Central Beats Simpson In Tight Conference Clash
Central won 50 to 44 on the home floor Tuesday, moving Simpson from second to fourth in the standings. Ralph Huisman led Central with five field goals and two free throws, building a 22 to 13 halftime margin. Eddie Blaskovitch added seven points while shutting down Evo Stecklocha, and Jack Bowles led Simpson with 17 points.
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Gentral
Simpson
Redmen
Ralph Huisman
Central
Eddie Blaskovitch
Evo Stecklocha Scorless
Jack Bowles
Art Rust
Bud Knox
Annual REA Meeting Draws Large Local Crowd
The annual meeting of the Pella Co-operative Electric Association was held Wednesday February 19 at the Legion Hall. A big turnout showed strong interest in the cooperative’s work benefiting farm residents. A full report will run in next week's Chronicle.
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Pella Co-operative Electric Association
Legion Hall
No U Turn Sign Placed at Franklin and East First
By order of the City Council a No U Turn Sign has been created at the corner of Franklin St and East First St. Motorists will please govern themselves accordingly. T. G. Fultz Mayor
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Franklin St
East First St
Pella Highlagers top Colfax 29 26 in non conference tilt
Pella Highlagers held their lead through the final period to defeat Colfax 29 26 on Colfax floor. Tait led Pella with 11 points, Bowie added 13 including five free throws, while Colfax faced 29 total fouls and suffered its second loss of the season after a 19 12 setback to Grinnell.
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Pella Highlagers
Colfax
Tigers
Kempkes
Bowie
Ome
Pella
Tait
Dillon
Grinnell
Snes
Lautenbach
Grandman Dillon
Gage
Davidson
Rexroat
Hendee
Gregg
White
Warrick
Pelia
Vic Young
Colorado
Harold Mann
Horsemen Attend Ames Meeting of Horse and Mule Breeders
Gerrit Tysseling L Van Zante Gradus Ver Ploeg Mr Van Don selaar Marion De Bruin of Pella Ward Dyer Pleasantville W Vriezelaar Otley and others attended the Horse and Mule Breeders Association gathering in Ames on Wednesday. Harry Jarrard as president led a program covering Farm Security Farms livestock, Horse Extension and Colt Club work in Iowa, common parasites of horses, the outlook for pleasure horses in America, and horses and mules in the soil conservation program with a business meeting and officers’ election.
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Gerrit Tysseling
L. van Zante
Gradus Ver Ploeg
Mr. van Donselaar
Marion de Bruin
Pella
Ward Dyer
Pleasantville
Vriezelaar
Otley
Horse’ and Mule Breeders Association
Ames
Harry Jarrard
Donald Hammerly
Farm Security Administration
Colt Club
Iowa
Wayne Jackson
Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders ‘Association
C. H. Connault
America
Wayne Dinsmore
J. J. Newlin
Johnston
In Appreciation for Sympathy from Neighbors and Friends
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors relatives and friends for their expressions of sympathy and kindness. Gratitude to Rev J Van der Ploeg for comforting words and for the flowers. Sincerely Mr and Mrs Arie Brouwer Gary A Lena Mae Brouwer.
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J. van der Ploeg
Arie Brouwer
Gary A
Lena Mae
County relief costs strain Marion county finances in 1940
Marion county faced rising relief costs with a 1940 outlay of 148 012 after including county farm expenses. Auditor Hollis Bybee warned a further borrowing of around 40 000 could be needed before 1941 bills are paid, with total annual relief likely matching or exceeding last year’s level.
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Marion County
Hollis Bybee
Social Service
Pete Meci
Knoxville Journal
Baptist Young People to See Sacred Talkie Mastership
The Baptist church youth group will screen the sound-on-film feature Mastership at 6 36 p m this Sunday evening. The English family story portrays happiness restored under the sway of Jesus Christ with evangelistic emphasis and a preached gospel. Everyone is invited to attend this well-made production by Christian people.
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Baptist Church
Jesus Christ
England
Bank basement homestead credit claim notice
Marion County State Bank basement every Saturday afternoon from 1 to o'clock for taxpayers to claim homestead credit before April 1, city assessor L. A. Sents states.
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Marion County State Bank
L. A
Assessor Notice From Marion County Bank
Alonzo Ver Ploeg, Lake Prairie Two, announces weekly Saturday post noon sessions at the Marion County State Bank to handle assessments and homestead exemptions. Farmers moving March first are urged to meet before relocating.
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Marion County State Bank
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Lake Prairie Two
Card of Thanks for Mary Belle Porter
Family conveys gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for aid during long illness and after the death of Mary Belle Porter. They acknowledge sympathy flowers and memorial expressions from Max Shaw and others.
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Mary Belle Porter
Aia
Nene
Max T. Shaw
Night School Discusses Investments and Finance
Last Monday farmers gathered at the night school for a lively discussion on investments and finance amid war outlook. Opinions clashed over capital versus short term production investments and whether to place money in government bonds or bank savings. The meeting adjourned to an open forum with Mr Whitesmith speaking and a future session planned to cover community suits. Crushed foot accident reported as John Woods of Onawa was injured when his foot was caught under a fire truck wheel.
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Farmers Night
Whitesmith
Pena Chamber of Commerce
Marion County Roads Costs in 1940 and 41 Detailed
The 1940 county highway outlay totaled about 300000 with 130000 going to old debt payments. State funds paid for primary roads bridges and culverts not included here. 1941 expenditures for building and maintaining county and township roads were 169322.62 with 49996.28 for construction and 119326.37 for maintenance.
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Marion County
State Highway Commission
Des Moines River
Melcher
Board of Supervisors
Robin T. Johnson
County financials show debt payments and equipment value
The county reports primary bond debt paid down by 80,000 with about 20,000 interest, leaving 51,000 of unpaid bonds as of January 1. In 1940 a 35,000 payment and 1,400 interest were made. another 35,000 plus 700 interest remains to be paid this year. Equipment inventory after depreciation totals 48,570.07. Storage and fuel stations exist at nine sites including Knoxville, Pella, Pleasantville, Otley, Melcher, Columbia, Bussey.
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Knoxville
Pella
Pleasantville
Otley
Melcher
Columbia Bussey
Knoxville Journal
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