Kittenball Season Gathers Local and Outside Teams
Pella fans prepare for a kittenball schedule at the pool, with four local teams plus outside clubs. Two games weekly begin July 17 and run through September 19, as volunteers upgrade facilities and a strong local committee coordinates matches and fund collections.
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Pella
Arie Schilder
Henry Elyn Andrew
Brooks) Klyn
William Koopman
Rolscreen
Shell
Walter (Shum) Donai
Bull Pups
Everett Vande Voort
Verlan Sedrel
Sedrels
Suily Zo
Roiscrewh
Red Cross Sends Fifty Dollar Gift For Portsmouth Area
Shelby County Red Cross contributed fifty dollars from standing funds to aid farmers in the Portsmouth area responding to WHO Des Moines reports on the Shelby County storm. The money was dispatched Tuesday to support immediate relief for homeless families and seed or new plantings in the devastated region. Pella residents endorse the Red Cross decision to help.
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Portsmouth
Shelby Co
WHO
Des Moines
Red Cross
the Chronicle
Daily
Shelby County
Pella
Eople
Red Cross Committee
Card of Thanks for Comfort After Loss of Dog Dee Van Wyk
Mr and Mrs Gerrit D Van Wyk and children along with Mr and Mrs George Birkenholz and Mr and Mrs Louis Van Wy thank all who offered aid sympathy and prayers after the injury and death of their little dog Dee Van Wyk Their thanks express gratitude for comfort during the hour of trial and bereavement.
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Dog
O Dee van Wyk
Gerrit D, van Wyk
George Birkenholz
Louis van Wy
Do You Have Extra Tulip Bulbs
In Perth many gardeners have surplus tulip bulbs and are invited to donate. The Central College Student Industries will plant excess bulbs next fall in a display bed. Bulblets are usable, though they may take years to bloom. Drop off at the Industries on the west side of the square to aid Pella’s tulip planting effort.
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Perth
Central College
Pella
Percheron Judge H J Bensink Praised for High 115 Points
Pella resident H J Bensink received 115 points in an All-American ten heat Percheron contest run by the Percheron Horse Association Chicago. International grand champions Nesus and Julie led, while other high placers included H C Evans Eagle Groy Clyde Kearns Virgil Minor and Matt Smkar. John G Truman of Bushnell Illinois won the event.
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Ensink
Pella
Percheron Horse Association
Chicago
Bensink
GOC
Nesus
Robert W. Lyons
Lewisville
Ind
Truck Fire Wrecks Sheep Pelts Trailer West of Pella
A truck carrying sheep pelts burned Friday night two miles west of Pella on Highway 1630. The fire started from a heated brake drum, nearly destroying the rig. The trailer suffered heavy damage while the tractor remained intact. most cargo was saved. Traffic halted about an hour. insurance coverage reported.
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Pella
L. W. Pillsley
Des Moines
Tall Corn Express
James W. Hill
Conservation Meeting at Old City Hall July 25
Walter Brown county agent organized a meeting for farmers and landlords to discuss extending the soils district across the river into Marion County. The session, set for July 25 at the old city hall above the fire station, aims to mobilize interest countywide with prior outreach in Pella Red Rock and Polk towns.
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Walter Brown
Marion County
Brown
Coy
Marion County Aaa
McCoy
Pella
Red Rock
Polk
Farmers Union Picnic Scheduled for August 21
The Farmers Union announces a community picnic on Wednesday August 21 from 10 a.m. to 9 30 p.m. It invites all residents to enjoy a day of fellowship and activities for every age.
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Farmers Union
Pella Swimmers Lose to Knoxville in Local Meet
Pella paddlers fell 49 to 75 as Knoxville dominated relays while Pella showed strength in diving and sprint events. Madeline Diekema won 50 yd freestyle. Dickema and Hunter tied for 6th in diving and 25 yd intermediate girls. Tonight, intermediate and senior squads travel to Knoxville seeking points to clinch the meet.
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Pella
Knoxville
Madeline Dickema
Hunter
Madeline
Mark
Wally Kooyman
Wallace
D. Free
Roberts
Whitehearst
Scott
Voyce
Kenneth Kooyman
van Vark
Fantz
Sheppard
Phyllis van Ee
Oldham
Ruth van Ee
Diekema
Ist
Speed
Knoxvill
Dingeman Pella
J. Smith
Hocksema
B. Oldham
Buckles
Be Qyovee
Kackville
Don Nutting
Life Guard Announces Departure From Pella Pool
A Pella life guard and swimming instructor resigns, praising the town and its people. He thanks pupils and patrons, lists names of outstanding students in junior, intermediate, and senior groups, and commends several life saving class participants and staff. Gregorason noted among friends and honored students.
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Pella
Norma Jean Ver Dught
Leo Sels
Maxine Rinehart
Cora ‘Thomassen
Joan Monsma LeRoy Ver Meer
Margaret van Gent
Harry Koopman
Robert L. Lautenbach
Betty Dingeman
Fred Nolt
Russell Donald Toom
Stanley Ver
Pleeg
Connie van Berkum
Robert Lubbers
James Kempkes
Hester Monsma
Cynthia Monsma
Adeline Dieckema
Ruth van Ee
David Ver Meer
Pete Thomas
Les Sadler
Warren Schreiner
Jerry Carpenter
Carol Cool
Marcia Ver Steeg
Anna Mae Langerak
Ams
Harold Gettis
Mark Thomas
Madeline Diekema
Ooyman Cae
Ploeg
Greg Gregorson
Band Greeted by Big Crowd at Leighton Tuesday
The Pella Chamber of Commerce Band drew a large turnout from Pella and Leighton communities for an Ebeneezer Reformed Church grounds concert. Rev Ira J Hesselink offered a prayer and led attendees in America. Special numbers by the Three Little Girls in Blue and Leonard Allen earned applause, with continued praise for the Carpenter sisters and Vera Gezel. A festival program announced for July 13 includes Stars in a Velvety Sky and The Holy City among many band numbers.
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Pella
America
H. B. Kuyper
Little Girls In Blue
Leonard Allen
Carpenter Sisters
Vera Gezel
Carol Zollebrands
Clarke
Holy City
Holmes
Kennedy
Cornet
Carol Hollebrands
Taylor
de Sylva
Fox
Adams
The
Wood
Tate
Russell
Crosley
Fillmore
Miniature Car Factory Exhibit Friday at Van Houweling
A portable miniature factory trailer will be open to visitors Friday afternoon 4:00 to 9:30 at the Van Houweling Auto Co garage. The display, courtesy of Plymouth Motor Cars, shows how modern cars are produced and offers an up close look at manufacturing.
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van Houweling Auto Co
Lymouth Motor Cars
Save Those Dollars for Dollar Days
Pella merchants offer special offerings with bargains on useful merchandise. Lay away a few dollars to take advantage of the deals and stretch value over the coming week.
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Pella
Road Work in Mahaska Totals 52 Miles for 1939
In June 75 WPA workers were removed from Mahaska county rolls per WPA engineer Charles Capper. Despite this, the project proceeds with 13 road tasks under way and surfacing efforts accelerated as grading fronts advance. Currently 284 workers are on road construction and 100 on special projects as Oskaloosa Tribune reports.
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Jasper County
Mahaska
WPA
Mahaska County
Charles Capper
Harry Hanna
Oskaloosa Tribune
Appreciation for Kindness During Illness and After Death
Mrs. Jim Kuiper expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for kindness shown during her husband’s illness and after his death. She also gratefully acknowledges floral offerings and expressions of sympathy received from the community.
Car Crash Shakes A. & P. Store In Albert Lea
Vernon Biorgo faced a $100 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated when a car crashed into the A. and P. store in Albert Lea. The incident drew attention from local visitors who wondered about the store’s condition afterward.
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Albert Lea
Vernon Biorgo
First Step Toward Marion County Soil District Begins
County farmers invited to sign petitions at the Farm Bureau office as meetings spread across Marion County towns including Red Rock Pleasant Grove Liberty and Franklin. Officials cite soil erosion stories from English Creek watershed and urge landowners to join a countywide soil district to conserve topsoil and organize petitions.
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Marion County
Red Rock
Pleasant Grove
Liberty
Franklin
English Creek
Farm Bureau Office
Central Alumnae Forms Chapter in Sioux County
A meeting at First Ref. Church organized a Tri-State Central College Alumnae Chapter to promote Central College interests and fellowship. Out of town visitors included Rev. Aberson, Heusinkveld, Lukes, Den Hartog, Van Pearsem. officers: Wesselink president, De Koster vice president, Aberson secretary treasurer, Epping correspondence secretary. Plans for a fall meeting and banquet are underway.
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Central College
Centralites
Aberson
Rockalley
Heusinkveld
Hull
Henrietta Lukes
Esther den Hartog
Sheldon
Bernice
Lucille van Pearsem
Maurice
John A. Wesselink
Louis de Koster
Orange City
John Aberson
Sec
Treas
Wilmina Epping
Corresp
Sioux Center News
Herwynen Picnic Set for July in Pella West Market Park
The annual Herwynen picnic will be held Friday afternoon July 26 in West Market Park, Pella. All Herwynen and friends are invited to attend.
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West Market Park
Pella
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Old City Hall
Henry Kuyper
Webster School
Lincoln
Leighton Tues
England and
Wales
Sully-Pella
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Jim Kuiper
County Soil District
Marion
Central Alumnae
Sioux County
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