Christian July 4th Celebration at Pella Park
Churches unite for a Christian Fourth of July in Pella with a 10:30 morning program led by Rev. R J Anhof and an afternoon session at 2:00 led by Rev. D Hollebeck. Western Theological Seminary's Rev. Winfield Burgeraaf to speak. sports and contests with prizes. music by the Pella high school band. event to be held at Pella Park.
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Christian
Pella Park
Pella
Ing
R. Janhof
Danhof
Menning
D. Hollebeck
Winfield Burgeraat
Western Theological Seminary
Holland
Mich
Burgeraaf
Pel- Ja
Jake van Zante
Ballyhover
R. T. Nordlund
Bigraaf
Pella High School
State and National Briefs Highlight Labor, Education, and Local News
Reports from Cedar Rapids show rising industry with more worker hours as Quaker Oats unloads 120 to 125 railcars daily and runs four shifts. Other firms Three Minute Cereal Penick and Ford and T M Sinclair expand output. Notable moves include Paul Sauerbry becoming herdsman at Greenwood farm, 4 H champion in 1929, and Charles Dietz, first ISU student, dying in Omaha. Also covered are missionary Rev G J Pennings returning to Arabia, potato frost damage at McWhorter Brothers, repeal vote in Tete Des Morts, and Iowa widow Marian Clark surviving a War of 1812 veteran. The article notes Sons of Veterans of the World War forming in Decorah, Tama county’s first child born, Bee Line naming for the Iowa-Chicago trail, and local labor vs machine age conflict in Onawa. Additional items include Katherine Hunt’s death, frost damage on Emmetsburg farm, Jake Falk resuming business with debt cancellation, Jesup creamery shipping butter to Chicago and New York, and Century of Progress engine No 8024. The piece ends with the death of Claude Ridout in a local incident.
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Food Industries
Cedar Rapids
Quaker Oats Company
Iowa
Three Minute Cereal Company
Penick and Ford Ltd
T. M. Sinclair and Company, Ltd
Celebration Announcement Encourages Community Turnout
West Market park is praised as a delightful setting for the affair. An additional notice appears under Reverend Hollebeck's signature urging everyone to attend and make it a grand occasion.
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West Market Park
Hollebeck
Miraculous Escape After Dubuque Car Crash
Harry L. Renaud survived a Thursday crash about 16 miles from Dubuque when his car left the road and rolled twice. A passing motorist helped, and Renaud was rushed to a Dubuque hospital with cuts to the head and face and a shoulder injury. Mrs. Renaud and daughter Nancy Ruth then brought him home by Monday, and he is recovering well.
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Harry L. Renaud
Dubuque
Rainfall In May and June Brings Garden Relief
A light May 29 shower and a June 28 rain gave parched gardens and fields some relief after a month with little moisture. A Shenandoah radio report cited 5.25 inches there, while here rainfall measured about a quarter inch.
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Shenandoah
O and P Tire Co Warns of Tire Price Increase
Mr Ozinga of the O and P Tire and Battery Service on the northwest corner of the square reports tire prices are set to rise 14 to 20 percent between July 1 and July 4. He notes current prices are the lowest in tire industry history and anticipates higher levels. A Firestone ad elsewhere in the issue quotes prices on all sizes.
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Mr. Ozinga
O & P Tire and Battery Service
City Repairs Street After Paving Collapse at Broadway
Following a paving blowout at Broadway and Independence, city crews mobilized last Wednesday to remove damaged paving and relay it. The pavement dip at the corner was also partly removed and work wrapped up by Saturday.
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Broadway
Independence Streets
Youth wounded by officers dies after Eddyville shooting
Jarrel Blackwood, a 23 year old Eddyville youth, died at Mahaska hospital after being shot by sheriff, deputy and police chief during a Des Moines river still raid near Eddyville. He suffered fatal wounds to the abdomen and internal organs after reaching toward a pocket as officers confronted him. The still had been partially dismantled and an inquest is expected Friday.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Jarrel Blackwood
Eddyville
Des Moines
Mahaska Hospital
E. B. Wilcox
van Wye
LeRoy Catterson
Blackwood
Young Blackwood
Frank Hook
Post Office Hours July 4 1933 Notice
Post Office hours July 4 1933 from 4 00 a m to 10 80 a m with no city or rural deliveries Collection from street boxes at 9 00 a m Postmaster F Bousquet directs the schedule for Stamp Parcel Post General Delivery and Carriers windows.
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F. Bousquet
Fireworks Sale Allowed With Restrictions Before July 4 1988
Notice states merchants may sell fireworks and firecrackers but purchasers may not light them on streets or in public parks before July 4, 1988. Signed by Mayor T. G. Fultz.
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T. G. Fultz
Notice of Library Hours Beginning July Schedule
Library hours start in July with updated daily openings and closings. The notice lists partial times and days including weekdays and Saturday hours and indicates minutes and early start times.
Albia Woman Seen East on Highway 63 After Disappearance
A report in the Albia Union Republican notes a woman, Mrs. Mark Darrow, and her five year old daughter were seen near the Albia area heading east on Highway 68 toward Pella after leaving their home Wednesday evening. The Chronicle editor observed a woman with a small child but did not stop as they were en route to Oskaloosa or farther east. This marks Albia’s second disappearance in two weeks following a 16 year old girl who left for Des Moines and has not been found.
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Albia
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Doctor Sues Over Paperhanger Salary in Muskogee
Dr. Robert W. Montague of Muskogee Oklahoma sues the local telephone company for 2500 dollars claiming the new city directory lists him as a paperhanger. The suit rests on mislisting damages and professional status.
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Muskogee
Okla
Robert W. Montague
Telephone Company
Dutch Inn Cafe Opens At New Location In Busy Day
Dutch Inn Cafe owned by Tom Wade drew hundreds of visitors at its auspicious opening in the former Van Rheenen store last Saturday. The new site offers good location modern equipment and neat surroundings, giving Wade an edge in serving the public.
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Dutch Inn
Tom Wade
van Rheenen
Wade
Brother of Mrs Diekema Dead in Baltimore Drowning
Mrs Dick Diekema received a letter from Baltimore announcing the drowning of her brother Thomas 21 a Loyola College graduate. He went swimming Sunday afternoon and body was not recovered until six that evening. Sympathy is extended to Mrs Diekema and her parents.
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Dick Diekema
Baltimore
Thomas
Loyola College
Card of Thanks for Mrs. William B. Boot
The family expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for kind acts and sympathy after the death of Mrs. William B. Boot.
Christian Fourth of July celebration proposed in Pella Iowa
A conference of ministers discussed a Christian Fourth of July in Pella. Local laymen would organize with ministerial support to honor God as the source of Independence. The plan follows a history of religious observance and family gatherings amid worldlier festivities, urging citizens to remember divine blessing. D Hollebeek signs the call.
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God Alway
D. Hollebeek
Herman Bogaard Owns 40 Year Old Elgin Watch
Herman Bogaard, inmate of the Home For theed, possesses a 40 year old Elgin hunting case watch bought from Vandermeulen in 1898. He also bought a watch for his wife as a present, noting a grandson of Bogaard.
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Herman Bogaard
Theed
Vandermeulen
Mr. Bogaard
Natal Tech
Phillips Announces New Gasoline at Local Stations
An advertisement by Phillips Petroleum Co. announces a new gasoline on the market at no higher price and higher quality. Local station managers and others invite motorists to try the new fuel. read the ad for particulars.
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Phillips Petroleum Co
Ite
City Council Clears Routine Friday Business
The city council met in an adjourned session Friday evening and approved a coal contract, accepted the bond, and allowed coal bills. The mayor was authorized to investigate and purchase mattresses and jail equipment, the fire station walk ordered repaired immediately, and work began Monday morning. The cigarette license for the Central Park Cafe was renewed.
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Central Park Cafe
Star Oil installs 16000 gallon tank after blaze
Star Oil Company sets up a 16000 gallon gasoline tank at the fire scene to resume operations, with an empty prior tank spared from the blast. The firm thanks the local Fire Department for aid and calls on customers in arrears to settle accounts to provide capital for continued business.
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Star Oil Company
Star Oil Co
Walter Dingeman Dies At Ottumwa
Walter Dingeman aged 72 died at Ottumwa on Wednesday. Funeral and interment were held there Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Donai and others from Pella and Knoxville. Surviving are his widow, son Royce, daughter Nadine, and half brother Gerrit Rysdam of Pella. Dingeman was well known in the community and mourned.
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Walter Dingeman
Ottumwa
Sday
Louis Donai
Franklin Donai
Theo. le Cocq
Walter Donai
Pella
Knoxville
John Smith
Herman Johnson
Paul Donai
Dingeman
Royce
Nadine
Gerrit Rysdam
Mass Taxpayers Meeting Friday in Lake Prairie
A mass meeting of Lake Prairie township taxpayers will be held at the American Legion Memorial hall Friday evening at 8 00 o clock. All who are interested are urged to attend as important matters are to be presented and discussed.
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Lake Prairie Township
American Legion Memorial Hall
Musical Program At First Christian Church This Evening
A musical program by the Calvin College quartet will be given at the First Christian Church tonight at seven. The program is free and all are invited to attend.
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Calvin College
Will Iven
Christian Olor
Mrs E Tysseling Dies After Brief Illness at 128
Mrs. E Tysseling died Thursday morning at 7:30 at her home east of town after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 15 pm at the home and 2 pm at First Reformed church with Rev A Haverkamp officiating. Interment in Black Oak cemetery. Born near Ede Gelderland Netherlands July 13 1854 she came to America in 1864. She married Evert Tysseling March 18 1874 and had ten children, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She joined the First Reformed church of Pella August 8 1888. She suffered a stroke about three and a half years ago and passed away June 22 1983. She is survived by two sisters and a host of friends.
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E. Tysseling
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Black Oak
Rosea
Orn
Holland
Rijka Ten Bosch
Ede Gelderland
Netherlands
America
Pella
Evert Tysseling
Reaka
P. Vande Haar
Bertha
D. C. van Houweling
Herman
Nic
Albert
Lena
C. S. van Hemert
William
Anna
J. G. de Jong
Pearl
G. van Dyke
Lrst Reformed Church of
B. van Maanen
H. Meppelink
New Deal at the State Fair in Iowa
Iowa plans a summer New Deal offering a low cost Week’s outing at the 1983 Iowa State Fair. Free camping for 15 000 tents on 120 acres, with government reforstation corps workers preparing the grounds. Families may bring tents or rent gear, cook at state supervised stores, and travel to the fair as needed. All children under 12 admitted free. 12 to 16 half price. autos free. Grandstand tickets reduced. campers’ five admission ticket is two dollars. Plans for free camp details will be mailed to Iowa families upon request.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness
We extend thanks to our friends and neighbors for the love and sympathy shown during the sad hour of the death of our beloved Mrs Eig. The children express sincere gratitude for the support and comforting acts received.
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Dr. Winfield Burggraaf
R. J. Danhof
Paul Sauerbry
G. F. Sauerbry
Oelwein
Greenwood
Joseph P. Canby
Hulmville
Paul
Washington, D. C
John Hammill
Charles N. Dietz
Iowa State College
Omaha
Young Dietz
Anamosa
Ames
G. J. Pennings
Alton
Reformed Church
Arabia
Mr. Pennings
McWhorter Brothers
Burt
Tete Des Morts
Jackson County
Wallingford
Emmet
Marian A. Clark
Iowa City
Clark
Sons of Veterans of the World War
Decorah
Philli Applegate
Tama County
Toledo
The
Towa-Chicago Trail Association
Cedar Rapids Esronat
Maquoketa
Sabuia - Savanna Bridge
Minois
Onawa
Board of Supervisors
Katherine Hunt
Sioux City
Martin Ausland
Emmetsburg
Jake Falk
Falk
Jesup Co-operative Creamery
Chicago
New York
Jesup Creamery
Iowa Cities
Clinton
Claude
Claude Ridout
Harry Elliott
Fishes County
Harry Renaud
O & P Tire Co
AC SM
Dutch Inn Cafe
D. Diekema
Baltimore, Md
William B. Boot
Williame B. Boot
Earth
Phillips
City Council
Council
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