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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
3
A lengthy field visit through Pella area introduces the Dykhuis family and Vander Zyl household, noting farms, family ties, and local conditions. Arkansas trip reflections compare rural life, road quality, and economic views while detailing three families with five children and the Van Gorp farm’s 16-year development.
Funeral services were held for Peter Van Gilst 63 at Sully Reformed church with burial in Sully Cemetery. He died by hanging Saturday, found in the home stairway by son Case Van Gilst who had been helping on the Kilduff farm southwest of Killduff. Survivors include two sons Case and John, and three daughters Mrs. Sampyon, Mrs. Sixarde ma, and Mrs. Rosendall.
No trace of a Delca light plant and a new Bible reported missing from Hilton Methodist church over two weeks ago has been found. The light unit, kept in a rear outbuilding, had wiring cut and batteries taken, with a padlock torn from the door. Sheriff John Goodwin says little progress has been made in the Monroe County case.
General merchandise sales in towns and rural areas rose 22 percent for the first six months of 1935 versus 1931, with June 1935 showing a 38 percent higher dollar volume than June 1934 and 51 percent above June 1933. Daily averages in June rose about 7 percent from May. The report covers mail order houses and rural retailers in agricultural regions, representing at least one fifth of sales in towns under 30,000 population.
The county superintendent of schools office keeps busy year round. Miss Nora E White deputy superintendent says teachers and pupils can breathe easier as school ends. The summer tasks include collecting reports from districts by July 6 and preparing textbook supplies for teachers.
The German Band led by Professor Schultz along with Iowa Barn Dance Frolie will perform at the Marion County Fair Grounds grandstand in Knoxville on Saturday August 17. The act airs on WHO radio and features lively waltzes old songs and comedic routines showcasing their distinctive uniforms and stage presence.
Regular session notes July 1 1935 with many salaries and petty cash items listed for county operations. Followed by adjourned session July 15 1935 approving bills and a transfer resolution for ERA project funds. Includes numerous payments to servants, suppliers, and poor relief and adjournment records.
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