Much Business Completed At C Of C Meeting
A packed Chamber of Commerce gathering at the Legion Hall reviewed a year’s progress and approved a new budget of 1175 dollars. Back rents with the Legion were settled at a lower rate, and twenty four nominees were elected to director terms. The meeting discussed road improvements, Federated Club plans for a larger civic group with higher dues, and band acoustics at Tulp Toren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
F. M. Frush
Offic
Legion
Kenneth Bean
L. B. Wormhoudt
Connie Smorenberg
Grundman
Fred Lautenbach
C. F. Dykstra
M. J. de Wit
A. Tysseling
B. F. Vander Linden
Federated Club
Chamber
Assembly
Renaud
Pella
Tulp Toren
Pella Pool Becomes City’s Hot Weather Draw
Hot weather makes Pella’s municipal pool the city’s popular spot. Manager Don Nutting notes good receipts despite early-season weather and urges sale of season tickets with a pay plan for those who cannot pay upfront. Civic groups help provide tickets for children in need. The facility offers shaded picnic spots, a kittenball diamond, and horse shoe courts with tentative plans for a tennis court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Don Nutting
Nutting
Prcni
Pella Red Cross Chapter Leads in Doubled Quota Donation
The Pella Red Cross Chapter became the first in Iowa to remit the doubled quota of 520 dollars, with funds raised largely through church offerings and direct citizen contributions. A substantial anonymous amount was added to aid relief in Holland, and Will Baer, treasurer, received a congratulatory note from Red Cross headquarters in St Louis dated June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
St. Louis
Mr. Baer
Iowa
Historical Society to fund Toren for concerts
The pledge was kept as part of Tower money was allocated by the Historical Society to adapt Toren for concerts. The Leland Croll and Stewart Kuyper matter showcased several reels of Tulip Time movies, mostly in color, noted as a pleasing program segment. A Dutch Trent lunch followed in the dining room before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Historical Society
Leland Croll
Stewart Kuyper
Sixth District Membership at A Record High
During a visit to Des Moines on June 17, 1940, Sixth District Iowa American Legion Commander William S. Van Hemert learned the district's membership reached 4 037, the highest in Legion history. Fourteen of forty three Posts and one of six counties have posted their best year in five plus years, with officers praised for strong leadership as the commander hints at appreciation gifts to top Posts at the June 27 stag meeting in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Town
American Legion
Des Moines
Dept. of Iowa
Wm. S. van Hemert
van Veen- van Hemert American Legion
Civil Service Exams Open for Explosive Chemists
Explosive chemists and chemical technologists are urged to apply now for civil service examinations in the Federal service. Vacancies may arise under the National Defense Program, with salaries from 2600 to 4600 dollars yearly. Applications must reach the Civil Service Commission in Washington by June 27, 1940, and copies of announcements and forms are available from Arthur Klein in this city or the board secretary at any first class post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Colorado
Arthur Klein
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Card of Thanks for loss of Larry Fugene Sents
Mr and Mrs John Sents and Mrs L A Sents plus Mrs L Hulzinga express gratitude for sympathies and floral offerings shown after the death of their son and grandson Larry Fugene Sents. Neighbors are thanked for kindnesses and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Fugene Sents
John Sents Ir
L. A. Sents Ir
L. Hulzinga
Rare Albino Mole Found Under School Football Field
Dave McDaniel the Anamosa school janitor discovered a rare albino mole beneath the football field. The unusual creature drew attention from staff as a noteworthy oddity on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave McDaniel
Anamosa School
Fragmented sports note on injury during game
A damaged OCR fragment describes a painful injury to a player named Wanda during a ball game. The line is garbled but indicates an incident where a needle or similar object may have affected play and caused harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda
Rosdal Nox
Ae Needle
Pella florist Martin De Jong dies after long illness
Martin J. De Jong, Pella florist and owner of De Jong Floral and Seed Store, died Saturday evening at 10:20 in Des Moines after a kidney ailment. He had been paralyzed since 1928 and used a wheelchair. Survived by wife Ebbie and six children, with services held Tuesday at his home and Second Reformed Church. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Martin J. de Jong
Albert N. de Jong
Wilhelmina Pethoven
Peoria
Iowa
Ebbie Hoksbergen
Pella
Albert Marion
Wilbur John
Charles Edward
Paul Donald
Junella Wilma
Harold Martin
Lynden
Washington
Oakwood Cemetery
Martin de Jong
de Jon
Bible Conference For Young People Moves Near Diagonal
Rev H L Van Dellen of the American Sunday School Union announces the Second Annual Young People’s Bible Conference for Red Oak Chariton and Pella districts to be held four miles west of Diagonal Iowa at camp grounds Ringgold County mid way between Diagonal and Clearfield sessions begin Aug 6 with a camp fire rally and classes for Bible study devotional messages and music attendees must bring Bible books notepads pencils and basic bedding camp facilities include dormitories dining hall electricity nurse on duty and a small enrollment fee of 2 50 donations of food and money are urged for the low camp fee officials list local Bible schools and staff preparing for next year’s Vacation Bible School activity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. van Dellen
Pella
American Sunday School Union
Red Oak
Chariton
Diagonal
Iowa
Camp Grounds
Ringgold County
Clearfield
van Dellen
Aoelphine Bakker
Evans
Lower Grove
Kingery
Monroe
Sara Bakker
Gladys van Rheenen
Bethany
Sophia Ann Ter Louw
Des Moines
Thanks for kindness in illness and death of Martin J De Jong
The family expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for kindnesses shown during the sickness and death of their son husband and father Martin J De Jong Floral offerings were presented by Mrs M Van Gorp Mrs Martin J De Jong and Children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. de Jong
M. van Gorp
Appreciation for sympathy after sister Mary Renaud's loss
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Renaud and Mr and Mrs Paul A Renaud express heartfelt thanks for kind deeds and expressions of sympathy following the death of their sister Mary Renaud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Renaud
Benjamin Renaud
Paul A. Renaud
Conservation tours highlight Marion County Week
Soil conservation week in Marion County runs June 24 through 29 with farm tours in the English Creek Watershed. Tours begin at 8:00 a.m. from Knoxville post office, visiting Red Rock Perry Swanton Swan towns and other townships. Leaders and soil specialists will explain practices as farm owners join groups with similar soil issues. Organized by Marion County Farm Bureau County Farm Planning Board Marion AAA with Soil Conservation Service and Farm Security Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
English Creek
Red Rock
Perry Township
Knoxville
Ball Yeton
Wednesda and Crowe
Swan
Union
Tursday
West Knoxville
Franklin
Pleasy
East Knoxville
Clay
Liberty
Polk
Lake Prai
Uesilay
Soil Conservation Service
Marion County Farm Bureau
The
County Farm Planning Board
Marion County Aaa
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Security Administration
Barnes thanks voters in primary and seeks support in November
A note from M. A. Barnes Republican candidate for Supervisor 1941 term thanks Republican voters for their primary support on June 3 and asks for continued backing in November. The message ends with a reference to a heavy fruit set on Iowa apple trees this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Barnes
Iowa
Fourth of July Tire Saloon at O and P Tire Shop
Planning a Fourth of July motor trip check tires before departure. Worn tires risk failure on hot pavements. O and P Tire Co offers a Fourth of July sale with Firestone Convoys and Firestone Standards at deep discounts. Firestone tires come with a no time or mileage limit guarantee. See advertisement on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O & P Tire Company
Firestone
Wormhoudt's Furniture Auction For Sidewalk Test Rug
Wormhoudt's Furniture Store offers the "Test" Rug after two weeks of hard war in front of the shop. Bids must be placed at the store on or before Saturday June 29. Place your bid today at Wormhoudt's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liter’s
Wormhoudt
Concert at the Tulp Toren Praises Band and Soloists
A large crowd enjoyed a Saturday evening concert at the Tulp Toren with the band. Highlights included Donald Wacehter’s clarinet solo The Last Rose of Summer and a Verdi operatic trio by Anna Tys seling Leonard Allen and Willard Langerak. Future programs feature Sax King by Jack Bootsma and Singing Hills by Hespers Kuyper with diverse pieces and medleys. The venue plans a canvas cover to improve acoustics and back drop for better hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wacehter
Anna Tysseling
Leonard Allen
Willard Langerak
Tulp Toren
Jack Bootsma
Hespers Kuyper
Briegal
Bricyal
King
Fox
Porter
Chenette
Jack Bootama
Alford
Dizzy
Mr. Vospers Kuyper
Poet
Suppe
Legion Leaders Gathered Staff For 1939 Iowa Legion
The photo shows Legion Department of Iowa leaders led by Town Commander George M Paradise of Sioux City elected at the 1939 convention in his home city. The group lists staff officers with names and duties, including deputies, historians, and district commanders, as they prepare for events in Poll a on June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Town
George M. Paradise
Sioux City
Department
Polla
Mr. Paradise
Legionaires
Memorial Building
Dept
Thomas H. Tracey
Manchester
Jamon Dolliver
Legionaires Set Summer Stag in Sioux City Thurs
Oren S. Van Niewaal reports the Sixth District American Legion to convene in Sioux City for a Summer Stag on Thursday June 27. The event features a concert by the Junior Legion and Auxiliary Band, district reports, talks by state and district notables, and a Dutch lunch with Pella bologna. Delegates will elect representatives to the National Convention in Boston and discuss Iowa events at Arnolds Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Legion and
Comra H. K. Kuyper
Post
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Geo. A. Mahoney
Geo. M. Faul
Ww. L
Lyle) Flanagan
National Defense
Cummings
Harry Black
FF. Triplett
Sons of the Legion
Paul Perry
W. F. Hathaway
Obie Macting
C. C
Jack) Heer
Oren
van Niewaal
Dept. of Town
Tracey
W. B. Nugent
M. Ds
Des Moines
Chite
Mgr. Vets. Fac
Knoxville
Dept. of Iowa Legion
Arnolds Park
Pella
Leland Croll
Pella Chronicle
Sixth District
van Veen-Van Hemert American Legion
Oren S. van Niewaal
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RED Cross
East Franklin
South Main
Hoto
Chronicle Office
Civil Service Examination
Pella Florist
Reaper
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
de Jong Floral and Seed Store
Bible Conference For
Marion CO
O & P Tire Shop
Westerner
March
Richardy
Mander
Fort Dodge
W. F. Sievarding
Smoke” Brown
Whiting
Ben Doyle
Shenandoah
H.H. Boyce
Mason City
Henry Moyers
Manning
R. J. Laird
Clarence Mos Iumander
Homerirth
Fiasee
Grinnell
Pes
Wheatland
Robert Chapler
Hawarden
Leo W
Rockwell City
Vant Hemert
Fed. Downing
Amander
Atlantic
Conference OF Legionaires
6Th
Paradise
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