Ladies Night at the Pel la Chamber of Commerce
The Pel la Chamber of Commerce hosts Ladies Night at Legion Hall starting with a 6 45 dinner served by Legion Auxiliary in the dining hall. Randall Jones will lecture on Utah and Idaho scenic beauty with color illustrations as several student performers present numbers. Tickets for dinner sold out. non-diners pay 15 cents for the program.
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Pella Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Organization
Randall Jones
Utah
Idaho
Jones
Ann Tysseling
Many Chevrolets Are Sold Here At The White Way Auto Co
The White Way Auto Co delivered new Chevrolets and Oliver tractors to a list of customers including F. D. Ramer, T. T. Verros, Wm. Van Heukelom, Henry M. Rempe, S. Vander Kamp, Rouwenhorst Bros, Bessie Van Heukelom, Delos Wittenburg, C. Smorenburg, Louie Zwank, S. De Kock, Martin Wanders, Ed Schakel, Dahm Bros, Wm. Grootveld, Carson Ruby, and others. Trucks and Deluxe Town Sedans or Coupes were also specified for several buyers.
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White Way.Auto Co
Carson Ruby
Dahm Bros
Wm. Grootveld
Oliver
D. H. den Hartog
Gysbert Ver Meer
Andrew Kool
Albert de Bruin
Steenhoek Bros
Car skids on ice in Oskaloosa injures none
Ed Van Gorp and three companions riding from OsKaloosa to Pella were in a Chevrolet that skidded on ice and struck a service station sign post. Little damage to the car and no injuries were reported though all occupants were shaken.
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Ed van Gorp
Oskaloosa
County Attorney seeks Republican primary support
A. Kading announces candidacy for County Attorney and asks Republican voters for their support in the primary. He states that if elected he will pledge faithful and efficient performance of duties and asks administration for continued approval of his tenure.
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A. Kading
Plender Made 40000 Trips to Public Square
Lambert Plender of 1109 Washington has made more than 40,000 trips to the public square in 11 years of residence since returning from Sioux County. He is currently ill but plans to resume his thrice or four times daily jaunts, a routine he likely performs with practiced ease.
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Plender
Sioux County
High School Play A Success
The all high school cast presented New Fires to a filled auditorium on Thursday night. Humor and strong performances highlighted the evening as several first time major actors impressed, signaling the school’s growing talent and promising drama program.
Open House at Central Art Dept Monday Evening
Central College Art Department hosts an Open House Monday evening February 7 from 7 to 9. Townspeople may view painting student drawings and primitive art including a mural in colored chalk by younger students depicting local buildings and people in Pella. The Studio is on the third floor of New Central Hall.
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Art
Central College
Pella
New Central Hall
Small Roof Fire at Dan Dingeman Home
Fire crews responded Monday evening to the south town home of Mr and Mrs Dan Dingeman for a roof fire that was quickly stamped out with only a small hole burned in the roof and no other damage reported.
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Dan Dingeman
Night School Trip to Moline Illinois
About fifty farmers from the night school will travel by car to the International Harvester Tractor Factory in Moline Illinois next Monday. They will depart from the high school Ag room at 6 00 a m with ten cars available and more cars needed if signups grow. Reservations close Friday February 4 with costs borne by travelers.
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Moline
International Harvester Tractor Factory
M. M. Dockendorff
Gary Vogelanr
Peter Tysseling
International Harvester Company
Town State College
Freak Explosion At Home Of Marion Van Arkel
Mr and Mrs Marion Van Arkel experienced a freak explosion at their home when a box of matches caught fire burning more than half the matches and part of the box. They were seated in the dining room and heard a blast as the matches flared. The damaged box and remaining matches were brought to the office for inspection.
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Marion van Arkel
Central College debaters visit Iowa in Missouri clash
Two Central College teams from Fayette Missouri debated local Central Iowa teams on campus. They planned to travel to Concordia College Minnesota for a debate tournament. Affirmative speakers were Frank Furda and Stanley Klikke ma with negative opponents Frank Smits and Howard McKee.
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Central College
Fayette
Missouri
Concordia College
Minnesota
Frank Furda
Stanley Klikkema
Frank Smits
Howard McKee
Awtry Hurt After Fall Near Galesburg
R A Awtry local funeral director suffered a fall on a slick incline near the Elk Creek American German church last Wednesday injuring his face with a black eye and abrasion. He completed the funeral service for Robert Rohrdanz with the congregation unaware of the mishap until after.
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R. A. Awtry
Robert Rohrdanz
Elk Creek
Bousquet Seeks Another Term as County Treasurer
L. F. Bousquet announced Wednesday his intention to run again for the Republican nomination for county treasurer at the June primaries. He notes his efficient service during his current term and appeals to voters for support.
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L. F. Bousquet
Editor and Son In Accident Near Oskaloosa
E V Goad editor of the Pella Chronicle and his 16 year old son Richard were in a Sunday morning crash at the west city limits of Oskaloosa. Their Dodge sedan skidded down a hill, left the pavement, hit a guard fence and sustained heavy front end damage. Richard suffered a bruised back, while E V Goad had two deep cuts above each eye and chest bruising. Mrs Ray and Mrs Ray rode in the back seat uninjured but shaken. The Rays returned to Pella. the Goads stayed with their daughter before going home.
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E. V. Goad
Pella Chronicle
Richard
Omar Ray
Central’ College
Oskaloosa
Goad
Ray
Mr. Good
South English
Sigourney
Rays
Pelia
van Houweling Auto Co
Goads
E. H. Edwards
Rehearsal for Second Reformed Church Pageant
About seventy five participants meet at the Second Reformed church to organize for the Anniversary pageant A House of Light to be staged Monday evening February 14. Mrs L A Winter Mrs C Wilkens and Professor Gould lead the production with past pastors Wm Van Kersen D D and Henry Jacobs attending. Greetings arrived from China and Arabia.
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House of Light
Second Reformed Church
L.A. Winter
C. Wilkens
Professor Gould
Wm. van Kersen
D. D
Henry Jacobs
China
Arabia
Brother and Sister Die On The Same Day
Mrs Richard Skinner Kilbourne postmaster died early Sunday at Jefferson county hospital Fairfield after ten days illness Her brother Harry Johnston of Lebanon died the same day at University hospital Iowa City Cantril Register
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Richard Skinner
Kilbourne
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Harry Johnston
Lebanon
University Hospital
Iowa City
Public sale dates for multiple estates and dissolutions
February 4 Mrs W Riddle estate household goods. Mrs Wm Van der Horst household goods. February 9 Ben Beyer closing out dissolution sale four miles west of Pella. February 14 dissolution sale by Bert J Steenhoek and A M Witzenburg Estate. February 15 William Van Arkel and Pete Schakel seven miles NW of Oskaloosa closing out sale.
Centralites Wrestle Top Two Rivals in Season Showcase
Centralites feature top wrestlers Connie Van Zee and Fred Gruber in dual meets against Penn and Simpson. Van Zee, a Sully cornhusker sophomore from Central, defeats his rivals with power moves including a pins and the air-plane spin. Gruber loses to a 130 pound Simpson wrestler but plans to return next fall. Van Zee later pins LaVerne Barton, Redfield football letter-man, in 3 minutes 30 seconds after Barton’s bold defense.
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Central
Penn
Connie van Zee
Fred Gruber
Simpson
Gruber
Des Moines
van Zee
Sully Corn Husker
Central College
LaVerne Barton
Redfield
Barton
P T A Meeting Set at Pella Christian School
The Par ent Teacher association of Pella Christian school will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening February 17 at 7 30 at the Union school on Union Street. Rev D Walters of City will speak and is expected to draw a large hearing.
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Parent-Teacher Association
The
Pella Christian School
Union
D. Walters
City
Mrs. Wm. Dykstra Dies at 61 Near Oskaloosa
Mrs. Wm. Dykstra died at her daughter Mrs. Clifford Gay’s home ten miles southwest of Oskaloosa. She was 61. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1:30 at Burial Association funeral home with burial at Oakwood.
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Wm. Dykstra
Clifford Gay
Oskaloosa
Burial Association Funeral Home
Oakwood
Dick Daring's Bag of Tricks Free Book Offer
Boys and girls can obtain a free magic book revealing 62 tricks with Quaker Oats trademarks. Bring one large package or two small packages to the Chronicle office to receive the copy titled Dick Daring's Bag of Tricks today.
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Chronicle
Dick Daring
Progress Toward New Theatre Efforts and Film Lineup
The theatre committee is selecting a location as two meetings follow the last Chamber gathering. Townwide interest supports a modern venue, with old theatre patronage helping during transition. February brings top films like Dutch Reagan in Love Is On The Air and The Awful Truth, plus Four Star The Life of Emile Zola.
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Dutch Reagan
Sermon Series at Baptist Church Plans Talks on the Home
The Baptist Church will host a series of evening sermons in February led by Rev. Paul J. Christensen. Sunday topics include Standards of Excellence for Family Life, The Happiest Parents, The Happiest Child, and Table Talk. Morning services feature Fellowship Sunday with My Body for You. Other dates cover Our Boys a Problem or a Power, The Church's One Formation, and World Friendship.
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Baptist Bui
Paul J. Christensen
Tve
World Friendship Sunubject
Two Fires Over The Weekend Keep Firemen Busy
Fire crews were called out twice over the weekend. The first alarm traced to Miss Agnes Mathes at 906 East First Street where a shed fire, seen as incendiary, was battled by resident Dale Vander Pol who organized a one man bucket squad. A second blaze hit Charlie Van Veen’s home near the water tower caused by an overheated stove, worsening damage while Van Veen was under smallpox quarantine.
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Agnes Mathes
East First Street
Dale Vander Pol
Mathes
Charlie van Veen
van Veen
Holland's Newest Heir Has Arrived in The Netherlands
A daughter was born to Prince Bernard and Princess Juliana of The Netherlands at 4:00 am Iowa time, sparking rejoicing and a grand celebration though some disappointment lingered. If no sons are born, the girl will ascend after her mother to the Dutch throne, as reported from Ames on January 28. Ralph Bogard announces Iowa State College’s E E E student chapter elected Pellay as president, with a slate of officers and representatives?
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Prince Bernard
Juliana
The
Netherlands
Iowa
Ames
Ralph Bogard
Pellay
Iowa State College
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Sanford Fosholt
Rudd
Frank Bednarz
Colwyn
Roger Conrad
Cedar Rapids
Harold Johnson
Williams
Herman Klemestad
Osage
Chester Sorflaten
Chicago
Til
Engineering Council
the Chronicle
Dick Henry
Arvena Ruth
Dick Ver Heul
Washington Street
Lloyd McFall
Birthday and anniversary notices for February list many names
The Chronicle lists birthdays and anniversaries for Feb 8 through Feb 10. Names include Bastian Van Rees Otley Elared Van Waardhuizen Jr Helen Martin Knoxville Golmore Kamerick Pella and many others across Pella Cordova Knoxville Ackworth Monro e Eddyville Bil lings Ron. Also noted are several wedding anniversaries for couples such as Otto Wynsteker Cordova and A A Van Zee Muskegon Mich WERGING AVERSARIES.
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Bastian van Rees
Home For the
Pella
Govert Vander Beek
Arie van Waardhuizen, Sr
Otley
B. van Rees
Amos Chambers
Ackworth
Forest Core
Cordova
Otto Wynsteker
Orky Waardhuizen
Helen Martin
Knoxville
Golmore Kamerick
Helen Viola den Hartog
W.J. den Hartog
Bernie Core Proffitt
Pleasantville
A. A. van Zee
Muskegon
Mich
W. R. Dicleman
Eddyville
William den Hartog
Jud Aikens
Monroe
M Roorda
A. W. van Houwelinge
Bids Sought for Coal for Pella Electric Plant
The city of Pella Iowa invites bids for crushed coal and steam coal for its electric light and power plant. Bids must be filed with the City Clerk by 7:30 p m February 15 1938. The council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Information on terms and conditions available at city office. by order of the council A G Kuyper Clerk.
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Pella
Iowa
City Electric Light and Power Plant
A. G. Kuyper
Vogelaar's Put On Real Power Farming Day
Vogelaar's annual power farming day drew a packed audience to the Legion Hall last Wednesday with favorable weather and good roads. Main speaker Mr. Ross Klingaman of International Harvester highlighted machinery, while Gary Vogelaar praised community support and pledged better service for 1938. Bernie Vogelaar impressed as an orator, stressing the value of a local dealer network backing IH equipment.
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Vogelaar
Legion Hall
Ladies Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Ross Klingaman
International Harvester Company
Pella
Gary Vogelaar
Vogelaar Hardware Store
Gary
Bernie Vogelaar
International Harvester
Part Time Class Attends Farm and Home Week
The part time class will travel to Ames on Friday February 11 to attend the rural young people's convention linked with the Farm and Home Week program. They will view displays sponsored by the state college for farm visitors and see the Iowa corn yield test results. The samples from last year will be shown in the large armory building as part of an educational and recreational trip.
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Ames
State College
Iowa
Tax payers notice from city assessor at bank basement
Taxpayers are advised that the city assessor L. A. Sents will be in the Marion County State Bank basement every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 30 oclock to handle tax matters through April 2. Homestead exemption claims must be signed to be received for the coming year.
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Marion County State Bank
L. A. Sents
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Ladies Night
R. Jones
Lambert Plender
Central Art Dept
East
Irwin J. Lubbers
Irwin Jr
Donnie
Moline, Illinois
I. H. C. Tractor Factory
Central, OF
R.A. Awtry
Galesburg
Bousquet
Chamber of Commerce
P.T.A. Meeting of Christian School
Baptist Church
Holland
Dolores Ann van Weelden
Arvin van Weelden
Lynnville
Louis J. van Vark
Bill Septer
Mary Jane Toom
William Vande Kieft
Joe Vande Kieft
Donald Kamerick
Cornelia van Oene
Henry van Oene
Marion’ Groenendyk
Ben Groenendyk
Patricia Louise Brink
C. M. Brink
Billings
Montana
Donald Aalbers
F. A. Calhoun
Koen Verrips
Werqing
Klingman
Ver Heul
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