Farmers Union picnic draws crowd despite heavy rain
Heavy rainfall could not keep about 200 farmers and families from attending the annual Farmers Union picnic at Grandman’s grave. Morning program was canceled due to rain, but home talent entertainment endured in the afternoon and evening. Main speaker Garber urged unity and collective action to influence prices and policy, comparing farmers to Indians who live in groups and must get together to succeed. He also called for continued farm enrollment and noted the Legion’s drive for a bonus as a parallel effort.
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Farmers Union
Grandman
Minnekas Paltzer
Garber
Iowa Farmers Union
Des Moines
Suspend Work On Swimming Pool
A federal WPA representative met with the city council in a special session Tuesday night to suspend operations at the municipal swimming pool for the present. Resumption depends on local labor conditions while cement walks and park grading have been completed and the ground will be seeded next, timing unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Heavy rains moisten soil across vast area
Torrential rainfall last Thursday and Friday drenched the region with over two inches, benefiting late gardens pastures and corn crop. No destructive winds accompanied the showers, lifting spirits as rain aided crops despite prior heat damage.
Pony spooks rider causing broken arm at farm
Donald Aalbers, ten year old son of Mrs Will Aalbers, living six miles north of town on the Galesburg road, was thrown from a pony during a Saturday afternoon incident. The pony jumped a barb wire fence, injuring him with a broken arm and deep cuts. He is recovering but in pain.
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Aalbers
Will’ Aalbers
Galesburg Road
Donald
Helen Carpenter Dies in Trinidad at August 22
Helen Carpenter daughter of Homer and Carrie Grant and granddaughter of the late Fred P. Grant died August 22 in Trinidad Colorado Burial services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Bible and Davis Funeral Home Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Carpenter
Homer
Carrie Grant
Carpenter
Fred P. Grant
Schmerhorn, Bousquet and Rhynsburger
Trinidad
Colo
Bybee and Davis
Knoxville
Tysseling enters shoe business in 1929 in Pella
Anthony Tysseling, a Pella native, began his shoe business in 1929 after joining and later evolving from a partnership at the Two Vans store. He now runs a large, up-to-date shop on the east side of Pella square, offering Star Brand shoes and a wide stock including large sizes and white summer footwear. A first class repair shop operates at the rear by John Braashart. Read the ad in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Tysseling
Tysseling
Pella
Central College
Marion Vanden Oever
Vans
H. J. Vanden Berg
H. Vanden Oever
L. van Rees
Has
Yaseling
Tusseling
Iowa
John Braashart
Two Vans
Local College Hires Art Instructor Vernon L Bobbitt
Central College announces Vernon L Bobbitt as art instructor and designer for the Student Industry. The appointment comes with studio classes for college and high school credit options, plus exhibitions of his work at regional venues. Bobbitt aims to foster keen observation and technical skill in drawing, design, and painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Vernon L. Bobbitt
Industr
Y. Bobbitt
L. R. Bobbitt
Baptist Church
Newton
Bobbitt
Central
Denisonity
Granville
Ohio
Iowa State College
Cumming School of Art
Des Moines
Joslyn Memorial
Omaha
Kansas City Art Institute
Iowa
All Iowa
Chicago
Iowa City
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
New Central
Shed on East First Street Burns Friday
A fire at 10:10 p m Friday damaged a shed on Miss Agnes Mathes 906 East First street where the C L Carter family lives Most items in the shed were saved Insurance covered the building Investigators consider the fire incendiary like the Schakel fire and are probing both incidents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Double Suit Filed At Knoxville
A double damage suit stemming from a Pleasantville auto wreck was filed in Knoxville court this week. Joe Bowers of Swan seeks 808.08 for his truck while Dr. D. Burbank of Pleasantville counters with 750 for lost practice time and injuries to his car and person.
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Pleasantville
Joe Bowers
Swan
Dr. D. §. Burbank
Bowers
Dr. Burbank
Federated Club Seeks Secretary’s Books for History
members urged to bring old secretary books to Mrs Scholte to aid in compiling the club history. those with pre 1928 years should ensure Mrs Kolte receives them.
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Federated Club
Carl Boat Hurt When Knocked Down By Automobile
Carl Boat four year old son of Mr and Mrs J Gilbert Boat crawled from under Henry Wyn car on South Broadway and was struck by the bumper as it passed at a slow rate of speed. He escaped serious injury and was taken to safety. Mr Boat says Wynna was not to blame and considers it fortunate the car was not moving faster.
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Carl Boat
Wynna
Carl
New Minister at Elk Creek Church
The Elk Creek American Lutheran church near Galesburg and the Kellogg church have a new pastor Rev. A. H. Braun, a radio minister from Waverly, Iowa. He succeeds Rev. W. G. Weber, who moves to Lost Nation, Iowa after eight years. Braun and family will reside in the Kellogg parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Creek American Lutheran
Galesburg
Kellog
A. H. Braun
Waverly
Towa
W. G Weber
Lost Nation
Van Hemert Attends National Rural Letter Carriers Meet
W S Van Hemert a Pella rural mail carrier returned from New Orleans where he attended the national rural letter carriers convention held August 17 to 20. He and two companions drove over 2400 miles by motor route. He called the trip wonderful, noted scenic views and lauded the convention’s inspiration among rural carriers nationwide. The event marked the first anniversary of rural mail service in the country and Van Hemert served on the resolutions committee. A detailed report is promised next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. van Hemert
Pella
New Orleans
van Hemert
Muute
United States
Dave Breen Named Assistant Electric Department
The Fowler Telephone employee of over 20 years is appointed assistant to Supt James V in the Pella electric department. He resigns from the telephone company to begin duties around September 1. The mayor and city council praise the choice and expect improved efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Breen
Fowler Telephone Company
James V
Pella Electric Department
Breen
Telephone Company
Wisdom
City Electric Department
Wisse
Webster and Lincoln districts realign to relieve Webster school
Webster and Lincoln districts shift enrollment by extending Lincoln’s boundary to Union Street to relieve Webster building crowding. Lincoln offers eight rooms for six grades while Webster has four rooms for seven grades, prompting grade merges and a Junior High in upstairs space. Enrollment projections show about 230 at Webster and under 150 at Lincoln, with kindergarten and first grade likely combined at both buildings.
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Webster School
Incely
Board of Education
Lincoln District
Union Street
Liberty Street
Lincoln School
Webster
Hasent
Lincoln
Mission Fest Appeals Healthily at Westpark
The Mission Fest of Christian Reformed churches at Westpark last Wednesday raised 1400 dollars through three offering sessions and canteen receipts of 815 dollars. The funds will support denomination missions and reflect a broad spirit of generosity and support for the canteen.
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Christian Reformed Churches
Westpark
Rooms to Rent Call College Office Notice
College seeks roommates for student housing. People willing to rent to college students should contact the college office. Call phone $89 for details and arrangements.
West Market playground to close after August 28
The West Market playground, under the supervision of the Women's Federated Club, will be closed after Saturday, August 28.
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West Market
Women’s Federated Club
New Primary Teacher Elected for Pella Public Schools
Miss Annabelle Beebe of Excel sior Minnesota has accepted the primary position in Pella Public Schools after Miss Anne Verhey’s resignation. Beebe, a Woods Kindergarten and Primary Training School graduate, has taught in Mondamin and Primghar Iowa, with additional practice teaching in Minneapolis and work in a private nursery school. She has supervised Camp Danworthy summers near Walker Minnesota and holds a Standard Elementary Certificate qualified to teach music PE drawing and playground activities.
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Anne Verhey
Pella
Beebe
the Woods
Minneapolis
Mondamin
Iowa
Primghar
Warrington
Danworthy
Lake
Walker
Minnesota
Dr Martin Installs X Ray Equipment at Office
Installation of X Ray equipment in the office of Dr R M Marti Pelly Chiropractic physician will be completed Friday by a technician of the X Ray laboratories of Chicago.
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R. M. Marti Pelly
X-Ray Laboratories of
Chicago
Cars Burned In Garage Fire At Mrs Swank Estate
A blaze at the Mrs J Swank estate garage on Franklin and East Third last Wednesday night destroyed two cars owned by Bart Van Zuuk and Bob Grandin. Renter Martin Schakel lost household items including three mattresses and a stove. No insurance covered the losses. the fire was spotted by Gerald and Mrs Rysdam from their porch.
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Mrs. J. Swank
V of Franklin
East Third
Bart van Zuuk
Buick
Bob Grandin
Martin Schakel
Gerald Rysdam
Investigate the Cause of Fires
Local police aided by a state officer at Des Moines probe two recent fires suspected incendiary. Officer De Hoog said they have valuable evidence and expect an arrest once evidence is stronger.
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Des Moines
de Hoog
Teach Children Traffic Safety in Iowa Schools
Davenport Iowa reports a program to teach 180000 school children traffic safety using 54000 posters distributed through Iowa schools next fall and winter by A A Motor Clubs of Iowa. About 6000 posters will be sent each month over a nine month term. The three color posters feature a safety patrol boy and his dog to stress safe behavior.
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Davenport
Iowa
Towa
A. A. Motor Clubs of
R. E. Rhoades
Health contestants and child in Mahaglia county
Nine month old daughter of Gary Vander Haar is noted in Mahaglia county alongside a health contest entry. The fragment references a location and participants but lacks clear event details or outcomes. Further readable text needed for precise summary.
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Mahaska County
Gary Vander Haar
Mahaglia County
City schools reopen with new courses and enrollment promises
Pella Public Schools will formally open September 6 with a Labor Day start and 8:30 assembly. Registration runs September 3–4 and 7 to accommodate rural pupils. Four main courses offered General, Normal Training, Commercial, and Vocational Agriculture with new subjects including General Mathematics and Advanced Industrial Arts. Early enrollment forecast around 275 with the sophomore class expected to be largest at 96.
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Pella
Webster
Central College
Rlphomore
Pella Foundry Changes Name After Dissolution
The H E C Foundry partnership dissolves as H W Hease retires. The company becomes Pella Foundry Co with P Van Gorp as manager. Creditors urged to send accounts to H P Van Gorp by Sept 1, 1937. the firm disclaims obligations incurred after Sept 1, 1987.
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H. E. C. Foundry
H. W. Hease
Pella Foundry
H. Foundry
H. P
Pella Foundry Co
Pell Foundry. Co
P. van Gorp
Mgr
Card of Thanks for Mrs J Me Loss
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and support shown during the recent bereavement of Mrs J Me. The notice thanks those who offered condolences, aid, and kindness to the family in this difficult time.
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Mra
J.me
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Bugs
National F. U
Donald Aalbers
A. Tysseling
Anthony Tusseling
Sarah Schakel
East First Street
Attention Federated Club
Elk Creek Church
James Wisse
Lincoln-Webster
Donna Mae van Halen
Jack Prime As
den Hartog
John van Saarten
Maxine Zickel
Norma Jean Parker Junior Rumbaugh
Pella High School
Marvin Bartlett
Otley
Jacob Schuring
Herbert Postma
Alice Postma
Otey
Wayne Vanden Berg
Cordova
Man
Tana Mae van Gilst
Aine Vande Horst
Reshman
Carolyn Anne
Beintema
Leighton
Verna
Tysseliiman
Karl Marvin Vogelaar
New Sharon
In van Vliet
Classis Pella West Market Park
Wed
Harry J. Hager
Bethany Reformed Church of
J. J. Devalois
Katpodi
India
S. L. Brooks
Bronton
Alabama
J. Hesselink
Leighton Reformed Church
William Daven
Eddyville
Annabelle Beebe
Excelsior
Miss Annabelle Beebe
Dr. Martin
Phyllis Vander Haar
Larry de Bruin
U. S
N.T
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