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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
5
Three threatening letters alarm Sully as the Roozeboom family reports an attempted kidnap of their infant son. The letters demanded $600 then $1,500 with threats of harm if the law is not withdrawn. Authorities keep guard at the home, seeking the culprit with no solid lead.
Dr Geoffrey Shepherd of Iowa State College completes a study on hog processing tax liability. He finds the farmer bears the tax via reduced hog crop, the packer margin narrows with reduced volume, and the consumer pays only the same total outlay while prices per hundred pounds rise. Dillinger family stage money for funeral in Indianapolis theater.
March program features Satin and Program selections including The Golden Rule Overture, An American Rhapsody, We'll Make Hay While the Sun Shines, Jupiter's Carnival, Frasquita Serenade, Mary Had a Flock of Sheep, Elena Polka, Clarinet and Concert Duet, The Bell Ringers, The Old Spinning Wheel, Finale Overture, and Law and Order March with conductors and soloists listed.
Funeral service held at St Patrick's Melrose for Margaret Lynch Monroe county's oldest resident who died Monday night age reported as 109 by friends and relatives. Born Margaret Mullin she came to the United States after age 30 during the Civil War era. She lived in Melrose about 35 years attended by housekeeper Miss Kate Cronin. Her husband Patrick Lynch predeceased her by about 40 years. She was bedfast three years and received last rites nineteen times in her long life. Surviving relatives are several nephews and nieces.
Jack Andeweg of Monroe, brother of Bas Andeweg, re enters business by opening a modern grocery store in the North Side Meat Market. He has lived in Monroe ten years, serves as secretary of the commercial body and sits on the city council. The Monroe Mirror credits him with promoting local improvements.
A Saturday afternoon collision near the west city limits involved John Meyer driving west of town on Fifield road and a car driven by E K Kling of Des Moines. Mrs Kling and three others rode with Kling. all escaped injury. Meyer's car was wrecked. Kling car sustained extensive damage requiring major repairs.
A series of clipped quotes references humor, manners, and social trends from a bygone era. It hints at a town with 6 000 people and a cautious librarian, noting brevity in bestsellers and a use of linen dusters and five cent cigars, while commenting on work roles and crime.
Exiled Prince Nitka in Paris reportedly aspires to become Czar of Russia and is urged to start with remote control as a first step.
Washington reports the drought and farmer resistance threaten continued compulsory crop control under AAA Bankhead act. Officials expect possible suspension, with push for preserving voluntary programs. Texas petitions demand halt, while Congress and Secretary Wallace face pressure amid uncertain drought impact on cotton yields and political resistance.
Marriage licenses list Robert Glen Bebout of Knoxville and Clara I Rowland of Columbia aged 21 and 18. Arthur H Allard of Knoxville 33. Jona P Roland of Knoxville 17. John W Sherwood Jr of Knoxville 23. Gladys P Sheeder of Guthrie ter Cer. Births note twins Donna Dean and Donna Jean to Mr and Mrs C M Long of Pershing born July 18 1984 and Donald Lee son born to Mr and Mrs Charles Current of Indiana township on July 10 1934.
Idaho licensing department figures show more autos on the road this year with passenger car registrations up 12,476, trucks 3,046 more, and 80 more dealers. Other items note Dollfuss death shadows Austria, NRA day at a Chicago fair with Hugh S. Johnson, production-control re‑examination in Iowa, a prison fire injuring convicts, Dillinger-linked funeral arrangements, Roosevelt’s Hawaii farewell address, a Nevada dog and rattlesnake incident, Minnesota truck strike patrols, stockyard disputes, a Dillinger gang escape in Indiana, and police checks on labor unions in New York City.
Henry A. Scholten of Sioux Falls has earned the Certified Public Accountant degree from the South Dakota State Board of Accountancy after passing a national exam. He is one of six CPAs in the state and the only one in public practice in Sioux Falls, partner in Mollers and Company CPAs with offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.
The Pella Board of Education launches ads urging families to send youth to high school. It argues education holds value beyond money, citing quotes from Garfield Burke and Franklin and noting today’s job market demands. The piece highlights the community’s strong facilities and the four year program, urging parents to enroll their children this fall.
Dr A G Black of Town State College cites June 1 pig crop report showing reductions meet contract goals. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics data from 149 500 farms show spring pigs saved 27 percent below 1932 1933 average. Sows to farrow June 1 to Dec 1 expected 88 percent lower. Hog production adjustments reflect drought and low hog prices, aligning next year’s market with program requirements. Reduction under the corn-hog plan marks the century’s sharpest drop.
Rus Van Zante and Mrs. Van Zante are building a four room veneer brick residence on the former Viersen property at North Main Street. Workmen dig the foundation this week and the couple expect to move in this fall. The modern house will include a full basement a sleeping porch and a garage. It replaces an old brick structure torn down about 80 years ago.
C L Johnson manager of the Swift Produce Company confronted a large spider that appeared when his car lights lit the garage floor at the Jack Wilson home on West Montgomery street Friday night. He struck the insect with a board, killing it. the spider measured about three inches across and its species, tarantula or other tropical variety, is not known.
A quirky note suggests Prince Asani of Siam is a Harvard student and may inspire Asanine puns while an automotive expert posits future cars could run by radio. The text hints at an attachment to inflate a flat tire and a chilly outlook.
A stratosphere balloon ascended Saturday morning and rose to about 11 miles before crashing late Saturday afternoon in South Dakota. The craft was wrecked costing hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment, yet all occupants survived. An official investigation is underway to determine the cause of the mishap.
The Van Wyngarden De Boeff reunion will be held at Oskaloosa Southern Iowa Fair Grounds on Wednesday August 8 with a basket dinner at noon. All relatives are cordially invited to attend. Mrs Chas Blom, Pres.
Wardens pressed fish and game law violations in Red Rock area. William Alley faced seven counts for illegal traps and undersized catfish, leading to a $100 fine and 30 day terms on three counts. Brother Albert Alley had boat confiscated after missing appearance. E P Huntoon of Red Rock paid reduced fines for trot line excess. others also fined as wardens conducted raids nearby.
Chronicle reports ongoing digging near Paul Ver Meer farm where wood bits were found at 185 feet. County supervisor Billy Butts quotes a well digger who uncovered a brush pile at 45 feet while drilling for a school, with no rabbits seen. Van Dusseldorp brothers may verify the tale.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during the illness and at the death of C. Vanden Baard. Signed by Mrs. C. Vanden Baard, Children and Grandchildren.
J. W. Rietveld recommends Federal Life and E Hollebrands for prompt payment of a disability claim. He notes the importance of ongoing income during partial or total loss of business time and urges others to rely on their service.
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