Thanksgiving weekend visits and local notices in Pella
Locals report Mr. and Mrs. Perry Greenleaf Connie Du Pree and Jane Du Pree visiting Congo for Thanksgiving on the 23rd. Numerous community updates follow including hospital stays, business visits, travel to Burlingotn and Des Moines, church activities, a fire on East First street, and social events among Pella families and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Greenleaf
Connie du Pree
Congo
Jane du Pree
du Pree
Estate Closed In the Inheritance Case At Independence
In the estate of Wnt. Geisel a patient at the state hospital in Independence funds were found to be inherited. The Nazi government refused to permit sending any funds to town so J. M. Gemmel guardian requests closure of the estate. Apparently no one seeks the money enough to go to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnt. Geisel
State Hospital
Independence
J. M. Gemmel
Germany
Market outlook improves with demand rise despite large crop
A tokey market gains from improving demand and Thanksgiving celebrations in many regions. Despite the healthier demand, the crop is so abundant that prices are expected to average lower than last year.
Order Your White Rock Thanksgiving Gapons
A local notice invites readers to place orders for White Rock Thanksgiving Gapons at the Brom Feed Store. The brief item highlights a regional farming or holiday product sale and directs customers to the Brom Feed Store for procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brom
Ladies Cooked a Fine Banquet at Third Reformed Church
At the Third Reformed Church a reception and banquet honored Dr. Paul Harrison. The ladies’ cooking and service were praised as excellent reflecting their experience. The event was held Wednesday evening November 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ions
Paul Harrison
Arabi
Harrison
Third Reformed Church
Third Reformed
Christmas Spirit and Club Critique in Pella Bulletin
The town column salutes Kris Kringle Day on December 6 and urges festive setup with the Chamber of Commerce planning a Municipal Christmas. It mocks The Tribune’s stance on women’s clubs while praising genuine civic groups and proposing a Tree Committee collaboration. A quiz about a Holland-born Pella businessman highlights local civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Kristle
Old
Chamber of Commerce
Santa
Pella
the Tribune
Theodore Dreisler
Sadler Pianist Enthusiasm Attracts Pupils And Patrons
A newspaper blurb notes Professor Sadler's popularity as a piano teacher due to his infectious enthusiasm which his pupils reflect in improving performance. Sunnyside Beauty Shop reports strong patronage from country ladies and gentlemen, with Mrs Sadler highlighting steady hair and scalp treatment business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Sadler
Sunnyside
Sadler
Hair stylist Serves Women and Children Across Nearby Towns
A local beautician offers hair cuts for women and children and specialized perm waves, drawing customers from several nearby towns. The shop thrives on skilled styling and personalized service.
Obituary of Garrett Van Gilst Veteran Farmer Dies at 94
Garrett Van Gilst retired farmer died Wednesday Nov 22 at age 94. Born Sept 9 1845 in Holland he married Jannigje Van Dyke in 1874 and came to the United States in 1875 settling first in Chicago then moving to Pella in 1894. He lived near Killduff in Melis Otten home recently. Funeral at Killduff Methodist Church conducted by Rev R V Pike, burial Sully Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett van Gilst
Holland
Jannigje van Dyke
United States
Chicago
Pella
Killduff
Melis Otten
Killduff Methodist Church
R. V. Pike
Sully Cemetery
Jasper Co. Mirror
Professor Sadler Hosts Piano and Organ Class Party
Professor Sadler teaches piano and pipe organ to students from Oskaloosa Knoxville Central College the high school and junior high for a Christmas party featuring a piano recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadler
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Central College
Henry De Bruyn Dies at 60 in Hollywood Home
Henry De Bruyn formerly of Mahaska county and Pella died Monday at 11 am in his Hollywood residence. He worked as a carpenter at MGM studios and is survived by his widow two daughters Mrs Lee Crawford and Mrs Mattie Secress and sister Mrs Richard Beintema of Ottumwa. Burial was in Forest Lawn after services at Wee Kirk of the Heather Osskaloosa Herald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry de Bruyn
Mahaskan
Hollywood
de Bruyn
Pella
Mahaska County
Wapello County
West Coast
MGM Movie
Lee Crawford
Mattie Secress
Richard Beintema
Ottumwa
E. M. Epperson
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Wee Kirk
Heather
Oskaloosa
Obituary of Catherine Muilenburg Zomer from Corsica
Catherine Muilenburg born May 18 1887 in Pella Iowa died November 20 1939 in Corsica South Dakota at age 52 6 2 moved with family to Corsica 1909 married John Zomer February 22 1912 mother to Herman J Zomer born January 28 1913 and guardian to nephew William Earl Muilenburg funeral Thursday 1 30 at home and 2 00 at Christian Reformed church followed by attendance by Henry Van Eker en Mike Van Ekeren and Carrie Muilenberg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Muilenburg
Pella
Towa
South Dakota
Corsica
John Zomer
Herman J. Zomer
William Earl Muilenburg
Christian Reformed Church
Henry van Ekeren
Mike van Ekeren
Carrie Muilenberg
Three Weeks Old Daughter Dies in Des Moines Hospital
The three weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Young died November 20 at Luth eran hospital Des Moines after a cold and later complications. Besides her parents she survived by a brother Dwight 65. Funeral services were held at Crumpacker Funeral Home at 2 pm Wednesday with Rev Carlson conducting brief rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Young
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Dwight
Crumpacker Funeral Home
Carlson
Interment Held at Monroe Cemetery For Mrs. Young
The funeral notice states interment was in Monroe Cemetery and identifies Mrs. Young previously as Marguerite Kool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Cemetry
Young
Marguerite Kool
Bend of Life of Mrs John Elscott From Pella Church Member
Nellie Walraven Elscott a Pella area resident born October 10 1870 died November 22 aged 69 years 1 month 12 days She married John Elscott who died in 1925 Their son Vernard John died in 1915 Survived by daughter Leonora and granddaughter Marjorie Ann Duncan plus sister Mary Van Nimwegen Baptized December 28 1919 as member of First Reformed Church Honorary member of League for Service She endured a broken hip years ago and remained devoted to worship despite illness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Walraven
John Walraven
Gertrude van Zee
Pella
John Elscott
Vernard John
Leonora
Ted Duncan
Marjorie Ann Duncan
Mary van Nimwegen
First Reformed Church
League For Service
Faithful Christian Woman Interred at Oakwood Cemetery
The deceased, rooted in Jesus Christ and righteous belief, is mourned as she joins her Saviour. Funeral arrangements are set by the Co operative Burial Association Funeral Home at 1 30 Monday afternoon and 2 00 at the First Reformed Church with Rev A Haverkamp officiating. Burial follows at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Co-operative Burial Assocition Funeral Home
Moi
First Reformed Church
Rev
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Hopper Outlook 1939 Shows Mixed Iowa Infestation
Dr. Carl J. Drake, Iowa State College entomologist, says 1939 grasshopper infestation is less widespread than 1938 but as intense in infested areas. The survey marks heavy pockets from Potawatomi County north along the Missouri River to Lyon County with scattered outbreaks elsewhere. Baiting in western Iowa yielded strong control, while a fungal disease reduced hopper numbers, and Drake warns chinch bugs may threaten crops next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Carl J. Drake
Iowa State College
Pottawattamie County
Missouri River
Lyon County
Drake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Vander Kraats
Mercy Hospital
Murray Ten Hagen
Prairie City
John A. Campbell
Mississippi Valley Lumberman
Minneapolis
Minn
McCampbell
A. N. Kuyper
Schubring
C. Nunnikhoven
Harvey
Arthur van Haaften
Burlington
Tony Nunnikhoven
D. R. Gosselink
East First Street
James Vander Heide
Tom Sawyer
Mt.Pleasant
Peter van Niewaal
Clarence
John Goomaat
Dr. Fox
Dr. Aschenbrenner
Dr. Schroeder
Des Mi
Ildred Vander Linden
Wilma Hardin
John W. Vander Linden
Mildred
Wayne Pos
John Pos
Fred Koder
Doyle
Wayne
Stanley Strance
Grinnell
Wilma Vande Geest of
Lillian Bruins
Second Reformed Church
Suday
Bruins
Harold Schut
Anna Joyce Klein
Vogelaar’s
de Jong & Sjaardema
Sully
A. W. van Waardhuizen
Mahaska Hospital
Nick Meinders
Martin Hoekseria
West Third Street
John Braashart
R. O. Woods
Colfax
S. E. Sheeler
Prai City
D. J. Wageman
M. Vander
T. F. Means
Boone, Ta
Mortimer Goodwin
Mr. Means
Mrs. Goodwin
Mr. Goodwin
Marva Goodwin
M. Vander Linden
A. P. Kuyper
Herman Vander Linden
Leighton
John Vander Linden
Franklin van Gorp
van Gorp
Carl Rene Vander Linden
Ralph Hayes
Indianola
H. W. Slobe
Margaretta
Sioux Falls
Henry Scholten
John H. Klein
Martha Kay
Bill Hunter
Claire Faust
Central
Winterset
Frank Frush
East Third and
Dr. Day
Dodge
R. Vande Kieft
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Second
Chr Reformed Church
Joe
Richard
John Vande Kieft
G. A. de Young
Tipton, Okla
Adrian de Young
Garden Grove
Dex Moines
C. F. Aschenbrenner
H. W. Pietenpol
Town City
Liggett
Bloomfield
Marjorie Baron
Garwin
Dean
Pietenpol
Alvin Terrelt
Morrison
Fred Gezel
Sterling, Ill
Nanes
Miss Peairs
Swift's
Tyaardekooper
Sadler Publishing Co
Tee
Tree
Rotary Club
Washington Monument
Overijsel
St. Nicholas
Linda Beth Kool
America
Pella National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Harry’s
Mack’s Snack Shop
Kenneth McDonald, Mer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!