Inquiring Reporter Views on New Industrial Code in Pella
The Inquiring Reporter asks five local Persone their views on the new industrial and business code. Frank de Wit says progress is likely and adjustments can help in a small community, though expanding employment remains a challenge. Klein foresees local applicability but insists on expanding hours and workforce. Boland doubts practicality now, noting focus on shorter hours without broader gains. Van Zainte sees detriment to small towns but expects merchants to adapt, with cooperation seen as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank DE Wit
J. G. Klein
H. J. Boland
Delis G. van Zainte
Pella
Henry Gezels View on Business Hours and Jobs
Henry Gezels says shifting opening hours will not restore business or improve employment. He notes lines are idle and that more demand is needed to warrant hiring and increased production. He warns without business revival, the unemployment outlook remains bleak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gezel
Mixed Rural Views on Farm Policy and War Effort
An illinois farmer voice reflects on farm relief delays, weather, and production. He notes high hog prices and tax needs while juggling political loyalties. The piece blends humor and frustration about war time labor, land use, and Republican and Democratic leanings.
Otley Social Notes Show Many Local Gatherings
Nellie Tysseling of Pella visited friends in Otley and Des Moines area. Families from nearby towns joined at Klyn and Van Dyke homes. Van Zee family reunion Aug 4 near Prairie City drew 81 attendees from Otley Pella Chariton and Prairie City. Klaas Van Buren rushed to Denver to be with brother Case. Row of visits and gatherings continued at Monroe and Monroe area homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Tysseling
Pella
Gus van Vliet
Miss Donai
Evert Veldhuizen
Near Oskaloosa
Bartus Klyn
Anna de Leeuw
Bertha
Tunis van Dyke
Rene Verwers
John de Leeuw
Monroe
Joe Kool
Evelyn
Des Moines
Mise Gertrude Donaj
Nellie Tynseling
van Gaarde
John Stirneman
van Zee
Simon van
Herman Tuinstra
Pete van Zee
Lester van Zee
Gordon Waardhuizen
Gerrit Steenhoek
Chariton
John Beyers
Simon van Dusseldorp
Prairie City
T. A. van Zee
Gradus Vander Lune
Bert Steenhoek
Edward Beyex
Joe van Wyke
Neal Kuiken
Klaas van Buren
Case van Buren
Denver, Colo
Woman Falls Into Lime Barrel Causes Death in Sigourney
Mrs. Donald Bowman of Sigourney died after falling into a lime sulphur barrel at her home yesterday noon. Husband found her in the barrel, pulled her out, and a doctor said she had likely been dead about a half hour. The 48 year old woman leaves a husband an 11 year old daughter and two brothers James and Nick Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bowman
Sigourney
Wheat Adjustment Plan Formed For Marion County
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration will organize a county wheat control association in Marion County to link farmers with the wheat administration. Local meetings by school districts or townships will allow farmers to join the reduction program and set up a board of directors to direct local applications and coordinate with state and federal wheat agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheat Growers Production Control Association
Marion County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
County Wheat Control Association
County Board of Directors
Bord
Wheat reduction program procedures vary by district
The exact procedure for organizing county units will vary in the different states and districts. The organizations will be self governing. Farmers seeking information on the wheat plan before local organization contact can reach their local county agricultural agent or State Director of extension work.
Antarctic expedition pick includes Professor Paulter from Iowa Wesleyan
Prof Thomas C Paulter a physicist chemist from Iowa Wesleyan chosen by Admiral Byrd to join Antarctic expedition. He will take three motherless sons to Dunedin New Zealand with secretary Helen Gray. party departs New York August 13. Also notes Lugosi praised as congenial by Marion children during trip to West. Jerome Weibel of Sioux City and cousin renew ties after 1882 Alsace-Lorraine emigration. discovery sparked by report on drowning twin sons of M L Wetbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Paulter
Iowa Wesleyan University
Richard E. Byrd
Antarctic
Howard
Glen
Louis
Dunedin
New Zealand
Helen Gray
Iowa Wesleyan
Poulters
New York
Bella Lugosi
Marion Children
Lugosi
Marion
Los Angeles
Jerome Weibel
Sioux City
J. A. Weibel
Ewing, Neb
United States
Alsace-Lorraine
M. L. Wetbol
Si City
Pick pockets at Haugen funeral shock Northwood crowd
At the funeral of Congressman G N Haugen of Northwood pick pockets worked amid the crowd. Three men reportedly emptied wallets, later found under a building near the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Haugen
Northwood
Poultry and hog market quotes from Pella area farms
Market quotes from Farmers Co operative Exchange and Farmers Union Marketing Association in Pella Iowa. Prices cover hens leghorns rocks and springs by weight, with hogs delivered at Pella and Chicago quoted. Names include John Wynberg and regional suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Pella
Farmers Union Marketing Association
Ege
Ee Springs
Chicago
John Wynberg
Towa
Lost bicycle theft reported in Vander Waal porch
Information sought on Tuesday evening theft of Herbert Vander Waal’s bicycle from his back porch. Reward offered for information leading to recovery, per Mrs Bertha Vander Waal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Vander Waal
Bertha Vander ‘al
Mixed Farm and Poultry Advertisements in Local Paper
Local notices advertise poultry buying and weighing on farms by SHINN HATCHERY of Pella Iowa. Hatchery offers disease egg production worm and delousing service at 1.50 per hundred. Also listed are miscellaneous farm equipment for sale and rent including mower, wagon, hay baler, washing machine, lighting plant, and tractors. Potatoes for sale 40 cents per peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Towa
Deering
Cole's Carbide
John Deere
Nogelaar’s
Electric Sparks Weekly and OddAds from Van Den Berg
A miscellany from Electric Sparks includes jokes about a jail visit inspiring a child's question, a bull-fighting tramp tale, and a punny antique ad round up. The page lists lamp prices hours and 1000 hour bulbs, plus battery deals and household goods as if in a small-town classifieds column. A missing pencil notice seeks a Shawnee 9998 finder.
Bargain Sale Items Include Washers Motors Pianos
Multiple used and new appliances vehicles and furniture offered at bargain prices. Maytag washers gas engines and electrical motors advertised alongside used cars a player piano under a sale contract with Milwaukee references and various second-hand furniture pieces at Pella Exchange Store and Van Houweling Auto Co with contact leads and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Van's Motor Service
Ed van Gorp
Edgar C. Netzow
Department of Accounts
North
Sheffield Avenue
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Plano
van Houweling Auto CO
Reed
Pella Exchange
H. H. Fer
Fowler Tel
City Church and Third Reformed Announce Sunday Worship
Church of the Open Bible lists Tuesday and Saturday 7 45 p m services and Sunday 9 45 a m with Sunday school and 10 46 morning service plus 6 45 p m young people's meeting and 7 30 p m evangelistic services. Third Reformed says Rev je Roozeboom from Grand Rapids will fill the pulpit all day with morning afternoon and evening services and E V Goad returns to preach morning and evening. Sunday offerings include Tuberculosis of the Soul at 9 45 a m and Testimony of the Redeemed at 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je Roozeboom
Grand Rapids
Mich
E. V. Goad
Baptism Service Set for August 13 at Des Moines River
The Church of the Open Bible invites all to a baptismal service at 2 30 p m on Sunday August 13. The event will take place east of the bridge on the Knoxville road along the Des Moines river. An ingenious thief used an 8 foot pole and three fish hooks to fish a Cordova bag containing 29 from a shop safe top in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Open Bible
Des Moines
Knoxville Road
Cedar Rapids
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