Freda Van Zante Wins County Spelling Finals
Freda Van Zante, in eighth grade at North Porterville rural school near Pella, won Marion county’s fifth annual spelling bee in Knoxville. Forty seven were to compete but only 36 spelled, with Tracy’s Mabel Houser runner up and Helen Phillips, Arleen Rader, Sadie De Jong in top five. Van Zante advances to the state contest in Des Moines on May 7 1932 with potential Washington trip and cash prizes for top winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda van Zante
Marion County
Knoxville
Miss van Zante
Will van Zante
Pella
North
Pleasantville
Otley
Gosport
Dunreath
White
Nora White
Mary Wright
Hilda Carstens
Hamilton
Nora Sullivan
West Ward School
Tracy Girl
Mabel Houser
Tracy
Helen Phillips
Arleen Rader
Sadie de Jong
Buckeye
Knoxville Township
van Zante
Des Moines
Washington, D. C
Washington
Gideon Rietveld Dies After Frugal Iowa Life
Gideon G. Rietveld of Pella died Friday evening April 1 1932 at his home. Born September 28 1876 near Howell town he farmed near Pella and later six miles south. He married Mary Van Loon December 25 1899 and had four children Clarence Gideon Fern John W and Mary who died in infancy. Survived by widow four grandchildren seven sisters and several brothers. Funeral notes emphasize his Christian life and wish to win others to Christ amid family and friends’ sorrow. Roy Kersbergen advertises Iowa coal with delivery service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon G. Rietveld
John
Christina Rietveld
Howell
Pella
Mary van Loon
Wm. van Loon
Knoxville
J A. Vander Wal
A. de Young
Katherine Rietveld
Des Moines
Cora
Lois Rietveld
Delia
John J
Jesus
Christ
Mrs. H Bogaard Dies After Short Illness At 83
Mrs. Herman Bogaard died Saturday at 6 00 PM at the Home for the Aged after a two day illness. She was 83 years 4 months and 21 days old. Heart trouble caused her death. Born in Holland she lived in the community many years and was highly regarded. Surviving: husband two sons Henry Kersbergen of Pella and John Kersbergen of Tracy a daughter Mrs Artie Bloom of Chicago 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services Tuesday at 1 30 PM at the Home for the Aged Rev D Hollebeck presiding. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bogaard
Pella
John Kersbergen
Tracy
Artie Bloom
Chicago
Gerrit Vande Kieft Dies Suddenly at 82
Gerrit Vande Kieft 82 died Monday morning at the Home for the Aged after a brief illness. He was born in Holland on July 4, 1849 and came to the United States in 1900. Survived by daughter Mrs. L. L. Van Dam of Des Moines and son John Vande Kieft of Crescent Oklahoma, plus two grandchildren. Funeral held Wednesday at the Home for the Aged with Rev. D. Hollebeck officiating. interment in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Vande Kieft
Vande Kieft
L. L. van Dam
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Holland
John Vande Kieft
Crescent
Oklahoma
Gerard
Beulah van Dam
Home For
Rev
D. Hollebeck
Oakwood Cemetery
Vande Kiegt
Ramseyer To Speak On N B C Chain Program
Charles E Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau Federation urges farmers to listen on the A F B F Party Line broadcast over the NBC chain Saturday April 9 at 1130 a m CST. Congressman Ramseyer of Iowa, on the A F B F Committee on Stabilization of the Dollar, will report on progress in organized agricultures fight for the Honest Dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlewest
Chas. E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau, Federation
Camseyer
Iowa
Organized Agriculture
Hold Musical Fete At Indianola
An annual orchestra festival in southeastern Iowa will be held Friday evening in Indianola High School auditorium. Orchestras from Pella Knoxville Valley Junction and Indianola will number 120 pieces directed by Dean H A Harvey of Simpson College. Prof Richard Lewis leads the local high school orchestra and expects a strong Pella participation.
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Iowa
Indianola High School
Pella
Knoxville
Valley Junction
Indianola
Dean H. A. Harvey
Simpson College
Richard Lewis
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends
We extend sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted us during illness. Special thanks to Mr Abr Ver Ploegh and family and Mr Renaud for comfort. Also thanks to Mr De Jong and family for the floral tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abr. Ver Ploegh
Renaud
Thanks for support during illness and death of husband and father
The family expresses sincere appreciation to relatives and friends for faithful help during the illness and death of their husband and father. Special thanks to Rev M J Vander Werp for visiting and offering comfort. MRS MARTIN VAN DER MOLEN and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Vander Werp
Martin van der Molen
Professor J A Lapham dies in Des Moines home
Professor J A Lapham a leading educator and religious educator for Iowa Baptists died Monday at 10 30 am in Des Moines at age 78. Born in Wisconsin he lived in Iowa most of his life guiding schools in Bradford Osage Mitchell County and Pella before serving as director of religious education for Iowa Baptists. He moved to Des Moines in retirement and wrote Sunday school lessons while contributing to Baptist periodicals. Funeral and memorial services were held in Osage and Des Moines with widowed wife two living children and grandchildren surviving.
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Janesville
Wisconsin
Charles
Olivia Lapham
Fayette County
Iowa
Lapham
Cedar Valley Seminary
Osage
Morgan Park ‘Theological Seminary of
Chicago
University of Chicago
Ella Ranche
Bradford
Burnett Jay
Judson Gordon
Joyce E. Lapham
Roosevelt Junior
Cleveland Heights
Ohio
P. C. Lapham
Charles City
Old Academy
Nashua
Chickasaw County
Mitchell County
Central College
Pella
American Baptist Publication Society
Iowa Baptist Convention
State of
Des Moines
Baptist Record
Newark
Des Moin
Frank Anderson
J. Floyd Morris
G. P Mitchell
J. F. Catlin
First Baptist Church
Osage Cemetery
Iowa Baptists
Tors
Death summons A J Klyn aged 85 in Pella
Adria nus J. Klyn died at his home 912 Franklin street Monday at 10 15 am after a long illness He was 85 born in the Netherlands April 5 1847 Came to America at nine farmed until 1915 then moved to Pella Married Dickie Boland March 2 1877 They had 11 children nine survive plus 82 grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral at First Christian Reformed church with Rev R J Danhof burial at Graceland cemetery He was active in church life and the last of his family to pass away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Adrianus J. Klyn
Franklin Street
First Christian Reformed Church
R. J. Danhof
Graceland Cemetery
Henrietta
Jennie
Mr. Klyn
Gerrit Kuiper
Otley
N. de Winter
Anne Klyn
G. G. Vander Wilt
A. P. Owens
Ottumwa
John’ A. Grandin
Leighton
M. C. de Bruin
Oskaloosa
Henry ‘A
Andrew William Klyn
Klyn
Bethel Reformed
First
Christian Reformed Church
Ed Le Cocq Wins Prizes With His German Police Dog Kip
Mr and Mrs Ed Le Cocq returned Monday from a three day dog show in St Louis where Kip their young German Police Dog earned three prizes two silver cups and a cash award. Kip competed against eight dogs in one class and ten in another and still came out ahead. Ed expressed great happiness and Mrs Le Cocq shared in the pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed le Cocq
St. Louis
Pella
Farmers Union Egg Day At Local Store Event
An advertisement announces Farmers Union Egg Day at the union store next Wednesday April 13 inviting poultry and egg producers and consumers to visit from 10:00 a m to 5:00 p m Experts will explain how produce is handled and packed and answer poultry questions Free coffee sandwiches and ice cream will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chronicle
Farmers Union
Standard Oil Station Robbed Saturday Night
Dick Dickema manager of the Standard Oil station at Franklin and East First streets reported a lone bandit robbed him Saturday night at about 9 45 o clock. The thief took about 16 dollars and six gallons of gasoline after pulling a gun. The bandit, described as a small frail youth, emptied the cash and fled. police traced a Ohio license plate. Diekema said the company would absorb the loss and urged operators to guard against similar attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Dickema
Standard Oil Company
Franklin
East First Streets
Ohio
Diekema
Isis Rell
Newton
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Pella
Electric users get concession
City Council grants a ten percent reduction on lighting and combination schedules if bills are paid by the first of each month. Discussion on a street light at Monroe and Boone postponed until plant facilities are enlarged. Other items include bids for roofing city hall and light plant, sewer tile work at the disposal plant, and annual department reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Boone Streets
Committee On Sewer
William Schreiner
Water Department
City Hall
Kuyper Lumber Co
Barrick Roofing Co
Des Moines
Frank Roose
Veenstra and Croll and
Newton Roofing Co
Sewer and Water Department
Light and Power
Johansen Ryke Called To Rest in South Pella
Johansen Ryke died Sunday morning at his home in south Pella aged 88 years 1 month 26 days Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Second Christian Reformed church with Rev Hollebeck officiating and Oakwood interment He is survived by a daughter Mrs Schilderen and three sons George Cedar Gary Peoria and Rick Tracy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johansen Ryke
South Pella
Second Christian Reformed Church
Hollebeck
Oakwood
Ryke
Schilderen
George
Cedar
Gary
Peoria
Rick
Tracy
Thanks to neighbors for kindness after death of husband and father
The Brison family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for words acts of kindness and sympathy during illness and after the death of their husband and father. They also thank the pallbearers for their help at this time. Mrs Oscar Brison and daughters. Read the Chronicle Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Brison
Ford V-8 Introduced With Wide Range Of Features
Star Auto Company introduces the Ford V-8 with 65 brake horsepower and top speed of 76 mph. The model offers 14 body types, a 50 hp four cylinder option, advanced silent gear shifts, hydraulic shock absorbers, redesigned rear springs, large brakes, and new wheel assemblies. Interior is roomy with adjustable driver seats and practical sun visors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Star Auto Co
Ford Automobile
Chronicle
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Gideon Rietveld
Kirkville
Cox, Riggen
Bishop
Roy Kersbergen
H. Bogaard
G. Vande Kieft
Hagens
Ramseyer
N. B. C. Chain
Vlam, Fred Psi
Wife
J. A. Lapham
Jay A. Lapham
1544
West Tenth Street
Edith Smith
Tulsa, Okla
Cornelius
REL
A. J. Klyn
Standard Oil CO
Bandit
C. W. van Vark
Board of Review
Star Auto Company
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