Ladies Night Planned For November 18 By Chamber Group
A Chamber of Commerce meeting approved a detailed plan to boost Christmas business with a committee including Lon Wormhoudt Plette and L. W. Hartley to develop it. The program for Ladies Night on November 18 features Drake University performers Edwin Barrett as host, Drake String Trio, Drake Male Quartet and Ada Beth Peaker soprano. McDonald of Sioux City Seed Corn and Dr Irwin J Lubbers of Central College spoke on seed corn operations and student support, followed by a factory tour of the seed corn plant and Central College plant. Seed corn test plots are set for Nollen and Rietveld Saturday with corn yield questions encouraging reader engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelli Ch
hall_ Thursday Co
F. Dykstr
Lon Wormhoudt
Plette
L. W. Hartley
American Legioning
B. Sixsmith
Edwin G. Barrett
Drake University
Des Moines
Drake
Ada Beth Peaker
McDonald
Lubbers
Sioux City
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central College
Central Industries
Burlington High football player seriously injured in practice
Pete Thomas son of Mr and Mrs D C Thomas is seriously injured in Burlington Indiana hospital after a football practice accident. He suffered a broken shoulder and four or five broken arm bones. Parents accompanied him to hospital and bones were set around midnight Tuesday. He is progressing as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Thomas
D. C. Thomas
Burlington’ Hospital
Burlington
Thomas
District Court Sessions See Divorce and Collection Actions
Two cases entered Marion County district court. Faye Howsare seeks divorce from Lor en A. Howsare on cruel and inhuman treatment and custody of two minor children. Bybee and Davis of Knoxville undertakes sue Earl Black for collection of an account.
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District Court of
Marion County
Faye Howsare
Loren A. Howsare
Bybee and Davis
Knoxville
Len
Earl Black
Legion Banquet Draws 250 Legionaires in Des Moines
More than 250 Legionnaires and auxiliary members attended the sixth district joint conference and banquet at the Des Moines armory. Argonne post hosted sessions covering highway safety, community service, and Americanization with district commander Dr. C. D. Lee praising the programs. National Education Week plans and the William C. Rathke community service plaque were noted, Rathke being past State Department commander from Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Argonne Post
Polk
Story
Dallas
Madison
Warren
Marion
C. D. Lee
Ames
Iowa
Legion
Open New Beauty Shop in Pella
Miss Vera Sedrel announces the opening of a beauty shop at her home 509 Main Street in Pella. She recently completed a beauty culture course and has the equipment to serve the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Sedrel
Main Street
White Way Auto Company Founded Here in 1916
A. A. Ver Meer and Herman Tysseling formed the White Way Auto Co in 1916 by purchasing a local garage from John Van Hemert. Leen Wielaard joined in 1919, and the firm became a long standing Chevrolet agency, boasting a trained staff of six mechanics and multiple long serving clerks and salespeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Auto Company
A. A. Ver Meer
Herman ‘Tysseling
John van Hemert
White Way Auto Co
Herman, Tysseling
Mr. Tysseling
Chip. Leen Wielaard
James van Dusseldorp
Oskaloosa Street
Chevrolet Car
Chevrolet
Des Moines
Buick
Widaard
Whkard
Model Cn
Lane Rus
Shorty” Zylstra
Charles van Veen
Jake Vander
Morris Ver Meer
Eli Rolenbrander
Eli Kolenbrander
Leon Wielaard
Teachers to Meet Next Week in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts the annual Iowa teachers convention with more than 10,000 pre registered attendees. Mrs Roosevelt is slated to speak Friday evening at 8 20, with 300 delegates conducting the convention and about 50 separate conferences planned.
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Des Moines
Pella
C. C. Buer- Kens
Irs
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Red Cross Aids Service Men and Many Veterans
Abe Den Adel of the local Red Cross chapter reports extensive service to 230 657 active and former service members and their families over the past year. The chapter assists with pensions, hospital admissions, and government claims while coordinating with Veterans Administration offices and military hospitals locally.
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American Red Cross
Abe den Adel
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
den Adel
Veterans Administration
Geneva
United States
Armed Forces of the Nations
Clara Barton
A Broadcast Of Interest In New York With Ripley
A. J. Hollebrands mayor and druggist of New Sharon writes to his brother Elie from New York City about an interview for the Believe It or Not program with Bob Ripley. He notes interviews are scheduled for this morning and tomorrow at 10:00 o clock and invites listening Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. He expresses enjoyment and a wish for his wife to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hollebrands
New Sharon
New York City
Bob Ripley
E. Hollebrands
Elie
New York
Ladies Auxiliary Rummage Sale At Central College Dodds Building
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College will host a rummage sale on Saturday October 30 at the Dodds building on the east side square. Donations may be brought on side P.M. or Saturday, per the committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Dodds
East Side Square
Corn Field Day Saturday at two yield plots
The Future Farmer boys harvest two corn yield test plots planted last spring by the Vocational Agriculture Department. Forty one varieties are displayed at Herman Nollen’s east of town and Albert Rietveld’s northwest of Bethel church. The display is planned for Saturday October 30 for local farmers interested in comparative yields.
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Vocational Agriculture Department
Orty
Herman Nollen
Albert Rietveld
Bethel Church
Sam Turner
Frank Huyser
Egbert den Hartog
Delis van Zante
John den Adel
Jake Ver Meer
Ike Henry
D. J. de Haan
F. F. A. W. E. Borgman, Frank Barker, Dick van Zee
John de Pringer
Will Dockendorfff
Harvey Truck Catches Afire Here Saturday
A Chevrolet truck owned by FE L Smith of Harvey caught fire in front of the local fire station late Saturday night as Smith drove north. He suffered burns on one ear before he could escape. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, leaving the truck heavily damaged and out of commission awaiting repairs, believed caused by an overfilled gasoline tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. L. Smith
Harvey
Birthday and anniversary notices in The Chronicle
The Chronicle lists upcoming birthdays and wedding anniversaries for readers on various dates through November. Entries include H Vander Gaarde 78 at Home For Aged Pella Oct 23 John Goemaat Monroe Oct 26 Betty Rickabaugh Knoxville Oct 28 Louis De Moss Cordova Oct 27 Henry De Zwarte Pella and more with several Oct and Nov dates and multiple couples celebrated.
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H. Vander Gaarde
Home For Aged
Pella
John Goemaat
Monroe
Betty Lavone Rickabaugh
Knoxville
Carolyn Veldhuizen
Eddyville
Connie Veldhuizen
Louis de Moss
Cordova
Gli
Henry de Zwarte
Pella 3
Widow of former Pella pastor passes away at 71
Friends here mourn Mrs. J. De Haan widow of Rev. J. De Haan former pastor of First Christian Reformed Church of Pella. She died at her Lamont Michigan home after a paralytic stroke aged 71. Services held in Lamont with interment there. She leaves her husband four children including Rev. Reuben De Haan of Rotterdam Kansas. He married a daughter of Mrs. M. Van Donselaar of Pella. Authorities extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. de Haan
First Christian Reformed Church of
Pella
Lamont
Mich
Favors Building of Hospital Here
The author urges support for a local hospital funded and managed by the community. He argues keeping funds and patient activity in town benefits residents, with families saving on travel and access improving local ties, urging the Legion to promote the project. Written by Fred Lautenbach.
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van Veen-Van Hemert
American Legion
Legion
Els
Pella
The
Fred Lautenbach
Conviction of Johns Affirmed in Marion County Case
Des Moines Oct 26 The Town supreme court today affirmed the conviction of William J Johns former acting deputy treasurer of Marion county on charges of embezzling 237 dollars in public funds
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Des Moines, In
Town Supreme Court
William J. Johns
Marion County
Community expresses thanks for sympathy after death of Mr Henry G Klein
The family of Henry G Klein gratefully acknowledges the kindness and sympathy received during their bereavement and thanks everyone for the thoughtful floral tributes from the children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Klein
Large Crowd at 1938 Chevrolet Showing Here
More than eight hundred people filled the White Way Auto Co show rooms Saturday for the 1988 Chevrolet display. Comment praised the car’s flashy body design and mechanical features. Management and clerks handed out candy bars and cigars to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Auto Co
Mayor Fultz Pays Tribute to Supt. Newman
Mayor Fultz paid tribute to the late Superintendent Newman of Oskaloosa schools who died in a Sunday car crash. Troopers escorted the procession. Newman, a longtime advocate for children, was thought to be hurt when cars halted and learned it was a ceremonial stop. Over 2,000 school children faced a personal loss.
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Fultz
Boss Newman
Oskaloosa
Fults
Newman
Mr. Newman
Eastern Star Holds Sessions In Des Moines
Des Moines hosts the 60th annual Eastern Star convention at Shrine Temple with more than 1,000 attendees. Sessions run through Thursday night and organizers expect attendance to reach several thousand as Mrs. Myrtle W. Cook and Carl W. Bachman preside over the opening ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Des Moines
Shrine Temple
Myrtle W. Cook
Carl W. Bachman
Sioux City
Formal Opening of Mobilgas Station Saturday
The new Mobilgas and Mobiloil station in the building formerly occupied by Farmers Union Oil Co. will hold a formal opening this Saturday October 30. Bob and Gradus Klein oversee the venture and goodwill treats will be given to visitors who call and learn about the services offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobilgas
Mobiloil
Sding
Farmers Union Oil Co
Bob
Gradus Klein
Local Clerks Advertise Sale Booking and Advertising
Fragmentary notice from ED Tysseling and ELBERT VAN MAANEN seeking business for handling sales and proper advertising. Contact numbers provided for arrangements.
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Pubnd
Factory Mann
ED Tysseling
Elbert van Maanen
Church Schedule And Holland Service Outlook
At The Churches Third Reformed Church Rev G Menning Pastor 10:45 The Communion of Saints 2:00 Holland Service at First Church 7:30 The Pilgrim's Guide First Reformed Church Rev A Haverkamp Pastor 30 A M Sunday-school Moral Issue in the Drink Problem 10:45 A M Morning Worship Gods Will Our Sanctification 2:0 P M Holland Service De Hoop Weggelegd in de Hem Evening praise What About Our Individuality Hereafter Will we Know One Another
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Third Reformed Church
G. Menning
the Communion of Saints
First Church
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Holland
de Hoop
de Hem
Second Reformed Church Morning and Evening Services
Reverend Jacob P. Pastor leads Sunday at 9 30 a m with Sunday school on the moral issue in the drink problem. Morning worship follows with Evening praise at 7 30 p m. Titles include Christ's Favorites His Favorite Book and a second sermon. Junior Endeavour meets Sunday 2 00 p m and Intermediate Senior groups gather Sunday evening before the service.
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Second Reformed
Jacob P
Icket Gate
Christian Endeavour
Tian Endeavour
The Little Church with the Big Welcome
Rev Paul J Cristensen leads Rally Month activities at the church school of 120 aiming for 200 attendance. Morning message Achieving Faith follows with B Y P U at 6 30 led by Leota Van Etten in the Auditor. Evening service 7 30 The Publican Disciple. Sunday school 9 30 worship 11 Gods Plan for Prosperity Overcomers 6 30 program. District Open Bible Overcom meet Monday 7 30 Delegations musical number inspiring message. Prayer 7 30 Tuesday Bible Study 7 30 Thursday. All welcome.
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Paul J. Cristensen
Leota van Etten
Tev E V Goad Pastor Sunday Services Plans
Tev E V Goad, pastor, invites families to Sunday school at 10 00 a m with Charles Bailey superintendent. Classes for all ages. Worship at 11 00 a m and 7 20 p m with sermons The Fifth Gospel The Gospel According to You and Our Part in Kingdom Work. Rain last week disrupted services. a good day hoped. Public invited.
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E. V. Goad
Charles Bailey
Communion services and union sermon noted
Rev Frank De Jong leads morning services with Holy Communion in morning and afternoon. Evening features a union service with Second Chr Ref Church. Rev H J Kuiper of Neland Ave Chr Ref Church Grand Rapids Mich will deliver the message.
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Frank de Jong
H. J. Kuiper
Neland Ave
Young People’s Meeting At Pastor’s Home Invited
The notice invites both young and old to a prayer meeting Wednesday evening and a social and business gathering at the home of Pastor Gerald Vriezelaar and his wife at 723 Oskaloosa Street. Sunday schedule includes 9 45 Sunday school, 7 00 Young People’s Endeavour, and 7 30 Evening service. You are cordially invited.
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Gerald Vriezelaar
Oskaloosa Street
Investigator Eli Hollebrands Wins Reappointment
Eli Hollebrands, investigator for the state board of social welfare in the old age assistance and aid for the blind subdivision, passed the September 22 examination and will hold his post for another year. He has served since the division’s creation in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hollebrands
State Board of Social Welfare
Hollebrands
State Department
Marching Band Contest at Pella Draws Ten Bands
South central Iowa high schools competed at Pella for ratings to qualify for the Iowa State Music Festival in Iowa City. Six contests statewide rated 165 bands in three classes. Baxter Woodward Moravia New Sharon Albia Knoxville Marshalltown Osceola Winterset entered. Class C and AA ratings announced. Class B had no entrants. Local sponsors, receipts, and committee work noted.
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Towa
Pella
Iowa City
Iowa High School Music Association
Atlantic
Iowa
Storm Lake
Northwest
Britt
North Center
Davenport
Charles
Albia
Knoxville
H. E. Wasson
East
Des Moines
J. Tesar
Roosevelt’ High School
H. A. Bergan
Shenandoah’ High School
Marshalltown
F. K. Richter
Lorraine Wagnes
Paton Apgar
C. Buerkens
Robert Ruby
Ivan Kennedy
Oskaloosa
G. B. Claypool
Marie Healy
Anne Tysseling
Chas
Lautenbach
Met
Andrew Buwal
Central College
W. Dean McKee
Health Nurse Inspects Pella Schools
County health nurse Miss Dautremond has inspected Pella schools over two days with a favorable report. Superintendent Burkens says children with any disease symptoms are sent home and a complete scarlet fever check is under way. Board of education met to review health conditions and plan winter activities.
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Dautremond
Pella
Buerkens
Board of Education
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Chamber OF Commerce
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Rietveld’s
Pete
Umas
Mrs. Roosevelt
Red Cross Aids
All-Star
Silver Fox Ranch
Dan Meulpolder
Lane Meulpolder
Spa
Gerrit Aalbers
Otley
W. W. Cook
Johanna Wielard
and M Wielard
Floyd’ Karr
Henry van Rockel
Louis Popma
H. P. Bohlen
Gerrit Vis
Sully
James Templeton
Marion Aalbers
R. Keuning
Prairie City
Betty Jean Vander Beek
Abe Vander Beek
Phyllis Jean Veenendaal
G. B. Rozenboom
Gerrit de Jong
Clarence Voge- Jaar
Cornie Vanden Baard
Sletveld’s
Silver Fox
Michigan
Johns
Mayor Fultz
Supt
Eastern Star
Mobilgas
Open Bible Church
F. Orvel le la Cheur
Pasor
Coal Ridge Baptist Church
Geo. C. Lubbers
Zijn Im
Isaac Blessing Hi Sons
Dort
Lower Grove Church
Eli Hollebrands
Towa City
Baxter and Woodward
Moravia
Gates
Jno
Groendyke
Donald Nutting
M. M. Dockendorff
Harry B. Sixsmith
Jack Sixsmith
Mary Jane Baron
Bernice Vander Linder
Dorothy Reynolds
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