Brayton Addresses Pella Chamber Meeting on Trade
Arthur Brayton of Des Moines Chamber spoke at the Pella Chamber meeting, urging advertisers to focus on the buyer and personal relations. He cited selling through advertising, the buying power of Iowans, and the value of courtesy in sales, with examples from Marshall Field's. An open forum followed as the talk continued.
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Arthur Brayton
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Pella
C.F. Young
Bell Telephone Co
Brayton
Marshall Field’s
Chicago
Mr. Brayton
Central Will Meet Luther In Saturday Game
Central college seeks a fourth straight conference win against Luther college on the hardwood here February 17. Key players include Loren Loupee and Homer Voskuil for Central with Bud Bonwell Don Menning and Arl’Lestie in support. Luther has four wins and three losses in conference play. Off topic note mentions Florida fish varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Luther College
Central
Loren Loupee
Kellogg
Iowa
Homer Voskuil
Cedar Grove
Wiconsin
Bud Bonwell
Shenandoah
Don Menning
Pella
arl'Lestie
Avoca
Ken Dahlstrom
Gibson
Iewa Rd Subrex
Prairie City
Towa
Ralph Huisman
Laverne
Luymes
Orange City
Luther
Pella High to stage Trial by Jury March 4
Miss Anne Tysseling announces Pella High School music department will present Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Trial by Jury on Monday March 4. Robert Ruby will accompany the cast of about sixty students with an orchestra of instrumental music students. Cast includes Lee Van Arkel as Judge and Marjorie Van Heukoom as Plaintiff with Charles Lautenbach Ralph De Cook. ensemble features Carl De Usher Howard Vander Linden Betty Vriezelaar Sara Rose Vander Linden Anne Langerak Barbara Van Sittert Carol Carson Freda Zwank Joyce yeleseman Cora Mae Vander Linden.
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Anne Tysseling
Pella High School
Gilbert and Sullivan
Mareh Ath
Tysseling
Robert Ruby
Ruby
New York City
Doyle O’ Carte Light Opera Company
Miss Tusseling
Mr. Ruby
Lee van Arkel
Marjorie van Heukoom
Charles Lautenbach
Ralph de Cook
Carl de Usher
Howard Vander Linden
Betty Vriezelaar
Sara Rose Vander Linden
Anne Langerak
Barbara van Sittert
Carol Carson
Freda Zwank
Joyce Yeleseman
Cora Mae Vander Linlen
Fund for Finns Comes Slowly
A brief note reports slow progress on a fund for Finns with previously disclosed totals and unclear remaining balance. No further details on contributors or deadlines are provided in the fragment.
Den Hartog and Langebartels Family Acknowledgment
A brief thanks is extended to neighbors friends and relatives for kindness and assistance at the passing of a father. The message lists Mr and Mrs Will J Den Hartog Mr and Mrs Will Verr id Mrs Dave H Den Hartog Mr and Mrs John A Den Hartog and Mr and Mrs Lyle Langebartels.
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Father
Will J. den Hartog
Will Verrid
Dave H. den Hartog
John A. den Hartog
Lyle Langebartels
Americanism Program at H S February 22
A school pageant of civic lessons presented in the High School auditorium on February 22 features Prologues and Episodes from students in Findant Junior High and Grades five and six. The program, organized with state cooperation to promote citizenship, includes a flag pledge, speeches, and a flag drill, with no admission.
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Webster
Findant
The
Flag
Charl Lautenbach
Junior Russell
Billy Lankelma
Phil Kempke
Young Am
Robert Lautenbach
Tom
Johnny ‘Sheppard
Bill
Sheldon Vos
John
Logan Vander
Marvin Rumb
Ameri Mary
Mav Ver Steeg
Cat
Jean
Beverly
Juliene
Don Toom
Douglas Neifert
Connie van Berkum
Keith Tait
Paul Sents
George Carson
Robert Budding
Marvin Kelderman
Nick Braashart
Clarence Miedema
Betty Crum
Henry Muilenberg
Steve
Billy Cur
Vito
Glen van
Keith
Sam
Norman van Heukclom
Buddy
William Vanden Berg
Boy Scouts
le Roy
Wayne Lubberden
Youghs
Marion Wittenberg
Li Ter Dodds
Walter Williams
Dick Butts
Elmer Klein
Georgia van Gorkum
Bonnie Buerkens
Dorothy Hoekwema
Phyllis Ver Steeg
Lora Ruth Klyn
Herschel Dingeman
Ralph Heerenia
Miss Parker
Merchants Announce Dollar Days in Pella Next Weekend
Merchants of Pella plan Dollar Days Friday and Saturday offering items at 1.00 each. Advertised articles will include many items worth more than a dollar with display windows and combo offers. Read Chronicle ads next week for extra value and reserve by reading the notices.
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Pella
Chronicle
Chapel Open Saturday Evening for Visitors at Central College
The Douwstra Chapel at Central College will be open to visitors on Saturday February 17 from 7 to 10 36 p m. Fans can view the new building before or after the Luther game which begins at 7 5. The building stays open during the game and coffee is served all evening. It will also be open all day Saturday for those unable to attend the open house.
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Douwstra
Central College
Vitors
Luther
Bible Drama At Third Ref Church Feb 23
A biblical drama Fol low Thou Me will be staged Friday February 23 at 7 30 pm at Third Reformed Church in Pella. The cast features Elizabeth Elva Beatrice Claudia Sophia Anne Douw Miriam and other roles including Pontius Pilate Caiaphas and Caiaphas aides with a chorus of local participants.
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Pella
Girele
Elizabeth
Elva Beatrice
Cof
Claudia
Sophia Anne Douw
Pilate
Esther
Francis’ Wittenberg
Pontius Pilate
Judea
Gerald
Er Louw
Caiaphas
Ph van Rheenen
Jome
Card of Thanks for Jacob Van Gorp
The family expresses gratitude to friends for sympathy during the bereavement and thanks the Father and Mother and inmates of the Home for the Aged for their help during the illness and passing of Mr. Jacob Van Gorp. The Children.
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Home For the Aged
Jacob van Gorp
Local Assessor Announces Saturday Office Hours in Lake Prairie Two
Alonzo Ver Ploeg, assessor for Marion County, states he will be at Marion County State Bank every Saturday after noon to handle assessments and homestead exemptions and the agricultural land credit for landowners in the Pella Independent School District.
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Marion County State Bank
Pella Independent School District
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Lake Prairie Two
Candidate for Clerk of Court stance on ticket
J Rex Weddle runs on the Democratic ticket for Clerk of Court while Don Remy, the present clerk, will not seek reelection. The notice outlines a five term bid and names the candidate as a contender in the race.
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J. Rex Weddle
Don Remy
Pedestrian Right Of Way Emphasized In Public Safety Message
A public safety note urges drivers to save lives by yielding to pedestrians. It reminds motorists that pedestrians have right of way and to slow down until their intentions are clear, promoting cautious driving and stricter attention at crossings.
William D Boyce credited with bringing Boy Scouts to country
Chicago businessman William D Boyce is credited with introducing the Boy Scout program to the United States about 30 years ago. The figure’s legacy is noted as part of a broader history of scouting in America.
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William D. Boyce
Chicago
Community service awards eyed for Iowa Legion posts
Sixth District Commander Wm S Van Hemert announces trophies for annual post reports on community service and Americanism Education and health achievements. District honors include De J A Nyer and Maurice Cahill for district post history efforts. Members urged to complete questionnaires promptly.
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Dept. of
Lowa
Hanford Post
Becker-Chapman Post
Davenport Post
McNider
Jane A. Delano
Matt A. ‘Tinley
W. G. Henke
Americanism Commission
Legion
de. J. A. Nyer
Maurice Cahill
Tunis Kempkes
van Veen-Van Slemert
Mmembers
van Hemert
Little Dutch Win Marion County Basketball Title
The Pella High Little Dutch defeated Bussey 36 to 7 to capture the Marion County Tournament for the second straight year. Gene Stientjes led with six long shots, Ray De Wit and Charley De Wild stood out in rebounding and defense, while Bussey fought hard but faltered in the second half. Stientjes, De Wit, and Heerema formed the core, with Duffy and Wilson top scorers in the field.
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Pella High
C. C. Claypool
Charles de Wild
Bob van Vark
Fred Heerema
Ray de Wit
Carl de Wit
Gene Stientje
Ray Klootwyk
Charles Lautenbach
Rudy Schilder
John Vander Waal
John van Jerkum
Bussey Crew
Harvey
Knoxville
Melcher
Tracy
Dallas
Pleasantville
Gene Stientjes
Charley de Wild
Pella
de Wit
de Wild
Heerema
Bussey
Miller
Pat Duttey
Stientjos
R. de Wit
G. de Wit
van der Waal
Schil
Ti Do Wit
Duffy
Wilson
Stillwell
Haycock
Wiley Hartzell
Albia
Melvin E. Walker
Ottumwa
Bank Notice Promises Weekly Basement Claims at Bank
Taxpayers are told to claim a stead credit at Marion County State Bank every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 80 percent clock, with a deadline before April 1. L. A. Sent. City meet dates listed. Northwest of Oskaloosa.
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Marion County State Bank
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COFC
Des Moines
ED Lecocq
Florida Coast
Miami
Key West
Jack Frost
Jordan Hall
Grahi Hall
Ruth Zugg
Marion County
Knoxville High School
H. S. Music Dept
H. S
POST
Tuis Rempires
Spotle
Inez Lukehart
Evalyn Huff
Ey Virginia Rouwenhorst
Stientjes
Duffey
Wayne Schakel
Marion
L. A
Elas Caas
A. B. Rouw
Mien
Oskaloosa
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