Big Airliners Ready To Serve Central Iowa
A Des Moines Des Moines club luncheon hosted six invited guests from Pella and nine other Iowa towns to inspect the new mile square airport and ride in a Douglas twenty one mainliner. The trip aimed to dispel fears about flying by showcasing the large aircraft and its comfortable interior. The party observed Des Moines landmarks from about half a mile up as the plane hovered and glided, then landed smoothly for the next page.
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Iowa
Pella
Greater Des
Des Moines
Equitable
Capitol Building
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Nollenski Chronicle to Aid the Finns fundraiser
A letter to The Chronicle from John Nollen of Grinnell asks the paper to accept donations for Finnish relief. Pella residents have contributed via the Des Moines Register, and more donors are welcome. Contributions should be sent to Herbert Horton, Des Moines banker, with Mr Norton coordinating. The Chronicle will publish donor names and amounts in the first issue after funds arrive.
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The
Chronicle
John Nollen
Grinnell
Pella
Des Moines Register
Herbert Horton
Des Moines
Norton
Knoxville Road Snarled After Heavy Snowfall
Motorists traveling to the county seat early this week complained of dangerous conditions on Knoxville Road with most of the road untouched since last weekend’s heavy snow. Pella end had limited work while over the river only a track existed, causing fear of meeting oncoming traffic. Minor roads with light traffic had been scraped, but the main road still needed more attention.
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Pella
Randall Jones to Be Here on January 22nd
Randall Jones returns to Pella on January 22 with new winter resort and National Parks photos. Attendees may join dinner for Chamber members and guests at Ulrich's market for 50 cent tickets, or enter the hall for ten cents at the door.
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Randall Jones
Sun Valley
Bryce Canyon
Pella
KRNT
Des Moines
Memorial Hall
Arie Schilder
Ulrich’s
Chronicle
Farm Groups Attend Valley versus Pella Basketball Game
This week Wednesday night the part time and night school groups were invited by the athletic department to attend the Valle High School and Pella High School basketball game. The groups called the courtesy a fine gesture.
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Valle High School
Pella High School
Pella High Defeats Valley 30 to 21
Pella High basketball team defeated Valley 30 to 21 in the first home game after the holidays. The Pela boys led 22 to 9 at halftime as Valley tightened the match in the second half, with several fouls removing three players from the game.
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Pella High
Valley
Pella High Basketgers
Pela Boys
Pella
Big January White Goods Sale at Van Sittert's
An advertisement details a January sale at Van Sittert's running January 11 through January 20. It highlights items across departments including sheets blankets towels luncheon cloths underwear silk hose and infants wear with many bargains in dress goods glove notions and other quality articles.
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van Sittert
Boone Family At High School This Evening
The Boone Family, known for WHO broadcasts and past local appearances, perform at the high school auditorium tonight. The program includes solo, duet, trio and quartet vocal numbers, musical readings, and instrumental selections with many family members performing original compositions. Admission is free. the event starts at 7:30 p.m. and the public is invited.
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Boone
Pella
Christmas Seals Donation Reminder From Mrs Nolte
A notice requests all residents who have not sent in their Christmas seals to do so promptly. Mrs C P Nolte serves as Chairman urging immediate contributions for the Xmas Seals drive.
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C. P. Nolte
Xmas Seals
Central Plays Luther Wartburg This Weekend
The Flying Dutchmen of Central College travel for two away games this weekend facing Luther in Decorah on Friday and Wartburg on Saturday. Coach Babe Tysseling has named Loren Loupee Kellogg Ralph Huisman Don Menning Joe Van Arkel Bud Bonwell Earl Leslie St Dahlstrom La Verne Luymes and others on the travel roster. The squad is reported in good condition after intensive workouts and a recent barnstorming trip to Michigan.
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Flying Dutchmen
Central College
Luther
Decorah
Wartburg
Babe” Tysseling
Loren Loupee
Kellogg
Ralph Huisman
Don
Bob Menning
Joe van Arkel
Pella
Bud Bonwell
Shenandoah
Earl Leslie
Avoca
Dahlstrom
Gibson
Laverne Luymes
Orange City
Michigan
Part Time Class Studies 1940 Outlook
Last week the part time class of farm boys extended the 1940 outlook discussion to two days as the advisory committee planned one. They studied price and production cycles for farm enterprises and began Farm Mechanics with glass cutting and window repair. They will solder and then paint topics.
Two Young Men Promoted at The Marion Co. Bank
Kenneth Bean of the Marion State Bank reports two young Pella men promoted after the bank officers and directors met. Ralph Ver Meer becomes cashier and Roy Van Vark promoted to assistant cashier at Harvey. Roy continues his Harvey duties. Incumbent officers and directors were re elected at the annual meeting Tuesday.
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Kenneth Bean
Marion State Bank
Pella
Ralph Ver Meer
Roy van Vark
Harvey
Roy
Harve
Kettering Plans Economic Speakers at Central College
Professor Carl Kettering of Central College will host speakers from Industry Labor and Agriculture to discuss national economic issues with Central College students at chapel hour. Herbert Vogt of the National Labor Relations Board will visit Wednesday January 17 in Pella. Charles Copeland Smith of the National Association of Manufacturers will be in Pella February 16 if arrangements hold. An Agriculture speaker is to be announced later, possibly Francis Johnson of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
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Carl Kettering
Central College
Central
Herbert Vogt
Nation’ Labor Relations Board
Pella
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Charles Copeland Smith
New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Apticulture
Francis Johnson
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Taxpayers notice on stead credit claim by April 1
Local notice from City Assessor L. A. Sents states taxpayers must visit the basement of Marion County State Bank every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 8 o'clock to claim Home stead credit. The drama "Follow Thou Me" is advertised as coming in four acts.
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Archie Vernon
Marion County
Center
Frank Clark
A. L. Dykatra
Elliott
Knoxville
Marion County State Bank
Junior Chamber of Commerce elects officers for 1940 at Tulip Town dinner
At Hotel Coffee the Junior Chamber of Commerce approved plans for 1940 including tree planting and committee creation to improve Tulip Town. Arnold Bogard was added as a member, Andrew Klyn was elected president Hector Bevan vice president Don Klein secretary Ralph Ver Meer treasurer. Board members elected were Marty Tysseling Jim Wisse and Glenn Tockett. next meeting set for the first week in February.
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Chamber of Commerce
Arnold Bogard
Andrew Klyn
Hector Bevan
Don Klein
Ralph Ver Meer
Marty Tysseling
Jim Wisse
Glenn Tockett
Annual Meeting Held at Leighton Bank Tuesday
Leighton Bank re-elected all officers and directors at the annual meeting held at 2:00 Tuesday afternoon at the banking house in N. C. De Bruin continues as president, H. W. Vander Linden as cashier, Harold De Bruin as assistant cashier. Re-elected directors include J. T. Else, Jema, J. Van Donselaar, Meer, B. Groenendyk and L. Vee Ploeg.
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Leighton Bank
N. C
Buffalo meat sale at Farmers Union Locker Store
A Farmers Union ad touts Connie Van Donselaar buffalo steaks and roasts at 40 cents per pound for steak and 35 cents for roast. It urges buyers to hurry before the supply runs out, claiming pioneers and Indians valued the meat in earlier days.
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Connie van Donselaar
Farmers Union
Union
Appreciation for Help After Home Fire Destroyed
Mr and Mrs Henry Ven Brogen express gratitude to friends neighbors and especially the Ladies of the M Circle for aid after their home was completely destroyed by fire.
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C. Visscher
East
Franklin Street
Visscher
Henry van Brogen
Visschers
M. Circle
Henry Ven Brogen
Thanks for the kindness after our home was destroyed by fire
We express sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness after our home burned. We especially thank the fire department for their efficient work. Mr. and Mrs. C. Visscher appreciate the community support during this difficult time.
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C. Visscher
Visscher
Appreciation Note From Mrs Will Vorros
I express gratitude for the cards and letters received from friends and relatives at this holiday season and throughout the year.
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Mra
Will Vorros
Suggestions Wanted for Improving Tulip Festival
The Historical Society of Pella appeals to all residents and those in nearby farms to share ideas for Tulip Time. Submit suggestions on entertainment, parade, pageant, speakers, or any feature to boost festival value. Send written plans to Robert C. Lautenbach, Secretary, Pella Historical Society.
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Historical Society of
Pella
The
Historical Society
the Historical Society
Iowa
Robert C. Lautenbach
Sec’y
Pella Historical Society
Small Fire at J Gezel Car Repair Shop
A small fire broke out Friday afternoon near 1 30 at J Gezel Car Repair Shop behind Brom Feed Store. Firefighters discovered flames in the wall next to the furnace and promptly extinguished it with minimal damage.
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J. Gezel
Gezel
Brom
Public sale dates listed for area bidders in Iowa notice
Public sale dates shown include January 24 for Pete Van Ryswyk located 2 percent miles northeast of Otley and January 26 for L Van Zee 12 miles northeast of Pella plus 1 Henry Van Rockel Jr with no further details available in the fragment.
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Pete van Ryswyk
Otley
L. van Zee
Pella
lHenry van Rockel, Jr
Annual Meeting at Pella National Bank
The officers and directors of Pella National Bank were re elected to their current posts at a Tuesday meeting held at the banking house. J G Boot chaired in Henry Nollen’s absence as he vacationed in Florida. No personnel changes occurred among officers or directors. Henry Nollen remains president with M Goodwin as executive vice president H P Scholte as cashier Connie Smorenberg as assistant cashier and others in place. Directors are Henry Nollen M Goodwin H P Scholte C F Dykstra J G Boot and A B Van Donselaar.
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Pella National Bank
Banking House
J. G. Boot
Henry Nollen
Florida
The
Ank
M. Goodwin
H. Paul Scholte Cashi
Connie Smorenberg
Miner
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Mickey" V. Ploeg
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