Des Moines Naturalization Ceremony Sees 117 New Citizens
In a Des Moines federal court on September 3 Judge Charles A. Dewey admitted 117 aliens to citizenship, including fourteen aided by Pella’s naturalization service. The ceremony, led by the Crocker Women’s Relief Corps No 27, cited the constitution as a standard for freedom as new citizens received US flags and copies of the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Des Moines
Charles A. Dewey
Naturalization Service
Pella
Minnie Janse
Jennie Rozeboom
Jacob de Hamer
Mary de Hamer
Jacob van Dusseldorp
Emma van Dort
William Clement
Ella van Weelden Klyn
Stella van Weelden Blommers
Gysbert G. van Dusseldorp
Hilda van Dusseldorp
Monroe
Hendrika Zegers
Mary Zegers
John William Zegers
Otley
J. J. Newman
Iowa G. A.R
Crocker Women’s Relief Corps No. 27
United States
Uncle Sam
N. F. Reed
Jude
Ottumwa
Mary Spencer
Oskaloosa
Webster School
Friaga
South Door
West Door
Rose Hill
R. J. Carroll
Finale Band Concert to Close Season in Garden Square
The Grand Finale Band Concert closes the summer season this Saturday evening in Garden Square under director Kuyper. Soloists include Donald Waechter Carroll Hollebrands the Carpenter Sisters Miss Anne Tysseling Vera Gezel Leonard Allen Martin Heerema Hospers Kuyper and George Ver Steeg with Master of Ceremonies S A Sandren. Start time is 7 45 PM and a large crowd is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Square
Kuyper
Donald Waechter
Carroll Hollebrands
Carpenter Sisters
Jack Bootsma
Anne Tysseling
Vera Gezel
Leonard Allen
Martin’ Heerema
Hospers Kuyper
George Ver Steeg
Bes
S. A. Sandren
Central College
Pella
Marion County 4-Hers win grand championship at state fair
Marion County 4 H club members and their cooperative networks claim top honors at the Iowa State Fair with Herbert Rees and his Shorthorn 1940 model calf taking grand champion. The program received strong backing from local breed associations and the Community National Bank and Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Herbert Rees
Marion County Angus Breeders Association
Marion Co. Hereford Breeders’ Association
Community National Bank & Trust Company
Eldon
Don Rinner
Dismissal Time Adjusted for Noon Hour
High school pupils will be dismissed at ten minutes of twelve to extend the noon hour by at least ten minutes. Afternoon classes will resume at one o clock as usual.
Card of Thanks for Nellie Bogaard Obituary
The Bogaard family thanks relatives neighbors and friends for kindness after the death of wife and mother Nellie Bogaard. Special thanks to Reverend John Vander Ploeg for his comforting sermon at the service. Cards letters and sympathy noted. Arie H Bogaard and The Ver Meer Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Bogaard
Everend John Vander Ploeg
Arie H. Bogaard
Ver Meer
Porter Grove Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Notice
The Porter Grove Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday September 10 1940 at 2 p.m. at the cemetery to elect two trustees and attend to other necessary business. All interested are urged to attend. Aria P De Cook secretary.
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Porter Grove
President Proclaims Day of Prayer for 1940
The proclamation by Franklin D. Roosevelt designates Sunday September 8, 1940 as a day of prayer. He urges Americans of all faiths to pray at churches or homes to seek divine guidance for peace and the nation’s defense amid global turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Pius
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States of America
United States
High Seas
Washington
Improvements Completed at Central College
Improvements at Central College include a new Post Office in room 11 and over 400 U S Mail boxes with individual locks. New recitation chairs and desks in classrooms, two added rooms in Graham Hall, a new lounge rug, renovated girls locker room with glazed brick showers, cork tile library floor, and Miss Reed's office moved to the west of the study room. These upgrades enhance study, value, and environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
New Central
U. S
Graham Hall
Miss Reed
Will Play H. S. Football Games In Afternoon
Because lights are not available the Green and White will be compelled to play home games in the afternoons this season. The four games begin at 3 00 p m with Knoxville on Sept 27 at Lynnhill Oct 4 Toledo Juvenile Home Oct 11 Indianola and other local sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnyil Opt
Nville
Knoxville
Toledo
Indianola
First Meeting Alumni Ass'n Great Success
The Pella Chapter of the Central College Alumni Association held its first regular meeting in West Market park last Tuesday evening. Over 76 members and guests enjoyed fellowship and renewed acquaintances. A short program followed the picnic supper with Dr. Lubbers noting Central as a well established institution and Miss Van Emmerik outlining the Alumni Association. The meeting adjourned after the grads sang college songs and cheered for C. U. I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Central College Alumni Association
West Market Park
Lubbers
Central
Misa van Emmerik
Dutch Inn Cafe Sold to Prairie City Men
The Dutch Inn cafe in Pella has new owners Marion Steenbock and C D Miller, both Prairie City residents. Steenbock is married to Mary De Heus, a former Pella girl, and has trucking work experience. Miller ran a Prairie City restaurant for five years and was Junior Chamber of Commerce secretary. The pair aim to serve the public and run an introductory ad with specials in this issue, hoping to meet local customers Saturday September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wade
Prairie City
Marion L. Steenbock
C. D
Bing) Miller
Steenhoek
Pella
Mary de Heus
Miller
Chamber of Commerce
Young Des Moines River area boy ill with infantile paralysis
John Coster, aged 10, son of Mr and Mrs Neal Coster, living southwest of Pella across the Des Moines river, is seriously ill. Diagnosis confirms infantile paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coster
Neal Coster
Des Moines River
Pella
Marion County 4-H sweep at Iowa State Fair beef show
Marion county 4-H Club members swept top honors at the Iowa State Fair baby beef show. The record list includes Herbert Rees and Dixie Shawver leading in grand and reserve grand champions across Shorthorn, Angus, and Hereford classes, with multiple county group cups and individual breed wins. The feat marks an unprecedented Iowa show history, highlighted by the 1940 model Shorthorn champion and prominent entries from Marion County 4-H boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Herbert Rees
Claymore
Barrage
Chicago
W. J. Russell
Canada
Jim Davis
Knoxville
Claymore Barrage
Iowa
Clem Larson
American Shorthorn Breeders Association
Mr. Davis
Jimmy
Des Moines
Dixie Shawver
Dixie
M. E
Knoxville Journal
Walter
Ciau
Dean Hodgson
Pat
Bobby Bane
Lyle Edward
Winsom
Ellis Jordan
Oh Johnny
Hereford
Reid Boothe
Turner
Max of
Marellon
Angus County
Joan Viser
Florence Vinarty
Billy Bucklew
Shorthorn County
Keith Agan
James Brooks
Glen Freel
Carroll Phillips
Gordon Maddy
Angus Heifer
Eugene Harvey
Don van Haalen
Edith Dyer
Marion
Dixie Awver
Angus
Gun Club Labor Day Shoot Draws Wide Attendance
The Pella Gun Club hosted a large Labor Day shoot at the Van Maanen farm southeast of the city. Over 8 000 targets were thrown and 1191 shooters participated. top scorers over 90 included C F Martin Newton L O Harris Marshalltown Edwin Willcockson Sigourney Mr Kniss Marshalltown Mr Jordan Centerville D Douglas Leighton Dr Traster Eddyville Mr Ketterman Alb in W W Elswick Centerville.
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Pella Gun Club
van Maanen
Old Newspaper Story on a Shoot Preface
A nostalgic note recalls a shooter event from decades past with sports memory lure. The writer’s playful tone mocks the jargon around weapons in trap shooting and hints at French involvement in Pel la’s early era.
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Pella
Gin Club Outing Nets Narrow Wagering Scores At Pud De Wilt
The Gin Club held a six third clay pigeon match at Pud De Wilt's last Wednesday afternoon. Scores listed include B. Renaud Harry Viersen Tilden Renaud G W Vander Wilt Julian Renaud I Verhey Renaud Geo Renaud le Six Wm Brinkhoff Geo Cord and L M Donastrao. Julian Renaud won tying shoot with Geo Cord.
Public School Enrollment Not As Large As In 39
Pella Public Schools show a total enrollment of 610 in high school and grades, down about 20 from last September. High school enrollment stands 263 this year vs 286 last year, while grade enrollment is about steady at 347 vs 348. Junior high has 100 pupils, with staff additions planned.
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Pella
Igh
Dena Ver Steeg
Lincoln
Miss Crannell
Ver Heul
Webster
Dors
Bootsma
Ruby
Miss Tusseling
Reverend C H Bode to Speak at Central College Convocation
Reverend Cornelius H. Bode, pastor of Bethel Reformed Church in Aplington, will address Central College students on "A College Chapel and Christian Convictions" at the convocation in the New Chapel on Wednesday September 11 at 9 30 am. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius H. Bode
Bethel Reformed Church of
Central College
Tax collection dates at local banks announced
The county treasurer lists tax collection times at Pella National Bank on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 10 and 11, for Pella City Lake Prairie and Summit Townships, and at Marion County State Bank on Thursday and Friday, September 12 and 13, for the same jurisdictions.
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Pella National Bank
Marion County State Bank
Pella City
Lake Prairie Township
Summit Township
Novsquen
County
P H S Mixer Friday Night at Municipal Pool
The P H S mixer returns Friday September 6 at 7 30 pm at the Municipal Swimming Pool. Freshmen and upperclassmen will dunk in the pool play ball field horseshoes and croquet while three new comedies premiere. Refreshments will be served to support the event and appease appetites.
Lubbers and Van Wyk Lead Central College at State C E Retreat
Dr I J Lubbers president of Central College and Dr H Van Wyk Bible professor led the seventh annual State Christian Endeavor retreat at Hantesa Camp near Boone Iowa. The instructional staff organized sessions over the weekend and Lubbers met with youths to discuss youth problems while Van Wyk led Sunday services.
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I. J. Lubbers
Central College
H. van Wyk
Central
State Christian Endeavor
Hantesa Camp
Boone
Lowa
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C. C. Buerkens
Pel
Howard Peterson
Rose Ill
and . Kuyper
Pellaw
Jebi
Ella
Son
Impr
Knoxville-Pella Road
Walter Brown
Carl Olson
Iowa Beef Producer's Association
John Wisdom
Ellis
Des Moines Register
Wisdom
Withaoo
Oopete
H. S
Gun Club
Lincoln Building
Oys
Rade
C. H. Bode
Pres. Lubbers
Dr. van Wyk
C. E
T. Platte
Central Cole Iseeattery
Howe
Garelioas
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