Harvey store entered on Christmas Day
Paul Thomassen's IGA store at Harvey was entered on Christmas night after closing hours and a quantity of valuables and merchandise was taken. Next morning a check showed missing overalls underwear and other articles. groceries remained. Entry was gained by lifting rear glass. a light frost helped track an automobile to the Pella Knoxville road, but the trail was lost.
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Paul Thomassen
IGA
Harvey
Mr. Thomassen
Thomassen
Pella-Knoxville
Michigan Man Will Lecture Here
There will be a public lecture in the auditorium of the First Chr. Ref. church on Friday evening Jan 1 at 7 30 sponsored by the Pella League of Young Men's Societies. Speaker is Richard Postma of Grand Rapids Mich president of the American Federation of Reformed Young Men's Societies and editor of the Young Calvinist. The entire public is invited.
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Chr
Pella League of Young Men’s Societies
Richard Postma
Grand Rapids
Mich
American Federation of Reformed Young Men’s Societies
Young Calvinist
Mother Of Mrs. D. C. Van Zante Dies
Mrs. J. W. Lee aged 74 died at her La Grange Kentucky home on Sunday December 20 after two days of pneumonia. She was the mother of Mrs. D. C. Van Zante of this city and the Chronicle extends sympathy to the family.
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J. W. Lee
la Grange
Lee
D. C. van Zante
Central Opens League Season At Pella On Tuesday Night
Central's varsity basketball team begins its third straight Iowa conference title chase, opening at Pella against St. Ambrose. The Dutchmen, minus Bob Math, face a revamped St. Ambrose lineup linked to former St Marys College players. Coach Duford may showcase pro-style moves as preparations wrap after alumni and Newton Y games. Start is led by Wilkins, Muyskens, Schnack, Tysseling, with Max Harrison joining as guard.
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Central
Iowa
Pella
St. Ambrose
Bob Math
St. Mary's College
Kansas
Duford
Invaders
Wilkins
Muyskens
Schnack
Tysseling
Max Harrison
Christmas Food Help Reaches Needy Families
Agencies including Community Welfare Teague Red Cross chapter American Legion and Auxiliary churches and other groups distributed baskets of food and articles at Christmas. Exact numbers unavailable but the effort kept no family from being helped and spread much holiday cheer to many adults and children.
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Community Welfare Teague
Red Cross Chapter
American Legion and Auxiliary
Who's Who in Education Mrs H W Pietenpol at Central College
Mrs H W Pietenpol, Latin instructor at Central college, daughter of Mr and Mrs H Gezel, born in Pella, educated locally, advanced her studies at Central college earning A B in 1909 and A M in 1930. She taught at North Porterville and Silver Grove, then Lincoln and Wisner high schools before joining Storm Lake. Married Prof H W Pietenpol in 1913 she resumed teaching in 1920 and has taught Latin since. She joined the American Philological association in 1930 and serves as vice president of the Women’s Board of Foreign Missions of the Iowa synod Reformed churches.
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H. W. Pietenpol
Central College
H. Gezel
Pella
Pietenpol
North
Porterville
Silver Grove
Lincoln School
Wisner, Nebr
Storm Lake
Iowa
American Philological Association
Women's Board of Foreign Missions
Iowa Synod of the Reformed Churches
A Good Woman Is Called By Death
Mrs. G L Vander Linden died after a long illness at her home near Pella. Funeral services were held at home and at First Reformed church with Rev. B Mulder officiating. Interment at Oakwood cemetery. Born near Pella on January 23 1866 she was 65. She leaves a large family including husband nine children and nineteen grandchildren.
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G. L. Vander Linden
Pella
First Reformed Church
Rev
B. Mulder
Oakwood Cemetery
Vander Linden
John Vander Wilt
Adrianus van Stight
W. H. Langerak
C. W. Vroom
Bertham Vander Wal
Luke Vander Linden
Ade Vander Linden
Pleasantville
John Vander Linden
Los Angeles
Cal
Wilma Vander Linden
Des Moines
Clara Vander Linden
Oskaloosa
Marion Vander Linden
W. J. Vander Wilt
D. J. Vander Wilt
Caldwell
Idaho
C. Vander. Wilt
Solomon
Kansas
Tom Dodson
Harry Vander Wilt
Solomon, Kansas
Births Recorded at Courthouse in Knoxville Area
The latest births listed include Mary Ethel Baty born December 19, 1931 in Knoxville township to Mr and Mrs Thomas A Baty. Florence La Verne Shapell born December 21, 1931 in Knoxville to Mr and Mrs Ralph Cromwell Shap pell. Carroll Ann Rapp born December 18, 1981 in Knoxville to Mr and Mrs James E Rapp. Milma Mae Woolsey born December 22, 1931 in Knoxville to Mr and Mrs Ira Odo Woolsey. Vernon Ward Shotwell born December 21, 1981 in Knoxville township to Mr and Mrs Floyd Shotwell. Elvira Louise Simmons born December 24, 1931 in Indiana township to Mr and Mrs Freddie Simmons.
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Mary Ethel
Thomas A. Baty
Knoxville Township
Florence la Verne
Ralph Cromwell Shappell
Knoxville
Carroll Ann
James E. Rapp
Milma Mae
Ira Odo Woolsey
Vernon Ward
Floyd Shotwell
Elvira Louise
Freddie Simmons
Indiana Township
Window Breaks At Awtry and Lankelma Furniture Store
Saturday afternoon about 4:00 o clock a group of lads were in a friendly scuffle in front of the Awtry and Lankelma furniture store when one was thrown against a window breaking it. No injuries were reported and replacement glass will be required.
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Awtry & Lankelma Furniture
Bell Clothing Ad Promises Lowest Prices in 26 Years
The Bell Clothing Company touts clothing as cheaper than for 26 to 30 years and invites customers to prove it with up to date men and boys wear and furnishings. The ad urges shoppers to buy now to save money and stretch the dollar for future purchases.
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Bell Clothing Company
the Chronicle
Crash at Franklin and Broadway streets in corner
A forenoon collision at Franklin and Broadway between a Ford sedan driven by Neal Van Veen and a Van der Ploeg bakery delivery truck driven by Ralph Ver Meer. Both drivers escaped injury, but both vehicles were badly damaged with the bakery truck sustaining the worse damage.
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Franklin and
Broadway Streets
Neal van Veen
van der Ploeg Bakery
Ralph Ver Meer
van der Ploeg
Bert Wheeler Stars Alone in New Film Too Many Cooks
Radio Pictures presents Too Many Cooks at Pelle theatre January 1 and 2. Bert Wheeler leads a thirteen member Cook family in a fast paced comedy about courtship, with Dorothy Lee and a host of supporting players. Designed for laughter, the farce uses snappy dialogue and bizarre camera work to deliver a strong, entertaining story designed for broad amusement.
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Radio _ Pictures
Pelle Theatre
Cook
Bert Wheeler
Dorothy Lee
William Seiter
New Wheeler
Rosco Ates
Florence Roberts
Robert McWade
Sharon Lynn
Hallam Cooley
Frank Craven
Jane Murfin
Douglas MacLean
Sheriff Delivers Promised Melon to Journal Office
Knoxville Iowa December 28 Sheriff Ira A Ward delivered a mummified watermelon to the Journal office as scheduled. The melon appeared perfect until an unemployed rabbit snuck in and ate the interior, leaving only the rind. The sheriff noted the fruit was sound a week earlier and joked it spoiled before being opened.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Ira A. Ward
Journal
Ira
Local Churches Organize Drive to Aid S D Needy
In South Dakota the Reform ed and Christian Reformed churches in Pella plan a community drive to aid a devastated area within about 30 miles of Corsica. A.T. Van Houweling leads the effort with a central committee and canvassers named from local school districts and wards.
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South Dakota
A.T. van Houweling
A. T. van Houweling
Danhof
William J. Scholte
Corsica
S. D
A. T. van Houwelin
S. C
Christian Reformed and Reformed
Pella
Scholte
Y. T. van Niewaal
Jasper County
Rose Hill
Henry VanderWerff
John Vanden Berg
Brown
Nelda Steenhoek
Dirk Ippel
Richland
Andrew de Penning
Andrew van Gorp
Sandridge
Jno
P. van Gorp
Andrew Terlouw
Marion County
Jan de Kock
W. den Adel
P. van Gilst
Boot
Wm .Stursma
Luke Roorda
Batle Ridge
Hugo Steenhock
C. Vander Wal
Silver Grove
Goxselink
Walter Nollen
West Amsterdam
Alumni-College Basketball Play Opens Year on Friday
Central college basketeers host the alumni on the Pella floor at 7 30 New Year’s night in a rallying clash expected to be a rip snorter. Led by ex captain Barney Neifert the alumni bring former Central stars and semi pro players for the first recorded alumni game.
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Winter
Central College Basketeers
Pella
Barney Neifert
Bussey
Central
Collegians
van der Meulen Rysdam
Pleasant Grove District selects board officers and canvassers
A slate of school district and ward officers is listed for multiple districts including Pleasant Grove Pleasant View and Pella with names such as Arie Toom Gerrit Kamerick and Bert Ver Meer. A motion passed to appoint P Tysseling as General Treasurer and Ant Van der Waal to oversee grain at the elevator. Ministers are asked to announce the canvass meeting set for Saturday January 2 at 2 pm in the basement of the 1st Reformed Church.
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Arie Toom
Gerrit Kamerick
Pleasant Grove
L. Vander Streek
C. Keuning
Porterville
Wm. van Zante
Ant. Blom
Valley
P. van Domselaar
Jno
C. de Bruin
Plain View
Bert Ver Meer
Andrew van Houweling
Iola
Ep. R. Roorda
Arie Geutis
Mahaska County
Post Office Hours and Money Order Services 1932
January 1, 1932 notice states post office hours from 9 30 to 10 00 a m for money order stamp parcel post general delivery and carriers windows with collections from street letter boxes at 9 00 a m No city or rural delivery. Also includes a kitchen tip advising against soaking fresh meat before cooking and to wipe or trim with a damp cloth.
Pella Girl Not A Stranger To Hold Up Antics
Frances Vander Linden of Peoria Illinois told the Peoria Chronicle of her 1930 hold up while walking home from the street car line. A gun was shown and 26 cents and 10 dinner tickets were taken before the bandit fled. She later carried a gas pistol briefly but discarded it. She notes Peoria’s mood worsened by layoffs yet bank stability improved with a reopensing bank. Vander Linden directs character instruction for 650 girls at the YWCA and praises the Chronicle for its distinctive coverage.
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Frances Vander Linden
Peoria
Ill
The
Chronicle
Miss Vander Linden
Vander Linden
Stores Close Friday On New Year’s Day
Notice from the Chamber of Commerce boards that Pella business houses will close on Friday January 1st New Year’s Day as decided at a general meeting. Public is advised of the closing.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pella
Board OF Directors
Card of Thanks for Herman A. Van Zante
The children thank friends and neighbors for kindness, sympathy, and assistance shown during the illness and at the death of their father Herman A. Van Zante.
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Herman A. van Zante
Dutchmen Visit Newton for Last Pre Conference Tilt
Central college basketball team travels to Newton to face coach Connie Muilenberg’s Newton team in the final pre conference game. The Dutchmen, recently back from vacation, aim to tighten up after holiday lapses as Art Stoelting shows improvement and various players compete for key roles. Newton has won three straight since their earlier meeting with Central, who won the first encounter 41 to 22.
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Newton
Connie Muilenberg
Newton. M. C. A
Central College Cagers
Art Stoelting
Barney Neifert
Max Harrison
Ames
Jack Schiele
Tiny Wilkins
Anderson
Stanley
Vander Bosch
George Friday
Westerfield
Gilman
Casey Neifert
Newton Cagers
Central
Pella
Collegians
Red Bull manager dies after crash near Knoxville
Harold R. Barrett 43, district manager for Red Ball grocery stores, died after a car overturned on Primary No. 60 near Pershing road Saturday night. He was en route to Albia when the accident occurred about 11:30 p m. Eyewitnesses were scarce. investigators believe he failed to negotiate a turn and the vehicle left the pavement after a sharp left to right maneuver. Barrett suffered skull fractures and internal injuries, died at Mater hospital about an hour later. Survived by wife and one son. funeral held in Knoxville under Oriental Lodge No 61 A B and A M auspices with interment at Fairmont cemetery, Chicago.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Harold R. Barrett
Pershi Road
Barrett
Red Ball Grocery
Albia
Pershing
Mater Hospital
Red Batl
Centerville
Oriental Lodge No. 61
A. M
Fairmont Cemetery
Chicago
Wed
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Pella National Bank
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Pella National Bank will be held at its banking house in Pella Iowa Tuesday January 12 1982 between the hours of one and three oclock P M for the purpose of elect seven directors.
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Pella National Bank
Pella
Iowa
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Michigan
Who’s Who In Education
Craven
Sheriff Ward
RED Bull Mgr
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