Used Cars and Auto Notes at Van Houweling Co
A dense regional ad list features used cars including 1939 Chev Town Sedan, 1988 Ford Tudor, 1987 Chevrolet Coupe, 1936 Chrysler and Plymouth models, 1940 Pontiac, 1988 Chevrolet, plus trucks and various Dodge and Ford units. Also notes Lite Saver Tread safety tires, Seeley fuel ad, and local suppliers like Art Verrips Skelly, Van Den Berg Electric, and Sargent Produce promotions with giveaways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Auto CO
International
A. B. van Houweling Auto Company
Gooprich Silvertowns
A. B. van Houweling Auto Co
Musings of the Town Crier on St Patrick’s Day and Spring
The column notes St Patrick’s Day on March 17 and jokes about an Irish parade in Pella with two locals. It cheerfully cites the Ground Hog and meteorologist Reed predicting spring around the 21st, plus reflections on long distance calls from Closter New Jersey and the wonders of the telephone versus radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Day
Pella
Reed
Closter
New Jersey
Tulip Time prep notes and city funds report
In Pella much chatter centers on Tulip Time preparations and appreciation for telephone operators. City council discusses electric light and water works funding, truck replacement bids, fly ash control, and various departmental expenses including sewer sanitation and drag grading funds. The 1939 auto accident rate is noted as lower than 1929. Sunnyside Beauty Shop notes increased facial bookings amid March winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buerkens Mfg. Co
Electric Light
van Houweling Auto Co
Ulrich Motor Co
Gary Vogelaar
White Way Auto Co
John Hoeksema
van Houweling Auto Company
May
F. Tiny Company
Second Graders Pass Reading Tests Well in Pella Schools
Second graders at Pella Public Schools showed strong reading work in a two phase test on vocabulary and comprehension. Only seven of 42 pupils were below par, with median ages lower than peers at Webster and Lincoln indicating earlier start age concerns. Jetty Hyde leads Lincoln grade 2. Marian Seyffeler leads Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Webster
Lincoln
Jetty Hyde
Marian Seyffeler
Highway vacation notice in Marion County Iowa 1941
County Auditor Hollis L. Bybee reports a highway to be vacated starting near Section 35 Township 77 North Range 19 West. Objections or claims for damages must be filed by May 19, 1941. location abuts multiple named property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Said
Antonie M. van Zee
Mulgrew & Sons Co
Arie Beintema
Meinder E. Beintema
Magie Valster
Ente de Vries
Hollis L. Bybee
Notice of Probate of Will in Marion County Iowa
Notice filed in Marion County Iowa district court that H. O. Viers last will and testament exists for probate. Objections must be on file by the specified hour. J Rex Weddle Clerk of District Court issuing the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
District Court of Iowa
Marion County
H. O. Vi
J. Rex Weddle
Pella City Council Minutes February 18 1941 Actions Listed
The City Council of Pella met February 18 1941 with all members present. approvals included permits for signs and oil station improvements, a quit claim real estate petition held for further investigation, contracts for coal and hauling, resignations and appointments to the library board, and various reports and bills. The meeting adjourned and resumes March 4 1941 with minutes approved and further routine items noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Fultz
John PF. Dykstra
Howard Life
Andrew W. Klyn
Christina Brom
Geo. F. Sadler
G. Vander Linden
Dieleman
Ver Steeg
City of
Block 41
East First and
Franklin Streets
Farmers Union Cooperative Market Association
Franklin
East First Streets
Coal Code Board
Superintendent of Electric Light
Boone High Narrowly Edges Nevada In Close Tie
Five tied basketball contest ends with a one point margin as Boone High School edges Nevada Brae 4 to secure a late lead. Yant nets key points in final seconds, Guzing anchors defense for Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone High School
Nevada
Fem
Boone
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Chicago
Pella Coffee Shop
Beauty Service
Mra
John J. Buwalda
Seeley
Art Verrips Skelly
South Pella
Plymouth
Weenstra Garage
Bale Gr
Bbc
the Chronicle
van den Berg Electric Amn
Hudson Electric
Mart Hoek
Egovers
Olde Ban Berg Hlect Electric & Paint Co
Rene Ata
Phone Generman
New England Granite Works
Black
Bert Vander Kieft
Ben Hocksema
College Industries
Thomas Bloodsworth
Phone Black 249
Westinghouse
van den Berg Electric and Paint Co
Sully
Peoria
James J. Engle
Hawke Bldg
Newton
Guerts Feed Mill
J. A. Rus
Hoover
John Rozenboom
Leydens Produce Co
H. Vos
Louis van Roekel
Wm. Aalbers
Good Bay Mare
Andrew Huyser
Lynnville
Alfalfa Hay
W. van Zante
Good Horse
Pete Bownard
W. H. Vande Voort
Dave Roorda
J. W. Bakker
Wm. Engbers
Route 2
Peter G. Vos
Leighton
Henry van Essen
Augustine and
Lewis
Oskaloosa
Timothy
John H. van Arkel
Vanguard
Ben Vos
Pela
Neal Schuring
Phone 67
van Gard
Harold Sack
West Washington
Postal
Hall Robson
Postville
D. W. van Gorp
New Sharon
Nise
Exchan
Pater Mee Lee
Wisksiaas Ftien Gas
Vander Wal
Klyn Bros
Connie Vanden
Red
Van
Forrest Ver Ploeg
John Robertus
R. van Dyke
Dick Leydens
Pella Rendering Service
Gezel Car Shop
Bert Kersbergen
O. K. Tire & Welding Shop
Marion van Gorp
Phone Green
B. J. Brom Hatchery
White Rock
van Gorp
Sargent’s
M. M
Record
Nick Janse
Leyden
Rvice Sta
Brom's Feed Store
CORP
Wynberg
East Second Street
Leydens Produce
Sargent Company
Des Moines
Chronicle
Silent Sioux Oil
Zephyr Electric
Klyn Bros, Hatchery
McCormick Deering
Little Genius
Dave van Haaften
Monroe
Albert
Engbers
South Mobil St If
Dale Hoksbergen
Towa
R. R
St. Patrick
Ireland
Anthony Ver Meer
Henry Slot
Dabor
Connie van Veen
G. van Gent
W. Holley
H. Vander Frank Tro
Buerkens Mfc
Coe
Warren Schreiner
Globe Mach. & Sup
Mach
Wallace Tiernan
Edgerly & Co
Petty Cash
W. I. Gezel
Dan Dingeman
Sund & Grv
Ed Vos
Gasoline Gamble Store
Diamond Ser
Sta
Electric Light Fund
Ralph Wisse
Nick Arens
Dick Ver Heul
Fred van Niewaal
Aric Monster
Melvin van Houweling
Ibe
Muilenberg
Messemaker
Sedrel
Monster
Heul
Henry
Slot
Terry Dorin’ Co
Westingh'se
Ape
Dearborn CI
Cochrane Corp
Hayes Corp
Redg
Koch Bros
Petty Cash, Jr
Gasp
Jas
van Dusseldorp
W. H. Gezel
C. Boat
Sumpter Con Co
S.A. Kooyman
Clyde Milledge
A. T. Vander Beek
B. van Veen Oil
Donai Oil Stag
W. W. Sadler
Gamble
Hoeksma
Barry Fors
Wim. Messemaker
Rprs
Diamond Ser. Sta
Gas & Oil
C, Muilenberg
Wm. Messemaker
L. Sedrel
A. Monster
Vos
Pa Hoeksma Garage
James Huyser
Schiebout Body &Tire
Sunnyside Beauty Shop
Cppilerelee
State of Iowa
General Fund
Fred Dekker
Spec
Edward Kallamyn
John de Winter
Paraland
Penn Field
Envige
Than Brant
Tosure de
Galt
P. QO
Herne
Federal Discount Corp
M. Nanktgeboren
Mgr
S. Market St. Oskaloosa
J. J. Sybenga, M.D
North Side Square
J. W. Bosveld
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
Kramer Nellie
West Flist Street
C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
R. M. Martin
M. C. Schroeder
M. D
Franklin Office
H. C. Vander Meulen
Franklin St
Joe de Koning
Oldsmobile
OLDS
Emer
Wes
Optra
Albert van Heukel
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