Purse and cash lost by Ike Woods in Des Moines river area
Ike Woods of the Pella Knoxville road reported a purse and $25 missing after visiting Plette store Wilson Jewelry and Central Park on Saturday evening. He suspects theft while seated on a park bench and asks for the return of the purse to his town address. efforts are under way to locate a clue.
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Ike Woods
Des Moines
Pella- Knoxville
Mr. Woods
Plette
Wilson Jewelry Store
Central Park
Pella to Host 16th Convention of Reformed Young Men
The city of Pella welcomes the American Federation of Reformed Young Men's Societies for its 16th annual convention on September 18 and 19. Eight local societies form the Pella League, sponsor winter lectures, rallies, and a Labor Day picnic, with lodging arranged for 150 visitors and sessions in the Second Chr Ref church. A public inspirational meeting in First Chr Ref church Wednesday night features Rev J Weidenaar, followed by a Thursday banquet at Central College Gym.
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Pella
American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Reformed Young Men’s Societies
Colorado
New Jersey
Grand Rapids
Mich
R. Postma
Federation
Ithough
Christian Reformed Church
League of Reformed Young Men's Societies
Paul Vermeer
J. Weidenaar
Central College
Ill Wind Story Of Klein Family Vacation
Mr and Mrs Arthur Klein and their children began a Minnesota vacation trip but a connecting rod broke, damaging the motor. Van Houweling borrowed a new Dodge to tow the family, and they continued their journey without serious harm.
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Arthur Klein
Minnesota
Stores Asked To Close Labor Day in Pella
The Pella Chamber of Commerce requests all city businesses to close for Labor Day September 2 to join the nation in celebration. Hugo Kuyper, Secretary.
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Labor Day
Pella
Death in Central Park claims Bert Hagen at 70
Bert Hagen died suddenly of a heart attack while walking in Central park on Wednesday morning. The Netherlands born Pella resident moved to town in 1918, leaving his Walnut Grove farm home to reside on West First street. He married Sarah Hoogstra in 1887 and leaves four children, 17 grandchildren, his widow, a brother, and a sister. Funeral services set for Saturday at his home and the First Christian Reformed church with burial at Oakwood.
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Bert Hugen
Central Park
Mugen
Blommers Mill
West First Street
B Groenendyk
Orange City
L. Plender
Mr. Hagen
Hagen
Netherlands
America
Walnut Grove
Town
Peter de Heus
Pella
Liberty Street
Sarah Hoogstra
Tena
Herman Plate
Henry
Peter
Monroe
Leighton
Dick Hagen
T. Koster
Holland
Rr. Hagen
First Christian Reformed Church
Frank de Jong
Post Office Hours on Labor Day
Labor Day hours set for postal offices from 11 30 a m to 12 m in the notice. Congress warned the world Saturday that America would adopt unprecedented steps to preserve neutrality in any foreign war.
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Congress
America
Reno Assails in His Address Here Friday
More than 2,000 farmers Nessmen and families attended the annu picnic and get together of the organization at Gi grove last Friday. Dr. Lubbers spoke on agriculture, warning against selling out to government relief false leadership and finance interests. Milo Reno, Farm Holiday association president, criticized control of credit and currency and urged local action to solve farming problems.
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Gigrove
Jennie Kumerick
Bert Vervos
Dave Verross
Joe Woolf
Helen
Mildred den Martog
Valley Local
Amcureka
Harriet Ustermarkt
Marie
Roland Mathes
Gladys Steenhock
Jennie Kamerick
Pleasant Grove
Wilma Steenhock
Fifield
Clark Sisters
Lubbers
Dr. Lubbers
Leonard Allen
Bert Verros
Dave Verros
Sheldon Howard
Eleanor Maxine Vos
Harold J. Veenstra
Farmers Union
Reno
Addres Milo Reno
Farm Holiday’ Association
Zendingfeest of Reformed Church Held Wednesday
West Market filled with worshippers from far and near for the annual zendingfeest of the Reformed churches in the Pell region. Rev. Richard A. De Jong presided, with addresses on missions in Japan by Rev. Hubert Kuyper and Dr. Luman J. Schafer, and a strong afternoon program led by Rev. A. Haverkamp and Rev. J. Prins. Special music by Ebenzer Leighton and First Pella churches. The day raised a neat sum for missionary work.
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West Market
Pell
Richard A. de Jong
Sully
Japan
Hubert Kuyper
Luman J. Schafer
Nickolas Roozeboom
A. Haverkamp
J. Prins
Pella
A. W. Rymes
Ebenezer
Leighton
L. J.’ Shafer
J. A. de Jong
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central College
Pella Band To Give Concert In Des Moines
The Pella chamber of commerce band directed by Hugo Kuyper has accepted the invitation to perform at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines for a concert on Sunday. The full 30 member ensemble will play, promising good music for the audience.
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Pella
Des Moines
Pella Horse Wins At State Fair
Pella riders and horses dominate the Des Moines Society Horse Show with Miss Virginia Fowler and Captain Copper winning the Iowa Five gaited gelding and ladies open five gaited classes. Melya Mary LeCocq and Melva show horses for Hillacre Farm, with Hillcre Chief earning first in ladies three gaited saddle horse and third in the Iowa Championship.
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Des Moines
Pella
Virginia Fowler
Captain Copper
Iowa
Middle West
Middle West. Misses Melya
Mary LeCocq
Hillacre Chief
Robi. Barnes
Oskaloosa
Melva LeCocq
Western Union Office Moves to Rock Island Depot
The Western Union Telegraph Co office, long in the Gass building on Main Street, is being moved today to the Rock Island railroad passenger depot. The Indies waiting room at the depot is being fitted for this purpose, with Miss Florence Black remaining as manager.
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Western Union ‘Telegraph Co
Gass
Main Street
Chronicle
Rock Island Railroad
Florence Black
Rolscreen Plans Large Addition to Factory Plant
The Rossere nd, a local firm, will enlarge its plant with an 80 by 120 foot two story brick addition providing about 65 000 square feet. Construction aims for December 1 occupancy as orders surge. The Chronocele praises the Rosscreens and Venetian blinds for their national appeal.
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Con
R. Loutenbach
Chronocele
Rossereen Company
Post Office Building Awaiting Site in Pella
A 1935 letter from Congressman Utterback notes all legal steps for a new Pella post office. The only obstacle is securing a suitable site at a reasonable price. if not found, land condemnation and court delays would follow. Construction could start this fall if location is promptly procured.
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Tam
Pella
Sam
Hubert Utterback
M,c
Bandit Holds Up Man Then Forces Drive Near Des Moines
A St Louis salesman told Des Moines police that a bandit armed with a revolver forced him to drive into the countryside bound him to a tree and robbed him of 29 dollars. He wriggled free five minutes after the bandit took his car and left. A field trip by about 100 geologists began in Iowa City under Kansas Geological Society direction. Mrs Grover Bell near Rossie Iowa gave birth in an auto en route to Linn Grove hospital. The Wignall coal mine at Dawson Iowa asked investigators to probe a fire that destroyed the tipple, with a 6000 dollar loss, and a cut cage cable led to suspicion of arson.
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Cooper
St. Louis
Des Moines
Iowa City
Kansas Geological Society
George F. Kay
University of Iowa
Duluth Minn
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Linnrove
Grover Bell
Rossie, In
Wignall
Dawson
Central College in Pella Serves 82 Years
Central college marks 82 years of faithful service since its founding in Pella. The campus has expanded with the new Central building and a third story, with recent additions like a commercial department. President Dr Irwin J Lubbers leads a moral Christian environment preparing students for diverse roles worldwide. Arrangements exist to enter for the 1935 36 year.
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Central College
Central Coffee
Central
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central launches new Commercial Department in school year
Central introduces a two year Secretarial and Commerce program with courses in Typewriting Shorthand Accounting English Speech Bible and Economics. Sophomore year covers Advanced Typewriting Advanced Shorthand Economics and Business English. Tuition varies by credit hours with a $10 fee for the Typewriting course.
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Central
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A.F.R.Y.M.S
Tob. Hugen
Rogers
Mrs. Ver Steeg
K. M. Lochner
Mr. Lochner
Zendingfeest
Reformed Church
West Market Park
Iowa State Fair
Roylater
Western Union
R. R. Depot
Utterback
Congressman Utterback
Nany
Hugo Kuype
Chamberella
Town of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Local College
New Commercial Dept
Shirley Temple
Pella Theatre
Shirley
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