Weekend visitors and local notes from area residents
Rol screenings Mr and Mrs Leon Vander Schaaf of Austin Minn were weekend visitors in the Leonard Van Eo home. Frances Hagen has returned to work after an eight month absence due to a broken hip. Paul Buwalda started work in the Rolscreen Department on May 27. May 16 a Garden Club from Colfax Newton and Monroe visited the plant and May 22 a fourth grade tour at Webster school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Vander Schaaf
Austin
Jonny Geurts
Dave de Cook
Sigourney
Minor
Marjean Ustermarkt
Des Moines
Louise van Homert
Marilyn de Zwarte
Stenographic Department
Marilyn
Edith Long
Edith Rolscreen Company
Colfax
Newton
Monroe
Ash Grove
Davis County
Webster School
Shirley Borgman
Democrat Ladies Club Tea in Knoxville Hosts Out of Town Guests
The Democrat Ladies' Club of Marion County held a tea on Thursday May 23 at Mrs Rex Weddle's Knoxville home honoring guest Mrs Hershel Love Jess. Des Moines visitors included Mrs Richard Schultz Mrs S G Hansen Mrs R B Garrison Mrs Robert Johnson Irene Maley Mrs Lex Hawkins Mrs Katherine McNearney Mrs Neal Smith and Mrs Bognano. Des Moines and Pella guests included Mrs Frank Warner and Mrs Ethel Dunnink. The Ladies Aid meets June 6 at 610 Oskaloosa Street. The Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion meets June 4 at 8 PM with Memorial Service and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat Ladies’ Club
Marion County
Rex Weddle
Knoxville
Hershel Love- Jess
Richard Schultz
S. G. Hansen
R. B. Garrison
Robert Johnson
Irene Maley
Lex Hawkins
Katherine McNearney
Neal Smith
Bognano
Des Moines
Frank Warner
Ethel Dunnink
Pella
Pella People May Get Surplus Foods
A surplus commodities distribution is prepared in Marion County with a revised schedule. Al Figgins, director of Social Welfare, lists morning-only distributions from the warehouse at 213 S. Third in Knoxville. The plan covers towns by day from June 3 to June 7, with eligibility allowing for代理 pickup or authorized designees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Marion County
al Figgins
Department of Social Welfare
Knoxville
Hamilton
Bussey
Attica
Marysville
Tracy
Harvey
Pershing
Dallas
Melcher
Columbia
S. Third
Welfare Office Opens Commodities to New Families
Mr Figgins states that any certified for commodities may take all offered items. If a family does not want an item it may decline it. New families may apply at any time at the Welfare Office if they feel a need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figgins
Red Cross Appeals for Disaster Funds After Storms
May 21 message to Red Cross Chapter Chairman Dr. T. G. Fultz requests donations to aid Kansas City area tornado victims in Kansas and Missouri. It notes 33 dead, many injured, 200 hospitalized and 1100 affected, urging contributions to area office or Red Cross Disaster Headquarters in Kansas City, with local drop off via Vernon Roorda at Marion County State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
T. G. Fultz
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Red Cross Disaster
Frederic S
Pella
Vernon Roorda
Marion County State Bank
Pella Council to decide on recreation program
The Pella Recreation Program advances to the City Council after a favorable 48 of 50 straw ballot. If approved, it will be included in the budget before July 1, increasing operating taxes from about $120,000 to $130,000, a rise of nearly two mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Tulip festival brings Dutch charm to Pella Iowa
May McGuire describes the 22nd annual Tulip Festival in Pella Iowa. She recalls windmill beds and Dutch costumes, notes festival was limited by rain, and highlights the city’s 4500 residents and 11 churches. The piece recounts Pella’s 1846 Dutch emigration led by Scholte, seeking religious freedom, and settlement paths toward Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Holland
United States of America
City of
Dominic Hendrik Peter Scholte
America
Baltimore
St. Louis
Fairfield
Brunckhorst to Teach in Illinois
L A Brunckhorst a social science teacher at Pella High for four years has accepted a job in a Chicago suburb to pursue a Doctorate at Northwestern University. He earned a Master’s at Drake last summer and came to Pella from Sigourney High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Brunckhorst
Pella High
Ilinois
Chicago
Northwestern University
Brunckhorst
Pella
Sigourney High School
Drake
Scholte's Resolve on Place of Abode Remains Unlit
The text notes Dominic Scholte is fully convinced the place of their abode is ordained, yet he has received no illumination or guidance to determine the location. The fragment hints at a religious or philosophical search for guidance and belonging.
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Dominic Scholte
Tulip Time festival marks first anniversary
Tomorrow's column will share more details about the Tulip Time festival as the community celebrates its one year anniversary and plans for future celebrations.
Births in Pella and nearby cities this week
Mr and Mrs Edward J Bowers of Pella announce a son born Thursday May 28 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Marvin Bruxvoort of Reasner announce a daughter born Wednesday May 1 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Gerald Van Andel of Pella announce a son born Saturday May 26 at Mahaska. Mr and Mrs Dan Crosby of Pella announce a daughter born Monday May 27 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Bowers
Pella
Mercy
Marvin ‘Bruxvoort of
Reasner
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Crosby
Dan Crosby
Mercy Hospital
Final Polio Clinic at High School June 11
Tuesday June 11 marks the second Polio Clinic at the high school with hours 8:30 to 9:30 am. It will also host a Steering Committee meeting on school reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Picture credit for Central graduates misattributed
Under the cuts of Central's graduates which appeared in last week's Chronicle credit should have been given to Sybenga's Studio. Phone your news to MA 8-2240.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Chronicle
Sybenga
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Sarah McAllister
J. H. Kuiper
Paul Buwalda
Mina Carpenter
Mable Littleton
Clarence Vander Veer
W. A. Butt
Rodman, Iowa
Jack van Rees
Edward Olivier
Walter van Dorland
New Sharon
Lee Mitchell
Democrat Ladies Club Tea
Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting
Ladies Aid
Edith Gezel
Oskaloosa Street
Women's Auxiliary Meeting
Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Voice of
May McGuire
Kansan
Tulip Time
May J. McGull
JETS
Bill Riley
Illinois
Moses J. Post
Mr. Post
Nossaman Cabin
Skunk
Tuttle
Mississippi
Keokuk
Bowers
Bruxvoort
Skelly Products
California
Vanderoort
NEW Kraft
Jiffy
Oleo
Bond Sweet
Robin Hood
Vandevoort's
Essex
Vandevoort’s
Ibs
Duncan Hines
Tenderleaf Black Tea
Nabisco—Waverly Afers
Brach's—Candy Circus
Peanut
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