Town Patrol Incident Highlights School Safety Rules
A Webster school patrol officer narrowly prevented serious injury when Bonnie Thomassen was hit at Main and Peace. A gray Chevrolet coupe fled the scene after striking the child as patrolman Gerald Koopman assisted across. Mayor Fultz urged motorists to obey stop signs and support patrols, noting adults must also drive carefully near schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Thowson
Gerald ‘Oopman
Carl Brown
Webster
Main Street
Peace Street
Gerald Koop‘mans
John Sheppard
Broadway
Bonnie Thomassen
Miss Cramel
Bonnie
Fultz
Pella
Health nurse warns in Pella on contagious diseases
Ann Wanko, Marion County Public Health Nurse, reports scattered cases of whooping cough, mumps, chicken pox, scarlet fever, and measles in the Pella area. She urges parents and teachers to report suspected cases, seek medical care, and keep sick children isolated to prevent pneumonia and further spread while explaining both the hardships and public health benefits of isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Ann Wanko
Marion County
Rural Women Plan Marion County Achievement Day
Rural women of Marion County meet at Memorial Hall on Thursday December 19 for annual achievement planning. Miss Mabel Phipps of Iowa State College leads, presenting Latin American music and games. Plans for a rural women chorus tournament and spring achievement day are discussed with local leaders and project members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Miss Mabel Phipps
Iowa State College
Memorial Hall
Miss Phipps
Johanna Fione
Pella National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice is given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Pella National Bank will be held at its banking house in Pella Town on Tuesday January 14 1941 at 3 o'clock p.m. for electing not less than five and not more than seven directors. H P Scholto Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella National Bank
Pella
Town
H. P. Scholto
Authorities and Drivers Failing to Stop at Stop Signs
During a Tuesday accident between 3:30 and 4:00, ten drivers ignored stop signs. Eight were local cars beginning with 63. Patrol noted all numbers. superintendent C C Buerkens said patrols will switch to pads and pencils and urged citizen awareness to the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Buerkens
New Citizens Honored At Local High School
Forty eight area residents were named new citizens in an evening ceremony at the high school featuring a patriotic address. A photo taken on the post office steps captured many attendees on Saturday afternoon, with listed names including Lena Schilt, Mrs Ed Klein, Mrs Wm Van Dort, and Peter Van Drunen among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iigh
Pella
Art van Haaften
Ed Klein
Lena Schilt
Jacob de Hammer
Hattie van Gorp
Bertha Jansen
Jennie Roozeboom
Wm. van Dort
Wm. Clement
Dorp
Mary Sp Jake van Dusselcer
Bert Blom
Elizabeth Blom
Stella Blommers
Jennie Bogaard
Cornelis Brand
Lucia Brand Aleidia Brouwer
Henry Brouwer
William
Clement Jacob de Hamer
Mary de Hamer
Lucy Groenendyk Avie Int'Veld
Minnie Jan
Ella Klyn
Harry Netten
Katherine Notting Dennie Roozeboom
Andrew Sehilt Gerrit, Sehilt
Lena Sehilt
Cornelis van Berkum
Johanna van Berkum
Sophia van Buren
Henry van Buren
Chris van der Peut
Cornelis van der Wal Gerrit van de Voort
Emma van Dort
Peter van Drunen
Jacob van Dusseldorp
Jeanette van Haatten
Dick van Weelden
Frances Ver Seul
Johanna Ver Heul
John Ver Heul
Anna van Zee
Fred van Zee Engle I
Henry Visser
Jennie Walraven
Gertrude Wassen
Age Westra
Hendrika Zegers
Mary Zegers
John William Zegers
Baptist Choir To Render Anthems Sunday Evening
The Pelta Baptist Choir under Minister of Music Henry Cox will sing Christmas numbers including the Hallelujah Chorus and O Holy Night at 7 30 Sunday evening. Friends and neighbors are invited to attend the Christmas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelta Baptist Choir
Henry Cox
Letter to Santa From Child Pleads For Sled
An open letter addressed to Santa at the North Pole was forwarded to Santa for action. The note asks for a sled and any electrical items the giver wishes to bring, signed by a child who says Poe tried to be a good boy and loves V. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
North Pole
Chronicle
Santa
Elec
Poe
Relapses Send Two Men to Iowa Hospitals
John Weyerse relapsed Tuesday and was rushed by Wormhoudt ambulance to Methodist hospital in Des Moines in serious condition. Ned De Reus was taken to an Oskaloosa hospital for examination after long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weyerse
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
N. A
Ned) de Reus
Oskaloosa
Stores to Stay Open Nights in Pella Through December 23
Notice lists stores including J C Penney Co Wormhoudt Kempkes Vandermeulen Co Wormhoudt Son le Vic Sewsley Allee Seto Mos 1.00 Store De Jong Floral Coast to Coast Mra Mittens Gamble Authorized Dealer Voo Veanmen and others will remain open nights from December 20 to December 23, closing Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
J. C. Penney Co, Inc
Tusseling's
Wormhoudt & Kempkes Vandermeulen Co
Wormhoudt & Son le Vic
Sewsley
Allee
de Jong Floral Co
Mra. Mitten
Gamble
Voo & *Veanmen
Central Noses Out Ia In Close Battle
Central edged IA Success 42 to 41 in Ottumwa a nip and tuck game. Halftime was 16 16 with seven lead changes in the first half. Ken ny Dahlstrom netted the decisive basket as Central held off a last minute Iowa Success surge. Voskuil led Central with nine points before an injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Town Success School
Ottumwa
Sowness
Iowa
Kenny Dahlstrom
Voskuil
Gam Central
Dahlstrom
de Wild
Ft’ Schweppe
C Huisman
C . Luymes
Menning
Bonwell
J Packard
Swaim F Fisher
F. Yingling
F Huffman
Boyd
G ’. O'Brien
G Conger
Anderson
Neighbors Help Finish Husking at Tuinstra Farm
On December 11 neighbors gathered at Herman Tuinstra farm to finish husking corn halted by Mr Tuinstra’s illness. The workers included Walter Brummel Allen Brummel Forrest Hedrick Tico Kaldenberg Gerrit Laurens P H Vos John Brummel Glenn McGonaghey Joe Horman Ralph Sheeler Frank Sheeler Floyd Stine George Stine Gerrit Den Hartog Wm Rouw Aric Beyer and Arthur John Beyer. Mr and Mrs Tuinstra expressed deep gratitude for the neighborly aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Tuinstra
Tuinstra
Messrs
Walter Brummel
Allen Brummel
Forrest Hedrick
Tico Kaldenberg
Gerrit Laurens
P. H. Vos
John Brummel
Glenn McGonaghey
Joe Horman
Ralph
Calvin Cagers to Play Central Web January 1
Calvin College basketball fans will see the Calvin Cagers in an upcoming game against Central College on January 1 with prior shows by a tumbling group from Calvin. The team has won all three season games, scoring 164 points to opponents 99, and will host Simpson the next night at Indianola after the Central date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vin
Martien Loos
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Ver Meer
Pella
Connie van Zee
Central
Sully
Cornie
Calvin
Lawrence University of Technology
Calvin Cagers
Central College
Simpson
Indianola
Drive for Red Cross ends with record Pella total
Final figures show the Armistice Day Red Cross drive in Pella raising 663.10 for memberships, the largest sum yet in the city. Funds will be split between the national Red Cross and the local chapter with leftovers aiding real needs. Abe Den Adel and Ben J. Blommers oversee aid decisions after careful village ward input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Pella
Will Baer
Federated Club
Abe den Adel
Ben J. Blommers
Mr. Blom
Willard Johnson Urges Tolerance At Rotary Talk
Willard Johnson, guest at the Pella Rotary Club, warned that democracy faces four enemies: unemployment, ignorance, irreligion, and prejudice. He cited France’s Maginot line lesson and warned against subversive forces fostering hate and division, urging understanding of those who differ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Johnson
Pella
Johnson
Ite
Oakies
Busines
McA
John
United States
Ficht
Temple Gate
Mr. Johnson
Pella Christian Wins 38 to 22 Over Harvey in Open Game
Pella Christian High defeated Harvey 38 22 as they led 13-6 after the first quarter and widened to 18 6 by halftime 24 17 after three quarters. Rich De Boer topped scoring with 15 points, Byron Ver Meer added 9, and Charles De Jong was anticipated to join the squad next semester. Free throw accuracy was weak for both teams. The girls lost 24 28 after a prior 27 12 win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hagen
Charles de Jong
Charles
Pella
Harvey
Correspondents urged to submit for Christmas Chronicle
The Chronicle asks correspondents to send copy by Monday December 28 to be in the next issue. They request cooperation to mail a day early so staff can publish in time for Christmas Eve and the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Rotary Offers Prizes for Best Decorated Homes
The Rotary Club of Pella announces cash prizes for holiday home decoration with first prize eight dollars, second five, and third two. Judges from the Woman's Federated Club will decide between Christmas and New Year. No formal entry required. the committee will tour the city and compare decorations to award prizes. Many homes already show strong holiday display across Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club of
Pella
Woman's Federated Club
Chronicle
Rotary Club
Central Battles Mission House for Third Straight Win
Central will try to stretch its unbeaten streak to three as Mission House College of Sheboygan visits Pella for a non conference game. The Muskies, led by captain Warren Neerhof, opened league play with a loss to Milton 26 20 and previously beat Town Success in a late show.
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Central
Mission House College
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Pella
Capital City Commercial College
Des Moines
Iowa
Ottumwa
Dubuque
Loras
Mission House Muskie
Runne
Tri-States
Kregel
Warren Neerhof
Muskies
Milton
Babe” Tysseling
Bud Bouwell
Homer Voskuil
Ken Dahlstrom
Porky Luy
Ralph Huisman
Earl Schweppe
Speed
Merchant Bonwell
Luymes
Mark Speed
Bob Camp
Ed Blaskovich
Mission House
Neerhof
Stuebbe
Zurbuchen
Riechert
Ernst
Donation sale to aid Helping Hand Society at church
The Helping Hand Society and First Christian Reformed Church announce a donation sale at the White Way Garage on Friday December 20 at 7:30 p m to supply Christmas presents. John VanderWerff turned 88 on Tuesday December 17 and celebrated with family. Central students plan holiday travel. classes resume January 6 after a two week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Society
First Christian Reformed Church
White Way
Central
Santa Claus to Visit Pella Saturday Afternoon
Santa Claus will call in Pella on Saturday afternoon December 21 around 2:00 PM after lunch. The Chamber of Commerce invites all town and countryside children to meet him at the Tower where gifts will be passed out with a sing along of Christmas carols. Mrs. Santa will accompany him, and helpers will supervise crowd control and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Pella
Chris
Toren
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Santa
Old Sant
Horsemen Plan Percher on Sale Next February
A meeting of the Horse Breeders Association of Marion County was held at the Farm Bureau office in Knoxville. Wayne Jackson and Jack Halsey discussed plans for a Purebred Percheron Horse sale at Knoxville in February, sponsored by the Marion County Association with strong interest from Percheron breeders statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Breeders Association of
Marion County
Farm Bureau
Knoxville
Wayne Jackson
Town Horse and Mule Breeder Association
Jack Halsey
Wallace Farmer and Homestead
Marion Co. Association
Gale
Dakota Relief Meeting Postponed by Committee
Executive Committee members D. De Bruin and A. T. Van der Waal announce postponement of the Dakota Relief report to 2:00 PM the following Saturday December 28. Meeting will be at the Legion Hall with outside donations totaling 20.06 and plans for transport costs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Relief Project
D. de Bruin
A. T. Vander Waal
Legion Hall
de Bruin
Pella
Lansing
Ilinois
Barmhaartig Samaritanen
Leighton Folks
Card of Thanks for Corn Huskers at Our Farm
Card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Herman Tuinstra thanking friends and neighbors who husked their corn at the farm. They deeply appreciate the kindly and thoughtful spirit shown during their inability to harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Tuinstra
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Rolling Street
ITH
Webster School
Leona Reuvers
Duane Dingesman
Barbara Boyert
Marilyn Vanter
Bobby Naaktgeboren
Beulah Vander Streck
Clyde Wynia
Richard Jones
Beatrice Schuring
Duane 99 van
Fred van Zee
Wm. Zegers
Rth
Schilt
Case Vander Waal
Andrew Schilt
Herman Tuinstra Farm
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Cale
Cornice van Zee
Ladies of
Rotary
Pella Christian High
John VanderWerff
Tulp Toren
Dakota
Jans
E. van Dor Domselaar
Martin Heerema
Ercante Heerema
Doulas
Brother
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