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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1931
Page
7
Annual health report to City Council by Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner shows 52 deaths and 41 births in 1930 with an average death age of 59. Heart disease led with ten deaths, followed by apoplexy seven, pneumonia five, and cancer four. no infectious disease deaths.
A Baptist Fathers and Sons banquet drew 66 men and many boys to the church parlors on Tuesday. Rev J M Carlson of Monroe gave the principal address, with E V Good, Robert Goodhart and others contributing talks and toasts. The evening featured an elaborate menu and a first real banquet for many youngsters in attendance.
Pres ton Steenhoek of Star Oil notes that one Pella service station alone paid 1000 to the state in March. About a dozen other stations also show strong business and farmers with tractors contribute additional funds directly. He warns the public road-building fund growing and demands more financial support as roads must be built faster.
John Den Berger aged 94 celebrated Tuesday at home with his daughter Mrs. Jake Veenstra in South Main Street. About 85 friends visited in the afternoon and 20 in the evening, with 12 children and around 50 grandchildren attending, most from family. He recalls crossing the Atlantic at age ten and old pioneer hardships, noting a long life of thrift and relative comfort despite earlier labor. He has lived in Pella 30 years and with his daughter 10 years, his wife dying in 1917. His health remains good, though eyesight and hearing are impaired, and his main pleasure is visiting with friends and recalling days past.
Local pilot Elias Rolenbrander partners with business men to offer a 10 mile plane ride from Bert Ver Meer farm near Pella on May 2 and May 9. Tickets cost 1.50 with a big page ad urging readers to clip and bring cash. Rolenbrander also has agency for several airplane types and invites inquiries.
A thorough effort by residents and city workers on Monday through Wednesday cleared another year of accumulated rubbish. Streets and premises look better, reflecting the community spirit. Children and adults are congratulated for volunteering to keep the city clean and healthy.
The Van Veen Van Hemert American Legion post held a regular fall meeting to discuss a special election for issuing bonds to build a municipal swimming pool. A committee will approach other city groups, and Memorial Day speaker R W Calflesh of Des Moines was invited. The post also planned landscaping for the Legion lot and announced a future Memorial Day program.
Pella is listed among 704 U S cities on the Red Cross honor roll for exceeding drought appeal goals. A letter from St Louis to local chairman Jacob Plender notes the chapter’s strong Red Cross activity and cites March 16 Courier reports as context.
Announcement of Central college Men’s Glee Club returning from eastern tour. Home concert at the High School auditorium on Tuesday evening May 5. Public invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment and boost the college.
J. H. Reuvers invites the public to inspect Chenille rugs made from old rugs carpets and discarded materials at his Tiny Shop. Those with cast off material are asked to bring it in to see reversible rug possibilities and potential craft use.
Pow ers Hapgood of the Columbia Conserve company will speak on A Business Without a Boss at the Second Reformed church this evening at 7 45 oclock He will describe the Hapgood Brothers thirteen years of employee self government in a socialized industry with no unemployment and payed healthcare vacation and a year retained staff He appears at universities and clubs in Iowa under Y M C A auspices and is in town for a twenty day visit sponsored by Central College and local churches There is no admission or collection
An open competitive examination is announced for the positions of Clerk and Carrier at the Pella Iowa post office. Forms and instructions are obtainable from Art Klein, Secretary Civil Service Board, Pella Post Office, or from the Eighth Civil Service District in St. Paul Minnesota. Applications must be filed by May 2 1981 with the District Secretary. Local Secretary U S B.
The Central College Men’s Glee Club concluded a three week East tour with twenty concerts in Reformed churches across Illinois Michigan New York and New Jersey. Hudson Daily Star praised the recital as among the best by a college group. Dr John Y Brook of Plainfield praised the concert and church offering close to eighty dollars plus fifty more. Trinity church extended a standing invitation. Home concert set for May fifth at the High School auditorium with a call for strong local support.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will begin its annual poppy sale to aid disabled veterans. The poppy memorial honors World War I dead, symbolizing sacrifice and remembrance as colonel John McCrae’s poem echoes across fields of poppies.
Residents praise Officer Paul Grundman for breaking up a Sunday night loafing scene at Memorial Hall. The problem, centered around stained glass windows and crowds, drew Legion concern but lacked official cooperation until police intervened.
Campus events highlight a day of talks and performances. Hapgood discusses socialized business principles at chapel and a later public address at Second Church after lunch with the Business Men's club. The day also features a state Peace Contest with six college delegates delivering orations and prize money.
Knoxville Iowa April 29 a new racketeer lurks in youth circles as boys scout hiding spots of liquor vendors and hijack peddled booze. Four ounce to pint hoards are delivered in bottles while observers trace illicit stash sites. Younger buyers face delivery risks and higher prices as bootleggers adapt to detection.
The Marion County Board of Supervisors approved a $6,648 deal to trade a $2,200 tractor for two Caterpillar maintainers, with a $1,200 trade-in credit. Voters question the cost as funds are prioritized for roads amid financial strain. Reynolds and Butts supported the proposition while Clark opposed.
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