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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1934

Page

5

Chamber Commerce Sponsors Home Talent Play

The Chamber of Commerce plans two performances April 26 and 27 at the High school auditorium. The cast includes 150 locals with Jimmy Waddell as announcer and Ruth Hollowell as Jane Rogers. The plot centers on saving a radio station from ruin amid talent walkouts and ads sales, with a backstage broadcast angle and musical numbers.

Chamber of Commerce Jimmy Waddell Dinkell Dinkell Pickles Inc Charles Dykstra Dinell Dr. Fultz Bill Collector Joe Hespers Kuyper Gertrude Bruinekool Gertie Green New Orleans le Cocq Sunshine Chorus Leona Witzenburg Mary le Coca Roth Vriezelaar Helen Bogard Ota de Winter Lillian Crum Betty Lankelma Wynona Vander Linden Thelma Ulrich Henrietta Hoksbergen Dorothy Johnston Viola Kaldenberg Margaret Vande Keift Alberta de Joode Norma Olivier Marie Jansz Maxine Gaass Joan Kuyper Helen Schilder Ruth Heerema Freda van Zante Wilma van Gorp Incille Hollebrands Sther Ruth Bosch ‘Ardys Klein ‘Dancing Chorusee Virginia van Gorp Margaretta Slob Leta Anne Vander Pol Dorothy van Roekel Pauline Hoogenakker Margaret J. van Si Simpkins Fred Dekker Hiram -Billy Fitch Hill-Billy George Gezel Jennings Palmfeist John Liter Frankie Johnnie Cate Si Yfred Johnson Johnnie Anthony Wesseling E. Schultz Nelly Blys Dy Grain Street Vamp Willard the Trinter Smokey Joe

Application Blanks for Business Men

The Chronicle reports the state board of assessment and review mandates a sales tax permit for all businesses. A 50 cent fee must accompany each application. Blanks are available via county treasurers banks chamber of commerce and town and city clerks.

Chronicle State Board of Assessment Chamber of Commece

Reverend Jacob Prins Installed at Second Reformed Church

Reverend Jacob Prins was installed Wednesday evening as pastor of the Second Reformed Church in a formal ceremony featuring hymns prayers and a sermon. His career included Hope College Western Theological Seminary and prior pastorates in Overisel Grand Rapids and Forest Grove.

Jacob Prins Second Reformed Church Faulkes Nenga Herbregste Williams G. Menning A. Haverkamp J. Wesselink D.D J. Prins George Men Rey. Prins Fulton Ill Hope College Preparatory School Hope College Western Theological Seminary Prins Overeisel, Mich Trinity Church Grand Rapids Bethany Forest Grove Calvary Reformed Church Calvary Church College Y State Western Social Conference Michigan

Acute relief crisis in Marion county unmet need grows

In Des Moines county meeting at Kirkwood hotel county relief workers report 369 on relief rolls with 200 more expected as unemployed numbers rise. Officials cite overdrawn funds, discuss county and federal work relief options, costs, and dwindling state aid amid broad funding gaps. Eight counties discuss their issues with the state committee.

Marion County County Emergency Relief Committee State Committee Kirkwood Hotel Des Moines M. D. Twitty OWA Paardekooper Twitty Washington CWA Iowa

Knutson to Speak in Pella on April 23

C A Knutson of Clear Lake Iowa Republican candidate for Governor will speak at Pellas High School auditorium Monday evening April 23 at eight oclock He will discuss The Gross Income Tax to address his audience with a focus on tax policy and state government implications.

C. A. Knutson Clear Lake Iowa Pella Knutson

Candidates Announce for County Offices in June Primary

Herman E Anspach declares candidacy for county recorder on the Democratic ticket citing qualifications in county affairs. Edd De Haas runs for county board 1936 term as a dirt farmer. Wilhelmina Wilkes a Marion county school teacher and Democrat also seeks county recorder. Hen Smith farmer from Columbia area announces for county board of supervisors 1935 term. All are subject to Democratic voters in the June primary.

Herman E. Anspach Anspach Edd de Haas de Haas Wilhelmina Wilkes Marion Smith Columbia Board of Supervisors

Thieves Enter Central Park Cafe Friday Night

Thieves entered the Central Park Cafe between midnight and dawn in an apparent robbery attempt. They gained entry via a rear door, damaged a window, and proceeded through an enclosed porch to a back hallway. No merchandise appeared stolen, though suspects linked to a tire shop burglary were suspected but not proven.

Central Park Cafe Meulpolder Brothers O and P Tire and Battery

W J Wilson in Marion County Supervisor Race

The Chronicle reports W J Wilson seeks re election to the Marion county board of supervisors for the 1935 term. His efficiency while filling the unexpired Reynolds term is cited as reason for voter consideration.

the Chronicle W. J. Wilson Marion County Board of Supervisors Wilson Reynolds

College Cook Book Printed by Central College Ladies Auxiliary

The new college cook book from Central College Ladies Auxiliary is on the presses this week and will be available by May 1. It offers a side stitched binding for 1.00 or a hand sewn binding for 1.25, with 200 pages of recipes and a waterproof cover. Proceeds support a worthy call in the Chronicle Want Ads.

New College Central College H. W. Pletenpol Pelia Calli

Express Co Opens Uptown Office in Community

Express Co expands with an Uptown office as Railway Express Agency coordinates with Western Union Telegraph offices for forwardable packages. Miss Florence Black of Western Union authorized to receipt for packages and quote rates. Existing agency at Miss Marie Rhynsburger's Needle Shop remains, with Western Union receiving station, free inbound delivery, and free pickup on forwarding.

C. F. Dykstra Railway Express Agency Western Union Telegraph Offices Florence Black Western Union Marie Rhynsburger Western Union Telegraph Office

Marion County First in Nation to Receive Pay

Marion county officials in Des Moines outlined plans for public presentation of the United States first corn hog checks under the 350 million dollar program. Budget for the Marion county production control association was received in Washington and mailed April 10. Local leaders expect civic groups in Knoxville to help celebrate the arrival of the nation’s first payments amid invitations to state officials and farm leaders.

Marion County Des Moines United States Agricultural Adjustment Association Marion County Production Control Association A. G. Black Ralph Smith State Committee Washington, D. C Smith L. T. Newton Walter Brown Marion County Association Knoxville Washington State Board of Review

County Auditor and family survive highway crash

County Auditor G. W. Paardekooper Mrs. Paardekooper and their daughter were crowded off highway No. 6 by an intoxicated truck driver on a Sunday morning while en route to Des Moines for a county emergency relief meeting. Their car was pushed against a guard rail and narrowly avoided going through it, leaving the trio shaken but uninjured.

G. W. Paardekooper Paardekooper Des Moines County Emergency Relief Committee

William Bakker Dies at 24 in Denver Sanitarium

William F Bakker son of Mr and Mrs J W Bakker died Monday at Bethesda sanitarium Denver Colorado after heart trouble lung illness and suffering He was born Oct 10 1909 near Pella Iowa attended Central College and Western Theological Seminary He returned to Iowa and left with family for services at home and Third Reformed church Oakwood burial Survived by brother Frank and sisters Jeanette Adelphine and Sarah with many friends

Central Mr. Bakker Pella Valley Rural School Academy of Central College Western Theological Seminary Holland Mich Bethesda Sanitarium Denver Bakker Central College Central Ray Hit Frank Jeanette Adelphine Sarah Heavenly Father

Condensed News of State and Nation

A wide array of brief items reports J N Darling to speak at the Isaak Walton league convention Farm and Home Hour. Hog marketings next quarter trimmed from 1933 totals. New car sales in northwest Iowa stay strong into Q1. Norma Talmage wins Mexican divorce from Joseph Schenck. Roosevelt outlines bills for Congress, cites need for more relief funds. Retailers warned against selling below cost plus 10 percent for labor. News of Rochette suicides and Gaston Rochette. Union Pacific ballet world premiere in Chicago and Indianola Sunday cinema. Judge issues restraining order against Schissler dairy. Chicago schools plan psychological exams after Dorette Zietlow death. Morris Peterman returned to Eldora training school. J Nance Garner’s brother Jolly Garner dies in El Paso. Akron log story prompts notes from Helen Black. Oklahoma guards prepare to prevent delinquent tax sales. Military restraint on county treasurers ordered.

Burial Association Has Open House

An advertisement announces the Pella Cooperative Burial Association will hold open house at 1801 Main Street on Thursday April 26 Friday April 27 and Saturday April 28. The event aims to acquaint the public with the service they offer.

Pella Co-operative Burial Association Main Street

Bids Sought for Porter Grove Cemetery Upkeep 1934

Notice calls for bids to mow grass and weeds and handle general upkeep at Porter Grove Cemetery during the 1934 season. Bids must be received by A. C. Van Houweling no later than Friday April 20. The board may reject any or all bids.

Portergrove Cemetery A. C. van Houweling

Pella City Council Approves Recreational Center Purchase

Pella city council, in a 4 to 2 vote, approves using May and June electricity at fixed April bills to boost consumption. They also regulate beer sales and grant permits to Central Park Cafe and Dutch Inn Cafe. Two fire bells are approved. city buys two Independence Street lots for a recreational center. Plans include annual clean up days April 30 May 1 and May 2 3.

Central Park Cafe W. P. Koopmans Dutch Inn Cafe Elmer Hartgraves Central Park and Dutch Inn Dan Oulpolder Clifford G. Wade Fire Department Chronicle Hoekesma Independence Street East First East Second Streets W. H. Vander Ploeg J. H Cochrane Pella City Light and Water Department William A. Schriener

Jacob Plender Suffered Stroke in City

Jacob Plender city assessor and popular citizen is critically ill at his Liberty street home after a seizure at the Klyn oil station on East First street last Saturday afternoon between 4 and 5. He had been about his duties earlier, enrolling people under the old age pension law, and was found in a semi-conscious state with his left side paralyzed. Doctors say he remains in a serious condition as friends hope for improvement.

Jacob Plender Liberty Street Klyn East First Street Plender Art de Cook Gradus Klein Mr. Plender

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Chamber Commerce Alyn Coca William Bakker Colo William F. Bakker J. W. Bakker J.N Ding) Darling United States Bureau of Biological Survey Isaak Walton League of America Norma Talmage Joseph Schenck Roosevelt Civil Works Administration Federal Relief Administration Congress N. H. Nielson Henri Rochette Gaston America Union Pacific Chicago Indianola William H. Holly Lloyd V. Schissler His People’s Dairy James B. McCahey Board of Education Dorette Zietlow George Rogalski Morris Peterman McCook Nebraska Iowa Training School For Eldora Jolly Garner John Nance Garner el Paso Texas Garner United States Mounted Customs Helen Black York Pennsylvania Barnegat Miss Black National Guardsmen W. H. Murray Oklahoma Burial Association Diamond Black Coal Co NRA Dangerously
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