Pella to Host Rural Letter Carriers Convention
Rural Letter Carriers from Miavion County met with Chamber of Commerce and Convention Committee to plan the Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Association event set for July 19 to 21 and 28. Officials expect up to 1200 attendees, with housing and city facilities coordinated around the college gymnasium and dormitories plus hotel rooms. Local volunteers and Boy Scouts may assist with information services and guiding visitors through town.
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Miavion County
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Association
Will van Hemert
Spencer
Iowa
van Hemert
College
Pella
Boy Scouts
William Miller
Runnells
Fred Lautenbach
Groundhog photo stirs mixed sentiments in Oskaloosa
A postcard from Oskaloosa featuring a skunk photo was proposed for Groundhog Day. Chronicle photographer captured the weather prophet retreating underground, but the animal proved a modern hybrid. The editors praise the photograph despite neighborly cattiness.
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Os- Kaloosa
Chronicle
Best Skippers Stand on the Shore in Cartoon Contest
Mrs. B. P. Huizer of Sully wins a dollar for a title in last week's mayoral cartoon contest. Several readers submitted verses and quips about the mayor’s office, criticizing or offering advice. The winning line, reflecting sailors saying the best skippers stand ashore, captures the spirit of the contest.
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B. P. Huizer of
Sully
Aric H. Bogaard
Pella
Connie Verwers
van Wert
Iowa
Doc
Billy Gene Karr
Pella High to Play at Colfax In Tournament
Pella High will travel to Colfax for the sectional tournament set for March 3 4 and 5 with an opening game against Prairie City Wednesday night The bracket lists Colfax Monroe in the other side Knoxville Newton and Pleasantville in the opposite bracket The Dutchmen aim for the finals Saturday night with strong local support called for to back them.
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Pella High
Colfax
Prairie City
Knoxville Robbers Sentenced In 1937 Wire Theft
Ed Davidson received nine months and Mose Emerson six months in Marion county jail, Knoxville, after pleading guilty before Judge Norman R. Hays to stealing aluminum wire from a trip mine southeast of Knoxville in 1937. They were arrested February 11, waived to the grand jury and held on $1,000 bond each until arraignment.
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Ed Davidson
Mose Emerson
Marion County
Knoxville
Norman R. Hays
Oskaloosa Herald
County Offices Cost More in 1937 Than 1936
Statistics from the Town Taxpayers Association show Marion County administrative office costs in 1937 at $45,283, equating to $1.69 per person, and Mahaska at $49,256 or $1.82 per person. Statewide, Iowa spent $6,025,000, with Dickinson highest per capita at $3.21 and Des Moines lowest at $1.48. The 1937 total across all counties was $5,025,101, up 4 percent from 1936, averaging $2.03 per person. Major spending categories included Sheriffs, Boards of Supervisors, County Auditors, Treasurers, and other offices.
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Town Taxpayers’ Association
Marion County
Mahaska
Towa
Dickinson County
Des Moines
Auditor of State
Boards of Supervisors
Night School Graduation March 2 Lecture by C V Gregory
Noted speaker C V Gregory will discuss Agriculture Industry and Labor at the night school graduation event Thursday March 2 at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium. Forty one farmers will receive diplomas and many attendees are expected from town and farming communities. The program honors those with perfect attendance and about seventy five attendees per meeting last year with a big turnout of 120 members for the year.
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Gregory
National Farm Institute
Des Moines
Expression of thanks for support after loss
We express deep appreciation to neighbors friends and relatives for tokens of friendship and services during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother plus thanks for many floral offerings.
Central Five routs Simpson Redmen by large margin
Central Five defeated Simpson college Redmen 48 28 in a decisive conference game last Tuesday. Harris Wagaman led with 20 points nine baskets and two free throws as Central dominated from the start. Simpson trailed 18 11 at halftime as Central’s finish and smooth play impressed local fans. The win secures a strong position while St Ambrose clinched the Iowa Conference title by defeating Columbia. Officials were Hasbrouck and Slinker.
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Central
Simpson College Redmen
Redmen
Simpson
St. Ambrose
Columbia
Iowa
Harris Wagaman
Loupee
Hubrex
Gaass
Huisman
Roberts
Menning
van Arkel
Wagaman
Hasbrouck
Iowa State
Phil Slinker
Iowa U
Assessor Patients Hold Claim of Old Homemstead Ore
City Assessor L. A. Sents warns taxpayers to visit the basement of Marion County State Bank each Saturday 1 to 3 PM to claim their home stead ore before April 1.
Public sale dates announced near Texaco Station
A public sale of household goods and other items is set for Saturday March 4 at Chas Duhuis location beside the Texaco Station.
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Chas, Duhuis
Texaco
Van Den Berg Electric BPS Paint Demonstration
Van Den Berg Electric hosts a Spring BPS Paint Demonstration with Patterson Sargent Studios experts offering free demonstrations in painting enameling staining and varnishing over Thursday Friday and Saturday March 2 3 and 4. A free coupon for a can of BPS paint in the owner’s chosen color is issued to every homeowner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van den Berg Electric
BPS
Patterson-Sargent Studios
Otley Pastor Delivers Ecclesiastes Message at College
Reverend Rozeboom of Otley Reformed Church spoke to Central College on an old man's advice to young men from Ecclesiastes 12. He urged writing one’s life epitaph by seeking a God-written heart and reflected on errors from a life well examined, using tombstone epitaphs as illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Rozeboom
Otley
Iowa
Solomon
Farmer Found Dead at Sully in Barn Suicide
A farmer near Sully was found dead Monday afternoon in a barn at his son Dick’s home. He reportedly hanged himself. He leaves two sons and three daughters as survivors per the Des Moines Register.
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Sully
Des Moines Register
Introduce Bills To Regulate the Coal Industry
Iowa lawmakers consider three bills to govern coal mining. A tonnage tax would fund land reclamation for strip mining damaged sites. A licensing style measure would require miner qualifications and certificates. A third bill seeks to give Iowa coal preference in state use.
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Iowa
Sold Team of Horses After Newspaper Ad Appeared
Following an advertisement by John De Prenger of Leighton a bay team was listed for sale in The Chronicle. The owner was promptly contacted by Mr Sedrel near Wright who had seen the ad and purchased the team.
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John de Prenger
Leighton
Mr. Sedrel
Near Wright
The
Chronicle
Flag Return Sparks Civil War Echoes in Iowa
The Iowa House debated a resolution to return a disappeared 1864 Alabama flag once housed in the Iowa Historical Department. Representative James A. Lucas linked the flag to Koons of the Eighth Iowa Cavalry and recalled troops marching in Alabama, with later Allied service in France within the Rainbow Division.
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Highth
Iowa Calvary
House
Senate
Alabama
Republic of Alabama
Iowa Historical Department
James A. Lucas
Koons
Lucas
Alabama Capitol
France
Tax Proposal Targets Large State Farms
A House bill by Rep Gus Alesch of Marcus would raise taxes on farm land holdings over 640 acres. The plan adds two percent to the base tax for the first 80 acres above 640, climbing to 100 percent on the 14th 80 acres beyond 640. The graduated levy would apply to individuals firms corporations and associations and the revenue would fund school districts based on students aged five to twenty one.
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House of Representatives
Gus Alesch
Dem
Marcus
Firestone Tire Firm Celebrates 19th Year Sale
Lewis Ozinga and Henry Pethoven of O and P Tire and Battery Service celebrate the 19th anniversary of selling Firestone tires and the 11th anniversary of their Pella business. They showcase Firestone Champion tires with non skid tread and blowout protection, highlighting ongoing offerings, trade in allowances, and ad details in this issue.
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Lewis Ozinga
Henry Pethoven
O & P Tire and Battery Service
Firestone
Pella
Ozinga
Pethoven
Peoria
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
College Quartet To Make Two Tours
The Theopeithian Quartet will tour churches in Nebraska starting this week, then in March visit Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan for at least six concerts. Members are Daniel Reeverts, William Hunter, John Dykstra, Harvey Ammerman with accompanist Herbert Wormhoudt. Professors Mentink and Wings join the party to assist in programs.
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Nebraska
Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
Daniel Reeverts
William Hunter
John Dykstra
Harvey Ammerman
Herbert Wormhoudt
Mentink
Wings
Allis-Chalmers Tractor Show Feb 28 at East Franklin
Allis-Chalmers dealers Van der Ploeg & Vos host a tractor show and spring opening February 28 at their East Franklin street building starting 10:30 AM. A full line of farm equipment will be on display with entertainment including the film Around the World With Allis-Chalmers. Lunch will be served at noon and ladies are invited.
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van der Ploeg & Vos
Allis-Chalmers
Allis- Chalmers
East Franklin Street
Washington Banquet At Jordan Hall Dining Rooms
The Central College annual birthday banquet for the Father of Our Country will be held this evening at 6 30 in Jordan Hall dining rooms. Sponsored by the College Y M C A and Y M C A, the event promises an excellent dinner and a fine program. The tradition began around 1904, originally in the Baptist church basement.
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Central
Cither
Severn
Eabeth Graham
Baptist Church
Jordan Hall
College
W. and
Central President Dr Lubbers to Address Liberal Arts Col leges
Central's president Dr Lubbers has been invited to address a conference of all the Liberal Arts Colleges of the State of Town at a meeting planned for early April. His topic will be Creating confidence in the Liberal Arts Colleges as the conference seeks guidance from Central, noted for high scholastic ratings among small colleges.
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Central
Lubbers
Town
Pella Chronicle Offers Dollar for Cartoon Caption
The Pella Chronicle invites readers to title Ed LeCocq’s ninth cartoon showing a community album. The best caption wins one dollar. readers must submit titles in the blank space of the cartoon by Tuesday morning.
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Pella Chronicle
Ed LeCocq
Chronicle
Pella Horse and Mule Show Opens March 8 at Wachter's Yard
Community breeders and the Chamber of Commerce sponsor a free show at Wachter's Lumber Yard in Pella on Wednesday March 8 with classes for horses mules ponies and colts. Entries due March 6. judge Harry Linn to preside. Premiums range from 50 cents to $3. exhibitors within fifteen miles may enter for exhibition only.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Wachter
Horse and Mule Breeders Association
Harry Linn
F. F. A. Boys
Dr. Ver Ploeg
Simon Kooyman
Haxness
Agriculture Department of Gerrit ‘Tysseling
Local Assessor Alonzo Ver Ploeg Announces Saturday Visits
Alonzo Ver Ploeg, assessor for Lake Prairie Two, states he will be at Marion County State Bank every Saturday after noon to handle assessments and homestead exemptions, inviting residents to meet him for property tax matters.
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Marion County State Bank
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Lake Prairie
Fine 8x10 Photographs Available at 50 Cents Each
The Chronicle offers real 8x10 photographs from its pages at fifty cents each. These actual photos show more detail than the half tone images printed, and readers are urged to visit and view them in person.
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Chronicle
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C. V. Gregory
John W. Boot
Jacob J. de Haan, Jr
Harold J. Veenstra
Robert C. de Goey
John de Nooy, Jr
Harold C. de Penning
Richard McAlister
D.F. Boot
D. J. de Haan Teunis T. Verros
Simon G. Ter Louw
Gilbert Klein
Frank E. Boot
Elton Ver Ploeg
Art Hoksbergen
Ernest Blomille Bensink
Albert G. Tysseling
Alvin G. van Zee
Lawrence van Zeerence Vander Linden E Vande Voort van Haalen van de Penning
Herman Nollen Delis van Zante
Louis G. van Roekel
Wm. de Kock
John L. van Rheenen
G. A. van Zee
Henry Vander Beek
Joe A. Nunnikhoven
Frederick de Nooy
Andrew de Nooy
Dick de Heus Gerrit de Jong
Dick G. Kuiper
Jacob Dahm Ray B. Gosselink
Albert’ Tysseling
Peter G. Vos
van Houten
K. Schilder
Kampen
Netherlands
Martin Monama
N. Jin the Kieft
Denver
Colo
D. J.D. Pikaart
Oskaloo
Frederick van Houten
F. van Houten
Central Five
L. A. Sents
Barrone
George
Anca
Skeptic
Jonity
Edder
Rasponsipility
Ieertermes
South
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Washington
Toelieve
Pelia
Giadhand
Yeu
Post Office
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