Convention Review by Mrs J Grace in Pella
Mrs John Grace of McIntire Iowa reviews a Pella convention noting unity among Auxiliary members, renewed resolve, and thanks to Pella citizens and institutions. She recalls greetings, meals, friendships, and the strong bond forged during Tulip Time while noting a regret over feeding arrangements. Over 55 000 tons of black pepper was grown in the Netherlands in dia the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grace
McIntire
Iowa
Pella
Graham Hall
Netherland
India
Francis Chamberlain
Mapleton
J. Hayes
Jefferson
Portland
Mr. Grace
West Coast
A Word of Appreciation to Pella Citizens
Henry J. Hannasch President of the Rural Letter Carriers Association writes to thank Pella residents business leaders the Chamber of Commerce college officials the postmaster The Pella Chronicle entertainers Marion county carriers and others for hosting a convention. He recalls a pleasant memory and hopes to return for a future convention in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa Rural
Chamber of Commerce
Marion County
Fires Rage Across Town Alarmed Carriers
Last Thursday and Friday fire crews battled three incidents. An O B West transport caught ignition wires at Central Park, a dump behind John De Winter’s home burned with no water applied, and a large blaze engulfed a Rosscreen factory warehouse, requiring heavy water to suppress flames and causing smoke damage to an adjacent structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
O. B. West
John de Winter
Rosscreen
Pella
August Geographic issue highlights Pella scenes and Iowa panorama
The August National Geographic features two color plates of Pella photos by Lawrence Liggett, a Tulip Festival street scene and Miss Virginia Kempkes with Pella bologna. Leo A. Borah contributes about 38 pages on Iowa titled Iowa Abiding Place of Plenty, a broad panorama of cities, parks, farms, and colleges with reminiscences. An Orange City Klompenmaker photo is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Magazine
Pella
Lawrence Liggett
Virginia Kempkes
Tunis Kempkes
Iowa
Leo A. Borah
the Geographic
Closing Out Sale At Slobe's Store On West Side
Slobe's Store on the West Side offers a closing out sale of dry goods to make way for groceries. Hundreds of items including dress prints cretonnes flannel undergarments yarns and houseware at bargain prices. Limited stock and many items already sold but selection remains for this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slobe
Fleisher
Prospects for Normal Tomato Crop Are Good
The past three weeks have been ideal for setting on tomatoes in the area and with Monday’s rain there is promise of a normal to excellent yield. A. M. Sels, manager of the canning company, says a normal pack of tomatoes and catsup is planned with seventy five workers at the plant and about twenty five harvesters outside. The plant will provide seasonal work and ease local employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Sels
Canning Company
Dorcas Society Mourns Gerrit Bennink in Pella Iowa
The Dorcas Society of Third Reformed Church in Pella Iowa mourns Gerrit Bennink age 73 who died July 15. She served 26 years as secretary and helped others until her accident. Sympathy extended to her children and families with prayers for comfort from the Heavenly Father. Mrs G Kolenbrander pres and Mrs J W Bakker secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society of the
Third Reformed Church of
Pella
Iowa
Gerrit Bennink
G. Kolenbrander
J. W. Bakker
Miss Vera Sedrel Takes Vacation From Beauty Shop
Miss Vera Sedrel will close her beauty shop for vacation from the first of July to August 12. The shop will reopen Monday, August 14, with Sedrel back at her post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Sedrel
Band Program Shines with New Vocals and Dances Saturday Evening
Novelty selections mark a lively band program as vacationing musicians return, boosting fullness of sound. Cleora and Mary Carpenter plan an accordion duet from Galesburg while Marcia Kuyper's Wooden Shoe tap dance enlivens the show. Martin Heerema misses a vocal due to illness but returns this week. The program features Seitz Janina A Novelty Drumm The Trojan Prince Overture plus a mix of standards and film favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hespers Kuyper
Nola
Martin Heerema
Galesburg
Jess Carpenter
W. J. Stannard
Seitz
Janina
Alford
Cleora
Mary Carpenter
Marcia Kuyper
Carazo
Lawrence
Martin’ Heerema
Ferde Grote
Will Rogers
Pryor
Rain Arrives To Protect Local Corn Crop
Rain fell more than half an inch on Monday night easing farmer anxiety over corn growth stalled by a three week drought. The moisture should help corn at a critical stage and boost clover, oats, pastures, and city garden growth.
Grundman Elected Commander of Knoxville Legion Post
Paul Grundman was elected commander of Baty Tucker Post of the Legion at Knoxville for the 1939 40 term, and with other officers was installed on Monday evening July 17. William S Van Hemert of Pella installed the officers, accompanied by District Adjutant Oren Van Niewaal of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Grundman
Baty-Tucker
Legion
Knoxville
William S. van Hemert
Pella
Oren van Niewaal
Black Oak Boosters 4 H club program and social
The Black Oak Boosters 4-H club invites all to the annual program and social at the Black Oak Center School on Friday July 28 at 8 00 p m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak Boosters
Black Oak Center
Hannasch and Riedel Guests of Rotary Club
The local Rotary Club hosted a regular weekly dinner at Le Cocq's cafe with five Rural Letter Carriers leaders from the state and nation in attendance. State president Hannasch, visiting from Croll, praised Pelly's hospitality and the upcoming state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Cocq
Henry Hannasch
Croll
Pelly
Legion Post Entertained Service Club
After the Rural Mail Carriers meeting at the high school, the local Legion Post hosted the Ex-Service Men's Club at the post home. Commander Vander Ploeg acted as toastmaster. Lt. Gov. Hickenlooper addressed, discussing civic duty and democracy. The Junior Legion Auxiliary presented a military program with music and baton twirling, followed by wooden shoe gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jocal Legion Post
Post
Nick Vander Ploeg
Geo. Ver Steer
Ver Steeg
Pella
Wm. S. van Hemert
Rural Carriers
Ex-Service Men’s Club
Glen Sawin
Oto
Iowa
Vic
Sawin
Pelia
Legion
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Henry Kuyper
United States
N Niowaal
Card of Thanks for Mrs. G. Van de Garde
The Vande Garde family and relatives express gratitude to neighbors friends and all who offered sympathy and help at the death of their mother Mrs. G Van de Garde. They thank everyone who sent flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Vande Garde
Vande Garde
Obituary noting missing name in earlier notice
An obituary for Mrs. Sarah Vande Garde from Sibley Iowa corrections indicate a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Boender, was unintentionally omitted due to a clerical error. The correction clarifies the family connection and acknowledges the oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Boender
Sibley, Sr
Sarah Vande Garde
New Teacher Elected by Pella School Board
Miss Marian Streyfeler of Des Moines receives a contract to teach second grade in Pella Public Schools, filling the position left by Miss Ethel Jackson who resigned to marry. Streyfeler holds a four year degree from Drake University and has assisted in primal methods at Drake summer session. She previously taught in Des Moines schools with notable reading and library project successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Streyfeler
Des Moines
Pella
Ethel Jackson
Miss Streyffeller
Drake Uni
Walker
Drake
Young People Of Baptist Church Share Kind Deed
Rev Paul Christensen of the Pella Baptist church led twenty four youths from the church in a Sunday visit to the county home. They sang hymns and shared fruit and candy with patients, delivering a message and a brief talk on Helping God Make Love Real. The program lifted spirits of patients and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Journal of
Paul Christensen
Baptist Church
Pella
Christensen
N. L. Brees
Band to Kilduff Tuesday Concert Draws Local Support
The Chamber of Commerce plans a August 1 concert in Kilduff with church participation and a sociable. Citizens are urged to carpool from Pella to make a strong impression on northern neighbors, with pickup at the park east side and a possible complimentary concert in Reasnor later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Kilduff
Killduff
Pella
B. F. Ander Linden
A. Tysseling
Reasnor
Chamber
Deeds Recorded in Knoxville and Pella Notes
County records show multiple real estate transfers in Knoxville and Pella. Transactions include quit claim and warranty deeds among Jelsma Hayes, First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank, Evangeline Ten Hagen, G W Nibbelink, Bean referee, Chas Igg en, Neal Schuring and others with nominal or specified consideration amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Lenore Hayes Jelsma
Et Mar
First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank
Pella
Evangeline
Ten Hagen Et Mar
G. W. Nibbelink
Bean
Chasiggen
W. A. Butt
Neal Schuring
Val
Band Uniform Deposits Due for High School Members
All High School Band members must pay a 3 dollar uniform deposit. About half have paid. Next spring 1.50 will be refunded. Pay to Mr. Ruby now to avoid reminders. Country members should bring payment this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
De Wil Children Thank Community for Support After Mother's Death
The De Wil children and families express sincere gratitude to those who aided our mother during her illness and performed kind deeds for the family. We thank everyone who sent floral offerings and offered support at the time of her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Wil
Carriers Enjoy Convention in Pella With Fewer Visitors
The Rural Carriers convention closed smoothly in Pella with 700 plus attendees and ample accommodations. Despite overprepared facilities, delegates praised the event, noting thorough planning, warm reception, and good will across nearly every county. Delegates from Marion County include Mrs. Gezel and Owen I. Houser, heading to Portland for the National convention with travel expenses covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
John Q. Barnes
Des Moines
H. G. Courtney
Norwalk
Riedel
Indiana
Edna Rhodes
Harry Hans Nasch
Carroll
H. Hannasch
Thomas Knobs
Montrose
Art Meyers
Bikader
Geo. Dale
Deep River
Alvah Clark
Hillsboro
J. Hayes
Jefferson
Harry Bakes
Moulton
John Grace
McIntire
al Minor
Indianola
Glen Lawin
Oto
Fred Enderton
Davenport
Gozel
Portland
Oregon
George Gezel
Auxiliary
Owen I. Houser
Tracy
Marion County
Gezel
George
Street Numbers Needed for Houses in Town
Town officials remind residents that street numbers are required on houses. The High School Band will finish painting numbers this week. Those wanting this service should call Mr. Ruby or Charles Lautenbach by Friday. Some numbers are only half finished and will be completed this week. A law requires clear display of numbers. check your house and place orders if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ruby
Charles Lautenbach
Otley Dorcas Society Social at Reformed Church
The Dorcas society of the Otley Reformed church will hold their annual social on Wednesday August 2 at 8 00 p m on the church grounds. Everyone is invited and bring your friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society of the
Otley
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J. Grace
Chain
Pella Bologna
Pel
Henry J. Hannasch
Pres
Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Geographic
Slobe’s
First Reformed Church
Will Bare
Pleasantville
W. S. van Hemert
M. E. Spain
Spain
I. R. L. C. Association
Frances Womeldorf
Decorah
Paul Shepherd
Lawler
Catherine Lawin
Hannasch and
Rotary Club
The
Letter Carriers’ Association
Legion Post
B. Hickenlooper
Junior Aux
Will van Hemert
Nick Meppetink
Jacob van Wyk
Attention
Polla
Otley Social
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