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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1938

Page

8

For Sale Chevrolet Coupe and Settee

For sale one Chevrolet coupe and a settee in good condition. Contact Mr. Bennink by phone at Blue 299. Also advertised is a yearling steel cal l, inquire Jennie Simonse at Columbus Street SO. Trico Windshield Wiper service offering complete stock of repair parts from Hoeksema Bros. Garage. Used cars trucks.

Bennink Jennie Simonse Columbus Street TRICO Hoeksema Bros White Way Auto CO

Clements Announces Candidacy for State Representative

L R Clements declares his bid for State Representative in Marion County to benefit citizens, subject to the Democratic Primary on June 6, 1938. He cites experience from the last Legislature as a key asset.

Marion County L. R. Clements

Bogaard enters Marion County primary for Board of Supervisors nomination

Arie H. Bogaard announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the Marion County Board of Supervisors. He states the decision rests with Democratic voters in the June primaries.

Marion County Board of Supervisors Arie H. Bogaard

Candidate announces Republican bid for Marion County treasurer

L F Bousquet declares candidacy for nomination to the office of Marion County treasurer on the Republican ticket at the June primary.

Marion County L. F. Bousquet

Clarence A. Kading Seeks Republican County Attorney Nomination

Marion County voters are informed that Clarence A. Kading will seek the Republican nomination for County Attorney at the June primary. This declaration outlines his candidacy and intent to stand for the office.

Candidacy Notice for Marion County Treasurer Auditor

J Rex Wedd of Marion County announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer at the June primary. Hollis L Byler supports the Auditor race on the same Democratic ticket.

Democratic Candidate Seeks renomination for Clerk post

A statement declares intent to run again as a Democrat for the District Court Clerk nomination. The candidate emphasizes support from voters and faces the June primary as the determining step in the race.

Wilhelmina Wilkes Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Recorder

County Recorder candidate Wilhelmina Wilkes files for the Democratic nomination ahead of the June primary election. The contest will determine the party’s nominee for the County Recorder seat.

County Auditor Candidate Announces Bid in Marion County

Ray L. Dietrick announces candidacy for the office of County Auditor of Marion County on the Democratic ticket. The nomination is subject to the voters at the primaries on June 6. The statement appears as a formal political filing in the county notices.

Wilhelmina Wilkes Paul J. Grumman Marion County Ray L. Dietrick

County Supervisor race for Marion County 1940 term

Voters in Marion County face the Democratic primary in June for the County Supervisor position on the Board of Supervisors. Jerry Speed is the named candidate vying for the seat in the 1940 term.

Notice of Probate of Will in Marion County Iowa

Knoxville Iowa April 4 1928 notice that G H Gosselink deceased has a written will on file in the Clerk of the District Court office Marion County Iowa set for hearing at 10 00 AM on May Yth 1928 in Knoxville town to prove validity of instrument Objections must be on file by the hour. DON L REMY Clerk of District Court

Knoxville Iowa District Court of Iowa Marion County G. H. Gosselink Town Don L. Remy

Hackett Hatchery Offers Low Cost City Chicks

Head expense of city hatcheries outlines guaranteed quality chicks at lower prices. Hackett Hatchery hatches Rocks Leghorns New Hampshires and Hybrids. Pick up eyes in Pella for custom hatching. Located 2 miles west of Leighton, contact Pella 62.

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Gardening Time Builds Health For Indoor Workers

Time spent in gardening is time spent in building health, especially for those whose work keeps them indoors. Who does not enjoy fresh vegetables. Bankers advise paying by check, but sometimes safer to receive cash.

Quiet Town Election Yields Light Vote and Clear Victory

In Marion County voters cast a sparse ballot with only 160 citizens turning out. The Citizens ticket swept the mayor C W Gurney treasurer C E Dyer and assessor E A Thornburg, while council seats went to W H Myers Merritt Peffers W C Nelson Ransom Beem and L K Hardin. The Peoples ticket had limited success with three names, leaving several seats blank. Myers was re elected and Peffers Nelson Hardin Beem joined the council. Gurney Dyer and Thornburg were re elected. The federal aid critique notes broad demands for expenditure yet blame on government for extravagance. The piece laments the life of a statesman.

Citizens C. W. Gurney C. E. Dyer E. A. Thornbure W. H. Myers Merritt Peffers W. C. Nelson Ransom Beem L. K. Hardin

News From Nearby Towns Abbreviated Patient Updates

Mrs Tone Kiein who cared for Jacob De Ronde fell ill and returned home to Pella. Mrs Helen Mennin assisted and Jacob showed slight improvement while his limb remained drained from a Friday procedure. Visits came from Vander Werft and several others to the De Ronde and Vander Werff homes.

Tone Kiein Jacob de Ronde Pella Helen Mennin Jacob Newton Art Jerry Iday P Vander Werft Joha Anden Geo George Peery Mo Spy Lorene Saily Lester Hac Betty Lem Des Moines Vander Werff Suni M Prairie Arie Vink Frank Logan An of Albert Interiaine Vanden Berg Marion Vander Kieft Saturnight Sup Henry van Mauren Oak Towsa Avie Meyer Art Vander Weeff Rus

Marriage Unites Sparks and Steener in Oskaloosa

In Oskaloosa the Presbyterian parsonage witnessed the marriage of Freda Sparks, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Sparks, to Lowell Steener, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Sleener. The bride wore a beige dress with Parisian accessories. the couple will reside in Ottumwa where the groom is employed.

Missionary Union Meeting at First Reformed Church

A Missionary Union gathering was held at the First Reformed Church last Thursday with Miss Sue Waddell of New York in charge organizing the program and leading the event.

First Reformed Church Miss Sue Waddell New York

Local residents host visits and travel for family and citizenship

Fifield residents Mrs. and Mrs. Win Zegers with Hendreka travel to Des Moines for citizenship papers. John Bloodsworth family visit Eddyville to see his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kuiper and children hold Sunday dinner. Pete Vanden Berg and family guests at Pearcefal. Keuning home welcomes Newt Keuning Gere rit Den Besten and two children. Shenhoek family and Henry Keuning with Dorothy join Dora Mel. John Vanden Berp and two children attend Kus ter dinner at G. J. Klein home near Monroe. Win Zegers family dine in Killduff with son John Zeg. Mrs. Jake Mol visits from Knoxville. Rexreat dies Friday from a heart attack. funeral at Otley Reformed Church Monday. condolences to the Rexreat family.

Win Zegers Hendreka Des Moines John Bloodsworth Eddyville Blooworth Mroa Ralph Kuiper Pearcefal Pete Va den Berg Soul Keuning Bane Newt Keuning Gererit den Besten Sam Shenhoek Wily Henry Keuning Dorothy Dora Mel We HL Verwers Caro John Vanden Berp Kuster G. J. Klein Monroe Zesers Tamily Killduff John Zeg Jake Mol Knoxville Mondrank Rexreat Otley Re Eichurch Resreat

Easter Dinner and Local Club Notes in New Sharon

Taintor Mr and Mrs Porter Hull and Miss Arlene Hadley shared Easter dinner with Homer Wall. The I G IT club met with Mrs Buford Pethoven Thursday afternoon with twelve members and three visitors. roll call and house cleaning tips followed, lunch was served. Next meeting with Mrs Ed Northcutt on April 29. William Allen, wintering in Chicago with son Vivian, arrives to spend summer with daughter Mrs Hamer Hull. Virginia Garner staying with Jeff Willemsen, Paul Dimit back to work in Oskaloosa, Harold Thompson and two boys visited Kellogg. Merle Arment and Nellie Marian Garrett visited Grinnell. Frank Evans of Oskaloosa returning home after Easter. Carpenter crews improving porch at Leslie Williams home near New Sharon. Mary Stauhan farm home rebuilt, contractor Barney Menge of Petia. Mrs Holcomb, mother of Li ter Holcomb, died Sunday evening. Paul Pothoven and Mrs Jiramie Pottert entertaining wheop.

Porter Hull Arlene Hadley Homer Wall's 1. G Buford Pethoven Ed Northcutt William Allen Vivian Chicago Hamer Hull Kaven Virginia Garner Raymond Garner New Sharon Jeff Willemsen Paul Dimit Oskaloosa Harold Thompson Lepard Kellogg Merle Arment Grinnell Nellie Marian Garrett Ferne Garrett Des Moines Charles Garner Frank Evans Sunds M Poe Rickard Rock Nd Te Rickrd Don Grant Glen Newton Buford Pot Heven Ward Taylor Leslie Williams Mary Staurhan Barney Menge Petia Holcomb Liter Holcomb Paul Welsh Paul Pothoven Jiramie

Renaud Home Visitor Visit Notes Scarlet Fever lists

Mrs. Ray Ludwick and another couple called at the Russel Renaud home in Oskaloosa on Saturday. The Renauds and Ralph Richards of Pella have all been affected by scarlet fever, with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Northcutt hosting visitors at their home.

Ray Ludwick Russel Renaud Renauds Ralph Richards Pella Earl Northcutt

Cash Payments at Age 65 for Iowa Workers

Iowans who worked in industrial or commercial employment after December 31, 1936 and reached 65 may file for cash payments under the Federal old age insurance plan. Claims use two forms from the Social Security Board Des Moines Old Federal Building office, with help to complete. The payment equals 3.5 percent of earnings between December 21 and the 65th birthday, based on wages reported by employers.

Buel Williamson Social Security Board Des Moines Social Secur Board Des Moine

Thieves Burglarize Freemont Store and Leave Safe Equipment

About three months after the W. P. Rhoades general store at Fre mont was robbed on January 18 1938 thieves smashed the McKaskey safe register and accounting gear. They piled notes and accounts in weeds on Ira Eldridge’s farm seven miles northeast of Ottumwa where an axe lay nearby. Rhoades salvaged the papers and the gear is now on display in his store. Mr Eldridge noticed the equipment last Thursday and alerted Rhoades on Saturday.

W. P. Rhoades General Store Fremont Ira Eldridge Ottumwa McKaskey Safe Register Rhoades Eldridge Oskaloosa Herald

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Joe Awtry Reasner Walter Ackerman Chronicle Office W. L. Lunt Searshoro Washington Street Ulrich Motor Co E. S. Dunkin Univers Street Palmqui Dale Vander Pol John van Dyke P. D Forrest Ver Ploeg J. Rbynsburger Phot Red T. B John W Kari Keen Auto van Gorp Tire Co Ray de Haan Chevrolet van Gorp Tire Company L. Vander Linden Lence Germent Bus Amsterdam Hill Elmelen Gerrit Engbers C. H. Vander Linden A. B. van Houweling Auto Company White Way Auto Company O & P Tire & Battery Service Van's Motor Service van Gorp Sully WM. Dieleman Sully, Iowa Bert Kersbergen Hoeksema & Trump Financial Credit System Leland K. Croll Kodak Goldr Photo Co Buerkens White House Seeeour Buerkens Mfg. CO Cook’s Harold Hocksema Garage Vander Linden Rpublican Clarence A. Kading J. Rex Wedd Hollis L. Byler The Ford Dealer Aes R&g Don LR Board of Supers Jerry Speed Delno Hall Univ. St Ramseyer Hatcheries Ésxatoosa, Iowa Knoxville Rendering Company Des Moines By Products Co B. J. Brom Hatchery BABY Federal Land Bank Farms M. D. Taylor Oskaloosa, Jowa Rose Hill Sally Ami Oeste Texas Arizona California Mildred de Jong Town University Hospital le City Fred Te Jong 3. C. de Bruin Frances Arnold de Bruin Larry Bussey Frances de Bruin Leslie McGregor Near Reasnor B. Huyter Helen Dieleman RK. Dieleman Christian Reformed Church Anne Wisterhof Goldfield Gerrit Wiseerho Mary Gosselink ALC Will Nibbelink Freda Sparks C. J. Sparks Lowell Steener B. Sleener Searsboro Presbyterian Parsonage Or Will Smith Wis Kis Wisterhof Gerrit Wiserhof J. Holtenps Burnham A.C. Boat Wilbur Sparks Jennie Budding Doc Hudding R.a.de Jong D. Sjaurdemi Warren Impin Marshalltown K. B. Ver Steegh Will van Wyk Lynnville Adrian Rozendaal Lad Aid Society the Reformed Church C. de Pringer Gerrit Wisgerhof K. A. de Jong van Dyk Kate Huyser B. van Kampen Gerrit Vani der Pol J. Hartjers Fifield Taintor Pella Rendering Works Guaranty Loan Equitable, Inc Avenue E. Oskaloosa, LA John Liter Sargent & Co John Wynberg Main Shira Mabel’ Schott Paul Barth Geo. Lankelma Marion County State Bank R. M. Martin Wsington Street J. W. Bosveld Osteopathic Drs. Kramer and Kramer Nellie Main Street F. F. Carpenter Franklin Street C. I. Fox Liberty Streets J. J. Sybenga, M. D North Side Square Joe de Koning New England
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