Corn Contest and Pancake Day Earned Warm Praise
The Chamber of Commerce event drew many visitors on a sunny Saturday, ending the corn contest and Pancake Day with a busy pancake booth. Volunteers from Central College, local merchants, and area firms supplied gas lines, syrup, flour, butter, and utensils while hundreds queued for cakes and learned lessons for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Nolte
Central States ‘Electric Company
Nolte
Blommers Milling Co
Jay Hesselink
Blommers
Corn Products Refining Company of
Cedar Rapids
E. C. Jones
W. W. Byrnes
Paxton & Gallagher of
Omaha
Pella Produce Company
Chamber of Commerce
Vos & Veenman
al Jen’s
Central College
Gram Hall
Ralph Towne
Oskaloosa High School Ag
Will Vande Voort Sr
Tennis Verros
M. M
Dockendorff
Pella Ag
Pella
Chamber
Card of Thanks From Gysbert Van Rockel
Gysbert Van Rockel thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kind deeds during his wife’s illness and after her death and expresses gratitude for floral offerings.
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Gysbert van Rockel
Motorcycle and Car Collision on West Washington Street
A motorcycle and an automobile collided near Open Bible church just after noon Monday on West Washington Street. Rider Lee Hoksbergen suffered a forehead gash and bruises, was treated by Dr. C. J. Fox, and returned home by evening. Herman Van Weelden, traveling west, had attempted a left turn at the church, leading to the collision.
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West Washington Street
Lee Hoksbergen
C. J. Fox
West Columbus Street
Hoksbergen
Herman van Weelden
Open Bible Church
Fire at L Struck Home Doused by Quick Actions
At about 8 15 Monday morning Mrs Lawrence Struck discovered flames over a flue in the first floor of the East First street house. She beat out embers with a broom and summoned the fire department. Firemen arrived to find the blaze out with only minor smoke damage.
Cyrenus Cole Dies in Washington at 76
Cyrenus Cole former congressman and Iowa historian died Tuesday in Washington D C at age 76 He was born near Pella educated at Central College and never married His body will be brought to Pella for burial with services at 2 00 p m Saturday in the home of Mrs S F Cole Interment will be in Graceland cemetery He was a longtime journalist and author of several historical works including A Bit of Holland in America The Two Great Canyons and A History of the People of Town He served in Congress 1921 1932 and was known for his work on foreign relations and support for the McNary Haugen relief bill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phew
Francis A. Cole
Washington, D. C
Mr. Cole
Pella
C. N. Cole
J. H. Cole
Miller
South Dakota
Cyrenus
Central College
S. F. Cole
Graceland Cemetery
Des Moines Register
Cole
Cyrenus Cole
James S. Clarkson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Central Swamps Penn In 27 13 Upset At Oskaloosa
Central gained 262 rushing yards to Penn's 198 and Iowa’s Flying Dutchmen defeated Penn 27 to 13 at Oskaloosa. Bob Menning starred for Central with Menning and Bonwell key plays. Penn’s Bainbridge and Stanfield earned honors as Central’s line and defense dominated much of the game.
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Quakers
Oskaloosa
Central
Penn
Cetral
Braley
Bonwell
Menning
Ray
Roe
Stanfield
Rahenold
Gammon
Evans
Bainbridge
Leslie
Bob Menning
Thanksgiving Day Observed in Pella November 30th
The Pella chamber of commerce urges a general Thanksgiving observance on November 30 following Governor Wilson's proclamation. Merchants may close November 23 if they wish, though that date is nicknamed Franksgiving by some. coordination is emphasized for local business.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce
George Wilson
Iowa
Otley group presents The New Minister's Wife play
The Daughters of Ruth society of Otley Iowa will stage The New Minister's Wife at Otley Church on November 23 at 7 30. After the play there will be a bazaar and oyster supper. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Ruth Society
Otley
Iowa
Four Corners to Washington in 1920 and 1922 tours
A note outlines routes from Four Corners to Washington in 1920 and the return Washington to Four Corners in 1922. The items mark regional travel or study trips with dates and travel direction. No additional context is provided.
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Four Corners
Washington
Night School Plans in Pella Public Schools
Vocational Departments in Pella Public schools will offer night school for adults. Homemaking and Agriculture councils will meet to decide topics and regulations to be published next week. Meetings likely start first Monday in December to accommodate transportation for those interested in both divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Agriculture Department
Miss Faber
Dockendorff
Fam
European War Updates From Munich Bomb Plot And Frontline Moves
Big news this week centers on the Munich beer cellar bombing near Hitler and Nazi leadership. Germany claims England behind the plot while others suspect internal assassination. Russia-Finland talks stall over bases as Finland returns home. Rumors of German troop buildup on Belgian Dutch borders rise as France pledges rapid aid to Belgium. Naval and air actions continue with limited raids and losses. Balkans tighten with Italy in wary alignment amid German and Russian pressure.
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Adolph Hitler
Munich
Hitler
England
Germany
Russia
Finland
Holland
France
Belgium
the _assuranc
Balkan
Italy
Red Cross Drive Set For Pella Next Week
The annual Red Cross membership drive in Pella will be held Monday and Tuesday, November 20 and 21, with advance solicitation this week. Volunteers remind citizens to have contributions ready to reduce return calls and emphasize the drive as a democratic act and a defense of sympathy, tolerance, and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Pella
Measles Strike Several School Grades
Attendance in lower grades slips due to measles in the community. Kindergarten through fourth grade suffer most with eight pupils in third grade at Lincoln and similar cases in grade two at Webster. Parents urged to keep sick children home and obtain a doctor’s note for returns.
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Lincoln
Webster
Gratitude from Mathes Family for Otto Mathes Loss
The Mathes family thanks all who showed kindness and offered help and sympathy after Otto Mathes death. Flower gifts were appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Mathes and Family share their gratitude.
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Otto Mathes
F. W. Mathes
Roy De Bruin Heads Pella Corn Contest Winners
Winners list from the Pella corn contest last week names Roy De Bruin among top ear winners. The alphabetized roster credits Arie Beyer, John R. Van Gorp, Arie Van Haaften, Wm. J. Monster and others with merchandise, seed, cash, or services from local merchants and businesses.
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Roy DE Bruin
Arie Beyer
S.A. Kooyman
Shell Donai
Robert van Buale
Allen’y Seto
John Lasschuit
Delis Vanden Berg
The
Ideal Pharmacy
Andrew Bogaards
de Jong
H. de Bruin
Sybenga’s
John R. van Gorp
Vos and Veenman
de Wild’s
Vogelaar’s
J. C. Pe
Arie van Tiaate
Farmers Co-op
Arie van Haaften
Mrs. Black
White Way Auto Co
Ver Dught
Avie van Haaften
Brom
Arthur van Ha
Garden City
Geurts
John Hospers
Hudson Poultry Waterer
Farmers Union
Albert de Joode
Marion County State Bank
Dield Kuyper
Kuyper
Music House
William Vander Linden
Star Oil Co
Wm. Vander Linden
Klyn Bros. Hatchery
Henry Ver Meer
Penn
Gamble
J. Monster
Tysseling Shoe
Benteco Food
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Wim
Ulrich Motor Co
Reuben van Moanen
J. A. Vander Wal
R S Grundman Named To Pella School Board Seat
At a Monday meeting the school board chose Ralph S Grundman to fill the vacancy created by Paul Lau tenbach. He will serve until the spring election. Though not a Pella resident, Grundman lives in the Independent district, has two children in public schools, and is regarded as a progressive citizen. The selection received wide approval.
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Ralph S. Grundman
Paul Lautenbach
Grundman
Pella
Pella Public Schools Observe Thanksgiving Vacation Days
The Pella Public Schools will observe Thanksgiving per the governor's proclamation. There will be no school on Thursday November 30 or Friday December 1. Regular classes resume on November 23 and 24.
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Pella
Nearly Three Hundred Visited School Last Week
During American Education Week, many parents toured Pella schools. Lincoln Building recorded 39 visitors from a grade with 81 enrolled, Grade four saw 34 visitors, and Webster Building awarded a picture prize to Miss Reuvers’s first grade. Lincoln logged 124 visitors and Webster 109. high school Visitors Night drew about 60 parents.
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Pella
Lincoln Building
van Sittert
Dena Ver Steeg
Webster Building
Famous Doctor Harrison to Speak in Pella Next Week
Arrangements are set for Dr. Paul Harrison of Arabia to visit Pella for two days. He will give talks at Central Chapel, First Reformed church, and the high school, with mass meetings and banquets planned for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and afternoons. The schedule emphasizes his notable surgical career and low charges for major operations.
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Paularrison
Arabia
Pella
Harrison
Central Celle
First Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Jerome Beatty
Dr. Harrison
American Magazine
Paul W. Harrison
Chamber of Commerce Gala Meeting Draws Members
The Cham ber of Commerce urges all members to attend a Ladies Night banquet at the Legion Hall tonight with dinners at 6:30 and a 8:00 entertainment option. Des Moines radio artist and H B Sixsmith will headline. Luther Hill will speak on radio. Directors discussed Fall Fest plans, good roads meeting, and expanding the horse show into a Fall Festival.
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Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
F Rom
Little Girls In Blue
H. B. Sixsmith
Chamber
Mahaska
Marion
T. G. Fultz
H. P. van Gorp
Avie H. Bogaards
Jacob van Wyk
William S." van Hemert
George F. Sadler
Henry Cox
Bernie’ Vander’ Linden
Will Arrang
M. M. Dockendorff
Andrew Klynn
Vander Ploeg Named Kellogg President and GM
A Battle Creek dispatch reports W. H. Vander Ploeg, executive vice president of W. K. Kellogg Co., was elected president and general manager to succeed W. K. Kellogg. Kellogg becomes chairman of the board. Vander Ploeg joined last April from Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago where he was vice president.
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Battle Creek
Mich
W. H. Vander Ploeg
W. K. Kellogg Co
W. K. Kellogg
Kellogg
van der Ploeg
Comany
Harris Just and Savings Bank of Chicago
Farmers Urged To Claim Corn In Pella This Weekend
Corn shown in the contest last week remains unclaimed in Pella. Merchants request farmers call to retrieve it before Saturday evening, after which the corn may be hard to find.
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Pella
Community remembers Henry Kool farm accident help
Neighbors and friends gather to pick corn at the Henry Kool farm after Henrys accident. Cards letters and flowers to Mr Kool in hospital are appreciated. Mr and Mrs Henry Kool and children Mr and Mrs J A Kool.
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Henry Kool
Henrys
Baked Goods and Soup Sale at First Christian Reformed Church
The Helping Hand society of the First Christian Reformed church will hold a soup and baked goods sale at the Paul Boertje building on Saturday November 18. Soup chicken sandwiches pie cake and coffee will be served from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A white elephant sale runs concurrently.
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The
Helping Hand Society of
First Christian Reformed Church
Paul Boertje
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Bob
Dick den Adel
Main Street
William Vande Voort Sr
T. Verros
M. M. Dockendorf
Pella High School Ag
C. F. Note
Central States Electri Co
Perth
Vandermeulen Co
R. S. Grundman
Paul. Harrison
Paul W. Harrison, M. D
C Ofc
KSO
Watson Vander Ploeg
Kellogg Co
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