Bridal Gowns of Years Ago Enter Beauty Contest
Contest in Iowa State Fair Bridal Beauty selects winner tonight at the Pella theatre. Contestants model old fashioned gowns and audience votes. winner goes to the state fair for the title Bride of a Century with cash awards totaling five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Pella Theatre
Guelph Aschenbrenner
Nora Keables Schulte
Gene’s
Beauty Nook
Dorothy Reynolds
Pella Chronicle
Dorotha Vogelaar
Nettie van Zante van Houweling
Benteco
Iowa State Fair
Poppies Sold Sellout by Legion Auxiliary
One thousand poppies were sold last Saturday by the Legion Auxiliary with help from the Junior Auxiliary. This tops recent years as 1935 saw 761, 1936 897, and in nearby Oskaloosa 1500 were sold. Top sellers were Leona Vos with 163 and Georgia Van Gorkum with 150. After remittance to the State Department, the net proceeds stay in Pella for welfare work.
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Legion Auxiliary
Oskaloosa Herald
Leona Vos
Georgia van Gorkum
State Dept
Pella
The
Home For the Aged News Briefs
Foster-parents Mr and Mrs Geenen left Tuesday for a three week vacation in northwestern Iowa and other places. They were accompanied by Mrs Van Ryswyk and Mrs De Witt. Mrs Goulooze of Holland Michigan visited Mrs M Van Gorp last week. Mr and Mrs M E Blom of Delta Iowa visited his brothers Evert and Dries. Mrs G Brouwer is on the sick list and Mrs Bosma is improving nicely.
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G. Brouwer
Bosma
Tulip Time Celebration Bill Submission Deadline
Notice to all debtors to file all outstanding bills with Treasurer Tempkes before Saturday June 12 1937 The Finance Committee must obtain the complete cost of the celebration and itemized statements by June 12 to secure funds for payment Pella's Tulip Time Finance Committee
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Tempkes
Pella
Collision Near Sels Home Ends Light Car Damage
Fred Lautenbach and John Klein backed cars from the Pete Sels home Sunday afternoon and met in the street. Both drivers exclaimed and the impact caused light damage to both vehicles with no injuries reported.
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Fred Lautenbach
Pete Sels
John Klein
Fred
John
Tulip bulb care guidelines from L. W. Hartley
Simple rules for tulip bulbs cover digging timing by foliage color, stem pruning near the bloom, two year cycles for digging in late June or early July, and storage guidance in a cool dry place. Do not cut green foliage as it preserves vitality for future blooms.
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L. W. Hartley
Rev Nordlund to Leave Pella Church for West Virginia
Rev Ralph T Nordlund resigns from Pella Baptist church after seven years to accept a call at Randolph Street church in Charleston West Virginia He and his family will move around June 20 after visiting his mother in De Smet South Dakota Nordlund arrived at Pella January 12 1930 from Forest Park Chicago IL He is described as a diligent pastor and capable minister with church growth noted The church has not yet chosen a successor and is searching for a new pastor.
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Ralph T. Nordlund
Pella Baptist Church
Randolph Street
Charleston
West
de Smet
South Dakota
Nordlund
Pella
Forest Park Church
Chicago
Ill
Rev Williams to Address High School Graduation
Graduation exercises for eighth grade and high school will be held tonight at 7 30 in the high school. Rev M H Williams of the Christian church in Oskaloosa will deliver the address. Diplomas for the senior class and certificates of promotion for the eighth grade will be awarded. It will be the final appearance of Supt Frush and Principal Wilking, who have resigned. No admission charge. public invited.
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M. H. Williams
The
Christian Church
Oskaloosa
Supt
Frush
Wilking
Blommers Promoted to Shenandoah High School
Paul J. Blommers, connected with Dunlap Iowa schools for five years, will next year teach mathematics at Shenandoah high school. A Central College 1932 graduate, this marks a decided promotion and is congratulated by the community.
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Paul J. Blommers
Dunlap
Iowa
Shenandoah High School
Blommers
Central College
Must See They Did Not Die In Vain Memorial Address
Allan A. Herrick, Des Moines attorney, urged on Memorial Day that the World War dead must not die in vain. The event featured an eve parade with students and veterans, Legion members in new uniforms, and remarks on universal sacrifice and the need to share war costs, ending with a prayer and patriotic songs.
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Herrick
Des Moines
Allan A. Herrick
Camp Fire Gideoy
Seon Legion Band
Vani Yeen-Van Hemry
Soldier Monument
Legion Post
van Hemert
World War Veterans of van Veen-Van Hemert American Legion
Color Guard
Guard of Honor
Tiger House Play Delights Pella High Audience
Pella high school presented the senior class play Tiger House to large audiences on Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week. The production impressed with an entertaining performance from all cast members and showcased the school's fine talent.
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Pella
Van Zante Loses Money In College Commencement Crowding
J T Van Zante, a local auctioneer, was relieved of 13 one dollar bills and a $19 check during the Central college commencement at First Reformed church. He believes a pickpocket struck in the crowd while graduates were congratulated, including his daughter Miss Viretta Van Zante. Police have no clue to the thief. another local was victimized two years ago. He warns others to guard cash in large crowds.
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J. T. van Zante
Central College
First Reformed Church
van Zante
Viretta van Zante
William de Gous
Doors mixed up in barber shop notice corrected
A local notice clarifies the incorrect door direction for Case Vis’ barber shop near Van Sittert’s store. It should read second door to the right on the upper floor. Also reports the birth of Betty Colleen Van Gorp, a second daughter born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Van Gorp.
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Case Vis
van Sittert
P. R. van Gorp
Betty Colleen
School Day Well Attended At Pella Christian Alliance
A large crowd attended the Thursday School Day event in Pella with members of the Pella Christian Alliance. Rev. Jerry Bott of Austinville spoke in English and Rev. C. Witt spoke in Hollandian. They stressed Christian education as contests and refreshments were provided by the fire canton, making for a pleasant and profitable occasion.
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Pella Christian Alliance
Jerry Bott
Austinville
Town
C. Witteighton
Canton
Chief of Police Stricken With Appendicitis on Duty
Pella’s chief of police Joe De Hoog fell ill on Tuesday and underwent an emergency operation at Mahaska County Hospital in Oskaloosa. He was rushed there after a 4:30 p.m. visit, and reports say a delay could have caused a burst appendix. He is resting easily. Night officer Dave Thomas covers day duties, with M. J. Clock as temporary right man.
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Pella
Joe de Hoog
Mahaska County Hospital
Oskloosa
de Hoog
Oskaloosa
Do- Hoog
Dave Thomas
M. J. Clock
John Van Essen Visits Chicago for Business and Pleasure
Watchmaker John Van Essen spent last week in Chicago for business and visiting friends. He traveled by bus and enjoyed the fine outlook for crops and prosperity across lines of business, reflecting optimism in the area.
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John van Essen
Chicago
How Many Cups Of Coffee Can You Drink
John Varenkamp of Raleigh relates a tall tale from about 95 years ago when he rode a huckster wagon for John Gas. He says he drank 21 cups of coffee in one day while traveling the country, noting beer would have affected him less at home.
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John Varenkamp
Raleigh
Mr. Varenkamp
John Gas
van den Berg Electric
East Is Baseball Wild Says Boat East Is Baseball Wild Says Boat
J Gilbert Boat recently toured eastern cities for the Rolsereen company and reports baseball talk dominates streets in Detroit. He notes the breakout topic is Mickey Cochrane the Tigers manager who was struck by a Bump Hadley pitch and discusses the incident as a national calamity.
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J. Gilbert Boat
Ea Crn
Rolsereen Company
Detroit
Mich
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit Tigers
Irving
Bump) Hadley
New York Yankees
Cochrane
Church Service Sunday for War Dead Impresses Parishioners
Rev Anthony Haverkamp of First Reformed preached a memorial service honoring World War dead. He linked wells dug by Abraham and Jacob to the essential resources and the pioneers courage. The ceremony included a Legion quartet and representation from G A R Ladies, American Legion and its Auxiliary, and junior groups.
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Anthony Haverkamp
First Reformed Church
Abraham
Jacob
Haverkamp
United States
American Legion
G. A. R. Ladies of the Relief Corps
Son of Former Central President Sends Message
A telegram from Herman C Beyl of Syracuse New York son of the late Dr John Lewis Beyl former president of Central College Pella Iowa is read with interest by Beyl family friends He asserts his father would wish Central College God speed in its extension program praising the school as guided by American sons and daughters of a new Holland and their Reformed churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman C. Beyl
Syracuse
N. Y
John Lewis Beyl
Central College
Beyl
Pella
Towa
Central
Fruit and Vegetable Store Closes for Summer
The Pella Fruit and Vegetable Store on Franklin Street has closed for the summer. Manager Elden Hunt says summer losses outweigh profits for a business handling fruit and vegetables exclusively. Hunt, from Nevada Iowa, left Tuesday for Wyoming to work on the Seminole Dam project and hopes to reopen after the first frost. Harold Barwicker, who assisted Hunt, also returned to Nevada Iowa.
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Pella
Franklin Street
Elden Hunt
Hunt
Nevada
Iowa
Wyoming
Seminole Dam
Polla
Harold Barwicker
Mr. Hunt
Notice to holders of Pella Stamp Notes
Arrangements are under way to retire the entire issue of Stamp Notes. Holders should deposit notes with K. H. Bean at Marion County State Bank or Smorénburg at Pella National Bank to receive a receipt. Retirement complete date not specified.
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K. H. Bean
Marion County State Bank
Smorénburg
Pella National Bank
Admission to swimming pool not very high
Federated Club sponsors season tickets for a new swimming pool opening June 15. Prices are set to be affordable: children 1.60, 16 and under 2.50, adults 4.00, plus 80 ticket coupon books for 5.00. Season tickets grant check room access. sales support pool equipment and operation. committee lists and commission for young sellers.
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Women’s Federated Club
Anle
Manyildren
Horder
M. C. van Gorp
Harold Sack
West End
T. G. Fultz
North End
Gerald Rysdam
East, End
Dave Thomas
South End
M. Kempkes
Over $32,000 Raised for College Extension Here
Local supporters report $32,542 in contributions to the Central College Extension Program. Dr. Irwin J. Lubbers urged further outreach, noting many residents remain to be approached. The campaign office will close soon as organizers anticipate additional funds from crops and East backers.
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Central College Extension
Pella
Citizens’ Organization
Irwin J. Lubbers
Lubbers
George H. Mennenga
Main Street
Jacob Prins
Second Reformed Church
General Synod of the Reformed Church
Asbury Park
N. J
Central
Mennenga
George G. Gaass
Charles F. Dykstra
Reformed Church
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News of Home For the Aged
Rev. Nordlund
West Virginia
Randolph St
Rev. Williams
Paul Blommers
Shenandoah
W. S. van Hemert
Mr. Herrick
Frank de Jong
America
Legion Quartette
T. Kempkes
Leonard Allen
Ralph Grundman
Geo. Ver Steeg
George Burr
Oskaloosa Legion Post
G. Menning
Tiger House
Georgia van Gorkom
Hayes
Madeline Diekema
Bertha Mae Carson
Booth
Carol Carson
Orleath Vogelaar
Betty Ht
Pres. Jr
Jean van Gorkom
Marcia Kuyper
Phyllis Ver Steeg
Central Park
Poppi
J.T. van Zante
Fultz
Junior Legion Au
West Market
Baseball Wild
Rev. Haverkamp
Federated Club
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