Wilson Renominated in Iowa Governor Primary Fight
Governor George A. Wilson won renomination as the Republican candidate for Iowa governor with 163,937 votes as 2,450 precincts reported. Democratic contender Lorraine Valentine defeated Breen for the Democratic nomination 65,697 to 48,713. County results show L. F. Bousquet and Ben Du Pree winning local posts, with tight totals for other state tickets and county offices.
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George A. Wilson
Iowa
H.R. Gross
Knudson
Valentine
Breen
Pella
L. F. Bousquet
Ben du Pree
M. Langerak
George Gezel
Republican
Ross
Wilson
Breen Valenti
Rnor
Harris
Hickenlooper
Earl Miller
Mason
Miller
Mullin
Chetakers
Foarde
Shaw
Rechey Polst
Simmer
Clark
Stewas
Mark Thornburg
Curran
Housh Murray Zellmer
Davies
Wee
Everett
Hogo
Harry Hageman
Arthur
Gruickshank
Griffin
Gunderson
McGinnis
Roan
Seff
Van
Democra
Conway
Seee
Vaughn
White
Cunningham
Faul . Ford
Seddon
Waddell
BE. F. Fox
OWA
Senate
Ben. Pukree
H. Haselhuhn
Hollis
L. Bybee
First Band Concert of Season at Tulp Toren
Next Saturday evening June 8 the Chamber of Commerce Band will present the first concert of the summer. The director promises something special and notes the beautifully lit Tulip Tower as the venue with a public address system to reach all within hearing distance. Citizens are urged to attend and enjoy a respite from war worries.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tinger
Tulp Toren
Farmers See Film on Fight Against Grain Scourge
A one reel motion picture titled Black Scourge showcases the farmer and science collaboration in battling grain smuts and seedling blight. Shot on farms, experiment stations, and labs it features wheat smut and other diseases, highlighting the tools science provides to protect the bread basket. The film screens at New Holland Theatre on Saturday June 8.
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New Holland Theatre
Card of Thanks for Mr. M. T. Sels
May God bless all who have been so kind during the sickness and passing of our dear husband and father M. T. Sels. Gratitude is also given for kindness shown afterward. Mrs. M. T. Sels, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Bogeards.
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M. T. Sels
A. P. Bogeards
County by Republicans and wil be up by Earl Watking
Earl Watking Bomar reports that county affairs will be up in November with Republicans in focus. The note hints at upcoming political contests and party alignment impacting local governance.
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Earl Watking
Bomar
Pella Men Prize Winners In Contest
Two Pella auto salesmen are among 794 nationwide winners in a Fisher Body and General Motors contest. E Rolenbrander placed fourth in his zone and Morris Meer eighth. both work for White Way Auto Company in Chevrolet division. Grand national winners receive a 4 day trip to the 1940 New York World’s Fair. Regional winners get cash or merchandise prizes.
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Pella Auto
Fisher Body
General Motors
William S. McLean
White Way Auto Company
Chevrolet
E. Rolenbrander
Morris I
Er Meer
General Motor Dealer Organization
Evening of June 13 Business Men Gather
The Chamber of Commerce will hold an important evening meeting on June 13 to elect directors for the coming year. A list of candidates will be published next week, same as Biay 30th. Officials request no dates for that evening and urge full attendance. Bulletins on grasshopper and chinch bug control available by writing to Iowa State College Bulletin Office.
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Chamber of Commerce
Biay
Iowa State College
First Band Concert Program at Alford March
The program lists pieces such as Purple Carnival ae Feist Medley No. 2 Brie 5 Polka Dots Jupiter Carnival Over ture Wood Pecker Song Fox Trot and more. Performers include Junior High and High School Twirlers under Micky Ver Ploeg Marilyn De Cook June Allen Marcia Kuyper Lu Ella Vander Waal Carol Cook Madeline Vander Zyl Ruth Klein Jayne Veenman and others with solos by Leonard Ali and Victor Herbert.
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Alford
Ae Feist
Buechtel
Cornet
Mr. Hollebrands
Vander Linden
Mr. Lensink
Overture
Barnard
Fox Trot
Lazzaro
Micky Ver Ploeg
Marilyn de Cook
June Allen
Marcia Kuyper
Tulip Fields In Holland Report Unharmed Amid War Uncertainty
A Central College notice from New York based bulb shipper states Holland bulb fields behind the North Sea dunes appear undamaged despite war. Production may drop but stock could exist. shipping to the United States hinges on wartime routes and peace, with bulk season timing uncertain. A stray line mentions British vessels and refueling plans in Signe.
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Central College Student Industries
Tull Bulb
New York City
Holland
Berlin
North Sea
United States
Central College to Host Youth Meet June 8 15
Central College will host a Youth Fellowship Conference on campus from June 8 to 15. Leaders include Drs Paul and Mrs Harrison Rev J Ottipoby and Prof Andre Blanche. Delegates from Iowa Illinois and nearby areas expected amid devotional sessions recreation and sunset services with the theme Widening Horizons in Christian Living.
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Central College
Drukker
Amon
Paul Harrison
Reformed Church
J. Ottipoby
Andre Blanche
Brewton
Alabama
Iowa
Mlinois
Douwstra
Prins
Ottipoby
Dal
Herbert G. Mentink
Pelli
Van Haaftens Buy South Pella Station
Van Haaftens bought the Phillips Service Station on Oskaloosa Street from Cu Ey Van Rees. Ralph Richards will manage the station for them. The station will feature Mobil oil and Mobilgas. Mr. Van Rees plans to operate a restaurant at Lynnville.
Memorial Day Big Shoot At Pella Gun Club
About fifty to sixty sportsmen gathered at Pella Gun Club on Memorial Day for the annual shoot. Nearly six thousand targets were thrown and Albany's Kittenger topped the day by breaking 97 of 100. Plans are already underway for an invitation shoot on the Fourth of July.
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Pella
Gratitude for Kind Deeds after Father Peter Van Gen deren
The children thank friends neighbors and relatives for the many kind deeds performed for our dear father Peter Van Gen deren before his death and for us thereafter.
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Peter van Genderen
Thatmenee
Alan
Thanking neighbors for support after loss of Albert Hoksbergen
The family of Albert Hoksbergen thanks neighbors friends and relatives for their help and sympathy after the loss of husband and father. They appreciate floral offerings and acknowledge Mrs Albert Hoksbergen and children.
Thanks for kindness during our loss of H. J. Veldhuizen
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors relatives and friends for kindnesses shown during the sickness and death of our father and grandfather H. J. Veldhuizen Special thanks go to Rev J Vander Ploog and aunt Mrs G Van Dusseldorp and family for their time home and support during bereavement Appreciation is also extended for the beautiful flowers from those who shared in our loss
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H. J. Veldhuizen
Rev. J. Vander Ploog
Vote in Pella and Lake Prairie Townships Names and offices listed
The article lists judicial and township officials for Pella and Lake Prairie including Vander Ploog Vander Sydo Constable A Butt Lake Woratela Harold Veenstra Fenrl Van Gorp and others with 1942 term and district trustees. No nominations are noted and a note mentions Tang-nacked birds balance flight by neck extension.
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Democrats
Justice of the Peace
Vander ‘Ploog Vander Sydo
A. Butt Lake Woratela
Harold Veenstra
Fenrl van Gorp Ard
Barney Monge
Aie WardeMinie
Vin Miswaaly Lake Prairie
Red Cross Drive Surpasses Goal For Netherlands Relief
Pella residents contributed 1021.28 for war relief, with 620.00 remitted to Red Cross National Headquarters. The balance 501.28 is proposed for the Netherlands relief fund, available to donors who specify Netherlands support.
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Red Cross
Pella
National
St. Louis
Missouri
United States
Netherlands
Holland
Red Cross Fund
FFA BOYS TEST 45 VARIETIES OF HYBRID CORN
The Future Farmer boys test 45 corn hybrids for yield at the Dick Ver Meer farm on the town’s east highway. Each variety is planted in six plots for uniform results and is labeled for easy viewing. Companies in the test include Pioneer, De Kalb, Funk, Pfister, Crutt Hybrid, McCurdy and Sons, and Will Dokendorff. Harvest and weighing occur this fall with a field day to share results.
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Dick Ver Meer
Kool House
Pioneer Hybrid Corn Company
Des Moines
de Kalb Hybrid Corn Company
de Kalb
Mlinois
Funks Hybrid Corn Company
Bloomington
Tfl
Pfisters
Crcutt ‘Hybrid Corn Company
Monroe
Iowa
McCurdy and Sons
Cedar
Will Dockendorff and Sons
Danville
Lets Get That Swimming Pool Open Saturday
Subscriptions to open the swimming pool are short. With about 650 dollars already in, 1190 more are needed to open Thursday, 1110 for Friday, and 1000 for Saturday. If more are received by Friday or Saturday, one day may be opened. City Office or Black 221 can assist with subscription returns.
Simco Service Station Taken Over by Mr. Simmer
Ottumwa businessman Mr. Keith Simmer arrived in Pella to assume ownership of the South Pella Simco station. He will oversee initial improvements before resuming his tank wagon duties for Simco operations in Ottumwa and Des Moines and expects several applicants for the local position.
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Keith Simmer
Ottumwa
Pella
South Pella
Simmer
Des Moines
Simco
Ice Cream Social At The Banner Bearer Church
A church event at The Banner Bearer Soci Ley Reformed Church hosts an ice cream social on a Wednesday evening in June. Funds or attendance likely support church activities. Local residents are invited to participate and enjoy desserts.
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Soci Ley Reformed Church
Ribaldata
Bnd
Church Lawe. Es
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G. T. Clark
Walter E. Wellens
T. W. Ward
Meyer Langerak
J. Rex Weddle
James Flockhart
Sheriff Aptutttona
Paul Applegate
Cass Metcalf
Louie Rehor
Beulah E. Hayes
Ruth A. Zugg
Clarence A. Kading
Bert McCoy
Dwight A. Mater
M. A. Barnes
J. Frank Clark
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Anver
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Bastiaan van Veen
Carroll Johnson
Knoxville
Marion
RFIL
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Signe
Central
Dr. Drukker
van Haaftens
Albert Hoksbergen
Pella and
Lake Prairie Townships
John R. van Gorp
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
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Earl Blacard Wi le A. Senta
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Wm. Langerak
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