English by noted denomination leaders, music and other features. Final golf tournament scores were not available at press time.
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Christian Reformed Churches
Pella
West Market Park
Central College Opens Its Doors September Third
Vacation days end as Central College welcomes freshmen with three days of orientation exercises. They meet faculty, learn building and library use, undergo health checks, and review campus rules. The opening assembly is Saturday at 9 am with a faculty meeting at 4 pm for year planning.
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Central College
Lola Weir
A.M. E.M
John E. Toms
Mus
A. Haverkamp
First Reformed Church of
Pella
John E.yoms
Oberlin
Iowa
Bussey youths charged with home robbery case
Oren McGee and James Sims, both near Bussey, were arrested Sunday by Sheriff Ira A. Ward and charged with robbing Charles Sims home. They admitted three visits, taking two $20 gold pieces, a dollar, a shotgun, a .22 revolver, tires, shoes, a watch, and a used car bought in Des Moines for $30. Some looted items were recovered. both youths remain jailed as case proceeds.
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Oren McGee
James Sims
Bussey
Ira A. Ward
Chas. Sims
Sims
Des Moines
McGee
John Nieburg
Knoxville
Chronicle Want Ads Spark Quick Sales
Chronicle notes that its want ads yield rapid results. Last week Squire Jacob Vander Syde advertised a Heatrola and received two inquiries within hours. A blank is printed on another page for readers to request ads be mailed to them, stating what they want and how they want it advertised.
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Chronicle
Squire
Jacob Vander Syde
Funeral Of Mrs. Marie Synhorst Boles Held
A large concourse gathered at the First Reformed church Monday afternoon to honor Mrs. Marie Synhorst Boles who died in Banning California. Service by Rev A Haverkamp featured a male quartet. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery as the community extended sympathy to Mr Boles and relatives.
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First Reformed Church
Marie Synhorst Boles
Banning
Cal
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Corte Oy
Thanit
Boles
Pool financing committee acts on chamber plan
The swimming pool finance committee has not yet reported to the chamber of commerce directors, but sources say they are actively working on the proposition.
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Chamber of Commerce
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