Progress on Public Pool in Pella and Kittenball Field Plan
City council reports progress securing a public swimming pool including a 11 acre tile mill site option at 4000 dollars and ERA funds totaling 13450 for materials and labor. FERA may provide 2500 for pool materials and 3000 plus 10 percent skilled labor, with local labor. Board discusses using college field for kittenball and requests talks with college president Dr Lubbers. A new fire truck up to 2500 dollars approved and extra firefighter added at the light plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Vernon Fisher County Fera
Fisher
Des Moines
PERA
FERA
ERA
Countimen
Fultz
Kittenball League
Lubbers
Two Men Injured In Fall From Scaffold In Iowa
Ed Jansen suffered two cracked ribs after a 14 foot scaffold collapse while shingling at Marion Pothoven home in Oskaloosa. Jansen rests at home for now. Pothoven also injured with two cracked vertebrae and placed in a cast, later returned home, likely to walk with crutches soon. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Robert Gosselin visited friends in Pella, with Angeline Van Dur en, sister of Mrs Gosselin, also visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jansen
Marion Pothoven
Oskaloona
Mr. Jansen
Bhut
Mr. Pethoven
Jangen
Morey
Sharon Star
Robert Gosselin
Pella
Angeline van Duren
Mrs. Gosselin
May rainfall totals and near record in 1935
May rainfall reached 9.15 inches, not a new record but within 0.53 inch of the 9.68-inch 1903 mark. Total for May 1935 was around 18 inches, with normal May precipitation at 3.82 inches. Excess over normal and overall infall figures are noted in the report.
College Presents Fine Drama As Senior Play
The Senior class staged Peter Grimm by David Belasco, a spiritualistic drama about the living influenced by the dead. The production featured a well cast ensemble with Arthur Bennink and Vera Newgard in leading roles and Frances M. Bailey directing.
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College
Peter Grimm
David Belasco
Arthur Bennink
Vera Newgard
Frances M. Bailey
Van Den Berg Electric Co Wins Big Knoxville Contract
The Van Den Berg Electric Co. this week closed a major contract to wire the new C. C. camp in west Knoxville near the Veterans hospital. Local officials congratulate the firm on landing the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van den Berg Electric Co
C. C. Camp
Knoxville
Veterans Hospital
Coffee Shop Opens With Strong Opening Day Iow a
Mr and Mrs Blecha proprietors of the Pella Coffee Shop report a formal opening Saturday with several hundred cups of coffee and cookies served. The neat attractive place offers well cooked meals, courteous service, and steady patronage, signaling a strong bid for local patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Blecha
Pella
Politics and a Post Office Tree in Town Riff
A local mail shover, Paul Lautenbach, keeps a tree bearing large pears during Hoover but now small wild plums under Roosevelt. The piece hints at political humor or warning tied to voting patterns, suggesting the tree mirrors the administration and may harbor parasites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lautenbach
Roosevelt
Republian
Paul
Legion Post Helps Wounded Veteran In Des Moines Rescue
The Van Veen Van Hemert American Legion led by Commander Van Gorkom and service officer Van Sittert aided Lyle Mick, a World War II wounded veteran, after a torn shrapnel injury resurfaced while changing a tire. They arranged rapid transfer to the Des Moines Veterans Hospital where surgery followed within hours, with Dr Beck coordinating care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Veen-Van Hemert Post American Legion
George ‘van, Gorkom
W. D. van’ Sittert
Lyle Mick
Mick
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
Legion
van Gorkom
van Sittert
Des Moines
Beck
Notice to the Public by Carl Aschenbrunner
Dr Carl Aschenbrunner announces return from the legislature and readiness to treat patients in ear eye nose and throat care. Glasses fitted and eye care services offered by a physician and surgeon at his practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Aschenbrenner
True Greatness Studied At Baccalaureate Sermon
The Rev John S Terlouw preached on true greatness at a college baccalaureate service using Johns gospel and Matthew text. Dr Trewin J Labbe led the service with Central College choir and Ruth Dykstra on organ. The message urged regeneration and serving others as Jesus did, opposing worldly self seeking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Terlouw
Bethany Refor Ehurch
Michigan
Reformed Church
Trewin J. Labbe
den College
Central College
Ruth Dykstra
Re Louw
Jesus
Christ
Farewell Chapel Held by Rev Bert Brouwer at College
The college held a farewell chapel led by Rev Bert Brouwer of Orange City speaking on 1 Sam chapter seventeen. He urged facing challenges without complaint, praised using one’s talents for God, and noted battles ahead. Alumni spoke briefly and awards were given for debate oratory extempore speaking and athletics by several named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stev
Bert Brouwer
Orange City
Helen Keller
Martha Firth
G. H. Douwstra
Hull
G. L. Vander Linden
Falton
Inl
Fikse
Everts
Enos
Heaven of
Vriesland
Mich
Will Kooi
Melvin Roetman
James Huygens
George Ganss
Cunera van Emmerik
Frances Bailey
Len Winer
Tree Bears Fruit Soon After Planting in Washington Street
Harold Sack reports a tree on his Washington Street premises, planted a year ago and bought from Oak Grove Nursery in Pella, now bearing 160 small apples as proof of its growth. Also noted are visits by Rey and Mrs Ter Louw and family from Grand Rapids to Mrs Vander Hart, with preaching at Second Reformed Church and travel plans to Holland, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Sack
Washington S
Oak Grove
Pella
Harold
Memorial Day Observance at Pella Honors War Dead
Memorial Day observances in Pella united the city as Legionaires Auxiliary members and the Women’s Relief Corps decorated graves, then paraded past Central Park. Dr. J J Lubbers spoke on recollection, patriotism, realization, and aspiration, warning that only those who reap financial gains from war win, and urging no more wars. He cited the enormous costs and the human toll, including 30 million killed and nine million orphans, concluding with a call for aid to prevent future conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Women’s Relief Corps
Central College
Webster
Central Park
Diller van der Ploeg
Legion Post
Frank de Jong
First Christian Reformed Church
Assembly
America
Th Legion
T. Kempkes
George Ver Steeg
L. M. Henry
Leonard Allen
J. J. Lubbers
G. Meaning
Third Reformed Church
Lubbers
Egypt
Des Moines
Appreciation for The Tulip Edition Chron icle May 16 1935
Dear Friend Sadler appreciation note praising the Tulip Time edition of the Chronicle published May 16 1935. The writer Extols the staff and edition as rich in interest and graphic quality. Mentions Dutch unity motto Fe drat maakt magt and notes Tulip celebration committee in Holland Michigan and Coopersville nearby.
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Vella
Sadler
the Chronicle
Holland
Michigan
DEVO
Coopersville
Onicle, Mich
Midget Band to Play in Pella on June 11
Fort Madison’s Midget Band, on its fifth annual tour, will give a concert in Central Park Pella on Tuesday June 11 at 8:00 p.m. The program includes chalk talk and a ventriloquist act. The 26 players aged 13 on average are from sixth to ninth grade. rain previously forced a halt, but locals hope for a large crowd and warm reception.
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Pella
Fort Madison
Central Park
Prizes Awarded at University Farewell Chapel
At the college farewell chapel on Wednesday morning prizes were announced. Burton Paulin won the ennia Tournament men’s singles gold medal from the College Athletic Association. Margaret Vander Keift earned the women’s singles gold medal from the National Bank. Henry Geery received the Philo Cup for the all around track champion. A note adds that one in forty babies born in Iowa annually are born at University Hospital in Iowa City.
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College
Ennia
The
College Athletic Association
Burton Paulin
Pella ‘National Bank
Margaret Vander Keift
Kilomathian Literary Society
Henry Geery
Graduates Celebrate Public School Commencement
An audience crowded the high school auditorium for the public and high school commencement. Dr Lubbers of Central College gave the address Building For the Future. The program included music by the high school orchestra and Glee Club, eighth grade certificates, and 52 high school diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ld. Lubbers
Central College
Karl van Rees
Rls Glee Club
G. HL
Lankelaa
Jacob Prins
G. Menning
Sargent Radio Broadcast At 6 45 Saturday
John Wynberg Sargent Feed dealer urges local listeners to tune in Saturday morning at 6 45 on station KANT Des Moines 1920 kilocycles for a program featuring four testimonials on the merits of Sargent's feeds Gov Harry Nice of Maryland telegraphs governors urging an immediate conference on effects of the supreme court NRA decision and asks Gov Herbert Lehman of New York to organize
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wynberg
Sargent
KANT
Des Moines
Harry Nice
Maryland
Supreme Court
NRA
Herbert Lehman
New York
Condensed News of State and Nation Highlights
A survey of scattered items notes Joe 10, Sioux City, wounded by a bullet during a play event and various local incidents. Reports cover a 7 percent teacher pay raise for Burlington schools, fundraising for a Fayette County dairy team trip, and political moves in Hungary and the United States. Other items include wedding licenses issued in Burlington, generous gifts from the Gardner Cowles Foundation, a fatal bus accident in Los Angeles, legislative staff deaths, and a raid on graft probes with Roosevelt, NRA, and bank subpoenas in play. Also noted are a missing child search, kidnappings linked to Tacoma, and a man burned starting a kitchen fire in Red Oak.
Fourth of July Program Planned by Civic League
The Pella Christian Civic League outlines plans for a July Fourth celebration to be held in Central Park or West Market. Dr. R R Brown of Gospel Tabernacle Omaha will speak both afternoon and evening, with potential singing group. Canteen handled by college auxiliary. $10 prizes authorized for contests. sports committee chaired by Paul Lautenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Vark
Kittenball League
Pella Christian Civic League
Ark
Ben Vogelanr
Franklin Street
Central Park
West Market
Dr. Brown
R.R. Brown
Gospel Tabernacle
Omaha
Nebr
Paul Lautenbach
Gerrit de Boer
RE. V. Gond
Local College Honors Award Winners At Commencement
Central College at the First Reformed church honored students with numerous prizes for scholarship leadership and oratory. Winners include Harold Haverkamp for Senior Excellence, Vera Newgard for highest grades, Delphi Society for Mennenga Cup, and Arthur Bennink for Leadership in Christian Activities. Other honors went to Ralph Menning, Betty Bennink, Greta De Koster, Ruth Boot, John Ubben, Sophia Benes, William Kolenbrander, Pearl Shinn, and Donald Elscott among many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
First Reformed Church
Priz
Dean Pietenpol
Harold Haverkamp
Julia van Houweling
Vera Newgard
Col Mennenga
George Mennenga
Delphi Society
H. J. Pietenpol
Arthur Bennink
A. B. van Houweling
Ralph. Menning
Arnold Schippers
George Gaass
Betty Bennink
Greta de Koster
Kate Keables Beard
Ruth Boot
J. Ackerman Coles
John Ubben
Sophia Benes
Ralph Mennin Ible
G. H. Douwstra
Full
Iowa
William Kolenbrander
Andrew Rn
Foreign Missione
William J. van Kersen
Misa Pearl Shinn
Rev. S. Vander Werf
Iren van Haaften
Murray Cox
Irzaret
Luella Cox
Donald Elscott
A. Ristory
Iven
Rcan
Winkerry
Renaud
Mankian
Forest Decker
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van den Berg
Good Samaritan
Church
Herbert
Herbert Hoover
Irtea
J Lubbers
Towa
University Hospital
Towa City
Dr. Lubbers
Tubbers
Ddy Roosevelt
Sargent Radio
Joe
Sioux City
Burlington Public Schools
Board of Education
Fayette County
Newentle
Tyne
England
Town State Dairy Association
Hungary
Tibor Eckhardt
Small Landowners’ Party
Julius Goemboes
Democratic National Committee
House of Representa
Burlington
Mary Fitzpatrick
Gardner Cowles Foundation
H. W. Drake
Los Angeles
Calif
Sidney
Hamburg
Ruth Humble
Ottumwa
Roy Stevens
Wapello County
Statehouse
Gov. Herring
Woodbury County Grand Jury
Navy
San Diego
Marion Ruth Ue Ti
Aronsville
Ng Yo
Rom
Department of Justice
George Weyerhaeser
Tacoma
Wash
George Powell
John von Herberg
Seattle
Francis Duhlman
Red Oak
California State Supreme Court
Tom Mooney
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Ruth Parker
City Recorder
Clarinda
Creston
Council Bluffs
George Weyerhaeuser
Notthy
Peter D. Treadway
Cleveland
Ohio
Ruth Steese
Civic League
R. R. Brown
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