Grant Authorized for 55 Mile Pella North Line
REA officers announce a $59,000 grant to build 55 miles of new electric line serving residents north and south of Sully and Lynnville with about 200 potential customers. Franchise petition set for September 12 in Des Moines. work aim to begin soon and finish before winter. Most new patrons located in Jasper County, with limited reach into Marion County.
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Pella Rea
REA
Pella
John Hoeksema
Sully
Lynnville
Des Moines
Marion County
Jasper County
Blanche Myers Named Deputy Co. Recorder
Blanche Myers is appointed deputy to county Recorder Wilhelmina Wilkes, effective September 1, filling the vacancy from Frances Hindman. A Knoxville and Marion County figure, Myers has worked as a stenographer for Willard Lyon and later Homer Lyon, and most recently with H. E. De Reus for over four years. Her bond is filed with the county board awaiting formal approval.
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Blanche Myers
Wilhelmina Wilkes
Visitors at the Home for the Aged Highlight Week
Mrs. Peter Van Arkel and family from Killduff and Mrs. Dirk Van Sant with Josephine of Oskaloosa visited last week. Gerrit De Jong of Peoria called on Mrs. P De Jong. Ben Meyer of Eddyville visited Miss Josie Meyer and John Meyer. Bert Van Asperen of Leighton called on Mrs. K P De Jong and Mrs. Lane Huyser. Jim Roose and P De Vries visited Mrs. J Van Gorp and Christina. Hightower and sister Elsie of Des Moines visited Mrs. Sipkema. Mrs. Peter Rozendaal and Mrs. Eckhoff of Sully called on Mrs. Henry Vander Wilt and Miss Kate Den Adel. Kate Den Adel spent a couple of days in Sully.
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Peter van Arkel
Killduff
Dirk van Sant
Josephine
Oskaloosa
Gerrit de Jong
Peoria
P. de Jong
Ben Meyer
Eddyville
Josie Meyer
John Meyer
Bert van Asperen
Leighton
K. P. de Jong
Lane Huyser
Jim Roose
P. de Vries
J. van Gorp
Christina
Hightower
Elsie
Des Moines
Sipkema
Peter Rozendaal
Eckhoff
Sully
Henry Vander Wilt
Kate den Adel
It Takes the French to Out Do the Dutch
Elbert Van Maanen brought two French bean specimens to the office this Tuesday one 24 inches and one 20 inches presented by Paul Renaud. Van Maanen says the beans are edible and very good and notes talk of big beans in Washington. Renaud, now eighty three, enjoys gardening and remains in good health.
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Elbert van Maanen
Paul Renaud
van Maanen
Washington
Charley M. Moore
Alma
Renaud
Main
M. D. van Haaften
van Haaftens
Mr. Haaften
1940 license plates shipped to county treasurers
The town's blue numerals on an orange ground plates are being shipped out as part of the vehicle registration update. Public notices also mention festival and college opening dates with civic events scheduled in September.
Jalil Pastor Installed at Second Reformed Church
The Second Reformed Church will install Reverend R. J. Vanden Berg as pastor at 7:30 p.m. on Friday September 1. Presiding reverend R. D. Doi stra and speakers Reverend E. Huibregtse Prairie City Reverend G. Menning and Reverend A. Haverkamp will address the congregation and deliver the sermon. Everyone is invited to attend.
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R. J. Vanden Berg
Second Reformed Church
R. D. Doistra
E. Huibregtse
Prairie City
G. Menning
A. Haverkamp
Dorothy Grundman Sings on KSO Youth Hour
Dorothy Jean Grundman sang on the Sunday Youth Hour program broadcast by KSO. Her solo was Prand the hymn dedicated to her grandfather John Grundman, hospitalized with heart trouble since last October. Dorothy, daughter of Paul Grundman and former Marion County sheriff, delivered a sweet natural tone to listeners. The Youth Hour airs Sundays 5 to 5:30 p.m. under Federated Churches sponsorship in Des Moines.
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Pella
the Federated Churches
Des Moines
Nanes Named History Professor at Central College
Dr Laura M Nanes Ph D has been appointed Professor of History at Central College She comes after fourteen years teaching in Ottumwa and prior work in a Sioux City High School She earned degrees from the University of Iowa and will lead the International relations Club She succeeds Dr Richard Drost who led the department for ten years The selection followed a large field of applicants and reflects the college's coeducational policy A Ottumwa native she has been active in Baptist church circles in the city
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Laura M. Nanes
Central College
Nanes
Ottumwa
Sioux City
University of Iowa
International Relations Club
Richard Drost
Central
National Circuit Auto Races Set for Southern Iowa Fair
Oskaloosa hosts National Circuit Championship auto races under I M C A sanction on September 2 and 6. Twenty national drivers, led by Gus Schrader and Jimmy Wilburn, compete for 100 L M C A title points across six events daily. Notable entrants include Elbert Book er, Everett Saylor, Buddy Callaway, Johnny Mareo, Posey Reeves, and Jack Robinson.
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Iowa
Oskaloosa
Iowa Fair
International Motor Contest Association
Clyde A. Hanna
Gus Schrader
Cedar Rapids
Jimmy Wilburn
Portland
Ore
Ace
Schrader
Elbert
Detroit
Mich
Wilburn
Booker
Offenhauser
Everett Saylor
Dayton, O
Buddy Callaway
Miami
Pla
Johnny Mareo
St. Luis
Posey Reeves
Oklahoma City
Jack Robinson
Middletown
Dean Pietenpol Speaks at Rotary on Astronomy
Henry W. Pietenpol of Central College spoke at the weekly Rotary lunch at Le Cocq’s Cafe. He discussed astronomy and its daily relevance, noting earth’s shrinking by about ninety tons daily and the sun’s loss of mass. He explained tides influence day length, moon effects on crops, and best stargazing times after midnight on the 12th 13th and 1th of each month.
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Henry W. Pietenpol
Central College
Rotary
le Cocq
Moon
Dean Pietenpol
Monroe Legion Frolic Promises Weekend Community Celebration
The Monroe Legion Post hosts a three day community event from September 7 to 9 featuring a band festival for Jasper County bands on Thursday, a Friday program by the Jasper County Women's Chorus and Chariton’s Champion drum and bugle corps, and Saturday vaudeville acts with Whisker Derby prizes. Children rides and adult fun are advertised as part of the event.
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Monroe Legion Post
Jasper County
Chariton
Monroe
Industries Make Furniture For the College
Central College undertakes student industry project with 600 oak chairs for classrooms and dormitories. The new woodworking shop will produce shelving dressers and tables to improve campus efficiency under Ben Hoeksema's direction.
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Central College
Induss
Ben Hoeksema
Chamber of Commerce Band to Give Two More Concerts
The Chamber of Commerce band will perform two more concerts this season. The first will be this coming Saturday under Henry E. Kuyper who agreed to lead the band for the season. The program includes Hollebrand and Vander Linden cornet duet, Leonard Allen singing The Song of Songs by Moya, The Umbrella Man sung by The Three Little Girls in Blue, and medleys of sacred music and old-time favorites. Additional pieces include Joy to the World, Adeste Fideles, Arabian Nights, Descriptive Overture, and Various titles. There will be hand practices at the usual place Friday evening.
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Chamber of Commerce
Henry E. Kuyper
Hollebrands
Vander Linden
Leonard Allen
Moya
Girls In Blue
The
Trojan
Prince Holmes
Barnhouse
Hollebrand
Cavanaugh
Three
Little Girls In Blue
Barnard
Yoder
Wood
Richar
New Officers Take Over Reins At Post Meeting
The Van Veen Van Hemert Legion Post held its regular monthly meeting in the Memorial Building. New Commander William J. Vande Voort presided in his first meeting and impressed members. Adjutant reported about half the members have paid dues, the highest paid-up rate early in the season. Sixth District Commander William S. Van Hemert, a State Legion Convention delegate, reported on Mat Tinley Day and noted George Paradise of Sioux City installed as Department Commander. The post elected Mr. Van Hemert as a delegate and three alternates for the Sixth District to the National Lesson Convents in Cheyenne, Iowa, September 25 to 28. New member Struck of Benteco Store spoke briefly. Lawrence Van Nimwegen, naval guest, discussed the USS Astoria’s 25,000 mile voyage, gifts from Japan, and insights on Shanghai and the Chinese people. The post plans a resolution to the USS Astoria’s commanding officer. A watermelon feed followed the meeting.
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van Veen- van Hemert Legion
Wm. J. Vande Voort
Wm. S. van Hemert
State Legion
Sioux City
Town
Mat. Tinley
Maj
Tinley
State of Town Legion
Impres
George Paradise
Sioux
Department of Town Legion
van Hemert
Chiewyso
Iinos
Struck
Benteco
Lawrence van Nimwegen
United States Navy
U.S
Astoria
U.S. S
Pacific
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Hawaii
Manila
Orient
Yokohama
Japan
Lawrence
United States
Shanghai
China
Post
U. S. Astoria
Oren van Niewaal
Marion County Educators Plan National Youth Aid Quotas
Marion County superintendents met with J F Tracy to set NYA pupil quotas for county schools. This year's quota rises by 30 with funds capped at 6.00 per month per pupil for high school students aged sixteen. A tri-county institute at Newton on September 28 will showcase Directed Study techniques with observers from Poweshiek Jasper and Marion. An administrator dinner, and a basketball tournament officiating pair were announced.
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Marion County
J. F. Tracy
Ma County
Tracy
Tri-County Institute
Newton
Poweshiek
Jasper
Marion
Spea
Davis
Bloomfield
Ohio State Office
Univeris Talse
Klein and Klein Form Local Law Firm
Donald Klein, 24, will practice law with his father Tunis H. Klein in their hometown. A Drake University prep and Central College alumnus born in Pella, he remains in the town to carry on the family legal practice as Klein and Klein. The elder Klein has practiced law here for over 25 years.
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Donald Klein
Drake Inn
Tunis H. Klein
Klein
Supreme Court of
Drake
Iris
Forty Pupils to Enroll in Kindergarten
Forty children will attend kindergarten this year with more in the Lincoln School than Webster. Miss Virginia Milliken of Corning Iowa has been in the city this week meeting parents of prospective kindergartners and acquainting herself with her charges before they start next week. In Lincoln building twenty two pupils will enroll with afternoon sessions.
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Lincoln School
Webster
Virginia Milliken
Corning
Iowa
Lincoln
Will Dedicate Radio Program To John Wynberg
A KRNT radio program tomorrow at 1:00 PM will dedicate Sargent's Feed Program to John Wynberg, an aggressive Pella feed salesman. Friends and regular listeners are urged to tune in as Wynberg airs an advertisement highlighting feed benefits and cost-cutting tips for livestock.
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Sargent
KRNT
Pella
John Wynberg
Mr. Wynberg
Ynberg
Hort Field Day Scheduled at Town State College
Town State College will host the third annual Horticultural Field Day on September 8. Extension horticulturist W Edgecombe said the program begins at 10 am with tours of tree fruits small fruits vegetables flowers ornamentals and beef keeping around the college. The event showcases about 180 acres of plantings with emphasis on the apple orchards and the annual flower garden offering color and a study of Iowa flower garden annuals.
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Town State College
W. Edgecombe
Edgecombe
Iowa
County schools set officers election meeting date
September 13th is set to elect officers for the ensuing year and discuss business matters pertaining to the county schools.
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Tember
Everything in readiness for school opening
Superintendent C. C. Buerkens reports few teaching staff changes for the new year as preparations proceed at the high school and district buildings. Teachers interview students, a kindergarten teacher from Corning arrives, and pre season football practice sees sixteen men out. The opening week includes a teachers meeting and Labor Day schedule adjustments.
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C. C. Buerkens
Marie Healy
Com Department
Genevra Faber
M. M. Dockendorf
Virginia Milliken
Corning
Iowa
Claypool
Eugene Stientjes
Boulder
Colorado
Pella
Henry Kuyper
Lincoln
Dick Diekema
William Tate
Weuster
Movies on soil conservation show Sept 6 in Central Park
The films The River and The Plow That Broke the Prairie will be shown Wednesday September 6 at 8:00 pm in Central Park. Delays from rain moved the date from August 16. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Farm Bureau Rotary Club Federated Club and high school Ag department, with plans for a Farm Bureau Women's chorus offer a short concert. The program lasts over an hour and comes from Soil Conservation headquarters in Des Moines.
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Central Park
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Rotary Club
Federated Club
High School Ag. Department
Card of Thanks for Hugo W Kuyper
We thank everyone for kindness and comforting acts after the loss of Hugo W. Kuyper. Signed by Mrs. Clara Kuyper and Emily, Mrs. A. J. Kuyper and Henry.
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Hugo W. Kuyper
Family guests at Lake Aquabi camp near Indianola
The Harry Ray family hosted friends from Maquokets and Mrs Rex H Lane and their daughter Jacqu line Lane, Mrs Henry E Kuyper, and members of the Junior Legion Auxiliary spending several days at a camp on Lake Aquabi near Indianola.
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Harry Ray
Maquokets
Rex H. Lane
Jacqueline Lane
Henry E. Kuyper
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Lake Aquabi
Indianola
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