Tile mill site eyed for public swimming pool plan
John Hoeksema reporting for the buildings and grounds committee said purchase and landscaping on the old Tile mill site opposite Henry Kersber gen residence on Oskaloosa street may fund a public pool. The panel voted to spend 100 to 126 dollars for optioning and landscaping and discussed 11 acres for a playground or recreation field with intent to buy all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoeksema
City Council
Henry Kersbergen
Oskaloosa Street
Hocksema
Council
City Light Fund
Higgins
Des Moines
C. W. van Vark
Ames
County Board of Supervisors
John Brand
J. Vander Lyde
Bert van Vark
The
Light Committee
Bert Roelofsen Loses Cattle
Bert Roelofsen lost two yearling steers last Thursday afternoon from a bloated condition after overeating in an alfalfa field. He was tending one animal when it died in his arms and the other soon followed. He had recently bought the cattle after returning from California where he spent the winter and was fattening them for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Roelofsen
Mr. Roelofsen
California
Impossible to See Town Clock From Up Town
The Chronicle notes trees around the Third Reformed church obscure the town clock making it unreadable from up town. Editorial calls for trimming or removing branches to restore a clear view of the city timepiece and questions whether the city or church should act.
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Third Reformed Church
The
Chronicle
Josh Billings
Want Ads Draw Reader Interest Says Chronicle
Yella Menninga living near the city on the water road uses the ion at times and recently placed an ad for sale. He says the Chronicle want ads page is good reading and that he often checks it to see what people have to offer for sale.
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Yella Menninga
Water Road
Chronicle
Cleanup Days Set For May 13 And 14
City Council approved annual cleanup days for four wards on Monday and Tuesday May 13 and 14. Residents should clear rubbish to street curb or alley in containers. Read the mayoral proclamation in this issue to preserve Pella’s reputation as the Cleanest City in Town.
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Pella
Fifth Six Weeks Honor Roll Of Pella High School
The Fifth Six Weeks Honor Roll for Pella High School lists seniors William Slobe, Junior Hospers, Arthur Wormhoudt, Virginia Fowler, Janet De Jong, Jeanetta Mol, Bernice Ver Ploeg, Juniors Herschel Brooks, Jean Cook, Franklin Verrips, Herbert Wormhoudt, Alda Mae Van Heukelom, Margaretta Slob, Vee Van Vark, Wilma Van Wyngarden, Freda Van Zante, Dorothy Van Houweling, Sophomores Robert Bosveld, Esley Langerak, Walter Roorda, Virginia Van Gorp, Janet Klyn, Lucile Paltzer, Mary Louise Renaud, Freshmen Jacob Brom, William Van de Keift, Viola Helen Slob, Lorna Gosselink, Ruth De Heer, Mary Jane Van Hemert, Anna Keuning, Bernace Vander Linden.
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William Slobe
Junior Hospers
Arthur Wormhoudt
Virginia Fowler
Janet de Jong
Jeanetta Mol
Bernice Ver Ploeg
Herschel Brooks
Jean Cook Franklin Verrips
Herbert Wormhoudt
Alda Mae van Heukelom
Margaretta Slob
Vee van Vark
Wilma van Wyngarden
Freda van Zante
Dorothy van Houweling
Robert Bosveld
Esley Langerak
Walter Roorda
Virginia van Gorp
Janet Klyn Lucile Paltzer
Mary Louise Renaud Freshmg
Jacob Bro
Pella Overall Factory Makes a Big Shipment
The Pella Overall Co. ships 10,000 pounds of overalls to Smith Follett and Crowl in Fargo North Dakota this week. The shipment signals strong local manufacturing quality and success, with congratulations to Mr Klein and all associates.
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Pella Overall Co
Smith, Follett and Crowl
Fargo
N. D
Klein
Show Must Go On At Pella Theatre
The Pella theatre faced a tech mishap when the sound system failed last Saturday. The Smith brothers drove eighty miles to Adel to fetch new gear, returning by 8:30 pm to resume the show with a near full audience and praise from patrons for the improved sound.
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Pella
Smith Boys
Adel
Alton
Doyle Smith
John Wynberg Gets Radio Announcement
Des Moines Sargent & Co airs a KRNT morning segment at 6 30. John Wynberg corrected mispronunciation and announced residence in Pella famous for its bologna and Dutch cookies. The correction aired Wednesday morning boosting Pella bakers and butchers.
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Sargent & Co
Des Moines
KRNT
Mr. Wynberg
John
Pella
Pella Butchers
Mothers Day Observed In Pella Sunday
Next Sunday May 12 is Mothers Day and is to be observed with sermons and programs at churches. Attendees are urged to wear a flower in honor of mother whether living or dead and to show appreciation with gifts or visits. The notice includes affectionate verses from Cornelia Middeleope Tipton Oklahoma and mentions florists can wire flowers nationwide.
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United States
Summer Session At Central College Starts June 10
Central College announces a summer session beginning June 10 for eleven weeks with two terms. First term ends July 20 and second term ends August 24. Students may take two to eleven hours and choose liberal arts or teacher training courses. Classes meet mornings. afternoons and evenings free for study and recreation. A cooperative boarding plan allows students to set their own food costs per Dr. H. Stuart.
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Central College
H. Stuart
Monroe's New Paper Is Out
Monroe's new paper the Monroe Citizen, published by J S Alden, appears with 16 pages four columns half home print covering territory news. Front page greets readers with historical notes on the first paper, the Monroe Mirror, now moved to Newton. The Chronicle praises the venture and its ties to Alden and journalism in the area.
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Monroe
J. S. Alden
Monroe Mirror
Newton
Chronicle
J. Alden
Ideal Pharmacy Sale A Success
The Ideal Pharmacy's May sale progresses well according to proprietor Martin Paardekooper. He states advertising pays when prices are listed, noting buyers focus on price over the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Pharmacy
Chronicle
Martin Paardekooper
Mr. Paardekooper
Auto crashes into a house near bad corner
Sunday afternoon about 4:00 o clock John J. Van Dyke a local painter was exiting his driveway when a car carrying a young man and woman struck his vehicle, lost a bumper and drove up a steep embankment into his house taking off weather boarding. The occupants were visitors from out of town. No one was hurt Mrs Van Dyke was in the house at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. van Dyke
John
Tulip Festival Hope Timely for Pella
Gerrit Boerefijn encourages the Pella Chronicle to pursue a Tulip Festival inspired by Holland Michigan’s event. He praises the Holland Festival’s beauty Dutch attire and crowd size and notes wide state and nearby state attendance. He wishes success and calls the project timely.
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Mr. Good
Pella Chronicle
Pella
Holland
Mich
Gerrit B
Boerefin
Girl of Seven Is Seriously Burned
Darlene Wilson seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley Wilson was seriously burned when her clothing caught fire at home while playing with an unlit candle. She lit a candle after seeing a match lit on a cupboard, igniting papers and setting her clothing aflame. She fled as adults fought the blaze and remains in serious condition.
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Darlene Wilson
Harley Wilson
Darlene
Fred Tolles
Knoxville Journal
Have You Any Dutch Antiques Tulip Time display
Pel la business men seek Dutch relics for Tulip Time windows on May 16 to 18. Notify Mrs Nellie Van Arkel George Heeren or L F Bousquet with item counts kinds and histories. Committees will provide display locations for businessmen to fetch items.
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Pella
Holland
Nellie van Arkel
George Heeren
L. F. Bousquet
Senator Cutting Killed In Crash Near Macon Missouri
Republican Senator Bronson Cutting of New Mexico perished along with three others when a bi motor transport aircraft crashed during forced night landing near Macon Missouri The Commerce Department ordered an investigation into the crash Cutting backed Roosevelt in the 1932 campaign and was a frequent radio voice.
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Bronson Cutting
New Mexico
Macon
Fox
Department of Commerce
Washington
Cutting
Frankklin D. Roosevelt
Lasschuit Hosts a Big Saturday Coffee Event
John Lasschuit’s Pella mercantile store drew hundreds for a free Opal coffee demonstration with cookies and peanut butter sandwiches. The event, served to about 600 cups, showcased strong ad response and prompts a repeat next Saturday with Afterglow coffee and additional grocery bargains.
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John Lasschuit
Pella
Korn-Sybenga
Lasschuit
Chronicle
Ball Players Please Register for Summer League
Those wishing to play in the league this summer must register at Ulrich's Meat Market by May 18 at 6 00 p m Registration is required to be eligible to play The other item notes a Los Angeles philosopher aged 84 weathering the depression on 250 a month for food
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Ulrich’s
Los Angeles
Miss Palmquist Wins Five Dollar Prize in Writing Contest
Miss Hilda Palmquist of Lincoln School, Des Moines, under the C. W. Parker Co guidance, earned five dollars for a 50 word letter explaining why she liked the Parker brand of polish. Though not the top prize winner who took a Ford V-8, she stood among the running, and celebrated with the crisp five dollar reward.
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Hilda Palmquis
Lincoln School
Woring
C. W. Par Co
Des Moines
Prn
Hold Coffee Carnival At The IGA Store
The local IGA Food Store, M. J. De Wit, owner, announces a coffee carnival and special food prices Saturday. Coffee and cookies will be served in the afternoon to all who come. The store advertises grocery and meat bargains readers should inspect.
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IGA
M. J. de Wit
One Inch of Rain Fell Thursday
This vicinity saw a fine rain last Thursday with a turn to snow and a scare. John A Pos, official water measurer, reports exactly one inch fell that night and a quarter inch earlier. The rain freshened vegetation and pastures, making everyone happy as the eastern United States had rain all week.
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John A. Pos
United States
Chamber of Commerce Elects Its Officers
At a Pella Chamber of Commerce meeting last week directors re elected all officers. Dr G H Lankelma remains president A B Wormhoudt vice president Hugo W Kuyper continues secretary Cornie Smorenburg retains treasurer.
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Pella
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Martin Weyers Death
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death of Mrs. Martin Weyers. Thanks for floral tributes and ministrations. Signed by Teibutae, D. G. Van Zee, Mins. John Ten Hagen, William Weyers.
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Martin Weyers
D. G. van Zee
John Ten Hagen
William Weyers
Last Chance Recourse Drive To Save Kidnapper of Mary McElroy
Condensed State and Nation notes report Walter McGee preparing Saturday night for a final recourse bid to spare the man convicted in the Mary McElroy kidnapping. Senate leaders predict a soldiers bonus bill passage by Wednesday.
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Walter McGee
Mary McElroy
Senate
Tulip Time in Pella program announced
The Dutch setting festival in Pella Iowa, on May 18, features Dutch songs, costumes and an operetta Tulip Time. Central Park entertainments, window displays May 16, and participation by local clubs, schools, and Girl Scouts. If rain, event shifts to May 26.
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Pella
Iowa
Middle West
Central Park
Women's ‘Federated Club
American Legion Auxiliery
Central College
Anna Tysseling
Burgomeister Fultz
Leona Reuyers
Des Moines
A. Winter
D. P. van Gorp
G. W. van Arkel
J. C. Hagens
Winifred
Donald Hesselink
Helen Dixson
Wayne Schakel
Derby High to Hear Dr. Lubbers Commencement Speaker
Dr. Irwin J. Lubbers president of Central College Pella Iowa will be the commencement speaker for Derby High School today in the high school auditorium An earlier notice set May 6 at the Methodist Church with Rev W J Hamill as speaker Seniors will present their annual Biay Hamilton program in the high school auditorium
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Irwin J. Lubbers
Central College
Pella
Derby High School
Methodist Church
W. J. Hamill
Incomplete Note of Help From Vander Wal Friends
Fragmentary message thanks neighbors and friends for recent Tunes by friends and neighbors. Mentions Vander Wal and assistance offered during a time of need. Imperfect OCR limits clarity but preserves named individuals and general support context.
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John Wynberg
Cornelia Middeleope
Tipton
Okla
Eco
John van Dyke
Gerrit Boerefijn
Senator Cutting
Miss Palmquist
Chamber of Commerce
C. HL. Perry Pepper
University of Pennsylvania
Medical Society of the
District of Columbia
Hermoine Fowler
Oklahoma A
M. College
Guy EB. Brewer
John Coogan
Jackie Coogan
Buckman Springs
Cal
Violet Vander Elst
London
England
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Rumania
Petestine
Fremont Clark
Wadena
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
New York City
Anson Weeks
Cer
Weeks
Kansas Territory
Oil Company
Mason City
Iown City
Franklin Peyton
Logan
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Fort Madison
Anamosa
Ellen DeLong
Maynard, In
Samuel DeLong
Henry C. Kuhlmann
Sioux City
F. H. Rice
W. D. Hayes
Kuhlmann
Harrison E. Spangler
National Republican
Atlantic
James E. Coons
Iowa Wesleyan College
Board of
Mr. Coons
Tilton
Loydmpbell
Lindsay
Lubbers
Derby
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