Fatal Injury To Oskaloosa Worker On Street Truck
William De Bruyn 64 of Oskaloosa died Tuesday morning at Mahaska Hospital after injuring on Monday when he fell from a truck sustaining a broken neck. Funeral services were held at Wormhoudt and Son with Rev. A Haverkamp officiating. He was unmarried and survived by two brothers, a sister, and two half brothers. De Bruyn was known in Pella where he formerly resided.
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William de Bruyn
Oskaloosa
de Bruyn
Wormhoudt and Son Funeral Home
A. Haverkamp
First Reformed Church
Graceland
A. G. de Bruyn
Pella
Henry de Bruyn
Los Angeles
Cal
D. H. Beintema
Ottumwa
Iowa
Joe van Baale
Pershing
William van Baale
New Sharon
W. H. Fowler
Andrew Ver Ploegh
Oak Grove Nursery
Hove
Joeg
Rey de Wild Ver Ploeg
Richard Moyer
The Creative Life Is the Real Life
Dr. William Vander Lugt led a YMCA talk on How To Live Creatively urging focus on love and higher values from Mary and Martha. He urged living the beautiful life by letting Christ speak, and seeing eternal life as an existing reality guiding a creative life.
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William Vander Lugt
Mary
Martha
Christ
Noted Pianist Jerold Frederic Delights Pella Crowd
The music loving public of Pella and vicinity enjoyed Jerold Frederic, noted pianist, at the high school auditorium as the first number of Central College lecture course. Frederic’s mastery and years of study impressed attendees, signaling a strong start to the 1936- program.
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Pella
Jerold Frederic
Central College
Frederic
Real Estate Deals Signal Pella Buying Boom
A surge in purchases in Pella is shown by recent deals. Marion De Vries buys the Huizenga property on East First Street. Cornie Van Rockel takes the Joe Vande Kieft property on Huber Street. Henry Van Rockel purchases the Cornie Van Roekel property on Independence Street. Mrs Sadie Heemstra buys the Paul Lantenbach property on East First Street. Jack Bootsma buys the H Schippers property on South Street. T. Den Beste acquires the Mr Kate Van Gorp property on Liberty Street. Dirk De Hani acquires the C Den Hartog property on Liberty Street.
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Marion de Vries
Huizenga
East First Street
Cornie van Rockel
Joe Vande Kieft
Huber Street
Henry van Rockel
Cornie van Roekel
Independence Street
Sadie Heemstra
Paul Lantenbach
Jack Bootsma
H. Schippers
South Street
T. den Beste
Kate van’ Gorp
Liberty Street
Dirk de Hani
C."den Hartog
Kroeger to speak at postponed Chamber meeting
The Chamber of Commerce meeting, rescheduled to Thursday December 3, will feature Henry J. Kroeger of Des Moines discussing advertising as a key merchandising lever. Kroeger, with over twenty years in national campaigns, will cover promotion plans and effective media strategies for business growth. Reports from Tulip Time committees will also be presented.
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Henry J. Kroeger
Coolidge Advertising Company
Des Moines
Mr. Kroeger
Kroeger
Middle West
Adult and Youth Leaders Institute at Knoxville Dec 4
The Methodist church in Knoxville hosts an Adult and Youth Leaders Institute on December 4 with registration at 9 15. O G Herbrecht State Young People’s Leader and Marion county speakers are scheduled. Pastors and Sunday School Supervisors urged to attend. Motto cited Study to show thyself approved unto God a workman that needeth not to be ashamed.
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Methodist Church
Knoxville
Eaders’ Institute
O. G. Herbrecht
Marion County
Local men aid Oskaloosa fire Saturday night
Pella firemen rushed to extinguish a blaze at the Fitch Wholesale Auto Supply House in Oskaloosa causing about 75 000 in damage to the building and 50 000 in stock. The fire started near an elevator shaft in the basement and burned for over an hour with wind fanning the flames. Local crews arrived at 9 pm, relieving Oskaloosa fighters after three hours of work.
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Pella
Oskaloosa
R. F
W. B. Fitch
Roberta White
Herald
John Hoeksema
William Gezel
George Ries
Walker Sadler
van Dusseldorp
President Lubbers Helps Dedicate New School Building
Dr. I J Lubbers president of Central College spoke at the dedication of the Manson Iowa High School auditorium gym addition last Friday evening. He addressed the audience on Education The Hope For Youth. Superintendent H C DeKock, a Central College alumnus, has served Manson schools eleven years and is highly regarded in the community. Dr and Mrs Lubbers dined with the DeKocks and reported a fine visit in Manson.
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I. J. Lubbers
Central College
Manson, Iowa
Lubbers
Manson Public Schools
H. C. de Kock
Peila
Central
de Kock
Manson
Lake Prairie Township Officers Vote Count Nov. 3
In Marion county the Lake Prairie township results from the November 3 election are listed after the official canvass. Ryn Vander Ploeg leads with 1380 votes, Vander Syde F. A. Calhoun, John Van Hemert, M. T. Kamerick for the 37 term, F. W. Mathes for the 38 term, and John R. Van Gorp as clerk, with Alonzo Ver Ploeg as Assessor at 409 votes.
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Lake Prairie Township
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Ryn Vander Ploeg
Vander Syde
F. A. Calhoun
John van Hemert
M.T. Kamerick
F. W. Mathes
John R. van Gorp
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Mrs Edward Van Zante is mourned in Pella district
Pearl Ruth Whiteman Van Zante wife of Postmaster Edward Van Zante died after a six week illness. Born Eddyville December 11 1898 she married Edward Van Zante April 22 1920 and resided in Pella for 15 years. Funeral at 4 pm Wednesday at 917 Main with Rev Ralph Nordlund. interment in Ikwood. Survived by husband mother Mrs Levi Martin of Woodburn Ind sister Mrs A F Odem Des Moines Ia and brother Clyde Whiteman Laurels Wy, many nieces and nephews. She was active in Red Cross civic work and election board service.
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Pella
Pearl van Zante
Edward van Zante
Main Street
Ralph T. Nordlund
The
Baptist Church
Ikwood
van Zante
American Red Cross
Eddyville
Pearl Ruth Whiteman
Ars, van Zante
Eddyville High School
Abbott Hospital
Oskaloosa
Christian Church
Rose
Levi Martin
Woodburn
A. F. Odem
Peace Oratory Contest At Central
The annual peace oratory contest will be held Thursday at Central. Any college student may enter with an original oration on peace. The local winner advances to the state contest in Indianola on December 4 for a first prize of fifty dollars. five entrants: Frank Smith, W. Ackerman, Melvin Johnson, Ernest Schippers, William Rosenburg.
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Indianola
Frank Smith
Wster Ackerman
Melvin Johnson
Ernest Schippers
William Rosenburg
Free Trick Book Offer for Children at Chronicle Office
Boys and girls can obtain a free book of magic titled Dick Daring's Bag of Tricks by bringing qualifying trade marks to the Chronicle office. The offer requires one mark from a large package or two from a small package to receive the book.
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Revanltresca
Chronicle
Dick Daring
Tony
Pella Board Sets December 3 Dedication Date
The Pella board of education chose Thursday December 3 for the dedication and formal opening of the new high school building. A public program and ceremonies will mark the event with details to be announced later.
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Pella
How to Secure Votes in Country School Contest
A district contest run by Pella merchants encourages school entries with multiple vote methods. Registration within ten days earns 2 000 votes, each $1 spent with sponsoring merchants awards 100 votes, newspaper ad cutouts yield 25 votes, misspelled words earn 10 votes, and ad purchases via The Chronicle gain 200 votes per dollar.
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Pella
Chronicle
Christmas Tree Lighting Cooperative With Legion
City council approved cooperation with the American Legion for Christmas tree lighting around the public square. Trees will be sold to merchants by the Legion, with the city paying for those who want the special lighting, adding a Yuletide mood to the town.
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American Legion
Legion
Mrs J G Klein Wins Radio Prize in Des Moines Event
Mrs J G Klein of Pella won a radio through the Bert Jones Agency of Mill Owners Mutual Fire Insurance Co during the 1930 Register and Tribune Model home inspection period. The newspaper congratulates her for turning old Dutch traditions into a valuable prize.
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Des Moines Register
J. G. Klein
Pella
Bert Jones
Mill Owners Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Register
Tribune
Klein
College Play To Be Staged Soon
Professor Gould of Central selects The Passing of the Third Floor Back by Jerome K Jerome as the next all college play. It is described as semi religious and opens auditions to any college student with the cast to be announced next week.
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Gould
Central
Jerome K. Jerome
Women’s League lunch bake and soup sale notice
The Women’s League for service of the First Reformed Church announces an annual Lunch Bake and Soup Sale on Saturday November 21 at the Boertje and randia office. Proceeds fund church activities and community aid.
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Women’s League For Service of the First Reformed Church
Boertje and
Randia Fice
Repeal Federal Tax On Oil And Gasoline Petition Drives In Pella
Motor fuel dealers and customers in Pella urge repeal of the federal tax on oil and gasoline. Petitions circulated aim to pressure congressmen and senators to remove the tax and leave fuel revenue to state road funds. They argue the tax funds roads less, and say more revenue sources exist, urging mobile owners to sign.
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Pella
United States
Dramatics Club Organized at Central College
Central students form a new dramatics club with membership earned through college play achievement. Tuesday night featured an informal initiation for apprentices. A formal club name soon to be chosen.
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Central
De Jong Floral Co Opens New Greenhouses at 1110 West Second
The De Jong Floral and Seed Co. unveils new greenhouses at 1110 West Second Street and invites the public to visit. The business says it now can supply all of Pella's flower needs from its downtown store and greenhouses, with a combination system to furnish complete stock.
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de Jong Floral & Seed Co
West
Second Street
Autuma
Freen
Pella
Chamber of Commerce Gala Night Draws Big Crowd
A Pella Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night at Legion hall featured a punchy program headlined by H B Sixsmith and the A I B Royalists from Des Moines. Dorothy Goetsch played xylophone and Ruth Hollowell piano while Donald Lee performed magic. William A. Temple spoke on signatures. Tulip Time views by former Des Moines mayor DWig Lewis closed the evening, drawing the largest attendance yet.
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Pella
Dorothy Goetsch
Mise Ruth Hollowell
Magician
Donald Lee
Charles Krink
Miss Goetach
William A. Temple
Des Moines
Dwig Lewis
Lewis
Brother of Dr Fox succumbs to injuries in Iowa crash
Delmore F. Fox aged 60 of Creston Iowa died at his home Friday morning from injuries after being struck by a car Tuesday while crossing the highway five miles west of Cres ton. Survived by his wife daughter Mrs Henry, Dr. C I Fox of Pella, Ed Fox of Centerville, and sister Mrs Nettie Lacy of Corydon. funeral held Sunday at Promice Iowa with Dr. Fox and family in attendance.
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Delmore F. Fox
Creston
Iowa
G.I. Fox
Creson
Promice
Fox
Henry Both
Pella
Ed Fox
Centerville
Nettie Lacy
Corydon
Keith
J. E
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W. Debruyn
Mahaska Hospital
Doctor Vander Lugt
Chamber of Commerce
Adult and Youth Leaders’ Institute
Fitch Wholesale
How Lake Prairie
Tulip
Leroy Kimmell
Dedicate High School
Radio
New de Jong Floral Co
Mr. Temple
Mary Pickford
Edgar A. Guest
President Harn
Temple
Royalt
Cr. Fox
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