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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
5
Alderman Hoeksema said the city council is solidly behind the pool project. He reported a Des Moines state department review is favorable and that plans are being rushed, with work expected to begin this summer once official notice is received.
The Farmers Union picnic, a well attended event, will be held Friday August 23 at Grandman's Grove one mile north of town. An all day affair opens at 10:00 a m and runs until late. The program includes speaking, music, contests and other features. The complete program will appear in the next issue.
Marion County Fair runs August 12 to 17 while the State Fair spans August 21 to 30. The De Jong Family Reunion is scheduled for August 21 followed by the Farm Union Picnic on August 28 and the Friesian Picnic on August 22. The U. M. Convention will be held September 18 and 19.
The De Jong Reunion will be held Wednesday August 21 at the Anne De Jong farm in Peoria. All relatives and friends are invited and urged to attend.
A Boston terrier named Nemo shows strong attachment to his master Clement. The aged dog refused to eat when Clement left town for a week and had to be force-fed. Nemo, bought eight years ago from Dr. W. C. Ver Ploeg, remains playful and not vicious, kept by Cornelia Clement after her marriage.
Hugo Kuyper directs the Pella band among ten state bands entering a one week contest. Cash prizes range from 50 to 500 dollars. Voting uses Budweiser bottle caps counting as ten votes each. Votes mailed or brought to KRNT Des Moines by midnight August 23. Broadcasts from each band via radio KRNT with remote control.
Hubert Den Hartog, living three miles southeast of Idyville, was riding in a truck with his brother William when a telephone wire stretched from a pole to Ben Newell’s home, broke on impact and struck his mouth. He lost several teeth and suffered facial cuts but escaped more severe injury.
Notice from Mayor T G Fultz urges parents to inform children about violations of a city ordinance. Boys using air rifles sling shots and other devices are said to kill birds break windows and street light globes. Citizens asked to report violations and car numbers of speeders. mayor warns residents will be held responsible for damage.
A young married man about 27 years old works downtown in mechanical trades just a few doors from the public square. His wife is described as an out of town girl. This is the third weekly series featuring prominent Pella residents with two pictures printed per week for three weeks. The first to identify all six names and submit them to the office will win a free year’s Chronicle subscription.
Marion County allotment committee says contract signers must attempt to farrow at least a quarter of their hog base to receive hog benefit payments. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration notes the corn hog ratio is favorable, and payments require effort to raise hogs in 1925. The contract signer has until November to meet the target.
Pella places first order for Giant Darwin long stem Tulip bulbs with 85 000 bulbs imported from Holland to arrive around October 1st All bulbs sold and hundreds more orders received as of Wednesday Morning Orders will be sent to Holland by September 1st and must be placed soon to secure bulbs Half of Pella homes have already ordered and tulips will brighten Tulip Time next spring L W Harts is Tulip Sale Committee chairman
The Chronicle reports that Model Clothing Co. Wormhoudt and Kempkes and D. Den Adel Clothing store ran successful clearance ads last week. The bargains drew hundreds of shoppers and produced high sales, prompting both shops to extend offers for men and boys' furnishings.
The Connelly Stars from St Louis lost 2 to 1 after 13 innings at the college athletic field. Dykstra opened scoring with a two-base hit, Denburger followed with another double. Jasper doubled for Connelly and Brad fore scored on a fielder's choice. Pella's only run came in the 13th after Fenna singled Ulrich doubled and Van Arkel was retired at first. Four pitchers worked for Pella, Jasper pitched the full game for Connelly.
Marshall Shorty Bascomb, a 27 year old dwarf, was sentenced in Charles City to 20 years in Fort Madison penitentiary for a jealous assault on Miss Marie Megget, a 22 year old Osage woman. The report notes related state matters and local incidents including a drowning, traffic law enforcement, and various crimes and accidents across Iowa.
The community expresses condolences to Mr and Mrs Albert Verwers of Kilduff on the death of their daughter Hazel Verwers age 21 years 9 months 15 days. She died Monday at Sunnyslope sanitarium after long illness and had been at Ottumwa sanitarium. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Kilduff Methodist church with Rev Hiller officiating and interment in Sully cemetery. Survived by her parents a brother Andrew and two sisters Mabel and Gladys at home and a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W H Verwers of this city.
The August 10 1935 program at Pella includes Heaven Prelude March Gaiety Bolero and Night in Tripoli among others. The band will perform from 8:00 PM and broadcast fifteen minutes of the program via Radio KRNT starting at 8:30 PM.
A Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting on Jay evening discussed group organization and elected officers. Directors chosen were C. Intveld, Leo Vander Kolk, and Jos pers Kuyper. Committees formed included dues and Jam chairman E. Beerends, Ralph Ver’meer, Alfred Vander Ploey chairing Membership with Roy De Wild, Don Iesselink, and John Van Zee. Topics included retiring the circulating scrip and trade promotion plans.
Daniel DeJongh of Amsterdam Holland visited Mrs. J. I. Van Gorp and I. P. Van Gorp Friday afternoon. He came to the United States for an international union of chicken breeders in Chicago. Accompanied by cousin D. P. DeYoung of Avenel New Jersey he will visit relatives in Orange City Lincoln Emporia and Kansas City before returning to Vella around August 12 for a longer visit.
A basket dinner event is announced for Thursday August 15 at Paul Ver Meer's grove. Free coffee and lemonade will be served on the grounds, with a community gathering organized by local residents.
Dr Martin Kramer M D states he will resume practice in Pella by August 10 and provides contact at his residence for appointment inquiries.
Seven baby beeves from near Pella will be exhibited in the Marion County Fair ust 12 16. The calves, fed by Ernest Blom Arthur De Cook Harold Ver Meer Myron Nollen and Gerald Den Hartog, include three Angus and Herefords. County agent Walter Brown notes the group is strong and could challenge at Des Moines and beyond.
The Fries picnic will be held on August 22 instead of August 20 as previously announced. The notice updates the event date and informs attendees of the new schedule.
Gary Vogelaar and his brother Leendert visited Durant Iowa on a Rock Island trip and sold Mr. and Mrs. A J Kleinjan a subscription to the Pella Chronicle. Gary notes crop conditions improving in eastern Iowa with oats yielding 40 to 50 bushels per acre near Durant and corn prospects strong.
Central expects a bigger incoming class as outsiders visit admissions offices weekly. Students travel from Baraboo Wisconsin Tacoma Washington Denver Colorado and Indy to enroll. Officials urge local youth to apply for aid from President Lubbers as aid funds are limited. A new Department of Business Administration is planned with a two year secretarial option and a four year program. Advanced courses start in 1936. New staff include Elizabeth E Nielsen as English dean and William Wing to teach English and French.
Miss Pearl Shinn was awarded a scholarship by the State Christian Youth Fellowship Committee of Town to attend the International Girls Camp at Lake Geneva Wisconsin from August 5 to 17. The camp gathers 16 to 26 year old girls from across the United States and Canada who show leadership qualities. Pearl and four other Iowa girls left Monday by train. Pearl is a graduate of the Iowa State Leadership Camp held at Penn College in Oskaloosa in June.
Van Sittert advertises a clearance sale inviting the women of Pella and surrounding areas to attend. The ad promises dress goods and other items at unusually good prices with a focus on appealing bargains and right prices.
New Sharon will host an old settlers celebration and carnival August 13 and 14 with record attendance anticipated. Committees rush preparations for a varied program including carnival attractions competitive events kittenball tournament nightly dancing and a speaking program.
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