Football banquet showcases humor and high praise for players
The Pella football banquet, hosted by the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the Legion hall, featured dinner and humor. Dr Irwin J Lubbers and Roy De Wild spoke, with others including G H Lankelma, C R Wilkins, F M Frush, and Coach Winter among the presenters. Paullin receives Heerema blanket. letter winners announced for the high school team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Legion Auxiliary Indies
Dykstra
C. F. Dykstra
Eddie Cantor
Charlie
Dr. Irwin
J. Lubbers
Central College
G. H. Lankelma
C. R. Wilkins
Supt
F. M.frush
Winter
Dean Pietenpol
Captain Berkey
Ralph Huisman
Paullin
John Heerema
Donald
Heerema
Burt Paullin
Central
Wilkins
George Sherlock
Ralph Sussman
Central College A Capella Choir Enters Active Rehearsals
The Central College A Capella Choir conducts twice weekly practice with few new voices admitted this year. The group has made only one public appearance in chapel, with more performances possible soon. Director Miss Peterson previously led the choir in city concerts and a spring tour, and is striving to maintain high standards this season.
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Central College A
Postoffice Hours Thanksgiving Closure Notice
The post office will be closed Thanksgiving Day with no carrier or window service. Outgoing mails will be dispatched. Edw. Van Zante, Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw
van Zante
Free Trick Books For Children From The Chronicle
A note offers free magic books revealing 62 tricks titled Dick Daring's Bag of Tricks. Readers are urged to bring trademarks from packs to the Chronicle office to receive a copy. The item reads like an old advertising plug with generic toy magic themes.
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Chronicle
Dick Daring
Newton Declares 10 Percent Gas and Water Dividend
Newton city officials announced a Christmas credit of about 10,000 to 4,500 gas and water customers. At a city hall meeting the council approved a 10 percent credit on bills for the past 12 months from November 1, 1935, to November 1, 1936. Credits will be issued with December bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Newton
City Hall
Frank E. Hill
R. M.hannon
Seventeen Attend East Amsterdam School Photo
The Fast Amsterdam school near Pella shows Miss Leona Arens teaching in her second year at East Amsterdam. Board members listed include Orville Baughman and Fred T'lam. Seventeen pupils are named by grade with two absent for the photo, reflecting a district shared with West Amsterdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Arens
Fast Amsterdam
Pella
Knoxville Road
West Amsterdam
Nick Arens
Union Street
Miss Arens
Richland
Battle Ridge
Central College
Chester
Sully
North Porterville
East Amsterdam
Orville Baughman
Fred T’lam
T’lam
John van Hemert
John Synhorst
Will Preach At The Legion Hall
Rev John Steenhoven of Melvin Iowa a known radio preacher will preach at the Legion hall Thanksgiving night at 730. The public is invited. A Girls Glee Club was organized at the First Christian Reformed church with G Rozeboom as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steenhoven
Melvin
Iowa
Peliam
Legon
First Christian Reformed Church
G. Rozeboom
Dr Lubbers to Speak Twice in Holland Mich
Dr. Lubbers and Mrs. Lubbers plan a Thanksgiving motor trip to Holland Michigan stopping at Dr C A De Young in Normal Illinois for dinner. In Holland he will address the noon luncheon club and later the Century Club, speaking on The Ringing Cronies of Change to a scholarly audience of leading citizens.
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Lubbers
Holland
Michigan
C. A. de Young
Normal
Ilinois
de Young
Illinois University Normal School
Century Club
Junior Chamber Play Pleases A Large Crowd
The Junior Chamber of Commerce presented the play For Pete's Sake at the high school auditorium, drawing a packed audience on Thursday and Friday. The 600 seat hall plus 100 in the gallery were filled, with an estimated $125 profit for Tulip Town. The cast delivered thrills and laughs, reflecting careful casting and strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber of
High Schol
Tulip Town
Knoxville to Vote on 14500 Swimming Pool Bonds
Knoxville plans circulation of a petition to trigger an election on issuing bonds not exceeding 14500 to fund a new city swimming pool. A property levy would retire the bonds and pay interest. Location details are not specified, awaiting petition signers representing 25 percent of last city election voters.
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Knoxville
Old City
Robinson Street
Leaders Institute in Knoxville Dec 4 at Methodist Church
The Marion County Council of Religious Education hosts a combined Adult and Youth Leaders' Institute in Knoxville at the Methodist Church this Friday December 4. All who are interested in youth or adult religious education are invited to attend and bring someone along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Methodist Church
Marion County Council of Religious Education
Marion County's Largest Road Surfacing Job At Pella
The report praises Marion County Supervisor Arie Bogaard for a major road project near Pella. Sixty workers and thirteen trucks crush a Verrips quarry rock bed into crushed rock for county roads into Pella, with government funding covering labor and equipment costs. The effort employs many Drouth Relief farmers, saves county money, and aims to surface all county roads into Pella.
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Pella
Aric Bogaard
Verrips
Bogaard
Drouth
Marion County
Four Mile Crossing
Pete Keuning
Arie Bogaard
Supervn
Ed Project
Herman Browne Named Deputy Treasurer for Two Years
County Treasurer-elect L. F. Bousquet announced the appointment of Herman Browne of Knoxville to deputy treasurer for the ensuing two years. Browne, known for high character and integrity, brings banking experience as bookkeeper and assistant cashier of Marion County National Bank and has long served as Knoxville school board secretary and financial advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Bousquet
Herman Browne
Knoxville
Browne
Marion County National Bank
Knoxville School Board
Bousquet
Marion County
Radio Preachers Set Five Night Christian Life Series
The Marshalltown Gospel Broadcasters plan a five night Christian Life Conference at the Baptist Church from Monday November 30 to Friday December 4 at 7 30 each evening. Rev Carlson of Monroe Rev John Masemore of Tama Rev Ketell of Mare Rev Fustof Dahl berg of Kidora and Rev A D Moke of Des Moines will present sermons on Ephesians and the Christian and the Lord with special songs. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Christian Life
The
Baptist Church
Carlson
Monroe
John Masemore
Tama
Ketell
Mare
Fustof Dahlberg
Kidora
A. D. Moke
Des
Moines
C.J. Sentman
Lord
Last Week Weddings Listed for Cedar Rapids and Nearby Areas
The week’s society notices record nuptials and new marriages. Russell La Hine wed Hazel Robinson in Cedar Rapids while Cornelia Visscher, Franklin Brom, Mollie Bogaards and others from Pella and Knoxville are listed in society notes.
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Russell la Hine
Cedar Rapids
Hazel Robinson
Knoxville
Nicholas de Jong
Tracy
Cornelia Visscher
Pella
BO Franklin Brom
Mollie Bogaards
Wormhoudt and Kempkes Install Burglar Alarm System
The Wormhoudt and Kempkes Clothing Company is installing a double closed circuit burglar alarm this week. Engineer J C Jordan leads the project as reports note the increased risk to clothing stores and the value of stock. The firm has already completed a system at Newton and will install next at Brooklyn’s Craft Miles store.
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Wormhoudt and Kempkes Clothing Company
J. C. Jordan
Security Alarm Co
Wormhoudt
Newton
Pella
Craft Miles Clothing
Brooklyn
Gratitude for Help During Illness From Albert P Van Donselaar
Albert P Van Donselaar expresses thanks to those who helped during illness and for gathering corn. He notes the saying a friend in need is a friend indeed and extends appreciation to all who assisted.
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Albert P. van Donselaar
Still Want To Join The Band Or Orchestra
There is still time to join the band or orchestra with free class lessons and instrument lease options. Mr Wby can answer lease questions while students choosing flute oboe bassoon bari tone sax bass sax bass clarinet alto clarinet E flat horn French horn trombone viola cello receive enrollment preference.
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Wby
Ernest Schippers Wins Honors In Oratory Contest
Ernest Schippers was selected winner among five Central students in the annual peace oratorical contest. Judge for the event was Professor J. P. Ryan of Grinnell.
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Ernest Schippers
J. P. Ryan
Grinnell
Card of Thanks After Bereavement
Family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and expressions of love shown during their recent bereavement. Edw. Abd Vet Zante Mrs L L Martin and children express gratitude.
Edward Coggins Dies by Suicide in Rock Island Hotel
Despondent over ill health and financial worries Edward Coggins, longtime Killduff telephone exchange manager and penmanship teacher, was found dead in a Rock Island hotel room after leaving a note for his wife. Survived by his wife, an aunt in Texas. funeral held Saturday at his home with Rev. R. V. Pike officiating.
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Sidward Coggins
Kileduff
Searsboro
Rock Island
Coggins
Searsboro Telephone Exchange
Killduff
The
Chronicle
R. V. Pike
Pella Dress Club Expands With New Dry Cleaning Machinery
The Pella Dress Club announces expansion to install Vanity Dry Cleaning Machinery to handle growing trade from Oskaloosa Ottumwa and surrounding areas. The building will be rearranged with a modern black and white decor and a new fur department. A resident tailor with experience will manage alterations and care for fabrics. Growth signals a forthcoming opening of the expanded plant.
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Pella
Nesbit
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Mr. Nesbit
Change Rock Island Service on December 15
C F Dykstra, Rock Island depot agent, announces on December 15 motor trains 474 5 between Des Moines and Eldon will be discontinued and a mixed train will run Ottumwa Des Moines. Eastbound train reaches Pella 10 55 A M and westbound 12 25 P M. Pella residents urged to protest to protect first class passenger service and involve the chamber of commerce and others.
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C. F. Dykstra
Rock Island
Des Moines
Eldon
Ottumwa
Pella
Chamber of Commmarce
Otha
Pella High School Open House Postponed to Tuesday
Due to a chamber meeting on Thursday evening the Pella High School open house has been moved to Tuesday evening December 1. The board invites 9 people to visit the building and review improved conditions.
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Pella High School
Chamber of Commerce
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Coach Greene
the Legion Hall
Dr. Lubbers
Holland, Mich
East Amsterdam Rural School
Muriel Kamerick
Marcella Jean Vander Wilt
Harold Ver Steegh
Phyllis Oostrum
Jennie Kamerick
Pauline Kamerick
LeRoy Baughman
Cora Mae Kamerick
Vera Baughman
Beulah Ver Steegh
Marie Kamerick
Caroline Baughman
Norms Schakel
LaMertin Oostrum
Dexter Schakel
Geraldine Kamerick
Dwight Ver Steegh
Bogaards
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Verrips Farm
Gerrit van den Berg
Arie Bogaards
Hugo Kuyper
T. G. Fultz
Ed Cook
John Hasselman
Hhopper
Model Clothing
Edward Coggins
Rock Island, MI
Pella Dress Club
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