Diamond Ring Contest Opens With Laurels Lead
The American Legion sponsors a popular pageant for a queen with a diamond ring prize. Miss Laurel Hendricks leads the field. Miss Gertrude Bruinekool close behind as voting runs toward July fourth. Entry remains open for three weeks and coupons with each dollar purchase determine votes, with rules to prevent fraud. A Legion committee tabulates weekly results for local papers.
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Laurel Hendricks
Gertrude Bruinekool
American Legion
Legion Committee
Igakshapdauaseers
Lorel Hendricks
Marie Vander Beek
Betty Butts
Nellie Vos
June Storeman
Mae Plette
Elizabeth Wesselin
Minnie van Vark
Frances Ver Steeg
Marie Griener
Lola Renaud
Wilma Vander Linden
Olive Fox
Anna Tysseling
Wilma van Gorp
Dorothy Synhorst
Alice Bosveld
Janet DeReus
Betty de Haas
Jessie Vanden Berg
Lucile den Adel Verba Verbeek
Louise Gladstone
Commission thanks Chronicle for free service to government
The U S Civil Service Commission acknowledges the Chronicle for cooperating in recruiting by printing examination notices. It notes about 6000 newspapers carry notices and that this letter of appreciation is sent to newspapers in this form. John T. Doyle signs as Secretary.
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Board of Civil Service Examiners
The
Chronicle
Federal Civil Service
John T. Doyle
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Old Civil War Veteran Made Honorary Legionaire
Alton's sole surviving Civil War veteran S R Lipma, who served from 1862 to 1865, was surprised by Floyd Post American Legion with an honorary membership. Chas W Hoeven presented a speech and pinned the Legion lapel badge beside his G A R badge at a Memorial Day program.
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Alton
S. R. Lipma
Floyd Post
American Legion
The
Alton Democrat
Air Mail Reception for Lindbergh Postmaster Urges Support
L F Bosquet, Postmaster, promotes a nationwide air mail tribute to Captain Charles A Lindbergh. Citizens are urged to mail a 10 cent expression of appreciation to the Postmaster General in Washington, with envelopes marked via air mail. Letters may be deposited in any post office box to arrive for the reception.
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Charles ‘A. Lindbergh
Washington
Charles “A. Lindbergh
Washington, D. C
Near East Relief Lecturer Coming to High School
A Near East Relief lecturer, Mr C G Chakerain, will present an illustrated talk at the city high school on Friday night June 17. He will show reels of devastation and reconstruction in the Near East, recounting Armenian massacres and relief efforts. Admission is free with a voluntary offering taken at Sunday services on June 19. all are invited.
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C. G. Chakerain
Near East
Lief
Chakerain
Symma Ty
Palestine
Turkey
Syria
Armenia
II Ovic
Mrs. Coles Music Pupils Recital Delightful Evening
Thirty five pupils of Mrs S F Cole presented a two hour recital at her home on Friday evening June 3. The program featured solos duets and a six handed piano piece by three young girls eight years old who were among the stars of the program.
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S. F. Cole
Central Park Cafe Expands at Busy Roadside Stop
The Central Park Cafe, rebuilt by Mulpolder Bros two years ago, adds a new basement refrigerating room and an ice plant. The facility can store a full day’s supply of food and drinks and freeze about 150 pounds of ice daily from pure water. The upgrades boost efficiency, safety, and appeal for locals and travelers alike.
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Central Park Cafe
Mulpolder Bros
Central Park
First Reformed Church Names Cemetery Graceland
By a resolution of the Board of Deacons of the First Reformed Church the church cemetery shall be named Graceland cemetery. The action designates the cemetery as a church property and records the official naming.
Bake sale at Klyn & De Winters market draws crowds
The Golden Rule class of the Baptist church will hold a bake sale at Klyn and De Winters market on Saturday afternoon, June 11. Proceeds support church activities. Ed Pllette presides. H Vanden Oever listed as secretary in the notice.
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Goldren
The
Baptist Church
Klyn & de Winters Market
Reception for the new pastor in Pella
Rev. Henry C. Jacobs and his family arrive in Pella from Rochester New York for a church reception at Second Reformed Church this evening. Jacobs returns to Iowa born in Sioux County and trained at Holland Michigan seminary graduating 1917. Installation Friday evening will be conducted by pastors and ministers of Pella and vicinity.
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Henry C. Jacobs
Second Reformed Church
Pella
Rochester
N. Y
Jacobs
Brighton Reformed Church
Michigan
Mr. Jacobs
Sioux County
Towa
Holland
Albany
Reformed Church
Mrs George Sadler to Study in New York
Mrs. George F. Sadler left Wednesday evening for New York City to complete a course in permanent waving and hair care. She chose the Nestle Circuline Process after examining machines and methods. She will be gone several weeks and upon return will equip a studio at home with up to date equipment and maintain contact with Nestle studios. Her thoroughness and skill are noted, and locals expect a studio unmatched in the state.
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George F. Sadler
New York City
Nestle
Sadler
Pella Boys at Boone YMCA Camp
A group of Pella boys is at the Des Moines YMCA camp near Boone this week for an outing. They arrived Thursday and will return Friday when another Pella group will take their place. Leaders Ray Brom, Jean Kuyper, and Bill Bosch head the party with younger boys Jack Rhyns burger Hespers Kuyper Rudolph Ulrich Donald Heerema Bob Goedhart Don Dykstra and Norman Langerak present.
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Des Moines Y. M. C. A
Boone
Ray Brom
Jean Kuyper
Bill Bosch
Jack Rhynsburger
Hespers Kuyper
Rudolph Ulrich
Donald Heerema
Bob Goedhart
Don Dykstra
Norman Langerak
New Baptist Pastor Set To Lead Pella Church
Rev George C Conrad, recently arriving from Rochester, will visit with his congregation in Minnesota before joining Pella Baptist Church. He will preach his first sermon on June 19 as Mrs Conrad accompanies him.
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George C. Conrad Ward
George C. Conrad
Pella Baptist Church
Rochester
Minnesota
Conrad
Pella
Marion County Auto Number Changes Again
Iowa’s 1928 plates are being produced at Anamosa reformatory. Marion County cars will carry number 55 next year, replacing 57 used this year and 68 prior. Jasper and Mahaska counties influence Marion’s position in the county sequence.
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Iowa
Anamosa
Marion County
Marion
Pella
Jasper
Mahaska County
Marion’s
Mahaska
Jasper County
Federated Club Musical Program Delights Members
The Women's Federated Club met at Mrs. G. T. Vogelaar's home with strong attendance. The program centered on music featuring two solos by Anna Tysseling and two piano pieces by Mrs. W. G. Vander Ploeg. Mrs. Nora Scholte reported on the Davenport state convention. The meeting included usual business and refreshments.
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Federated Club
G. T. Vogelaar
Anna Tysseling
Pella
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Knoxville
Vander Ploeg
Nora Scholte
Davenport
More Mahaska Paving Open For Traffic
Five miles of the west end paving in Mahaska county on Federal highway 63 is open to traffic and the road is free to the Leighton road. The detour now passes through Leighton and another detour may be needed if the east end blocks No 63. West traffic may use Evans road into Oskaloosa. Paving had slowed due to rains but resumed Sunday and ahead lies six miles. crews aim to complete in June if weather holds.
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Mahaska County
Leighton Road
Leighton
Oskaloosa
Evans Road
Cedar Rapids Visitors Visit Pella on Good Will Tour
About fifty Cedar Rapids business representatives and a band stopped at Pella for an hour on a three day Good Will tour. Mayor Loftus led the party, which toured Central College and local shops, enjoyed Dutch treats, and distributed souvenirs to children before continuing to Oska loosa for the night. The group started from Cedar Rapids early Tuesday and planned to return Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Cedar Rapids
the Chronicle
Central College
Loftus
Central Park
Oskaloosa
Simultaneous Knoxville Fires Prompt Fire Response
Knoxville correspondence reports two fires occurred almost at the same time Sunday. The George McGruder home on East Robinson sparked a roof blaze, prompting four firemen to stay at the first scene while two trucks went to the Mrs. Thomas Jeffers home. The Jeffers blaze was small and caused little damage. A new truck skidded in a ditch en route, drawing a large crowd more interested in the spectacle than the firefighting. Residents urge stricter enforcement to keep onlookers from hindering extinguishment.
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Knoxville
George McGruder
East Robinson Street
H. J. Bonifield
Thomas Jeffers
Doc
Chai
Scott Beman
Tenth
Kent
Scott
McGruder
Jeffers
Orange City Visitors Enjoyable Trip From Iowa
Rev. Gradus Vander Linden and Mrs Vander Linden visited relatives in Iowa and preached in Sioux City. They toured via Storm Lake and Fort Dodge to Ames, noting good roads and wet weather impacts on crops. A Peace and Plenty Home sign stood out. They visited Tennis Vogelaar near Mitchellville where Mr Vogelaar was improving after illness.
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Gradus Vander Linden
Iowa
Sioux City
Vander Linden
J. W. den Hartog
Orange City
Fort Dodge
Ames
Tennis Vogelaar
Mitchelville
Vogelaar
Monroe County Approves 600000 Road Bond Issue
Monroe county voters authorize a 600000 bond for surfacing primary roads after changes to laws exempt land along roads from special assessments. The proposition wins by 583 votes, with one road continuing into Marion county near Loulla and passing through Marysville Knoxville Pleasantville and Swan.
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Monroe County
Marion County
Louilla
Marysville
Knoxville
Pleasantville
Swan
Mis s miscellaneous Shower for Mrs Janet Maland
A group of friends hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Omar Maland Janet Kool at the Peter Schakel home in Pella. She and husband Mr Maland recently wed in Kanawha Iowa and are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Henry J Kool. Attendees described the evening as pleasant.
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Omar Maland
Janet Kool
Peter Schakel
Pella
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Lindbergh
ED Plette
Pres
H. Vanden’ Oever
See
Bake Sale
Land of the
Free
Fike
H. C. Jacobs
George Sadler
New York
Boone Y. M. C. A
U.S. A
Galuska
Lampe
Willard Lankerak
Willard
Rossini
Storeman Brothers
Laurel
Boat
Hugo Kuyper
Finder
Kayla
Ramsey
Orville Dykstra
NEW Baptist
Mrs
Janet Maland
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