Central Wins Iowa Conference Championship
Central's Flying Dutchmen clinched their fourth Iowa Conference title in eight years with a 46 to 37 victory over Columbia. Luther beat Upper Iowa to secure the league lead at 12-5. Leary led Columbia with 17 points while Art Hoogheem and Rupe Ford scored 18 and 7 for Central, respectively, in a hard fought title game.
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Central
Towa
Columbia
Luther
Upper Iowa
Fayette
Cuhawks
Peacocks
Len Winter
Gallant Five
Knockel
Rupe
Ford
McDonald
Leary
Duhawk
Ford Brothers
Acy
Orc i
Eens Ee Eoumeete
Dubuque
Hoogheem
Clark
Virg Ford
Columbians
Hawks
Gentral
Art Hoogheem
Rupe” Ford
Soring
Bebe van Arkel
Wagaman
Bebe
Jake Hoekstra
Judimer
Agaman
Yrd
Central College
Iowa
Central Cell
Winter
All Pella
A Word From Central's Coach
A 1936 Central basketball team earns the nickname Flying Dutchmen for courage and clever play. They are hailed as one of the most gamest teams in the Iowa Conference, turning defeat into victory and leaving a lasting athletic record.
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Iowa
Lecture Course Postponed Announcement Details
A college lecture course has been postponed amid unclear initial notices. The public timing and new schedule remain to be announced by the administration.
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Tus St
College to stage Shakespeare comedy selection
The college will present a Shakespearean comedy featuring Beatrice and Benedick in a witty battle of wits. The plot centers on their feigned hatred that blossoms into love through a trick orchestrated by Don Pedro and other friends, delivering humor and romantic developments.
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Beneice
Harold Macy
Beatrice
Alice Wesselink
Hose
Don Pedro
Jace Gardner
Benedict
Election of Board Members Draws Light Voter Turnout
Four hundred thirty three votes were cast in the municipal school board election, about one fourth of the normal turnout. Lankelma 216, Ver Ploeg 291, Wormhoudt 260 for the three year term with Ver Ploeg re-elected. Ver Floeph 235 over Van Sittert 170 for the one year term.
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Lankelma
W. D. Ver Ploeg
Sound of Hammer and Saw Returns to Local Building Boom
The Kuyper Lumber firm notes a surge in building and repairs after a pause. Projects listed include Tom Swank repairing a farm house, American Legion Hall upstairs remodeling for Tulip Tim, Meppelink building a new home on Franklin Street, Barney Mensch rebuilding West First Street home, Herman Nollen building a new farmhouse, H G Van Zante remodeling a farm house, and Mrs B H Langerak remodeling a West Washington Street house.
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Kuyper Lumber O
Tom Swank
William Aalbers
American Legion Hall
Tulip Tim Onrick
Meppelink
Franklin Street
Barney Mensch
West First Street
Herman Nollen
Cla
H. G. van Zante
Alfred Gosselink
B. H. Langerak
West Washington Street
Drive for relief funds in Pella churches Sunday
In Pella churches next Sunday March 15 pastors urge a special offering to fund relief efforts for welfare needs and poor families. Loose offerings go to relief while regular missions and expenses continue via envelopes. Non churchgoers may contribute in a union fund drive.
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Pella
Treasuries
Welfare League
Across
Sursey Comet Arts
Belford
Wary notice from Barton County banker in danger claim
A scrambled notice from Barton County in eight state area invites warnings and meeting at City Amessor. The message mentions a bank and an agent seeking contact and caution for those who may be affected.
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Hasamant
Barton County
Bank Arany
Mas
L. A
Amessor
Coast-To-Coast opens new store in Pella Saturday
Coast-To-Coast opens a home owned store one door south of the Chronicle office in Pella with John F. Dykstra as owner. The grand opening is Saturday. The store offers nationally advertised quality merchandise including radios, batteries, tires, and water products. Dykstra is a well known lifelong Pella resident who previously worked with Vander Meulen Co. for over 30 years.
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Polla
Chronicle
John F. Dykstra
Dykstra
Pella
Vander Meulen Co
Henry L. Renaud Called by Death
Henry L. Renaud lifelong resident died in Grinnell early Friday age 66. Funeral at Baptist church followed by burial in Graceland cemetery with pallbearers, survivors include son Clydus and daughter Lole, granddaughter Phyllis, and brothers Charles Louis Gerrit. Born on home place November 8 1869. married Gertrude Engel about 80 years ago.
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Henry L. Renaud
Grinnell
Graceland Cemetery
Baptist Church
R. T. Nordlund
Will Sturama
R. Sturema
Will Mathes
John Mathes
James Vos
Henry Rus
Renaud
Mr. Renaud
France
Henry
Gertrude Engel
Lole Focht
Clydus Renaud
Kellong
Phyllis Renaud
Charles Read Louis Renaud
Sully
Gerrit Kruseman
Let Us Make Your Dutch Costume
Ladies Auxiliary advertises pattern material prices from 1.00 to 1.60 and offers to create Dutch costumes. Mrs. T. Platte is named in the notice.
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Nat Lipime
Income Tax Man To Be In Pella March 19 and 20
R W Pitman field auditor for the Iowa Income Tax Division will be in Pella on March 19 and 20 to answer questions about filling income tax returns due March 31. He cannot prepare returns but will address questions. itinerary lists Pleasantville Knoxville Melcher and Pella on the given dates.
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Pella
R. W. Pitman
Iowa
Pitman
Marion County
Pleasant Ville
Knoxville
Tuesda
Melcher
Ice Harvest Dims As Electric Refrigeration Spreads
Martin Paardekooper of Ideal Pharmacy notes a decline in winter ice deliveries. Wagons and sleighs once filled ice houses, including Harry Keables large facility, but now such houses are rarely used. He credits electric refrigerators for the shift, though summer demand for ice persists among ice box users.
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Martin Pastdekooper
Ideal Pharmacy
Mr. Paardekooper
Harry Keables
Agency Names Westinghouse Refrigerator for Local Dealer
G. H. Van Den Berg, local appliance dealer, has taken the agency for the Golden Jubilee Westinghouse Refrigerator. After study of all mechanical refrigerators, he says he won a license for the most perfect mechanically advanced refrigerator on the market. An advertisement with features appears later in the issue.
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G. .H. van den Berg
Westinghouse
van den Berg
Marion County Notice Sets Saturday Move Away Details
Notice dated in Marion County indicates activities planned for Saturday. Assessor L. P. Twp. references RL dKtio VER PLOEG and mentions individuals moving away, with unclear roles or locations. Details are fragmentary but imply an official procedural notice related to property or residency changes.
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Marion County
We Before
RL dKtio Ver Ploeg
Assessor L. P. Twp
Income Figure for Wak Approximated
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest an estimated income figure for Wak, with unclear digits and partial currency notation. The readable portion alludes to a figure around thousands, but specifics are illegible. Further restoration needed to confirm exact amount and context.
Tulip Time Prompts Dutch Costumes In Pella
The opening Tulip Time in Pella will feature many locals in Dutch Holland costumes. A rumor of a Kangaroo Court to enforce attire is unlikely as business rush for costumes remains light. Costumes cost as little as 1.50 and can be reused, with many locals already planning outfits.
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Pella
de Burgermeester
Tulip Time Benefit Banquet Set At Legion Hall
Many plan to attend the Tulip Time Benefit Banquet on March 19 at 6 30 p m in the Legion Hall. The Ladies Auxiliary will host and donate proceeds to Tulip Time. A 50c dinner leads to a program with Pep Talks by Dr Lubbers Rev Prins P H Kuyper and W H Fowler. Hans van Tulip from the Netherlands will attend with family to meet Pella residents. The Publicity Committee plans a skit Much Ado About Nothing with Tulip Time theme songs and booster spirit. Tickets are available from the Finance Committee while plates last.
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Legion Hall
Ladies Legion Auxiliary
Dr. Lubbers
Finance Committee
Pella High Wins Sub County Declamation Contest
Pella High swept the sub county declamatory event winning all three divisions on Monday evening. Judges placed Ernest Schippers of Pella first and Clarence Villant of Bussey second in Oratorical, Mary Louise LeCocq of Pella first and Alma Norms of Bussey second in Dramatic, Dorothy Van Houweling first and Virginia Bellamy of Bussey second in Humorous.
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Pella
Bussey
Ernest Schippers
Clarence Villant
Mary Louise LeCocq
Alma Norms
Dorothy van Houweling
Virginia Bellamy
Free Talkie on Horses at Pella Theatre
The Horse and Mule Day program includes a horse breaking demonstration by Harry Linn of the Horse and Mule Breeders Association at De Grove Cook's feed barn. A free showing of Horse Power at Astion's Pella Theatre accompanies talks on horse breeding, training, care, and equipment. The show aims to educate livestock enthusiasts and the public. future horse show dates will be announced.
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Harry Linn
Horse and Mule Breeders Association
de Gcook
Astion
Pella Theatre
Dentists? No. Veterinarians Choose Fultz President
Dr. T. G. Fultz of Pella Iowa was elected president of the Den tal lows eterinary association at its monthly meeting Tuesday night at Hotel Fort Des Moines. He succeeds Dr. J. F. Neiman of Maoes jows. Prof. C. Culbertson of Ames spoke on cul l feeding, with Dr. F. B. Young of lows following.
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T. G. Fultz
Pella
Towa
Dental Lows Eterinary Association
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Fultz
J. F. Neiman
Maoes Jows
Erate Yehht
C. Culbertson
Ames, Ja
Town State College
Culbertsen
F. B. Young
Lows
Adacar
Fire at Meidema Home Thursday
Fire at Meidema residence west of the college athletic field caused by a spark damaged the roof. No injuries reported as responders arrived promptly Thursday afternoon. Local residents observed flames and smoke. investigators to assess the cause.
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Meidema
Wiidema
College
Pel Ta Chamber to Hold Banquet and Tulip Time Planning
The Pel Ta Chamber of Commerce meets tonight at 6:30 with a banquet served by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. After reports, plans for Tulip Time in May will be discussed, aiming for country-wide festivities. Entertainment includes new Tulip songs and a promised lively program.
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Pel Ta Chamber of Commerce
Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Committee On Entertainment
Death of William Van Baren in Sheldon Iowa
William Van Baren 34 died suddenly in Sheldon Iowa where he managed the Home For the Aged after earlier service in the same role locally. He was born December 18 1871 in Pella and married twice. Survived by wife Letitia Dekker four children four grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral held at First Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood. community recalls his fine character and devotion.
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William van Baren
Sheldon
Iowa
Home For
First Reformed Church
Rev
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood
Pella
van Buren
Jennie A. Boat
Dick Langerak
Oskaloons
Hubert Jarnagin
Monroe
Towa
John van Baren
Ella van Baren
van Bareen
Letitia Dekker
la Vann Jarnagin
Charles Jarnagin
Gene Langerak
Dale Langerak
Ed van Baren
Iona
Bert Bisom
Reasnor
Nancy
Boot
Newton
Jim Vem Baren
Charles van Baren
Des Moines
van Baren
Shel~ton
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G. H. Lankelma
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Westinghouse Refrigerator
Gerrit H. van den Berg
H. P. Scholte
George Lankelma Cornelia Wilson
John den Hartog
John Vander Ploeg
Nick Vander Ploeg
Art Huyser
John Verheul . Winter
Fred’ Lautenbach Wilma Lankelma
Anna de Jong D, Meulpolder Leonard Allen Ben Kuyke
Della Blom
John_Rouwenhorst Joo Steinties
Martin Paardekooper
GH. Vanden Berg
Tysaelin, Lon Wormhoudt
Clarence Intveld
F. Vander Linden
Nellie
Peggy Thomassen
George Ver Stee
Bob Rouwenhorat
Pete Lubberden
Teddy de Winte Be Vieder Landen
John Heeremacht
Albert Irvin J, ‘Lubbers
le “Huis Beit Wormhowdt
Dr, Crane
Joe Ral
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Pella High
Eterinarians
Dr. Nieman
Will van Baren
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