Death Invades Palmquist Home in Tragic Loss
Pauline Ruby Balmain daughter of Jennings and Marie Palmquist died at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa June 4 1936 aged 11 years 3 months 8 days after long illness including spinal tuberculosis and TB. Survived by parents two sisters uncles aunts and many relatives. Funeral at home and Baptist church with eighth grade classmates as pallbearers. burial Oakwood Cemetery. Chronicle offers condolences and spiritual comfort.
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Pauline Ruby Balmain
Jennings and
Marie Palmquist
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Town
Baptist Church
Noraland
Oakwood
Ray de Haan
Viretta
van Zante
Hector Bevan
Marie Smith
M . FB
Cole
Webster School
Paulize
LeRoy Var Arkel
David Braafthart
Myrene Steintjes
Carlie Wit
Ivan Gezel
Richard Goad
Udell Hendricks Heroic Squirrel Rescue at Home
Mr and Mrs Hendricks hear noises from a water spout and discover a tiny squirrel drowning in the cistern. Mrs Hendricks quickly uses a clothes line prop to lift the animal to safety, and the squirrel climbs a nearby tree unharmed. The scene ends with Dell exclaiming in surprise.
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Martin Johnson
Frank
Udell Hendricks
Mr. Hendricks
Mrs. Hendricks
Mrs
Dell
Nollen urging return to basic truths in baccalaureate speech
Grinnell College president Dr John S Nollen warned graduates that modern life breeds futility fear and disillusionment. He urged a return to Christian faith emphasizing four benefits freedom security leisure and self expression while condemning fear driven politics and demagoguery as undermining real values.
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Grinnell In
John S. Nollen
Grinnell College
Nollen
Nolen
Citition
France
Nid
Nelson
Paul of
Ound
Devon
Paul
Iowa utilities worker injured in Lamoni fall
L. W. Maley an Iowa Southern Utilities employee fell thirty feet Saturday while trimming a tree limb at Lamoni that interfered with electrical service. He suffered multiple bruises and cuts.
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L. W. Maley
Iowa
Southern Utilities Employe
Lamoni
Mfg
Pella Chronicle Receives Praise for Broadcast Cooperation
A June 4 issue note from Craig Lawrens of the radio station CRAIG LAWREN expresses gratitude to The Pella Chronicle for coverage of broadcasts from Pella during Tulip Time. He commends editorial support from KRNT and hopes for continued collaboration and more broadcasts from the town.
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Pella
Iowa
KRNT
Ting Co
Craig Lawren
Former Pella Man Summoned at 84 Years
Arie Weeda of Tingley Iowa died Sunday May 1 at his home after living in Tingley 39 years. Funeral and interment occurred in Tingley. He was 84 and survived by 9 children Dirk Cornelius Gysbert John Lin Ben Maggie Nellie Nancy and others with several grandchildren. One son Cornelius married a sister of Leon Hackett Art Hackett and Mrs Ld Monster.
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Arie Weeda
Tingley
Iowa
Pella
Weeda
Mr. Weeda
Dirk
Cornelius
Gysbert
John
California
Lin Tingley
Ben
Shenanys
Maggie Ekerman
Tinsley
Nellie Sherwood
Wood, D
Nancy Berish
Leon
Art Hackett
Ld. Monster
Observance of Flag Day Urged by Local Legion
The American Legion Auxiliary urges observance of Flag Day on June 159th anniversary of the flag’s adoption. The article calls for patriotic acts honoring sacrifices and defending America against subversive ideologies while promoting national unity and Americanism.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Continental Congress
America
Characters of the Boys and Girls Who Will Be the Men and Women of Tomorrow
A brief item reflects on youth as the future, noting qualities and potential of boys and girls who will shape society as they mature. The piece emphasizes character, education, and civic responsibility, urging guidance and opportunity for upcoming generations.
Adjusted Service Bonds arrive for veterans delivery June 16 17
Information warns that Adjusted Service Bonds will reach the post office around June 16 and be ready for delivery June 17. Bonds sent by registered mail require personal delivery and identification. If away from home, advise the carrier. Rural route recipients should be at home for signature. Post office delivery window remains open until 9 PM June 17 for pickup or delivery corrections.
Bonds Cashing Instructions from the Postmaster
Veterans wishing to cash bonds must sign the payment request on the back in the presence of certifying officers. Do not sign without such officer. Postmaster Edward Van Zante and local post office clerks act as certifying officers, with bank executives and US Court officers also eligible.
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Edward van Zante
Pioneer Ida Horman 88 Dies at Des Moines Home
Mrs Ida Gosselink Horman died at her daughter Elizabeth Welch’s home in Des Moines on May 28 at age 88. A Pella pioneer, she arrived with 1847 settlers, remarried Dingeman De Hann, leaving eight children from her first marriage to Alber Gosselink, including Henry Gosselink. Funeral at Pella Burial Association, Rev Menning officiating. interment Graceland cemetery.
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Ida Gosselink Horman
Elizabeth Welch
Des Moines
Pella
Dingeman de Hann
Ida
Dirk
Jacob
Sioux City
Alber Gosselink
Henry Gosselink
East First Street
J. Herman
Pella Burial Association
Menning
Graceland Cemetery
Raid targets downtown gambling den at Fifth Avenue Cigars
Police arrested 121 people, including 18 women, in a Saturday raid on 208 Fifth Ave Des Moines on an alleged horse betting operation. A Tennessee farm incident killed a mother near Wayton, but her 27 month old child survived unhurt.
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Fifth Avenue
Fifth Ave
Des Moines
Wayton
Tenn
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Paren
Saat Valemanist
Minnekis Schakel
Emil
Marion County
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Pillsbury
Silver Crest
Farmers Union
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Jack Sprat Food Stores
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Jack Sprat
John den Hartog
Udell
Goodrich
A. B. van Houweling
FBI
Rice Choice
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Morton
Krafts
ENYA
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Schick
van den Berg Electric Co
Schick RS Tam
Shirley Temple
Barbara Stanwyk
Annie Oakley
Edna Ferber
Irene, Dunne, Allan Jones
Charles Winninger
Paul Robeson
Helen Morgan
Monarch Coffee
Enarco
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Nutrona
Farmers Co-op Exchange
van Camp
Wheaties
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Iga Marsh
Mallows
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IGA Food Market
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