Horse and Mule Show Dates Set for October Ninth and Tenth
The Chronicle reports Pella to host a free district Horse and Mule Show October 9 and 10. Entries due by October 1, open to residents within 15 miles for premiums, with clear division classes for drafts, light horses, and mules. Entries accepted 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday. rules published by law. Reliable venues include I B.A. boys, Dr. Ver Ploos, Kooyman’s, and G ysselings.
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Pella
The
Chronicle
Ente Blanks
I B.A. Boys
Ver Ploos
Kooyman
G ‘Ysselings
Frank Jaarsma Purchases The Jaarsma Bakery
Frank Jaarsma takes over the Jaarsma Bakery from his father, who retires after forty three years of service in Pella. The transfer is celebrated with a Saturday open house from 2 to 5 PM offering free coffee and a sandwich to all comers.
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Jaarsma
Jaarsma Bakery
Ess
Frank
Pella
Life
Dr J Paul Klein to Open Medical Office Here
Dr J Paul Klein physician surgeon will open his office on the top floor of the Marion County State Bank on Saturday Sept 14 native of Orange City Iowa a graduate of University of Chicago Medical College He earned a BA at Hope College and did a year and a half interneship at Washington Boulevard Hospital Chicago He later served as assistant to Dr P B Kilmer Reed City Michigan Mrs Klein and he have rented an apartment in John G Klein apartments on East Liberty Street
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Dr. Klein
Orange City
Iowa
Medical
University of Chicago
Hope College
Washington Boulevard Hospital
Chicago
Klein
P. B. Kilmer
Reed City
Michigan
John G. Klein
East Liberty Street
Athens
Greece
Kalamazoo
Dean Severn
Kalamazoo College
John Edgar Hoover
Orange City Plan for Curb Plantings
The Civic Committee of the Woman's Club urges residents with four o'clocks in their gardens to donate seeds for spring planting along Tulip Lanes. Some dislike the curbside tulips due to summer appearance, so the Tulip committee will plant seeds along the lanes to produce blossoms across the streets all summer.
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The
Woman's Club
Sioux Co
Capital
Tax collection notice for Pella and townships
F. Bousquet County Treasurer announces tax collection at Marion County State Bank on Friday September 13 for Pella City Lake Prairie Township and Summit Township.
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Marion County State Bank
Pella City
Lake Prairie Township
Summit Township
F. Bousquet
Pony division classes and premiums listed for junior shows
Division I announces pony classes for under 50 inches and 60 to 54 inches with boy or girl riders, and pony colts born 1939 1940 to be halter shown under 42 inches. Premiums for top four place awards: 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00 4th $1.00. Division IV premiums: 1st $2.00 2nd $1.00 3rd 50¢ 4th 60¢.
Henry Cox Plans Fine Orchestra In Pella
Henry Cox organizes a local symphony in Pella inviting string players and community musicians. He brings a grand piano and cello collection after a vehicle mishap, donates time and ten cellos and ten violas, and plans to loan a $15,000 music library to support local ensembles.
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Kuyper
Music House
Henry Cox
Omaha
Cox
Omaha Central High School
Omaha University
Pella
Hospers Kuyper
Noted Lecturer Charles E Barker to Speak in Pella
Dr Charles E Barker will address the Pella Chamber of Commerce high school students and Rotary Club on September 19 under the Rotary Club of Pella auspices. He holds university degrees in apysiens and fetal culture. The note mentions William Howard Taft as president, with text continued on page 10.
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Charles E. Barker
Pella
Chamber of Com
Merce
Rotary Club
Rotary Club of
Barker
William Howard Taft
Dick Lumsden New Owner of IGA Grocery
Dick Lumsden of Lorimer Indiana has purchased the IGA Grocery from Herschel Henry and is already in possession. The Lumsdens, with years in the grocery trade, plan to make Pella their home and sell meat in the store. They leased a Lincoln Street home and announce a Grand Opening Sale this weekend.
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Dick Lumsden
Lorimer
IGA
Herschel Henry
Mr. Lumsden
Pella
Pella High Junior Play Set for October Third
Mr Birdsall announced the Pella High Junior class will present The Late Christopher Bean by Sidney Howard on Thursday October 3 at 7:30 PM. It is a three act comedy set in New England, featuring real characters and situations rather than farce. Rehearsals are underway and more details will appear in next week's Chronicle.
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Bogaard Flowers
The Chronicle did not mention flowers in last week’s Card of Thanks. We express heartfelt appreciation to those who paid respects to Mrs. Bogaard with flowers. Arlo H. Bogaard and The Vor Moor Children.
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the Chronicle
Notice for Coal Bids in Pella Iowa 1940
Sealed bids for lump coal for Lincoln and Webster school buildings and stoker coal for the High School will be received by the Secretary of the Independent School District of Pella Iowa. Bids due by 7:30 p.m. September 21, 1940. Preference given to Iowa grown or produced products. Samuel Ver Steeg, Secretary.
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Lincoln and Webster
Independent School District
Pella
Iowa
Record Crowd Applauds Pella Chamber Concert Finale
A large audience filled with local residents heard the Pella Chamber of Commerce Band on a perfect evening. The concert served as the season finale with patriotic airs, vocal and instrumental solos, baton twirlers, and a closing salute to the flag. The program announced two more concerts if weather allows, with themes focusing on patriotism.
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Pella Chamber of Commerce
Applaus
York
Ne ‘Tysseling
Leonard Alle Hospers
Kuyper
George Ver Steeg
Esther Beerends
Pulp Toren
Jas
Leonard Allen
John Hackett
Will van Hemert
Sandren
Chamber of Commerce
Acers
Wired
Sousa
Pella High Opens Season With Lynnville Clash At Home
Pella High Little Dutch head home Friday at 3:00 pm for their season opener against Lynnville on the home field. Coach Charles Claypool fields a largely new lineup with four lettermen Howard Halvorson Max Kuyk Tom Grundman and Ray Klootwyk returning and a lean average weight of 165 pounds. Lynnville coach Davis Eddy enters his first year with a 14 man squad promising solid talent as the Ironmen aim to start strong in a schedule that includes Sigourney Knoxville and Winterset among others. Second string plans include three games with Knoxville and Osceola as the team fields a compact squad.
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Claypool
Max Kuyk
Ray Kloatwyk
Fee Grundman
Howard Halverson
Lynn
Ifer
Lynnville
Pella High
Howard Halvorson
Tom Grundman
Ray Klootwyk
Charles Claypool
Davis Lynn Eddy Davis
Lynnville Ironmen
Davis
Altho
Sigourney
Knoxville
C of C Officers Elected Committees Appointed
The Chamber of Commerce directors met in the Legion Hall and completed their organization. Officers were elected for the coming year and several committees formed to cover bands, industry, publicity, solicitation, and entertainment. Projects for fall and winter were discussed including a horse show, corn and grain show, and pancake day. The group voted to meet Rotary Club and plans a dues classification and canvass.
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Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Ent
FM. Flush
C. FP. Dykstraary
M. Goodwin - Hi. Bean
Band
B. J. Vander Linden
A. L. Allen
A. Tysseling
Arient. van Sit
Rotary Club
Dr Severn to Return to Central Faculty History
Dr Hermon I Severn longtime college dean and Greek Latin professor, returns to Central College faculty after a health recovery. His career spans Central College Pella Hillsdale Kalamazoo, with a noted Kalamazoo departure and a planned stay in Kalamazoo for writing projects.
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H. H. Severn
Central
Freshmen and sophomores urged to join football
A coach urges adding at least ten more players before scheduling games, focusing on freshmen and sophomores, then offers an enthusiastic call to boys to seize the chance to try out for the team.
Marion County State Bank marks fifth anniversary celebration
Marion County State Bank will host the public on Friday and Saturday September 20 and 21 in Pella to celebrate five years of service. Officers and directors invite visitors for coffee and cookies and to read the bank advertisement about its progress and community service.
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Marion County State Bank
Pella
Four County Picnic At Bellefontaine Park Set For Sunday
Masons Stars and friends are invited to a four county picnic at Bellefontaine Park on Sunday September 15. The committee says the main aim is to have a good time and fellowship with neighbors and members.
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Bellefountaine Park
Card of Thanks for Gerrit Ustermark
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for acts of kindness after the death of Gerrit Ustermark. They acknowledge Reverend Menning for comforting words and gratefully accept flowers cards and sympathies from supporters. Mrs. Gerrit Ustermark and children.
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Gerrit Ustermark
Menning
Sealed bids sought for coal delivery to Knoxville Iowa
County Auditor Hollis L. Bybee invites sealed bids by 2 00 pm September 16 1940 for about 690 tons of standard lump coal to the Courthouse and County Yard Knoxville Iowa. Bidders must include certificates per Workmen's Compensation and Miners Laws of Iowa. Board may accept or reject any bid.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Hollis L. Bybee
Elevators Handle Over Half of Grain Market in Towa
Cooperative farmers' elevators now process 53 percent of all grain marketed in Towa, reflecting growing reliance on cooperative facilities. This shift highlights the cooperatives' expanding role in local grain trade and farmer access to markets.
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Cooperative Farmers
Towa
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