Rathke to Speak at Memorial Day in Pella Parade
W C Rathke of Glenwood will be Memorial Day speaker for the Van Veen Van Hewtt Post. A public address system will be set up in Central Park for the day. The post will oversee the parade, wreaths, graveside decorations, and ceremonies at 1:30 in Central Park, with prayers, song, and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Veen-Van Hewtt Post American Legion
Sionday
Central Park
Rathke
Jocal Post
Audubon
Peter
Babe Visser
Bussey
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Pella
Women’s Relief Corps
Scriol
Menoria Mall
Webster School
Soldiers’ Monument
Legion Post
America
Legion Quartette
William
Glenwood
Town
Legion Benediction
Low Bidders On Pella Post Office Emerge
The three low bidders for the Pella Post Office project at the southwest corner of Franklin and Broadway are Thompson and Son of Ames Iowa at 48700 dollars Balmer Construction Co of Chicago Illinois at 49486 dollars and National Builders of Minneapolis Minnesota at 53933 dollars.
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Pella
Franklin and Broadway
Iowa
Thompson and Son
Ames
Balmer Construction Co
Chicago
Ilinois
National Builders
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Poppy Sale Stands Strong Despite Rainy Day turnout
The American Legion Auxiliary Indies with Junior Corps in blue and gold sold over 860 poppies last Saturday. They aim to sell the remaining 140 on Memorial Day to fund pocket money for hospitalized veterans, relief for Pella veterans, and Christmas baskets. The committee thanks Pella residents for generous support and urges everyone to wear a poppy on Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Pella
Sheriff Grundman Lands His Men
After a two week search Sheriff Paul Grundman captured four suspects who confessed to burglaries in Melcher and Pleasantville. The arrests underscore his effectiveness and support his bid for re election in the upcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundman
Paul Grundman
Melcher
Pleasantville
Monay
Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Kuyper celebrated in city
Mr and Mrs A J Kuyper marked their 50th wedding anniversary in the city with over 100 guests. The couple, married May 27 1906 in Pella, later lived in Orange City before settling in Chicago. Their son in law’s family connections and Kuyper’s early clerical and banking work are recalled. The couple, both baseball fans, cheered the Cubs 10 to 4 over the Reds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wormhoudt
J. Kuyper
Chicago
A. J. Kuyper
Effie Wormhoudt
Pella
Jacob de Haan
Mein Street
Dominic Moehyke
First Reformed Church
Kuyper
Orange City
Mr. Kuyper
Buerkens Manufacturing Co
Hospers
Young
Uyper
Irs
Youn
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
School Exhibits At State Fair To Be Very Large
Interest in the 1936 Marion County Fair shows the school exhibits department will be outstanding in the art hall during Ave 17 22. Rural schools lead the drive with many districts entering. Blanche McTaggart of Knoxville serves as superintendent of the school department and entries are available at the County Superintendent Batten r the Fair Secretary's office per A C Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiol
Blanche McTaggart
Knoxville
Batten R
Fair
A. C. Bryan
Tulip Time News Seen By Millions Worldwide
A film shown in 20,000 theaters worldwide attracted over 25 million viewers. The exposure boosted publicity for Pella and is expected to help Tulip Time next year, aiming for a larger success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lange Sucess
State Fair Offers Over $104000 in Cash Premiums
The Iowa State Fair announces more than 104000 in cash premiums for the 1936 exposition from August 28 to September. Top prizes go to cattle and horses with 27451 and 16426 respectively, while 4-H shows for boys and girls total over 16000. Other departments list millions in potential awards across speed, dairy, agriculture, fruit, vegetables, poultry, and more with a 200 page prize book available free to prospective exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa
Kuyper Family Musicians Continue Traditions in Pella
In Pella Mr and Mrs Kuyper have two sons Hugo and Henry who follow their father in playing musical instruments. Both sons are noted as very skilled in music and carry on the family’s musical legacy with promise and proficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Spirit of Tulip Time closes festival with reading
The Tulip Time program ends with a moving reading titled The Spirit of Tulip Time by Miss Alberta De Jonge, supported by Miss Marguerite Visser and Mrs. L. A. Winter. The piece praises town hospitality, unity, and gratitude to those who labored behind the scenes for the festival in Pella, urging harmony and restraint in future celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta de Jonge
Marguerite Visser
L. A. Winter
Bella
Rev Hyten Praises Pella High School Class of 1936
Rev Blain Hyten of Cedar Rapids delivered an uplifting commencement address for Pella High School's 1936 class. He urged awareness of world issues, education as a path to better health and life, and the duty to wake fully to life’s responsibilities, praising students and staff for an impressive program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blain Hyten
First Christian Church
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Pella High School
Kev. Hyten
Hyten
Rev. Hyten
Rev. Syten
A. Haverkamp
Dora Bootsma
Supt. Frush
Paul Lautenbach
Board of Education
Farm Bureau to Hold Meeting Next Thursday
County Agent Walter Brown announces a Farm Bureau township gathering at the Paul Ver Meer farm next Thursday evening. Members and families are invited with refreshments. The program features two reels of moving pictures, a demonstration by 4-H boys, and other features. The meeting will present the completion of the new farm program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brown
Farm Bureau Township
Paul Ver Meer
Relics At Tulip Time Impress Keokuk Visitor
Hugo W Kuyper of Keokuk Iowa toured the Tulip festival on the following Sunday viewed the tulip beds and relics in the windows. He did not attend the festival but said Keokuk has a very beautiful city and was impressed by what he saw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo W. Kuyper
Keokuk
Iowa
Home Management series closes at P Lubbden Farm Home
A group of Farm Bureau Women met Tuesday at the Pater Lubberden home two miles southeast of Pella for the final lesson in a four part series on Home Management led by Marion County agent Miss Mabel Rockhill. The session on Laundry Problems drew women leaders from several Prairie Town school districts with a covered luncheon at noon. The group adjourned planning summer meetings as weather and farm work delayed topics.
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Pater Lubberden
Pella
Mabel Rockhill
Marion County
Lake “Frairie
J. E. Ver Ploeg
Lester Dunn
Bunker Hill
Ben den Adel
Dr Paul Edmand Honored Again in Dental Field
Dr Paul Edmand of Chicago receives another honor as he joins the editorial board of Dental Survey in Minneapolis. He previously edited the American Dental Surgeon for five years and now serves with the American Academy of Periodontology and the Chicago Dental Society study group maintaining a focus on crown and bridge work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Edmand
Chicago
de Survey
Journal of
Mineeapolis
Minn
Edmand
American Dental Surgeon
American Academy of Periodontology
Chicago Dental Society
Chuir
Ceaders
Dover Road Presented by Central College Senior Class
Fine exhibition of speech staged by Central College senior class in the high school auditorium Monday evening. The Dover Road featured a cast including Benes Dorothy Cook Esther Reerends Byron Van Rooker Alvin Evers Alvin ervelt Forest Decker Betty Ligcell Marguerite Visser Rob it Renaud. August Tellinghuisen was business manager Donald Renaud stage manager Orville Knott property manager Early Shinn publicity manager. Special music directed by Hespers Kuype. The play blended humor and servings and was cleverly presented with each cast member strong in their roles.
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Central College
Dover Road
Prin
R Wilkins
Benes
Dorothy Cook
Esther Reerends
Byron van ‘Rooker
Alvin’ Evers
Alvin Ervelt
Forest Decker
Betty Ligcell
Marguerite Visser
Robit Renaud
August Tellinghuisen
Donald Renaud
Orville Knott
Early Shinn
Hespers Kuype
Prize Winners At Central College
Central College announces students honored with medals and prizes across academics oratory and music. Winners include Andrew Kyn and Raymond Van Heakelem for high grades and two-semester averages, Delphi Society leadership prize, Frank Siets and Joyce Huibrogtse in declamation and Bible memory prizes, Gertrude Van Roekel and Marguerite Visser in Bible contests, Peter Westra for Bible unity essay, Sophia Bones for Latin American Catholic missions essay, Ernest Beerends for band and orchestra, Miss Margaret Miss Janet Tennis honors, Louis Bosveld in men’s tennis singles, Esther Bosch in women’s singles, and Jake Hockstra for Philo Cup track all‑round champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Kiyn
Kolarshin
Julia van Housling
Raymond van Heakelem
Mennenga
Orge Mennenga
Delphi Society
Gollexe
D. Pietenpol
Inghuise
Frank Siits
Mes
George Guass
Rine
Mbertu’ de Jonge
Dykema
Koubles
Kate Keable
Beard
Joyce Huibrogtse
Honention
Wilma Hommes
Christine Christiansen
Hible Memory Pries
J. Ackerman Colas
Gertrude van Roekel
Marguerite Visser
James Benes
G. J. Douwstra
Hull
Towa
Peter Westra
Ralph Menning
William van Korsen
Latin America
Sophia Bones
Urray Cox
Hattie Cg, van Cleave
Ernest Beerends
Sona of the
Margaret
The
College Athletic Association
Louis Bosveld
Polla National Bank
Esther Bosch
Philomathian Literary Society
Jake Hockstra
Post Office Hours for Oral Day May 30 1936
The post office will open from 11 00 A M to 12 00 noon for stamp parcel post general delivery and carrier windows. Street toll boxes will be collected at 9 00 A M. No city or rural deliveries. Edward Van Zante postmaster.
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Edward van Zante
Postinaater
Mrs Mary Hagen Dies Sudden at 78 in Pella
Mrs Mary Hagen widow of Frank Hugen died suddenly at her Broadway home Wednesday evening at six. She was 78, in good health until morning. Funeral services led by Rev G Menning at Oakwood Cemetery. Born Mary Vander Weit in Pella January 25 1858 she spent life here. Survived by two children Gerrit and Kate Hugen and a grandson Raymond. Her husband Thugen died two years ago. She was last of her family. Services to be held at the time indicated.
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Mary Hagen
Frank Hugen
Broadway
Twenty-One Letters Awarded To P H S Athletes
Coach C Wilkins announced athletic letter awards at P H S on Monday. Twenty-one students earned letters for football basketball and track, including Rob Menning Don Menning Ralph Huisman Clarence Langerak John Ver Meer Geo Sherlock Van Maarten Carl Van Rees Artie Cummings Linden Vander Linden and others across basketball and track programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wilkins
Rob Menning
Don Menning
Ralph Huisman
Clarence Langerak
John Ver Meer
van Nimwegen
Geo. Sherlock
van Maarten F. Verrips
Carl van Rees
Dykstra
Artie Cummings
Rappers Mwegen
Vanier Linden
Max Dillon
Elmer Liter
Clarence Vander Linden
Herb Vander Wal
Churches of Reformed Group Show Progress
The Synods of the Reformed Church in America report totals across ministers, churches, families, and members with gains in confessional reception and baptisms. It notes a member loss offset by new drops, outlines upcoming synod questions including seminary unification, pension fund income, and delegates from Pella Classis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church In
America
General Synod
New Brunswick
N. J
Holeland
Mich
Pella Classis
Library notes on fine week and book returns
A fragmented note describes a library event called Your Fine week with homey book returns arriving to meet demand. It mentions library materials including undated pamphlets and assorted items and urges action on reclaiming overdue items.
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Chemiete
Chronicle
W. C. Rathke
Darade
Poppy Sale
Mrs
Tulip
Farm Bureau
P. Lubberden Farm
Tysseling
Will Bogaards
Peter Lubberden
Pleasant Plain Sehool
G. H. Tys
Will
J. E. Vor Ploeg
A. Toom
Ralph Grundman
P.H. S
Marion Thomas
Churches of Reformed
Primarii
Gee
Muyskens
Oskaloosa
J.C. de Bruin
G. Boot
Secucyors
Hilbregtee
Praisie
Jacob Prins
G. Gosselink
Eider
A.B. van Houwelinig
Library Notes
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