Program for New Citizens at H 5 Tonight
Tonight 30 residents of the Pella community will attend a citizenship program at the high school auditorium at 8 o'clock. F M Frush will welcome, Charles Wesslund will respond, A Blezek will speak, Vogelaar presides, Rev Paul J Christensen gives invocation, and local Boy Scouts pledge the flag. Special guests include Sully class members and Edna Marion. Admission is free. public attendance invited. In Des Moines 93 new citizens were admitted across 19 nationalities by Judge Charles Dewey on December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameri
Pella
F. M. Frush
Charles Wesslund
America
A. Blezek
Works Progress Administration
Vogelaar
Gary T. Vogelaar
Rotary Club
Paul J. Christensen
The
Baptist Church
Mary Spencer
C. C. Buerkens
United States
Des Moines
Charles Dewey
United States District Court
Vandals Steal Colored Bulbs From curb Trees
Neighbors report nightly thefts of colored light bulbs from Christmas trees placed at curbs. Police watch actions, warning that culprits will face legal consequences. Lester Van Haaften family relocated from Sand Ridge to a Le Grand farm near Dunreath to farm commercially.
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Lester van Haaften
Sandridge
le Grand
Dunreath
Mr. van Haaften
Wil Farm
Rabbit Fever Warning Read In High School
State Board of Health urged teachers to inform students and parents about Tularemia risks. Four steps advised: wear rubber gloves when handling animals, avoid touching face or eyes, cook meat thoroughly, and note spottted livers in rabbits as a warning sign. State reports 54 cases and at least three deaths in recent months.
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State Board of Health
Pella High Edges Colfax In Close 22 19 Victory
Pella High defeated Colfax High 22 to 19 in a hard fought Tuesday game. Pella used man to man defense and in the second half Colfax’s only field goal. De Wild scored eight and Steintjes seven to pace Pella as they claim their first South Central Conference win. Colfax freshmen beat Pella freshmen 17 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax High
Pella
Colfax Basketeers
Lincoln High
Des Moines
de Wild
Steintjes
Pella High
Colfax
Have You Toys For Xmas Baskets
Citizens may donate toys for Christmas baskets by calling Mrs. Kempkes at Blue 201 or delivering items to the Ford Garage. The Federated club will distribute the gifts to homes with children, encouraging people to share toys their own youngsters no longer use.
One Thousand People Attend Van Gorp Farm Sale
John G. Van Gorp held a large farm sale on Tuesday December 6 with about a thousand people attending. Over two hundred cars gathered on the day as milk cows sold for 50 to 80 dollars and chickens brought 92 cents each. Two sale photos appear on this page.
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John G. van Gorp
Simpson to Debate Central on College Campus
Simpson and Central will hold a series of practice debates at the local college on Thursday afternoon and evening. Miss Whitaker, Simpson coach, brings three teams while Miss Van Emmern of Central and Miss Whitaker seek to test recruits as interest grows on campus. The debate question: the United States should cease using public funds to stimulate private business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Central
Miss Whitaker
van Emmern
United States
Churches Observe Annual Week of Prayer Beginning January 2 1939
The three Reformed churches will hold the Annual Week of Prayer during the first week of the new year. Beginning Monday January 2, 1939, and for every evening except Saturday, worshippers will gather to seek God’s blessing for the coming year. All are invited to participate in prayer and praise.
Pella girls receive Golden Eaglet in Girl Scouts
Emily Jean Kuyper and Leona Schilder of Pella were awarded the Golden Eaglet after seven years in the local troop and meeting stringent requirements. Des Moines officials and local auxiliary members attended the Legion Hall investiture, with a ceremony, speeches, a piano solo, and a post-service dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Carney
Girl Scouts
Eaglet Scout
Emily. Kuyper
Mi Award
W. Posnecker
Des Moines Scouts
Walter Yarn
Des Moines
Miss
Anne Des Moines Girl Scouts
Story
J. B. van Hemert
Schilder
Pella
Emily Jean Kuyper
H. W. Kuyper
Leona’ Schilder
Anne Schilder
Emily
Leona
Legion Hall
Carney
A. Schilder
Kuyper
Lincoln High beats Pella 28 to 16 in Friday showdown
Lincoln High of Des Moines defeated Pella 28 to 16 on Friday night as Banghart scored 11 points and spurred a fast break while Lin coln led 5-0 early and 7-4 at halftime. Steintjes starred for Pella with Wisse at guard. Lincoln's second team won 16 to 9 behind Gale's 10 points.
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Lincoln High
Des Moines
Pella
Banghart
Lincoln
Steintjes
Wisse
Gale
Health Committee Thanks Pella Chronicle for Coverage
The Northeast Marion County Health Committee voted to thank the Pella Chronicle for cooperation in publicizing the health program and the vaccination school. Mrs G Van Den Berg, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Health Committee
Pella Chronicle
G. van den Berg
Legumes Discussed At Night School For Farmers
Fifty two farmers attended the Farmers Evening School meeting in the high school agriculture room last Monday evening. The discussion centered on raising and feeding legumes with questions about cattle bloat proper feed amounts inoculation hay cutting and grinding and alfalfa silage. Next week's topic was to be The Board of Trade and How It Works with a possible Ames speaker on farm leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Ames
Thirty New Cars Bought in Week in This County
County Treasurer L F Bousquet reports 1939 auto license plates sales near last year. By December 7, 388 cars registered versus 395 last year, with 42 new plate owners this year against 45 then. Sixty five numbers were sold and reserved before the sale opened last Thursday.
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L. F. Bousquet
Santa Claus
Knoxville Journal
Pictures Of Children And Christmas Trees Feature
The Chronicle seeks eight to ten home pictures of children with their Christmas trees for a seasonal feature. Repeats from last year should be avoided. new faces preferred. Call to arrange a photographer visit, ideally this weekend, for an in home shoot. Dial 32.
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Chronicle
The
Card of Thanks for Mrs. John Bloem
We express gratitude to those who assisted at our mother's death and for the flowers sent. Signed by Peter Bloem and families Archie Bloem J Bloem Jr G Hackert.
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John Bloem
Peter Bloem
Archie Bloem
J. Bloem
G. Hackert
Church notes with services at Bible Church
The Little Church with a Big Welcome invites attendance for Sunday school at 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m worship including the Lord's Supper. Evening services feature Dutch language Sacrament des Heeren and evening praise with themes The Fruitful Life and The Voice of God.
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Open Bible Church
F. C. LeLaCheur
David Breen
Voice of God
Young Peoples
Voice In the
Holland
Fragmented Dutch Christian Program Notes
The fragment lists times and topics for religious services and catechism sessions. References include Abundant Pardon at 2:00 pm, Het belegen der sitier Christenlijke beginselen, Bethlehem Ehprabah, Second Chr. Ref, Church 8:30 Rev 22:16, Christ the Root and Offspring of David, Catechismus V 105 106 Het Zeide Gabedo, Matt 24:29 30 Great Changes in Sun Moon and Stars as Sighs of the End.
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Abundant Pardon
Het Belegen der Sitier Christenlijke
Bethlehem
Ehprabah
Christ
David
Radio Sermonet te Sunday Talk at KSO Des Moines
Next Saturday morning Mr. G Vander Kooi of the Newton Christ Res Church will speak on radio station KSO Des Moines at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Vander Kooi
The
Newton Chr. Res
KSO
Des Moines
Pella Church Schedules Christmas Cantata and Programs
Pella Baptist Church announces Morning Worship at 10 45 and a 6 30 B Y P U with 7 30 service. Pastor Leslie Crabtree leads a study on The Model Prayer. Christmas Cantata on December 18 and a school Christmas play on December 20. Second Reformed Church notes list Sunday School 9 30, communion 10 45, Junior and Intermediate C E, and praise service 7 30 led by Prof Prins.
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Pella Baptist Church Church School
B. Y
Hell
Leslie Crabtree
Second Reformed Church
W. D. van Sittert
C. E
Colleen Klein
C. E. Tone
Lankelma
Sudson Waechter
Mary Meulelder
Prof
Prins
Central College
Funeral notice for Gerrit William Boerefyn at three months
On November 30, Gerrit William Boerefyn died at three months. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boerefyn express heartfelt thanks for aid, sympathy, and support from relatives, friends, neighbors, and the girls who sang at the service during their bereavement.
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Gerrit William
Peter Boerefyn
Central to Face Iowa Success Team Friday
Central prepares for a tough Friday game against the Iowa Success team after focusing on fundamentals and faster, more accurate passes. The Flying Dutchmen arrive off a win over D. C. Commercial College, while Iowa Success, in top form, recently lost by only three to Simpson's Redmen. Also noted is Bob's Standard Service of Sigourney facing Central on Monday December 19 featuring Jack Shiele, a former Central baseball player.
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Iowa
Tysseling
D. C. Commercial College
Flying Dutchmen
Towa
Simpson
Redmen
Bob
Sigourney
Central
Jack Shiele
Relief Meeting Held Dec 12 at Court House
The regular monthly emergency relief meeting convened at 1 30 PM in the Court House. Attendees included W J Casey W A Butts Jerry Speed Anne Bogaard J Frank Clark A L Dykstra Hollis Bybee Clarence Kading Carroll Johnson and others. Minutes of the November meeting were approved.
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Court House
W. J. Casey
W. A. Butts
Jerry Speed
Emergency Relief Committee
Anne Bogaard
J. Frank Clark
Board of Supervisors
C. Ted Johnson
John Caswell
Social Service Office
A. L. Dykstra
W.P.A
Kenneth Vanden Berg Wins Prize Train Giveaway
Kenneth Vanden Berg, son of Mr and Mrs John Vanden Berg of Fifield, was announced the winner of a stream-lined train by the Happy Hank program. He will receive the prize in time for Christmas after his name was read on the radio Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Vanden Berg
Hank
Kenneth
John Vanden Berg
Fifield
De Wits IGA Introduces Frozen Foods Cabinet
De Wits IGA Grocery installs a new refrigerated cabinet to showcase Birds Eye Frosted Foods. The display promises preserved flavors with instant cold preservation of items like spinach berries asparagus cuts scallops and country style frying chickens. Visit the store to inspect the cabinet and products.
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de Wit
IGA
Baby Douglas Lee Heerema born at Mahaska Hospital
A baby boy named Douglas Lee arrived Sunday morning at Mahaska hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Heerema. Mother, baby, and both grandpas are reported well. Other local notes include Sonny Van Baalen selling reconditioned late model cars, and Rev and Mrs Douwstra’s safe arrival in San Antonio with plans to stay a month.
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Martin Heerema
Marion
Sonny” van Baalen
Lincoln Street
R. D. Douwstra
San Antonio
Texas
Birmingham
Ala
Georgia
Mason Street
Hugo W. Kuyper
Emily
Indianola
Simpson College
Harry Viersen
Des Moines
Louis Popma
Main Street
Peter Ten Hagen Sr
Bargains At Saturday Auction Draw Crowd And Controversy
Large crowd attends Merchants sale where Auctioneer Van Zante sells items quickly. Some overcharges are refunded. several articles fetch below or above regular prices. Women receive sale access next week with items reserved for women only. men barred from those bargains. Christmas gift potential highlighted by regular Pella traders.
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van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
the Chronicle
Visiting Dr J W Bailey at City and College
Dr J W Bailey former president of Central College and head of the New Testament department at Berkeley City School visits Pella this week. He spoke at Jordan Hall and in the Baptist church after a dinner, addressing students and faculty before continuing to Indiana for holidays. Herbert Vander Waal called on friends in New Sharon Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bailey
Central College
Berkeley City School
Berkeley
California
Pella
Bailey
Reformed Church
Jordan Hall
Baptist Church
Dr. Bailey
Indiana
Urbana
Ill
Harold
Illinois University
Herbert Vander Waal
New Sharon
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H. 5
BOY Scouts
Sally
van Gorp Sale
Supt
Buerkens
Supt Buerkens
Marion, Wittenberg
Ernest Brummel
Harold Vander Linden
Clarence van Zee
Mark Schakel
Norman Vander Linden
Edward van Zante
Lawrence Tig
John Ver Meer
M. M. Dockendorff
Vocational Ag
First Reformed Church
de Wit’s
IGA Grocery
SAT
Jordan ‘Hall
Thomas
Pete) Thomas
Mark
Sto. Thomas
D. O. Thomas
South Street
Husky
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