Pella Readies 1938 Tulip Queen Election
Pella adopts two week Tulip Queen contest from March 30 to April 16 1938 with eligibility rules ballots and limited voting. Nominating coupons required by April 9 and voting on April 16 at Old Ideal Pharmacy building with ballots listing five names. The Queen and four attendants receive medals and the Cup remains in perpetuity with the Pella Historical Society.
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Pella
Pellas
Ideal Pharmacy
Main Street
Burgermeester
T. G. Fultz
Matt Kempkes
Rev. J. Prins
West Market
School Girl Injured in Accident Wednesday
Beatrice Schippers daughter of Arnold Schippers was injured Wednesday noon when struck by a car driven by Robert Hagen of Leighton, a Pella high school student. The collision occurred near the Shell Oil station at the square as Hagen tried to avoid a stopped car. Schippers returned to school in the afternoon after treatment. Reports say Hagen lacked a driver license and some country pupil drivers lack school car permits.
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Beatrice Schippers
Arnold Schippers
Robert Hagen
Leighton
Pella High School
Shell Oil Station
Miss Schippers
Hagen
Broadway
Schippers
New Theatre Building Nears Reality in Pella
Progress toward a new $20,000 theatre with $15,000 equipment, two shops, air conditioning, a stage, and Des Moines architects proceeds in Pella. A. H. Blank Enterprises will bring modern cinema to town, with Dan Smith as manager and site plans awaiting final approval.
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Moving Picture Theatre
Pella
A. H. Blank Enterprises
Wetherill and Harrison
Des Moines
Blank
Redman and Son
T. G. Pultz
H. B. Sixsmith
H. P. van Gorp
Dan Smith
What Do You Get For Your 25 Cents At The Movies
A promotional chorus extols cinema as not only entertainment but a window to world events music inventions sports and science. It praises the broad scope of motion pictures from India to Alaska and credits the cameraman with offering the world.
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India
Alaska
Pella Tulip Time 1938 Kickoff Promises Big Festivities
The town plans radio appearances and trips to nearby cities as part of an extensive Tulip Time program. Winners will be announced at the Chamber of Commerce Ladies' Night on April 21. This is the first major kick-off for Pella's 1938 Tulip Time.
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Pella
Gov. Nor
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial typing wins in state contests at Pella High
Miss Healy leads Pella High commercial department as students excel in the Every Pupil Typing Contest. In Class A 64 students compete with 30 schools. Novice placed fourth at 33.44 wpm, Amateur second at 55.24 wpm, and both groups won the keyboard test. The results reflect broad student achievement and high standards across commercial subjects.
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Healy
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
University At
Iowa City
Pella High Falls
Burlington
Centerville
Mason City
Webster City
Clarinda
Himegiea Heli Bentan
Clarinla
Spring Parade of Super Values at Coast-to-Coast Store
Coast-to-Coast Store owner John Dykstra invites readers to a Spring Parade of Super Values. The event features the entire stock on sale for personal, home, and automobile needs, as advertised in this Chronicle issue.
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John Dykstra
the Chronicle
Mr. Dykstra
Rexall Store Launches Paint and Wallpaper Sale
Rexall Drug Store owner B. F. Vander Linden announces a large wallpaper sale featuring 250 patterns and a paint demonstration with 12 paint varieties. The store offers two trimming machines and free service plus expert recommendations. Chronicle circulars detail sale particulars and note strong local and regional customer response from Mon-Newton, Oskaloosa, and Des Moines.
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B. F. Vander Linden
Rexall Drug
The
Chronicle
Rexall
Vander Linden
Mon- Newton
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Closing Notice From Local Banks
Starting with April and continuing through the summer months the undersigned banks will close noon each Thursday and at 3 00 p m on Saturdays Marion Co State Bank Pella National Bank.
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Marion CO. State Bank
Pella National Bank
Western Union Sees Big Local Business Ties
Sam Burgher, Western Union agent for two years, notes heavy local traffic driven by the Rosscreen Co. with about 200 dollars monthly in business and 40 wires daily. The company now handles express and shopping services, reduced rates, and 26 word night messages, with rapid transatlantic cable dispatch from New York.
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Sam Burgher
The
Western Union Telegraph Co
Elmer Hartgraves, Jr
Western Union Telegraph Company
Rosscreen ‘Co
Burgher
Western Union
Coatesville
Missouri Valley
Emmettsburg
Spirit Lake
Towa
Rolscreen Co
Central States Flee Co
Luis Dade
George Bockmeuhl
Florence Black
Rock Island Depot
New York City
Work on Highway 163 Widening Between Pella and Oskaloosa Under Way
Preliminary work on widening and improving Highway 163 between Pella and Oskaloosa is underway. Land for the right of way has been purchased from farmers, telephone poles set back, trees uprooted, and other obstructions removed to achieve the necessary width. Construction will begin soon and will facilitate travel along the route.
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Pella
Oskaloosa
Much Needed Rain Arrives for Gardens and Farms
After months of drought farmers welcomed heavy rain on Monday and Wednesday with over an inch falling in total. Local weatherman John A. Pos notes a 7/16 inch burst in three minutes on Wednesday forenoon. Another brief shower occurred in the afternoon, lifting spirits and aiding soil for gardens, farms, and tulips.
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Amore
John A. Pos
Tulip City Photographic Society to Hold First Exhibit
The newly formed Tulip City Photographic Society will present its first exhibit at Central College Art studio on the third floor of New Central. The public is invited to view scenic portrait character study and still life photographs Monday evening the 14th.
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Tulip City Photographic Society
Central College
New Central
Noted Violinist to Perform at High School Tonight
Viennese violinist Sorantin, delayed by an auto accident, will headline the Central College lecture course finale at the high school auditorium this evening April 5. A strong attraction, the event is expected to draw a large crowd.
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H Sorantin
Central College
Porter Grove Cemetery Bid Call for 1938 Care-Taking
The board invites bids for mowing and general care of Porter Grove Cemetery for 1938. Bids must be submitted by a stated deadline. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. A.C. Van Rouwel, hmn. of Board.
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Porter Grove Cemetery
Grand Opening Gamble Store Ad Announces New Location
An advertisement promotes the grand opening of the Gamble Store Agency in the former Van Zan hardware building this Saturday. Afternoon coffee and cookies will be offered to visitors, with extra specials for the event. A removal story is referenced elsewhere.
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Gamble
van Zanle Hardware Store
Exhibit of Fine Art Prints at Pella High School
An exhibit of reproductions from the World's Greatest Master Painters will be held at Pella High School during the first week of April. The loaned collection aims to raise funds to buy pictures for local schools, offering a unique opportunity not to be missed in this era.
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Pella High School
Pella
Fires at Tuinstra Van Roekel Homes
Fire crews rushed to two roof fires on consecutive days. A. A. Van Roekel, 307 Bus First, suffered about 60 dollars in roof damage insured. Herman Tuinstra, East First street, north of Vogelaat's, faced roughly 20 dollars in roof damage insured.
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A. A. van Roekel
Bus First Street
Herman Tuinstra
East First Street
Vogelaat
Card of Thanks from the Sneller Family
The family of Gerrit Sneller and relatives thank friends and neighbors for support and sympathy during their bereavement. They express deep appreciation for the beautiful flowers sent in this sad hour.
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Cornelia
Gerrit Sneller
Gamble Store Agency Moves to New Location
The Gamble Store Agency owned by Joe Stientjes moved its stocks and fixtures from the south side to the former Van Zante hardware building on Franklin street east of the square. The remodeled red and green exterior features a new sign. The building houses Al Wanders radio repair in the middle room and Kersbergen's tin shop at the rear, with nearly five years since opening and plans to serve the public with expanding lines.
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Gamble
Joe Stientjes
van Zante Hardware
Franklin Street
al Wanders
Kersbergen
Stientjes
Three Act Comedy To Be Presented By H. S. Seniors
H S seniors present a three act comedy Remember You're a Lady at Pella High School. Kenneth McDonald as Noble Simpson endures a string of mistaken identities and comic misadventures after a bandit hold up. Herbert Vander Waal as Mr Florence and Roland Stone provide comic relief and a turning point with personality books, promising an evening of laughter and suspense with intermission numbers.
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Pella High School
Kenneth McDonald
Noble Simpson
Hartley Florence
Mr. Florence
Herbert Vander Waal
Roland Stone
Noble
Men’s Societies To Hold Meeting In Sully Iowa
The league of Reformed Men's Societies will hold a mass meeting in Sully Iowa on Friday evening at 7 30 p m April 1. Guest speaker is Dr. Oren Holtrop of Cleveland Ohio. All men invited. last meeting of the season with lunch served. Take Hold of God Isa 27 564 7.
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League of Reformed Men’s Societies
Sully
Iowa
Oren Holtrop
Cleveland
Ohio
Notice on Containing Chickens and Dogs in Gardens
Gardening time alert from Mayor T. G. Fultz urging residents to pen up chickens and keep dogs on their property to protect tulip beds and gardens. Dogs running at large have been destroyed. please act responsibly to preserve public greenery.
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T. G, Fultz
Lake Prairie Township to Hold Board of Review Meeting
The Lake Prairie Township trustees will meet as a board of review and equalization on Monday April 4 1938 at the American Legion Building in Pella. Township Clerk.
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Lake Prairie
American Legion Bldg
Pella
State plans to join Highway 22 with 163 in Iowa
The Iowa State Highway Commission outlines a plan to connect Highway 22 with 163 to shorten routes to Cedar Rapids and northeastern Iowa, improving access for Peoria and New Sharon residents traveling to Pella. The plan, discussed in letters to Commander Van Hemert, notes current focus on numbers 85 and 22, paving of 68 south of Montezuma, and future funding to extend 22 west from the 85 junction.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Peoria
New Sharon
Pella
Iowa State Highway Commission
W. S. van Hemert
van Veen-Van Hemert Post American Legion
C. L. McKinnon
van Hemert
Montezuma
Arabes Tee
Manent
Three Little Girls In Blue Final KRNT Broadcast
Pella’s Three Little Girls in Blue wrap their KRNT broadcasts with a final show on Saturday April 2 at 8 45 PM in the Register Tribune Building Des Moines outlet KRNT will broadcast from the 13th floor elevator entry No ticket required. An extra appearance is planned for the Mutual coast to coast hookup on the following Saturday at 10 AM from Des Moines station KRNT will be easier to access in Pella for this air time.
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Pella
Little Girls In Blue
KRNT
Register & Tribune Bldg
Bth
Locust
Des Moines
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A. H. Blank
New Theatre
Pella’s
Western Union Telegraph Office
BPS
van der Berg
Armour Boat and Daughter
G. H. van den Berg
Karlson
Best Paint
Photographic Society
A.C. van Rouwel
Hmn
Board
Tuinstra
van Roekel
H. S. Seniors
Legion Post
DE Prenger
de de Prenger
Bess
Ernest de Cook
Beulah
John H. Klein
Fifield Road
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