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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1940

Page

7

Central College chapel seating fund invitation to Pella

Dr. I J Lubbers appeals to Pella residents to fund seating for Central College chapel seats on the ground floor and gallery. The plan allows lump sum or monthly gifts to cover 576 seats with many already funded. Clip and remit to Central College Pella Iowa along with donor name and date.

I. J. Lubbers Pella Central Lubbers His Central College Towa Central College Chapel

Lubbers Elected President of Pan-Presbyterian College Union

Irwin J. Lubbers was elected president at a Philadelphia meeting. The Pan-Presbyterian Union of Colleges comprises church related schools from denominations including the Reformed Church of America and the Presbyterian, Southern Presbyterian, Evangelical, Reformed, and United Presbyterian Churches.

Irwin J. Lubbers Pan-Presbyterian Union of Colleges Philadelphia Reformed Church of America Pryterian Church of the Unitedates Southern Presbyterian Church The Evangelical Church Reformed Church United Presbyterian Church

Simpson Defeats Central 47 to 30 in Fast Gym Battle

Before a full house Simpson Indians toppled Central Flying Dutchmen 47 to 30. Burns led Simpson with eight baskets as Central struggled to convert chances. Central yet showed flashes amid a third defeat in five starts while Simpson posted a fifth win in six. A Model Clothing sale and extra clerks accompany the sports item.

Simpson Indians Central Flying Dutchmen Indianola Des Burns Hubrex

Tysseling Shoes Offer Big Value Footwear Sale

Tysseling's Shoe store advertises substantial reductions on Star Brand shoes with a wide stock. Snow boots in elk leather, dress shoes for men and women, arch supports, work shoes for men and boys, children's shoes, slippers, rubbers and overshoes are on offer. A timely buying opportunity for footwear needs.

Tysseling Shoe Store Tysseling

Appreciation for Delis G. Van Zante relatives note

We thank neighbors friends relatives and Rev Haverkamp for kindness sympathy and assistance during our father and uncle Delis G Van Zante illness and after his passing signed the relatives.

Haverkamp Delis G. van Zante bin Aanbh

Assessor Sents Announces Saturday Office Hours at Bank Basement

City Assessor L A Sents states taxpayers may visit the Marion County State Bank basement each Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 to handle homestead credit matters. Must appear before April 1 to settle duties.

Marion County State Bank Oraw

Paris Captured by English 1420 to 1436

Paris, the French capital, came under English control from 1420 until 1436 during the Hundred Years War, marking a period of foreign rule and subsequent resurgence of French sovereignty.

Paris

Westward slides delight Pella audience at C of C event

Randall L. Jones of Union Pacific presented color slides and motion pictures of the West at Legion Hall as part of a Ladies Night and Chamber of Commerce program. Andrew Klyn spoke on chamber articles, and Jones concluded with the sunset poem A Perfect Day.

Randall L. Jones Union Pacific Railroad Legion Hall Jones Frank Frash Chamber of Commerce Andrew Klyn Chamber Klyn Flush Ralph Grundman Mr. Jones G. M. Mattern Union Pacific Des Moines Pella Colorado Utah Yellowstone Bryce Canyon Seattle Washington Portland Oregon California Boulder Dam Sun Valley Idaho Harriman West

Manager Seeks Dual Role For Pella Light Plant

The city of Pella promotes its municipal light and power plant valued at about $300,000 and urges hiring a capable manager who could also serve as City Clerk. The proposal suggests combining the plant manager’s duties with city clerks to create an attractive salary and improve returns for residents.

Pella

Assessor Notice On Property Exemptions In Pella District

Marion County State Bank will host Saturday after noon sessions to handle assessments and homestead exemptions and the Agricultural land credit for landowners in the Pella Independent School district. Alonzo Ver Ploeg, Lake Prairie Two, Assessor. Osceola residents viewed a small automobile imported from Czechoslovakia eight and a half mallee power units.

Marion County State Bank Pella Independent School District Alonzo Ver Ploeg Lake Prairie Two

Extra Values at Wormhoudt & Son Furniture Store

Advertisement highlights exceptional values in living room and bedroom suites studio couches rugs mattresses and davenport chairs plus other household pieces. Features a three room brides outfit priced to fit the purse and promises attractive prices on all store offerings for the homemaker.

Wormhoudt & Son

Farmers Co operative Exchange Meeting Set for Jan 30

The Annual meeting of the Farmers Co operative Exchange will be held January 30 at 1 pm sharp at the Legion Hall.

The Farmers Co-operative Exchange Legion Hall

Card of Thanks for Peter Baer

To all the kind friends neighbors and relatives who aided us at the time of the death of our father Peter Baer we are deeply grateful We appreciate the total offerings and the expressions of sympathy also Mr and Mrs William Baer Mr and Mrs Frank Baer

Peter Baer William Baer Frank Baer

Finns relief donors listed in Chronicle column

Five persons contributed to Finnish relief. Donors named include WH Sadler for 1.00 dollars and A W Van Houweling for 1.00 dollars. Also listed are Mrs A W Van Houweling Dave O Thomas and S De Kock with respective donations.

Chronicle WH. Sadler A. W. van Houweling A. W. van Houwel Dave O. Thomas S. Sde Kock

Gifts for Inf Paralysis Fight To Wilson Store

Miss Cornelia Wilson and Miss Lefebre will collect dimes at Wilson Jewelry to aid the infantile paralysis fight. They will record contributions and send the sum to authorities after the collection period. Supporters are urged to donate larger sums as well.

Wilson Pella Cornelia Wilson Lefebre Wilson Jewelry

Little Dutch Beat Trojans By 37-20 Margin

The Little Dutchmen of Pella High crushed Pleasantville 37-20 on their home floor to extend their winning streak to nine games. Hverema and De Wild led with 11 and 10 points while Oliver topped Pleasantville with 12. The Dutch substituted freely and led 82-12 at halftime. It is said that married ballplayers weldom argue with the umpire.

Pella High Pleasantville Hverema de Wild Pella Oliver

Problems of Agriculture Will Be Ably Presented Tonight

Farmers, business leaders, and townspeople in Marion County are invited to a Legion Hall meeting at 7 30 pm to learn about the Agricultural and Conservation program for 1940. Jess Alton, regional crop insurance director, will explain the program and answer questions with other county workers present. A short film The River will be shown about the Mississippi flood as entertainment.

Marion County Legion Hall Jess Alton Alton Mississippi Pella Midwest

Dick Den Adel's Store Big Winter Sale

Cold weather boosts demand at Dick Den Adel's Store in Pella with marked down prices on wool cotton and leather wear. This sale promises rock bottom values on current and future essentials as prices across materials rise. Shoppers are urged to stock up now before prices climb again.

Dick den Adel’s Pella Clothiers

Church at Eddyville Turns 95 Quiet Anniversary

The Eddyville church marks a 95 year milestone with plan for a Sunday observance. The event highlights the story of a "Little Minister" and notes Carl W. Hemp will participate in activities surrounding the anniversary.

Carl W. Hemp

Sloth anniversary marked at Eddyville Congregational Church

Stead Jr conducts services for the Sloth anniversary of the Eddyville Ia Congregational church. The church organized January 31 1845 when Eddyville was the end of the railroad from Keokuk. The town on the Des Moines river ten miles south of Oskaloosa features red brick houses and a small congregation of about twelve charter members.

Stead, Jr Edyville Congregational Church Eddyville Keokuk Des Moines Oskaloosa Little Church

New Chapel at Central College Nears Completion

A prominent designer notes the three tests of good taste practicality economy and beauty. The New Chapel at Central College features Indiana limestone Gothic entrances amber leaded glass doors and oak foyer panels. Marbleized tile floors and red walls brighten six first floor rooms while a pipe organ space and cast iron grilles accent the auditorium. The building uses a thermostat controlled heating system and will be open to visitors Sundays 2 to 5 pm.

Central College Carviento Aa New Central Butteroge Glens Cressed

Clover Leaf Milk Is Being Pasteurized

Andrew Lubbers proprietor of Clover Leaf Dairy has installed pasteurization equipment in Pella. The system ensures every bit of milk is pasteurized and inspected by a government representative. Mil k is not cooked. pasteurization begins when 160 degrees is reached and boiling starts at 212 degrees.

Andrew Lubbers Clover Leaf Dairy Pella Lubbers

Sale Starts Today at The Black Shoppe

The Black Shoppe opens with a grand sale described by Mrs. Black featuring a complete stock of wearing apparel and fabrics. Garments will be marked down to a no profit basis, with many offered at less than cost, and the store emphasizes real value for customers in Fella.

Public Sale Dates Near Pella and Knoxville

Public sale dates listed for January and February near Pella 12 miles northeast of Pella and 1% mile east of a place named Folia with bidders including Henry Van Rooke G E Vand Geeat and 7 times 1% mile east of Os es. Additional entries mention Andrew Van Hoa Hing and Asle Ve af Southwest Palla near Knoxville. United States are made in dolphin eae.

L. van Zee Pella Henry van Rooke Innes Folia G. E. Vand Geeat Ana Tima Oses Ana Et 'Nous Andrew van Hoa Hing Aay Ed Asle Ve Palla Knoxville Rand United States

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