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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1932
Page
5
Large attendance marked another trade extension auction in Central Park Pella with hundreds from nearby towns. Rain postponed the prior sale. the next event is set for Saturday September 3 at the same location. Bidders were brisk and shoppers used trade extension scrip. merchants urge local spending to boost future auctions.
James Van Dusseldorp local Philco distributor announces a word-building contest in the advertising columns with valuable prizes. Full details are offered and entries must be submitted before the closing time Sunday evening next August 21.
Rain greeted the first day as hundreds of exhibitors prepared for the fair's big days. The grounds buzzed with activity as crews set up what organizers call the best fair yet. Carnival company delays noted. they arrived and promise a large outfit, after rain forced a Burlington stop last week and a delayed opening here until Tuesday.
At 9 o clock Tuesday evening the new floor at the American Legion hall will be initiated with a second Charity Ball. The evening will be spent in cards and dancing with no advance ticket sale. Those wishing to play cards should reserve tables by calling committee members Fox, Deters, Aschenbrenner, and Yvonne Aschenbrenner. Music by an orchestra. Admission ten cents for ladies and fifteen cents for men. Proceeds go to Welfare.
The Reformed churches of Classis Pella hold their annual mission Fest in West Market August List. Several foreign missionaries on furlough are expected to attend. A detailed program will be announced in next week's issue.
The schedule lists Friday August 19 games Jockeys versus Rolscreen and Independents against Knotholers. Monday August 22 features Stamps versus Shell and Star against Rolscreen. Wednesday August 24 shows Amsterdam versus Shell and Independents versus Star. Friday August 26 includes Rosscreen versus Amsterdam and Independents versus Stamps with 6:45 and 8:00 starts.
Sealed bids for lump coal will be received by the Secretary of the Independent School District of Fella Towa. All coal to be delivered to school buildings during the winter of 1982 1938. Bids due by noon September 12, 1982. Board may reject any or all bids. Peter van Sittert, Secretary. Separated for 49 years, Mrs. Robert Nichol of Rock Island I and her brother Thomas Spratt of Huntington Park Cal were reunited Sunday.
Condensed state and national briefs report investigations into gambling against Chicago Gab players. Prominent items include Rin Tin Tin’s death at 14, Hattie Caraway’s Senate nomination, Mayor Walker's Albany reception, and Hoover's nomination ceremonies in Washington.
The community mourns the death of Mrs. Marie Boles age 39 in Banning California after a lingering illness dating from December in Salt Lake City. She was born Leighton Iowa and lived in Pella since age 16. Survived by her husband LeRoy Boles and parents plus siblings including Mrs. P T McBride Chicago and several Synhorst relatives.
Monday evening a moving truck at Lincoln and East First streets toppled an end gate and an electric stove fell on Donald Hesselink. He sustained injuries requiring crutches temporarily while the J Hesselink family moved from their former Lincoln Street residence to rooms above the Pella theatre building, causing neighborhood excitement.
John T. Boden father of Mrs Richard Lewis died at Mater hospital Knoxville on Monday afternoon at 4 15 o clock He is survived by two daughters three sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held from the Eddyville Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday conducted by Rev J C Brugold Interment was in Highland cemetery The Chronicle extends sympathy to Mrs Lewis in her bereavement.
The Farmers Union thanks farmers and businessmen of the area for their splendid support of the annual picnic and speaking program. Harold J. Veenstra, Secretary, says the appreciation is widespread and heartfelt.
The Times Indicator reports Rev Henry C Jacobs was installed as pastor of First Reformed church East Main Street Fremont Michigan. The service featured sermons by Rev John Boven kerk and charges from Rev B De Jong and Rev J C Van Wyk Muskegon. Jacobs previously led Second Reformed in Pella Iowa for five years and drew large crowds at Sunday services.
Rev William Goulooze returned home to the Secyond Reformed Church to a large audience. He preached on the allotted age of man using Psalms 90 10 noting life length matters less than how one lives and warned about sin’s hideousness urging souls to seek the kingdom. He said modern lifespans average 42 years and recent deaths of youths underscore heart preparation.
Indianola clergyman Rev N D Gordon begins a ten day revival on August 18 at East Amsterdam school house ending with a basket dinner on August 28. He will preach at West Amsterdam school on August 21 at 2 00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday only advertisement offers a quarter price for a whole quart of ice cream from Royal Candy and Ice Cream Manufacturing Company. The note invites ice cream lovers to satisfy their appetite with this limited deal featured in the Chronicle issue.
Henry Field Republican candidate for U S Senator will speak at the Marion county free fair on Thursday. He will spend the day in Knoxville with a luncheon in his honor at the country club, and many out of town guests have reserved seats.
Rev. H. Bultema of Muskegon Michigan will speak in Peoria township hall on Wednesday evening August 24 at 7 45 in English and on Thursday August 25 at 2 in the Pella Baptist church in Holland language with an 7 30 p m English service in the same church.
A crowded Long Beach gathering of Iowans and former residents on August 13 1932 near Bixby Park drew a large attendance. The day featured boat races linked to the Olympic events and numerous speakers amid a strong Iowa community presence with extensive county registration from Marion and Knoxville hinted in the report.
More than 1,000 cars carried about 3,000 people to the Farmers Union picnic at Grundman's grove on Wednesday. Glenn Miller and Jesse D Sickler spoke, with music by the Bogaards sisters and the Kamerrick brothers. The program opened late due to loud speaker issues but delighted attendees with speeches, songs, and two baseball games. The main topic was the farmers holiday movement and urged cooperation as a quick fix to price deflation.
The annual mission feast of the Christian Reformed churches will be held at West Market on Wednesday August 24 instead of Thursday August 26. The Chronicle notes the program will be published in a later issue.
Knoxville residents approved the Sunday movie proposal by 1055 to 683, sending the measure to the city council for final approval. Authors note Knoxville had broad support, with over 2000 signers, far more than Pella where only 285 supported voter input.
Three Knoxville youths were arrested last week for an unusual theft scheme. They allegedly stole 12 cases of near beer from several drug stores and restaurants, dumped the beer, and sold the empty bottles for 2 cents each, creating a small loss per bottle in a baffling crime.
The school board set a September 5 start for all district pupils aged 5 to 16 not finished with the 8th grade, with kindergarten for those five before January 1. Books will be largely the same as last year, though some changes are needed for general science and workbooks.
The family of Mr and Mrs William Louwsma express gratitude to neighbors and friends for their help during their daughter's illness and hospitalization. Now home and recovering, they thank the community for service rendered.
Wills for Korver and Pearin were heard on Friday with proceedings held in the local court. Attendees included Tourist and Bink, who provided statements during the session.
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