Pella merchants plan first Saturday trade auction series
The Pella Chronicle with local merchants launches monthly trade extension auctions starting May 7. Purchasers spend with co operating merchants to receive one dollar script coupons, usable at the bid. no cash is accepted. Auctions held on the public square platform with Harry Worth and J T Van Zante as auctioneers.
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Pella Chronicle
Harry Worth
Monroe
J. T. van Zante
Pella
Shenandoah Iowa Sunday School Convention Schedule
The Iowa State Sunday School convention meets at First Methodist church Shenandoah April 20 21 22. Registration is 1.00 with six advance registrations from the same church totaling 5.00. Pastor credentials are free for churches providing 10 advance registrations. Register with the Iowa State Sunday School Council 403 Youngerman Block Des Moines Iowa.
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Towa
First Methodist
Shenandoah
Same
Jalen
Iowa State Sunday School Council
Youngerman Block
Des Moines
Monroe Church Becomes Contest Leader In Sunday School
In a running Sunday School contest between Pella and Monroe Baptist churches the score reversed. Through March Pella led by 1891 points before Easter when Monroe cut the margin by 450, then 1029, and took a lead. By April 3 Monroe stood about 200 points ahead and four Sundays remain with a call for all locals to attend and tally ten points at the school and service. Ida Warnock, missionary to Nicaragua, is the morning speaker.
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Pella
Monroe
Ida Warnock
Nicaragua
Central America
Miss Janet Douwstra Dies Sudden at Oska loona Mercy Hospital
Miss Janet Douwstra adopted daughter of Rev and Mrs RD Douwstra Otley dies at Mercy Hospital Oska loona after three days of septic sore throat. She was 21 years 7 months 18 days and a registered nurse who trained in Chicago. Funeral services held Monday at Otley Reformed Church with large attendance.
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Janet Douwstra
RD. Douwstra
Otley
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloona
Douwstra
Chicago
Miss Douwstra
Otley Reformed Church
Misa Douwstra
New V-8 Ford on Display Today at The Star Auto Co
The Star Auto Co local Ford dealers display the new V-8 Ford for one day only with evening viewing. They will have the model on the floor while Ford plants move toward full production and dealers prepare to offer all models to the buying public. Mr Le Cocq invites all to see this car.
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Star Auto Co
Ford
le Cocq
Premillennial view of Christ's coming debated by pastor
Rev. Ralph T. Nordlund preached on Is the Second Coming of Christ Premillennial or Postmillennial, arguing readiness matters more than timing. He cited biblical promises, warned against liberalism, and claimed only Christ’s reign will bring true peace and justice.
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R. T. Nordlund
Jesus Christ
Baptist Church
Ralph T. Nordlund
Nordlund
Christ
J. C. Massee
Jesus
Northern Baptist Convention
League of Nations
Mrs Dunkin Improves Home with Windows on University Street
Mrs E S Dunkin is making improvements at her home on University street including three new windows on the south and four on the north of the sleeping rooms. Cello-glass will protect in winter and wallboard will line the rooms for light and a cheerful atmosphere. Brother John Pickerel of Oskaloosa is doing the work.
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E. S. Dunkin
University Street
M. & STL Makes Out in Passenger Train Service
Radical reductions in passenger train service on the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad took effect April 10 due to dwindling incomes from passenger patronage. Trains No. 10 and No. 20 between Oskaloosa and Peoria Ill. are to be discontinued, and trains No. 9 and No. 10 between Marshalltown and Mason City will be operated between Marshalltown and Peoria.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
Oskaloosa
Peoria
Til
Marshalltown
Mason City
Knights in Armor to Perform at First Reformed Church
A program by the Knights in Armor Young Men's society will be held next Wednesday evening April 20 at 8 00 P M at the First Christian Re formed church. The public is invited there is no admission charge but a free will offering will be taken.
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First
Christian Reformed Church
Knights In Armor
Young Men's Society
Longtime Iowa clothier Den Adel honored in trade publication
The April issue of the National Retail Clothier and Furnisher highlights Dick Den Adel of the Bell Clothing House in Pella Iowa as a 26 year member of the Iowa Association and a longtime organizer of the national group He recalls the early Des Moines meeting that formed the state and national bodies and notes his four years as Iowa Association treasurer He credits the Men’s Apparel Club for active promotion of the state association.
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Ing
Dick den Adel
Bell Clothing House
Pella
Iowa
Iowa Association
Lnter
National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers
den Adel
Chamberlain
Des Moines
Men’s Apparel Club
P T A Meeting At Webster School Tonight
Dr George H Lankelma president of the Pella Parent Teacher Association announces a meeting at Webster school this evening at 730 o clock Important business matters will be transacted All members should attend Prof Elsa Shilling will give an illustrated talk on Life in Yucatan There will be music committee reports and a treasurer report Plans for the future
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George H. Lankelma
Pella
Parent-Teacher Association
Webster School
Elsa Shilling
Yucatan
Five Deaths In Pella Average 80 Years
Nick Gesman compiled figures on deaths in and near Pella. On the cited day 51 deaths occurred outside Pella, with an average age of 61. For Pella, five deaths were recorded with an average age of 80, suggesting a healthy community and bright prospects for longevity, based on the report.
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Pella
Nick Gesman
Welfare League Pays Over 200 For Aid
The Welfare League reported continuing aid to the needy on a large scale. Expenditures included 42.11 for coal and 41.05 for groceries. unpaid grocery bills stood at 108.29, with total March disbursements 147.59. Receipts since last report totaled 105.64 plus 58.61 from wood sales. Aid now reaches 10 families, double last year. The group accepted a gift of new hats from Mrs. L Goulooze and asked Mrs. Paul Scholte to contact her.
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Welfare League
Aschenbrenner
J. P. D. Gook
Fire damages the M. J. Van Gorp home in Mon day morning blaze
A large fire destroyed the M. J. Van Gorp residence at 1114 Broadway, Mon day morning, with flames and water damage spiraling through every room. The three year old daughter alerted the family and neighbors as firefighters battled the blaze for over an hour. Origin unclear but likely linked to a nearby gasoline stove near the furnace. loss fully insured.
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M. J. van Gorp
Broadway Street
Wesvunr
Inet
van Gorp
de Reus
Henry Westerhof
School Board Plans 15 Percent Salary Cuts Next Year
The Board met Monday to discuss a wage plan for next year. Salaries will be reduced by fifteen percent, saving over $6000. Consolidating grades one two and three at Lincoln school could save another $1100. Additional reductions in painting and repairs aim to cut costs by about $8000, lowering next year’s tax levy by 12 to 14 mills. Most teachers will be offered contracts at the reduced pay, except for two to be dropped due to the Lincoln school consolidation.
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Lincoln School
Chamber of Commerce Meets on Monday Evening
The Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday at 7:80 o clock after winter and spring vacations. Lunch will be served and important items of business will be up for consideration. The notice urges 100 percent attendance from all members.
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Chamber of Commerce
Egg Day At Farmers Union Draws Crowd
Wednesday event at the Farmers Union Shipping Association gathered hundreds of members and guests for Eye Day. William Priebe of Priebe and Sons provided guidance on egg grading and purchasing. Coffee and sandwiches were served as the crowd enjoyed the event.
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Farmers Union Shippin Association
William Priebe
Priebe and Sons
Priebe
Welfare League Opens Upstairs Office
The Community Welfare League has opened an office over Vanden Berg's barber shop with Jacob Plender in charge duties formerly performed by Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner. Plender oversees food and clothing distribution, donations may be brought there, and requests can be made for food clothing and fuel. A stove is placed and a telephone will be installed. Plender, chair of the local Red Cross chapter, can render real service in this effort.
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Community Welfare League
Vanden Berg
Jacob Plender
Carl Aschenbrenner
Plender
The
Red Cross Society
Carl F. Aschenbrenner
Chronicle
Aschenbrenner
Business Men’s Community Club
Aschenbrenners
Ladies of the Jury brings Edna May Oliver to town stage
A lighthearted film feature promotes RKO Radio Pictures comedy drama Ladies of the Jury at Pella Theatre on April 18 and 19. Edna May Oliver leads a cast including Jill Esmond Ken Murray Rosco Ates Kitty Kelly Lita Chevalier and Florence Lake in a backstage courtroom satire. The plot follows jurors as they clash over verdicts and vote persuasion with witty, filmish flair.
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Rko-Radio Pictures
Edna May Oliver
Pella Theatre
Filmland
Blue Oak
Show Boat
Jill Esmond
Pauline Frederick
Frederick Ballard
Lowell Sherman
Laughing Bootle
Fifteen Fires During the Year Reported by Pella Fire Chief
The Pella Fire Department annual report covers alarms from April 1, 1931 to March 31, 1932 totaling fifteen incidents. Entries list addresses, property uses, owners or occupiers, and losses with insurance coverage, noting spread to adjacent buildings in July 8 1931 fire and smoke damage to nearby structures on February 25 1932.
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Pella
Washington Street
Main Street
Tom and George Constantine
Royal Candy Co
J. H. de Vries
H. J. Boland
John Dykstra
Vandermeulen & Co
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Josson
M. Vander Linden
East Third Street
J. J. Sprado
West Washington Street
Jack Shortz
Columbus Street
H. van Brogen
Herold Sack
Franklin Street
Hoeksema & Tromp
Vander Ploeg Bakery
J. H. Cochrane
W. H. Vander Ploeg
John den Hartog
Broadway
James Edmond
H. Fenneman
Auto Stolen From Sully Man During Sunday Service
Sunday afternoon between 2 and 3, the 1930 Ford sedan owned by J. W. Van Wyk of Sully was taken while he attended services at the Protestant Reformed church. Police seek information to recover the vehicle and return it to its owner.
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J. W. van Wyk
Sully
Protestant Reformed Church
van Wyk
Aschenbrenner Candidacy Grows in State Senate Bid
Dr. Carl F. Aschenbrenner expands his campaign for state senator, pledging progressive yet practical reforms. He emphasizes duty, public service, and community welfare, advocating fair wages, tax reform, and democratized access to public benefits while opposing radical upheaval.
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
The family of MRS. A. J. KLYN and her children express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and after the death of their husband and father.
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A. J. Klyn
Ladies Glee Club Home Concert at First Reformed Church
The Ladies Glee Club of Central College presents a Home Concert for Pella friends on Tuesday evening April 19 at 7:45 at the First Reformed Church. The group, unable to tour this year, concentrates on a varied program of club numbers solos and a trio. Admission is free with a silver collection invited.
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Ladies’ Glee Club
Central College
Pella
First Reformed Church
Boys’ Glee Club
Iowa Coal Delivery Deals Offer 16c-20c Rates
Roy Kersbergen advertises coal delivery from Liter's Kirkville mine at 20 cents per bushel and Cox Riggen and Bishop coal at 16 cents. Prompt service on all orders. Phone Red 19 for Read the Chronicle Want Ads.
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Iowa
Kirkville
Cox, Riggen and
Bishop Coal
Roy Kersbergen
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Merchants Co-Operate
Pella Merchants
S. S
Mrs. Dunkin
M. & Stl
Iowa Clothiers
National Magazine
National Retail Clothier and Furnisher
Farmers Union
C. W. van Vark
City Council
Sully Man
Ladies Glee Club
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