Theodore F Le Cocq Died After Pneumonia at 46
Theodore F Le Cocq died at home 608 Jefferson St after a ten day illness of pneumonia. Born in Pella Iowa on December 13 1889 he worked with his father in business from age 16 and trained fine saddle horses. He married Ida Donai in 1916 and leaves three children Mary Louise Melva Mae Ida Lorraine, his parents a sister a brother and many friends. Funeral services were held at Wormstead Son funeral home and Second Reformed church with interment at Oakwood.
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Jefferson St
le Cocq
Wormhead & Son Funeral Home
Second Reformed Church
J. Prins
Oakwood
Theodore F. le Cocq
Pella
Iowa
Mary Pos le Cocq
Frank le Cocq
Central College
Ida Donai
Mary Louise
Melva Mae
Ida Lorraine
Anna Hollebrands
Edward
Theo
van Kersen
Jesus Christ
Sybenga Family Relocates to Oskaloosa
The John G. Sybenga family moved to Oskaloosa this week to establish a new home. After over 25 years in the bakery business, Mr. Sybenga retires and John Carl takes a job with Cook the photographer while Miss Happy Sybenga remains near Mahaska hospital. The residence near Feithae art area was rented to Ell Hollebrands as the community bids farewell with best wishes.
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John G. Sybenga
Oskaloosa
Sybenga
John Carl
Cook
Happy Sybenga
Anka
Feithaeart
Ell Hollebrands
Dr Scholl's Representative At The Two Vans
Dr Scholl’s foot comfort representative will be at The Two Vans on Wednesday March 11 offering foot ailment examinations and consultations for all who seek relief.
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Dr. Scholl
Tulip Time Envelopes Advertise Pella May Tulip Time
The Chronicle printed thousands of envelopes sold to Pella businesses and citizens to publicize Tulip Time in May. Envelopes show three tulips on the left, white letters on black background reading Visit Pella's Tulip Time in May, and Pella, the Garden City of Iowa at the bottom. They will be seen nationwide as letters go outside Pella in the next eight weeks. A few hundred remain for sale with request to buy a dozen for use.
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the Chronicle
Pella
Garden
Iowa
United States
County courthouse project approved for 20000 dollars
Marion county board of supervisors approved a revised county project combining basement excavation and upper floors of the courthouse at a total cost of 20000 dollars. The government will cover most of the expense, with 3400 dollars to be paid by the county. Work is expected to start in ten days.
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Marion County Board of Supervisors
Chronicle
Horse and Mule Day Scheduled for March 16
The Horse and Mule Show board postpones the show due to road and weather issues and plans a Horse and Mule Day on Monday March 16 with Harry Linn from the Breeders Association performing a horse breaking demonstration and a free sound movie at the Pella theatre for farmers and horse enthusiasts. Further details will be announced later in the paper.
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Harry Linn
Horse and Mule Breeders Association
Pella Theatre
Pella Needy Appeal Starts Drive March 15
Citizens gather at the Legion Hall as pastors and Mayor T G Fultz urge a unified fund drive to aid winter relief. Red Cross reports show a $359.62 spend and a $423.53 roll call. a $80.50 deficit remains after state aid and a national donation. Churches will host the appeal March 15 with designated donation spots in town.
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Legion Hall
Fultz
T. G. Fultz
Baer
Red Cross
Chronicle
Toose
Central coeds travel near mile from Denver to attend college
Two Central co-eds from Denver Colorado travel almost 1000 miles to Emerson Street campus. They express fondness for Central and its people and say they enjoy their work this year. Parents report mild winter and little snow in Denver.
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Central
Denver
Colorado
Emerson Street
Palla
W. J. Johns Case in Knoxville Embezzlement Trial
Court and jury in Knoxville focus on the W. J. Johns embezzlement case as deputy treasurer. The trial has lasted over a week with more than 1600 exhibits. Upcoming jury cases include Ellis v. Ellis and Templeton v. Waddle involving a will dispute and a charge of alleged slander.
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Knoxville
W. J. Johns
Ellis Va. Ellis
Templeton
Waddle
Templeon
Pella School Board Election Near. Debates Held
Monday morning featured a Central versus Grinnell college debate on whether Congress may override Supreme Court decisions with a two thirds vote. Pella hosts subcounty declamatory contest Monday evening. winners advance to county. Officials list three-year and one-year candidates for the March election. Lanning Construction Co engineers arrive to begin Pella High School addition with soil tests and preliminary work.
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Central
Grinnell
Congress
Supreme Court
Robert Renaud
McKee
Peterson
Brink
Pella
Bussey
G. H. Lankelma
H. 0. Wormhoudt
W. C. Ver Ploeg
W. van Sittert
Andrew Ver Ploog
Lanning Construction Co
Tulip Time Comm To Meet Tuesday
The regular monthly meeting of the Tulip Time Committee is set for Tuesday evening March 10 at 7:30 in the basement of the Marion County State Bank. Members meet on Saturday afternoons from 1 to 8. Citizens are urged to attend.
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General Counitce
Tah Hall
Mare
Marion County
Hank
Tee
Pella Girl Wins in Unknown Singers Contest Finals
Miss Alida Stureman of Pella attracted statewide attention as one of 12 finalists in the Unknown Singers contest run by Chicago radio station WBBM. The final round will award a $1,300 prize to one man and one woman, with Miss Stureman among the hopefuls as Chronicle friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
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Alida Stureman
Pella
A. Stureman
WBBM
Chicago
Conrhe Chronicle
Be Careful With Weather As Spring Arrives
A balmy spell tempts people to shed winter clothing early. The author warns against relaxed caution as colds can develop into pneumonia. He urges readers to pace changes in attire and protect health, even if it causes minor discomfort.
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Board of Health
Stanley Wood Announces Weekly Income Tax Service at Marion County Bank
Notice states Stanley Wood will be at Marion County State Bank each Wednesday to prepare income tax returns. Service approved. Charges described as reasonable.
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Marion County State Bank
Stanley Wood
Leap Year Birthday Query For February 29s
Readers with February 297 birthdays are invited to share their Leap Year birth dates. The column seeks community input on how many Leap Year babies exist and to feature their stories in upcoming notices.
Mayor's Proclamation Urges Relief Drive Support
Mayor T G Fultz appeals to Pella citizens to bolster local charities aiding the needy this winter. He notes heavy demand for clothing food and fuel, credits churches and Red Cross, and urges donations during the March 15 1936 drive to fund ongoing relief through local merchants.
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Red Cross
Pella
Tulip Time Banquet to Benefit Local Fund in Pella
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts a Tulip Time Benefit Banquet at Legion Hall on March 19 at 6 30 PM. Proceeds aid Aasiat in financing Tulip Time. Tickets are 50 cents per plate with a pep meeting program featuring Rev Prins Dr Lubbers P H Kuyper and W H Fowler. Hans Van Tulip from Holland will headline entertainment with special music and theme songs. Local committees urge attendance and Dutch costume planning to welcome visitors during Tulip Time in Pella.
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The
American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Aasiat
Pella
Henry Vande Kieft Dies After Long Illness at 83
Henry Vande Kieft, 83, died at the Home For the Aged Tuesday at 12 30 after a lengthy illness. A lifelong Christian, he arrived in Pella in 1900 with all ten children born in Holland. Survived by seven offspring in several towns, he leaves grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a brother. Funeral services Sunday at 3 in the Home for the Aged, with further rites at Second Christian.
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Henry Vande Kieft
Mr. Vande Kieft
Holland
Vande Kieft
Inc
Giermness
Ani Xerelock
Christian
Pella
Seesesh
Bite
Vande Ki
Rateo Ava
Kieft
Marie Mai
Henry
Albert
Grand Ray
John D
Tracy
Johanna Stam
Beacon
Gerrit
Fifield
Bert
Joe
Jennie Ver Heul
Grand Ray Mich
H. Vande Kiedt
Goonersville
Mich
John B. Vande Kieft
Democrats to Convene Friday for Delegate Election
A Democratic caucus will meet Friday at Lenion Hall in Knoxville to elect delegates to the county convention. Four delegates are allocated by ward with first ward one, second ward two, and third and fourth wards one each. A large turnout of Democratic voters is urged.
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Knoxville 47
Lenion
Hal Ion Hall
Pella
Third Ward
Mortgage Increases and Deeds Recorded on March 1
The records show that mortgages and deeds were recorded on March 1 of this year. Details indicate increases and related actions on that date, with entries tied to specific parties and properties.
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Wilkes
Laa
Thal
Help We Want More Pictures headline fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes reference asking for more pictures and mentions pict and tele reads. The readable text hints at a media or gallery request without full context. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable in the readable snippet.
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Theodore F. le Coca
Chronicle Engraving
Theodore F, le Cocq
J. G. Sybenga
Mahaska
Court House
Will Buer
American Red Cross Society
Des Moines River
Howell Bridge
Ade
Chronicle Photo and Engraving
West Seid Street
Bill Ver Ploeg
White Way
E. Wielaard
Maurieg
Moor
Charlie
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