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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1938

Page

5

Noted pianist Jerold Frederic in recital here

Jerold Frederic, a young American virtuoso praised on Den's Lyceum Course, returns for a Tuesday, March 22 recital at 7 30 PM in the High School Auditorium. A Steinway Grand Piano from Stoner Piano Company of Des Moines accompanies the concert. Admission is 40 cents.

Jerold Frederic Den Lyceum H. C. Neeley Breithaupt Berlin Josef Hofmann Felix Borowski Herbert Witherspoon Percy Grainger Stoner Piano Company Des Moines

New Barber Shop Opens in Bousquet Building

John Goodhart and William Shenhock opened a new barber shop Wednesday in the Bousquet building, south of the square’s southeast corner. The shop features new equipment, a congoleum rug, and fresh redecorations contributing to a neat, inviting appearance.

John Goodhart William Shenhock Bousquet

Spring Hats Show New Colors and Lighter Weights

Last spring slim hats featured wider brims and lower crowns. This spring the selection expands with lighter weights and extended color ranges for sports, travel, and business. Snap brim remains top choice for all around wear, worn front down and back up, with a new welt edge adding grace. Homburg recedes to spring popularity as colors shift to lighter seasonal tones including forest greens and pearl greys.

Homburg

Pella High to Enter Contest at Grinnell

Pella High will enter the Grinnell sub district music contest with solos by Carroll Hollebrands Carl Vander Linden Chas Lautenbach Marcia Ver Stee Eugene Wormhoudt Eileen Sadler Melba Hoekstra Anna Joyce Klein plus vocal trio brass and woodwind groups and the Girlslee club. The concert band is certified for the district contest in Oskaloosa on April 7-8 with no other entries listed.

Grinnell Cornet Carroll Hollebrands Carl Vander Linden Anna Joyce Klein Girlslee Club Oskaloosa

Dirk De Haan Dies Suddenly at Home For the Aged

Dirk De Haan, longtime resident of the Home For the Aged, died Tuesday evening at 8 o clock from a heart attack after several days of illness. Funeral services are at the Home with private graveside rites at Graceland cemetery officiated by Rev. A Haverkamp. Born December 2, 1853 in Old Amsterdam, near Pella, he died at age 80 years, 3 months, and 13 days. He never married and was the last of six children, spending his life in the local area.

Dirk de Haan Home For the Graceland Cemetery Rev A. Haverkamp Mr. de Haan Old Amsterdam Pella

Cornelius Van Gorp Dies at 85 in Lynnville

Cornelius Van Gorp 85 died Sunday at his Lynnville home after living there two years. Funeral services were held at Sully Tuesday with interment there. He was father of 18 and survived by his widow and 10 children including John of Rockham and George, Andrew, and several daughters in various states. Born July 20, 1852, he farmed near Sully 25 years, then lived in Sully 16 years before moving to Lynnville. Known for good character, he was held in esteem by all who knew him.

Cornelius van Gorp Lynnville Sully van Gorp John Rockham George Andrew Chas. Hubbard Chicago Minnie Jones Boise Idaho R. V. Roupe Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Will Brenecke Waterloo Margaret Laura Will P. H. van Gorp Lynnnville Lynnnville. Mr. van Gorp

Birthday and anniversary list from The Chronicle

The Chronicle congratulates readers with birthdays and wedding anniversaries on or before March 15. Names include Gary Louiz Popma, Martha Gertrale Rietveld, Suanita Arlene Hols, Wayne Le Zuarte, William Lanser Kilduff, Marion Verwers, several Pella residents, Cordova and Monroe connections, plus anniversaries for Brant Ver Meer, Gerrit Steenhoek, Jacob Zwank, L Wielaard and Paul Zylstra.

Gary Louiz Popma Mra Louis Popma Pella Buwalda John Buwalda Mi Cordova Wayne le Zuarte William Lanser Kilduff Marion Verwers John de Winter John van den Berg Cordova H. Wyma Jake Hols Brockmeubl Bernie Menninga William van Ee Otley Lucretia Ann Vos Monroe Ben Fynaardt Henrietta Poortinga Ella Luverne Lee van Zante Brant Ver Meer Gerrit Steenhoek Leightop Jacob Zwank Peljla L. Wielaard Jacob Vander Wal Paul Zylstra

Saturday Borneo Comes to Pella

A travel picture of borneo filmed in the jungles by Martin Johnson and his wife Osa. Strange animals reptiles fish and jungle people are shown. Educational value for school age children. At the Pella Theatre Saturday matinee 2 00 pm evening 6 30 pm

Borneo Martin Johnson Osa Pella Theatre Mantinee

Alumni Visit Central By Gradus Vander Linden and Roozenboom

Gradus Vander Linden and G J Roozenboom alumni of the classes of 1916 and 1925 led devotions at the chapel. Vander Linden, pastor of First Reformed Church of Englewood Chicago, spoke on gospel power and expanding the church’s work. Roozenboom, pastor of the Reformed Church of Lansing Illinois, urged students to share the way of life and reach those not touched by the gospel.

Gradus Vander Linden J. Roozenboom Roozenboom I. Thessalonians First Reformed Church of Engewood Chicago G. J. Roozenboom Reformed Church of Lansing Illinois

Financial Drive For Tulip Time Nearly Complete

The campaign to fund the Tulip Time celebration nearly finishes with about 85 percent subscribed. Window cards decorate the business district as solicitors praise the response and urge continued support for the promotion effort.

School Election Was A Tame Affair

The school election Monday was quiet with no opposition for two board of education candidates Paul Lautenbach and John N. Vander Linden. Lautenbach won with 101 votes, Vander Linden 95, comedian Charlie McCarthy one vote, and the rest written in for others around town.

Board of Education Paul Lautenbach John N. Vander Linden Lautenbach Vander Linden Charlie McCarthy

Agriculture Boys To Broadcast On Farm Hour

A group of boys from the part time Agriculture class at the local high school have been invited to take part in a broadcast on the WHO farm hour this Saturday. The program will be heard over the station at noon. The exact nature of the broadcast remains to be announced.

WHO Farm

Pella Residents Hear About Local Efforts As Navy Seeks Twin Bomber

The report notes Pella residents listening to part time workers under Mr Recast during the past winds as the navy pursues a missing twin motored bomber over the Pacific. It also mentions the Spanish government announcing final subjugation of Teruel after 18 days of siege and 6000 rebel soldiers and civilians surrendering.

Pella Mr. Recast Navy Pacific Ocean Teruel

Birth announced for Dolores Ann Williams in New Sharon

A daughter, Dolores Ann, was born at Mercy Hospital Wednesday morning, March 16, to Mr. and Mrs. Rex Williams of New Sharon. The mother is the former Mildred Rozenburg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Rozenburg of the city.

Dolores Ann Mercy Hospital Rex Williams New Sharon Mildred Rozenburg H. H. Rozenburg Joe Clark Rock Island, Ill W. C. van Vark

Local Worker Camp Remembered Builder of Pella Stores

The obituary notes Camp, a former bricklayer who constructed several storefronts around Pella’s square, left the area 63 years ago and spent 57 years farming. Miss Marie Healy spent Saturday in Des Moines for unspecified reasons.

Camp Pella Marie Healy Des Moines

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central College Fashion News Mrs. Mitten South Side Square Central Beauty Shop First Street Barbers Goedhart Steenhoek Roy de Wild Klaas Intveld Wormhoudt East Side Pella High Martha Gertrale Rietveld Suanita Arlene Hols Pella Boys Carpenter Drug Store East Side Square Bqroun Vogelaar Agriculture Boys D. S. Barr Dan Kamp J. C. van Groninger Adams, Nebr Tye T Americas Canaries DE Jong Floral & Seed Store Osborn Dept
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