New York School Board Accepts Bids for High School Additions
The board opened bids for alterations and additions to the high school, selecting Lanning Construction for general work, Carstens Brothers for plumbing and heating, and Electric Equipment Co. for wiring. Starting soon, work aims to finish before fall, aided by a government grant of 26,100. The plan extends the east wing 34 by 83 feet and the north wing 33 by 94 feet, enlarging the gym, adding bleachers for about 600, and creating new classrooms, rest rooms, and a study hall with library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanning Construction Company
Carstens Brothers
Lumbing
Es Moines Electric Equipment Company
Night School Friday Night Farm Class Grows Strong
Fifty two men attended the night school class last Friday night the largest attendance to date. The group reports lively discussion on farm problems with over 40 average attendance and 28 farmers with perfect attendance. This Friday the topic is Weeds and Their Control covering weed identification control chemicals and the Iowa weed law. The meeting starts at 7 30 P M with coffee time and a social after the discussion.
Will Rogers In Last Offering Real Sensation
The Pella theatre showcased Will Rogers in In Old Kentucky for four days. Big crowds attended nightly, with a packed Saturday showing running from 6 30 to 11, as fans waited in line for repeats. Viewers called it Rogers best production, noting his lasting fame beyond life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Pella Theatre
Old
Kentucky
Remodel The Dykstra Store
Workmen began this week to remodel the Dykstra building south of the Chronicle office for J. F. Dykstra Coast-to-Coast hardware and auto accessories. A north-south partition will separate storeroom and wareroom with counters and shelves. A modern front and center door will match square storefronts. rooms redecorated to create a beautiful, attractive store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dykstra
Chronicle
United Paint and Body Co
J. F. Dykstra
Model Big Clearance Opens at Wormhoudt Kempken
Wormhoudt and Kempken announce a January clearance at the Model offering major price cuts on men’s and boys’ clothing. The store highlights a complete line updated seasonally, with items discounted after a set display period to attract buyers from the area. Read page four for every price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormhoudt
Kempkes
Wormhoudt & Kempken
Wins Three Prizes At Silver Fox Show
Dan Meulpolder, manager of the local silver fox farm, won three prizes at the Silver Fox Show held at Hotel Fort Des Moines last weekend. He took second, third and fifth prizes as about 175 pelts from Iowa entered the competition. Pella and its silver fox industry share in the pride of the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Meulpolder
Fort Des Moines
Christmas Seal Debtors by Initials in Pella
Pella Christmas Seal committee reports unpaid seals by last name initials. Most owe are H with thirty unmatched, followed by B with twenty four, then S with twenty and Z with sixteen. Many other initials appear with fewer than ten outstanding returns, reflecting patterns of eligibility and correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Society Initiations At Central Bring Out Unique Costumes
A photo from last Friday at noon shows two students dressed as pirates being initiated into the Ilo Society at Central. The moment captures a campus initiation with festive attire and student participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Ilo Society
Large Renovation Expands Rooms and Auditorium Space
The west wall extension and radiator replacements will create a larger auditorium and seating. A new large class room will occupy the southwest corner where part of the manual training shop stood. On the floor above the mathematics and English rooms gain capacity while the science laboratory enlarges by about a third. Additional room could be added later if more space is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attea
Sheriff Grundman Files Re-Election Bid in Marion County
The Chronicle notes Sheriff Paul Grundman has announced his candidacy for re election in Marion County. It highlights his long tenure, claims of superior law enforcement, 33 arrests leading to prison or reform school sentences, eight paroles, and savings to taxpayers while tackling diverse crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Grundman
Marion County
Grundman
The
Chronicle
Reverend S J Bole speaks at Baptist Church revival
Dr S J Bole, minister and science teacher at Iowa State College Ames, opened evangelistic meetings at the Baptist Church Sunday evening to good attendance and interest. The series runs through Friday evening with a notable sermon recounting his conversion and a special service by a colleague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
J. Bole
Iowa State College
Ames
Bole
City skating program delights children and adults alike
Chronicle photographer captured youngsters enjoying skate and sled activities last Saturday afternoon. The piece lauds the city administration for this child focused rink and notes many older residents also visit in the evenings, expressing a wistful wish to be a child again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Obituary of Johannes Marinus Kempenaar in Oska- Joosa
Johannes Marinus Kempenaar died January 2 after a long illness of cancer in Oska Joosa at 52 years 1 month 26 days. Funeral services were held January 4 at Wilcox-Garland Funeral Home with Rev Pikaart officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. He is survived by wife one son W M Kempens one daughter Bernice Kempenaar and one grandchild Bernice Kempan, all of Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes Marinus Kempenaar
Oska- Joosa
Wilcox-Garland
Pikaart
Chr. Reformed Church
Oakwodd
Pella
W. M. Kempens
Bernice Kempenaar
Bernice Kempensar
Oskaloosa
Brand Boo dies at age 1 years and 1 month in Prairie City
Last Wednesday January 8 Mr Brand Boo passed away at his home in Prairie City at 4 10 PM at age 1 years and 1 month Naval services were held Friday at 1 15 PM at the home and 1 80 PM in the Christian Reformed church Rev Walters officiating Interment at Waveland cemetery He is survived by a wife five sons six daughters and several grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand Boo
Prairie City
Christian Reformed Church
Walters
Waveland Cemetery
Grocer Promotes Capacity Day Coffee Event This Saturday
A local grocer advertises a Capacity Day with specials and invites customers to enjoy Red Rose coffee and cookies. He promises cheerful service if patrons behave, noting the event will run in the shade with comfortable temperatures for coffee drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Legion Auxiliary Radio Broadcast Highlights
Legion Auxiliary presents a January 19 radio schedule on KRNT Des Moines from 9:15 to 9:30 P M featuring a playlet, and another 10:45 slot. WSUI airs an International relationship program with interview guest Maureen Bannon from Ireland, a student, with later times noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KRNT
Des Moines
Dallas
Mauren Bannon
Ireland
Church Services and Sermon Series Announced
At the Churches Second Reform Church this Sunday Sunday School at 9 20 A M with a lesson Je sus Prepares for His Work Morning Worship at 10 45 A M with The Origin of the Introduction of The Gospel Into Ethiopia Evening Worship at 7 30 P M on The Secret of Successful Marriage Third Reform Church holds 10 45 A M sermon Helplessness of the Sinner Rev E Van Engelenhoven 7 30 P M When the Supreme Court Speaks beginning a short series The Christian and his Amusements to be preached on alternate Sundays starting next Sunday Morning 30 A M The Calling of a Vergeef ons onze M A Door Opened in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Jesus
Ethiopia
Third Reformed Church
E. van Engelenhoven
Supreme Court
Simons
Jesus Dealing With a Seeker Sermon Series Announced
Ghure school 9 30 ning worship 10 45 The Recreation of the Prodigal B Y P U service 6 30 Evening worship 7 30 Sermon as Dealing With a Seeker This is the first of a series of six sermons on Jesus Dealing with Men The following will be given on succeeding Sunday nights Sat 26 Jesus Dealing With a Feb 2 Jesus Dealing with the Blind Feb 9 Jesus Dealing with Young Men Feb 16 Jesus Dealing with a Traitor Feb 23 Jesus Dealing with a Judge The special meetings under Dr S J Bole will continue Thursday and Friday evenings His subjects will be Thurs evening The Scarlet Thread Friday evening From Egypt to Canaan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghure School
Ning
Jesus
S. J. Bole
Egypt
Canaan
Congregation Surprises Student Pastor with Food Shower
A Jewton church surprised its student pastor with a food shower consisting of many jars of fruit vegetables and meat to welcome him. He will lead a series of sermons from the book of Jonah at the next Sabbath services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewton Church
Holy Sacramento
Crowds Gather for Open Bible Tabernacle Meetings
Evangelist Newby headlines a series of special meetings at Open Bible Standard Church in Pella. He showcases an illuminated Bible chart and promises to cover the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Subjects include prophecies about Gog and Magog, Red Russia, and note the era’s perilous moral state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Bible Standard
Evangelist Newby
Pella
Russia
Mrs P Van Drunen Dies After Quiet Illness
Funeral services held for Mrs Peter Van Drunen of 1015 Liberty St. after she died Friday morning. Born Lena Westerkamp in The Netherlands in 1872, she came to Pella in 1880 and married twice, first to John C. Den Burger, then to Peter Van Drunen. Survived by five daughters, four brothers, three sisters, sixteen grandchildren, and stepchildren none. Burial at Oakwood. member of Second Reformed and later Wilm Christian Reform Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter van Drunen
Liberty St
First Christian Reformed Church
F. de Jong
J. Prins
Oakwood
Lena Westerkamp
Netherlands
John
Alice Westerkamp
Pella
John C. den Burger
John S. Mennings
Pell
John van Helten
Ville
Johanna
Abral Rheenen
Pleasantvn
Will J. den Hartog
Bertha
Henry A. Klyn
Second Reformed
Aie
Changi
Wilm Christian Christian Reform Church
Lads Suffer Serious Injury After Coast break collision
Three boys aged 10 15 and 16 suffered skull fractures and knocked out teeth when two sleds collided on a bridge while coasting three miles south of town. Jerald and Marion Monster, the most seriously injured, are recovering but several days will determine outcome. The sons of Mr and Mrs Will Monster received prompt surgical aid at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerald
Marion Monster
Will Monster
Henry Monster
Marion
Henry
A G Buwalda Called by Death After 31 Years Factory Service
Abe G Buwalda died after a long illness with three paralytic strokes and a heart attack. He worked 23 years at Garden City Feeder Works and eight years at Woodrow Washing Machine in this area. Born April 24 1877 in Pella, he had two marriages and a daughter, with funeral services held at home and Second Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe G. Buwalda
Main and
Siearth
Buwalda
Garden City
Woodrow Washing Machine Company
Hia
Pella
Blanche Sumpter
Oskaloosa
Ineho
Hu Koder
Monroe
Buwwalda
Colorado
Oakwood
Pella Ladies Promote Tulip Festival Program
Mrs Van Arkel and Mrs of Pella led a town event at Oskaloosa with the Webster P reacher association. They performed in full costumes among several numbers and spoke about Pellets annual tulip festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
P. T
Oskaloosa
Olivier Ting
van Arkel
Mra
Webster Preacher Association
Balldine Loosa
Hallan
Notice to Bidders Sealed bids received by county office
Bidders are invited to submit sealed bids to the county office in Knoxville Iowa by 1:30 p.m. on a stated closing date. The notice indicates the bidding process and deadline for the public works or procurement project. The city and exact project details are referenced but truncated in the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York
Board
J.B. Lovejoy Company
Newman Broth Moines
Kucharo
Moines
Lanning Construction Co
Ottum- Vale
Ackley
W. A. Peck
Des
van Dyk Plumbing and Heating
Electric Equipment Co
Vanden Berg Electric
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
NORLD
the Baptist Church
Chronicle Photo and Bagratings
Doris Clarke
Tam
BOS
Legion Auxiliary
Tabernacle
P. van Drunen
A.G. Buwalda
Feeder Works
Woodrow
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!