Ladies Night Set for November 12 in Pella
The Pella Chamber of Commerce Program Committee announced a gala evening for Thursday November 12 featuring speaker William A Temple of Des Moines who chairs the Younkers collectibles of signatures with over 600 famous names including Mussolini Brisbane Mary Pickford Fannie Hurst and Admiral Byrd. The event will include performances by A I B Royalists Miss Dorothy Goetsch Odebolt and Miss Esperance Hammon Queen of the Accordion plus banjo by Charles Frink. Dinner follows at 6 45 with tickets 50c. those not dining pay 10c at the door to attend. School performances are scheduled 3 to 4 PM at the High School.
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Temple
Younkers
Des Moines
Mussolini
Arthur Brisbane
Mary Pickford
Fannie Hurst
Admiral Byrd
Col. Lindbergh
E. O. Fenton
American Institute of Business
Iowa
Dorothy Goetsch
Odebolt
Goetsch
Esperance Hammon
Ing
Mr. Frink
Legion
Arie Schilder
Hugo Kuyper
Charles Frink
Esperance Hamman
Chamber of Commerce
A. I. B. Artis Chamber of Commerce
the Who
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Fifield
Highway 14
van Hemert
Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Association
Fultz
Dean Pietenpol
College
Fults
Pietenpol
George Wilson to Speak Here Friday at Central Park
The Republican candidate for governor George Wilson will speak in Polla on Friday at 3:00 PM in Central Park. Ex Gov Carroll will appear in Pella on Saturday afternoon in support of the Republican ticket.
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George Wilson
Carroll
Polla
Chevrolet Dealers Hold Grand Des Moines Meeting
A Des Moines Shrine Auditorium gathering of over 1,000 Chevrolet dealers and guests from across Iowa showcased the 1987 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe Sedan and new features. Lively luncheon at Hotel Fort Des Moines followed discussions on marketing for the next year, with Coyle of Chevrolet making remarks.
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Chevrolet Motor Co
Shrine Auditorium
Des Moines
Chevrolet
Pella
L. Widluard
A. A, Ver Meer
Morris Ver Meer
E. Kolenbrander
White Way Auto Co
Id Cook
Pella National’ Bank
L. W. Hartley
The
Chronicle
Harry Boland
Weekblad
Hotel
Fort Des Moines
Coyle
Sheriff Grundman Up For Re election In Marion County
Paul J. Grundman, serving four years as county sheriff, seeks reelection amid praise for the finest law enforcement activities seen in Marion County in years. The article urges voters to support his continued administration.
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Paul J. Grundman
Marion County
Trick Book Giveaway By Sending Oats Labels
Readers are urged to bring one large Quaker Oats carton label or two small carton labels to the Chronicle office to receive a free trick book. Supplies are limited and readers are encouraged to act quickly by having their mother place the order today after reading the advertisement.
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Fellows
Chronicle
Ladies Auxiliary Rummage Sale at Ul rich Motor Co
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College will hold a rummage sale on Saturday October 31 at the Ul rich Motor Co garage. Those wishing to donate articles may bring them Friday afternoon or Saturday.
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Central College
Ulrich Motor Co
Central Holds Her Annual Homecoming
Central College celebrated its annual homecoming last Saturday with a large turnout of alumni. Societies showcased programs, followed by a bonfire pep meeting and speeches from faculty and football figures, ending with a student council party in the gymnasium.
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Central
Central College
Small Blaze At Rolscreen Plant
Firefighters responded to a morning blaze at the Rolscreen factory when sawdust in the stoker room ignited. The fire was quickly subdued and damage modest, with no injuries reported.
Junior Chamber to Stage Farce Play in Perth
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will present the royalty farce For Pete's Sake in Perth High School Auditorium on November 19 and 20. Directed by H. B. Sixsmith, rehearsals started September 1. Reserved seats go on sale November 18 with proceeds aiding Tulip Time’s Tulip Town project on Main Street.
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Perth
Junior Chamber
Main Street
Pella
F F A Boys Harvest Their Corn Plot Performance
The F F A boys from the Agriculture department harvested a corn test plot at Herman Nollen's farm last Thursday and Friday. Ten hybrid varieties showed better stand and quality than open pollinated corn, with some hybrids standing perfectly while open pollenated corn lodged. Moisture test results are pending, final conclusions to be published after analysis. The Pioneer Hybrid Seed Company of Grimes, Iowa supplied the hybrids and conducts the moisture test.
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Agriculture Department
Herman Nollen
Pioneer Hybrid Seed Company
Grimes
Iowa
F.F. A
Paardekooper Seeks Re-Election as Marion Auditor
Local voters are urged to re elect Gerald Paardekooper to the Marion County auditor’s office on Tuesday November 3. The candidate touts years of service and claims to have provided the county with the finest possible administration during his tenure.
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Marion County
Gerald Paardekooper
Paardekooper
Missing girl Sarah Visser Sentenced to Mitchellville
Ruth Visser, a 14 year old delinquent, ran away from home last week. Sheriff Grundman ordered her apprehension. She was held at Creston until the sheriff arrived. She appeared before Judge N R Hayes Monday and was sentenced to Mitchellville until age twenty one with possible early release for good behavior.
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Ruth Visser
Grundman
Creston
N. R. Hays
Mitchelville
Official Election Ballot For The Voters' Convenience
A newspaper prints an exact photo graphic reproduction of the first and second columns of the official ballot. It lists Democratic and Republican candidates for county, district, state offices and for president and vice president. Voters are urged to take the ballot, choose, and vote next Tuesday.
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the Chronicle
Local election slate lists county, district races and officers
Railroad Commissioner Mike P. Conway of Atlantic Cass County, County Auditor Gerald Paardekooper, County Treasurer D. D. Galvin, Clerk of District Court Don L. Remy, County Sheriff Paul J. Grundman, County Recorder Wilhelmina Wilkes, Member Board of Visors in January 1937 Ray Speed, Supervisors term beginning January 1988, Frank Clark for Constable vote for two.
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Mike P. Conway
Atlantic
Cass County
Board Ofvisors
Ray Speed
Board OF Supervisors
Frank Clark
M. A. (Chick) Barnes
Fenlon Addresses Chamber on Eye Light and City Roads
Larry Fenlon of the Illuminating Engineers Society spoke at the Pella Chamber of Commerce meeting on sight and lighting. He cited that 87 percent of impressions come through the eyes and urged better school and home lighting. the group also discussed road improvements, a rural carrier convention, and a plan to post street names with a committee formed to promote tree planting and street awareness.
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Pella
Fenlon
Fenton
Mr. Fenton
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