Fraudulent Advertiser Gets Caught At Chamber Meeting
H J Kroeger of Coolidge Advertising outlines the value of advertising at a Chamber of Commerce session, noting 95 percent reliability and big returns. The group discusses a proposed sales pavilion, with a $4,000 cost, and forms a committee to curb outside deceptive advertising promoters while promoting town improvement efforts.
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H. J. Kroeger
Coolidge Advertising Agency
Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Kroeger
Mr. Kroeger
C. F. Dykstra
Ayor Fultz
Dr. Lubbers
Arie Bogaard
County Board of Supervisors
George van Gorkom
Anthony Tusseling
J. W. Hartley
the Chronicle
Lon B. Formhoudt
Gerrit Vanden Berg
M. C. Slob
Arie Bogeard
Fultz
Chronweek
Dissolution of Ulrich Meat Market Partnership
The Ulrich Meat Market partnership between Arie Schilder, known as Aric, and Luke Vander Linden has ended as Vander Linden withdraws. Schilder remains sole owner and longtime fixture in Pella’s meat trade, with friends ready to support his continued service. Vander Linden’s future plans are not disclosed.
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Ulrich
Arie Schilder
Luke Vander Linden
Vander Linden
Schilder
Aric
Pella
Mr. Vander Linden
Open House at Rolscreen Plant in Pella
On December 22 the Rolscreen Co will host an open house for residents of Pella and nearby areas to celebrate the factory’s public opening of a new addition. All departments will be in operation with guides to explain manufacturing of Rolscreens and Venetian blinds. Orville Foster's band will play on the second floor with dancing and a dedication speech planned. Refreshments will be served and visitors are asked to avoid bringing children under 14 due to heavy machinery.
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Orville Foster
Des Moines
First Rock Island Train To Pella Recalls Four Ridership Pioneers
In the early sixties four locals are noted as the first to ride the Rock Island passenger train to Pella. The group included Hubert Slob, his relatives M Jane Slob and H W Slob, Gerrit Stegeman and his daughter Miss Swantjo. They boarded for Keokuk as rail systems progressed.
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Rock Island Railroad
Pella
Hubert Slob
M. C
H.W. Slob
M Jane Slob
Gerrit Stegeman
Miss Swantjo
Keokuk
Rock Island
Farmer injured breaking ice with axe near Pella
John J. Van Gorp, a farmer living about ten miles east of Pella beyond Peoria, was injured Sunday morning while breaking ice on a watering trough with an axe. The axe slipped and split a toe. A local physician provided medical care and nine stitches were used to close the wound.
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John J. van Gorp
Pella
Peoria
Mrs Visser Wrote Historical Story Last Week
The Chronicle fails to credit Mrs. Fred Visser of this city for the front page historical story “Historical Story of St. Nicholas.” The note apologizes and aims to inform readers of the true source of the piece.
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Fred Visser
The
Chronicle
St. Nicholas
Annual Week of Prayer in Pella Observed Again
The Reformed churches in Pella will observe the annual week of prayer during the first week of January beginning Jun. 4. The notice aims to prevent conflicting engagements and invites community cooperation for prayer and meditation in the new year.
Local Faculty Members Attend University Club Meeting
Central figures Protewore Pretenpol Bingaman and Evers joined University Club members in Des Moines last Friday night. Dr Han son of Minne spoke on inflation and related economic themes to an attentive audience.
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Protewore Pretenpol, Bingaman
Evers
Central
University Club
Des Moines
Dr. Hanson
University
Flor Geurts Santa Claus at farmer meeting in Indiana
Flor Geurts, local miller and feed dealer, dressed as Santa Claus for more than 100 farmers at the Legion hall dinner. Dr. Clore of Greenwood spoke on hog diseases, market timing, and care, urging early farrowing, proper housing, vaccination, worming, and balanced rations for better returns.
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Flor Geurts
Legion Hall
van Veen-Van Hemert Post American Legion
Geurts
Dr. Clore
Central West
Farrow
Clore
Clare
Mange
City Christmas preparations brighten Pella streets and shops
The Chronicle notes festive storefronts and a city decorated for the season. Legion run trees light up the public square while the light plant dazzles, as residents anticipate a strong holiday rush and Santa letters from many children. Local officials commend the display and urge benevolence toward less fortunate families.
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American Legion
Santa Claus
Chronicle
Pella
Ernest Schippers Wins Third Place In Peace Contest
Ernest Schippers placed third in the inter collegiate peace contest at Simpson College in Indianola. Wayne Pos spoke in the extemporaneous division and Professor Gould also attended. Schippers won a twenty dollar prize for the original oratorical contest.
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Ernest Schippers
James. Schippers
Wayne Pos
Professor Gould
Simpson College
Indianola
Pos
Schippers
Notable Speech by Dr Clore Captivates Audience
The report highlights Dr Clore delivering a captivating talk on health with wit and humor that kept attendees attentive for an hour and a half. He was accompanied by Dr Barney Jugle as part of the event focusing on blood stream concerns and medical insights.
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Clore
Dr. Clore
Barney Jugle
Declam Contest At High School On December 14
The public is invited to the first preliminary declam contest in the high school auditorium on Monday December 14 at 7 30 PM Admission will be small The competitors include Elmer Vermeer Gerald Den Martog Esley Langerak Birdie Bientema Melba Soekstra Bernice Hoksbergen Alfred Reanud Lora Ruth Vander Waal Florence Den Adel Orn Belle De Bruyn Kathryn Herney
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Elmer Vermeer
Gerald den Martog
Esley Langerak
Birdie Bientema
Melba Soekstra
Bernice Hoksbergen
Alfred Renaud
Lora Ruth Vander Waal
Florence den Adel
Orn Belle de Bruyn
Kathryn Herney
Pella Girls to Present Play at Prairie City
Pella Girls Society of the Second Christian Reformed Church will present a miscellaneous program at the Prairie City Christian Reformed church next week Thursday December 17 at 7 45 p m. The public is invited and proceeds from a silver offering benefit missions.
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Second Christian Reformed Church of
Pella
Prairie City
Christian Reformed Church
Ien Bere
Central College to Open Home Games Versus Coe and Bloomfield
Central College begins home schedule on the local floor with a 7 45 pm game against Coe and at 9 pm a second game featuring the Fresh team versus Bloomfield Jr College. The team defends its conference title but lost to Town State 37 30 and to Coe 32 23. The freshmen squad is notably strong, with eleven games on the local court this season and season tickets priced attractively. The early schedule also lists a December 14 game with Grandview and a December 17 contest with Wartburg.
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Central College
Dee
Coe
Bloomfield Jr. College
Town State
Loeal
Winter
Gurney
Grandview
Wartburg
Rev Ter Louw's Automobile Stolen From Home
South Holland Illinois clergyman Rev John S Ter Louw reported his new Dodge car stolen last Thursday night while he planned to return home to see his ill father. No clues available. family and friends offer sympathy.
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John S. Ter Louw
South Holland
John Ter Louw
Two men jailed after liquor truck hijack chase top near Creston
Officers pursued two men believed to hijack a liquor truck and cornered them early Saturday on a gravel road 15 miles east of Creston. Deputies from Yates, Theriffe, Union, and Clarke counties assisted in the pursuit and capture.
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Creston
High Michute
Yates Theriffe
Union
Clarke Counties
Ted King Faces Severe Business Setback in Pella
Ted King a blind waste paperman based in Pella has lost his truck and his 1921 car finally wore out after sixteen years of hauling wastepaper for a steady income. He faces ruin without a replacement vehicle and seeks loans or relief while neighbors and the Chronicle provide small contributions. He emphasizes pride and independence despite his disability and uncertain future.
Let's Play Santa Claus fund helps Ted King buy used truck
The Chronicle starts a weeklong fund to aid Ted King, Pelin’s blind paper man, with a used truck so he can earn a living. Donations welcomed in any amount, with contributor names published or withheld per donor choice, and a weekly accounting through Christmas Day. Contributions total 16.00 from G. C. Des Moines 10.00 Pellh 6.00 Anonymous 1.00
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Ted King
Pelin
The
Chronicle
G. C
Des Moines
Pella Chronicle
Pellh
Puts Blackboard To A Good Use In the Ulrich Meat Market
A blackboard inside Ulrich Meat Market is kept in daily use by proprietor ro Tchtider and staff. The display serves as a practical bulletin for customers, recording daily offerings and notices.
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Ulrich
Sint Nikolaus Parade Brightens Pella Snow Day
Hundreds of children cheered as Sint Nikolaus rode a white horse in Pella's first public observance of the Dutch Santa tradition. The procession, led by Prof. George Sadler, Mayor T. Fults, and W. Van Dort, drew 200 children despite a severe snowstorm. Gifts from the saint followed at the bandstand, with renewed interest in Dutch customs and straw man gift pockets observed by many families.
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Pete
Rudolph Schilder
John Langstraat
Old St. Nick
Harn Fultz
W. van Dort
St. Nicholas
Central Park
Pella
Sint Nikolaus
Santa Claus
Santa Cla
North Pole
George Sadler
T. Fults
Burgomeister
Main Street
Sint Nikolaas
Pollan
Fred Visser
Pete Van Gent Breaks Arm While Cranking Ford Engine
Pete Van Gent of Otley area was injured when the Ford engine attached to a feed grinder suddenly sprang a crankshaft failure last Thursday morning. The accident left him with a broken arm and he remains on the casualty list.
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Pete van Gent
Otley
van Gent
Auxiliary Bazaar Supports $4000 remodeling project
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Central College held a successful bazaar to raise funds for a 4000 dollar remodeling project. The group plans further activities including serving the Chamber of Commerce banquet at the high school building as part of ongoing efforts.
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Central College
Chamber of Commerce
Jordan Hall
Religious play staged by Junior Chamber in high school
The Junior Chamber presented a religious drama titled The First Commandment in the high school auditorium on Tuesday and Wednesday. A talented cast impressed audiences as a 23 voice chorus directed by Miss Ann provided musical interludes, reflecting the community’s religious interest.
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Ann
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