New Officials Take Over The Affairs Of City
The first regular city council session since the election approved fire chief Clarence Van Vork for the coming year. April 27 and 28 were set for spring cleanup days in wards one and four, and April 28 and 29 in wards two and three. A consulting engineer was approved to review light and power plant equipment. Harold Sack requested a curb cut for a West Washington driveway, referred to committee. Coal service continuation and road work were discussed along with tire replacement for a large truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence van Vork
William Schreiner
Schreiner
Blommers
van Vork
Harold Sack
West Washington Streets
Stree
Charles Riggins
Riggins
Council
Kentucky
van Vark
Fire Department
Jake Plender
L R Kyger Dies at Des Moines After Illness
L R Kyger former Pella resident dies Monday night at Broadlawns hospital Des Moines after a week long illness from a nervous breakdown He was 46 funeral services held at 2 pm at the Seventh Day Adventist church Des Moines interment Laurel Hill cemetery Surviving are his widow and four children Mrs Willard De Winter Roy Ruth and Ralph Kyger of Pella two sisters Mrs Laura Higby Sterling Ill and Mrs Myrtle Smith Milwaukee Wis five brothers Frank Lemuel Harry Lewis and John Kyger of Sterling Ill He left Pella in 1926 and was well regarded for his character and devotion to high ideals Chronicle extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Kyger
Pella
Broadlawns Hospital
Des Moines
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Ryger
Willard de Winter
Roy
Ruth
Ralph
Irs
Laura Higgby
Sterling
Ill
Myrtle Smith
Milwaukee
Wis
Frank
Streator
Lemuel
Harry
Lewis
John Kyger
Kyger
Electric Sparks Bulletin Introduces Weekly Feature
The Vanden Berg Electric company announces a new weekly feature titled Electric Sparks. It will share anecdotes on electrical topics and run in advertising columns this week. The ad notes only twenty pianos and players remain from fifty offered, urging readers to act quickly for bargains from George Ramsey Piano Store and Over Pella Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanden Berg Electric Company
Electric Sparks
Electrical i
George Ramsey
Pella Motor Company
Farmers Union Play Is a Big Hit in Pella
The Farmers Union home talent group presented Uncle Ephraim's Summer Boarders to strong crowds at the hall on Thursday and Friday. A neat sum was raised, part to be donated to the Community Welfare League to aid local families. Cast members plan a show in New Sharon soon, per a Monday announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
City Council Appoints Two To Police Force
At an adjourned meeting Mayor Pultz named Paul J. Grundman and C. L. Carter to the city police force for day and night duty. Bonds were accepted. Grundman fills the post of C. W. Dennis and Carter replaces Henry Brom. Also, a delegate was chosen to Des Moines to oppose municipal sales of electrical appliances. The council approved a coal test program with three mines supplying five tons each for a 24 hour test to be conducted impartially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pultz
Paul J. Grundman
C. L. Carter
Grundman
C. W. Dennis
Carter
Henry Brom
New Deal
Guy Clerk Kuyper
Pella
Des Moines
van Dusseldorp
Chicago
Mrs Sadler Attends Chicago Cosmetology Convention
Mrs Jessie Sadler financial secretary and Iowa Cosmetology Association director left Saturday for Chicago to attend a convention and beauty trade show lasting until Thursday. Exhibitors hail from New York Chicago Hollywood Paris and other places showcasing latest equipment styles in hairdressing permanent waving and finger waving. She will stay at Hotel Sherman during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Sadler
State Cosmetology Association of
Iowa
Chicago
New York
Hollywood
Paris
Hotel Sherman
Mrs Youtz Addresses PTA Meeting in City
Mrs Youtz of the Child Welfare Department at Iowa State University will speak at the Parent Teacher Association meeting tonight. Her talk focuses on parent teacher cooperation and community involvement. The article notes the PTA has formed recently and invites more parents to join, stressing low fees and strong benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Youtz
Child Welfare Department
Towa State University
Jows City
Erect Building For Otley Store
A. contract has been awarded to Veenstra and Croll for the erection of a one story brick building 30 by 65 feet at Otley. It will house James Van Vliet’s general merchandise store and post office, replacing a structure burned recently. The prior building was erected by Dick Vander Ploeg in 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veenstra
Dick Vander Ploeg
First School of Pleasant Grove Were Log House
The article recounts the origin of Pleasant Grove school near Leighton, Iowa, dating to the mid 1800s. A log building at Buzzard Roost served as the lone rural school between Pella and Oskaloosa, with pranks on the master and harsh punishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Leighton
Martin Huyser
Section Five
Range 17
Scott Township
M. F. Huyser
Henry Hackett
Pella
Oskaloosa
Buzzard Roost
Bakers
Woods
Adairs
Murray van Steenis
R. V
Chronicle Issues Phone Directory
Chronicle prints its 1931 telephone directory with more than 50 pages and multiple business ads. The issue totals 1700 copies and includes several new subscribers alongside the usual list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Ottumwa Youths In Auto Accident Near Otley
Ottumwa youths Will Muray Alice Carlson and Agnes Sehl of Ottumwa were in a crash east of Otley Saturday about 9 PM. Carlson suffered a bad cut on the leg Sehl had head injuries while Muray was uninjured. Their story says bright lights blinded them as they tried to pass a car without a rear light, causing them to go into a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Muray
Alice Carlson
Agnes Sehl
Ottumwa
Otley
Miss Carlson
Miss Sehl
Murray
Hotel Peela Sold by Curtis to Wilcox in Greenfield
Ira N Curtis sells Hotel Peela and the Pella Coffee Shop to J D Wilcox of Greenfield. The deal includes furnishings equipment and fixtures with possession June 1. The building is part of the J M Cox estate. Wilcox, a photographer by trade, plans a new ad venture and is expected to succeed. Mr and Mrs Curtis and daughter Edna plan a temporary visit before deciding permanent residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Pella
Ira. N. Curtis
J. D. Wilcox
Greenfield
Pella
J. M. Cox
Curtis
Edna
Chariton
Wilcox
New Fire Chief Clarence Van Vark Elected
Clarence W. Van Vark was elected fire chief succeeding A P Vander Meiden who served in the role. He was recommended at a recent fire department session and confirmed by City Council at the regular Tuesday meeting. Van Vark has long served in the firefighting squad and is deemed a worthy successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. van Vark
Fire Department
A. P.vander Meiden
van Vark
Vander Meiden
Pella Classis to Meet in Stated Session on April 15
The Classis of Pella will meet in Stated Session at the Third Reformed Church of Pella Iowa on April 15 1931 at nine o'clock. Dr Paul Harrison of Arabia will address the Classis at the evening meeting which begins at 7 30 Public is invited George Hankamp S C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Third Reformed Church
Iowa
Paul Harrison
Arabia
Abbana
Infant Daughter of Kamerliek Interred at Oakwood Cemetery
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Gerrit J Kamerlk residing south of Pella was stillborn at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa Sunday morning. Interment occurred Monday at 1 30 PM at Oakwood cemetery. Funeral services were led by Rev R J Danhoff pastor of First Christian Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood
Gerrit J. Kamerlek
Pella
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
R. J. Danhoff
First Christian Reformed Church
Chamber of Commerce Meets Tonight in Pella
A large attendance is expected at the Pella Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting tonight with a banquet at 6:80 PM. Bob Robison, president of the Rolscreen company, will deliver a message of value. Many reservations have been made for the free dinner and a great time is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Commencement Plans and School Events At Local High School
Commencement plans are underway for the High School with the exercises scheduled for Thursday May 28. Rev Stoddard Lane of Des Moines will be the speaker. The Junior Hospers eighth grade student won the county spelling contest and will represent Marion county in the state contest at Des Moines. Orchestra trip reports and a band activity were shared, with a performance in Indianola on April 17. The High School Operetta Bits O Blarney will be performed April 23 and 24. The Webster grades and combined kindergartens will present a program at the High School tonight April 10. A Parent Teachers Association meeting is set for tonight at the High School. The High School boys beat the College Freshman team and the High School girls beat the College girls in a recent game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Beerends
Geraldine Gosselink
Indianola
Junior Hospers
Knoxville
Marion County
Register
Tribune
Des Moines
Stoddard Lane
Plymouth Congregational Church
Parent Teachers Association
Webster
Pella Band Performs At Winterset Music Festival
The Pella High School band under Mr. Lewis joined Winterset Knoxville Indianola and Pella bands at a festival in Winterset. Dr A Paul Adkins conducted the closing ensemble. Pella musicians included cornet players Dykstra Ulrich and others, with two members ill and unable to attend. The band plans a similar trip to Indianola April 17 and aims to raise funds with spring concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lewis
Winterset
Knoxville
Indianola
Pella
A. Paul Adkins
Drake University of Des Moines
Donovan Dykstra
Rudolph Ulrich
Ernest Beerends
Irvin Jelama
Ralph Menning
Fred Bosveld
Geraldine Gosselink
Vina Klein
Mary Irene de Cook
Lucile Ver Ploeg
Edna Hackert
Ruth Vander Zyl
Bernice Blommers
Firmer Adair
Earl Grandin
Ben du Pree
Hospers Kuyper
Elizabeth Dieleman
Arleene Schakel
Norman Langerak
Anna Hiemstra
Jimmy Evers
Warren van Sittert
Alfred Vander Ploeg
Roy Roorda
Barney Elscot
George Cummings
la Mar Hankamp
Hespers Kuyper
Lewis
Local Hospital Updates and Sickness in Des Moines Area
Mrs. Peter Heerema returned home Wednesday from Des Moines where she had been a patient at the Lutheran hospital. Brauno Pierce of Oskaloosa underwent an operation last Friday at Mahaska hospital for appendicitis. John R. Van Zee was taken to Abbott hospital in Oskaloosa last Friday for examination and treatment. Norman Van Gorp, son of Ed Van Gorp, is sick with scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Heerema
Des Moines
Lutheran Hospital
Brauno Pierce
Oskaloosa
Mahaska Hospital
John R. van Zee
Abbott Hospital
Norman van Gorp
Ed. van Gorp
Card of Thanks for William Van Steenbergen Deceased
Relatives of William Van Steenbergen express heartfelt thanks for sympathy and help during their hour of bereavement and mourning in this family notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Steenbergen
Death summons H A Bauman at his home here
Herman A Bauman 51 died at 615 University street after a long illness of complications. Born in Pella October 21 1878 he grew up to run farms and own real estate ventures helping establish the Holland community around Eddyville. He joined the Baptist church after revival meetings and served as a trustee missionary treasurer and Bible class secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman A. Bauman
University Street
Bauman
Cornelius Boa Albert van Houweling
John D. Rietveld
Pella
Will Bauman
Bremer
Eddyville
Baptist Church
The
Franklin W. Swift
A. C. Droz
Pleasantville
Also Mentioned on This Page
New City Administration
Electric Company
Paul Grundman
Dennis
Brom
Mrs. Sadler
Harold van der Linden
Norma Jean van Steenis
Iola van Steenis
Donald van Steenis
Ralph de Cook
Wilma van Maaren
Edythe Hackett
Florence Hays
Lucille van Zouk
Beulah Hays
Helen Klyn
Melvin Oliver
Esther van Houweling
Lester van der Linden
Virgil van Steenis
Glen Oliver
Dorothy Klyn
Grant
van der Linden
Buzzard
Peela
Pella Classis
George Hankamp,s. C
Chamber of Commerce
Winterset, IA
H. A. Bauman
Mr. Bauman
Aart Bauman
Marie den Adel
Herman
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