Oldest department runs a busy machine shop story
The machine shop, the factory’s oldest department, employs 35 workers many of whom have stayed since the plant moved to Pella. It houses heavy presses and metalworking tools, makes most parts in house, and ships completed Rol screens the same day. The crew prides on on time work, strong cooperation, and supplying salesmen with fast service. News items note earnings, visits, anniversaries, and a mix of staff movements and events around Des Moines and Des Moines area.
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Man
Pella
Henry Roeffel
Fred Visser
C. de Ruiter
Peter Kelderman
Wm. Vi Dort
Kathryn van Veen
Henry Petersma
Ralph van Brogen
Geo. Cummings
Marion van Houweling
Edward Reorda
Des Moines
Betty van Vliet
George V Kerg Celebr
Robby Rhynsburger
Jack Rhynsburg
Knoxville
Pella High
North High
Art Black
Art
Bill Koopman
Verne West
Muskegon
Michigan
Martha de Joude
Des Moine
Jack Bootsma
Paul Hargrave
City
Missouri
Tathoma
Paul Wills
Kan
Dan Hettinger
Jacl J
D. D. Merrill
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Expec
Accor
Henderson
L. W. Company
Pella Blinds and Home Show Highlights Across Regions
The Roiscreen issue notes 13 000 pieces distributed and Elmer Boat visiting Newton while Carroll Wilson and Norman Van Gerp traveled to Des Moines to watch Pella High. It details Pella Neo Classic blinds installed in churches, orders from the Interior Department, and a seven teen show presence including a knotty pine display and casement setup. The piece includes a Rotarian feature urging personal drive and a competitive push to avoid laziness.
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Elmer Boat
Newton Saturda
Carroll Wilson
Norman van Gerp
Des Moines
Pella High
North Des Moines
Knap
Johannesburg
Souther Life Insurance
United States Department of Interior
Consolidated Agency
Cass Lake
Minnese
First Reformed Church
Pella
Highland Christian Reformed
Hammond
Indiana
Rosscreen Company
Detroit
Roanoke
Virginia
Be Thankful For Competitors Says Business Expert
J C Aspley argues in Rotarian that competition is the essence of American private enterprise. He says competitors, though irritating, provide the kick for better business and generate orders, keeping prices in line with purchasing power and supporting societal service. He urges working with rivals, not against them.
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Paca
J. C. Aspley
Aspley
United States
AAA Participation In Marion Is High
Farmers in Marion County show high participation in the AAA program with about 91 percent of crop acres enrolled by May 1 and around 85 percent enrolled by February 21. The central committee of the Marion County Soil Conservation district oversees the drive.
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Marion County Soil Conservation
Marion county AAA progress praised with high turnout
The Knoxville Journal notes Marion county AAA work shows strong participation with about 95 percent in Pleasant and Grove townships and 85 percent county average. The committee is Bert McCoy chair with Ray W. Crane and Howard I. Hooper. Final catch up possible by May 1 as credit hopes rise toward 1930.
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Bert McCoy
Ray W. Crane
Howard I. Hooper
B. C. Hudson
Franklin
Pleasant
Grove
Marion County
Prest
Knoxville Journal
Central Park Cafe Stops Beer Sales
Central Park Cafe will no longer sell beer starting today. Dan Meulpolder stated their stock is exhausted and no more purchases will be made. The Meulpolders note their cafe’s strong reputation and tolerance for orderly conduct while concluding beer sales do not fit their business.
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Central Park Cafe
Dan Meulpolder
Meulpolders
Central Dutchmen Top St Ambrose 31 to 27
Central's Flying Dutchmen beat St Ambrose 31 to 27 in a hard fought game. Loren Loupee led with 5 field goals and 3 free throws while Sosnouski added 4 baskets and 3 free throws. Central's conference mark stood at 6 wins and 8 losses.
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Central
St. Ambrose
Iowa
Loren Loupee
The
Bees
Sosnouski
Bud Knox
Art Rust
Monroe social notes recount weekends and a birthday
Monroe residents shared visits over the weekend with guests including Mrs. C D Vander and the Ogg family. Rodney Hugh Ammer celebrated his first birthday with a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ammer. The Van Rocket family relocated to a farm near Monroe, following their move from Sully.
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C.D. Vander
Wallace Ogg
Beverley
A. R. Vander Ploeg
Amex
Monroe
Mason C. One
C. C. Ammer
Rodney Hugh
Jean Ammer
Donald Cash
Richard McKensie
Madeline Vriezelaar
Mary Crane
Curtis
Roger Crane
Phillip
Betty Low
Rodney Ammer
Henry van Rocket Sr
Sully
Virgin Wool Suits Made To Your Order In Scotch Style
A local ad markets fine suits tailored to order in virgin wool. No reclaimed wool used, highlighting virgin wool worsted fabric and a price of 23 dollars 75 cents. Promotes quality craft and custom fit for discerning customers.
Carlson couple plans April departure from Monroe
Rev and Mrs Carlson with Beatta and Lavonne intend to leave Monroe on April 1. A caution to drivers warns against following too closely while a lost purse with money prompts a reward for Mrs Lester Schippers of 401 West Second Street. Also notices for alfalfa day and a waiter or waitress wanted at Central Park Cafe.
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Lester Schippers
West Second St
Central Park Cafe
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