Plans for City Election in Non-Partisan Pella
Citizens Non-partisan Committee members from all wards met to set dates for the city election in Pella. Primary on March 10, regular election March 31, filing by March 4 and March 15 respectively. Filing, nominating blanks at City Office with Clerk Frank De Wit. Committee chairs and elder members noted.
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Non
Citizens Non-partisan Committee
Frank de Wit
Pella
Teventy
B. H. Sack
John J. Blommers
Herman D. van Zante
Matthew (Tice) Slob
van Zante
Simon de Haan
Herman J. Vegr*ra
Fred Liebach
George Ver Steeghl
H. D. van Zante
the Chronicle
New Oliver 60 Tractor On Display At White Way Go
The Oliver 60, streamlined and electric-lit, debuts at Charles City Iowa factory output. It pulls two twelve inch plows in typical soils and one in tough ground, powered by a 120 cubic inch four cylinder engine with overhead valves. Four speeds and a reverse, belt drives, and accessible tools mark its farm versatility. White Way Auto Co displays the model and invites farmers to inspect the new auxiliary building.
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Oliver flat-Parr
Charles City
Iowa
Alspley
Night school discusses cooperatives and defense plans
Last Monday night the night school men discussed cooperative activities for the community. Topics included a safe barn at Pella, the community fair, forming new co operatives, farm organizations, defense programs, and investments and finance to be discussed next week.
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Pella
Lad Wins Prize For Designing Flag Emblem
Fred Hocksema, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Hocksema, earned recognition after Will Van Hemert asked him to design a banner emblem for the National Rural Letter Carriers Association. His image of a horse and buggy inside a circle with the association letters was chosen by Washington, D C, and placed on the official banner. A $2.50 check accompanied the appreciation letter, delighting the young Scout who took the commission as a good turn.
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Fred Hocksema
Ben Hocksema
Will. van Hemert
National
Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Young Hocksema
Uggy
Fred
Washington, D. C
Association
Washington
Wildcats Beat Central In Friday Home Game
Parsons led early and built a six point edge to 28 36 at halftime. Central struggled on both ends as Parsons continued the scoring run in the second half. Miller led Parsons with fifteen points while Central’s top scorers managed limited output.
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Central
Parsons Wi
Parsons
Nevi Yada
Leare Telate
Basket Eye
Parathe
Miller’ Parsons
Kail Pate
Lehweppe
St Ambrose Pace Too Hot for Central Squad
The Saint Ambrose Bees defeated Central Flying Dutchmen 35 to 20 in Davenport. Homer Voskuil led Central with nine points while St Ambrose freshman Conroy scored eleven as Ambrose moved into a tie for second place with Simpson in the conference standings.
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Saint Ambrose Bees
Davenport
Bees
Homer Voskuil
Conroy
St. Ambrose
Simpson
Dubuque U
Sermon to Pella Scouts Emphasizes Readiness and Service
Rev. G Menning of Third Reformed Church spoke to Pella boy scouts on Sunday morning. He used the Good Samaritan parable to stress preparedness and service, noting modern robbers as drinkers and critical voices. He told of a vase factory guide who learned to value character after a visitor praised a vase and it broke.
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G. Menning
Third Reformed Church
Good Samaritan
Pella
Sunda
Wedgewood
Canadian War Times Topic Set for Monday Forum
Pella's Community Forum plans to host Ernest Whitesmith of Mitchellville on Monday night to discuss Canada the Empire and the War. Whitesmith, Canadian born author and lecturer, will address business and farm audiences, with Q and A following. The 8:15 event is free to the public.
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Pella
Community Forum Council
Ernest Whitesmith
Mitchellville
Iowa
Canada
Mr. Whitesmith
Canadian Pacific Railway
United States
West
Oregon
The
Post Record
Rochester
Minnesota
Halifax
Nova Scotia
College Band Will Present Spring Concert
The Central College Concert Band, about 50 players, will debut publicly in Douwstra chapel on Thursday night March 6 under director A. A. Rockwell. The program includes well known band numbers plus instrumental solos and trios, offering a full evening of entertainment with several specialties.
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Central College
Douwstra Chapel
A. A. Rockwell
Legion forms volunteer work plan for former servicemen
The American Legion outlines a plan from its November convention to survey former service members for emergency civilian service. The triplicated questionnaire records qualifications and availability, with copies for Post State and National Headquarters. Registration starts February 22, Washington's Birthday, and officers will discuss the plan at the next meeting.
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American Legion
America
Legion
Scouts
van Veen-Van Hemert Post
Washington
College band and girl flag corps impress on campus
A 65 piece marching unit performed at football games this fall alongside a neatly dressed flag corps of girls. The concert band, formed this year, boasts strong instrumentation and larger enrollment than prior school bands. Members strive to make the upcoming concert a standout musical event of the year. The piece closes with a general note about urban dust inhalation.
Bargain Week to Hit Pella Merchants Next Week
Pella merchants announce February Bargain Days and Dollar Days on February 21 and 22, inviting shoppers to enjoy winter and early spring values. The Pella Chronicle will feature ads from local merchants, aiding a potential move toward a monthly advertising program for the trade territory.
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Pella
Pella Chronicle
Homestead Credit Claim Notice at Marion County Bank
City Assessor Datore Apelt announces a Saturday session in the bank basement from 1 o'clock to collect Homestead credits. Taxpayers are invited to appear and claim their credits at Marion County State Bank basement.
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Marion County State Bank
Notice of tax assessments and exemptions in Lake Praisie Two
A notice states a person will be at Hizion County State Bank every Saturday after noon to handle assessments and homestead exemptions. It mentions farmers moving on March first should see the agent and references Amver Fl mao Ver Ploeg in Lake Praisie Two and a note on private ownership being forbidden in the Zane area.
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Hizion County
Ploeg
Lake Praisie
Anvestor
High School Offers Mechanics Courses For Defense Training
The State Board of Vocational Education seeks community surveys to gauge youth interest in free national defense courses. Four fields are offered Auto Mechanics Metal Work Electrical and Woodworking with evening sessions for at least ten students per course over eight weeks supervised by schools and the state. Where possible facilities may be in local shops with a qualified instructor. local machine shop work could be arranged.
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State Board of Vocational Education
State Department
Lovery
Washington Banquet Plans Set for February 20
The annual Washington banquet will be held at Jordan Hall February 20 at 6 30 p m hosted by the Y W and Y M C A It opens to college students business people and townsfolk The first 160 ticket holders will enjoy a secret program with a motto Exita Acta Probeat College committees push for a big turnout Tickets available at New Central for non students and via class reps for students.
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Washington
Jordan Hall
Y. W
Y.M. C.A
New Central
Part Time Class Visits Waterloo Iowa For Educational Tour
A group from Pella toured Waterloo visiting Walnut Dairy with 102 cows and a Holstein herd farm owned by O L Hamer. They observed Bath Packing Company and the John Deere Tractor factory, then visited Ed Entz and D W Marsau farms to see a rock barn, Guernsey herd, hog house with an electric fan, and hog production ideas. The trip ended with the students returning to Pella with new insights. Elvin Bonsink Harold Wittenburg Ralph Kruseman Gene Van Zee Reuben Steenhoek Art De Cook Bornie Van Rockel LeRoy Steenhoek Logan Ver Ploeg Lawrence Van Zoo Everett Vanden Berg.
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Waterloo
Ely
O. L. Hamer
Bath Packing Company
John Deere Tractor Factory
Ed Entz
D. W. Marsan
Maraau
Mr. Marsau
Ames
Pella
Tri Elvin H. Bonsink
Harold D. Wittenburg
Ralph Kruseman
Gene van Zee Reuben Steenhoek
Art de Cook
Bornie van Rockel LeRoy Steenhoek Logan Ver Ploeg
Lawrence van Zoo
Everett Vanden Berg
Baptist G Men Get Spiritual And Moral Tonic
Over fifty men gathered for a fellowship supper and heard Rev. B. H. Ward, Director of Promotions for Town and Nebraska Baptist churches, urge personal responsibility and a return to moral direction. He warned against a loss of anticipation and the “do as you please” attitude, calling for builders who use present materials to shape a better world. The group then played games, with plans for a later meeting on March 10 to entertain the church ladies.
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Pay
B. H. Ward
Town
Nebraska
Lee Vriezelam
Ward
Security State Bank Assets Sold For Sum of 111.00
The remaining assets of Security State Bank of Palisa were sold at 2:00 p.m. on Tonaay, Tobrasey tush, at the cot case in Knoae Ee. The total of bids for listed items was 80.25, with a high bid of 111.00 by F. W. Cropper of Ottumwa, Iowa, accepted. Some settled items were withdrawn before the sale date.
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Security State Bank of Palisa
Tonaay
Tobrasey Tush
Knoae Ee
F. W. Cropper
Ottumwa
Iowa
Public sale dates listed around Pella area
A sequence of upcoming public and general sales near Pella Iowa with dates from February 13 to February 21. Listings include John A De Cook K Flaugh Wyntje Clement Estate Van Hanston Dielman John Lourens James Rempe F R Roorda Henry Van Buren C E Stewart and others featuring general sales, bred sow sales, horse sales and household goods sales near Pella Oska joosa Leighton Prairie City and surrounding farms.
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John A. de Cook
Pella
K. Flaugh
Reasner
Wyntje Clement
Pell
van Hanston & Dielman
John Lourens
General Sale
John Steen
Skating Party Aids Part Time Class at College Gym
Members of the Part Time class will hold a skating party at the college gymnasium Friday evening February 14. They will bring their wives and lady friends, with Gilbert Klein and Warner Willemmson in charge of arrangements for the event.
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Marcia Kuyper
Knoxville
Eastern Star of Te Young Lady
College Gymnasium
Gilbert Klein
Warner Willemson
Local Names Circle in Community Honor Roll
Willard Vor Meer Lawrence Blom Wills Vande Voort Alvin Van Zee Glarence Van Zee Warner Willemsen Jacob Vos James Huyeer recognized in a community honor roll for civic service and local contributions.
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Willard Vor Meer
Lawrence Blom Wills Vande Voort
Alvin van Zee
Glarence Van Zee Warner_ Willemsen
Jacob Vos James Huyeer
Pasture Crop Expert to Visit Marion County
Iowa State College agronomist Paul Burson visits Pleasantville area Tuesday February 18 to discuss pasture improvement. He will speak in Pleasantville morning, Marion County Legion Hall 1 30 pm and Knoxville Memorial Hall 7 30 pm, sponsored by Pella Chamber of Commerce. Topics cover pasture management, seedbeds, lime, and annual steps for improving profitability.
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Paul Burson
I Owa State College
Marion County
Burson
Pleasantville
The
Legion Hall
Knoxville
Memorial Hall
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Des Moines
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Sudan
Dakota Relief Report Summary
Dakota relief committee reports total receipts of 1926.79 dollars from cash and outs. Costs include 1840 dollars for 8846 bushels and 26 pounds of items at 0.68 per bushel. Disbursements include 96.80 dollars after corn disbursement and 1062.59 dollars for various expenses. Donor offers were canceled and truckers and communications costs noted. the note thanks supporters and promises continued aid and future relief.
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Gorn
Rap
Boro
T He Guin
Wan
Dakots
Dakota
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Oley
Eel
Temple
Knox
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Illinois
Rev. G. Menning
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Pella Higlant
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Dakota Relief Report
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