New Theatre Plans Considered by Chamber of Commerce
Members at Legion Hall discussed remodeling options for the Pella theatre and a new 350 to 500 seat building costing 6000 to 12000 dollars. A stock company could fund the venture with annual rental income projected above 1200 dollars, and a committee was named to study sites and financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Dan Smith
Pella
Smith
T. G. Fultz
H. P. van Gorp
H. B. Sixsmith
Gen. Ramsey
Banquet Tickets Urged For Ladies Night Event
The program committee of the Chamber of Commerce urges immediate orders for tickets to the Ladies Night banquet. The 6:00 PM deadline on Wednesday Feb 2 is firm. Legion dining hall seats about 1400 with 50 tickets already sold. Tickets cost 50 cents and are available from Arie Schilder or Hugo Kuyper. Committees must know numbers by 6:00 PM next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Legion
Arie Schilder
Hugo Kuyper
Standard Oil Appreciation Letter Promotes Chronicle Ads
The Des Moines office of Standard Oil Co. praises the January 6 issue featuring Standard Oil ads with dealer tieups, news articles, and pictures. The company says the Chronicle advertisement cooperation is among its best experiences in the division and even sent a copy to its Chicago advertising manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Standard Oil Co
Standard Oil
Chronicle
Chicago
Remy Announces Candidacy for Clerk Nomination
Don L Remy declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for district court clerk, aiming to win the office through the party process.
Marion County State Bank Shows Rapid Growth and Confidence
Kenneth H. Bean, president, notes the Marion County State Bank opened Sept 30 1935 and has seen resources and deposits more than double. Key figures include 205 210.71 at opening and 420 548.90 by Dec 31 1937, with a growth of 225 337.29 since opening, signaling community trust and a healthy, going institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
Kenneth H. Bean
the Chronicle
Bean
25th Birthday Observed for Pella Christian School
Dr R J Danhof spoke at both Holland and English services marking the 25th anniversary of Pella Christian School on Union Street. A banquet for 276 attendees followed at Third Reformed Church with an evening program featuring a one act play Spirit and an address by Danhof on Christian instruction and church education. Alumni and graduates are listed among attendees and attendees continuing at Pella High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Sully
Leighton
Peoria
Oskaloosa
Alliance
Paul de Kockkoek
Otley Christian Reformed Church
John Wynberg
J. Danhof
Holland, Mich
Alumni Association
Third Reformed Church
Frank de Jong
First Christian Reformed Church
Walter van Zomeren
Evening Service
Martin Monsma
Second Christian Reformed Church
Walters
Prairie City
R. J. Danhof
Danhof
God
The
Christian School
Peter Meyer
John Verheul
Ulrich’s
William Engbers
Hubert Wynberg
William van Gorp
Ednad Huizenga
Rolsereen
Henry Vander Heuvel
Michael Leonard
Gerrit Boerelyn
Calvin Seminary
Wilma van Gorp
Whitinsville
Mass
Pella High School
Sheila Drost
Ruth Huizenga
Evalena Wynberg
Leonard Booy
Gerlene Ozinga
Henry Boortje
Gertrude
John
Dorothy Vander Ploeg
Johanne Keuning
Jeanette
Beatrice
William Vande Kieft
Kenneth Pethoven
Charles de Jong
Ted de Boer
Mrs Lubbers Elected To Foreign Missions Board
Mrs. Lubbers has been elected to the Reformed Church Women's Board of Foreign Missions. The board is large and active, making this a notable honor. Mrs. H W Pietenpol has long served on the board, marking a notable connection between Centra and Pella through two members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centra
Pella
Free Trick Books for Children Offer
Children can obtain a free book titled ick Daring's Bag of Tricks by bringing Quaker Oats trademarks from packages to the Chronicle office. The promotion mentions 62 puzzling tricks and directs boys and girls to participate for a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Ick Daring
Sheriff Grundman Declares Candidacy in Democratic Primary
Paul J. Grundman Marion County sheriff announced last week he would run for reelection in the Democratic primary. He praises his record for enforcing the law, managing the office economically and efficiently, and handling duties with diplomacy. Friends urged him to run, and he has made his decision to seek the office again. He asks voters to consider his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Grundman
Marion County
Juni
Grundman
Dr Lubbers Leaves For New York City for Three Months
President Lubbers leaves for New York City today to extend his work with Inter Central College. The trip continues through May as he takes his family, with letters to Central College Extension Office at 25 East 22nd Street, New York, headquarters of the Reformed Church, where the college has an Eastern Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbers Jett
New York City
Inter - Central College
Lubbers
Central College Extension Office
East 22Nd Street
New York
The
Reformed Church
Presbyterian Educator Brown Visits Central College
Dr Willard Dayton Brown of New York City educational secretary of the Reformed Church visited Pella and Central College last weekend returning from Chicago with Dr Lubbers. He and President Lubbers attended the Association of American Colleges and Association of Presbyterian Colleges. Brown spoke at the Theopithian Society and conducted Sunday services at the Second Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Dayton Brown
New York City
Reformed Church
Pella
Central College
Chicago
Lubbers
Brown
Association of American Colleges
Association of Presbyterian Colleges
Presbyterian
Presbyterianism
Simpson Central
Theopithian Society
Jordan Hall
Second Reformed Chu
Pella physicians adopt new policy on settlements
Beginning March 1 1938 Pella physicians announce accounts for services must be settled at case completion or every thirty days for extended treatment. Installment plans available. The change addresses unpaid doctor bills and widespread patient credit habits while promising continued care for all deserving patients and emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
J. J. Sybenga
F. F. Carpenter
C. I. Fox
H. Vander Meulen
C. Aschenbrenner
TaxPayers Notice at Marion County Bank Basement
Taxpayers may visit the Marion County State Bank basement each Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3:30 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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
L. A. Sents
Ladies Night at Pella Chamber Social Event
The Pella Chamber of Commerce hosts Ladies Night on February 3 at Lesson Hall. Dinner at 6 45 with 50 cents. non dinner entertainment 15 cents. Randall Jones to speak on Arizona and Utah scenic beauty with musical numbers by three Pella girls under Miss Anna Tysseling. Tickets for dinner must be secured by 6 00 o clock next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Orelock
The
Legion Auxiliary
Randall Jones
Arizona
Utah
Pella
Anna Tysseling
WHO
Native of Pella Announces for U. S. Senator Post
Mrs Elisnor Richardson of Pella announces her candidacy for U S Senator from Iowa challenging Senator Guy Gillett in the June primary. Born on a farm south of Pella she rose in the community, attended school, and is known through Farm Bureau work and as a speaker at major state and national events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisnor Richardson
Pella
Towa
Guy Gillett
Miss Wilkes Again Enters Recorder Race
Miss Wilhelmina Wilkes announces bid for Marion County Recorder on the Democratic ticket at June primaries. She cites an efficient economical administration and seeks continued support from voters for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wilkes
Wilhelmina Wilkes
Marion County
Wilkes
Son-in-Law Of Henry Kool Elected Committeeman Leader
Omar Maland, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Henry Kool of Cedar, elected president of the Community Planning Project group at its Ka nawha Iowa meeting. Kool operated the tourist park east of town. Mrs Maland died three or four years ago suddenly. We congratulate Mr Maland on the honor and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
Omar Maland
Henry Kool
Cedar
Kool
Maland
Tractor Repairing To Be Discussed Monday Night
The night school will discuss tractor repair topics next Monday evening January 31 in the agriculture room at the high school. A list will cover tractor troubles and basic repair methods. A tractor will be torn down in the farm shop for demonstration. Transportation is provided for the February 7 trip to the International Harvester Company Tractor factory in Moline Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Ilinois
International ' Harvester “Company
M. Dockendorf
Assessments and exemptions handled at Marion County Bank
Alonzo Ver Ploeg of Take Prairie Two Assessor announces weekly Saturdays at Marion County Bank to process assessments and homestead exemptions for residents, directing them to the bank for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Prairie Two
Tulip Time Seen on Holland Screen
Pella residents share a letter from Zeist Holland describing a moving picture reel showing Pella’s Tulip Time. Daniel De meh recalls meeting Virginia and friends during a previous visit, calling the film thrilling and noting the hometown event is gaining world attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
P. van Gorp
Daniel Demeh
Zeist
Pella
Virginia
Bybee Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Auditor
Hollis L. Bybee of Marion County announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county auditor. Appointed after Gerald Paadekooper resigned, Bybee served as clerk and deputy auditor, gaining in-depth knowledge of the office. He is described as conscientious and hardworking, with voters urged to back him as the best choice to represent the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis L. Bybee
Marion County
Bybee
Gerald Paadekooper
Paadekooper
Danhof Talks To Men On Our Chaotic World At First Christian Reformed
Dr R J Danhof in a large audience address at the First Christian Reformed church discusses the rise of divorce and moral decline, urging fundamentals in living and a revitalized faith to combat modernism and save society from decay. Twin babies Warren William and Nancy Lou born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Burggraat at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa. Both mother and both babies progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Reformed Church
R. J. Danhof
Holland, Mich
Danhof
Christ
Arthur Burggraat
Mercy
Older Boys and Girls Annual Meet in Columbia
The 15th Annual Older Boys and Girls Conference drew 203 attendees during the day and 231 at the banquet on January 20 in Columbia. Delegations came from 25 county churches with Knoxville and Pleasantville largest town groups, Columbia the largest church delegation. Notable talks included Walter Hutton’s Becoming a Christian Leader and Mennenga’s Establishing a Christian Home. Officers for the coming year were named Irene Boyer, Fred Middleton, and Phyllis Loring, with plans for next year under Mrs. Thomas Rowland Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Knoxville
Pleasantville
Willis Core
Kenneth Beechout
Cynthia Hunt
Dorothy Gregory
John Lyman Clark
Walter Hutton
G. Herbrecht
Mennenga
Rev. Hamilton
Ralph Robinson
Joe Koore
Freda Harvey
Robert Kirtley
Norene Spaur
Ed Wagner
Irene Boyer
Bussey
Fred Middleton
Phyllis Loring
Olive Chapel
Hervey
Thomas Rowland Jr
Marion Co
Ladies' Auxiliary Seminar Semi annual Meeting
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Central College will hold its semi annual meeting at 2:00 p m Saturday in the new Auxiliary rooms in Jordan Hall. All members and friends are invited as guests of the Executive Board. Also, a local crash injures two teens in Bloomington and Prairie du Chien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Central College
Jordan Hall
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Sheriff Grundman
Dr. Lubbers
N. Y. City
Willard D. Brown
Dan Meulpolder
C. of C
U. S
Jane Ronan
Bloomington
Wis
Shirley Noggle
Prairie du Chien
Ronan
Carl Clark
Edward Roorda
Arnold Schippers
Jay Hesselink
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