Buerkens Talks on Citizenship at Church Meet
Supt. C C Buerkens of the Pella schools spoke on making religion practical at the Baptist church gathering. He urged schools and churches to teach social adjustment and unselfish behavior, praising Boy Scouts American Legion and local clubs for citizenship work. Six ty men attended a banquet following the program.
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Buerkens
C. C. Buerkens
Pellagehools
G-Men of the
Baptist Church
Ray J. de Haan
Wayne Pos
Vernon Bobbitt
John Firth
Verne West
Paul Lautenbach
Bobbitt
Hattie van Cleave
Church
Boy Scouts
The
American Legion
Women’s Federated Club
Supt
F. M. Frush
Tax Payers Notice At County Bank Basement
Taxpayers will find the assessor in the Marion County State Bank basement every Saturday from 1 to 3 30 PM to handle tax matters through April 2. Homestead exemption claims must be signed to be received for the coming year, L A SENTS City Assessor.
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Marion County State Bank
L. A. Sents
City installs electric stove for every week
December proves a big month for electric use in Pella as the city electric department reports a record high consumption. Since June 1937 the department has installed on average one electric stove weekly, with December marking the peak. Officials cite holidays, more appliances, and unusually cloudy days as key factors driving higher bills and extended lighting usage.
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Pella
James Wisse
City Elect
Mr. Wisse
John A. Pos
Charles D. Reed
City Fathers To Buy A Truck For Water Light Dept
City council debated buying a new truck for the municipal water and light department to replace an old unit. If a favorable trade is not possible the old truck may be kept for emergencies while other routine matters were addressed.
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Municipal Water and Light Department
Fire Tuesday Night at Case Hols Home Here
City firefighters answered a late Tuesday alarm to the Case Hols residence at the south edge of town. The origin of the blaze is unknown. The house and contents were badly damaged, with the structure left as a shell.
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Case Hols Home
Case Hols
South City
Hols
County Auditor Fights Court House Loafing
County Auditor Bybee launches a campaign to curb loafing in the court house after complaints of blocked entrances by men on steps. A basement men's waiting room provides seating for those with business or appointments. Officials also discourage spitting on floors, walls, and radiators.
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Bybee
Court House
Free Trick Books for Kids Promoted by Quaker Oats
Children are invited to receive a free copy of Dick Daring's Bag of Tricks by bringing trademarks from large or small packages to the Chronicle office. The promotion advertises secrets of G2 puzzling tricks in a playful, reader-facing blurb aimed at boys and girls.
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Chronicle
Dick Daring
Night School Meeting Draws Record Crowd in Pella
A record crowd of 140 farmers attended a night school session at the Farm Shop in Pella High School. Ross Clingaman of International Harvester explained grain binder adjustment and timing. Next week sessions split over Monday and Tuesday cover mower repair, ledger blades, and sickle sections with demonstrations. Coffee will follow.
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Pella
M. M. Dockendorff
International Harvester Co
Pella High School
Ross Clingaman
International Harvester Company
February 3 Ladies Night at Chamber of Commerce
Channer of Commerce announces February 3 as the next Ladies Night with national speaker Randall Jones from Omaha describing Arizona and Utah with illustrated images. He helped found Zion and Bryce Canyon. Also a radio style act by Three Little Girls in Blue trained by Miss Tysseling with costuming and lighting. Dinner and admission priced at 50 cents. entertainment only at 16 cents. Tickets at Hugo Kuyper's and Ulrich's Meat Market.
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Chas. Dykstra
Channer of Commerce
Pella
Chronicle
Randall Jones
Jones
Far West
Omaha
Arizona
Utah
West
Zion
Bryce Canyon
Chamber of Commerce
Central College
Legion
Hugo Kuyper
Ulrich
265 Children Vaccinated Here In Marion County
The Marion County Health Committee reports 265 vaccinations in Pella and 47 in Otley highlighting ongoing outreach and immunization efforts across the county.
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Marion County Health Committee
Pella
Otley
Second Reformed Church 75th Anniversary Planned
The Second Reformed church marks its seventy fifth anniversary after organizing Feb 13 1863. A history pageant by Miss Sarah Gosselink will be shown during anniversary week and former pastors with wives will attend. The pastor will deliver the anniversary sermon at the morning service on Feb 13. Many former members and friends expected.
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Second Reformed Church
Sarah Gosselink
Loynachan resigns from Marion County Fair Board
After ten years of service C C Loynachan resigns from the Marion County Fair Board by letter to directors. He moves to Mingo to join R B Stittsworth in hardware. Board fills his seat. Cyril Reese becomes president. J M Davis named vice president. Ray Dyer named director. 1938 fair planning shifts to three days with stronger entertainment and full judging. Dates to be announced after February board meeting.
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C. C. Loynachan
Marion County Fair
Loynacan
Mingo
R. B. Stittsworth
Clark
Knoxville
Cyril Reese
Pleasantville
J. M. Davis
Ray Dyer
Loynahan
Card of Thanks for Miss Alica Thomassen
We thank all who showed kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our sister in law and aunt Miss Alica Thomassen. Special thanks to Mrs. Leon Huyser and to the Geenen family Mr and Mrs Geenen for their help and to the Popma and Schippers families and the Popma brothers William Albert Leonard and John.
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Alica Thomassen
Leon Huyser
Geenen
Anne Thomassen
Andrew Schippers
Andrew Pethoven
William
Albert, Leonard
John Popma
Hospital Still A Live Issue In Pella
The American Legion remains active in the Pella hospital drive with a meeting planned next week. A tangible development is expected, signaling progress toward building a hospital sooner than anticipated. Residents are urged to stay alert for announcements.
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Pella
American Legion
Young Mother Carrie Dahlin Dies at 30 in Denver
Mrs. Carrie Meinders Dahlin aged 30 wife of Lester Dahlin and aunt of Mrs. Peter Dinge man of this city died yesterday at 10 00 o clock at Bethesda sanitarium Denver Cole She was mother of four children Betty Joyce 6 Robert 4 Melvin 3 and Ivor 2 Survived by husband four children parents and three sisters Ferne Marjorie Henrietta Denver sisters Edward Jacob of Oskaloosa and Tim of Fremont The Chronicle offers sympathy to the family in this hour of bereavement
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Carrie Meinders Dahlin
Lester Dahlin
Peter Dingeman
Bethesda Sanitarium
Denver
Cole
Dahlin
Betty Joyce
Robert
Melvin
Ivor
Henry Meinders
Ferne
Marjorie
Henrietta
Edward
Jacob
Oskaloosa
Tim
Fremont
Mayor Fultz Urges Strict Quarantine Adherence
Mayor Fultz warns residents during Scarlet Fever and Small Pox visits that quarantine rules protect others and violators face prosecution. Breadwinners may work with doctor’s approval but must avoid sick households. after release, seven days of no public gatherings apply. Health Board reports cases and urges prompt reporting of any illness in homes to prevent a return to past shutdowns.
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Board of Health
T. G. Fultz
Pleasantville Drops Game to Locals 42-27
Pella high basketball team defeated Pleasantville on their home court 42 to 27 after leading 25 to 9 at halftime. Pleasantville, county champions in 1937, were favored to win but struggled as Pella pressed in the final period. Pella’s second team won the opener 16 to 15.
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Pella
Pleasantville
Dance with Jack Everette and Manhattan Band at Pella
Dance event featuring Jack Everette and the Manhattan Band at Pella on January 21. Admission is 65 cents for gents and 35 cents for ladies, tax included.
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Jack Everette
Manhattan
Pella
Iday
Randall Jones Plans Three Lectures In Iowa Tour
National lecturer and Union Pacific representative Randall Jones will present three talks in Pella on February 3 and six more in nearby towns the week of January 31, all on southern Utah Parks. He speaks at Central College 9:30 a.m. High School 11 a.m. and Chamber of Commerce 6:30 p.m. S. P. Karthaus accompanies him in Ella.
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Randall Jones
Union Pacific Railroad
Pella
Utah
Jones
Central College
Chamber of Commerce
P. Karthaus
Central College Faculty Reopens Monthly Forum
Central College faculty restore monthly forums to discuss scientific and literary topics. The first gathering, hosted by Dean and Mrs. Pietenpol, featured Miss Gillard presenting on the value of literature and methods to judge its quality.
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Central
Pietenpol
Miss Gillard
Physician Denies Retirement Plans in Pella Notice
Dr. F. F. Carpenter states reports that he is selling out or retiring from his medical practice in Pella are false. He affirms no plans to retire and wishes patients to continue their care.
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Pella
F. F. Carpenter, M. D
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