Memorial Hall to Host Meeting Over Fatal Car Crash
A fatal crash near Muscatine Iowa claimed the life of Mrs. Anthony Van Zante and left several family members injured. Frances and Louise Van Zante survived the collision while the mother died at Ishey Hospital after a 1:45 am Wednesday arrival. The Newton Maytag employee and his wife, long residents of Newton, planned to move to Indianapolis with their children. Funeral arrangements set for Pella, with service at the Renaud home and Oakwood Cemetery burial. multiple relatives travel to Muscatine for the calling hours.
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Anthony van Zante
Frances and
Louise
Ween Muscatine
Iowa
Davenport
Van
Pella
van Zante
Nelle Grundman
John Grundman
Sauk Center
Minnesota
Frances
Joan
Anthony E. van Zante
St. Paul
Frances Grundman
Ontario
California
Ray Powell
Des Moines
Clarence Vander Linden
David Renaud
Pellas
Leslie A. Logan
Methodist Church At
Newton
Anthony Haverkamp
First Reformed Church of
Hugh Hodgson Concert at Central Chapel in Pella
The renowned pianist Hugh Hodgson will perform at Douwstra chapel on Thursday evening November 14 at 7 30. Hodgson, head of Georgia University fine arts, hails from Athens and promotes music in Georgia. Admission is 26 cents, described as a small price for an uplifting concert that lifts sagging spirits.
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Pella
Central College
Hugh Hodgson
Douwstra Chapel
Hodgson
University of Georgia
Athens
Georgia
Apples Appreciation From Dakota Folks Gift of Fruit to Needy South Dakota
Thirty tons of fruit and clothing from Pella to Harrison and Corsica in South Dakota were trucked north by Tommy Bloodsworth and others. Letters from Aurora praise the gift, noting lighter burdens and shared gratitude, with a closing proverb about effort and fuss.
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Pella
South Dakota
Harrison
Corsica
Tommy — Bloodsworth
Aurora
Garrison
Kaldenberg
Aurora Center
H. E. Franken
Old Rivals Fall as Central Edges Penn on Armistice Day
Central defeats Penn 7 to 0 on Armistice Day in a snow swirling, slushy field. Central dominates with eleven first downs and 262 rushing yards, while Penn struggles with fumbles and weaker field position. Braley scores the touchdown for Central followed by Bonwell on a double lateral, as Penn’s McCormick and Bainbridge stand out for the Quakers.
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Central
Penn
Quakers
Braley
Bonwell
Bob Menning
Sims
McCormick
Bainbridge
Schluck
Stevenson Sims
Menning
Rabenbold Grufman
Ween
Pennw
Gruffman
Red Cross Calls for Readiness in Upcoming Year
In these uncertain times the Red Cross urges joining now to ensure preparedness for any eventualities in the year ahead. This appeal emphasizes readiness and community support through charitable enlistment.
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Red Cross
Glenn Neifert Appointed NYA Field Representative
Glenn Neifert of Towa City was named field representative for the NYA in-school division in the state, reporting to Frederick A. Welch. Neifert, Attica native, has a long career in education including Ogden and Plymouth posts, and was pursuing a master’s in education when appointed. The NYA enrollment stands at 9,149 students, with 6,444 in high school and 8,705 in college, across 801 public high schools, 102 parochial schools, and all state colleges.
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Glenn Neifert
Towa City
National Youth Administration
Towa
Theodore P. Eslick
NYA
Eslick
Neifert
Frederick A. Welch
Sta
Attica
Central College
Pella
Ogden High School
Plymouth
Owa
Ogden
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Iowa City
Balick
Captain Barker Dies at 100 in Harvey Arboretum
Captain William Henry Harrison Barker of Harvey died at his home on Friday evening November 8 at age 100. A Civil War veteran and notable local figure, he was a doctor dentist inventor editor historian and naturalist who contributed to Mahaska county history and the Oskaloosa Herald. Born in Indiana he moved to Iowa with his parents and helped chronicle early local life including the first winter in a log cabin. Continued on page 19.
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William Henry Harrison Barker
Harvey
Arboretum
America
Barker
Annual Football Banquet Set For Monday Evening
Pella business men prepare a banquet at the Legion Hall on Monday November 17 at 6 30 p m for high school and college football squads Prof Geo F Veenker ISU Ames will speak The event includes a C blanket presentation by Arie Schilder and football highlights moving pictures Tickets available from Arie Schilder G Boot Andrew Klyn Clarence Van Dollon Ralph Ver Meer and Dr Shultz
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Pella
Legion Hall
Geo. F. Veenker
Iowa State College
Amen
Ario Schilder
Rotary Club
Arie Schilder
G. Boot
Andrew Klyn
Clarence’ van’ “Dollon
Ralph Ver Meer
Dr. Shultz
Health Clinic at High School Treats 25 in Morning
Last week a health clinic at the high school provided preventive care to about 25 people, many students. Local doctors and Miss Ann Wanko, county health nurse, administered smallpox and diphtheria vaccines with sponsorship from the Lion Auxiliary.
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Ann Wanko
Iion
Coe
Pella Christian High to Play Eddyville Friday Night
The Pella Christian High boys and girls basketball teams, buoyed by their showing against Kellogg High, prepare for an opening against Eddyville on Friday night November 15 1940 at the High School Gym. In the Kellogg game the boys led by two late in the fourth before losing guard Frank De Jong on fouls. Bill Hagen led scoring with seven points.
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Pella Christian High
Kellogg High
Eddyville
Eddy Villela
Pella Christian
Kellogg
Frank de Jong
Bill Hagen
Pella Christin
State Supt Parker visits Central College on Armistice Day
State Superintendent Jessie M. Parker of Iowa visits Central College in the rain as guest of Dean Williams. She speaks to the student body about today’s schools and democracy in education. After chapel, a kaffle tijd hosts discussions on teaching methods and budgeting in small communities.
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Jessie M. Parker
Aleda Laird
Wayland Osborn
Parker
Gene Kuyper
Miss Parker
Chamber of Commerce Plans Fall Activities at Legion Hall
Members urged to attend tonight’s Legion Hall meeting to map a busy autumn program. Directors propose a corn show with new prizes and a Pancake Day with fresh ideas to boost community interest and local trade in Pella.
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Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Chamber
Pella
The
Prize winning play at the high school tonight in Pella
Tonight at seven thirty the curtain rises on the Pulitzer prize winning You Can t Take It With You at the high school in Pella. The setting is a room in Martin Vanderhof s home near Columbia University New York City with a chaotic decor and a lively daily life as the Sycamore family fills the stage.
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Pella
Martin Vanderhof
Columbia University
New York City
Sycamore
Sycamores
Make-up Artist At Central Chapel Monday Nov 18
David Earl, make-up artist and impersonator, will present a Riley life and works interpretation at Douwstra chapel at 9 15 Monday morning November 18. He narrates with biographical sketches and performs in character. Admission is twenty five cents for non ticket holders.
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Central Chapel
David “Riley” Earl
James Whitcomb Riley
Douwstra Chapel
Mr. Earl
Moving Picture
Riley
Aunt Mary
Dot Leedle Boy
Liz Town
Howdy
Mr. Hop-Toad
David Earl
Indiana
Grundy County
NYA Advisory Committee Meets in Pella
The first NYA Advisory Committee meeting was held November 8 at the American Legion Hall in Pella Iowa. Members discussed starting a boys project, improving six acres around the new pool with landscaping and cabins, and appointed Andrew Klyn as permanent chairman with Mrs. Will Baer as secretary.
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Pella Nya Advisory Committee
American Legion Hall
Pella
Towa
Will Baer
Edward van Zante
Andrew Klyn
Will van Hemert
Telia
J. Roy Sheesley
Des Moines
Sheesley
NYA
van Hemert
Vander Ploegs Bakery Remodeling Underway
Vander Ploeg family undertakes extensive improvements at their bakery including a new partition between sales and packing, removal of grocery shelving, and redecorating the sales area. A formal opening with special cookies and doughnuts to visitors is planned, with adverts in next week's Chronicle.
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Vander Ploeg
Vander Ploogs
Chronicle
Bake Sale and Lunches at Central College Auxiliary
The Central College Auxiliary women will host a bake sale and serve lunches at Paul Boertje's office on Saturday, November 16. Funds raise for group activities and community support.
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Central College Auxiliary
Paul Boertje
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Muscatine
Hershey Hospital
T. van Zante
Indianapolis
Vantes
Aurora, S. D
T. H. Kaldenberg
van Genderen
M. Diettrich
H. Franken
E. Kuyper
R. Vanden Bos I
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Buck I. van Genderen
F. Koop
J. Buck
Vander Heide
J. Olivier P. Donker
G. van Arendonk
G. Bruinsma
G. Overweg
A. Viasman
G. Stulken
C. Bruinsman Overwer . van Drongeten x de Waard I van Wilhite L
Kenneth Dahlstrom
Bill Hunter
Harley Croft
Ask Sims
Hin
Bob Elliott
Knoxville
William H. H. Barker
W. H. H. Barker
Pioneer
Pella Chr. High
Vander Ploegs
Louis van
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