Pelin High Selects Student Council and Safety Patrol Members
Students at Pelin High chose council reps from each home room based on leadership and judgment for the Student Council. Freshmen to Seniors named include Vander Wilt Lautenbach Kerr Stientjes Kaldenborg Vander Linden De Wit Schreiner Hoogenakker Vander Waal Lantenbach Cook Lubbers Wormhoudt Van Gorkum Meulpolder Ver Ploeg. Safety Patrol members were elected to guide children during lunch and bus times and will oversee fire drills with roles from three committees. Donald Nutting sponsors the Fire Drill Staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Schreiner
Arvin Hoogenakker
John Vander Waal
Katherine Lantenbach
Carol Cook
Irwin Lubbers
Theresa Wormhoudt
Jean van Gorkum
Mary Meulpolder
Stanley Ver Ploeg
Safety Council
Lloyd Kerr
Ander Ploogse Vee
Max Kuyk -Francone
de Prenger
Howard Grundman
Udson Waechter Grundman
Dunn Gezel H
Webster
Lincoln
Donald Nutting
Pel City Council Seeks Bonds for Funding and Street Work
The city council met September 20 1938 with all members present. Council approved tax levy estimates for swimming pool funding bonds and authorized issuing 35000 in city Funding Bonds to match special assessment bonds. A street paving project along a 10 foot strip was approved with the highway commission. A contractor offered to remove the strip at 23 cents per yard, price matching the state contract, and the contract was authorized. A petition for a gasoline filling station was investigated and permit recommended. Water department frost repair on riser pipe completed, coal bill of 337.25 approved. Chlorinator referred for investigation. Adjourned. House at Liberty street being painted.
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City of
Pelle
Blommers
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
S E Pella
Water Department
Water Committee
Junior Legion Auxiliary Wins Esther Thompson Trophy
The local Junior organization sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary won the Esther Thompson trophy for outstanding junior activities. Nine districts competed in the state, with Pella’s Juniors earning the honor. The 24 members, led by President Joy Hackett, showcased a Poppy playlet at the District meeting and were aided by four chairmen including Dora Baer and Bess Kuyper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Thompson
Our Legion Auxiliary
Dora Baer
Bess Kuyper
Florence Man
Francis Linder
Dodds
Pella
Dorothy Klyn
Joy Hackett
Murray Nesbit
American Legion
An Legion Auxiliary
Legion Club Adds Most Members Through Entertainment Evenings
A local Legion Hall group reports steady membership growth with yearly dues of 50 cents. Members meet monthly and enjoy varied entertainment at each session, contributing to the club’s community presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Future American Legion Auxiliary Positively Serves Community
Senior supervisors plan novelty gifts and favors for Veterans' hospitals and provide entertainment for hospitalized boys. Dancers Marcia Kuyper and Mary Ann Linder appear in dance numbers. Mrs. Bess Kuyper is General Chair for the year, signaling a strong future for the auxiliary. The unit follows state guidelines with a credit chart and strict discipline to teach freedom and democracy ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans
Marcia Kuyper
Mary Ann Linder
Bess Kuyper
American Legion Auxiliary
State Department
Otley and Pleasantville Play 15 Inning Softball Exhibition
A lengthy county softball clash between Otley and Pleasantville unfolded over 15 innings at Pleasantville last Friday evening. Both teams delivered high quality play with a 4-4 tie after six innings and no score break until the fifteenth inning.
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Pleasantville
Otley
Pleasantville Wins Tight Victory 7 6 Over Otley
Pleasantville clinched a 7 to 6 win as the winning run crossed, the Otley squad applauded the fair play and sportsmanship of Pleasantville. Otley’s battery was J Van Veen pitcher and Jake Diekema catcher, Pleasantville’s led by Long catcher and an ace pitcher. Corn yield declines stretch 10 miles south of Pella with thinner topsoil and less rainfall, stalks dry and stands thinner. Nearby construction rises as stakes go up on North Main. A quip about a valet echoes a proverb on heroism.
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Otley
Pleasantville
J. van Veen
Jake Diekema
Long
Missouri
Pella
The Book Shop Offers Typewriter Tuning Service
Bring in your typewriter for adjusting cleaning and oiling. Get a new ribbon and see the difference in your work at The Book Shop.
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. S
Pelin High
Enter Vander Wilt
Marjorie Lautenbach
Jim’ Kerr
Gene Stientjes
Willard Kaldenborg
Cora Mae Vander Linden
Raymond de Wit
Gambensh
Peerless
Pillsbury’s
Kraft AM
Jonathan Apples
NAVY
IGA
Carol
Iowa
Sargent
John Wynberg
Main Street
William H. Gezel
Liberty Street
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Elaine Vander Ploeg
June Allen
Ruth Klyn
Cleo Joy Kuyper
Phyllis van Hemert
Linder
Georgia van Gorkum
Wilma Slot
Lorraine Meulpolder
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
Joy Hackert
Nesbit
June van Gorkum
Helen Boertje
Blanche de Prenger
Hershey
Staley
Poway OO
CMOS
Franklin Street
Ceacag
Ion Baer
Jack Sprat
Tokays
John den Hartog
M. Vander Linden
Robin Hood
Seven Seas
Wallace Beery, Frank Morgan
Maureen Salivan
Sonora
You and
Sylvia Sidney
FBI
the Texans
Joan Bennett
Randolph Scott
May Robson
Walter Brennan
Russell van Zante
North Main
Arnold de Reus
Vogelaar’s
Monogram
Vogelaar
En Age
Liberty Bell
Old Two Vans Shoe Store
Franklin St. Pella
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