New Federal Building for Pella Coming
Washington announced a new federal post office building may be funded under a $60 million emergency construction fund. Pella is listed among towns for possible post office projects, with local supporters pressing for swift action and site selection details under Rep. Utterback and Dowell.
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County Schools Set To Open In September
Marion county plans show rural and city schools starting in September with some rural sites possibly delaying to the second Monday. Deputy superintendent Nora E White notes 102 rural schools and 30 town schools, 30 horse bus routes and 15 motor routes transport students to consolidated schools. Total county enrollment reaches 6,451 across high, elementary and town schools.
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Nora E. White
De Jong Reunion Set for Aug 21 at Peoria Farm
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.
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Anne de Jong
Peoria
No Successor To G. W. Jones
Marion County board of supervisors met in Knoxville to consider a successor for GW Jones, who resigned as chairman of the county pension board. Two candidates from Pella, H. FP Johnson and YT Van Niewaal, were discussed but no decision was reached. The office is unpaid.
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Knoxville
GW. Jones
County Pension Board
Pella
Johnson
van Niewaal
Hitler blamed for jobless gains touted by De Jongh
Lieut. Daniel De Jongh, European salesmanager of an Ohio incubator firm, praised Hitler for reducing Germany’s unemployment from 5.5 million to about one million, while speaking at the De Jongh family reunion in Pella Iowa. He described Holland’s government controlled farming and relief work, noting limited poverty and strict regulation, as he visited relatives in Des Moines and moved on from his cousin H. P. Van Gorp’s home.
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Farmers Union Picnic Friday August 23rd
The Farmers Union hosts a large annual picnic at the public grounds with speakers Lubbers Reno Rogers and others on the program. A 1 PM start features a patriotic program, dinner on the grounds, and an afternoon lineup including Dr Ivyn Lubbers Milo Reno and C N Rose with music, contests, and games. Refreshments available. public invited.
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Can You Guess Who They Are Poplar Lady Helpers
A photo feature presents a little girl and her siblings as friendly town helpers. This third series highlights prominent Pella residents with two pictures weekly for three weeks. The first to submit all six names at the Chronicle office wins a free year’s subscription.
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Rural Teachers Meeting Aug 31 at Knoxville Courthouse
The annual Marion county rural teachers meeting will be held at the Knoxville courthouse on Saturday August 31. Teaching methods will be discussed as a key topic and all currently employed and prospective teachers are urged to attend.
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Knoxville
Bishop's Coal Mine Leased by L. Six at Pella Area
L A H Six, a miner with long experience, has leased the Bishop coal mine eight miles southwest of Pella. He formerly ran mines and will move his family to Pella, announcing the mine is open for business with the same high quality coal and service as in the past. The Chronicle wishes him success and calls for public patronage.
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Pella Theatre Upgrades With New Da-Lite Screen
The Pella theatre, Mc Smith and Parish proprietors, installed the latest Da-Lite screen to improve viewing quality. The editor and wife attended a Will Rogers film, noting clearer pictures and reduced eye strain.
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After Clearance At D. Den Adel Clothing Store
D. Den Adel the Clothier advertises remaining bargains from the recent clearance sale not a continued sale. Den Adel urges hurry as few items remain and real bargains await but they will not last long. Farm life in Denmark attracts Barbara Hutton’s former husband Count Court Von Saugwitz-Reventlow said Saturday.
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Denmark
Barbara Hutton
Count Court von Saugwitz-Reventlow
Tomato Canning Season Begins At Grimes Factory
The Grimes Canning plant will begin operations within a week with a small crew to handle eatsup as the tomato crop ripens slowly due to recent dry weather. Early receipts will be light, so staff will stay small, expanding later as supplies increase. The period is brief but benefits the community by providing a market for tomatoes, employment, payroll, and cash circulation.
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Grimes
Herweyners Plan Annual Picnic At Van Dusseldorp Grove
The Herweyners group from Pella and vicinity met at the old city hall last Saturday to set their annual picnic for Tuesday August 27 at Van Dusseldorp's grove two miles south of Pella. The Ver Ploeg families will not pic nic this year and will unite with the Herweyners.
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Corn Grows Tall Even In The City
The article notes corn growing exceptionally tall in Pella on Theo Le Cocq’s Jefferson street acreage. Pictures show stalks reaching 10 to 12 feet, with a whole field of similar height and potential for further growth as the crop remains in its growing stage.
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County Levy Increases In Marion County For 1935
County Auditor Gerald W. Paardekooper explains Marion county’s 1935 levy rises to 1018, up from 1.09 in 1934, noting no road construction levy last year and a bond levy four-tenths of a mill higher due to maturing debt. He says the board aims to keep levies low while meeting needs and cites possible state relief in emergencies.
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Marion County
Gerald W. Paardekooper
Heays
Corn hog contract signs and farm policy debate
State and national condensed notes report AAA signers in several counties receiving checks totaling up to two million dollars, farm income gains, and calls for hearings on corn and hog production. Other items cover tax shifts, fashion costs, an Australia flight, senate tax moves, May births, a fatal interurban crash, Detroit meat strikes, and a Savadoran school experiment with a Tarzan boy learning language.
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Towa
Model Clothing Sale Extended To August 17
An advertisement announces the Model Clothing store clearance sale of Wormhoudt and Kempkes extended to Saturday August 17 to accommodate those tied up during threshing season. The Model offers bargains in men and boys furnishings for shoppers to visit the store. Reliable military sources said an assassination attempt against President Lazaro Cardenas of Mexico was frustrated.
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Remodeling Sparks Activity in Pella Businesses and Colleges
Remodeling and modernization projects surge in Pella as De Jong Floral and Right Price storefronts gain new fronts. Wynberg Produce building receives full exterior overhaul, Central College gets a new north entrance, and One First Reformed Church adds a balcony amid rapid progress on several other interior upgrades.
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de Jong Floral Store
Right Price
John Ulrich
John Wynberg Produce and ‘Edd
Central College
Firat Reformed
Marriage Licenses Issued in County
The County Clerk reports recent licenses issued including Don Remy and Nick Heemstra, with spouses Mrs Kate Thomassen of Pella and Kenneth E Williams of Flint Michigan. Also listed are Martha Follman of Des Moines and Ardery E Simmons of Knoxville with Jean E Chambers of Tracy, 18 and 26 respectively.
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Nick Heemstra
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Kate Thomassen
Pella
Kenneth E. Williams
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Des Moines
Ardery E. Simmons
Knoxville
Jean E. Chambers
Tracy
Marion County Fair and Regional Events Schedule
Readable items list Marion fair August 12 to 17 and state fair August 21 to 30. Also mentions De Jong family reunion at Farm Union Picnic, Friesian Picnic, and Y. M. Convention in September 1916.
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Friesian Picnic
Y. M
Local dentist seeks relief over reduced payment check
Dr. G. J. Lankelma, after performing 11 tooth extractions on July 10 under a relief program, received only 1.97 on a 6.00 bill. He questions the relief fund’s cuts and weighs returning the check, arguing relief terms were not honored and urging the administration to honor the agreed payments.
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Relief Administration
Germany
Bellum
Pension Official Quits After Year of Service
G W Jones resigns from Marion County Old Age Pension board after a year of unpaid service. He cites the law as a failure, noting 830 Des Moines office applications and 116 pensions granted. He argues funds are insufficient to operate fairly, estimating $2,499,000 yearly needed for 880 applicants and minimal local funding.
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Marion County’ Old Age Pension Board
Board of Supervisors
Des Moines
Jones
Marion County
Marion
Change Is Made At The Howell Pumping Station
Workmen at Howell pumping station continue changes to move a pump and lay a new cement base. Ed ward Schreiner, in charge, says the project will take two more weeks and the station remains efficient with pumps delivering 600 and 760 gallons per minute respectively.
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Edward Schreiner
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