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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
6
State Patrol visits Pella in a round-up as two officers set headquarters in town. They warn motorists to install two functioning headlights, fix faults, and obtain licenses. Citizens urged to report violations by noting car numbers for prompt action.
Purcell's stage circus sponsored by Pella businessmen drew a large Saturday crowd for afternoon and evening performances. Dog and pony acts acrobatic nets clown and monkey shows entertained the public, boosting business. one pony displayed unusually clever counting with its feet.
Extensive improvements are underway at the White Way Auto Co. garage, altering its appearance and enabling a larger auto sales and repair operation. The north half of the Milding occupied by Van Gorp fire establishment is rented and converted into a spacious accessories department and display area. The main office moves to the southeast corner, with a new door linking office, parts, and sales spaces, all being repainted and refreshed to showcase a modern, up to date facility.
The Pella Tulip Time Bulb Sale Committee plans to order several thousand extra tulip bulbs for out of town sales. Rural route orders should be sent soon as supply is limited. Outside Pella price is each AML orders mailed to L. W. Hartley, chairman. Specify color desired or assorted. Bulbs sourced from Holland, largest outdoor planting size, guaranteed as finest quality.
Residents of Pella and surrounding areas faced the hottest day of the season with oppressive humidity and scant breeze. Temperatures rose into the high range as lawns, camps, and riverside spots drew crowds, and many slept outdoors enjoying the rare relief of a Sunday heat wave lingering into Tuesday.
Dick Den Adel announces a huge mid year clearance sale at the clothier. Men's and boys' suits hats caps hosiery neckwear underwear shirts and related items are offered at discounted prices. The 10 day event runs Friday through Monday August 12. Read the ad for full details.
The Wynberg produce establishment and De Koning’s shoe repair shop have been remodelled with new interiors and exteriors. Both buildings are repainted and clad in asphalt shingles resembling brick from a distance. The shoe repair rear now hosts a cream room expanding Mr Wynberg’s space.
Notice states Dr. Martin Kramer M D will resume practice in Pella by August 10 and provides a contact call at his residence.
Marion County relief committee votes to temporarily remove able bodied individuals with farm labor access from relief rolls until steady farm work is secured. Those unable to find work should contact the social service office, while complaints about refusals to work are to be reported to county officials.
County Auditor Paardekooper says the 1935 budget may be smaller than 1934 due to healthier fund conditions, especially the tuberculosis eradication fund. The budget estimate accepted by the county board is usually inflated to allow for anticipated cuts. The hearing on the budget estimate will be on August 5.
A large crowd visited the formal opening of the Pella lunch room on Saturday in its new location formerly De Koning's shoe repair shop. The remodeled building features a larger front, a new showcase, counter, booths, and a rear kitchen, with Mrs Thelma Wade De Vries and helpers serving coffee and cookies to a steady flow of customers.
Albert Rietveld had hail insurance through Lautenbach and Ought after a severe storm flattened oats in his field. The total loss was covered, allowing him to reap a safe, profitable return from his investment. Others are urged to follow his example.
John Klein custodian of Pella's golf links lost his car in a Tuesday blaze at the golf grounds. The old model car could not be extinguished and the fire's origin was not determined though a short circuit is suspected. Insurance coverage handled the loss.
Ulrich Motor Co announces sound slide films shown during band intermission at the Pella city park. A Trip Through the San Diego Fair and related Ford exhibits tour 15 minutes with missions to Dearborn and Greenfield Village. The San Diego Fair program opens the Ford Building and blends Old World charm with modern progress for summer tourism.
July licenses list couples from FosToria Dallas New Sharon Knoxville Pella Pleasantville Oska Tosa and Kellogg with ages 18 to 61. Names include Russell Sage Haines Evelyn Marie Mumm John W Newton Vesta A McCrea Eloise Manges Tra Shields Berbates Cooper and others.
Concert program lists titles such as Moonlit Garden Intermezzo Fox Trot Rodger Golden Rule Overture Lovey Trip Through the San Diego Fair Slide Talking Film Love and Friendship Brooks Romance Horn and Clarinet Dust Me Rien Night in Tripoli Old Faithed March Holzmann with performers Kin Waechtel and others noted on the program.
Pella residents gathered at Ottumwa swimming pool last Tuesday evening with over 40 people taking part in a single session. The reader laments funds and manpower diverted from opening a local Pella pool this season, warning hundreds of dollars leave town and questioning community support.
The Model Clothing store Wormhoudt Kempkes offer a giant sale on men and boys wear. The sale begins Friday and runs twelve days through August 15 with handbills circulating to spread the shopping story.
The Pella High School starts a new vocational agriculture department for the coming year under instructor My Mataeks endorf. The program will reuse the high school room, order equipment, and involve Mr. Dockendorff visiting farm boys enrolled. Courses include farm shop for freshmen, farm crops for sophomores, and animal husbandry for juniors with senior year options in farm management and soil testing. Public service such as soil testing and land identification will be offered free to farmers and townspeople.
An advertisement promotes a clearance sale offering suit trousers overalls neckwear underwear socks and various articles at greatly reduced prices. See the ad and handbills for complete information concerning this shopping event.
A Pella citizen urges unity for Tulip Time inviting all organizations to back the project. He contrasts cooperative locals with a skeptical minority, stresses fair distribution of bulb purchases, and calls for involvement in planning, relays past publicity gains, and aims to make Tulip Time the year's largest community event.
A chaotic string of tragedies unfolds with ten killed in a bus fire after a crossing collision with a freight train and a separate crash as a plane plummets 100 feet near Milwaukee. Authorities tally multiple deaths, including two heat-related fatalities as record highs sweep the region.
As Tulip Time nears completion many residents have not sent in orders. The campaign emphasizes affordable beauty, noting few bulbs bought now yield future savings, and lists numerous local donors from Central College to Main Street homes supporting the effort despite misperceptions about committee planting.
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