Central College hosts C of C members for tulip festival talk
Pella Chamber of Commerce members visited Central College in Jordan Hall Tuesday to discuss expanding the Tulip Festival. Dr. I J Lubbers urged broader regional involvement, floated float participation non-commercial, and hinted at future band contests and a Night School event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Central College
Jordan Hall
Frank Frush
Chamber
Karl Kettering
Central
J. J. Lubbers
Lubbers
Pella
Iowa
Lubber
Pale
Frush
Chamber of Commerce
Special Meeting For Teachers at Knoxville Feb 10
Marion County Teachers Association schedules a special meeting at Knoxville High School Monday night at 7:45. J H Johnson, chair of the Reorganization committee, explains the proposed reorganization and new teacher certification plan. Carroll Johnson and Hugh Lundy plan to attend, with Miss Bertha Augustine named as county association rec leader amid discussion on estate and tenant farm figures in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County ‘Teachers’ Association
Knoxville
J. H. Johnson
Eblain
Carroll Johnson
Hugh Lundy
Miss Bertha Augustine
Pioneer Stories Sought for Tulip Time Chronicle Issue
The Chronicle asks readers to submit ancestral letters and papers from Pella and surrounding areas for Tulip Time features. Elders’ memories, Amster dam town stories, and material on Dr Roelofsen or Mrs Sarah Welch Nossaman are valued. Editor offers help shaping submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
The
Chronicle
Sarah Welch Nossaman
Roelofsen
Arly
State Historical Department
Amsterdam
Des Moines River
Howell Station
St Ambrose Edged In Tight Central College Contest
Central College climbed from a 7 1 deficit to grab a 40 39 victory over St Ambrose in a nip and tuck affair. Homer Voskuil led Centrals scoring with 20 points aided by Wild and Conroy for St Ambrose. Halftime stood 22 19 in favor of Central. Officials were Wright and Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ambrose
Central
St. Ambroe
Speed
Homer Voskuil
Je Wild
Conroy
Wright
Penn
Young
Colorado
Bonwell
Stlent de Jes
Voskuil
Schweppe
Luymes
al Blaskovich
Ll Dahlstrom
Bornholtz
Sosnouski
Rizzo
Giroux
A Walters
Sweeney
Carter
Homestead Credit Claim Notice in Marion County Bank
Taxpayers urged to visit Marion County State Bank each Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 to claim homestead credit before April 1. City Assessor A. Sents and Assessor Alonzo Ver Ploeg, Lake Prairie Two, announce ongoing assessment and homestead exemptions work at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Lake Prairie Two
Notice of Meeting and Etiquette Rules
A fragment notes a customary meeting day with Mrs Osborn to have charges of program etiquette. It mentions Koreans and not naming a parent or uncle, reflecting unclear procedural details and potential cultural guidance. Names include WG Almos Paul Handay Bob and Mrs Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de WG. Almos
Meira
Paul Handay
Bob
Mra
Osborn
Proram
Part Time Boys To Waterloo for Tour February 7
On Friday February 7 the part time boys of Pella High School will visit Waterloo industries on their annual educational trip. They will tour Rath Packing Company John Deere Tractor Factory Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress grounds State Teachers College at Cedar Falls and several dairies and farms en route. The group will leave early and spend the day gaining new ideas about how the world lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Waterloo
Rath Packing Company
John Deere Tractor Factory
Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congres
State Teachers College
Gedar Falls
Distinguished guests to visit central soon
Dr and Mrs E F Romig of New York City will visit Pella February 12 and 13 to address the Reformed Church in America’s Pella Classis. He will speak at the Second Reformed Church Tuesday at 7 30 and lead a Wednesday morning chapel at Central College. A Wednesday union service at the Third Reformed Church and a luncheon for Mrs Romig follow, with Jordan Hall hosting a faculty dinner Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Romig
New York City
Pella
Romig
West End
General Synod
The
Reformed Church In America
Classis
Second Reformed Church
Central College
Reformed Churches
Third Reformed
Women’s Board of Foreign Missions
Central
Jordan Hall
Fores Lions
Truckers to Hold Public Meeting in Legion Hall
The truckers of this vicinity schedule a public meeting next Friday evening February 7 at 7:80. Legion Hall will host with speaker Mr J Brockway of Des Moines and a showing of moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
J. Brockway
Des Moines
Kitchen Ranger Water Heater Blast Hurts Mrs Nell Dollar
A water heating system exploded in a Jefferson kitchen ranger injuring Mrs Nell Dollar. She was hurled into an adjoining room but the fire remained confined to the kitchen with the rest of the home spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell ‘Dollar
Jefferson
It's a Boys' Game
This seasoned leader notes Scouting's thirty year record guiding nine million boys and their leaders. American youth are fundamentally sound and faithful, admiring the nation and its institutions. Scouting teaches boys through practical, group-based activity, shaping dependable citizenship. Community support is vital to expanding Scouting to all interested boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Extension of English Creek District Wins Endorsement
The State Soil Conservation District Committee approved extending the English Creek Soils District to cover all of Marion County after an early January 1941 vote by farmers. Ralph S. Grundman of Pella was named the third member of the County Soils District Board, a choice praised locally for his farming, dairy operation, golf, and conservation work. He is an Ames graduate, a Pella Chamber of Commerce director, and a school board member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
State Soil Conservation District
English Creek
M County
Ralph S. Grundman
Pella
County Soils District
Grundman
Ames
Thanking Insurance Agent for Prompt Settlement
Mrs G Zandatra thanks Mr John Van den Baard, agent for the Marion County Mutual Fire Insurance Association, for the prompt settlement of her claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vanden Baard
Marion County Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Mra. G. Zandatra
Forum to hear Canada and Empire talk February 17
The Community Council for the Adult Evening Forum Programs has arranged for Rev. Ernest Whitesmith to address the forum on Canada the Empire and the war from a British and Canadian perspective. Whitesmith, a Canadian born author lecturer and radio speaker, will speak February 17 at 8:18 p.m. before returning to Halifax on February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Whitesmith
Canada
Community Council
Great Britain
Ernest Whitesmith
Mitchelmvt
Whitesmith
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Profit From Receivership of Security Bank Nears End
A report on the liquidation of Security State Bank shows assets managed by Harry Lindberg yielded a net profit of 17,746.27 since the receivership began through December 31, 1940. Receipts totaled 58,003.13, while disbursements reached 40,256.86 for taxes repairs and other expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security State Bank
Pella
Harry Lindberg
Scout Hike January 18 1941 Builds Bird Shelters
Scout Corner reports on a January 18 1941 hike listing 12 participants including Freddy Hoeksema Keith Lautenbach Fred Nolte Warren Ver Ploeg Ralph Russell Gene Steinkamp Phil Kempkes Norman Van Houweling Glen Van Vark Robert Van Vark Robert Van Zante Dick Van Zante. The group gathered Christmas trees to build four bird shelters for a game refuge then held a capture the flag game with Ralph Russell’s side winning amid delays crossing a creek before returning at 4 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddy Hoeksema
Keith Lautenbach
Fred Nolte
Warren Ver Ploeg
Ralph Russell
Gene Steinkamp
Phil Kempkes
Norman van Houweling
Glen van Vark
Robert van Vark
Robert van Zante
Dick van Zante
Obert van Vork
Dutchmen Fall to Simpson 40 32 in Rough Conference Clash
Simpson Redmen defeated Central Flying Dutchmen 40 to 32 in Indianola. After a tight start Central led briefly, then Simpson pulled away, led 17 to 9 at halftime, and controlled play. Homer Voskuil led Central with nine points while Mike Reed topped Simpson with eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Redmen
Central
Indianola
Simpson
Redmen
Homer Voskuil
Voskuil
Mike Reed
Braught
Freese
Sieklocha
McCoellee
Burns
Leiteh
Badgley
Reed
Noblett
Bowles
Anderson
Sigourney Night School Men Visit for Discussion
Last Monday evening Sigourney night school members attended a round table on tenancy and farm co operation with Pella class participants. Topics included defense programs, taxes, leases, and community cooperative efforts. The meeting adjourned to share coffee while plans for next week were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Pella
Iowa
Rex Beresford
Haydyn $. Pearson
Princelal
Bigelow Junior High School
Neston
Massachusetts
Avenas
Hangar Under Construction At Flying Field
Central Airway School of Aeronautics begins February 1 with ten student pilots enrolled due to reduced federal funding. Ground school in the old chapel hall includes an airplane study area. Dan Dingeman and C Lautenbach supervise rapid hangar construction, a 40 by 60 foot frame to house six planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Airway School of Aeronautics
Central College
Central Colleg
John Jolink
Maurice Tysseling
Carl Hempstead
Jake Brom
Chapel Hall
Dan Dingeman
C. Lautenbach
Clothing Wanted for Hollanders in British Isles
Mrs H W Pistons and Mrs D C Van Zante lead a committee to collect clothing shoes knitted garments blankets and surgical dressings for Dutch refugees in England. Donations may be brought to Central College Industries building on West Side of the Square after laundering. Further info from the two ladies. There are thousands of Hollanders in extreme need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Pistons
D. C. van Zante
England
Chronicle
Jan
Central College Industries
Jowa Farm Folk Meet Next Week in Ames
Rural town eyes Ames for Jows State College farm and home week six day program to fortify the farm frontier. Feb 10 to 14 feature farmer and woman's tracks, youth assembly Feb 14, with talks on sorghum silage hogs dairy and horticulture and mass meeting on youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
State College
Iowa Rural Young People's Assembly
Town Christian Rural Fellowship
Cael C. Taylor
A. Saheer
Foundation
University of Oh
Next Meeting Focuses on Boy-Teen Relations
A forthcoming meeting will address complex issues in boy-teens relations and related topics. Participants will discuss core problems and potential solutions, aiming to improve understanding and safety.
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Flying School
C OF C
I. J. Lubbers
Maine
A. Sents
Boy Scouts
der Linden
Pete van Nookie van Hoo- Pella
Neal Kérsbergen
V. Shaffer
Glenn van Vark
Fred Hocksema
Carl Vox
Phil Kempki
Bob van Vark
LeRoy Meer
Paul Sen
Neal Kersbergen
New York
Truckers
James EB. West
Boys’ Life
R. S. Grandman
Dan Dingsinsn
al Ld
Mi Farm
Stout Ae Pal
Security Bank
Sigourney Night School
Flying Field
van Maanen
British Isles
Jowa
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