516 Families In Marion Co Receive Help
Marion county Emergency Relief head C Ted Johnson reports 516 families on relief in September 214 new cases and 302 unemployed totaling 516. 62 cases certified to WPA 14 to resettlement. 23 on rejected list 37 pending. Drouth relief requires in person applications. 232 new applications 120 accepted 51 rejected 61 pending. CCC enrollment to run Oct 1 to 15 for 17 to 28 relief families. Medical aid quota of 91 overdrawn last year but met this year.
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Marion County Emergency Relief Committee
Knoxville
C. Ted Johnson
WPA
Resettlement Administration
Drouth
Mr. Johnson
County Emergency Relief Committee
Y. T. van Niewaal
Pella
Johnson
CCC
Marion County
Declines Call Of Peoria Church
The Rev. J. Vander Ploeg of East Paris Michigan declined the call extended to him by the Peoria church. The consistory nominated Rev. J. M. Dykstra Sioux Center Iowa Rev. G. Lyzenga Leota Minn and Rev. I. Van Dellen Denver Colo for future consideration by the congregation.
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J. Vander Ploeg
East Paris
Michigan
Peoria
J. M. Dykstra
Sioux Center
Iowa
G. Lyzenga
Leota
Minn
I. van Dellen
Denver
Colo
New Vegetable Market Opens Near Den Adel Store
An advertisement announces the opening of a vegetable and fruit market in the Franklin street building, first door east of the Den Adel clothing store. The site was formerly J. G. Sybenga bakery space and more recently tulip committee headquarters.
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Franklin Street
den Adel
J. G. Sybenga
Tulip Committee
New York Delegation Addresses College Chapel Audience
A New York delegation visited the College Chapel last Friday with Dr. R. Drukker from the Board of Education of the Reformed Church, Dr. Schafer from the Board of Missions, and Dr. R. Clee as Synod president. Dr. Clee delivered a forceful, humorous address urging loyalty to a cause, faith in results, and goodwill toward the world's peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Chapel
R. Drukker
Central
Board of Education
The
Reformed Church
Schafer
Board of Missions
R. Clee
Clee
Work On New P. O. Building Is Progressing
The post office wing at Broad way and Franklin streets is advancing rapidly. Founding is complete and concrete for the floor will likely begin before readers see this. The completed structure appears larger than expected and will serve for many years.
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P. O
Broadway
Franklin Streets
Observer
Local Legion to Sponsor Boy Scout Troop in Pella
Pella plans a Boy Scout troop with H. B. Sixsmith as chairman and C. R. Wilkins as Scoutmaster. The American Legion backs the effort with a committee including Simon Heemstra A Tyssel ing Dr J J Sybenga Prof G Menninga and Verle Ver Dught. Weekly meetings begin at Legion Hall for boys over 12 with a goal of 32 recruits at the first gathering.
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Pella
H. B. Sixsmith
The
American Legion
C. R. Wilkins
H. B. Sixemith
Simon Heemstra
A. Tysseling
J. J. Sybenga
G. Menninga
Verle Ver Dught
Legion Hall
Sixsmith
Reform group to hold second U S conference in Pella
Plans for the Second Annual Sunday School Workers Conference of the Re formed Churches of Classis Pella are underway. The October 30, 1936 event features mass meetings and group projects led by local Sunday schools. Open to all denominations, it convenes in one of three Pella churches with Ev. E Huibregtse guiding sessions.
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Reformed Churches of
Classis Pella
Reformed Churches
Ev. E. Huibregtse
Prairie City
Reformed
Pella
Clever ruse robs Dr Fox of morphine tablets in office
Dr C L Fox was robbed Saturday night when a man posing as a sick patient gained entry, distracted him, and stole 460 morphine tablets worth over 100 dollars. Fox chased the suspect briefly before losing him. police could not locate the perpetrators. The incident underscores Fox’s habit of careful observation.
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C. L. Fox
Keith Fox
Fox
Thomas
County Teachers Institute Friday
All county schools will be closed Friday to allow schoolmasters and mams to attend the county institute at Knoxville. Miss Sadie Batten, ex county superintendent, notes 271 teachers in the county, 107 rural and 164 in towns, with Knoxville and Pella hosting 40 and 24 teachers respectively.
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Knoxville
Sadie Batten
Pella
Piano Scholarship Awarded at Central College
Each year Miss J Peterson, piano professor at Central College, awards a scholarship to a student showing talent and lacking means. This year the award goes to Miss Onard of Wilton Junction, Iowa, for merit beyond current ability.
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J. Peterson
Central College
Onard
Wilton Junction
Lows
Iowa Migration in Early 20th CenturyGraduates
Between 1920 and 1980 Iowa saw significant outmigration from college graduates aged 20 to 24 lose one fifth of its cohort. About one fourth of 25 to 29 year olds left during their early productive life. A third of the 30 to 34 year olds joined this wave of migration.
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Iowa
Tulip Town appeal drives Pella cooperation drive
The Junior Chamber of Commerce urges stronger public support for funding and planning of a Tulip Town to enhance Tulip Time. A list of tulip varieties and colors is printed to help residents choose bulbs, with a call to act now so blooms are ready for next May festival.
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le Notre
Clara Butt
Harold
Haarlem
Station Manager Seeks Patronage at Broadway Corner
Ben Hoeksema, station manager, has leased the Standard Oil station at the corner of Broadway and Franklin streets. An advertisement invites all motorists to use the facilities offered, as the manager expresses a wish for patronage in this line.
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Ben Hoeksema
Standard Oil
Broadway
Franklin Streets
Bethel Lading Aid Sale Of Baked Goods And Chickens
The Bethel Lading Aid will hold a sale of baked goods and dressed chickens on Saturday October 10 at the Grandia Building.
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Bethel Lading Aid
Grandia Bldg
Rexall Drug Announces Wall Paper Clearance Sale
Rexall Drug store promotes a large clearance of wall paper with diverse patterns. Bernie Vander Linden carries the county’s largest stock, offering about 6000 rolls at bargain prices. Read the Rexall advertisement in this issue for details.
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Rexall Drug Store
Bernie Vander Linden
Rexall
Bell School Budget and History in 1882 European District
In the European district the Bell school two miles north of Pella on the Galesburg road had a budget of $750 in 1882. Miss Jeanette Vander Wel taught 11 pupils, with grades listed and patrons named. The district completed improvements including outbuildings and interior redecorating as three directors ran affairs.
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Bell School
Bell
Pella
Galesburg
Jeanette Vander Wel
C. Vander Wal
Marjorie Bensink
Willis de Gocy
Clara Hasselman
Raymond de Kock
Henry Arthur Bensink
Thelma de Gocy
Ruth den Adel
Deretha de Gocy
Donald den Adel
Nelis Bensink
J.J. de Kock
Gerrit Hasselman
Will den Adel
C. de Goey
Henry Bengink
Bell School Board
Memer
Jan Akkerman
A. T. Klein
Klein
Bell Senes
de Reus
G. Beyer
B. Vos
Louis Vander
Ruth Vander Linden
William Jansz
Janet den Adel
Emily Heemstra
Lambert Beyers
Charlotte den Adel
Elvin
Ardelia Bonaink
Harold van Zee
Arie Beyer
Edr Roorda
T. Klein
Henry Beyer
Ceased
Paul Renaud
Renaud Fam
Charles I
Richard
Petition to Gravel Oakwood Cemetery Road
City council meeting opened with a Oakwood cemetery road gravel petition referred to street and alley committee. Carnegie Viersen library asked for a $700 tax to fund a new furnace. hearing notice for $10 monthly wage raise set. Ed Muilenberg’s wage hike approved amid resolving water tower painting dispute with city solicitor review.
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Oakwood
Carnegie-Viersen Library
Ed Muilenberg
van Zante
High School Gridder Fractures Leg
A Pella High School football practice ended early after freshman Leonard Booy suffered a fractured leg during drills. The accident occurred shortly before the session was to conclude.
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Pella High School
Leonard Booy
Bake Sale at Local Market by Sunday School Class
The Golden Rule Sunday school class of the Baptist Church will hold a bake sale at Klyn and De Winter Meat Market on Saturday October 10 beginning at 10 08 AM local time.
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Golden Rule
the Baptist Church
Klyn & de Winter
Car Registrations Rise Across County in 1933
County records show vehicle registration growing with 200 new cars and 600 trucks in 1933. By October 1 this year, 500 new cars and 725 trucks had been registered, suggesting prosperity in parts of the county.
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Gavin
Legion Officers Installed Tuesday Evening
At a top American Legion Post meeting State Commander G. M. Brown of Whiting installed new officers. He delivered a masterful talk. D. Barr of Oskaloosa and district leaders attended. Posts from Oskaloosa Tracy Bussey Newton Valley Junction Des Moines Monroe joined. Members expressed high hopes for Iowa under Brown.
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American Legion
G. M. “Smoke” Brown
Whiting
Brown
Legion
Towa
D. 8
Earr
Oskaloosa
Legion Boys
Tracy
Bussey
Newton
Valley Junction
Des Moines
Monroe
Second Growth Apples Seen
Floyd Needham brought a small apple tree branch to the Chron office. Three tiny rosy apples hung between the leaves, produced by a seasonal second growth. Blossoms burst after heavy rains and moisture in the last two months spurred development.
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Floyd Needham
Chronile
Notice for bids on lump coal delivery to courthouse yard
Bids for standard lump coal delivered to the Courthouse and County yard will be received at the county Auditor's office at the courthouse until noon October 19, 1936. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Gerald W. Paardekooper, Marion Co Auditor.
Chamber of Commerce Dines Tonight with Fur Talk
The chamber of commerce and guests dine at the Legion Hall for Ladies Night. Charles T. Cownie, president of Cownie Tanning Co., speaks on The Truth About Furs. A fur fashion parade and a KRNT radio entertainment program follow with six radio artists. Tickets sold out. a 10 cent admission for non-dinner attendees.
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Legion Hall
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Auxiliary
Cownie
Iowa Broadcasting System
KSO
KRNT
Des Moii Ss
WMT
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Ranny Daly
Des Moines
Sunny
Bill Neville
Eileen
Billy Baldwin
Betty
Jean
Freddie
Voice Scholarship Awarded to Paul Nelson
Professor Wing of Central College grants a voice scholarship to the most talented student who would not pursue voice otherwise. This year's award goes to Paul Nelson of Guthrie Center Iowa, based on potential rather than prior training.
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Wing
Central College
Paul Nelson
Guthrie Center
Iowa
Debate Question for Pi Kappa Delta Tourneys 1937
Pi Kappa Delta announces the 1937 tournament debate question. Should Congress be empowered to set minimum wages and maximum hours for industry. The query will be argued at the state tournament and the Kirksville Missouri provincial gathering.
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Pi Kappa Delta
Congress
Kirksville
Missouri
Lubbers Heads to New York for Board of Education Meeting
President I J Lubbers left Saturday for New York City to attend a Board of Education meeting. He plans to return Thursday, detailing his travel and schedule.
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I. J. Lubbers
New York City
Board of Education
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Marion CO
New York
Local Legion
U. S
Stranger
Man
County Teachers Institute
Rehman
Herbert Bosch
Sarah Schakel
Lora Ruth Vander Waal
Lee Vriezelaar
Lawrence Wilson
Rouwenhoff
Ewbank
William Copeland
William Pitt
Bartigon
Ole Grimson
Adolph Vander
Madame Krelagé
Madame Krelage
Rexall Drug
Jeanette Vander Wal
Oakwood Cemetery
Bake Sale
Smoke” Brown
G. M
Ladies Night C. of C. Meeting
C. T. Cownie
Lubbers
Willis de Goey
Joyce Verniece den Adel
Marion de Goey
Ruth Leham den Adel
Marjorie Louise Bensink
Henry Arthur Bentink
Raymond da Kock
Dorotha de Goey
Jeanette Vander Waly
Thelma de Goey
Donald LeRoy Dan Adel
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