Ottumwa Youth Steals Car With School Friends Beguiled
George Graham of Ottumwa, 20, stole a Chrysler from high school juniors Bill Shepherd 18 Dick Hoffman 15 and Max Sassaman 15 after inviting a ride downtown. He drove miles before stopping near Hedrick and warned the trio not to report the theft. He was captured later in Pella after a muddy chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
George Graham
Wapello
Bill Shepherd
James H. Shepherd
Dick Hoffman
Frank P. Hofman
Max Sassaman
Paul M. Sassaman
Young Shepherd
Max
Graham
Shepherd
Provisions Sought for Christmas Baskets at Ye Foto Shoppe
The Community Welfare League asks all who can donate nonperishable goods and perishables for Christmas baskets to leave them at the old Ye Foto Shoppe building. Items like chickens and meat should be delivered December 22. The League aims to expand gifts to help more needy families this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Welfare League
Ye Foto
Welfare League
League
Public sale dates near Pella and Otley
Public sale dates listed for December include John J. Buwalda 1.4 miles northwest of Pella closing out livestock and farm machinery December 16 Matt Hoksbergen near Sully 9 miles northeast of Pella closing out sale December 17 Mrs J A Van Waardhuizen 3% miles southwest of Otley and 20 miles east of Cordova closing out sale December 18 Mrs Clarence De Penning three miles northwest of Pella closing out sale December 22 William Aalbers half mile northwest of Otley live stock and feed store December 23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Buwalda
Pella
Matt Hoksbergen
Sully
J. A. van Waardhuizen
Otley
Cordova
Clarence de Penning
William Aalbers
Miss Martha Firth A M Educator in Central College History
Miss Martha Firth A M educator in History and Social Science at Central college was born in Cascade Town. She studied at Epworth seminary Iowa and Central college Pella graduating in 1893. After postgraduate work at Chicago and Nebraska she earned A M from Central college. She taught at Central academy from 1893, later taught at Grand Island college Nebraska, Bishop college Marshall Texas, returned to Grand Island and Central college in 1920 where she has remained. In 1909 she toured Europe with Miss Graham visiting England Scotland Wales and France and attended Oxford lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Firth
Central College
Cascade
Town
England
Scotland
Wales
France
Oxford University
Welfare League Plans Santa Claus Aid For Needy Families
The Community Welfare League held a large meeting at the Legion hall to discuss continued aid for needy families. Four new cases sought aid, and plans to again provide Christmas baskets were approved, with Mrs. Paul Scholte leading a committee to coordinate with churches.
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Community Welfare League
Legion Hall
Santa Claus
Paul Scholte
Quick sale of Mr Veenstra’s single comb White Leghorn flock
Harold Veenstra used Chronicle want ads to dispose of his chickens at Harold Veenstra Farm. By 1 30 in the afternoon the flock was sold and that evening there were half a dozen more inquiries. The quick sale drew service praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Veenstra
Chronicle
Boyd Van Rees Injured in Bishop Coal Mine
Boyd Van Rees aged nineteen, son of Mr and Mrs H L Van Rees, was struck by slate at the Bishop coal mine last Tuesday. A broken ankle required surgical aid at Mater hospital Knoxville, with recovery expected at home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd van Rees
H.L. van Rees
Bishop Coal Mine
Mater Hospital
Knoxville
Young van Rees
New Chevrolet 1932 Unveiled at White Way Auto Co
Pella residents and surrounding area flock to the White Way Auto Co showroom to see the new Chevrolet Six. The launch featured massive nationwide campaigns including 25,000 posters spanning 118 miles, radio waves across 168 stations, teaser displays, and 76 tons of promotional material, signaling a bold push for the model's debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chevrolet
White Way Auto Co
Chevrolet Motor Company
United States
Uncle Sam
Former Pella Man Dies in Des Moines
Harry Stektenberg aged 52 son of Gerrit Stektenberg and Mrs Stektenberg and a former Pella resident died in Des Moines after a surgical operation. He left Pella in youth and had lived in Des Moines. Survived by his mother widow two daughters three sisters and four brothers. Funeral and interment held in Des Moines with relatives from Pella attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stektenberg
Gerrit Stektenberg
Pella
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Cal
Catherine
Nellie
Steklenberg
Henry van Ginkel
Ed van Ginkel
Dan Hoogennakker
Farmers Union Meeting Here December 18
Plans are completed for the county Farmers Union meeting to be held in their hall on Friday December 18. It will be an all day event with election of officers reports of activities talks by members and other features. Dinner will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Aschenbrenner
Welfare League
H. C. Jacobs
van Houweling
Pete Tysseling
G. Bennink
The
Farmers Union
Piano and Voice Recital at Central College
The Piano and Voice Departments at Central College present a joint recital in the College chapel on Monday evening December 14 at 7 39 p m. Admission is free and all are welcome. The program includes works by Lasson Bernice Van Buren Ver Ploegh Schubert Nevin and Friml among others performed by students Ruth Dykstra Bernice Blommer Willard Langerak and Elva Van Houweling with several titled pieces such as Birds of Prophet and The Vagabond King selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasson
Bernice van Buren
Wilfred Sanderson
Marjorie
Rudolph Friml
Willard Langerak
Mozart
Ruth Dykstra
Ing Omert
Elva Lae van Houweling
Farmers Union Head To Broadcast Address On Wednesday
The National Farmers Union head will broadcast via the National Broadcasting System on Wednesday morning. Mr Simpson will deliver the message and outline the union’s plans and goals. Invited attendees include union members and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
National Farmers Union
National Broadcasting System
Simpson
First Reformed Elects Officers
The annual congregational meeting of the First Reformed Church was held Wednesday evening with the largest attendance in years. Members elected elders G H Wormhoudt Simon Douwstra Arie Klyn Gradus Gosselink Gysbert Van Zante and A Ver Plog and deacons Mel Will Bogaard Delwin De Haan Andrew Ver Ploegh and Worp Borgman. The congregation also voted to support the Central College Bible Chair for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
G. H. Wormhoudt
Simon Douwstra Arie Klyn
Gradus Gosselink
Gysbert van Zante
A. Ver’ Plog
Mel Will Bogaard
Delwin de Haan
Andrew Ver Ploegh
Worp Borgman
Marion County Poultry Show Blooms With 800 Birds On Display
As the Chronicle goes to press the Marion county poultry show is in full swing with 800 birds on exhibit in the Hoek sema and Tromp building. Secretary Leland Croll tabulates awards. F. H. Shellburger of West Liberty is judge. Grand Champion awards go to Leland Croll and Nelis Bensink among others, with numerous roosters hens and pullets winning in breeds such as Buff Orpington White Wyandotte Plymouth Rock Rhode Island Reds and Leghorns across many classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Marion County
Leland Croll
Hoeksema-and-Tromp
F. H. Shellburger
West Liberty
Nelis Bensink
Buff Orpington
Barney Mensch
M. R. Hess
Change Highway Six To Number Sixty
The Towa State Highway commission renames Highway No. 6 from Des Moines to the Missouri line as No. 60. The change aligns with U S highway 6 now known as the Roosevelt highway from Cape Cod to Colorado, creating a continuous route from U S 18 in northwestern Iowa to the Missouri line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State Highway Commission
Des Moines
Knoxville
Albia
Centerville
Missouri Line
American Association of State Highway Officials
Cape Cod
Colorado
Provinceton
Mass
Greeley
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Pella Red Cross Campaign Tops Last Year
Pella residents contributed a total of 860.77 to the Red Cross drive, surpassing last year’s result. Despite depression era gloom, canvassers and volunteers delivered strong support, with Chairman Plender expressing gratitude to all donors and workers for their effort.
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Pella
Red Cross
Plender
Mrs Kool dies after surgery at Mercy hospital Des Moines
Ella Van Vark Kool aged 56 7 20 died Friday afternoon at 2 30 after a surgical operation. Born near Olivet she lived there all her life. Survived by husband John Kool Jr Andrew two grandchildren five brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held at the home and the Second Christian Reformed church near Olivet with Rev Hollebeek presiding. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kool
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Olivet
Pella
Second Christian Reformed Church
Rev. D. Hollebeek
Oakwood Cemetery
Kool
Ella van Vark
John Kool, Jr
Oskaloosa
Andrew Kool
A. Moreland
Oklahoma City
Okla
Chas, Hill
Arcada
Fla
Fred
John. H
George
Pete
William van Vark
Mable Bruinekool
A. P. Vander Meide
Mattie Guthrie
Neosho
Heerema's Drug Store Displays Christmas Gifts Bargains
Heerema's Drug Store offers a full line of Christmas gifts on display with revised prices. The store advertises real bargains across its holiday selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heerema’s Drug Store
Card of Thanks for Mrs. John Kool
The Kool family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of wife and mother Mrs. John Kool and for the beautiful floral tributes that spoke volumes of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kool
Dr Mulder Leaves Pella For Grand Rapids Pastoral Post
Dr. Mulder, longtime pastor of the First Reformed church, announced he will leave by year end to accept a call from Bethel Reformed church in Grand Rapids Michigan. He helped expand church membership, organize the G T A society, install a $10 000 pipe organ, revamp education and finances, and served on multiple church and civic boards. The Bethel church, about 25 years old, sits in a growing Grand Rapids district and offers opportunities for his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Fred Faassen
First Reformed Church
Parent-Teacher Association
Rev
B. Mulder
Bethel Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Mich
Dr. Mulder
Mulder
Kent
van Veen-Van Hemert Post
American Legion
Central College
Iowa
Christian Endeavor Society
Anti-Saloon League
Hope College
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Reformed Church
Committee On International Justice
Bethel
George Graham Sentenced After Ottumwa Robbery Case
George Graham, 20, of Ottumwa, pled guilty to robbery before Judge G R Wennerstrum in Ottumwa and was sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary. He was captured after a chase with Police Chief Paul Grundman and led three Ottumwa youths at gunpoint to drive him to Hedrick where he forced them to walk home.
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George Graham
Paul Grundman
Oskaloosa Herald
Ottumwa
State
G. R. Wennerstrum
Graham
Hedrick
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Otumwa
Old Ye Foto Bldg
Who’s Who In Education
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Balance OF Power
First Reformed
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Leland Cross
John Slot
J. M. Gosselink
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Art Vander Werff
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van Zante
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Pulet
Pete van Gorp
H. D. Rietveld
S. C
Rhode Island
J.C. Vander Heuvel
Robert Kaldenburg
Jersey
J. H. van Zee
S. C. White Leghorn
Cornie de Bruin
H. J. van Vark
Henry Hackert
H. J. Rietveld
Connie de Bruin
Edmund Renaud
Buff Minorcas
P. van Gilst
Buff Orpingtons
Barney
Mensch
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Australorps
J. M. Vande Keift
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RED Cross Drive
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Lively Chase
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