Earn-Your-Way Plan Starts at Central College
Mr. Simon Heemstra of Plainfield Indiana has been hired by Central college of General Manager to run the Earn-Your-Way Corporation a subsidiary created to provide remunerative employment for students. The plan aims to fund boarding costs for students who would otherwise forfeit college, with credentials and character references guiding eligibility. Heemstra a veteran of finance sales and management will move with his family to Pella mid August to launch the program with President Lubbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Heemstra
Plainfield
Indiana
Central College of General
Central College
Earn
General Motors Acceptance Corporation
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Gentury Biscuit Company
Indianapolis
Standard Oil Company of
Heemstra
Standard Oil Organization
Lubbers
Pella
Rain Triggers Reflection On Drought Years
A recent soaking rain of 1.625 inches lifts spirits and prompts discussion of drought cycles seen in U S Weather Bureau data. Historical records note cycles every 30 40 years with past dry periods in the 1830s 1890s and 1766 1780s tree ring and rainfall data. Scholars warn current droughts do more damage due to expanded cultivation and hint at stratosphere research for future explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Prairie States
St. Paul
Minn
St. Louis
Great Plains
Bank Seeks FHA Support for Pella Building Boom
Marion County State Bank president K H Bean announces in this issue the bank’s support for Federal Housing Administration loans to boost housing and building operations in Pella. He warns of an urgent need for more houses and urges local residents to pursue home ownership with small personal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
K. H. Bean
Federal Housing Administration
Pella
Pella Chamber of Commerce Sets August Program With WHO Talent
Harold Fair of WHO Des Moines to speak on radio and headline a program by the Pella Chamber of Commerce on Thursday August 13. The Songfellows and Longfellows quartets, plus William Austin at piano, will perform. The event, arranged with WHO Publicity Director Wilfred W Woods, promises an outstanding show with a radio talk and audience appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Harold Fair
WHO
Middle West
Mr. Fair
Songfellows
Stuart Steelman
Jack Williams
Carlos Fessler
Richard Neher
William Austin
Longfellows
Mr. Austin
Chicago
National “Broadcasting Company
NBC
Mutual System
Wormhoudt and Kempkes Stage Clothing Sale
Wormhoudt and Kempkes of The Model Clothing Co announce a mid summer clearance starting Friday August 7 and lasting twelve days. The store moves all seasonable merchandise at end of each season to offer real savings on men’s and boys clothing. After a recent fire the stock is all new and up to date, with unusual values in clothing for men and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Model Clothing Co
Inventor Shultz Granted Dental Vib rator Patent
Joe S. Shultz of Pella received a patent for a novel dental vibrator per St Paul patent attorney Robert M. Dunning. The device features a base with a central upright, opposite side members, a motor bolted to the base, and a shaft passing through a slot in the upright. The application was filed September 24 1936 and issued as Patent No 2048756.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe S. Shultz
Pella
Vic Brator
Robert M. Dunning
St. Paul
Miss Lucy Huber Builds New Houses On South Broadway
Pella's building boom continues with work starting on two houses for Miss Lucy Huber on South Broadway opposite the Baptist church. Paul De Wit is the contractor. One house will have seven rooms and the other five rooms, both modern in every detail. Miss Huber will rent or sell her current home and live in one of the new houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lucy Huber
South Broadway
Baptist Church
Paul de Wit
Mail Carrier Stuck On Sand Ridge Route Two
Rural mail carrier W. S. Van Hemert from Pella on route two got stuck on Sand Ridge while men graded the road. A large dirt dump overwhelmed his vehicle, requiring a pullout to free the flivver and continue the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. van Hemert
Pella
Sand Ridge
Bill
Gospel Service in Central Park This Thursday Evening
A brief gospel service with message and songs will be held in Central Park Thursday evening at 7 30 under the Baptist church. Rev L De Vries new Coal Ridge Baptist pastor will address the gathering. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
The
Baptist Church
L. de Vries
Coal Ridge
Marion County Farmers Union Picnic at Grundman Grove
The Marion County Farmers Union Picnic will be held Wednesday August 12 at Grundman's Grove. The program includes invocations, home talent, basket dinner, speeches by A J Johnson and Rev D Chapman, sports contests, an illustrated lecture on consumer cooperatives and motion pictures from Europe and the United States. The event invites public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Farmers Union
Grundman’s Grove
I. J. Lubbers
Central College
A. J. Johnson
Iowa Farmers Union
Rev
D. Chapman
Methodist Church
Oden
Iowa
Consumer Cooperatives
H. Appleby
North
Kansas City
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
United States
Leatherman
Des Moines
Pres. Roosevelt
Europe
City Council Adopts Wage Schedule and Budget
City officials met Tuesday to adopt the city employee wage schedule and approve the treasurer’s report. Discussion covered funding for five wheelbarrows at the swimming pool, with the report accepted. The tax levy was approved with no written objections. mayor and clerk authorized to attend the Town League convention in Davenport August 16 17 18 at city expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town League of Municipalities
Davenport
W A Young Former Editor of The Chronicle
The Chronicle mourns the death of W A Young former editor born August 7 1874 in Liberty township Marion county He studied at Central College University of Chicago and the University of Iowa He taught mathematics then edited the Pella Chronicle for 16 years before moving to Burbank California in 1929 He was known as a principled journalist who wrote on community state and world affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heemstra
Hope College
Holland
Michigan
University of Michigan
Lubbers
Young
Mr. Young
Liberty Township
Marion County
Joseph H. and
Lavina (Joliffe) Young
Shiloh
Attach
Central College
University of Chicago
University of Iowa
Grand Island College
Grand Island
Nebraska
Pella
Chronicle
Polla Chronicle
E. V. Goad
Burbank
Calif
Tim
Iowa
Oung
K. Young
Henry Gezel Called By Death A Pella Blacksmith
Henry Gezel 78 longtime Pella blacksmith died at his home July 90. He worked 65 years, lived at 613 Liberty, born May 22 1868 in Pella. Survived by several children and a wide circle of friends. funeral held at Wormhoudt Sons with interment at Oakwood.
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Pella
Henry Gezel
Liberty Street
Wormhoudt and Son Funeral Home
Albert Vander Ploeg
Ayet
Oakwood
Gezel
Columbus Street
Holland
Unte
Mr. Gezel
Main Street
Sioux County
Buerkens
Denot
Canning Factory
Neertheless
Gozet
Sylvanus
Ward
Des Moin Sterling
Hom Pella
Shildsons
Lornent Gezel
Portland
Oregon
John Bell
Gexel
Tyingdon
Ed Fred
Eesti
Relief committee notes July June changes in Marion County
Emergency Relief Committee minutes report June relief figures show 514 families on relief, a drop of 231 from a year earlier, with anticipated June to July changes. CCC enlistments include 12 certified for camp, 8 accepted, 4 rejected. all 6 colored boys accepted. Old Age Pension discussion favors applying for pensions over direct relief. Upcoming merchants meeting set for September 17. Soil conservation layoffs noted. drought relief planning discussed including potential Resettlement Administration handling for farmers if Marion County joins drought area. Next meeting scheduled for September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emergency Relief Committee
W. Jener
Jerry Speed
Y. T. van Niewaal
M. A. Barnes
Arie Bo
Relief Office
Ted Johnson
Johnwell
Watts
Old Age Pension Board
D. C
Leon
C. Ted Johnson
Mise Dalen
Keyte
Mickelson
Waechter
Soil Conservation Project
Johnson
Rell
Marion County
Clearance Sale At Den Adel's A Big Attraction
Den Adel's launches a midsummer clearance sale drawing shoppers to Foek-bottom venue. Merchants offer a wide range of men’s and women’s apparel at reduced prices with emphasis on adjusted stock and affordable outfits for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den Adel
Pella Theatre Changes Hands In Pella
Dan F. Smith of Des Moines buys the Pella theatre and plans immediate improvements to offer first class pictures. He and his family will relocate soon. the current staff Doyle Smith and Parish depart, and well wishes are extended to new owner Li and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan F. Smith
Des Moines
Pella
Smith
No Herweyners Picnic Canceled This Year
Leon Hackett president of the Megan Club told a meeting a picnic cannot be held this year as the ground is too dry for a tele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Hackett
Megan Club
Union Prayer Meeting To Be Held Friday
Local churches unite in a prayer service conducted in English and Dutch. The event aims for broad church representation and community participation Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Help Junior Comercial Group Sell Tulip Bulbs
The 1937 Tulip Festival bulbs are now under the care of the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Fell a city. The group invites public support and visitors to view the bulb display during the festival period, aiming to boost sales and community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Comercial Group
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Fella
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Wormhoudt & Kempkes Stage Clothing Sale
Dr. Shultz
WHO Songfellows Quartette
Ari
Station
Park
Farmers Union
WAR Buddies
11Th Ordinance Guards
Leyton Park
Ottumwa
Mabel W
Westfield
Mass
van Hemert
W. A. Young
California
Shiloh School
Glendale
Wm. A. Young
Henry Gexel
CCC
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