Chronicle Cooking School Opens This Afternoon
The Chronicle announces a new cooking school at the Pella theatre running May 27 to 29. The program blends a full length Hollywood feature with home making lessons, closeups, and demonstrations. Local merchants contribute prizes and value offers while free recipe sheets are handed out daily. Mrs. Dick De Wit, Dorothy De Wit, and Mrs. A. Van Duren returned home Friday from Blairyburg.
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Pella
Chronicle
Pella Theatre
Hollywood
Cleary
Dick de Wit
Dorothy de Wit
A. van Duren
Albert Langerak
Blairyburg
Buerkens Named Leader of Pella School System
C C Buerkens of Milford Iowa has been chosen by the Pella school board to become superintendent, succeeding F M Frush who resigned. Born in Pella he earned BA MA and other degrees from Iowa State College and the University of Iowa He has 14 years in Iowa schools with successful posts at Owasa Farragut Milford and more He led Milford to strong athletic and musical programs and a noted citizenship effort He and his wife have two children Bonnie Grace and Bruce.
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C. C. Buerkens
Milford
Iowa
James Buerkens
Pella
F. M. Frush
Buerkens
Central College
Uiversity of Iowa
Iowa State College
University of Colorado
University of Southern California
University of Iowa
Wasa
Hardin County
Ames
Owasa
Farragut
Civic Service Department
Washington, D. C
Barney Buerkens
United States
Buerken
Dickinson County
Bonnie Grace
Bruce
Ron
Schoo
West Coast ships report slow return due to sea duties
Reports from the West Coast indicate that sailors and ship crews who go down to the sea are not in a rush, as caution and delays persist through the voyages and docking windows. The notice notes extended waits and cautious schedules affecting maritime activity.
Decoration Day Observed Monday in Pella
Des Moines attorney Allen A. Herrick to address Memorial Day events in Pella. Legion and Auxiliary members decorate graves, parade forms near Webster school, Central Park monument ceremony at 1:30 to 2:00 pm with prayers, singing, and benediction. Boy Scouts join procession for first time under Van Hemert Post.
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Pella
van ‘Veen
Legion Auxiliay
Memorial Hall
Boy Scouts
van Hemert Post
Legion
Webster School
Central Park
Chapain
F. de Jong
America
Lexion Quartettes
Allan Herrick
Benediction
G. Menning
Pella Boosts Campaign with Over 24000 in Subscriptions
Subscriptions totaling 24587 from Pella area residents were announced at the first report meeting for the Central College Extension program. The local drive aims to raise 500000, with the next report meetings set for Thursday evening and Tuesday, June 1, at Jordan Hall. President Lubbers emphasized the need to advance educational standards to keep Central from falling behind.
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Pella
Central College Extension Program
George H. Mennenga
Jordan Hall
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central
Lubbers
American Legion Hall
Decoration Day Observed. Pella Stores Open Half Day
Sunday is Decoration Day and a parade will be held in Pella on Monday with the usual program. Food stores will be open until noon while all other stores close for the day. Those needing meats and groceries should shop in the forenoon.
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Pella
College grads hear sermon at local church
The baccalaureate service for Central college graduates was held at Third Reformed church on Sunday May 23 with Rev. Irwin J. Tubbers presiding. Rev. Henry Huenemann spoke on Plants and Cornerstones, stressing spiritual growth and Christian education in shaping youth and daughters as adornment to God's temple.
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Central College
Third Reformed Church
Irwin J. Tubbers
G. Menning
Nicholas Gosselink
Fast Lawn Reformed Church
Muskegon
Mich
Veldman
Henry Huenemann
Forreston, Til
Central
Huenemann
Distribute Plants For the Relief Gardens
The garden program distributes cabbage and tomato plants for relief gardens with weekly schedules. May 24 Bussey and Hamilton. May 26 Maryville and vicinity. May 26 Pleasantville and vicinity. May 27 Swan and Percy. May 28 Pella and vicinity. Garden Director Mr Long reports gardens thriving and seeds sprouting as warm weather aids growth. Clients needing more garden space or seeds should contact the Statistician's office.
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Bussey and Hamilton
Maryville and Vicinity
Pleasantville and Vicinity
Swan, Percy and Vicinity
Pella
Long
Ofee
Reformed Church Synod Attendance Listed
The vicinity will attend the general synod of the Reformed Church at Asbury Park New Jersey in June. Named attendees include G Den Hartog A Z Van Zante Otley Ver Ploeg Rev G Menning Rev J Prins and G Van Zante Ella.
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General Synod of the Reformed Church
Asbury Park
N. J
G. den Hartog
A. Z. van Zante
Otley
Ver Ploeg
G. Menning
J. Prins
G. van Zante
Ella
College Helps Those Who Help Themselves
Undergraduates at Central College Pella run a student factory to earn money for tuition and living expenses while attending school. The program contrasts with past collegiate habits, offering opportunity for capable but penniless students. William Schalekamp, a former Central student now in the drug business at Sioux Center, is visiting for college commencement.
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Des Moines
Central College
Pella
Yesteryear
William Schalekamp
Central
Sioux Center
Former Pella man runs shop in wheel chair
John DeVos of Grand Haven Michigan once crippled by hip fracture now operates his own print shop entirely from a wheelchair. He spends long days typesetting feeding the press and cutting paper, and after eleven years in business he still works full time. He recently visited Pella Tulip Time, traveling with ease via rail service arranged to maximize his comfort.
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John de Vos
Pella
South Haven
Michigan
Wheel Chair
John de Grand Haven
Mich
Tulip
America
DeVos
Neenahsha
Wis
Florida
Grand Haven
F. A. Snow
Local garbage collection schedule and terms announced
Garbage will be collected twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Cans should be kept near the curb or alley. Glass, tin cans, grass or weeds are not collected. Charges will be $1.60 per season in advance. Call Black 238, G. J. Vander Beck for satisfactory service or money refunded.
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G. J. Vander Beck
Annual Mission Day August 16 Set for Pella Churches
The Annual Mission Day for the Christian Reformed churches of Pella and vicinity has been set for August 16. Hon J H Cole of Miller South Dakota visits this week and reports seven inches of rain fell in South Dakota this spring.
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Pella
J. H. Cole
Miller, S. D
8. F
C. N. Cole
South Dakota
Pella Supply Co sponsors Pioneer Stories on radio
Local Allis Chalmers dealer Pella Supply Company sponsors a new radio feature Pioneer Stories, airing twice weekly starting May 17. The program highlights past pioneering achievements related to agriculture and features choral and musical segments for family audiences. It will run on WHO Des Moines Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. and on WMT Cedar Rapids Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays 6:15 to 6:30 a.m.
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Pella Supply Company
Allis-Chalmers
Pioneer
van Rockel
WHO
Des Moines
WMT
Cedar Rapids
Youth Fellowship Conference Set for Central College
Young People will assemble for the annual Youth Fellowship Conference at Central College from June 14 to 20. Dr Drukker outlines a fine program and urges broad youth attendance. Registration is one dollar and an entertainment fee six dollars. Interested youths should see the pastor or Sunday school superintendent Mr T Kempkes.
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Central College
Drukker
T. Kempkes
Tiger House to thrill Pella High seniors play crowds
Pella high school seniors stage the mystery comedy Tiger House at the school auditorium on June 1 and 2. Robert St Clair authored a plausible, suspenseful play with thrills and romance that avoids gore, promising an exciting evening with seats 25 cents for adults and 16 cents for children. Seats may be reserved at Heerema's Drug Store.
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Pella High School
Robert St. Clair
Tiger House
Chilren
Heerema
Open Bowling Alley in Pella to Open June 1
The new bowling alley in Pella will open June 1 in the old post office building. The project is led by K Lundt of Toledo Iowa and organized by Orville Red Smith.
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Pella
Howtia Alley
Biah Ang Arenee
K. Lundt
Toledo
Iowa
Orville
Red) Smith
A Word of Appreciation From the Pella Society
The Pella Historical Society thanks everyone instrumental in Tulip-time. The event relies on hundreds of volunteers and many committees. Despite adverse weather causing a deficit, donors have increased contributions. the board expresses gratitude to all who labored with community spirit.
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The
Pella Historical Society
Pelal Society
Pella
School Day in Pella Thursday at West Market
Members of the Pella Christian School Alliance gather at West Market for a Thursday School Day starting at 10:00. Activities include games, prizes, a canteen, and bilingual talks by Rev. Jerry Bott of Austinville IA in English and Rev. C Witt of Leighton Christian Reformed in Holland. Bott will also perform on the xylophone.
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Pella Christian School Alliance
West Market
Jerry Bott
Austinville
C. Witt
Leighton Christian Reformed Church
Bot
Poppy Poster Contest Winners Named for Poppy Day
Eugene Wormhoudt won first prize of one dollar in the Poppy Poster Contest sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary. Second went to Lola Carter, third to Virginia Hayes, with honorable mention to Anna May Langerak. Sixth grade prize went to Darel Mensch and Frank Schakel, posters to be displayed in store windows.
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Eugene Wormhoudt
The
Legion Auxiliary
Marie Lautenbach
Webster School
Lola Carter
Virginia Hayes
Anna May Langerak
Darel Mensch
Lincoln School
Frank Schakel
Dan Smith
Pella Theater
Pella Theatre Redecorates and Upgrades Cooling
The Pella Theatre finishes interior redecorating and reconditions the cooling system to keep patrons comfortable in summer. Manager Dan Smith notes improved comfort and better air flow as audiences grow. The article highlights high quality films and diversified entertainment drawing locals to a theater rivaling larger towns.
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Pella
Dan Smith
Removal Notice for Barber Shop Relocation
A barber announces relocation after June 4 to Sittert's store on the square corner upstairs from Main Street. Patrons are instructed to enter by the first door on the right to receive services in first class shape from G. Vis, the barber.
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Main Street
G. Vis
Central College Extension Program organizes multiple worker teams
The Central College Extension Program in Pella announces its complete organization. Leaders include Prof. George H. Mennenga as General Chairman and an Executive Committee with Irwin Lubbers and Henry Veldman among others. Eleven worker teams with captains across City and Rural divisions are listed, detailing team leaders and members for a district canvass on funds.
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Central College Extension Program
Pella
George H. Mennenga
Irwin J. Lubbers
Henry J. Veldman
van Houweling
Hugo W. Kuyper
Worp Borgman
BH. Kuyper
Jacob Prins
Anthony Haverkamp
Gerritt Menning
Simon Douwstra
Herman Nolen
A. B. van Houweling
Richard Drost J
de Bruin
Ben Vonslaar
John Kaldenberg
Herman Veenstra Tunis Plette
Charles F. Dykstra
Lon
J.C. Penney Dollar Day Sale Event and Public Thanks
J C Penney Co promotes a Dollar Day sale in concert with a cooking school event and announces plans for a Friday or day sale. The note expresses gratitude for friends and neighbors after the illness and death of Ruby, a daughter and sister, with thanks for floral tributes and supportive messages.
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J.C. Penney Co
J.C. Penney
Ruby
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Gerrit Hasty
Leo Linder
Joe Stientjes
Sean Kuyper
Roy de Wild
Fred Lautenbach
Martin Heerema
Clarence H. Vander Meulen
John Koreman
Leo Vander Kolk
Ben Kuyk
W. D. van Sittert
Leonard Allen Anthony Tysseling
Nick Vander Ploog
Kenneth Bean
George van Gorkum
Lon B. Wormhoudt
Arie Klyn
B. F. Vander Linden
John F. Dykstra
William P. Bosch
A. T. van Houwaling
Gerrit Gosselin
E. Roorda
William Vande Voort de
William N Boyre
Albert Tristval
C. S. van Homerten
George « Ia Saas
Nellie Echtring
Gene Ver
Art van Rook
John Vander Linden
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Joe de Geest
Paul Scholte
David Thomas
M. H. Nesbit
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