Re-elected H O Wormhoudt and W C Ver Ploeg to School Board
In a quiet Monday election at the City Office Dr H O Wormhoudt and Dr W C Ver Ploeg were reelected to three year terms on the public school board. Kenneth H Bean was reelected treasurer with 278 votes. A total of 332 citizens voted in a contest noted for its stability and lack of issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Wormhoudt
W. C. Ver Ploeg
Kenneth H. Bean
C. Buerkens
Agriculture Department
Joe Stientjes
Bernie Vander Linden
H . C. Wormhoudt
B. F. Vander Linden
Knoxville Pastor Uses Magician's Tricks in Chapel Talk
Rev. Mr. Bond of Knoxville Presbyterian addressed Central Chapel on Monday March 13. He illustrated how what is put into the mind can be drawn out, likening dirt to smutty stories and trash to trashy literature while praising purity of thought and the Bible verse about good treasures. The service closed with the hymn If Only Sin Die Out in Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.Bond
Presbyterian Church of Knoxville
Taxpayers notice on home stead credit claim period
I will be in the basement of the Marion County State Bank every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 o clock to take care of your Home stead credit and you must come and claim it before April 1 in ov er wu Bey to L. A. SENTS, City Assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
Stubborn Fire At Arie Schakel Home
A Thursday afternoon blaze at 721 Oskaloosa Street damaged the Arie Schakel residence. The fire, confined mostly to the basement, caused extensive smoke and water damage to the house and furnishings. Mrs. Schakel saw flames from a cold air register. investigators suspect faulty electric wiring. Firefighters battled the stubborn blaze for about an hour. neighbors helped move some furniture out. Loss covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Schakel
Oskaloosa Street
Vernon Bobbitt Leads College Good Will Tour
Vernon Bobbitt a field representative for Central College visited Des Moines high schools last week and will visit Ottumwa and Washington high schools this week to contact seniors about enrolling. The college conducted an outreach program with entertainers whose varied programs have been well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Bobbitt
Central College
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Washington
Bobbitt
Tag Day for Children's Home Lat March 18
The Iowa Children's Home Society appeal in Pella and Marion County was postponed to Saturday March 18 due to rain. Those invited to compete for cash prizes and theatre passes should meet Miss Stubenrauch at City Hall at 10 o'clock to receive instructions. The society has cared for 187 Marion County children and asks for citizen cooperation with tag sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Children’s Home Society
Pella
Marion County
Stubenrauch
Iowa Society
Gardens At Emergency Relief Meeting 1939
The regular monthly emergency relief meeting at the Court House on March 18, 1989, was called to order by W. J. Casey. Present were Casey, Speed, Clark, Dykstra, Johnson, Malloy, Caswell, Bogaard, and Hollebrands. Minutes from February 18 were approved. The garden program for 1939 was discussed and 663 families received relief in February. Prospects for mine employment after April 1 were reviewed along with Old Age Assistance and Aid to the Blind. A request for April state funds was made. April 10 was set for the next meeting. The meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. J. Casey
Emergency Relief Committee
Jerry Speed
J. F. Clark
A. L. Dykstra
Board of Supervisors
C. Ted Johnson
Helen Malloy
John Caswell
Relief Office
Anie Bogaard
E. Hollebrands
Sub-District Music Contest Extends to Thursday at Pella
The sub-district music contest at Pella runs March 23 to 25 with extended Thursday events for large schools Grinnell Newton Knoxville and Oskaloosa opening at 1 30 pm. Thursday night features instrumental solos and small groups judged by Bloom Hanson Sadwell Carlyle. Friday covers Class BC solos and glee clubs with thirteen entries noted. Saturday includes piano and string solos, woodwind chamber groups, and final band concerts with baton twirling. over 1000 contestants expected from 24 schools with season tickets eight sessions for 50 cents and single sessions 15 to 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Grinnell
Newton Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Clifford Bloom
Des Moines
Helga Hanson Sadwell
Iowa City
Mary Carlyle
Graceland College
Lamoni
Iowa
Paul Hummell
Waterloo
George T. Bennett
Red Oak
Raymond Crilley
Town Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Boys’ Glee Club
Cymnasium
Knoxville
Newton
Card of Thanks to Pella Fire Department and neighbors
We thank the Pella Fire Department for prompt response and good work in fighting the fire at our home. Grateful thanks to neighbors and friends who helped during and after the fire. Mr. and Mrs. Arie Schakel, and Maxine.
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Pella
Arie Schakel
Maxine
Thanks for kindness after our son Richard's passing
We thank relatives neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our son and brother Richard and express gratitude for the support and concern shown.
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Richard
American Legion Marks Twenty Years Since 1919 Start
The Chronicle notes the twenty year anniversary of the American Legion founded in Paris on March 15 1919 with veterans from the AEF. It highlights democratic principles and equal rank for Pershing and privates, praising continued service to communities after war. Congratulations are extended to Van Veen Van Hemert Post on the milestone.
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American Legion
The
Chronicle
Paris
A. E.F
John Pershing
Armed Forest
U. S
Legion
van Veen- van Hemert
Flowers Sent At Funeral for Ryken Family
The flowers were sent at the time of the funeral and burial for Mr. and Mrs. George Ryken and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ryken
Rotary hears talk on color photography
At a noonday Rotary luncheon Lawrence Liggett and Julian Kuyper shared color slides of Tulip Festival costumes, local flower plantings, and Colorado West sunrise and sunset scenes. The duo explained techniques, answered questions, and impressed guests including Os-Kalooosa visitors, a newspaper man, a cement contractor, and a manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Lawrence Liggett
Julian
Bob) Kuyper
Mr. Liggett
Kuyper
Pella
West
Stuart Kuyper
Os- Kaloosa Club
37th Anniversary Sale at Penney's
The J C Penney store marks its 37th anniversary with bargains for area residents. Men find dress shirts underwear handkerchiefs luggage and other warm weather needs. Women see silk hose dresses dress goods coats and more. Home items include curtains washcloths and dish cloths. An umbrella deal is offered for all shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney
Penney
Bids Sought for Grace Land Cemetery Care
Notice states bids for cemetery care at Grace land Cemetery will be received at Wormhoudt and Son store until April 1. Committee reserves right to reject any and all bids. Wormhoudt and Son store listed as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceland Cemetery
Wormhoudt and Son
Wormhoudt
Bruinekool Reopens Tin Shop on N Broadway
Will Bruinekool resign from Rolscreen and start a tinning and sheet metal shop on March 16 at the rear of 1111 N Broadway. He plans a full line of heating and air conditioning and invites new friends as well as old acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Bruinekool
Rolscreen
Induts
Award Football And Basket Ball Letters Tuesday
After the regular chapel exercises on Tuesday March 14 Coach Tysseling presented football and basketball letter winners to the student body and faculty. Sweaters were awarded to team members not previously honored. Football letter winners include Eldon Braley Don Davis Tryg Grufman Darrell Lindberg Bob Menning William Hunter Howard Rankin Arlo Roberts Bill Slickers LaVerne Barton Jack Davis Ed Davis Harold DeHaan Herb Ferrell Chick Fuhr Earl Leslie Don Menning Omar Ray Connie Van Zee. Basketball letter winners include Loren Loupee Pete Gaass Ralph Huisman Ed Hubrex Arlo Roberts Don Menning Harris Wagaman Joe Van Avkel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tysseling
Eldon Braley
Don’ Davis
Tryg Grufman
Darrell Lindberg
Bob Menning
Harold De’Haan
Herb Ferrell
Chick Fuhr
Earl ’Leslie
Don Menning
Omar’Ray
Connie van Zee
Loren Loupee
Pete Gaass
Ralph Huisman
Ed Hubrex
Arlo Roberts
Harris Wagaman
Joe van Avkel
Ray Tysseling And Theodore De Boer Promoted
Beginning Monday morning of this week Theodore De Boer formerly with John Den Hartog in Jack Sprat Food store started as clerk at J C Penney. Ted graduated from Pella High School in 1938 and is the son of Mr and Mrs Gerrit De Boer of this city. Ray Tysseling, previously a clerk at Farmers Co-operative store, entered Benteco Store in the same capacity. Both men are to be congratulated on their promotions and friends wish them success. The man who has pursued money all his life cannot expect to learn to enjoy living when he has enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore de Boer
John den
Hartog
Jack Sprat
J. C. Penney
Ted
Pella
Gerrit de Boer
Ray Tysseling
Farmers Co-operative
Benteco
Tysseling
Co-op
Lenora Gaass
Freda den Burger
Virginia van Gorp
Pella Tulip Queen Contest Rules Set for 1939
Pella officials announce the Tulip Queen and four attendants election to be held April 8 at the Legion Hall. Eligibility requires Pella residents aged 17 to 25 with reputable character, nominated and backed by ten coupons. Voting runs 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, open to residents with Pella addresses, with votes limited to one per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Legion Hall
Women’s Federated Club
L. Kuyper
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Central Chapel
Er Wu Bey
L. A. Sents
Children’s Home
DE Jong
Dick de Jong
Evelyn
Gladys
Lenore G
Rotary
Julian Kuyper
Penney’s
Will Bruinekool
N. Broadway
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