Marion County dominates Iowa State Fair 4 H cattle show
Marion County 4 H club members win six of eleven championships at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 25 to September 1. The county's Angus and Shorthorn groups claim top honors with grand and reserve titles, plus multiple individual placings and notable sales. Riders include Earl Hodgson, Herbert Rees, Betty Rose Cline, Dixie Shawver, and Paul Pixler among others, reflecting growing county prestige in 4 H calf competition.
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Des Moines
Rezek
Hollinger
Mathes
Towa State Showgrounds
Iowa
Marion County
Herbert Rees
F. W
Earl Hodgson
Jimmy Hollinger
Indianapolis
Bishop's
Dixie Shawver
Jasper County
Paul Pixler
Betty Rose Cline
Bobby Bane
Shorthorn
Baby Rees
Gene Clark
Donald Karns
Carroll Phillips
Daryl Freel
Galen Freel
Angus Baby Rees
Wilbur Ver Steeg
Earl’Hodgson
Don van Haalen
Eugene Harvey
Angus Heifers
Eula Emerson
Dale Rodgers
Hereford Baby Beef
Mary Helen Boothe
Walter Wing
Betty Pixier
Roy Vander Ploeg
Franchise for North Rea Line Granted Tuesday
Officers of the Pella Cooperative Electric Company won approval in Des Moines on September 12 for a fifty five mile extension north of Pella. The petition covered Jasper and Mahaska counties with plans to seek further authority for Marion and Poweshiek counties. A public hearing will occur soon in Des Moines as construction is poised to begin. John Hoeksema reported the day’s petitions set a state record with fifty three granted.
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Pella Co-operative Electric Company
Des Moines
Pella
Jasper
Mahaska
Marion
Poweshiek
John Hoeksema
Co-operative
Commission
Van Sittert Heads Hist Society for Another Year
At a Pelia History Society meeting officials named William D. Van Sittert to serve as President again after a successful festival. Hugo Kuyper’s role as secretary was filled by Robert Lautenbach, who was elected a director. Mrs. Lautenbach is expected to assist. The board plans to fill the vacant directorship soon.
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Pelia
Ofrs
William D. van Sittert
van Sittert
Hugo W. Kuyper
Robert Lautenbach
Lautenbach
Hereford Heifers Junior Contest Placements
Harold Dean Dyer and Harold Core among top placements with Lyman Smith in 38th event. Jean Hollingshead shines with multiple top finishes securing 1st 2nd and 3rd places.
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Harold Dean Dyer
Harold Core
Lyman Smith
Hereford Heifers
Jean Hollingshead
Clara Williams Appointed Dean of Central Women
Announcement of Clara Williams as Dean of Women at Central College. Native of Indiana, she comes from Illinois College in Jacksonville and has studied at Columbia, Chicago, and Cambridge. Since arriving, she has made many friends and begun activities to enhance campus life for female students.
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Clara Williams
Cen
Tral
Dean Williams
Central
Illinois College
Jacksonville
Minois
Indiana
Columbia University
University of Chicago
Cambridge University
England
Central College
Supt J F Tracy Honored by Iowa Teachers Assn
County Supt of Schools J F Tracy named membership chairman for the Central division of the Iowa State Teachers association. He notes Marion county has had 100 percent membership for two years and works will be conducted by mail from Knoxville office. Membership offers benefits and keeps teachers updated with developments, including a magazine subscription.
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J. F. Tracy
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Tracy
Marion County
Association
Knoxville
Music Dept at Pella High School Expands Instructors
The Pella school music program advances with Miss Anne Tysseling guiding vocal music and Robert Ruby directing band orchestra and instrumental music. Piano instruction remains flexible, allowing regular local piano teachers to arrange lessons with the board of education for pupils.
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Pella
Anne Tysseling
Robert Ruby
Board of Education
Old-Time Accident Injures Local Man Ben Auxier
Ben Auxier, 73, of near Humes ton, suffered injuries when his team ran away. He sustained several broken ribs and a broken wrist in the incident.
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Ben Auxier
Humeston
Thieves try to crack Vogelaar hardware safe
Late Saturday night unknown burglars entered the Vogelaar hardware store by a side door and damaged the safe with crowbars and pinch bars but failed to open it. They left tools behind, attempted entry through a front door, and evacuated as police collected fingerprints. no stock was taken. Arie Brouwer alerted the store, leading to Sheriff Applegate’s thorough investigation.
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Vogelaar H Ware
Arie Brouwer
Vogelaar’s
Pella
Paul Applegate
Legion Meeting and District Plans Held in Des Moines
Sixth District Iowa Legion officers and post commanders convened at Argonne Armory in Des Moines on September 2 to map the year’s program and strengthen ties with district leaders. Commander Geo Paradise urged neutrality amid the war abroad as District events set for October 12 in Ames and February 25 26 in Des Moines for a commanders conference and service school. O S Van Niewaal announced a Marion County meeting in Knoxville on September 14 to elect new officers and discuss county business.
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Iowa Legion
Des Moines
Argonne
Wm. S. van Hemert
Geo
Paradise
Sioux City
Iowa Department
National Legion
Wm. Vande Voort
Legion
Oren S. van van Niewaal
van Hemert
Wm. $. van Hemert
Town Department Legion Executive Committee
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Joint Legion and Auxiliary
Ames
Geo. M. Paradise
United States
Marion County
Knoxville
van Niewaal
New Refrigerating Case Installed at De Wild’s Store
De Wilds this week installed a lighted refrigerating showcase to store and display many perishable foods in best condition. The case includes its own cooling unit at one end and becomes complete when plugged into an electric outlet, aligning with management policy to offer foods in top condition.
Collision on Highway West of Otley Monday
On Monday two cars collided head on along highway 162 near the Albert L. Dykstra farm west of Monroe in heavy rain. John Van Roekel sustained broken ribs, with Richard Vriezelaar bruised. one driver was a WPA official driving an International pickup returning from delivering an ensilage cutter. The crash occurred as a heavy truck approached from the west and another car pulled from behind, forcing the fatal impact. Mr. Vriezelaar recovered by Tuesday, while Mr. Van Roekel remained more seriously injured.
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Highway 162
Albert L. Ra
Monroe
John van Rockel
Highway 14
Richard Welaar
WPA
A. L. Dykstra
Mr. Vriezelaar
Mr. van Roekel
New Neon Sign Elevates Model Clothiers Front
The Model Clothiers Worm houdt Kempkes erect a large attractive neon sign over the entrance. The sign includes protective metal above exposed tubes to shield from hail and wind. The color brightens the park’s east side, contributing to downtown’s metropolitan nighttime appearance.
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Model Clothiers
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
New Auto Policy Adds $500 Medical Coverage Per Passenger
Fred Lautenbach of Lautenbach and Verought announces a new benefit for auto insurance holders. Previously liability coverage protected others but not occupants. The updated policies pay up to $500 for doctor and hospital bills for each passenger in an accident.
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Fred Lautenbach
Lautenbach & Verought
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
Memorial resolutions honor Hugo Kuyper at Pella Chamber
The September 7 1939 meeting of the Pella Chamber of Commerce adopted memorial resolutions for Hugo W Kuyper longtime secretary. They praise his devoted service since 1922 and express sympathy to his family while directing minutes be incorporated into records and copies sent to his family and local papers.
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Pella Chamber of Commerce
Hugo W. Kuyper
Kuyper
Pella Chroncle
Pella Weekblad
F. M. Flush
Mortimer Goodwin
Community letter objects to youth hazing on roads
A group of unnamed signatories condemns high school and college students for dumping blindfolded boys on country roads at night. They fear for safety and property, urge authorities and schools to stop the practice, and note Harold Van Zee and several Gosselinks among those involved or mentioned. Meyer Langerak was briefly in Canada last week.
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Harold van Zee Nelis Bensink Jacob Boat
Henry G. Gosselink
John H. Gosselink
John H. van Zee Jacob Monster
G. C. van Zee
Leonard J. Gosselink
P. R. van Gorp
H. J. Bensink
Harold J. Veenstra
Meyer Langerak
Canada
Kuyper Discusses Fox Industry At Rotary Meeting
L A Kuyper local manager of the Black Diamond Silver Fox Ranch west of town gave a talk on the fox farming industry. He traced its origins to 1900 with Sir Charles Dalton and Sir Henry Tuplin, noting early profits and later regulation. Kuyper described modern practices, farm safety, and the need for specialized feeds, and mentioned the local ranch started in 1930 with elevated flooring for sanitary conditions.
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L. A. Kuyper
Black Diamond Silver Fox
Rotary Club
Kuyper
Sir Charles Dalton
Dalton
Hudson Bay Company
Alaska
Sir Henry Tuplin
Tuplin-Dalton
Tng
England
Winnipeg
Minnesota
Iowa
United States
Fromm Brothers
Wisconsin
Dodge Preview Promises 1940 Models At Dealer Gatherings
A. B. Van Houweling of Van Houweling Auto Co reports from Omaha where Dodge Division executives and dealers reviewed 1939 sales, outlined 1940 plans, and showcased factory samples. He notes strong orders for 1940 models and previews that public disclosures will come at announcement time. Henry Rodofsen and Bert Rodolfsen visited Ames with their father on Sunday.
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A. B. van Houweling
van Houweling Auto Co
Pella
Knoxville
Oskaloos
van Houweling
Omaha
Nebraska
Dodge
Chrysler Motor Corporation
Albert
Record-Setting Registration Marks Fresh Start at Central College
Central college welcomes a record all time registration with 326 students processed by Wednesday noon. Summer and special enrollees not counted as Graham Hall fills, and dining seating is being expanded. Freshman events, convocation, and campus activities set the tone for the new academic year.
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Central College
Graham Hall
Kenady
Jordan Hall
Edward Hibrogtse
Prairie City
Gill Hunter
Ridgewood
N. J
Three
Little Girls In Blue
Herbert Worm~houdt
Clara Williams
Dean H. W. Pietenpol
Geraldine Redeker
Denver
Richard Vanden Berg
Second Reformed Church
Pella
YMCA
YWG
Barn Burns at M. Sjaardema Farm Near Pella
A barn on the Mike Sjaardema farm ten miles northeast of Pella burned Tuesday evening at 6 30 and was totally destroyed. Fire officials suspect spontaneous combustion in hay loft. No animals were inside. cows had just left milking time. A nearby chicken house caught fire but was saved. Insurance covered the building. This is the second barn fire on the farm according to locals.
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Mike Sjaardema
Pella
M Goodwin Named Secretary of the Pella Chamber of Commerce
Mortimer Goodwin of the Pel la National Bank was chosen as secretary to replace Hugo Woe per. The chamber officers and directors met Tuesday evening to select him, and he has consented to serve. He is considered well qualified with substantial civic experience and is expected to push favorable projects for Pella.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hugo Woeper
Mortimer Goodwin
Pella National Bank
Goodwin
T Hus
Chamber
Pella
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