High School Opens With Growing Enrollment Boost
The Webster building starts in Jordan Hall with recitation sessions and home tidying. Freshmen total 200 with overall enrollment at 257, up 33 from last year, driven by the new building and new courses. Football heads to Sigourney Friday amid facilities shortages. plans to use the new building for dressing and showers. Officials note many players are new and light, but spirited. There is mention of possible government classes for naturalization and aliens, with aims to organize a 30-student class soon and a meeting at the High School to recruit interested residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Hall
Bootsma
Webster
Jennie Harrison
Sigourney
Pella
Central grid captain breaks his shoulder
Captain Jim Berkey fractured his shoulder during a Tuesday scrimmage and will miss at least six weeks. The injury leaves a backfield opening for Friday’s Buena Vista game. Berkey was a captain and key playmaker both in passing and defense, and officials must find a suitable replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Berkey
Berkey
Buena Vista
Grinnell
Jim
Jake Van Wyk Re-elected Head of Carriers Group
Jake Van Wyk on route 3 out of Pella was elected president of the Marion County Rural Carriers association in Knoxville last Friday night. This marks his second year in the top post as the group discussed items of interest to carriers and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Rural Carriers Association
Knoxville
Jake van Wyk
Pella
County Republican Women To Meet in Knoxville
Marion county Republican women plan a pot luck luncheon at party headquarters in Knoxville on Wednesday at noon. Bring dishes and one covered dish. coffee provided. News updates air on WHO daily except weekends from 6:00 to 5:15 p.m.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Republican Women To Hold Meeting In Pella Area
Republican women of Pella and Lake Prairie township are invited to meet Thursday evening September 24 at the home of Mrs. H C Payne 719 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lake Prairie Township
H. C. Payne
Broadway
Pella Tulip Themed Radio Show By Wilbur Chandler
A radio program dedicated to Pella will air Friday at 11 15 am on KSO and KRNT. Wilbur Chandler will sing Morning Songs with tulip themed numbers. The Pella Chamber of Commerce and Holland tulips are noted, with audience letters encouraged to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Foster
KSO
KRNT
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Wilbur Chandler
Pella Junior Chamber of
Netherlands
Ideal Pharmacy
Mrs P G Gaass Dies At 84 In Pella Home
Mrs. P G Gaass died at her home 102 Pence street at 4:30 Friday morning aged 84. Funeral at Second Reformed church Monday at 2 PM. Born Gerarda Aleida Tysseling May 5 1852 in Ede Netherlands. Survived by son George and his wife and grandchildren Peter George and Leonora. Funeral followed by interment in Oakwood.
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P. G. Gaass
Pence Street
Second Reformed Church
Jacob Prins
Oakwood
Gerarda Aleida Tysseling
Ede
Province of Gelderland
Netherlands
Anthony
Aleida Tysseling
America
Pella
Peter G. Gaass
George G. Gaass
Gaass
Pella Library Association
Ladies
Ladies’ Aid Society
George
Peter George
Leonora
Clarence van Dellen
Cedar Rapids
Republican Delegation Visits Pella Ahead of Landon Rally
A Bloomfield Iowa bus carrying over 36 delegates stopped at Central Park Cafe in Pella for dinner as Republicans converged on Des Moines for Landon. Landon spoke to a capacity crowd at the state fair grounds on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Capitol City
Bloomfield
Iowa
Pella
Central Park
Landon
State Fair Grounds
Mrs C Vander Wal Dies After Stroke At Home
Cornelia Vander Wal widow of John Vander Wal died suddenly at 1002 High Avenue East at 10 30 am Monday Sept 21 following a stroke. Surviving are sons Clifford and Neal of Des Moines a daughter Miss Iola Vander Wal of Ikaloosa seven Teather ad isters also survive. Funeral held Powers funeral home at 2 pm Wednesday with Rev Nelson J Baxter of First National church in charge. Burial in Porterville cemetery.
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Cornelia Vander Wal
John Vander Wal
High Avenue East
Clifford
Neal
Des Moines
Iola Vander Wal
Ikaloosa
Vander Wal
Moody
C. Vorx
Ploeg
Henry Ver Floee
Oskar Jonsa
Otis Clark
Knoxville
Leonard Ver Ploeg
Pella
Konrad Ver Ploeg
Leighton
Powers Funeral Home
Nelson J. Baxter
First National Church
Porterville Cemetery
Pella Chamber of Commerce Meeting Tonight
The Pella Chamber of Commerce invites all members and area business leaders to an evening meeting at the Legion hall. B. F. Spry of Direct Advertising Incorporated Des Moines will discuss What Can Be Sold By Mail, sharing selling insights from his wide mail order experience. An attendance prize will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Gerrit van den Berg
van den Berg Electric Co
Spry
B. F. Spry
Direct Advertising,’ Incorporated
Des Moines
Strong Arm Tactics Eh What omen is this
Central has installed a proficient wrestler as instructor and director of business administration. Prof. Binga, a newcomer this fall, won a state wrestling title in high school and the Midwest championship at 135 pounds. He was a 1928 Olympic wrestling team candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Bingaman
Pedestrian Struck At Busy Main and Franklin Intersection
Marion Van Arkel was hit by a car driven by Herman Nolten Saturday night while crossing Main Street. He suffered cuts and bruises, received surgical attention, and is recovering at home in the south part of town. The driver kept a slow pace, and the incident prompts calls for pedestrian traffic solutions on weekend intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion van Arkel
Herman Nolten
Main
Franklin
van Arkel
Nollen
Van
Ref church initiates new movement in Pella
Three noted Reformers Dr. F Raymond Clee Dr Raymond B Drukker and Dr Luman J Shaf visit Pella from Friday to Tuesday to promote a church renewal. Meetings at First Reformed church attract consistory officers and Sunday school teachers. Aims include joy of Christian adventure, higher attendance, 5 percent net membership growth and 5 percent increase in giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
F. Raymond Clee
General Synod
Raymond B. Drukker
Luman J. Shaf
First Reformed Church
Burglar Alarm At Bank Triggers Sprightly City Stir
On a quiet Wednesday evening the new burglar alarm at Pella National Bank rang briefly drawing crowds and prompting Night Officer Dave Thomas to arm a shotgun. Officials Ed Cook Connie Smorenberg and electrician Jean Kuyper investigated but found no intruder. The next day a man adjusted the system so it should sound only when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Pella National Bank
Dave Thomas
Thomas
Ed Cook
Connie Smorenberg
Jean Kuyper
Pella
Death of Jacob Schippers at 67 in Iowa home
Jacob Schippers died Thursday morning at 7 15 at his home southwest of Pella after months of illness. He was 67 years old. Survived by two sisters Marie and Mrs Anie Ver Heul Prairie City a brother Dirk Schippers and his aging mother. Funeral at home Saturday at 2 00 led by A Haverkamp with interment in T Lam cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schippers
Pella
Marie
Anie Ver Heul
Prairie City
Dirk Schippers
A. Haverkamp
T’lam
Gene and Glenn Boost Pella In Radio Visit
Gene and Glenn, famous in personators, visited Pella and praised the city in their regular 8:00 am program. They dined at the Sandwich Shop in the Marion County State Bank building and spoke of Central College, local cafe hamburgers, and Pella’s clean progressive character, boosting local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Glenn
Marion County State Bank
Pella
Central College
Breuklander Infant Burial Wednesday
The remains of Mary Ellen, the still born infant of Mr and Mrs John Breuklander, were interred at Oakwood cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. The committal service was conducted by Paul Renaud.
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Mary Ellen
John Breuklander
Oakwood
Paul Renaud
WMT Radio Pastor To Preach Here
Rev. Hilmore Cedarholm radio pastor of the Burton Avenue Church of the Air Waterloo will speak at the Baptist Church Friday evening at 7 30 This real treat for listeners to his morning worship hour He is a talented singer and a real gospel preacher This will not be a denominational service but a gospel service for all Christian people of Pella Those who have not yet heard him over the radio should know he broadcasts every morning at 6 30 from WMT
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilmore Cedarholm
Burton Avenue Church of the Air
Waterloo
Pella
WMT
News of Home For the Aged Remarks and Visits
Rev. G Zylstra of Alamosa and Mrs. Van Speren of Oskaloosa visited residents including Mrs. T G Zylstra and Mrs. L Huyser. Frank Brand and sister Mary called. Sept 19 marked birthdays for Mrs. Leon Huyser 69 Mrs. Van Arkel 81 and Mrs. Smorenberg 76. H Vande Gaarde visits Orange City. Bazaar planned at the Home on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Huyser
van Arkel
Smorenberg
H. Vande Gaarde
Orange City
Markus
Miss Mary Vos Dies in Michigan
Miss Mary Vos died at Cutlerville Michigan on Thursday September 17 1936 at age 59 years 11 months Funeral services were held Monday at 1:00 pm at the Pella Cooperative Burial Association funeral home 1301 Main Street and 2:00 pm at the Peoria Christian Reformed church Interment was in the Peoria cemetery
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Mary Vos
Cutlerville
Mich
Pella
Berry Halden Speaks At Pella Republican Event Saturday
Berry Halden and fellow Republican candidates toured the county and spoke at a Pella hotel luncheon, with former Congressman C. C. Dowell delivering a pointed address. Halden argued for relief decentralization, citing county costs of 13000 in Kossuth versus 190000 in Marion, as local officials and dignitaries including Morris Curtis, Will Vander Ploeg, Joe H. Johnson, Kading, Barnes, Dowell, Hugh Lundy and L. F. Bousquet listened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Halden
U. S
Pella
Joe H. Johnson
C. C. Dowell
Kossuth County
Marion County
Morris Curtis
Knoxville Journal
Will Vander Ploeg
Joe HI. Johnson
Kading
Barnes
Central Gridders Prepare For Buena Vista Clash
With Grinnell behind them Central College and Buena Vista prepare to open the Town Conference race next Friday under the lights at Central. Buena Vista enters 1-0 after defeating Dakota Wesleyan 8-6 while Central fell 7-6 to Grinnell. Keister returns for Buena Vista to bolster a strong backfield and Central reports full strength for the showdown as both sides seek a early season momentum boost.
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Grinnell
Winter
Piskin
Buena Vista
Storm Lake Aggregation
Central
Beuna Vista
Dakota Wesleyan
Dakota W
Pioneers
Beavers
Scot Keister
Keister
Len Winter
Centr
Knothole Club Offers Free Central Football Passes
The Rosscreen Knothole Club opens for children up to 12 to receive free season passes to all Central football games at Pella. Attend Tulip Headquarters of the Junior Chamber of Commerce on Friday between 3 and 5 pm to sign up, with passes issued on the spot at the North gate seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Rolsereen Knothole Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dodd's Dry Goods
Heerema
Pella
Rosscreen Knothole Club
Beloved Mother Passes After 55 Years of Life Near Pella
Mrs. Benjamin Van Engelenhoven died at her home six miles east of Pella on Thursday at 1 00 PM aged 55. Funeral services were at 1:30 PM at Third Reformed Church with Rev Menning officiating and Oakwood burial. Born November 22 1881 in Barendrecht The Netherlands she came to America at 14. She married Benjamin Van Engelenhoven February 28 1889 and had 11 children, 10 living. She leaves 18 grandchildren and a sister and many relatives. Her devotion to home church and community gave a lasting influence. Chronicle sympathizes with the bereaved family.
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Pella
Benjamin van Engelenhoven
Third Reformed Church
Menning
Oakwood
van Engelenhoven
Arne ‘Toll
Artie ‘Evenbergen
Barendrecht
Netherlands
America
Benjamin van Engelen—hoven
Gerrit Vera
Pet Fenninga
Band Feted by Merchants in Pella Appreciation Night
Members of the Pella band under Hugo W Kuyper concluded a postponed appreciation concert Saturday night to a grateful reception from local business men who provided ice cream and cake. The event highlighted the value of acknowledging public service and urged the community to follow the merchants example in showing appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Hugo W. Kuyper
Cain
Pella High Football Schedule Lists Dates and Opponents
Pella High School football schedule lists games at Sigourney on Sept 26, Prairie City on Oct 2, Pleasantville on Oct 9, Indianola on Oct 17, Winterset on Oct 23, and New Sharon on Oct 30. The list notes locations with there or here designations for each road game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Sigourney
Prairie City
Pleasantville
Indianola
Winterset
New Sharon
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P. G.gaass
C. Vander Wal
M. van Arkel
REF’ Church
Darwin
Holland
Ver Meer's Pond
Ver Meer Pond
Two
Breuklander
News of Home For the Aged
Michigan
Chariton
Buena Vista Next
Central Gridders
Toixight
Gardier
R. 1
Michael
Merissi
Macy
Paullin
Fuhr
Wagaman
V. Ford
Leslie
McLarren
Stubbs
Lindberg
Carl
Smith
Taylor
Hackett
Ammerman
Beem
Benda
Geery
Stouwie
Barton
Dawson
Jones
de Geus
Kester
van Zee
Forrel
Leavengood
Gearhart
Davis
Wessels
Roorda
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