Trade Extension Auction Sale Saturday Here
Trade extension auction sale to be held Saturday at 2 30 pm on the public square south side. Worth and War of Zante return as auctioneers offering hundreds of dollars of merchandise including groceries dry goods shoes clothing hardware furniture and more. Scrip buys goods with a dollar coupon for every dollar spent and can be used at future July sales. Merchants listed include Wormhoudt Plette United Grocery Bell Clothing Puritan Drug Black's Style Shoppe Kuyper and many others.
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Worth & War
Zante
Wormhoudt & Plette
United Grocery
the Bell Clothing House
Puritan Drug Co
Black's
Kuyper’s Music House
Awtry & Lankelma
Vogelaar’s
Hardway Implements
James van Dusseldorp
Kuyper Lumber Co
Klyn & de Winter
White Way Auto Co
Diamond
John Vander Linden
Korn-Sybenga
Star Auto Co
van den Berg Electric Co
Blowmbendlede Mer Pleen
van Rheenen
J. C. Penney Co
Vans
Vander Linden
R-Grocer
John den Hartog
Justine's
Farmer’s Co-op, Exchange
Ulrich’s
C. & P. Tire and Battery Co
Slob Bros. & Co
Farmers Union
Ideal Pharmacy
Vander Ploeg’s
Benteco
Wilson’s
Thomassen’s
Waechter Lumber Co
United Paint and Body Go
Cash and Carry Cleaners
Des Moines Linesman Electrocuted On 6600 Volt Line
C A Nelson of Des Moines employed by Town Light and Power was electrocuted while working on a high voltage line at Prairie City. A coroner's jury found death likely resulted from a barbed wire piece thrown over the line causing a short circuit as Nelson touched it. The line carried 6600 volts and he died instantly.
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C. A. Nelson
Town Light & Power Company
Des Moines
Prairie City
Nelson
Black Oak Boosters to Host Evening Program
The Girls 4-H club Black Oak Boosters will present a program at Black Oak Center School on Tuesday evening June 7. There is no admission charge and the girls will sell ice cream cake pop chicken sandwiches and coffee. The public is invited to enjoy a social evening.
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Black Oak Boosters
Black Oak Center School
Exercise Your Franchise At Polls Monday
The Chronicle urges every qualified voter to go to the polls on Monday primary election day and exercise the right of franchise. It stresses voting for suitable candidates and notes democracy depends on participation, urging both men and women of voting age to cast their ballots for their preferred aspirants.
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the Chronicle
Who's Who in the Primaries in Marion County
Democratic and Republican candidates across Marion County seek county offices. Notables include Gerald Paardekooper for auditor, Bert Ver Meer for supervisor, Ruby Richerd for county recorder, Nels Larson for sheriff, Elmer Nollen for assessor, Alden Wyatt for auditor, and Ira Ward for sheriff, with candidates from Knoxville and Lake Prairie townships and Dr. C. J. Scott mayor of Knoxville seeking state representative and other local roles.
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Ira A. Ward
Marion County
Ward
Local candidates seek votes in county and township races
Knoxville resident B H Gholson seeks reelection as Democratic representative citing business experience with Dutch Mill Oil Co. Republican Peter Tysseling campaigns for Barion county board of Supervisors. Milo A Rockwell, Mahaska sheriff candidate, is praised. Elmer G Van Zee runs for Lake Prairie township assessor on the Democratic ticket citing farming background and qualifications.
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Elmer Nollen
Lake Prairie Township
B. H. Gholson
Knoxville
Gholson
Dutch Mill Oil Co
Peter T. Fe
Peter Tysseling
Candi c
Board of ‘Supervisors
Barion County
Marion County
Milo A. Rockwell
Mahaska County
Rockwell
Elmer G. van Zee
A. van Drimmelin
Farmers Co-operative Exchange of
Pella
Democratic candidates for county offices profiled
A series of brief profiles describe A Van Drimmelin Dee D Galvin Dr Carl Aschenbrenner William J Johns and A T Vander Wal as Democratic candidates. The notes highlight their occupations local ties and qualifications for county treasurer state senator county auditor and representative of Marion county with emphasis on farming business and community involvement.
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Carl Aschenbrenner
Monroe
Marion
Chamber of Commerce
Welfare League
Walter Van Zomeren Seeks Lake Prairie Assessor Post
Democratic candidate Walter Van Zomeren pledges to perform duties with required qualifications and hands-on farming experience as he campaigns for assessor in Lake Prairie township.
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Walter van Zomeren
Lake Prarie
Local political candidates seek county and township offices
The passage lists several candidates for 1933 local offices. Leona Bogaard aims for county clerk on the Heathhay ticket and public school teaching credentials. Walter L Mike Harvey seeks Democratic nomination for county auditor. Paul Grundman, sheriff candidate, is a former deputy and Pella police chief. L A Sents, Republican candidate for board of supervisors, emphasizes farming and business. C H Keuning runs for Lakeville township assessor, presenting himself as an ambitious farmer ready to serve.
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Dee D. Galvin
Pleasantville
Leona Bogaard
Leona Bogard
Onte
Count Warrcor Ler
Heathhay Tishaherentea
Walter L
Mike) Harvey
Mike
Harvey
Pella
Paul Grundman
Clark
L. A. Sents
Board of Supervisors
Havin
C. H. Keuning
Lakeille
Local candidates announced for Lake Prairie township offices
M T Kamerick seeks the Democratic township trustee seat for the 1984 term as a lifelong Lake Prairie resident and farmer with roles on the Farmers Union board and East Amsterdam school directors. Miss Marjorie Avery runs for county recorder on the Republican ticket, trained at Central College and the University of Minnesota and currently teaching. Wallace G De Fenning, a Democrat, seeks the Lake Prairie assessor seat, a Pella native with teaching experience and relevant professional background.
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M. T. Kamerick
Lake Prairie Township
Chronicle
The
Farmers Union
East Amsterdam
Marjorie R. Avery
County Recorder
Central College
University of Minnesota
Wallace G. de Fenning
Wallace G. de Penning
Pella
Grace Funk Announces Candidacy for County Recorder
Mrs Grace Funk widow and mother of four children seeks the Democratic nomination for county recorder. She has taught in rural schools and is a taxpayer. Concludes on back page with additional details.
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Grace Funk
County Recorder
Riral
Pella High School Commencement Largest Class Honors 61 Graduates
The Pella high school commencement Thursday night drew a large crowd as 61 graduates received diplomas, the largest class in local history. The ceremony featured a beautyful stage with red and black colors, the American Beauty rose, and the motto Not to be served, but to serve. The program blended music by the high school orchestra under Prof. Richard Lewis with a unique discussion of The Modern High School led by several graduates.
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Pella High School
Richard Lewis
F. M. Frush
Ralph Nordlund
T. Nordlund
L. A. Lents Seeks Board of Supervisors Seat
Republican candidate L. A. Lents runs for member of the board of supervisors for the 1953 term. The brief notice urges votes in the election.
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L. A. Lents
Board of Supervisors
Mercury Falls To 40 In State Weather Shock Hits Midwest
Severe cold swept the region with snow hail and rain in North Dakota Nebraska and Wyoming as Manitoba high pressure drove Iowa temperatures into the forties Des Moines unofficially fell over 25 degrees from 74 at noon fires sparked in homes as residents sheltered in fireplaces and furnaces Central North Dakota saw seven inches of snow while northern Nebraska reported nine inches of rain and eight inches of hail Southeastern Wyoming recorded snow and temperatures around the thirties Low water levels and possible flood danger were noted along West Fork and the Big Sioux river as authorities predicted a brief May cold wave and pest experts welcomed drought era grasshopper control hopes.
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North Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
Manitoba
Canada
Iowa
Des Moines
West Fork Creek
Big Sioux
Estrk Creek
Little Sioux
Deter’s Uncle John Deters Sr. Dies in Zeeland Mich
John Deters of this city received a wire Tuesday afternoon announcing the death of his uncle John Deters Sr. at Zeeland Michigan Friday funeral and burial will be held there. Mr Deters leaves a son and two daughters Mrs Gerrit Vander and Mrs Harry De Jong all in Michigan. Mrs Deters died three years ago.
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John Deters
Zeeland
Mich
Deters
John
Gerrit Vander
Harry de Jong
Michigan
Hansen Family Leaves For Minnesota Home
Arthur Hansen who for a year and a half served as caretaker at the All-Star Silver Fox Farm west of town left Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Hansen and their two children for their former home in Chisago City Minnesota. He is returning to a position he held before coming here. The Hansens have made many friends locally and wish them success in Minnesota.
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Arthur Hansen
Silver Fox Farm
Farmer Finds Missing Teeth Near Knoxville Mailbox
M A Barnes a farmer a mile north of Knoxville found half a set of false teeth near his mailbox. He offers to surrender them to the owner and has inquired locally for clues to identify the rightful owner, noting the find could save expense and discomfort for the owner.
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M. A
Chick) Barnes
Knoxville
Ice Cream Social Planned by Marion County Union Auxiliary
The Marion County Farmers Union Auxiliary will host an ice cream social on June 7 at 8:00 in the Union Hall at Pella. Speaker will address attendees and everyone is welcome.
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Marion County Farmers Union Auxiliary
Union Hall
Pella
Heerema’s Drug Store Celebrates 25th Anniversary
John Heerema’s Drug Store marks its 25th year with a special June 10 and 11 event inviting the public to visit the store for prizes. An upcoming Chronicle issue will feature a detailed write up and cooperation from about a dozen wholesale firms.
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Abaneine
Seth
John Heerema
Heerema
The
Chronicle
Mr. Heerema
Holland
P Herman Soutens Dies in the West
Word was received Saturday of the death of P Herman Soutens in a Pasadena hospital California where he resided He died six days after an operation for appendicitis amid peritonitis aged 48 years 9 months and 15 days Surviving him are his wife five children a brother Anne Soutens of Richland Iowa and two sisters Mrs Len Kaldenberg and Mrs Cornelia Porter both of Pella.
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P. Herman Soutens
Pasadena
Cal
Mr. Soutens
Pella
Colorado
California
Anne Soutens
Richland
Iowa
Len Kaldenberg
Cornelia Porter
Commencement Concert at Central College Opens Weekend
Central College held a commencement concert Saturday evening staged by the Department of Music. Miss Peterson led the department in Prof Wilbur’s absence due to his mother’s illness, with praise for all performers including Bernice Van Baren and others. The program featured works by Borowski Chopin Tschaikowsky Grainger Beethoven and Faure among soloists and ensembles.
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Central College
Ofusic
Marcia Funebre
Ruth Dykstra
Belleeto Brillante
Have
Earl van 208
Lavallee
Marjorie. de i
Pella Meeting Highlights Virtue and Community Effort
Rev Nordlund urges return to purity and honesty as plans falter and dreams fade, urging kindness and patience. Iowa Farmers Union official stresses farm foundation, calls for fair prices while noting unemployment and broader economic strain. Local coal dispute sides presented, boxing matches entertain, and Legion Auxiliary serves refreshments after a productive general meeting at Memorial Hall.
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Pella
Road Committee
Peter de Cook
Knoxville
Pella-Galesburg
American Legion
Security State Bank
Nordlund
Aschenbrenner
Sal Genetics
Moore
Iowa Farmers Union
Abram Lincoln
Pella Needs A Larger Building For Baccalaureate
The piece argues for a larger venue to host annual baccalaureate services in Pella. It notes current one church dominance, with members from other churches unable to attend locally. It proposes a municipal auditorium or similar community space as the ideal solution to accommodate all attendees.
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Black Oak Center
Gerald W. Paardekooper
Bert H. Ver Meer
C. J. Scott
Miss Ruby Richerd
Ruby Richerd
Nels Larson
Indiana Consolidated Coal Company
Homer M. Lyon
E. T. McLaughlin
E.T. McLaughlin
Veterans Hospital
Alden H. Wyatt
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Lake Prairie
William J. Johns
A. T. Vander Wal
Pella Co-operative Exchange
Lech
Hansen
Minnesota
West
Nordland
Phil Bishop
Charles Riggens
Bishop
City Light
Phillipino
George Friday
Ben Davis
Keith Cunningham
Billy Flokkert
Friday
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