Tulip Sale Drive Planned To Boost Pella’s Tulips
A citywide tulip sale drive launches next week with the Tulip Sale Committee enabled by the Ladies Federated Club Central College and the PEO Society. Forty sections will be canvassed with 10 volunteers from each group selling giant Darwin tulips imported from Holland for street plantings and city beautification efforts.
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Legion Hall
Ladies Federated Club
Central College
Pella Peo Society
Holland
Pella
Darwin
Netherlands
Towa
Lowa
City of
Murphy Letter to Van Hemert on Farm-to-Market Roads
Senator Murphy writes Van Hemert of Pella Iowa about farm-to-market road funds. He notes federal rule that at least twenty five percent of Public Works money go to farm-to-market roads and says the Iowa Highway Commission will decide the final allocation.
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Senator Murphy
van Hemert
Wm. S. van Hemert
Pella
Iowa
Congress
Iowa Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Louis Murphy
Christian Reformed Youth Picnic Friday at Ver Meer Grove
The Young Men's Societies and Young Ladies' Societies of the Christian Reformed churches of Pella plan a Friday picnic at Paul Ver Meer's grove. Transportation will be provided from First Church at 3:30 p.m.
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Christian Reformed Churches of
Pella
Paul Ver Meer
Potatoes Grow On The Vines In Julian Renaud’s Case
Julian Renaud of this city brought in vines bearing a cluster of potatoes growing on the vines like tomatoes. He notes potatoes are found both above ground and beneath it, with the proof displayed at the office this week.
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Julian Renaud
Renaud
Musical Messengers Tour to Perform in Central Park
Dan Bultema and Herman Voss of Muskegon Michigan bring gospel programs to the Midwest with concerts in Central Park on July 11, 16 and 18. The duo, both devout evangelists, will perform cornet and piano pieces, vocal duets, and sermons at 8:00 p.m. with an offering taken at each service. They are billed as students of Rev. Harry Bultema and feature sacred selections plus a transcription of old hymns. Performances also listed for Peoria and Cold Creek venues on subsequent dates.
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Muskegon
Michigan
Mid-West
Dan Bultoa
Herman Voss
Dan Bultema
Harry Bultema
Berean Reformed Church of
Pella
Voss
Pella Central Park
Peoria
Cold Creek
Jesus
Jone
Business Men on Good Will Tour Friday
The Pella Chamber of Commerce plans a goodwill tour to Sully Friday evening. Members are urged to assemble at Central Park at 6:30 pm, with the Pella band leading a procession and performing in the park. Those with extra seats should bring their cars. Sandwiches and coffee will be sold to aid a Sully church.
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Pella
Sully
Benteco Opens Refrigerated Food Warehouse in Burlington
Benteco Stores unveiled a new refrigerated warehouse in Burlington Iowa for fresh fruits and vegetables. Modern refrigeration equipment keeps produce at proper temperatures until distribution to stores. The company official said the facility will enable more efficient handling and better customer service. Phil Fichtnes oversees the plant as veteran fruit and vegetable buyer.
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Benteco Food
Burlington
Iowa
Benteco
Phil Fichtnes
Pella Chamber Band Program July 13 1935
Pella Chamber of Commerce Band presents a July 13 1935 program featuring the 108th Medical Regiment March Premier Overture Losey Soon Fox Trot Hert Rod vere Melody Parade De Lamater Janina A Novelty Drumm Antics of the Old Grey Mare Clement Panorama Overture Barnhouse Love In Bloom Fox Trot Robin Rainger Mournful Maggie Trombone Novelty King Henry E Kuyper The Trojan Prince Overture Holmes Harmony Heaven Barnhouse.
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108Th Medical Regiment
Losey
Hert & Rodvere
de Lamater
Janina
Clement
Panorama
Barnhouse
Robin & Rainger
Maggie
Henry E. Kuyper
Holmes
Harmony Heaven
Broad wealth tax debate sparks split predictions
Fast expanding differences over the president wealth tax program prompted opposing forecasts Saturday night. One prediction said it would be dropped temporarily. others said it would hold Congress into September. 5,000 to 6,000 Iowans filed to take the driver license examination. Continued reports note a mix of health, legal and political events across states, with obituaries and local incidents detailed in brief form.
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Congress
M F Van Gorp Dies at 85 in New Sharon Iowa
Matthew Frank Van Gorp aged 85 of New Sharon died Thursday night after a lingering illness. Funeral services were at Jends church with Rev. Nordlund and Paul Renaud officiating. Survived by 12 children 45 grandchildren and 65 great grandchildren. Born November 21 1819 in Pella Iowa he married Elizabeth Van Ginkel in 1871 and moved to New Sharon in 1908. He was a longtime farmer businessman and community figure.
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M. F. van Gorp
New Sharon
R. T. Nordlund
Paul Renaud
Jends
Sur van Gorp
Matthew Frank van Gorp
Pella
Iowa
New’ Sharon
Towa
Elizabeth van Ginkel
Toth
Mr. van Gorp
van Gorp
Coolink
Clara ‘Tainstra
Jane Ver Steezh
Taintor
Anna Hoksbergen
Nellie Fudge
Searsboro
Frank
Harry van Gorp
Hammond
Ind
David van Gorp
Oskaloosa
Mary
Paren
Henry Pothoven Struck by Auto Near Prairie City
Henry Pothoven of O and P Tire and Battery was seriously injured Thursday evening when a car driven by Miss Marie Smith struck him as he changed a flat tire near Prairie City. He suffered a broken nose, broken cheekbone, cut lip, and bruised head, was treated at a Prairie City doctor’s office, and later returned home with family. His condition improved somewhat by the start of the week.
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Henry Pothoven
O and P Tire and Battery Shop
East Washington Street
Prairie City
Marie Smith
Pothoven
De Winter's Shoe Store Midsummer Clearance Sale Ad
De Winter's Shoe Store announces a midsummer clearance sale with shoes of all shapes sizes and designs at reasonable prices. The advertisement urges readers to read and buy accordingly.
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de Winter
the Chronicle
Card of Thanks for help after loss by Mennenga couple
The Mennenga family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for the help and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their daughter. They appreciate the Christian acts and support from the community. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mennenga.
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Bert Mennenga
Dramatic liquor control play set for July 16 at church
Judge and Mrs Summers star in The Aftermath an educational drama about liquor traffic to be presented next Tuesday July 16 at 7 45 pm in Second Reformed Church no admission charge but an offering will be taken churches sponsor the program inviting all public classes The play by Judge Summers former prosecutor and founder of the St Louis court of appeals is described as colorful dramatic and humorous yet a strong sermon in drama with a vivid inside view of the liquor trade and its effects on society.
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Summe
Judge Summers
Liquor Control Board
Tom O'Neil
Pella Chamber of Commerce General Meeting Thursday Evening
The Pella Chamber of Commerce will hold a general meeting Thursday at 8:00 in the Legion hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend as reports on the membership drive and other important matters will be considered.
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Legion’ Hall
Chamber of C
Legion
Pella
Marion County Fair Opens August 12 With Livestock and Rodeo
Entries for the Marion County Fair begin August 12 with exhibits from 4-H club girls and county clubs showcasing home efficiency projects. The event features large livestock displays, a three day rodeo by Merritt 105 Rodeo Co., automobile races, and an arrival show by Sunset Amusement Co. One hundred twenty five Americans in Ethiopia were advised to leave as the war-threatened land looms.
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Merritt 105 Rodeo Co
Sunset Amusement Co
Marion County
Marion County Fair
Mra
Ray Hoerlin
L. Dykstra
Office Arthouse
Arminta Rose
Phil Crouch
Ira
S. Huffman
Bealt Johnson
Jeanne Hunter
Lester Rankin
Faye Dykstra
Arlene Covey
Helen Miller
James Redding
Harold Morgan
Ethiopia
Fourth of July Program Draws A Large Crowd
Rain and fireworks were not on the program of the third annual Independence Day celebration here Thursday. Rev J Prins delivered a morning address. Rev R R Brown Omaha Neb preached twice amid firecracker disruptions, drawing the largest crowd yet at Pella Christian Civic League events. Special music featured a double male quartet and soloists Edith Sedrel Le Cocq Mabel Siebring. Rev G Menning presided and announced numbers.
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Powe
J. Prins
R. R. Brown
Omaha
Nel
Pella Christian Civic League
Brown
Spe
Tlenry Vander Ark
Henry Pethogen
Herman Bosveld
William Stursma
Fred Vander Schaaf
Tone Ver Meer
Gerrit de Boer
Edith Sedrel le Cocq
Pella
Mabel Siebring
Elizabeth Westerfield
Onwha
G. Menning
De Wits IGA Store Stages One Cent Sale
The Chronicle advertises a large one cent sale at M. J. De Wit IGA grocery, inviting shoppers to buy many regular sale items for an extra one cent per box or package, with readers urged to turn to the page for bargains.
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de Wit
IGA
the Chronicle
M. J. de Wit
Army Men And War Equipment Parade Through Town
A parade Tuesday morning around 9 30 featured many men and army equipment from the 80th field artillery traveling from Des Moines to Oskaloosa. The sight drew strong attention in the business district.
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80Th Field Artillery
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Timothy Belongs To the Tall Class
P. A. Renaud and his timothy are next entitled to special mention in the tall class. A stalk brought to this office last week measures 6 feet 10 inches, a remarkable length. Can you beat it.
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P. A. Renaud
Timothy
Des Moines Manufacturers to Visit Pella for Lunch Tour
A group of about sixty Des Moines manufacturers and jobbers visit Pella on July 17 for a noon luncheon at the American Legion Memorial Hall. The delegation travels by special Rock Island train, with talks and entertainment planned by the Pella Chamber of Commerce. After lunch they proceed to Oskaloosa for a dinner with local retailers, continuing goodwill efforts across the region.
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Pella
Des Moines
John D. Adams
Adams
Oskaloosa
Manufacturers and
Care Glass & Paint Co
Central National Bank & Trust Co
J. H. Downie Co
Gushman Wilson Oil Co
Des Moines Casket Co
D. M. Brug Co
Des Moines Stove Repair Co
Dunn & Bradstreet, Inc
Employers Mutual Cas, Co
Equitable Life Assurance Society
F. W. Fitch Co
Globe Machinery. & Supply Co
Grocers Wholesale Co
Hawkeye Portland Cement Co
Herring Wissler Co
Chas, Hewitt & Sons Co
Inland Milling Co
Iowa Auto Market
Iowa-Des Moines National Bank
Iowa Lithographing Co
Iowa Manufacturers Ass'n
Iowa Packing Co
Langan Paper Co
Lindfelt Mfr. Co
Luthe Hardware Co
Marks Mfg. Co
Northwestern Bell
Utterback Works For New Pella Post Office
In a July 8 1935 letter to E V Goad in The Pella Chronicle Hubert Utterback states he has worked on the new post office building matter since arriving in Washington earlier this year. He notes many cities seek new facilities and that Pella may be placed on an approved list.
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E. V. Goad
The
Pella Chronicle
Pella
Iowa
Mr. Goad
Washington
Citi
Polla
Hubert Utterback
Pella Theatre Showcases Popular Pictures This Week
The Pella theatre under Messrs. Smith and Pariah presents dynamite shows including Will Rogers Life Begins at Forty drawing record crowds for three nights. The management aims for clean wholesome entertainment and is succeeding in its efforts with recent screenings.
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Pella
Messrs. Smith and Pariah
Dynamite
Will Rogers
Street
Rogers
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