Canning Factory to Open in Pella This Year
In an interview C F Dykstra of the chamber of commerce said contracts for the Grimes Canning Company project will be signed Saturday at Van Zante Hardware Store. The plant plans to can tomatoes pumpkins and later spinach kraut, boosting farm income and local employment.
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van Zante Hardware Store
C. F. Dykstra
Chamber of Commerce
A. R. Dunbar
Grimes Canning Company
Case Ver Dught
van Zante Brothers Hardware Store
No effort to push this through amid tough times
A terse remark reflects pressure to advance a plan despite scarce resources. Officials stress the need to proceed cautiously to avoid jeopardizing broader priorities. The dialogue hints at political risk and the imperative to act decisively.
Pastor Attends Peace Conference in Evanston
Rev. Bernie Mulder of First Reformed Church attended the third National Conference on The Churches and World Peace in Evanston, representing the Reformed Church in America. About 150 delegates from 43 communions gathered at First Methodist Episcopal Church to discuss The Churches and The World Pact with speeches urging America to lead in ideals and cooperative peace.
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Bernie Mulder
First Reformed Church
Chicago
International
Church
Tty
Kansas City
Vulick
Jerusal Yhore
Lightning Strikes Lubberden Barn In Evening Blaze
A Monday evening lightning strike hit the Lubberden property damaging a barn and the house. La and Mia Pete Lubberden were at home when the fire started in the barn, with melted rods and possible roof damage. Neighbors believed rain helped extinguish it, and the family learned of the loss the next morning.
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Mia
Pete Lubberden
Hotel Pella Desk Clerks Off Limits to Drunken Guests
Ira Ni Curtis proprietor of Hotel Pella warns all guests that the desk is not to tolerate drunken behavior. Thursday night a local youth, with two companions, entered the hotel, registered under a false name, and caused a disturbance. One friend wandered to a different room where he collapsed on a bed with mud on pillows. Curtis intervened with Curtis Frye and the youth was escorted downstairs. A warning was issued that future incidents will go to the police court.
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Ira Ni Curtis
Pella
Nl Ee
Starway
Ws Jackson
Curtis Frye
Orr Promoted to Assistant Post at Willys-Overland
G V Orr son in law of Mr and Mrs Y T Van Niewaal is promoted to assistant general sales manager of the western division of Willys Overland company with headquarters in Chicago. Orr has served as manager of the Des Moines factory branch Indianapolis branch Chicago head 1926 northwest regional manager and now assists general sales manager P C Cartley for the western United States. He began with Willys Overland in 1914 as a dealer in the company’s product line.
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G. V. Orr
Y.T. van Niewaal
Bing
Fas
Willys-Overland Company
Orr
Chicago
Tribune-Capital
G.V. Orr
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Willys- Overland
Northwest
P.C. Cartley
United States
Willys-Overla Company
Fine Programs at Lincoln School
The Lincoln school patrons watched a午後 program Friday with songs and readings led by teachers Kate Ver Heul and Miss Jana Ver Steeg. An improvised broadcasting station fascinated attendees as pupils performed in a two room setup. Van Dusseldorp promotes a thermostatic stove line for Nesco trade, with further Chronicle notices promised.
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Lincoln School
Tl Ramon
Kate Ver Heul
Jana’ Ver Steeg
Lincoln
Washington
Minaure Broadcasting Station
van Dusseldorp
Chronicle
Pupils Named from Blak Oak Center School Class List
The 1929 30 pupil roster includes Albert Beyer Wilma Meinders Wilma Vander Wilt Freda Linden Arnold De Bruin and Richard Vander Wilt from Blak Oak Center School.
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Blak Oak Center School
Linden, Arnold de Bruin, Richard Vander Wilt
Her
Black Oak Center School History and Notable Locals
The Black Oak Center school in Mahaska county near Pella has a rich history with teachers Alma Johnson Lulu Geer Dora Van Ommen and others. Local businessmen Art and Henry Van Roekel led the community efforts while families like Van Roekel Ver Meer and Ozinga are tied to area enterprises. The school traces to 1876 77 and was run by Holland-nativity directors amid long terms, with teacher Elizabeth Vander Haar noted as a capable current leader.
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Black Oak Center
Mahaska County
Pella
Teerbaat
Thi Rookel
Art
Henry
Gerrit Gyavert
Ves
Pella Suply Company
Anto
Maurice Ver Meer
Martin de Joni
de Jong Floral
Louis A. van , Roekel
Louis Ozinga
O and P Tire and Battery Shop
Connie de Bruin
India
Reformed Church
Art van Roekel
van Roekel
America
L. van Roekel
Holland
Gerrit van Roekel
J. C. de Bruin
S. S. de Cook
Gerrit van, Roskel
John Ter Louw
al Clark
Elizabeth Vander Haar
L. Over Bergen
Holland Nativity
Old Country
Sunday Storm Delivers Severe Electrical Rush in Town
A powerful Sunday night storm caused heavy lightning and thunder, with brief duration but strong impact. Minor damages reported in several Pella homes including burned fuses at Klosterman and Bogdards residences, a blown light meter on Hazel Street, and destroyed lamps on Lincoln Street. One resident narrowly avoided greater loss when struck by a sudden lightning strike near his radio setup. Ground settled by rain improved dirt roads. The storm largely passed with limited property loss.
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G. Klosterman
William A. Bogdards
Hazel St
William van Zante
Lincoln Street
Devon
Style Revue Set At High School March 6
An advertisement announces the Style Revue at the high school on March 6 at 8 o clock. Admission is 25 cents with no reserved seats. Proceeds go to the local Federation of Women's Clubs, and the event features cooperation from Model Clothing and Two Vans shoe store with expenses shared by sponsors.
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the Chronicle
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Earl Black
Black’s Style Shoppe
Model Clothing Company
Vans Shoe
Gravel and speed blamed for highway mishap near graveled section
Local garage man Pete Van Zante responded after a Sunday afternoon accident on highway 68. He said loose gravel and excessive speed caused a vehicle to skid into a ditch, though brakes were functioning. Occupants, including women, were able to continue to the Capital City. Rev. Mulder preached at Second Reformed Church and Rev. De Jong spoke in Leighton on foreign missions.
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Pete van Zante
Highway 68
van Zante
Loos
B. Mulder
Second Reformed Church
de Jong
Leighton
Photo print offer boosts Chronicle subs with old school image
Enrollment in early days stood at 50 pupils and is now about half that. Copies of the photograph are available for 50 cents at Yo Foto Shoppe, or the Chronicle will provide a print with a new or renewed subscription.
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Chronicle
Furniture from trees on J. B. Grandia farm near Pella
On a farm three miles east of Pella, J. B. Grandia showcases a solid walnut furniture set made from lumber felled in 1924. The collection includes a doll cradle, small table with leaves, mirrors, cedar chest, two rockers, and a settee, all finished locally by George Heeren. The wood traveled through Toom's mill and a dry kiln before assembly, highlighting local craftsmanship and community pride.
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J. B. Grandia
Pella
George Heeren
John Toom
Howe Station
J. C. Penney Store Names New Manager
The J C Penney store announces H J Iddins has left the company and C A Schaefer will take over as manager. Schaefer, formerly of Shelby Montana and Alliance Nebraska, will move with his family to the area. Iddins plans uncertain future in mercantile work. he leaves behind many friends and a strong local presence.
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H. J. Iddins
J.C. Penney
Penney
Iddins
C. A. Schaefer
Shelby
Montana
Alliance
Nebr
J. C. Penney
Schaefer
the Chronicle
Manger
Second Fire At The J Hesselink Home
The city fire department responded Saturday at about 10 am to the J Hesselink home on Lincoln street for a second blaze in six months. Spark from the flue started a roof fire on the east side. damage was limited to the roof area. Both fires occurred on a Saturday coincidentally.
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J. Hesselink
Lincoln Street
Sparke
Judge Cole Praises Chronicle Subscription Renewed
Judge Cole of Miller renews his Chronicle subscription and commends the paper as an excellent aper. He praises typographical quality and readability while noting his attention to five other weekly papers during a winter vacation early spring-like weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cole
Miller
Mie
Sudge Cole
John Heerema Honored by State Pharmacists Meeting
Des Moines delegates elected Puritan Drug Store proprietor John Heerema as first vice president of the state pharmacists convention. The Des Moines Chronicle lauds Heerema as a self-made man who endured hardship, supported his family, and built a respected local business after emigrating from Holland.
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Des Moines
John Heerema
the Chronicle
Heerema
Mr. Hoerema
Holland
Mr. Heeroma
America
Central College
Highland Park
B. H. Langerak
F. Vander Linden
Vander Linden
John
More History Is A Certainty
W W Cook tipped the Chronicle to ancient Pella history sparking data gathering. A letter from Mrs D C Thomas of Valley Junction disputes claims on the first girl born here, asserting Mrs Stephen De Cook born October 20 1847. If De Cook is entitled to the title supporters welcome the outcome.
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W. W. Cook
Chronicle
Pella
D. C. ‘Thomas
Valley Junction
Nellie Kramer Vandermeulen
Stephen de Cook
Albertus Synhorst
de Cook
Vandermeulen
Engelige Marie van Zee
Dr. W. W. Talbot Dies in California
Dr. W. W. Talbot, a veterinary surgeon long known in the community, died of heart trouble in Tulare California on Friday night. Funeral services and interment were held there. He left the area about 15 years ago and worked as a meat inspector in St. Paul Minnesota before transferring to California. He is survived by his widow, a sister of C. W. Dennis, and a daughter Hazel.
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C. W. Dennis
W. W. Talbot
Tulare
Calif
Talbot
St. Paul
Minn
Knoxville Man Awarded 400 Damages in Suit
Joe Bernstein won 400 damages against J W Manhardt in district court here over an alleged May attack. The trial drew a crowded courtroom amid defense of the Jewish race with spectators. Attorney L D Teter led Bernstein’s case and received applause from the crowd at times. Former Central students helped cheer Central to victory Saturday night alongside Penn y college alumni.
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Joe Bernstein
J. W. Manhardt
Bernstein
Manhardt
L. D. Teter
Teter
Central
Penny College
Ane
Oxford Jonetson
Mansford Ver Steeg
Radcliff
Roy O 'G Selle
Stennett
Gwendolyn Fixson
Illinois
Pearl of Great Price sermon at First Christian Reformed Church
Pastor Rev R Danhof urged giving up earthly hindrances to find Christ, likening salvation to a priceless pearl sought by a diligent merchant. He contrasted wealth with spiritual value, citing Zacchaeus and Bunyan’s characters, and warned that loyalty to material goods blocks true faith. The talk emphasized personal pursuit over church attendance alone.
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Rev. R
Danhof
Christ
Zacchaeus
John Bunyan
Sheeb'e
Pauline
Petrine
Rors
Drs Danhof
Hindley Freed of Charge by Marion Co Jury
Charles Hindley, a former Bloomfield meat shop operator and Republican candidate for Secretary of State, was exonerated by the Marion County grand jury in the February 8 accidental shooting of Miss Nellie Church, a Veterans Hospital nurse. The jury considered the case over a week but made no further action. Hindley claimed the bullet ricocheted into the car as they rode home. Miss Church suffered a small scalp wound that healed quickly. Des Moines men Milard Wolford and Paul K. Patton were present during the incident.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Marion County Grand Jury
Charles Hindley
Nellie Church
Paul K. Patton
Des Moines
Hindley
Miss Church
Bloomfield
Card of Thanks for neighbors and friends
We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their helpful ministrations and their words of comfort during the illness and death of our father and for the beautiful floral tribute.
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Lubberden
Fan Vilet Waa
Madinas Fhny
Andrew Vander Linden
Maffon Vander Linden
Adrian de Haan
Johnnie Beyer
Dorothy van der Linden
Wilma de Hifxi
Frances de Bruin
Esther Overbergen
Cornelia de Hamer
Leona van Zee
Raymond Overbergen
Carl Tysseling
Affe van Zee
Rodolma van Leinden
Eva Mae de Kock
Connie Vander Linden
Henry Vander Old de Bruin
Henrietta van Zee
Margaret de Hamer
Grandia
Cole
California
Marion CO
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