Pella considers hospital bond plan led by Legion
A community meeting at the Legion hall in Pella appointed a committee to draft a hospital plan and seek voter approval for a bond issue. Dr Carl Aschenbrenner urged local support, noting high hospital costs elsewhere and the need to keep care local with underwritten funding and possible donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Legion Hall
American Legion
W. S. van Hemert
Oren van Niewaal
Aschenbrenner
Carl Aschenbrenner
Chamber of Commerce
T. G. Fultz
T. Y. T. van Niewaal
van Niewaal
Thunder Creek
Aged Woman Is Injured in Fall Near Pella
Mrs. E. Van Houwelingen 81, living with her children on the Knoxville road, fell and injured her hip. Believing the injury trifling, she expected a few days of recovery, but ongoing discomfort led to further exam. X rays revealed a serious condition. She was taken by Co op Burial Association ambulance to Mahaska hospital for extended care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. van Houwelingen
Pella
Knoxville
Mahaska Hospital
Co-op Burial Association
Arie Bogaards Dies After Long Illness at 82
Arie Bogaards died at his home 904 Hazel street on Friday morning June 17 1938 after a two week bed confinement. Born January 20 1856 in Pella he lived nearby all his life and joined churches in Peoria and later Third Reformed in Pella. He married Christina Van Haalen Sept 21 1877 and had 11 children, nine surviving, plus 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral held Monday at his home and at the Third Reformed church with Rev. G Menning officiating and Oakwood burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Bogaards
Hazel Street
Pella
Peoria
Abraham Bogaards
Johanna~Koeleman
Christina van Haalen
Mattie
Nellie
John
Philip
Near Pella
Bert Kersbergen
Jacob Vogelaar
T. C. de Bruin
This City
John Benning
Neal Ver Dught
Roger Boertje
Prairie City
Peter A. Bogaards
de Bont
Newton
Third Reformed Church
Rev. G. Menning
Oakwood
Card of Thanks for funeral support and floral offerings
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors, friends and relatives for kindness during our father Anne Bogaards illness and death. Gratitude to Mrs Gertrude Verhey and Janette Bakker for faithful service. Bogaards brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Bogaards
Gertrude Verhey
Janette Bakker
Bogaards
Edw Van Zante Re appointed Postmaster Here
Edward Van Zante received word that his appointment as postmaster of Pella was confirmed by the United States Senate in the closing hours of the session. The action came among about 1500 appointments acted upon just before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward van Zante
Pella
United States Senate
Senate
New Turbine Upgrades City Light Plant to 1200 kW Output
The city council approved streamlined plant upgrades featuring a 750 kW turbine and new higher pressure boilers. Tests rated the turbine at capacity with double load readiness, enabling 1200 kW output plus a similar standby. Reblading and efficiency gains promise coal savings and lower future rates. Manufactured by the Elliott Company of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Muscatine
Cleghorn
College At
Ames
O. K
K. W
Corliss
Jerry Hellinga
Fultz
Elliott Company
Pittsburgh
Band Set To Stage Fine Concert This Weekend
A local band promises a refined program this weekend with solo and ensemble pieces. Heine Kuyper leads the group with sliphorn numbers and Happy Kuyper delivers vocal solos while Gene Guyper shines on bari tone. The audience enjoyed medleys of old airs and a Spanish suite, with remarks on the band’s Fremont, Iowa connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Kuyper
Maggie
Heine
Pella Merchant
Gene Guyper
Pella
Kuyper
Bob Klein
Hugo Kuyper
Willse
Gertrude Neyenesch
Rockwell
Fremont
Iowa
Son of the
Southland
Hoppy Kuyper
District Legion Meeting Held in Perry Iowa 1938
The final Sixth District Legion meeting for 1938 convened Monday in Perry Iowa with strong attendance given travel distances. Pella delegates included Wm S Van Hemert Will Baer Geo Ries and Oren Van Niewaal. Merril Chance of Adel was elected commander and vice commanders tied between Wm S Van Hemert and R J Lewis with equal votes. Officers to be installed by August 1 1939, and local members toured Perry's new Legion home after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Perry
Iowa
Pella
Wm. S. van Hemert
Will Baer
Geo. Ries
Oren van Niewaal
Geo. Fall
Merril Chance
Adel
Wm.s. Vani Hemert
RJ. Lewis
Earlham
State Department
Perry Post
Oren S. van Niewaal
Marion County Shorthorn Sale Opens Auction in Knoxville
The Marion county first annual Shorthorn sale will be held in Knoxville on Monday June 27 featuring 13 bulls and 32 females from top local herds and select outside stock. One third are cows with calves at side. catalogs available from J M Davis, Secretary, Knoxville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville
Iowa
J. M. Davis
Towa
Explorer and Eskimo Dogs at Pella Theatre
Arctic explorer Earle E Hammond will appear at the Pella Theatre Friday night with a display of Eskimo gear and relics valued at 20000 dollars. His racing team of Eskimo huskies will be showcased and a dog team race from the Chronicle office to the theatre will grant free admission to any outrunner. The dogs will be hitched to a wheeled racing sled and pull Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer
Pella Theatre
Earle E. Hammond
Arctic
Chronicle Office
Hammond
Arie H Bogaard Thank You Message Post-Election
A note from Arie H Bogaard extends gratitude to all who voted and supported in the recent election, recognizing broad backing and encouragement for continued public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie H. Bogaard
Dollar Day Next Week In Pella
Merchants in Pella plan a cooperative sale advertised in the Chronicle next week. A dollar will go further as merchants search their stock for bargains usable by all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
The
Chronicle
Moisture Brings Abundant Crops to This Area in 1938
Chronicle readers near and far note the region enjoys ample rainfall and strong crops. Unlike the grim 1934 memory, roadsides flourish, corn grows tall, and gardens yield plentiful fruits and vegetables. Farmers count blessings as rain sustains a bountiful growing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Marion County 4 H Girls Attend State Convention
Fourteen Marion County 4 H Club girls traveled by car and bus to Ames for the 11th annual 4 H Girls Club Convention. Delegates Dixie Shawver Olive Rinehart Gwendolyn Luntz Helen Van Englenberg and others joined by Mrs Ward Harvey and others registered at 9 00 am and took part in a Dutch heritage pageant featuring the clog dance and group costumes. The Marion County Farm Women's Chorus joined the state singing Centennial. The delegation returned home Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Ames
Dixie Shawver
Olive Jane Rinehart
Gwendolyn Luntz
Helen van Englenberg
Mary Adair Wilma Wanders
Thelma Welch
Dorothy Anthony
Maxine Covey
Helen Rinehart
Edith Hindman
Aimee Harvey
Ward Harvey
Arza Durham
Wm. Vriezelaar
Beulah Newton Johnson
Pella
Marion County Farm
Knoxville
Ethiopian Stops Schmeling In One Minute Thirty
The Ethiopian defeated Schmeling quickly last night in a surprising finish. Radio fans who paid $75 for seats were left disappointed as the bout ended in a brief, decisive moment and left many viewers asking how the price translated to the short performance.
Nesbit Tour Through the Southland In 4000 Miles
Mr and Mrs M H Nesbit and son Gordon completed a 4000 mile trip through the Southland. They toured Tulsa Oklahoma visiting a million dollar Phillips Oil Co mansion then into Arkansas Lookout Mountain Chattanooga and Knoxville for iris shows and TVA Norris Dam. Mammoth Cave Bardstown and Kentucky homes of Abe Lincoln and Jeff Davis were seen, with Bardstown cathedral noted for old paintings. The Ozark mountains impressed more than the Rockies for verdant scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Phillips
Phillips Oil Co
Bob Burns
Dizzy Dean
Arkan
Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga
Tenn
Knoxville
TVA
Norris Dam
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Abe Lincoln
Jeff Davis
Steven Foster
Cathedral
Bardstown
Ozark Mountains
Rockies
Rev S Vander Werf Retires After 25 Years Of Service
News reaches that Rev Seth Vander Werf longtime pastor of the First Reformed Church has retired as Field Secretary of the Board of Domestic Missions of the Reformed Church. Retirement takes effect June 1. Rev Henry Beltman of Los Angeles will assume duties. Vander Werf served twenty five years in this role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Vander Werf
First Reformed Church
Board of Domestic Missions of
the Reformed Church
Henry Beltman
Los Angeles
Calif
Vander Werf
Business of Importance at C of C Meeting
Tonight the Chamber of Commerce holds a meeting with three directors to be elected. Other routine matters and park beautification in Tulip Town will be discussed. Junior Chamber progress is noted and plans to coordinate efforts with Senior Chambers aim to invite all to Tulip Time. Refreshments planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
North Tulip Town
Tulip Town
Pella
De Jong Named Missionary to Southern California
Rev F De Jong, freshly returned from the Christian Reformed Church synod in Grand Rapids Michigan, was appointed home missionary for Southern California. No word yet on his intended action or placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. de Jong
California
Christian Reformed Church Synod
Grand Rapids
Mich
Southern
Work Begun on New Home for C. H. Wormhoudt
Richard Lautenbach and his crew have started the Columbus street residence for Mr. and Mrs. Cornie Wormhoudt. Excavation is finished and the foundation progresses. The house will feature light near white face brick, an enclosed sun room, and a garage, facing south for a well drained front yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lautenbach
Cornie Wormhoudt
Columbus Street
Pella Group Participates in Ames 4-H Pageant Event
A large Pella delegation joined the Ames pageant tied to the 4-H Girls convention on June 17. The audience surpassed 10,000 as 45 Pella adults, led by H B Sixsmith, presented a Dutch heritage segment with Tulip Queen Virginia Van Gorp, Three Little Girls in Blue, and a History of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
H. B. Sixsmith
Pella
Geo. Sadler
Town Crier
Burgemeester Fultz
Virginia van Gorp
Tulip Queen
Melba Hoekstra
Anna Joyce Klein
Bernace _ Vander Linden
Mr. Sixsmith
Tulip Lanes project seeks full city color spread
A Peila Tulip Lane committee met at Le Cocq cafe to plan bridging gaps in the Tulip Lanes before the 1939 festival. Members urged community support through an August first tag day and cash donations to fund bulb purchases, aiming to plant bulbs closer to walks to protect blooms and extend display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peila
le Cocq
Florence Sack
M. C. van Gorp
Federated Club
M. Kempkes
Vernon Bobbitt
T. G. Fultz
L. W. Hartley
A. B. Wormhoudt
W. D. van Sittert
M. Vander Linden
Pella
Tulips Multiply When Properly Cared For
Russell Van Zante planted two hundred tulip bulbs three years ago and recently uncovered clusters at the base of each plant. The bulbs in the clusters totaled nearly eighteen hundred, a testament to careful, unhurried cultivation and pride in his blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell van Zante
van Zante
Russell
Tractor Accident Injures Prairie City Man
Harry De Bruyn was seriously hurt Friday afternoon when a tractor toppled onto him at a farm northeast of Prairie City. He suffered a broken shoulder, two broken leg bones, and a finger injury, and was pinned for about an hour before rescuers freed him and he received medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry de Bruyn
Prairie City
John
Harry
Henry
Prairie City News
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G. H. Mennenga
Abraham Rynbrandt
I. J. Lubbers
Central
Raymond Drukker
Sec'y
Dent of Fictious Education
Board of Educ
Herbert Mintink
Uble
E. V. Goad
Reaper
Edw
Soutens Twins
Cornelia
Amelia Soutens
J. H. Soutens
Tunis Kooyman
Hedrick
Len Kaldenberg
M. H. Nesbit
S. Vander Werf
North Park
C. H. Wormhoudt
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