First Snow Brings Many Car Mishaps in Southern Iowa
In late December snow transformed Southern Iowa, four inches on the ground. Despite safer roads, Tuesday accidents rose as slick underfooting and curb-struck delivery cars appeared. A Missouri instructor’s car struck a light pole powering the REA line, cutting rural service until repairs. A Christmas Day crash near Pella injured several in the Dykstra and Van Hilton families, with facial and ankle injuries reported. Authorities urged slower driving, careful braking, and chains to improve street safety.
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Iowa
Donald Jones
University of Missouri
Joni
Peter Dykstra
John van Hilton
Pleasantville
Missouri U
West Washington
REA
Ed Hochsema
John Hochsema
Sale Dates Sketch for Local Farms Near Pella Otley
Auction notices list sale dates for Doedyns Dairy Farm near Pella on January 8, Peter De Heus near Pella on January 10, and Pete Van Ryswyk near Otley on January 24. Prices and catalog details were not provided in the readable text.
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Doedyns
Pella
Peter de Heus
Pete van Ryswyk
Otley
Red Cross Drive For Members Was Great Success
The Women's Federated Club in Pella led a Red Cross membership drive yielding $564.70 from 1363 memberships. Local funds kept half for Pella relief while the rest went to the National Red Cross. Many individuals gave five dollar or larger joint gifts.
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Women's Federated Club
Red Cross
Pella
William Baer
National Red Cross
Federated Club
Johnson Named To F. B. Federation Executive Comm
Des Moines Iowa Francis Johnson president of the Towns Farm Bureau Federation has been named a member of the Executive Committee of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The committee meets on call of the national president and directs board instructions. The first meeting will be in Washington early in January to review the legislative program for Congress. Johnson plans to return for the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting January 15 to 19 and share insights from the committee. Other members include Ed O Neal Earl C Smith Herbert P King J F Porter and H J King.
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Des Moines
Francis Johnson
Towns Farm Bureau Federation
el O’neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Farm Organization
Johnson
Washington, D. C
Congress
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Ed O'Neal
Earl C. Smith
Minois
Herbert’ P. King
New York
J.F. Porter
Tennessee
H. J. King
Wyoming
Card of Thanks From the Ozinga Family
We thank neighbors who helped during our house fire by saving and storing furniture and opening their homes until we found another place. We also thank the telephone operator at the Pella Exchange for rousing neighbors.— Mr. and Mrs. William Ozinga and Family.
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Pella Exchange
William Ozinga
Longtime Marion County official L R Clements dies
Lodovica Ramage Clements born November 6 1851 in Morgan County Ohio died December 16 1939 at Ma Hashka hospital Oskaloosa aged 88 years An early resident of Jasper County near Monroe he later lived near Newton Des Moines and Des Moines He served as deputy district clerk in Marion County 1917 1921 and 1930 1936 and was elected to the Iowa General Assembly as Marion Countys representative He was a dedicated public servant and active in Odd Fellows and Presbyterian circles Funeral services were held December 19 at Bee Davis funeral home Knoxville.
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Lodovica Ramage Clements
John Ray Clements
Malinda Ramage Clements
Morgan County
Ohio
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Jasper County
Monroe
Newton
Wittenburg
Iowa
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
Angeline R. Jacobs
Mt. Carroll
Ill
Lena
Josephine
Pearl I
Harold
Angeline R. Clements
The
Odd Fellows
Center Star Lodge No
W. G. Clements
James M. Clements
Oscar J. Clements
John
Dorthea Josephine Ean
Delores and
Clarence, Jr
Loynachan
Harold G
William T. Bean
Barbara Jean Clements
Clements
Bybee
Davis
Knoxville
J. F. Tracy
T. C. Kennedy
Methodist Church
Knoxville Express
Mt Vernon man sets word record in postcard contest
F H Krug of Mt Verdon Washington claims a run away face of it by writing 7244 words on a single postcard in a contest. The dubious claim features Krug describing the feat and the quiz style challenge.
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F. H. Krug
Mt.Verdon
Wash
Krug
Hala
Pella outsider recalls Dutch heritage and Tulip Time
Mr. Sandven of Central college spoke to the Rotary about Pella seen from an outsider’s view. He praised the strong religious influence and the city’s heritage, comparing it to Sioux Center where he once served. He urged continued Bible teaching and catechism in churches.
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Sandven
Central College
Rotary
Pella
Sioux Center
Iis
Vander Zee
University of Iowa
Roosevelt
Sandyen
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Sully
George Mennenga
Churches Second Chr. Ref. Church Service Notes
Pastor Rev M Monsma presides with English and Dutch sermons on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Readings include 1 12 16 and 7 30 90, with themes Though Our Outward Man is Decaying and Christ Amongst the Candlesticks. Two brief sermons in one service.
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M. Monsma
Christ
Jakobus
Reverend Koning to Speak on KSO Des Moines Radio
The Rev H S Koning will deliver a sermonette over radio station KSO in Des Moines next Saturday morning at 10:30.
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H. S. Koning
KSO
Des Moines
Baptist Church Puts Message On Courage And Certainties
Rev P J Christensen leads morning service titled Making 1940 Sweet with Courage. Evening sermon named Tomorrow's Certainties. Church School and B Y discuss How Can Prayer be Made Real with Godfrey Bevan as leader. Watch Night Social at parsonage after services.
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Baptist Church
P. J. Christensen
B. Y
Godfrey Bevan
Tending the Flock of God and Vanity Sermons
First Church Rev J Vander Ploeg preaches at 9 30 am based on First Peter and Ecclesiastes with morning service at 9 30 am and Sunday school at 11 00 am and 2 00 pm preaching in Dutch about vanity and religious topics on the coming year.
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J. Vander Ploeg
den Leoranga
Pantheen
Ecclesiastes
Marion County B B Tourney Set for Pella
Marion County school superintendents accept Pella’s invitation to host the annual boys basket ball tournament February 8 to 10 with at least eleven teams expected. W L Martin of Hamilton and C J Shepherd of Melcher named advisory committee to help run the event. The county girls tournament will not be held with the boys tourney this year. Next meeting January 11 at the South Side Cafe.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Pella
W. L. Martin
Hamilton
C. J. Shepherd
Melcher
Tracy
South Side
Relief cases dip in November. state funds approved
The Social Welfare officials held a December 19 meeting at the Court House. November relief cases declined to 468, down 26 from October. A request for state funds for January was approved. Southeast District welfare meeting set for January 18 in Ottumwa. Relief office and old age assistance office to be closed all day December 28. Next regular meeting planned for January 16.
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Court House
Town Association For Social Welfare
Ottumwa
Samrday
Third Reform Church Service Schedule and Notices
Rev G Menning pastor leads communion and reception of members at 10:30 window with Sunday worship starting 10:80 confusion in OCR. Special morning service and divine injunction noted with a directive, and a Bible quote appears amid garbled text.
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Third Reformed Church
G. Menning
Reform Church Service Times and Evening Program
First Reformed Church lists Sunday schedule with 9 30 am Sunday school 10 45 am morning service and 2 00 pm Holland service plus 7 80 pm Evening Service titled Change and the Changeless One led by Pastor A Haverkamp with the Lord's Supper observed morning.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Pella National Bank Announces Stockholders Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Pella National Bank will be held at its banking house in Pella Tow, Tuesday, January 9, 1040, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of selecting not less than five nor more than seven directors.Hy Pe SOHOLTE, Cashier
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Pella National Bank
Pella
Tow
Hy Pe Soholte
Cars Collide Near Peoria Injuring Two
Two men were hurt when their cars collided on a narrow dirt road four and a half miles south of Peoria at 1 30 on December 21. De Witt of Pella received a head gash and was briefly unconscious while Opera Carver of New Sharon suffered a cheek cut. Both were treated by Dr Venable of New Sharon and escaped serious injuries. Deputy Sheriff Mapes reported Carver was speeding and De Witt was driving slowly as they met on the hillcrest. Damages were about 200 per car.
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Peoria
de Witt
Pella
Opera Carver
New Sharon
Venable
B. L. Mapex
Carver
Oskaloosa Herald
Good Prgram At High School Monday Night
On New Year’s night January 1 1910 at 7 o clock Mr Fete Feringa of Grand Rapids will present moving pictures at Petla High School. The color films show Navaho Indians wildlife California bird sanctuary Flying fish Grand Canyon plus local talent numbers. Tickets 25 cents at Wynberg Produce Kooyman Harness Vander Ploeg Bakery and Vande Voort Grocer. Sponsored by the Men’s society of the Christian Reformed church. Junior Helping Hand will sell candy after.
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Fete Feringa
Grand Rapids
Mich
Petla High School
Southwest
California
Flying Fish
Grand Canyon
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
Ralph de Cook
Wynberg Produce
Kooyman Harness Shop
Vander Ploeg Bakery
Vande Voort Grocer
Men's Society of the
Christian Reformed Church
Stores to Close New Year s Day
Officers and directors of the Chamber of Commerce recommend business houses be closed Monday of next week for New Year s Day. This continues Pella s long standing custom. The holiday allows rest and does not disrupt the work week as in other years.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pella
Local News Highlights From Des Moines To Pella
Neal Schuring was hospitalized in Des Moines for chronic appendicitis with wife and daughter present. Miss Margaret Vande Kieft visited her parents in town for three days. Mr. and Mrs. Harold De Reus stayed at the T. Van der Linden home in Town City last weekend. Vander Kieft and family spent Christmas at Hen House Sr home near Knoxvill. Ralph M. Rudd, a former Central cell class student, sent a Christmas greeting from Kansas with reflections on the 19th Psalm. Kathryn IHoksb visiting Vander Horst and others after travels to Nebraska Kansas and Brayton Iowa. Alliance of Christian Schools to hold propaganda meeting at Sully on Jan 4 1940 with Rev. Hoitenga and Peorin choral society. Byron Van Roekel from Sioux Center to End Klein home for holidays. Van Roekel teaches at Sioux Center High School. Erma May.
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Margaret Vande Kieft
Shalltown
Bert M
Vinde Kieft
Harold de Reus
T. Vander Linden
Bert
Vander Kieft
Henhouse
Knoxvill
Ralph M. Rudd
W. Kansas
Central Cell
Pella
Ari
Kathryn Ihoksb
Vander Horst
Raymond Fry
John de
van Roekel
Sioux Center High School
Esergen
Tracy
Erma
Plan clinics to immunize pupils against disease
Five local doctors join a school and Federated Club effort to immunize Pella pupils against diphtheria and smallpox on January 3 4 and 6 at nominal fees. Treatments include diphtheria toxoid in one dose and smallpox vaccination, with both possible at once. Locations include High School Room 100 Webster Building Lincoln Building Tagion Hall and pre school site.
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Pella
Federated Club
Fox
Aschenbrenner
Sybenga
van der Meulen
Schroeder
State Board of Health
Webster
Lincoln
Tagion Hall
Ti A.m. Y
Gratitude to Friends After Loss of Bernace Mae
The Duinin and Maricopa families thank friends neighbors and relatives for support during the illness and death of Bernace Mae their little daughter and sister Flowers and sympathy deeply appreciated The note mentions Cal Maricopa and a historic road sign in Maricopa City Limits Close Muffler enforced by Police Chief Gosens The sign dates back about 30 years and aims to prevent startling horses and runaways.
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Bernace Mae
Leonard Duinin
Dora Marie
Howard
Maricopa
Cal
Gosens
Maricopa City Limits
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Keith Nibbelink
John Vander Ploeg Jr
Buck Row
Jeanette Vanden Berg
Donna Vander Floeg
Ruth Jean Nibbelink
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Cute
Brui
Dykstras
Prairie City
van Hiltons
Henry Klyn
North Main
Klyn
van Hilten
John van Hilten
Erald van Hilten
F. B. Federation Executive
S.A. ‘Thione
Kleinjan
Stus
Dra Bandeon
Hellir
L. R. Clements
Jones Boy
S. A. Sandven
Central Analyzed
Prgram
Neal Schuring
General Hospital
Marie Verhey
Women’s Club
Kate Todd
van van Gorn
Simon Peter Ia
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