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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1932
Page
4
The article notes the last week in the six weeks period with exams and report cards to be handed out next Wednesday, marking students' final appearance before the end of the term. The Sophomore English class has worked on vocabulary, with each student now familiar with fifty common words previously unused.
In local schools this week the Public Speaking class members present talks in grades and Junior High on Safety First as part of final exams. The operetta Sailor Maids by the Glee clubs is set for April 21 and 22 in the high school auditorium.
Arie Van Ryswyk and Chas Sipkema entered the town hospital clinic while Mrs H Kuyper leaves for Rochester to enter a clinic. Paul Van Gorp carries a broken arm from car cranking and Carl Koopmans underwent surgery for a hand infection. George Heeren had hand surgery for a severe infection, H H Sadler improves at home from a malignant gland infection. Dick Diekema missed work due to an infected limb. A quoted cautionary anecdote about honesty and debt ends with a moral appeal to subscribers.
Quotations from Farmers Co operative Exchange and Farmers Union Marketing Association in Pella Iowa show prices for Wheat Oats Corn Hens Springs Te Cream Eggs and Hogs with ranges. Hogs trade from 2.55 to 3.60 and 8.25 to 4.00 respectively in the two markets.
A sequence of local sale notices lists white Leghorn hatching eggs from a high laying flock by C. H. Vander Linden with contact number, a three year old Big Type Poland China boar offered by Harold J. Veenstra, good clean clover hay from R. Van Maanen in Pella Iowa, a Nappanee Dutch Kitchen Cabinet from John N. Vander Linden, assorted cabbages at a dozen by Henry Rower on West Franklin Street, Scarified Sweet Clover at 2.55 per bushel, Grimm Alfalfa offerings and distribution details by North Dakota Grimm Alfalfa Association.
A weekly column features a joke contest offering a free Electric Kitchen Clock for the best joke arriving before May 16. The Leonard brand refrigerator is praised for exclusive features and competitive pricing. The page includes humorous vignettes and a Westinghouse Heating Pad ad, plus light local humor dialogue.
Gerald W Paardekooper declares his candidacy for county auditor on the Democratic ticket. He asks voters for support and notes the June primaries will decide the outcome.
Alden H Wyatt declares his bid for County Auditor in the Democratic Primaries on June 6. He touts 21 years of business experience in Marion County as the basis for voter support.
M. J. Johns of Harvey Iowa declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Auditor with June primary elections approaching. He cites twelve years in banking as his qualification and asks for voter support.
A set of local notices state filings for Marion County offices. Democratic and Republican candidates declare runs for County Recorder County Attorney and County Auditor in the June primaries. A state representative hopeful announces Democratic candidacy. Also advice on brood mares and feeding prior to foaling.
Marion county voters are informed that A Van Drimmelin will run in the Democratic primaries for the office of county treasurer. He cites extensive business experience and qualifications to ensure continued efficiency in the office.
A Marion county resident declares candidacy for sheriff under the Democratic banner subject to June Primary voters. The candidate commits to an efficient tenure and signs as Aul Grundman.
TRA A Ward declares as Republican candidate for Sheriff in Marion County at the June primary.
The author announces candidacy for County Treasurer in the Democratic Primaries. Deed addressed to Galvin signals intent to run and seeks support from party voters. The statement conveys formal campaign entry and party alignment.
Dr Carl Aschenbrunner announces his candidacy for State Senator from Marion and Monroe counties subject to Democratic primary voters. He pledges to act for the best interests of his constituents if nominated and elected.
Knoxville Iowa doctor C J Scott asks Republican voters to back him in the June primaries for State Representative. He invites support from party members and outlines his candidacy in brief public notice style.
Cured by mild office treatments without pain hospital or loss of time for women. Nurse attendant for women provides consultation and examination as part of illustrated booklets.
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