Central College Homecoming Queen Crowning Plans 1940
Pella's Stock and Poultry Show runs October 7 to 9 while Central College hosts Homecoming events October 11 and 12. Queen voters will cast ballots October 4 with results announced October 11, coronation in Douwstra Chapel at 8:00 p.m. Friday. Candidates include Janet Klyn Virginia Van Gorp Hazel Alferts Bernace Vander Linden Mary Frances Jones Mary Du Bois Dorothy De Boer Elvina Flikkema. Weekend schedule features literary society meetings bonfire coronation gala parade football game banquet and plays. Alumni urged to return decorate and banners to welcome.
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Central College
Nomi
Douwstra Chapel
Janet Klyn
Virginia’ van Gorp
Hazel Alferts
Bernace Vander Linden
Mary Frances Jones
Mary du Bois
Dorothy de Boer
Elvina Flikkema
Douwstra
Kosie Tijds
Central-Loras
City Athletic Field
Jordan Hall
C. I
Pella
Central
Dig
Pella Beauty Shops to Close Thursday Afternoons
The owners of Beauty Shops of Pella announce year round Thursday afternoon closures starting October 3. Names listed include Gene's Beauty Nook Imogene Comics Frances Verners Your Beauty Shoppe Vera Secrel Central Beauty Shop Emma Buwalda Mollie Eva Wheeler Pella Beauty Shop Janet Speelman Helen Hedrick Van Zante Beauty Shoppe Audrey's Beauty Shoppe Audrey Van Zee Sunyside Beauty Shop owned.
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Pella
Gene's Beauty Nook
Imogene Comics
Frances Verners
Your Beauty Shoppe
Vera Secrel Central Beauty Shop
Emma Buwalda Mollie
Eva Wheeler Pella
Beauty Shop
Janet Speelman
Helen Hedrick van Zante
Audrey’s Beauty Shoppe
Audrey van Zee
Sunyside Beauty Shop Owned
Pella High Faces Toledo Juvenile Home Team Friday
The Little Dutch meet a Toledo Juvenile Home squad at City Field Friday at 3. The team from the state home includes transfers from various schools and boasts a 4 0 record. Co captains Snyder and Kintz lead a 24 player squad with stars like Cooper and Webb. Last year Toledo posted 2 5 and 2.
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Toledo
Allen Dillon
Fred Teufel
L. Ladd
Toldo
Tama
Brooklyn
Woodward
Munof
John Snyder
Buffalo
Wesley Cooper
Iowa Soldier and Orphans Home
Davenport
Cooper
Snyder
Joe Kintz
Cun
Rachael Webb
Pella Council Seeks Coal Hauling Bids for Plant
Notice states the city of Pella Iowa will accept bids to haul coal from mines to the Electric Light Plant. Bids may be by agreement or contract with a $500 bond. Files must be with the City Clerk by 6:00 p.m. Monday October 7 1940. Council may reject any or all bids. F N De Wit Clerk.
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Pella
Iowa
F. N. de Wit
Audrey's Beauty Shoppe Closing Remark Omission Noted
Jessie Sadler reports Audrey's Beauty Shoppe was left off last week's list by mistake and will close on Wednesday afternoon.
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Jessie Sadler
Audrey
Safety plans presented to Pella schools
The Hawkeye Co m ее safety education material funded by Des Moines company is distributed to Pella public and Christian schools. The 18th Yearbook February 1940 from the American Association of School Administrators outlines programs for elementary and secondary schools, driver education, rural safety, adult safety, and building safety planning. A bicycle division under the Iowa Safety Council trains battalions with weekly meetings and bicycle courts. A safety check list targets gym, equipment, floors, mats, physical exams, shop machinery, tools, and fire safety. Fire Prevention Week is slated for October 7 to 12.
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Hawkeye Coualry Company
Des Moines
Jelsma Insurance Agency
Pella
American Association of School Administrators
Towa State Safety Council
Memb
Daughters of Union Veterans urge flag display Friday
The Daughters of Union Veterans meeting at the Legion Hall request merchants display their flags Friday afternoon to honor the visitors and the occasion, a joint appeal from the ladies and the Legion Post.
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Daughters of Union
Legion Hall
Legion 1 Post
Sheep Entry Schedules For Pella Livestock Show
A free stock show next week in Pella offers two classes for sheep. Class I covers Shropshire ewe lambs limited to three animals each, Class II hosts purebred Shropshire rams with the same entry rules. Entries due by Saturday Oct 5 with eligibility within 16 miles of Pella. Entry blanks from FIA boys Agriculture Dept Dr Ver Ploeg office. Premiums: 1st 4.00, 2nd 2.00, 3rd 1.00. ribbons for 1st 2nd 3rd and grand champion.
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Pella
Shropshire
FIA
Boys
Agriculture Department
Pella Christian School Donation Sale Set for Oct 11
The annual donation sale by Pella Christian School is scheduled for October 11 at 7 30 PM at the White Way Auto Company. The event is sponsored by the Parent Teachers Association.
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Pella Christian School
White Way Auto Company
Parent Teachers Association
Central Alumni Chapter Formed In Muskegon Michigan
The Michigan Chapter of the Association of Alumni and Former Students of Central College held a 6:00 PM dinner at Central Reformed Church in Muskegon with 75 alumni and former students. Dr I J Lubbars attended and discussed a proposed constitution for the chapter as the Ila and Tri State chapters are noted as precedents. National Newspaper Week is announced October 2 to 8 with letters from Roosevelt and Willkie urging a free press as essential to democracy and warning against propaganda.
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Michigan
Association of Alumni and
Central College
Muskegon
Central
Central Reformed Church
I. J. Lubbars
Ila
Tri- State
Iowa
South Dakota
Minnesota
Illinois
New York
California
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
William N. Hardy
Roosevelt Letter Urges Free Press During Newspaper Week
A Roosevelt White House note from Wendell Willkie emphasizes protecting press freedom as essential to democracy. It warns internal corruption as a danger and calls on newspapers to uphold truth, justice, and fair play while avoiding intellectual dishonesty and undermine of free institutions.
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White House
Washington
Mr. Hardy
Wendell L
Willkie
Legion Auxiliary Will Entertain County Units
The Pella unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will host Marion County units at a meeting on Tuesday October 8 with registration at 11 00 a m and the afternoon session starting at 1 30 p m County president Mrs McClura of Bussey presiding Guests from Pleasantville Dallas Melcher Bussey and Knoxville units will attend Dutch coffee time will follow adjournment
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Pella
American Legion Auxiliary
Marion County
Legion Hall
McClura
Bussey
Pleasantville
Dallas
Melcher
Knoxville
Hope to Arouse Interest In Better Livestock Here
Merchants of Pella and farmers plan the first annual Livestock and Poultry Show on October 7 8 and 9 to broaden cattle hog sheep and poultry interest after a successful horse show. Events include draft horses and colts at Wachter Lumber Yard, hogs at Vogelaar's barn, poultry at Ulrich Motor Co Barage. Entries free with ribbons and cash prizes. aim to raise local livestock standards and foster community service. Information and entry blanks are available from listed local merchants and firms.
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Pella
Wachter
Vogelaar
Ulrich Motor Co
State tourist booklet offered by Pella chamber
Secretary Mortimer Goodwin of the Pella Chamber of Commerce announces a shipment of Iowa pamphlets titled The State of Town Welcomes You. The 80 page guide highlights state points of interest with photos, including Marion County locations such as the Veterans Hospital at Knoxville and Pella Tulip Festival. Hundreds are available at the Pella National Bank for interested elders.
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Mortimer Goodwin
Pella
Chamber of Commitrce
Pella National Bank
Card of Thanks for Isaac Tuinstra
We thank neighbors, friends and relatives for many kind acts during our husband and father Isaac Tuinstra’s illness and death. The floral offerings are gratefully acknowledged. Mrs Isaac Tuinstra and Children.
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Isaac Tuinstra
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Loras
Pella High
Toledo Boys
Bootsman
Lincoln
Mowe
Matur
Central’s Homecoming Committee
Clarence Greving
Jai T Klyn
Sophia’ Heeren
Redeker
Gary Roorda
Mpus
Arl Hempstead
Central Alumni
Roosevelt
Dear Mr. Hardy
United States
America
Editora
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United Biazen
Legion Auxiliary
T. H. Liggett
Walt
Moers
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