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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
5
The council discussed a petition tied to pricing changes and the impact on fairness. Mayor De Haan noted the Women’s Federated Club's Dutch windmill project near the highway and the Buildings and Grounds Committee was empowered to act on related actions. Spring cleanup dates were set for ward-by-ward collection on May 1 and 2.
Ottumwa to Des Moines road condition prompts Chamber of Commerce meeting. A motion asks the State Highway Commission to improve No. 63 and pave to connect with Polk and Mahaska counties. Other items include road north of town, rock crushing for road beds, lighting and water bill handling, and urging action against city rat infestations.
Vander Lovat and John Mc Connell of the Farmers Union deny any organization backing the Burial association formed last week. They say the group relies on individuals for support and that only one of seven executive board members is a Farmers Union member. The correction blames misinformation, not discrediting the Union.
Kiwanis Club hosts an upcoming event with speakers from Pella and Berni, expecting a large turnout. Organizers anticipate a festive program and strong community turnout for the evening.
The J C Penney Co plans a national spring convention in Kansas City at the Hotel President led by A W Hughes and attended by executives from the home office. The event features buying sessions, manager initiations, and a banquet. The firm cites 117 Midwest and West store acquisitions, 65 new stores opened, and a goal of 500 new locations this year, with past year sales over 176 million and a 216 million target. The company now lists 1212 stores in its ranks.
Enthusiastic gathering of Pella Golf Club members Friday aimed to energize for the season. Committees were named to boost membership and to manage grounds upkeep with volunteer effort, with nine committees planned to oversee greens and work days set for Thursday and Friday.
Readers are asked who owns the oldest Pella Chronicle issue or predecessor newspapers from the last 50 years or more. Bring any old number to the office. ownership will be acknowledged and the item returned to the owner.
Nick Bogaards at age 80 reflects on decades of change from horse and buggy to cars, farm life to city living, and decades of family ties. He and his wife have found happiness in the Home for the Aged while eight children and grandchildren sustain religious commitments and optimistic resilience.
The Central college Men's Glee Club drew a large Sioux Center audience on Sunday and again at a school program on Monday. Violin solos by Mr. Boat and other numbers received high praise from attendees, with crowds filling the church and hallway alike.
A Friday afternoon blaze at Pella Creamery started when a spark ignited a crate of shingles on the roof. The city fire department arrived and used chemical apparatus to extinguish the fire. Proximity to the business district drew a sizable crowd that dispersed quickly after control.
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Niemyer who died at her home in this city on Thursday morning will be held at nine thirty at the home and at ten oclock in Oakwood cemetery. She was 49 years old. Surviving are two sisters Miss Altje Vieswinkel and Mrs William Ververs, both of this city, and a brother John Vieswinkel.
Central States Co in new quarters occupying the building that once housed McGregor Furniture. The company moved its offices and display space to the larger premises last Friday, with management expressing high satisfaction and noting the advantages over the old location. The McGregor stock and fixtures had previously moved to Oskaloosa.
Farmers Co operative Exchange will move its stock and fixtures next week into the building previously occupied by Central States Electric. The present quarters will be used by Hoeksma and Trump for a manufacturing venture, but no definite details or timing are available at press time.
The Mesa Journal-Tribune reports the opening of the First National Bank building on April 6 in Mesa Arizona. L H Van Spanckeren, born in the city, is cashier. Arizona and California officials attended with messages and floral tributes. Deposits rose from 4000 to over 1000000 since 1892.
The Van Den Berg Electric Co reports a telegram from the Frigidaire factory noting strong National Cold Control Demonstration Week interest across the United States and requests to extend the display through the week. In Pella homes, five Frigidaires have been sold this week to Mrs. R. A. Awtry, John Ulrich Jr, L. W. Hartley, Dan Meulpolder, and Dr. J. E. Schultz. Frigidaire plants in Dayton, Ohio cover 800000 square feet across No. 1 and 2, with No. 2 touted as the largest one-story factory of its kind. Frigidaire leads electric refrigerator manufacturing, outpacing rivals combined.
City council met in regular session on April 16, 1929 with Mayor De Haan presiding. Reports approved include bond payments for street improvements sewer and park bonds, wages for light plant workers, coal bill of 496.45, and various committee referrals. The sanitation and street departments received actions on culverts, cleanup dates, and dump road clearance. Petition from Ladies Federated Club for rate reduction filed. adjourned after routine adjournment.
A nighttime break in at the Manhattan station yielded stolen motor oil and related items. Police report no cash or valuables taken, and investigators suspect Ed Benabetmanag may be involved, with barrels untouched.
A. T. Boot died Sunday morning at 8 48 at his home 1209 Columbus Street Pelle after long illness with cancer. Funeral was Tuesday at 2 pm at Second Reformed Church with Rev Jacobs and Rev Goulooze. He had been in state hospital Iowa City for treatment and surgery revealed cancer. Survived by widow Elizabeth De Heer and three sons Lester Marion Elmer all at home. Marion ill with pneumonia.
The Classis of Pella met in regular spring session Tuesday April 9 1929 at 9 00 a m in the Second Reformed Church of Pella Iowa The Reverend L A Brunsting of Sully became president and Reverend J A De Jong of Leighton was temporary clerk All churches were present except Killduff The reports showed prosperity but noted great needs and work to be done and urged liberal support for church work The classis planned for new fields praised the state of religion called for deeper spiritual life and sacrifice Three widows and three students were recommended for funds and missionary labors Delegates to General Synod at Holland Michigan Next June Primary and Secondary delegates appointed for Particular Synod at Orange City Iowa May 1 Evening service featured sermons by Reverend G Menning on Marks of True Christianity and Place of Youth in the Church President Stated Clerk George Hankamp
The clerk of the district court issued licenses since the last report for ANG Thornburg Pleasantville and Legal Marie Shivvers Knoxville. The report lists births: Thomas Hubert son of Mr and Mrs Hubert M Havner Bussey born March 25. Jane E daughter of Mr and Mrs Milo D Long Washington township born March 25. Herman D son of Mr and Mrs Albert B Ver Meer Washington township born March 19. John Asherry son of Mr and Mrs Jay Murphy Knoxville born March 1.
Des Moines state officers monitor five trunks claimed to contain liquor. A leak from one five gallon can aroused officials as two strangers pursued the trunks while Sheriff Clark suspects the shipment was intended for Des Moines. The contents may have been opened en route and part removed.
Andrew Drimmelin, manager of the Farmers Co operative Exchange, will sever his connection around June 1 after five years of credited service. He led growth from a weak start, and the firm seeks a successor with plans for a longer transition. his future remains undecided but possibly retirement.
An upcoming poultry meeting is set for Tuesday evening April 28 at Memorial hall to hear committee reports on finance and membership and plan the organization. The group aims to stage the annual show here and seeks backing to ensure success inviting all poultry raisers fanciers and interested locals to attend.
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