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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
13
The meeting reviewed a November city treasury balance of 18 780 48 dollars, with bills totaling 5 493 10 dollars. Library funds are nearly exhausted, other funds tight, and Scouts granted use of the old city hall assembly room for certain evenings. The engineer and inspectors wage costs were debated, with a paving cost report delayed for further changes.
Reports from Iowa indicate hog cholera is gradually abating with veterinary examination and vaccination helping prevent further losses. Farmers are urged to isolate suspects, keep hogs in good condition, avoid crowding, and provide dry bedding while guarding against drafts and cold winds to reduce pneumonia risk.
The Chronicle touts saving as a path to security and cites Pella banks offering savings accounts with very small starting deposits. It urges woman, boy, or girl savers to begin weekly deposits, promising steady growth into usable funds for future needs.
Secretary Ramsay announces all counties have received automobile plates before December first and county treasurers can collect taxes for next year. Plates are county based with county number hyphen serial. county unit owner must go to county treasurer. State record kept at automobile department. Licenses for dealers set at 26 dollars for firms. used dealer plates eight dollars per pair. Transfer must be completed before license.
The Webster Building hosted practical teaching experience for several Normal Training Department students. Harriet Toom, Margaret Wayning, Wilma Van Gorp, Inez Buwalda, Alma Durham, Marie Harriet Toom, and Marie Beyer practiced in the first grade, preparing for the teaching profession on Wednesday and Thursday.
Marion R. Lyon head of University of Iowa women’s physical education urged freshman women to wear low heels and shoes with broad toes to fit the foot. She warned tight shoes cause facial wrinkles and poor posture, noting over ninety percent of students show curved spines and poor posture, improvable through regular exercises.
The Great Lakes String Quartet is highly regarded this year for its lecture course. On December 13, it is praised as one of the finest numbers yet presented in Pella, with the ensemble gaining nationwide recognition since its wartime formation at the Great Lakes Naval station.
The Chronicle recently added a casting machine and a Miller Saw with Universal equipment to its office. The new tools match city dailies in capability and speed up ad cuts for the press. The finishing machine speeds up preparing cuts and enhances overall office efficiency. Mrs. D. Hynes visited Des Moines Monday en route to visit other children there.
Saturday evening November 26 marks a new epoch for students chasing the best eatables at the market. Honorable Mr Whale Steak, Esq. makes a public appearance as a loyal friend to appetite researchers. Miss Lemon Jelly Miss H R Celery and entertainers Rabb it Stuffed Chicken shine on the bill. Prof Sadler as cook and a palatable supper delight the attendees at Sunnyside. Other participants include Hajo Pals Wilim Crusé Arie Vander Stoep Loyde Hiliver Worp Borgman and Richard Sweboom. The group plans another party soon.
Mrs Adrian Rietveld died at her home southwest of Pella at 8 p m Friday December 2 1921 aged 78 years and 9 months. Pneumonia was the immediate cause though she had been frail for years. Survived by several children two of whom a son and daughter were living at home. Funeral services held at home on Monday by Rev J Wesselink. Interment at Lam Cemetery.
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