Marion De Cook Dies in Mine Drag Line Accident
Marion De Cook nineteen from east of Pella was killed at the Diamond Block Co mine southeast of town when his head was caught between the drag line’s upper and lower frame. Operator St George Bokemehl did not see him until his lifeless body was found under the machine. The accident occurred about 10:00 am Tuesday. the machine had 29 years of use and no prior incidents were recorded. The deceased leaves his parents and two brothers, with funeral services set for 1:00 pm at the Pella Burial association funeral home, Rev. A. Haverkamp officiating. interment in Graceland cemetery after a coroner's inquest.
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Marion de Cook
Jasper de Cook
Pella
Diamond Block Co
de Cook
St George Bokemehl
Ed Halveston
Pella Co-operative Burial Association
Marion County
Glenn
Fred
Roelofs to Speak at Central College Banquet
Former State Senator Roelofs will address the Washington Banquet at Jordan Hall next Friday evening. The event, decorated by the College Art Department and served by the Ladies' Auxiliary, is sponsored by Central College's Christian Associations for Young Men and Women.
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Roelofs
Washington
Jordan Hall
Bobbitt
Young Women’s and
Young Men’s Christian Associations
Central College
Start Talking About Pella's Tulip Time
Last year at this time activity was at fever pitch. Tulip Time is three months away and directors are at work yet this is such an important event for Pella that business interests should stay active. Tulip Time has brought favorable comment national publicity and more people to Pella in the 90 years of its history. This is a community affair and every person should support the directors with means time and talent to this outstanding event.
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Pella
Ladies Event at Farm School Draws Local Attention
A special session for farm and town ladies will be held in the Home Economics room at the High School on February 14 at 1 pm. A competent speaker will discuss practical farm refrigeration. Four or five kinds of refrigerators will be on display.
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Builders
Pella Jail Visited by Marion County Grand Jury
Sheriff Paul J. Grundman and Marion County grand jury members inspected the Pella jail on a county tour. No report is available at press time. The piece notes a sparsely populated facility and locals avoiding the jail, while mentioning a municipal woodpile as a factor.
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Pella
Paul J. Grundman
Marion County Grand Jury
Bids Sought for Coal Supply by Pella Iowa City Council
The city of Pella Iowa invites bids for crushed and steam coal to fuel the electric light and power plant. Bids must be filed with the City Clerk by 7 30 o clock P M February 15 1988. The council reserves the right to reject all bids. Information on terms and contract conditions available at the 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
Dollar Days in Pella Draw Big Shopper Response
Pella merchants plan Dollar Days on February 18 and 19 with broad line discounts. Stores have stocked up to stretch every dollar, promising unusually low prices and wide savings. Extra Chronicle editions will print ads and details for non subscribers, urging readers to buy and save.
Part-Time Boys To Attend Ames Meeting Friday
The Part-Time Agricultural Class of the local high school will attend the Farm and Home Week meetings on Friday February 11. The boys depart the high school at 7:00 a.m. for Ames to join the special sessions for part-time boys and rural youth and to inspect the state's corn yield tests from the past year. The trip is expected to be profitable and educational.
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Ames
Cla
Free Trick Books for Children at Chronicle Office
Advertisement offers a free book of magic featuring 62 puzzling tricks tied to Quaker Oats marks. Children are asked to bring trademarks from a large package to the Chronicle office to receive a copy of Dick Daring's.
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Chronicle
Dick Daring
Ulrich Motor Co of Pella Growing Firm
In June 1935 John Ulrich sold his variety store to Herman Vos and James Veenman and started an automobile sales and service business at the former Star Auto Co. site. They became a Ford and Lincoln Zephyr agency with a first class service department and have sold over 200 Ford cars. They also sell the Thieman Farm Economy tractor and feature an open bin parts department, a mechanical doctor lab, and a model lubrication department using Alemite products. The firm invites the public to use their service for new Fords, repairs, lubrication, or battery work.
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Herman Vos
James Veenman
Star Auto Co
Ford and
Lincoln Zephyr
Ford
Ulrich Motor Co
Thieman
Rudy Ulrich
Elvon Hollebrands
Marion Vanden Deever
Connie Schu
Walter Neifert
John Ulrich
Floyd Vander Zyl
John M. Hary
Marion N Basie
Seventy Fifth Anniversary of Second Reformed Church Pella
The Second Reformed Church of Pella marks 75 years with services February 13 to 15. Rev J Prins preaches the anniversary sermon, two living ex pastors Rev Wm J Van Kersen and Rev Henry Jacobs lead evening services, a pageant by Miss Sarah Gosselink, and an anniversary banquet for communicant members. Former pastors and members share experiences, with wives invited. An anniversary booklet detailing church history and ministers will be distributed.
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Second Reformed Church of
Pella
J. Prins
Wm. J. van Kersen
Henry Jacobs
Sarah Gosselink
van Kersen
Ladies Auxiliary Has Good Year at Central College
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College met in Jordan Hall for the first time in their own rooms. A large attendance viewed furnishings and equipment tied to a $5,000 pledge, with $1328 already collected in about a year. Ruth Jurgens performed two piano solos and a men's quartet sang two numbers, as Mrs. Pietenpol discussed furnishings work and Mrs. Prins led devotions, followed by tea served by the Social Committee.
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Central College
Jordan Hall
Ruth Jurgens
Pietenpol
Friends of A A Ver Meer See Him Leave Confinement
Friends report A A Ver Meer is out after lor confinement following a surgical operation. He is gradually regaining strength and expects to return to duties in the mechanical department of the White Way Auto Co. later this week or early next week.
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A. A. Ver Meer
White Way Auto. Co
Scouts Attend Church Sunday During Boy Scout Week
During Boy Scout Week the Scouts wear uniforms daily. They met Monday evening at Lincoln School to hear President Roosevelt and James E. West on a radio program. On Sunday February 13 the Scouts will attend a church service, with Reverend Christiansen and the Bapt Church hosting the morning service.
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Lincoln School
Roosevelt
James E. West
Christiansen
Valley Greetings from Lone Star State Chronicle
The message extols the Rio Grande Valley in Texas as a vacation paradise with citrus fruit fresh produce and roses. It mentions palm trees and appeals to visitors while noting a warm Sunday temperature of 87 degrees and listing Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Van Dam of Edinburg Texas among readers.
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Pella Chronicle
U. S
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Viennese Violinist Sorantin To Perform In Nashville
Dr. Erich Sorantin, famed violinist and conductor, renowned worldwide from Vienna to Buenos Aires, brings his virtuosity to the High School Auditorium on February 17 at 7 30 pm as part of the Central College Lyceum Course. Proceeds include 40 cent admissions for the School of the Music.
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Sorantin
Ottaker Seveik
Tour
Austria
Vienna Conservatory
Ntin
South America
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Argentina
Brazil
United States
New York
Tax Payers Notice In Marion County Bank Basement
Tax payers are advised that the assessor will be in the Marion County State Bank basement every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 30 to handle tax matters until April 2. Homestead exemption claims must be signed to be received for the coming year. L A SENTS City Assessor.
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Marion County State Bank
L. A. Sents
Boone Family to Perform in Pella at Legion Hall
Des Moines radio artists from KRNT will present a musical program at the American Legion Hall in Pella on Friday night February 18. Rev. Edward Boone and Mrs. Boone with daughters Beulah Beatrice Olive and son in law Leland Roesink comprise the eight instrument group known for sacred songs and Holland language broadcasts at 7 30 P M on KRNT with wide local listener appeal.
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Boone
KRNT
Des Moines
American Legion Hall
Pella
Grand Rapids
Michigan
van Raalte
Holland
Edward Boone
Beulah
Beatrice
Olive
Leland Roesink
Hold Music Festival Here February 18
Pella hosts a music festival on Friday February 18 at 7 30 PM featuring about sixty pupils from Knoxville Indianola Winterset and Pella in South Central Town Conference of Boys and Girls Glee Clubs The event will include two numbers from each club and a combined boys and girls ensemble directed by Professor Stanford Hulshizer of Drake University Also a mixed chorus will perform The festival is non competitive aims to give students exposure and experience with other clubs and ensemble singing There will be no sale of reserved seats.
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Pella
Knoxville
Indianola
Winterset
Stanford Hulshizer
Drake University
Hulshizer
Girls’ Glee Club
Spinnerliedchen
Reimann- Stickles
Whist
Me Lanty
Stoughton
Boys’ Glee Club
Sullivan
Soldiers
Gounod
the Nightingale
Tchaikovcy
Beautiful Saviour
Christiansk
Assessments and exemptions handled by ALONZO VER PLOEG
Lake Prairie Two Assessor ALONZO VER PLOEG will process assessments and homestead exemptions every Saturday afternoon, ensuring property records are up to date and exemptions applied.
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Marion County
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Lake Prairie Two
Hearing tests report for Pella pupils shows small deficits
Superintendent C C Buerkens reports 615 tests given to 534 pupils in Pella public schools. In kindergarten to second grade 1.1 percent showed a hearing deficiency, in grades three to six 8 percent, junior high 5.3 percent, and high school 6.8 percent. A six percent loss or greater warrants ENT examination. (Continued on Page 10).
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C. C. Buerkens
Pella
Towa
Lincoln School
Boy Scouts of Pella Celebrate 28th Anniversary Observance
The Pella Boy Scouts join national celebrations marking the 28th anniversary of Scouting in America. February 8 begins the anniversary year, with a world network of troops in 73 countries and more than six million boys. The oath and Scout Law emphasize duty to God and country, helping others, and personal character.
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Boy Scouts of America
Pella
Scouting In America
The Awful Truth Plays Pella Theatre Big Laugh Hit
The Awful Truth has been called the biggest laugh hit in years at the Pella Theatre. Across major cities it ran three to four weeks to meet demand as crowds sought a light, enjoyable screening. The management offers a refund if the film fails to brighten the audience’s mood.
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Pella
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Stanley Ver Ploeg
Earl Vander Zyl
Judson Waechter
Wicter Linden
Rudolph Schilder
Harold Hayes
James Kempkes
Tunis Tait
Darel Mensch
Carl Vogelaar
Jack Sixemith
Clyde Evers
Lloyd Menning
Dirk van Zante
Chas Lautenbach
Max Kuyk
Eugene Wormhoudt
Loren Vander Zyl
Walter Hess
Albert Drost
Carl Vander Ploeg
James Lents
David Harter
Kenneth McMilard Kaldenberg
Carl Rene van
Ladies Auxiliary
Lone Star State
L. L. van Dam
Edinburg, Texas
H. S. Auditorium
Erich Sorantin
Fam
Buerkens
BOY Scouts OF
the McFall Twins
Darlene
Carl
Lloyd E. McFall
West Fourth Street
Joan Schakel
L. L. Schakel
McFall
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