Pella Chamber of Commerce Launches Member Drive
The Pella Chamber of Commerce plans a broad drive to recruit new members and secure wide support from business and professional people. The piece highlights the chamber as a community asset, noting past contributions including funding for scholarships, roads, recreational projects, the tulip festival, and the Grimes Canning factory, and urges active local business backing.
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Pella Chamber of Commerce
Pella
Chamber of Comerce ‘Aus
Sumer
Chamber of Commerce
Central College
Chamber of Comerce
Grimes Canning Factory
Rosscreen Co
Dr W J Coulston Dies In Texas Car Crash
Obituary note for Dr W J Coulston 80 former Pella pastor who died after a head on collision near Lancaster Texas on June 30. He served Iowa churches including Pella Newton and several towns, retired in 1930 to Lancaster, survived by wife, son Dr William J Coulston Jr, another son L T Coulston and daughter Marie.
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Lancaster
Texas
Coulston
Newton
William J. Coulston
L. T. Coulston
Des Moines
Marie
Dr. Coulston
Philadelphia
Bucknell University
Rochester Theological Seminary
New York
Baltimore
St. Joseph
Dallas
Grand Island College
Nebraska
Pella
Mission Fest Set for August 31 at West Market Square
Arrangements are made for the annual Church Mission Fest by Classis Pella to be held at West Market Square on Wednesday August 31. A strong and interesting program has been prepared with further details and speakers to be announced later. An early notice helps families plan reunions picnics and other events to attend this gathering.
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West Market Square
Iowa Century seeks 100 year old items for State Fair
Notice asks anyone with article or clothing at least a century old to lend it for the Iowa Centennial State Fair. Call Helen Kempkes at Blue 201 to arrange.
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Iowa
Helen Kempkes
July Clearance at Van Sittert's Store
Van Sittert's dry goods store opens a July Clearance Sale on Thursday offering bigger bargains with no reservations. The eight day sale ends Saturday July 23, urging shoppers to visit early for best stock and prices.
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van Sittert
van Sittert’s
Centennial Queen ballot deadline urged for Marion county
Five Marion county newspapers publish July 7 ballots for the Centennial Queen contest. Girls aged 16 to 21 are eligible. Ballots must be returned or mailed by Friday July 16 at 5 p.m. Winners will be announced July 21 and photographed at Elliott's Studio in Knoxville.
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Marion County
Melcher Union
Marion County News
Pella’ Chronicle
Pella. Press
Knoxville Express
Knoxville Journal
Elliott
Knoxville
Bing” Crosby
Hollywood
Cal
Meadow Gold Ice Cream Sold at The Dutch Inn Cafe
The Dutch Inn Cafe advertised Meadow Gold Smooth Freeze Ice Cream in all flavors. An error in last week's Chronicle ad misnamed the ice cream. Art Bainbridge recently purchased The Dutch Inn and took charge last week.
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the Chronicle
Art Bainbridge
Rotary Club Meets at Gary Vogelaar Camp
The Rotary Club will meet at Marion County State Bank at 6 15 PM then proceed to Gary Vogelaar s camp for the weekly meeting and outing A Dutch lunch will be served E V Goad will speak on a recent Virginia vacation tip Dr T G Fultz was elected to membership Welcome Dock to his new affiliation
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Rotary Club
Marion County State Bank
Gary Vogelaar
E. V. Goad
Virginia
T. G. Fultz
Dock
Birth of a Baby saluted for vivid educational theme at Pella
The Birth of a Baby opens at the Pella theatre on Thursday. The film shows the process of childbirth under the American Committee on Maternal Welfare and is praised as truthful, clean, and educational. The Ladies Federated club previewed it and urged all young people to see the picture for its lessons on the origin of life.
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Pella Theatre
American Committee On Maternal Welfare
Ladies Federated Club
Concensus
Benteco Two Day Grocery Sale At Pella
Benteco Food Store announces a big two day sale of groceries at its Pella location. Special prices run Friday and Saturday only, aimed at helping housewives save on the food budget. The advertisement promises substantial savings on staple items.
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Benteco
Pella
Benteco Food Store
Pella Band Delights Crowded Park Audience Last Week
The Pella band drew a full house with diverse selections under Director Kuyper. New talent emerged with Esther Beerends sing ing Whistle While You Work while Jack Bootsma impressed on sax and Vera Gezel delivered a standout encore. The Three Blind Mice trio and the overture Triumph of Alexander highlighted a program full of energy and anticipation for more surprises this week.
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Pella
Kuyper
Esther Beerends
Jack Bootsma
Vera Gezel
Rose
Victor Herbert
Three Blind Mice
Alexander
Nola
Port Arthur
Seitz
Briegel
Ivan Lenikov
Diane
Holmes
Allen's Store Wins A National Prize
Leonard E. Allen, owner of Allen's Go to $1.00 store, received word from the International Cellulation Co of Chicago that the Kleenex Time in America window display contest awarded him a prize for the best display. Hundreds of Kleenex boxes formed an attractive scene, and thousands of stores entered nationally.
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Leonard E. Allen
Allen
International Cellucation Co
Chicago
America
Vander Zyl Ties For Iowa Amateur Crown
Oskaloosa golfers struggled in the Southeastern Iowa Amateur at Ottumwa. Herb Vander Zyl of Pella and John ny Anderson of Ottumwa tied for the 54 hole medal title with 222. Chase Fannon of Centerville was third at 223 and all three earned trips to the state amateur in Des Moines. Art Bartlett of Ottumwa shot 227. Vander Zyl’s fans praised his mashie play.
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Oskaloosa
Southeastern Iowa
Ottumwa Municipal
Herb Vander Zyl
Johnny Anderson
Ottumwa
Vander Zyl
Anderson
Chase Fannon
Centerville
Des Moines
Fannon
Art Bartlett
Pel-la
Card of Thanks for Alyca Deur in Denver Colorado
The sudden departure of our daughter Alyca Irene Deur at Denver Colorado called forth the good will of our neighbors and friends. Therefore we wish to thank our many friends for their sympathy expressed in various ways by words and acts of loving sympathy. The Go J Deur Family.
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Alyca Irene Deur
Denver
Colo
GO. J. Deur
Mrs W W Cook Dies After Short Illness
Mrs W W Cook died Friday afternoon at her home 611 Main street after a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 30 at the home with Rev Paul J Christensen pastor of the Baptist church officiating and interment in Oakwood. She is survived by her husband a son Ed S Cool and three grandchildren Dorothy Jean and Carol Cook all of Pella. The relatives receive the community’s sympathy.
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W. W. Cook
Main Street
Paul J. Christensen
The
Baptist Church
Oakwood
Rural Schools Receive State Aid Boost in Marion County
Marion County rural schools will get 546.08 in state aid per the County Supt. J. F. Tracy. He notes the rural school remains the cheapest way to educate farm youth and cites a forty percent rise in Standard Rural Schools under his administration with more increases expected next year due to improved facilities reported by teachers and boards.
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Marion County
J. F. Tracy
Unco
Tracy
Bean addresses Rotary on banking burdens
Kenneth H L Bean told Rotary club patrons about the heavy daily tasks at Marion County State Bank and the twice yearly bank examinations. He outlined the workload, including cash, notes, bonds, and depositor records, noting examiners spend two days evaluating all items.
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Kenneth HL. Bean
Rotary Club
Mr. Bean
Marion County State Bank
Bean
Money Chest Found in Charley Dennis Home
Dr Van Ness C W Dennis once chief of police of Pella is credited with a hidden money chest found during basement excavation. The brassbound brick box buried under three bricks sparked questions about a 80 year old house, Dr Van Ness, and possible other caches as Dennis plans further digging hoping for cash.
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C. W. Dennis
Pella
Dr. van Ness
H. Kuyper
A. C. Kuyper
M. C. Slob
A. Ver Stight
H. P. Scholte
Paul Scholte
Slob
Brand
Dennis
Muntingh
van Ness
Mr. Dennis
Jasper county farmers cut weeds along Pella Galesburg highway
Supervisor Arie H. Bogaard states the weed cutting along the Pella Galesburg highway was done under his direction and, to his knowledge, will be paid by Marion County. Travelers along the route express appreciation for the cleanup efforts.
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Pella
Jasper County
Pella-Galesburg
Arie H. Bogaard
Marion County
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Leiston Road
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International Harvester Co
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S.A Community Asset
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J. C. Clark
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Allen’s Store
E. C. Kruseman Farm
E. C. Kruse
Mr. Kruseman
Mick Deering
G. A. St Ke
Good Rock Road
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