Corn Hog Data Published For 600 Plus Farmers
The Chronicle releases a list of more than 600 farmers north of the Des Moines river in Lake Prairie Summit Polk and Red Rock townships who signed the government corn hog contracts under the agricultural adjustment program. The data include producer name farming unit acres corn litter farrowed hogs produced for market feeder and stocker hogs bought. Allotment Committee L T Newton chairs with S A Roberts H H Le Grand D S De Haan and John Hartley as assistants. The North Marion county list is partial with remaining names in other papers.
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Des Moines
Lake Prairie
Summit
Polk
Red Rock
L. T. Newton
S. A. Roberts
H. H. le Grand
D. S .de Haan
John Hartley
Marion County
Pella
Dog Tax Penalty Now In Force
County Auditor Gerald Paarde Kooper stated dog taxes due April 1 incur a $1 penalty after that date. He noted 1934 assessments are not due until 1985 and may be paid in spring and fall installments. Notices to dog owners were mailed to avoid the penalty and, if the list is certified after April 1, the $1 penalty must be added.
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Gerald Paardekooper
Road repair plea to improve Pella Knoxville route
A motorist writes to the Pella Chronicle urging continuous maintenance on the Pella to Knoxville road. The driver notes repeated center dirt and gravel buildup creating a hazardous driving condition and urges the maintainer to focus on a shorter section rather than a long loop between Knoxville and Pella.
Gypsy Romance at High School
The Boys and Girls Glee Clubs present Chonita a gypsy romance in three acts at the High School Auditorium on May 3 and 4. The operetta, based on Franz Liszt themes and arranged for high school voices by Ira B Wil son, follows Chonita a gypsy queen educated as a white girl who eventually returns to her gypsy roots and lover. Cast includes Henry Klein as Murdo Thelma Ulric Daya Lucille Hollebrands Robert Klein Ralph Meningaroness Viola Kaldenburg Ben Du Pree Lee Vriexe and a chorus with Stanescu family roles and guests in a sprawling cast.
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Franz Liszt
Ira B. Wilson
Stanescus
Chanfis
Murdo
Henry Klein
Chon
Thelma Ulric Daya
Lucille Hollebrands
Stefan
Sinipel
Robert Klei
Eile Stanescu
Ralph Meningaroness Stanescu
Viola Kaldenburg Gontad
Ben du Pree
Euit
Lee Vriexenor
Stanescu
Pella Groups Set For Track Meet And Musical Festival
The Pella High School track team will compete at a meet at Valley Junction on Saturday May 5. The high school orchestra will perform at the annual music festival in Indianola on Friday this week. The event involves all schools in the South Central Iowa conference.
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Valley Junction
Indianola
Lillian Payne Celebrates Birthday on Friday the Thirteenth
Miss Lillian Payne daughter of Dr and Mrs H C Payne and an instructor in Jefferson Iowa schools has a birthday on Friday April 13. The item notes other reports of events on Friday the 13th and invites readers to share memories.
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H. C. Payne
Jefferson
Iowa
Pella Falls 4 1 To Dallas In County Tourney
In the county tournament opener at Bussey Dallas defeated Pella 4 to 1 as Wisse pitched well with five hits allowed, fifteen strikeouts, and two walks. Pella had six hits but infield errors hurt them. The team meets Melcher Friday at Bussey, then hosts North High Des Moines next Tuesday.
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Wisse
Melcher
North High
Des Moines
New Pastor of Second Reformed Is Heard Sunday
Rev. Jacob Prins, new pastor of the Second Reformed church, delivered two discourses at both services to crowded audiences. He preached on John 3 16 noting salvation through Christ and the need to understand God as author of salvation. Prins stressed sin and the remedy and contrasted divine and human terms in salvation. He described himself as a pleasing, forceful speaker with an impressive delivery.
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Second Reformed Church
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God
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Woodrow Washer Deal From Van Den Berg Co
Van Den Berg Electric Co offers Woodrow Model 30 washers with a saving of 25 to 40 dollars due to a special purchase of 50 machines. Electric model price is 33.75 dollars and gas engine model 56.75 dollars. Read the ad for full particulars.
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Card of Thanks for Father’s Loss by Gertrude Plender
Gertrude Plender expresses heartfelt thanks to friends who offered sympathy, help, and flowers after the death of her father, gratefully acknowledging their kindness during bereavement.
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Gertrude Plender
Jacob Plender Answers Call At Home In Pella
Jacob Plender prominent citizen and Red Cross chairman dies at 76 after illness. Born December 7 1857 in the Netherlands he came to Pella in 1882. He served as city alderman and justice of the peace, led Democratic affairs, and devoted years to the Red Cross Welfare League and county relief efforts. Survivors include his daughter Gertrude and brother L Plender. Funeral services at 1 30 pm Monday at 510 Liberty Street and 2 pm at First Reformed Church.
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Permanent canteen planned for West Market park
The Pella Civic League executive committee favored building a permanent canteen at West Market park for event use. A two member committee will study size and cost, with city funding sought for public benefit. Next general meeting set for May 7 at the Baptist church with Rev Douwstra and J V Goad as speakers. New by laws adopted unanimously.
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J. V. Goad
Legion Joins With State In Auto Safety Drive
The Iowa American Legion and the state motor vehicle department launch a May 6 to May 12 auto safety campaign. All cars must be inspected free of charge at garages, including lights, brakes, steering and other parts. Owners receive a sticker and a clerk supplied certificate showing the inspection.
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State Motor Vehicle Department
Local citizen passes after long hours of service
The community mourns the death of a devoted father and civic figure named Plender who remained active until the end. Colleagues recall his cordial relations and note he refused to quit work, saying he would be done only when he died, a wish he nearly fulfilled.
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Small Blaze At D P Van Zee Home Early Wednesday
Firefighters responded to an alarm at the D P Van Zee residence at 209 Franklin Street early Wednesday. The fire caused by a spark falling on the roof was extinguished with only minor roof damage and no further harm reported.
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Franklin Street
Ordination of Prof L De Moor to Gospel Ministry
Professor L De Moor was examined for ordination by Kalamazoo Classis at Portage Reformed church on April 3 and was ordained at his home church First Kalamazoo on April 5. The service featured Rev Mulder of Western Theological Seminary and Rev Burssraaff, with Rev Hoek addressing the denomination. De Moor will continue teaching at Central College and gave a Barthian theology talk at Western Seminary on April 6.
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Kalamazoo
Portage Reformed Church
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Western Theological Seminary
James Burssraaff
Hoek
Japan
A. de Young
Central College
Western Seminary
Holland, Mich
Legionaires To Eat Beans Not Snijboonies
The Baty-Tucker Post American Legion plans a bean supper and social at Memorial Hall Knoxville on Tuesday evening May 1 inviting all Marion County WWI veterans. Notable out of county attendees include R J Laird Department Adjutant Major Harding Polk Wilkie L Harper and Fred Keating. All former service members in the county are urged to attend.
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Local Church Accepts Call for Rev Monsma to Lead
Members of the consistory of the Second Christian Reformed church have received word that Rev. Martin Monsma of Detroit Michigan has accepted the church call. He is expected to start within 30 to 60 days and will succeed Rev. D Hollebeck, the current pastor at Lynden Washington.
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Lynden
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Phil Olivier Dies Sudden at Home on East Third Street
Phil Olivier 62, died suddenly Monday morning about 6 30 at his East Third street home. Found in bathroom, he died in the arms of Bert Cox. Funeral at sister Mrs H C Nibbelink’s home then Third Reformed Church. Survived by six siblings.
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Dust storm hits Des Moines and northwestern Iowa
Visibility dropped to near zero as a dust storm swept across the state from northwestern Iowa. Heavy damage to winter wheat was reported, auto travel became hazardous, and United Airlines planes faced brief delays in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Rome celebrates 2687th birthday in Italy
Condensed News notes celebrate Rome’s 2687th birthday on Saturday. The item references global trivia from Moscow’s fireman sponsored cigarette card to Lindbergh’s earnings since 1928 and various US and international events including taxation on tips in England and a major mine disaster in Bosnia.
World's All Right Offer a Real Treat at Pella High
A community theater event titled The World's All Right is set at Pella High School Auditorium Thursday and Friday evenings. The show features home talent with about 150 cast and chorus members ready to perform after successful dress rehearsals. Advance ticket sales are strong at Heerema's drug store, with reservations for tonight and Friday performances beginning Friday morning.
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Pella High School
Heerema
Miss Blake Re-Elected To Teaching Post At High School
The local board of education met at the high school after a Women's Federated Club protest over the proposed dismissal of Ruth Blake home economics teacher. The board held an executive session and voted to renew her contract for another year after considering both sides.
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Federated Club
Sixty nine Polk county liquor cases listed
A Saturday compiled list by B H Wright deputy clerk of district court shows Polk county liquor violations reported from January 1 to April 1. Cases include 28 vagrancy by habitual drunkenness, 17 driving while intoxicated, 8 liquor violation, 7 illegal possession, 1 illegal manufacture bootlegging and selling beer Sunday. Wright notes each county clerk must provide such a list under the liquor law.
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B. H. Wright
Wright
Acknowledgments From the Bakker Family
The Bakker family thanks those who offered sympathy and letters during their bereavement and illness time. Clarence A. Knutson of Cerro Gordo County spoke at the Adel courthouse Saturday night, noting that 83 percent of the people bear 100 percent of government costs and that state wealth escapes taxation.
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J. W. Bakker
Clarence A. Knutson
Cerro Gordo County
Adel
Senate adop ts forcible report on b 89 to 28
A Senate action adopted a report on the forcible issue by an 89 to 28 vote. The wording reflects a formal committee or chamber decision reported in terse terms. No further context or names are provided in the fragment.
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