Central Sets the Stage for Big Homecoming Parade
Central and Pella gear up for a major Homecoming celebration with a bonfire, speeches by Dr. Lubbers and Dr. Lankelma, and Alberta De Jong crowned Miss Central. A 10 am Saturday parade features many floats as Central faces Simpson in a key football clash. Dinner and a play follow in Graham Hall with the debut of the Homecoming musical Tommy.
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Central
Pella
I. J. Lubbers
Chamber of Commerce
George Lankelma
L. A. Winter
Old Central
Mise Central
Alberta de Jong
Central Vs. Simpson
Simpson
Redmen
Luther
Columbia
Simpsons
Graham Hall
Reg
Tommy
Republican Women's Club Meets Tuesday
The Republican Women's Club will meet Tuesday October 27 at 2 15 in the Legion Hall Hugh Lundy Republican candidate for state senate will speak There is no doubt but he will have an important message Men are invited to attend A tea will follow the meeting and discussion
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Republican Women's Club
Legion Hall
Hugh Lundy
Fire at Ulrich's Garage Reported Monday
Monday afternoon the city fire department responded to an alarm from Ulrich Motor Co. garage. The blaze started in a Chevrolet truck and was extinguished before firefighters arrived, so their assistance was not needed.
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Ulrich Motor Co
Record corn yields 50 to 60 bushels per acre
Charles E. Wilke of Marshalltown reported to our office on Tuesday that his corn yielded 50 to 60 bushels per acre and oats reached 85 bushels per acre. The claim notes remarkable productivity for the region and reflects on farm crop performance.
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Charles E. Wilke
Marshalltown
John Van Genderen Catches Three Rats At One Stroke
Local notice reports John Van Genderen setting a steel trap in an out building. The next morning three husky rats had perished, indicating a successful capture in a single stroke.
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John van Genderen
van Genderen
Van Den Oever Lad Is Run Down
Jimmy Van Den Oever, son of Will Van Den Oever of near Oskaloosa, suffered a peculiar accident when a coal truck backed up after unloading. The front wheels passed over his body as he stood by the door, and he was rushed to the hospital where doctors monitored for hidden injuries before release.
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Jimmy
Will van den Oever
Oskaloosa
Kad
Fall Food Sale At Vande Voort's Cash Grocery
An advertisement on the back page promotes a Fall Food Sale at Vande Voort's Cash Grocery owned by Henry Vande Voort. The notice boasts the event as the biggest bargain of the year with hundreds of grocery items at real bargain prices. The store is highlighted for cleanliness, quality merchandise, and fast turnover under Mr. Vande Voort's management. Readers are urged to view every advertised item on page eight.
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Vande Voort
Henry Vande Voort
Mr. Vande Voort
Indianola Indians Rout Pella Little Dutch 27 to 0
Indianola opened strong, scoring three first half touchdowns to down Pella 27 to 0. Pella’s running game was stifled by the Indians heavy line, while Indianola reserves held the late scoreless half as backfield players Sherlock Kuyper and Menning Huisman stood out for Pella. The Little Dutch prepare to face Winterset next.
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Pella
Twen
Indianola
Idianola
Plaa
Ella
Sherlock
Kuyper
Menning
Huisman
Dillon
Winterset
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Tonite at Legion Hall
Tonight at 8:00 o'clock the Chamber of Commerce will hold an important business meeting at Legion Hall. All members are urged to attend. The notice mentions Fenle Jumin ety, New York and an event titled Lets See.
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Legion Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Fenle Jumin Ety
New York
Hold Tractor Demonstration Tuesday Oct 27
The White Way Auto Co local Oliver tractor agency announces a public demonstration at the Will Ver Meer farm one mile east of Pella on Tuesday Oct 27. Farmers seeking to learn about the Oliver rates and see it in action are invited to attend.
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White Way Auto Co
Will Ver Meer
Pella
Van Zuuk's Truck Stolen Then Found on Highway 163
Early Thursday morning Leighton businessmen Don De Prenger and J A Van Zuuk faced a theft scare as De Prenger's car had gas drained and Van Zuuk's elevator truck vanished. The truck reappeared three miles east of Des Moines on Highway 163 that afternoon, leading police to suspect the same thieves. Local residents joked at Van Zuuk's expense after the turn of events.
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Leighton Business
Don de Prenger
J. A. van Zuuk
Mi de Prenger
van Zonk
Highway 163
Des Moine
Des Moines
S Strum
Sunstrgmn
Store
I Movies
van Zuuk
de Prenger
Leighton
F F A Boys Harvest Corn Test Plot at Nollen Farm
The F F A boys will harvest 25 corn varieties at Herman Nollen's farm two miles east and one mile north of Pella, Thursday afternoon and Friday morning if weather allows. Ten hybrids from Pioneer Hybrids Co will be weighed and noted alongside local varieties. Measurements include stalk height ear height and uniformity with moisture samples taken to rate dryness.
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Herman Nollen
Dan van der Linden
Dingeman
Vorros
Tysseling
Herman ‘Tysseling
Paul Ver Meer
G. A. van Zee
W. A. Roorda
Herman Nolen
Frank Huyser
Dick van Zee
Egbert den Hartog
Delos van Zante
Frank Bakker
Wm. Bogard
John de Prenger
Pella
Dr Willard D Brown At Central College
Central College altered the program last week to hold chapel at eleven. Doctor Willard D Brown spoke to students and then outlined rules for the Board of Education essay contest. A prize of twenty five dollars was offered to the top senior essayist on Why Support a Christian College.
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Central
Doctor Brown
Pella
Board of Education
Chronicle Corrects Two Published Errors
The publication notes two corrections from last week. It clarifies that Miss Leona Hiemstra was misnamed under her sister Mabel’s picture and corrects J. H. Stubenrauch’s stated teaching age at Bell school from 11 to 17, apologizing for the errors.
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Chronicle
Leona Hiemstra
Mabel
Clifford de’ Jong
Chicago
J. H. Stubenrauch
Bell School
Van Sittert Store Celebrates Second Anniversary Sale
W D Van Sittert marks two years of ownership of the dry goods store on the square. Advertising in The Chronicle helped grow the business, with a sizeable stock expanded to the largest level in years. The anniversary sale runs eight days from Oct 16 offering quality merchandise at nominal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. van Sittert
Mr. van Sittert
van Sittert
Foot Specialist Here Saturday at Boerelyn Shoe Store
A representative from Dr. Scholl’s Chicago foot specialist office will be at Boerelyn Shoe Store next Saturday afternoon and evening, Oct. 24. The visit invites all with foot ailments to learn how to obtain relief without obligation, regardless of the condition.
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Dr. Scholl
Chicago
Boerelyn
Jst
Central Downs Columbia Duhawks 12 to 6 in thriller
Central defeated the Columbia Duhawks 12 6 in a hard fought Friday night game. Key moments included Benda scoring on a 3 yard run, Gardner intercepting a pass for a TD, and a late Columbia drive led by McDonald with Leary for a score. Central’s backfield of Benda Gardner Fuhr Beam Macy keyed the victory.
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Central
Columbia
Duhawks
Cuhawks
Beem
Benda
Gardner
McDonald
Leary
Fuhr
Beam
Macy
Geyer
Geery
Winter
Groker
Tamaszewski
Mrs Van Houweling Involved In Portland Crash
Mrs A B Van Houweling and her daughter staying in Portland were in a automobile collision on a hill near the elevator road while driving home from a southward trip. Anne Bogard county supervisor, driving another car to a rock quarry, also involved. Mrs Van Houweling suffered a hand injury. Mrs Van Zante’s neck injury affected speech but not serious. Several cars damaged.
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A. B. van Houweling
Jennie van Zante
Portland
Ore
Anne Bogard
County Board of Supervisors
van Houweling
Ottumwa Man Heads Baptists at Iowa Convention
C J Morrow Ottumwa layman elected president at the Iowa Baptist convention in Cedar Rapids. Rev M C Carstensen Washington chosen as vice president Rev W N Hoge Bedford and J H Cochrane Des Moines named secretary and treasurer. 1937 meeting planned for Des Moines. Recognition service honored Dr Frank Anderson for ten years as executive secretary. Over 400 total registrants, with 28 delegates. Pella attendees H H Sadler and Mr and Mrs E V Goad.
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Cedar Rapids
C. J. Morrow
Ottumwa
M. C. Carstensen
Washington
W. N. Hoge
Bedford
J. H. Cochrane
Moines
Des Moines
Oiday
Frank Anderson
Ionatists
Anderson
Pella
H. H. Sadler
E. V. Goad
Contract Let For Paying At County Seat
After several unsuccessful attempts to let the paving in Knoxville, the Amedeo Paving Co. of Des Moines bid $106,305 at the letting last Friday night at the city hall and received the contract to pave forty five blocks of the city streets. The above company was the lowest of four bidders. Work on the new project is expected to start today and the company will do as much of the work as possible before freezing weather sets in.
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Knoxville
Amedeo Paying Co
Des Moines
Knoxville Express
Revival Services Begin At Church Of Open Bible
Revival services begin at the Church of the Open Bible with Evangelist Amy E. Truitt of Des Moines preaching Sunday at 7 30 p m on the topic Who is God's man to rule the nations The Truitts are conducting revival meetings at the church Special singing and a hearty welcome await attendees Pastor Lester N Pease invites all to come early for seating
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Church of the Open Bible
Amy E. Truitt
Des Moines
Rev. G. Truitt
Lester N, Pease
Supreme Court order releases Galvin's salary
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the lower court in Knoxville granting release of County Treasurer D. D. Galvin's salary, attached a year ago by the bonding company securing losses charged against former deputy treasurer W. J. Johns. Galvin may now enjoy life without restraint.
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Supreme Court of
Iowa
Knoxville
D. D. Galvin
W. J. Johns
Mr. Galvin
Trick Book Offered By Quaker Oats At Pella Chronicle
Pella Chronicle announces a free Trick Book from Quaker Oats Co. Readers, including boys and girls in Pella and nearby areas, can obtain a copy by bringing a large oats package label or two small package labels to the Chronicle office. The booklet promises tricks and entertainment as part of a broad advertising campaign.
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Pella
Quaker Oats Co
Chronicle
Quaker Oats Go
Central's President In New York State
Doctor Lubbers the genial president of Central returned last week from a ten day business visit in the east. He joined Hope College President Wickers as a guest in the home of Doctor Willard Dayton Brown official of the Board of Education of the Reformed Church. They attended Board of Education and Progress Council meetings and spoke with Carnegie Foundation officials and the Association of American Colleges.
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Lubbers
Central
Wickers
Hope Colee
Willard Dayton Brown
Board of Education of the Reformed Church
Board of Education
Progress Council of the Church
The
Carnegie Foundation
Doctor Kelly
Association of American Colleges
Federated Club Arts Exhibit at Public Library
The Women's Federated Club sponsors a fine art exhibit at the Public Library entrance. Featured artists include C. W. Clement, Will Verploegh, Mrs. H. P. Scholte, C. is, and Sarah Wormhoudt. The display, changed periodically by the artists, invites all to visit during open hours from 2:00 to 8:30 PM.
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Women’s Federated Club of
Thieety
C. W. Clement
Will Verploegh
H. P. Scholte
C. Is
Sarah Wormhoudt
Enrollment At Central Sees Rising Student Body
Central College reports a growing enrollment with 277 students this year, including 93 women and 184 men. Last year total was 256 with 124 freshmen. this year freshmen number 186. Many students work part time, 167 of 277, to stay on campus, and President Lubbers anticipates an even larger year ahead.
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Central
Heemstra
Lubbers
Roosevelt Women To Meet At Mrs Renaud Home
The Roosevelt women of 1986 will meet at 116 Broad way at 7 45 this evening. They sponsor a radio broadcast heard Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 15 a m over WMT Waterloo with director Mrs Curtis Bock, former Steph ENS College instructor.
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D. C. Renaud
Broadway
WMT
Waterloo
Curtis Bock
Stephens College
Lubbers Addresses Albia Teachers Meeting
President Lubbers spoke to a County School teachers meeting held in Albia last Friday evening. He and Mrs. Lubbers were dinner guests at the Commercial Club before the session. Superintendent Roberts led the gathering, and Lubbers said he enjoyed the event despite missing a fine football game.
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Lubbers
Albia
Commercial Club
Roberts
Doctor Lubbers
Democratic Caravan Visits Pella in Tuesday Meeting
A Democratic caravan visited Pella Tuesday afternoon with state and Marion county candidates speaking. County officials Remy Galvin Wilkes Panrdekooper Grundman plus Dr. Roberts and Frank Clark attended. Harry Dunlap and Leon Miller led, advocating Roosevelt policies and a balanced budget in Iowa.
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Pella
Marion
Remy
Galvin
Wilkes
Panrdekooper
Grundman
Dr. Roberts
Frank Clark
Sunday School Workers Conference Heads for First Reformed Church
The Reformed churches of the community plan their Second annual Sunday School Workers Conference on an Oct afternoon and evening. The program opens at 1 30 with devotional services and features talks on lesson study worship materials evangelism and missions with speakers from local congregations. Mr Simon Heimstra will close the event at 8 00 inviting attendance and promise of practical help for Sunday School leaders.
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First Reformed Church of
Ella
Simon Heimstra
Heimstra
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