City approves lowest bid for city warehouse project
Three bids were submitted for the new city warehouse. The council accepted the lowest bid from R R Lautenbach for 2203.00. Construction will begin on the city hall lot. Henry Kersbergen asked for electric service at his recently purchased Groenenwald property. The light committee will decide if it lies within city limits. William Schreiner is appointed to supervise the project.
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R. R. Lautenbach
Henry Kersbergen
Groenenwald
Mu Kersbergen
William Schreiner
Local Dealers Showcase Adhesive Sealex Linoleum Flooring
Wormhoudt and Piette display the new Adhesive Sealex linoleum from Congoleum Nairn. The back is factory glued, eliminating wet cementing and felt lining. Install faster and cheaper by at least twenty percent, with durable color patterns for autumn.
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Hest
Wormhoudt & Plette
Congoleum-Nairn
Wormhoudt & Piette
Ministers of Pella Group Do Not Favor Bishop
The Ministers Association of the Classis of Pella met at the home of Rev. and Mrs. R. De Jong in Sully to discuss whether a bishop or an ecclesiastical committee with episcopal power is desirable. Opinions varied and the discussion was engaging. Next meeting is Nov 4 at Rev. and Mrs. Muyskens in Oskaloosa with Dr. Lubbers presenting on an executive head for the Reformed Church in America.
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Ministers Association
Classis
Pella
R. de Jong
Sully
Pietenpol
Muyskens
Oskaloosa
Lubbers
Reformed Church In
America
Two Dead in Crash Near Knoxville
Two men died and two were seriously injured Saturday near Knoxville when a car head on collided with a stock truck on Primary 60. Victims include W. H. Stevens 32 of Des Moines and Glasscock 21. Gilbert McCoy 26 in the car died by his own action after a robbery, with Geza de Pott 24 Budapest native also noted.
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Knoxville
W. H. Stevens
Central Faces Graceland Tonight In Open Co Schedule
Central meets Graceland at night with two suspended backs absent Berkey and Holdsworth. Wells hopes a healed shoulder supports a strong showing as Graceland, tied Fort Dodge J C last week, arrives. Coach Winter runs a no excuses plan to avoid conflicts with tomorrow’s high school game.
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Graceland Collesee
Graceland
Central
Berkey
Fort Dodge Junior College
Winter
Accidents on River Hill Side Road Near Galesbury
A Sunday afternoon crash on the river hill section of Galesbury road left D. H. Netten injured with a severe head wound needing 12 stitches while a passenger, likely a daughter of the Netten family, received a facial scratch. The car skidded into a ditch after the driver pulled right to avoid oncoming traffic and struck a gravel pile. Authorities urged safety improvements at the dangerous corner.
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S. D. H. Netten
Galesbury Road
Netten
Mr. Netten
Carthrone
Tatler
Organization of Newton Christian Reformed Church Last Week
Last Wednesday evening September 25 the Newton church organized a new congregation with three neighboring consistories and the classical home mission committee directing. Six pastors took part. Rev. F De Jong delivered the organization sermon urging commendation to God and growth through the Word. Seven families were to become charter members with W Brandenhorst and A Slings elected elders and Baker as deacon. The group, though small, is blessed and expected to increase in numbers in coming years.
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Claical Home Mission Committee
F. de Jong
Paul
Christ
W. Brandenhorst
A. Slings
Baker
Israel
Meat Market Ad Sparks Chronicle Influence in Biggsville Ill
The Ulrich Meat Market in Biggsville receives a clipped ad from M. M. George, former Pella resident, showing a historic sale note. The moment underscores how Chronicle want ads shaped local business over the years as Ulrich’s shop grows as a lasting memorial to John Ulrich’s early effort.
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M. M. George
Biggsville, Ill
Chronicle
Ulrich
Pella
Biggsville
John Ulrich
Mr. Ulrich
Tulip Time Push In Pella Encourages Purchases
Citizens urged to buy bulbs for Tulip Time next May. De Jong Floral and Seed Store offers sixteen colors. City crews prepare tulip lanes while a mid afternoon parade from the depot showcases bulbs and orchestra. Mayor T. G. Fultz leads tulip committee as crowds gather at the store.
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Pella
de Joni Floral and Seed
Haarlem
Elizabeth
Rauwenhost
Heliott
Wim. Copeland
Wm. Pitt
Inglescombe
Chronicle
L. Maziley
Main Street
T. G. Fultz
de Jong Floral and Seed
Conference of Young People Is Great Success
A large crowd attended a Baptist church youth conference from Friday to Sunday. Rev. A. V. White of Ottumwa led four addresses on topics for young people. The event included Christian Endeavor guests and inspired instruction for church youth work.
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Baptist Church
Christian Work
Baptist
Christian Endeavor Societies
A. V. White
Findley Avenue Baptist Church
Ottumwa
Storing Fruits And Vegetables Lecture In Knoxville
Extension horticulturist C V Holsinger will lecture on storing fruits and vegetables and winter care of ornamentals at Memorial Hall Knoxville starting at 1 30 this afternoon. The county meeting invites all interested in timely storage topics including apples pears root crops cabbage squash sweet potatoes and plant care.
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C. V. Holsinger
Memorial Hall
Knoxville
Radio schedule notice for feeds by Mr J Murphy
A radio schedule lists stations W 0 Wat a 0 Bhuredey Wal WLS 12:65 and WiS 12:80 for information feeds by Murphy Representative N Hemert. The items cover Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday with specific station notes.
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Murphy
Bhuredey
Wal
Wis
N'Hemert
W. E. Johnson Heads Legion Officers Elected
At the Van Veen Van Hemert Post regular meeting the following officers were elected for the coming year Commander W E Johnson First Vice Commander Leonard Allen Second Vice Commander Matthew Kempkes Adjutant Wheat Service Officer Van Sitt Historian Paul Lautenbach Chaplain Dr J J Lubbers Notification Officer Gus Van Houwel ing Publicity Officer Geo W Ries Directors Geo Van Gorkum and Con De Prenger
Three of 35 children rescued after Chekiang kidnapping
In southwestern Chekiang Peihsiang province, three of 35 abducted children were returned home today after a running battle between Meeing brigands and police aided by frantic parents.
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Peihsiang
Chekiang Province
China
First Birthday for W D Van Sittert In Here
The Chronicle notes the first birthday of W D Van Sittert as owner of the local mercantile business. He acquired the former Hoed Dry Goods store a year ago from Mrs Geelhoed and has since grown a steady trade. The paper congratulates his progressive methods and invites readers to read his advertisement for potential bargains.
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the Chronicle
W. D. van Sittert
High School Student Shines in State Dairy Judging Contest
Lester Vander L, vocational agriculture student at the local high school, placed high at the State Dairy Judging contest linked to the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo. He won first in judging sey cattle and second in all breeds, receiving a gold medal from the Guernsey Breeders Association at the annual banquet. Team members from Pella included Elmer Ver Meer, Herman Hagens, and Junior Dykstra.
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Lester Vander
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Guernsey Breeders Association
Blackhawk
Pella
Lester
Elmer Ver Meer
Herman Hagens
Junior Dykstra
Noted Exhibit to Visit Pella on October 15 16
The people of Pella and vicinity may see the famed D Ascenzo stained glass exhibit on Tuesday and Wednesday October 15 and 16. Sponsored by the Women's Federated club it will be at the Ulrich Motor Co building with admission set at 1 cent. A 30 minute film and a 20 minute lecture on stained glass will accompany the exhibit which tours Iowa listing Ames Indianola Fairfield Pella and other college towns. Proceeds from the show support the sponsoring group and tickets go on sale next week.
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Pella
D’ascenzo
Women's Federated Club
Ulrich Motor Co
Trck
Iowa
Ames
Indianola
Fairfield
Army Sgt Jorth Released After Alimony Payment
Sgt Aaron Jorth of the United States Army was freed from Woodbury jail Saturday after paying 50 dollars required alimony to his divorced wife Mae Jorth. He had been jailed for eight days prior to the release.
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Aaron Jorth
United States Army
Woodbury
Mae Jorth
Central States Electric to Move to Gauss Building
Central States Electric Co after five years at Rhynsburger Electric Shop plans a October 15 move to the Gauss building former Western Union Telegraph Co site. A long term lease secures the new quarters and no immediate move is expected thereafter.
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Central States Electric Co
Gauss
Western Union Telegraph Co
Training group led by Mrs Richardson at Central College
Central College Education Department receives strong support from Pella Public Schools for a State approved Teachers Training Course. The program, supervised by local teachers led by H Stuart, kicked off at a Graham Hall dinner for 32 participants including Supt and Principal. The article notes church affiliations among students, announces the piano and void scholarships, and outlines the season for the Acappella choir and drama recitals, plus Y M C A and Y W C A activities and Youth Movement plans.
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Central College
Education Department
Pella
Hcal
H. Stuart
Cation
Merseny
Frush
Geo. Tan Kelma
Board of Education
Lubbers
Othe
Rush
Holland
Paul Ammerman
Blomkert, Minn
Professo Wing
M Ammerman
Miss Peterson
A Capella
Lulu Jones Downing
J. Bradley Griffin
Mr. Griffin
the Prophet
Andrew Klyn
Meninga
Y. M
Y. W
Drukker
Peter Westra
de Haan
Christ
Dr. Lubbers
Rev
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Ray Storms
Friday birth to Mr. and Mrs Ray Storms announces a baby girl. Wilma Phite, now Mrs John late, is the former mother in law. A reception for Mr and Mrs Albert Plate occurred at the G Plate home Tuesday evening. Rabbi Abraham P Leerbaum of Pittsburgh set his orders Saturday to walk not ride until Jewish holiday. Central college lecture course featured J Bradley Griffin and Lulu Jones Downing in a program of poetry and music with Downing composing and performing.
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Ray Storms
Central College
J. Bradley Griffin
Lulu Jones Downing
Junella Vander Linden Wins Chicago Music Scholarship
Junella Vander Linden, 15, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. G. Vander Linden of Chicago, formerly Fulton, Illinois, earned a piano scholarship at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. She competed with 26 older students, prompted by Miss Anna E. Hart, and performed before the examining board. She plans to study under professor Wanieck.
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Junella Vander Linden
G. Vander Linden
Chicago
Fulton
Viola Hop
Anna E. Hart
American Conservatory of Music
Junella
Repairs On Interior Of The 2nd Reformed Church
Extensive interior improvements have been completed at the Second Reformed Church with refinished floors giving a fresh appearance. The project was led by chairman I. A. Veenstra with committee members J. A. Kuyper and Arie Klyn.
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Second Reformed Church
I. A. Veenstra
J. A. Kuyper
Arie Klyn
Pella Reformed Churches Gain 85 New Members
A Pella Classis report shows the churches received 85 members on confession of faith and 91 by letter, plus 73 by baptism. Losses totaled 46 by death and 66 by dismissal. Donations reached $12,228 for denominational purposes, $302 for other objects, and $28,389 for rent. average gift per member was $14.27.
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Pella Classis of Reformed Churches
First Depositor at New Marion County Bank
Leen Hackert tells the Chronicle he was the first depositor at the new Marion County State Bank with $444.00. He was first to receive a cigar and coffee, while his wife Mrs Hackert got candy and gum, and they were first to drink coffee as the coffee was made. He quips that the early bird not only catches the worm but the early cat catches the bird.
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Leen Hackert
the Chronicle
Marion County State Bank
Freight Volume on Increase on Rock Island Line
C F Dykstra local agent reports freight business on the Rock Island Railway is rising, roughly doubling from last year. He notes heavy drouth era shipments moved essential food, and that railroads are offering free drayage to or from the spot once the tariff details are printed and filed at stations.
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C.F. Dykstra
Rock Island
Drouth
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de Jo
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Central States Electric Company
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