Pella Historical Society Seeks Members And Civic Pride
The article invites readers to join the Pella Historical Society, stressing inclusivity for former residents and nonresidents alike. It emphasizes preserving Pella’s records, ancestry, and traditions as a civic monument for future generations. Also noted is Oscar Dotzel, 29, of Galena, Ill, who ended his life by hanging after four weeks in a sanitarium.
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Pella
Oscar Dotzel
Galena
Ill
Emergency Relief Meeting Held in Knoxville Court House
A relief meeting convened at 2 p.m. March 2 in the Knoxville Iowa Court House chaired by Mr. C. Ted Johnson. Attendees discussed Old Age Pensions, the Garden Program, W P A assignments ending, coal procurement under the Guffey Act, county financing for Regular County cases, and two needy cases brought for investigation. The group set April 7 as the next meeting date.
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Court House
Knoxville
Iowa
C. Ted Johnson
Heviesk
van Niewaal
Lor
Johnson
W. PA
Goad
Director of Relief
Tulip Time Budget Set At Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
The finance committee approved a $2500 budget for the Tulip Time celebration including $750 for remodeling the Thomassen property, $150 for stage and scenery, $300 for publicity, $600 for the Dutch Village, and $500 for incidentals. A historical society with memberships from $25 to $100 was proposed to preserve local history, with three $100 memberships sold. A benefit banquet was announced to boost funds and promote attendance.
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Kuyper
Ust
Thomassen
O and P
Pella
Finance Committee
G. F. Sadler
Alida Stureman Wins a 13 Weeks Radio Contract
Miss Stureman, a stenographer with musical talent, has secured a 13 week radio contract amid congratulations from The Chronicle. The story notes her supporters’ wish to hear her sing and mentions the community interest in her success. Separately, the Floyd River at Sioux City, Iowa, rose and flooded Springdale NE of the city, displacing about 400 residents.
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Alida Stureman
Stureman
the Chronicle
Sioux City
Springdale
Former Bank Cashier Dies in Knoxville Iowa
J. J. Roberts, 68, longtime cashier of the Knoxville National Bank, died unexpectedly at his home from heart disease. A prominent banker for 36 years, he had recently worked for the state banking department as a receiver. Masonic funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday with interment in Raceland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, a daughter in Des Moines, and a brother in Knoxville.
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Knoxville
J. J. Roberts
Knoxville ‘National Bank
Former Iowa Woman Dies in Los Angeles
The death of Mrs. William Brinkhoff of Los Angeles Calif was reported on March 10 She was the former Moore Viersen of Pella Indiana and a frequent Des Moines visitor at her brother Benjamin A Viersen’s home 1222 Forty-eighth street She was daughter of A H Viersen former Pella postmaster Born in Pella she lived here until about twenty years ago She was sister of Miss Lily Viersen a longtime Pella teacher The Viersen home on North Main street was sold to Russell Van Zante and a new residence was built on the site.
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William Brinkhoff
Los Angeles
Calif
Brinkhoff
Moore Viersen
Pella
Des Moines
Benjamin A. Viersen
Forty-eighth Street
A. H. Viersen
Lily Viersen
Viersen
North Main Street
Russell van Zante
Frigidaire’s Meter-Miner to Cut Fridge Power Use
Kuyper's Music House in Pella displays Frigidaire’s new meter-miner refrigeration unit. Developed by General Motors, the sealed oil motor cuts current use, enabling smaller, efficient models for lower income households. The device is integrated into most new Frigidaire models this year.
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Pella
Kuyper
Music House
Frigidaire
General Motors Corporation
Jean Kuyper
Tarres
Ceon 3
Central Teams Sweep Iowa Conference Debating Victory
Central College dominated the Iowa Conference events, winning the basketball title and capturing top honors in a Des Moines debate tournament at the Chamberlain Hotel. Greta De Koster Wilma Van Gorp Ray Van Heukelem Andrew Klyn and Bob Renaud led the forensics group, earning national recognition and a trip to the Pi Kappa Delta tourney in Houston with coach Miss Van Emmerick.
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Central
Iowa
Chamberlain Hotel
Des Moines
Ray van Heuke- Jom
Andrew Klyn
Forest Decker
Penn College
Parsons, Fletcher
Penn
J. 8
T. C
Cow
Drake
Mpson
Towa Wesleyan
Upper Town
Luther
Betty Liggett
Bob Renaud
Betty Bennink
Greta de Koster
Wilma van Gorp
Cerrat
Central ‘Am
Parsons
Fletcher
Houston
Texas
Ray van Heukelem
Miss van Emmerick
Miss van Emmerik
February Chess Cupid: County Records Show Many Marriages
County Clerk Remy reports a February filled with marriage licenses. Couples listed include Thomas Kingery and Viola Clayworth of Moravia and Udell. Martin Geubel with Ann French. Anne De Cook paired with Tonetta Van Essen of Cordova. Raymond Gosselink with Ethel Van Zante of Pella. and Edward Roorda with Wilhelmina Hackert, both of Pella.
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Dan Cupid
Remy
Thomas Kingery
Moravia
Viola Clayworth
Udell
Martin Geubel
Annette Ann French
Anne J. de Cook
Pella
Tonetta van Essen
Cordova
Herbert E. Thomas
Perry
Viola M. Phipps
Knoxville
Raymond B. Gosselink
Dorothy Ustermarkt
Harvey
Carl Alvin van Houweling
Marie Brand
Russell E. Crozier
Eliza Graham
Tunis Vonk
Monroe
Celmagnes Verwers
Harry L. Frey
Des Moines
Myrie Leona Parr
Albert de Bruin
Jennie Gosselink
Woman files $10,000 damage suit in council bluffs
Marie Clark sues Greenshield and Everest Co. realty dealers for 10000 dollars claiming injuries from a June 7 fall. She slipped on a rear building stop and tumbled to the stairwell bottom, the accident occurring on property owned by the firm.
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Council Bluffs
Greenshield & Everest Co
Marie Clark
175 Scholars Take 8th Grade Exams
Miss Sadie Batten county superintendent said 175 of 200 rural eighth graders managed to take exams despite bitter cold and impassable roads on Feb 7. She noted some pupils were almost frozen and plans to arrange for the remaining 26 once roads improve.
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Sadie Batten
Batter
Miss Batten
Sully Phone Exchange Declares 1935 Dividend
The Sully Telephone association announces a $2.10 dividend on each $35 share for 1935, paid regularly for 11 years. The annual meeting, scheduled for Feb 6, is postponed indefinitely due to bad weather. Current officers: L. W. Maasdam president, William B. Boat vice president, Mrs. Hattie Smith secretary, Mrs. Fern Kruseman treasurer, and K. B. Versteegh lineman and switchboard operator.
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Sully Telephone Association
L. W. Maasdam
William B. Boat
Hattie Smith
Fern Kruseman
K. B. Versteegh
For Sale and Want Ads Summary Card
Classified list fragment shows items for sale including a 400 egg incubator used lightly at 900 E 3rd Street. Also an unsigned offer for a young Hereford bull and miscellaneous junk removal. A work wanted note seeks an experienced girl at $3.50 weekly via Chronicle.
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Tonie Schippers
E. 3Rd, Street
Call Chronicle
Ladies Auxiliary offers Dutch costume making for Tulip Time
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College will sew a Dutch costume for Tulip Time. Pattern furnished. Materials range from $1.00 to $1.60 based on pattern. tailoring from 50 cents to $1.00. Telephone Mrs. Ed Plette.
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Central College
Ed Plette
Coast-To-Coast Store Opens With Large Opening Day
John F. Dykstra owner of Coast-To-Coast reports a big opening day in the building one door south of the Chronicle office. Crowds flocked to see the new store with shelves well stocked and many items sold before closing Saturday. Dykstra and clerks voiced satisfaction with the debut.
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John F. Dykstra
Chronicle
Farmers Become Tractor Minded
The Pella Supply Co delivered Alllis Chalmers tractors to local farmers this week. Recipients include Ralph Grundman William Van Waardhuizern Paul W Faast Dick H Vander Linden Henry Van Rheenen Meulpolder Peter Bloem William Boender John W Vos and Donald Vos. Our want ads bring results.
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Pella Supply Co
Ralph Grundman
William van Waardhuizern
Paul W. Faast
Dick H. Vander ‘Linden
Candidate Helen Neveneschn seeks county treasurer post
Stanley Wood announces possible candidacy for county treasurer pending Democratic primary and invites support. He states he will be at Marion County State Bank Wednesdays to handle income tax affairs, with work approved and charges reasonable.
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Helen Nevenesch
Marion County State Bank
Stanley Wood
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