Citizens Urged to Vote Next Monday in Pella Mayor Race
Hi School Musicians Our Guests This Week end CHOOSE MAYOR, COUNCIL NEXT MON., MAR. 27 HOPE FOR LARGE VOTE Citizens Urged to Exercise Their Right and Privilege Next Monday, March 27th, Pel la will choose a Mayor, the City Council, a Treasurer, an Assessor and a Park Commissioner. Polling places listed with 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. voting hours. The Citizens' Ticket lists T. G. Fultz for Mayor and several alderman, treasurer, assessor, and park roles. the People's Ticket names Kempkes for Mayor and other candidates. an Independent Ticket option is available.
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Pella
Citizens
People’s
A. D. Versteeg
Winter mud removal cleans downtown streets
City workers cleared winter mud and dust from downtown streets early this week. Businessmen and shoppers welcomed the cleaning as dirt from the streets was carried away from storefronts.
Nomination for Tulip Queen contest in Pella
The Tulip Queen selection rules were published in The Chronicle. A coupon ballot is in the post office box and must be received by 5 30 p m Saturday March 25. Eligible nominees will be listed March 30 and voting takes place April 8 at the Legion Hall. Polls run 10 00 a m to 5 30 p m with ballots provided.
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Chronicle
Pella
Chronicle of
Legion Hall
Federated Club
Lou Kuypens
F, Dykstra
Verle Ver Ughé
Chamber of Commerce
Pella Iowa Election Proclamation March 27 1939
Notice to qualified electors of Pella Iowa that the biennial election will be held Monday March 27 1939. Officers to be elected include Mayor Treasurer Assessor Park Commissioner two aldermen at large and one Alderman per ward. Polling places listed and hours 8 am to 8 pm. Dated March 17 1937 by Mayor T G Fultz.
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Pella
Iowa
Main Street
Third Ward
American Legion
Broadway
Thomassen’s
Oskaloosa Street
Towa
T. G. Fultz
Fire in car at The Van Houweling Garage
Tuesday evening the fire department responded to a car inside The Van Houweling garage with heavy smoke. Firemen found the hand brake locked and the fabric of the brake band smoking and charred before leaving with gear returned to the station.
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van Houweling
Council Orders Cooling Tower and Turbine Upgrades
At a March 14 special meeting the council ordered a new cooling tower to replace the one destroyed by ice. An eastern firm will supply it. The Murray turbine will be modernized with new parts to bring it up to date. Total cost for both projects is about ten thousand dollars. March 21 council session covered routine matters.
Big Horse Sale In the Barn SW Corner Square
Ulrich Motor Company presents a distinctive ad in this issue with a cartoon by Rudolph. The “Used Car Round Up Sale” offers a selection of fine used cars at reasonable prices, likening horses and autos to highlight value.
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Ulrich Motor Company
Rudolph
Cemetery care bids sought at Porter Grove
The board will accept bids for taking care of Porter Grove cemetery until April 8. The board may reject any or all bids. A. C. Van Houweling serves as Chairman of Board.
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Porter Grove Cemetery
A. C. van Houweling
Mrs Wormhoudt Remembered as Pella Pioneer Icon
Mrs H Grandma Wormhoudt died at 5:30 p m at Mrs G H Hospers home after a short influenza illness. A revered Pella pioneer, she embodied community virtues and supported Tulip Festival ceremonies. Her creed praised God and religious freedom and guided her lifelong service to others.
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Pella
Grandma) Wormhoudt
G. H. Hospers
The
Chronicle
Pella teachers lead Sub-District Music contest efforts
Superintendent C C Buerkens guides music festival arrangements with Miss Anne Tysseling and Robert Ruby aiding instructors in vocal and instrumental music. Their teamwork has sparked strong student and parent involvement, building local pride in school music and civic virtues. Grand mom Wormhoudt marked her 100th birthday with family, friends, and a presidential telegram, leaving a lasting impact on Pella’s Tulip Time community.
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C. C. Buerkens
Pella Public Schools
Buerkens
Anne Tysseling
Robert Ruby
Pella
Obituary of Mrs H Wormhoudt pioneer of Pella Iowa
Obituary notes Mrs H Wormhoudt née Antje Overkamp born January 6 1839 in Leerdam Netherlands came to America in 1847 aboard Maa with Overkamp family. She settled among Pella pioneers and was the last surviving member of the original First Reformed church. She married H Wormhoudt November 18 1858 and outlived by five sons Henry John A I Edward D W and one daughter Effie Kuyper and a stepdaughter Mrs Hospers. Funeral at First Reformed Church with Rev A Haverkamp, viewing at 1 to 2 pm, interment Oakwood.
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I. Wormhoudt
D. Wormhoudt
A. J
Pella
Grandma Wormhoudt
H. Wormhoudt
Antje Overkamp
G. H. Overcamp
Antje Kruyt
Leerdam
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G. N
Tsane
First Reformed Church
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Andrew
T. G. Hospers
Henry D. Wormhoudt
Chicago
Ottumwa
I. A. Wormhoudt
Eddyville
Edward Wormhoudt
Los Angeles
Cal
D. W. Wormhoudt
Newton
Effie) Kuyper
G.’Hospers
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood
Local social notes include teas and a 47th wedding anniversary
Mrs C F Dykstra hosted Saturday afternoon in Honor of Mrs Lillian Payne from Des Moines with a social hour and lunch. Baptist ladies plan an afternoon tea with a program and lunch. Dr Lubbers spoke on the Balkan Mess at Federated Club noting European history and political shifts. Officers to be elected in April. Zwank couple marks 47th anniversary with family gathering and quilting.
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C. F. Dykstra
Lillian Payne
Des Moines
Jacob H. Zwank
John Geurts
Herman Zwank
Joint Legion and Auxiliary Meeting Postponed to March 27
The Executive Board of the local Legion Post schedules a special meeting for March 27 at 8 p.m. to view the Hawkeye Boys State Camp film, with a social afterward including skating and games. The Legion Post changes its regular meeting night to the first Tuesday of June, with the next meeting on April 4.
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Owen S. van Niewaal
Legion Post
Legion and Auxiliary Unit
Legion and
Auxiliary
School Masters Meet at Knoxville Reports on County Tests and Contests
Marion County School Masters met at Mrs Buckles for a luncheon and business session. Superintendents from most schools attended, with plans announced for work type reading tests in grades four to eight during the week of April 3, eighth grade rural exams in May, a county spelling contest April 1 in Knoxville, and a county baseball tournament the last week of April. A typing contest at Pella on April 1 will cover typing and shorthand for all levels. The next meeting is set for April 12. Also noted are soy bean based innovations in milk, meat, coffee, and auto accessories.
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Marion County
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McClymond
Bussey
Goons
Swan
Tracy
Court House
Pella
Pella High School Hosts Sub-District Music Contest
The sub district music contest runs Thursday to Saturday in Pella with over a thousand contestants from twenty four high schools. Supt Buerkens and instructors Ruby and Tysseling lead planning as events fill the day and evening schedule with concerts and auditions at the high school auditorium and gym.
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