ProtectionNot Needed Says Farm Bureau President Speech
Charles E Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau federation president told about two hundred farmers at the Indies dormitory banquet that farmers should seek cooperation over competition and push a tariff policy taxing income and personal property. The event featured speeches by J H Johnson C M Gilson and William Mackstead with a Federal Farm Board parody and songs.
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Charles E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Hearst
Marion County
Johnson
Tax Board
C. M. Gilson
Sears Roebuck and J. C. Penney Form a Merger
The Des Moines Tribune report says Sears Roebuck and J. C. Penney are negotiating an 800 million merger to create the world’s largest merchandising firm. Sears Roebuck leads mail order and big retail distribution. Penney Co. runs the world’s 18th largest department store chain. details are not disclosed.
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Pella
Sears Roebuck & Co
J. C. Penney Co
Des Moines
Tribune-Capital
Chicago
Sears, Roebuck & Co
J. C. Penney Company
Sears, Roebuck &Co
Penney Co
Sears, Roebuck
The
Panney Co
Local Nimrods Net 165 Rabbits in Farm Hunt
Three hunters Ed Van Toorn Everett Kruseman and Connie De Bruyn hunted at a West Liberty area farm and killed 165 rabbits. Miss Mae Plette, teaching in West Liberty, spent Thanksgiving and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Plette.
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Iwe
Ed van Toorn
Everett Kruseman
Connie de Bruyn
Mae Plette
West Liberty
Mra
Ed Plette
Will Buy Eggs On Graded Basis In Pella
Advertisements in this issue of The Pella Produce Co and John Wynberg announce that beginning Friday December 6 they will buy eggs on the graded basis paying 50 cents per dozen for firsts and 82 cents for seconds. The price structure is tied to market changes and is arranged with merchants to keep the field open for producers. This move aims to gain farmer earnings aligned with quality and could make Pella a center for this trade.
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Pella Produce Co
John Wynberg
Pella
Mail Christmas Packages Early Says Bousquet
Christmas is near with only twenty days left and mail volumes to rise sharply. Patrons should mail early, especially to destinations outside the state, to ensure delivery by Christmas Day. The rush is a physical impossibility to handle promptly, so shop and mail at least ten days before. To ease card backlogs, send Christmas cards two weeks ahead and bundle those mailed to nanties with a date stamp for early delivery. Wrap packages securely with strong materials and reinforce long items. Continuous guidance follows on page 5.
J H Johnson Speaks at Council Bluffs
Knoxville context notes Hon J H Johnson a state legislator attended a state tax commission meeting in Council Bluffs. The commission has investigated taxation and is expected to report in December with revelations and revolutionary recommendations. It is claimed real estate and tangible property are taxed too heavily while moneys and credits escape about 100 million dollars annually.
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Knoxville
The
Chronicle
J. H. Johnson
House of Representatives
Council Bluffs
State Tax Commission
Johnson
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers
At the regular meeting of the Masonic lodge Monday evening the following officers were elected Earl Black worshipful master Will Gezel senior warden Paul Grundman junior warden B H Sack treasurer and Dr T G Fultz secretary Following the installation of officers which will be held soon other officers will be appointed.
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Masonic Lodge
Earl Black
Will Gezel
Paul Grundman
B. H. Sack
T. G. Fultz
Grandson of Knoxville Resident Dies in Hunting Incident
Knoxville Iowa reports Harrison Cole 18 son of Tom Cole of Lamont Oklahoma was accidentally shot and killed. Relatives received word last Wednesday. funeral held Friday. The incident is believed to be a hunting accident. The text also mentions a 1980 model automobile with down draft carburetor and dash starter button and self lubricating springs.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Bell School in Pella area becomes European School No 1
A mixed English Dutch reminiscence recalls the Bell school four miles north of Pella on Galesburg road route 1. Tunis H Klein describes early years starting at age four, translating Dutch to English, plus district records from 1874, salary scales, and bids for a new building.
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Fe Rts
Pella
Galesburg Road
Old
Bell School
Tunis H. Klein
Jan Akkerman
Klein
A. T. Klein
Tunis
Bell
N. de Reus
G. Beyers
John de Bruyn
M. Veenstra
H. Zwank
L. Sterrenberg
Lily Ross
Bessie Kennedy
Lewis Vander Wilt
Ruth Vander Linden
Main Street
Complete the Work On 63 This Week
Foreman W. M. Vester of Larson Construction Co speaks from Hotel Pella lobby about finishing the project within four days. He plans to return home to Texas, noting he has left for December 3 for the past three years. The crew is making rapid progress awaiting issue publication.
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W. M. Vester
Larson Construction Co
Hotel Pella
Texas
enaVien
Vester
the Chronicle
Taxi Service to Bridge Continues
The Chamber of Commerce committee in charge of the taxi service to the Knoxville Pella bridge announces that the service will continue until the bridge opens for traffic. Farmers have used the service on Wednesdays and Saturdays and praised the Chamber for providing it.
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Chamber of Commerce
Knoxville-Pella Bridge
New Watchmaker at Wilson Store
William Bosch begins duties as watchmaker and repairman at Wilson Jewelry. He is the son of Prof. Fred Bosch of Central College faculty, a Central College graduate, and Bradley Polytechnic Institute alumnus in Peoria Illinois, well qualified for the position.
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Wilson Jewelry
William Bosch
Bosch
Fred Bosch
Central College
Central
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria
Til
Stock Shipments Brisk Across Hog and Cattle Markets
The Farmers' Co operative Exchange shipped four carloads of hogs Saturday, three carloads of hogs and four carloads of cattle on Monday, and six carloads of cattle on Tuesday. Officials note the strong shipments suggest a solid market and expect levels to rise as hogs and cattle enter the market.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange
Wallace to Speak at Marion County Farm Bureau Meet
H A Wallace of The Wallace Farmer will address the annual Marion County Farm Bureau meeting set for Knox Ville on Monday December 16. Pres C M Gilson urges full attendance as the county wide meeting opens with morning business and afternoon reports from Mrs S N Brooks county chairman of the Woman's Work and Mrs C B Harvey of the Girls' Club. A report from Pres M Gilson and the election of officers for next year will follow.
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H. A. Wallace
Wallace Farmer
Marion County Farm Bureau
C. M. Gilwan
Knox Ville
Gilson
Farm Bureau
S. N. Brooks
S. N. Brooks County Chairman of the Woman's Work
C. 8. Harvey
Girls’ Club
M. D. Textrum
M. Gilson
Silver Fox Ranch owner highlights 140 animals and profits
Walter W. White of the Silver Fox Ranch near Oskaloosa told the Business Men's Community Club of his rise from five fox pairs to 143 animals on a 40 acre farm. He outlined costs, expansion, and the industry’s profitability, noting two full time assistants and a modern, alarm protected facility.
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Business Men's Community Club
Walter W. White
Silver Fox Ranch
Oskaloosa
White
K Avenue East
I. M. Reed
Frank Sherman
Oscar Russell
Sherman
Mr. White
Foxes
Business Men’s Community Club
Oskaloosa Herald
City Hopes Snow Clearing Jobs for Unemployed Families
A subscriber notes many unemployed heads of families in the city and urges municipal authorities to hire them for snow removal now and in the future. The plan would pay workers and levy charges against property owners as city ordinances require, citing recent unscooped walks as justification.
Dr Nettinga Addresses Living Church at Prayer Service
A Monday evening audience at the Baptist church heard Dr S C Nettinga of Western Theological Seminary deliver an inspiring address on The Living Church. Presiding was Dr John Wesselink with devotions by Rev B Mulder and music led by the Baptist choir. Nettinga argued the early church was a standard for life and doctrine despite faults such as legalism jealousy and factionalism.
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Baptist Church
Central College
S. C. Nettinga
Western Theological Seminary
Holland, Mich
John Wesselink
B. Mulder
First Reformed Church
Baptist
Martina Korver
Ray de Haan
Mildred Cole
Doctor Nettinga
Nettinga
Christmas Seal Drive Progress Report
Committees handling the sale of Christmas seals for tuberculosis relief report gratifying progress. About $65 has been raised so far and the total is expected to increase as the drive ends. Contributors may contact general committee members Mrs. D. C. Renaud, Mrs. George Gaass, Mrs. T. G. Fultz, or Mrs. Edith Le Coca.
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D. C. Renaud
George Gaass
T. G. Fultz
Edith le Coca
Sunrise Prayer Meeting by Baptist Young People
The B Y P A of the Baptist church held a sunrise Thanksgiving prayer meeting Thursday morning with about 20 young people in attendance. Miss Vera Sadler presided over devotions in a Sunday school room while E V Goad delivered a short talk accompanied by songs and a sentence prayer during the program.
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The
Baptist Church
Vera Sadler
E. V. Goad
Don’t Feed Dairy Cow Ear Corn to Grind It Either Way
The note advises not to feed ear corn to dairy cattle raw and suggests grinding it, with or without the cob, to avoid feeding whole kernels. It warns against improper ration preparation and highlights practical feeding guidance for dairy operations.
Marion County Poultry Show Crowds Gather at Memorial Hall
The annual Marion County Poultry Association show dominates the week with hundreds of birds on display. Exhibits fill Memorial Hall as Secretary Sandmeier and staff verify entries and awards. Grand champions include Best cock in show William Maas Dam and Champion hen Joe Vanden Heuvel. The event runs through Saturday night with numerous classes and increasing entries across many breeds.
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Marion County Poultry Association
Sandmeier
Memorial Hall
Marion County
William Maasdam
Pella
Rhode Island Reds
Joe Vanden Heuvel
Cockerel
Barney Mensch
Buff Orpingtons
Bullet
Rhode Island
Jersey
Columbian Wyandottes
Holland Lakenvelders
Pledges for the College Endowment Requested in Pella
In a campaign for Central College endowment, churches, pastors, newspapers, and business leaders in Pella and vicinity contributed to pledges and cash totaling 18 780 to date. Women set plans for further work while urging prompt decisions, aiming for at least 300 000 from the church. R A Carnahan urges renewed effort and public response, calling it the Lord's work.
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Pella
Central College
R. A. Carnahan
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Joe Johnson
Textrum
Mackstead
Sears Roebuck
J. C. Penney
Bousquet
Emily Heemstra
Janet den ‘Adel
Lambert Beyers
Charlotte den Adel
Elvin Bensink
Ardelia Bensink
Harold van Zee
Arie Beyers
Edgar Roorda
Ye Foto Shop
Bridge
Wilson Store
Great Silver Fox Ranch
Business Men Club
W. W. White
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