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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1934
Page
8
On a Harvey route 2 visit day, John Roozeboom and family guests discuss flying ambitions and Dutch heritage. Fermer Adair, a Central College student, plans math and chemistry study while farm life on the 856 acre 50x50 lease updates. Epp Roorda shares farm growth, past grocery work, and coping with drought and coal mine economics amid a close Dutch-Iowa community.
Mr Roorda weighs the car as both boon and burden noting its impact on national life. He recalls simpler days when farmers traveled by buggy and argues motor vehicles give employment yet strain buyers and operators. He plans to thresh sweet clover and expects soy bean hay soon, fearing a looming farm feeding problem before spring.
Mrs. E. V. Goad and her husband with Martin Hults of Fremont were hurt when a car crossed the center line Sunday night on highway 149 near Martinsburg. A second car driven by John Bell went off the road. Miss Gertrude Neas suffered cuts. Bell blamed glare from the other vehicle.
Dr and Mrs C I Fox and Keith returned Sunday from a 5500 mile three week motor journey through 14 states. They visited Chicago Detroit Niagara Falls Long Island Plymouth Rock Cape Cod and New York City. They fished 50 catch prize for second largest fish and saw Mount Vernon and Gettysburg. They returned home with reflections on east crops and a very delightful trip.
Mrs A N Vander Linden a leading woman in the region has been chosen to speak for the Women's Board of Domestic Missions after a Kentucky trip studying mountain schools. She is ready for service and has already received a call, promising audiences a worthwhile address.
Knotholers beat Amsterdam 8 to 6 after a four-run fifth and win a key matchup. Star later loses 7 to 2 to Rolscreen, then falls 8 to 6 to Knotholers in a separate Monday clash. Shell edges Rolscreen 7 to 6 as early runs carry the win. Season series features several tight games with strong hitting and late rallies.
Mrs Koen De Jong was laid to rest in Orange City last week. The funeral was attended by Mr and Mrs J R Van Zee and Gove Van Zee of the city and the latter's sons from near Leighton, with the Orange City Journal outlining her life and service.
Mrs Koen De Jong 82 died Monday at ten a m at her daughter s home in Orange City after a three month illness Funeral services were held at the daughter s home and at the First Reformed church conducted by Rev H Colenbrander She was born Pietertje Van Zee in Pella Iowa and came to Sioux County in 1871 with the first settlers She married Koen De Jong in Pella in March 1871 She was 82 years 10 months 22 days old Her husband died in January 1921 She is survived by ten children Dr Conrad De Jong Grand Rapids Stephen De Jong Orange City Mrs H P Muilenburg Orange City Mrs J Niewendorp Alton Henry De Jong Orange City Gerrit Govert De Jong Tacoma Wash Joe K De Jong Sheldon and Mrs C Sterrenburg Orange City One child Anthony died at age four She also leaves brothers and sisters Mrs Anthony Grandin J R Van Zee and Govert Van Zee Pella Iowa Mrs Dick Van Zante Portland Ore and Mrs G I Vande Steeg Orange City.
Revised estimates from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics indicate farmers earned a 1.9 percent return on capital investment in 1933, reversing a 4.2 percent loss in 1932, signaling improvement for agriculture after a deep downturn.
Bus service departs Pella for Des Moines at 9 30 am 8 30 pm and 7 40 pm All buses depart Central Park Cafe When notate also shows trips from Pella to Oskaloosa at 9 25 am 3 25 pm and 7 80 pm Note 7 80 likely 7 40 pm error and 7 80 not valid schedule time
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