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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

7

Mammoth Santa Parade Fuels Town Celebration

Schools close for a 1 30 Friday parade through Main Street to Central Park. Santa Claus Mary Christmas Old Mother Goose and Red Riding Hood lead the march with a log cabin entry and candy sacks for children. Chamber committees promise a lasting holiday event rain or shine.

Main Street Central Park Santa Claus Mary Christmas Old Mother Goose Red Riding Hood Chamber of Commerce

2000 Farmers Rescued by Federal Relief in Midwest

Omaha figures show 2,519 distress cases from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming, with 2,059 loans approved or closed and 430 reacted. Frank A. OConnor says the Farm Credit Administration has aided four of five hard pressed debtors, stabilizing land retention under a long term low interest program. Since inception 29,320 land bank loans totaling 129,335,860 dollars have been issued to Iowa farmers.

Omaha Neb Federal Land Bank of Omaha Frank A. O'Connor Farm Credit Administration Land Bank Iowa O’connor Ace Land Bank and Commissioner

Free Turkey For Christmas Gift Ad By Central States Electric

The Central States Electric Co announces a Christmas gift offer in this issue. The ad promises a free turkey for Christians who make purchases this season. Details and eligibility are explained in the advertisement.

Central States Electric Co Turkey

Black's Stage A Big Two Day Sale

Black's Style Shop advertises a two day sale of ladies misses and children's ready to wear and numerous other articles with marked down prices. The sale starts Friday morning at 8:30 oclock and runs for two days, offering seasonable merchandise at low prices to stock wardrobes for winter and spring.

Black’s Style Shop

Christmas vacation dates set by school board

Vacation in schools will begin December 21 and continue to January 2 with a three day spring break. The High school Christmas program December 20 features a musical night, songs and a short play by Oral English. Admission is a donation to Welfare League. A declamatory contest series starts with diverse participants. Pella to play North High Des Moines Saturday. Honor roll listed with seniors juniors sophomores names. Conference orchestra festival to be held at Pella.

Welfare League Pella North High Des Moines Teetival

Jacob Wouda Taken Sudden Ill On Tuesday

Otley resident Jacob Wouda, longtime janitor of the Christian Reformed church, suffered a sudden paralysis Tuesday forenoon. His daughter found him prostrate at the church, and he was moved home where a Pella physician reported his condition not favorable Wednesday morning.

Jacob Wouda Otley Christian Reformed Church Mr. Wouda Wooda

Remembering NICK BOGAARD Early Pella resident dies at 85

Nick Bogaard, 85, longtime Pella figure, died Monday at the Home For the Aged after a brief illness and a recent recovery. Born in the Netherlands February 26, 1849, he emigrated with his family to America. Survived by 11 children, 19 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and several siblings, he led a devout life. funeral held at Third Reformed Church with high family attendance and a large crowd.

Nickolas Bogaard Pella Mr. Bogard Albert Veldhuizen Mr. Bogaard The Chronicle Netherlands Landgil Bogaard America Third Reformed Church G. Menning H. . Pietenpol W. N. Bogaard Dick Bogaard David Bogaard G. Gosselink C. A. Gosselink

Campfire Girls Plan Christmas Bazaar and Candy Sale

The Campfire Girls will hold a Christmas bazaar and candy sale at Klyn and De Winter Meat Market on Saturday December 16 1934.

Klyn & de Winter

Kuyper and Sons Vegetable Market to Close for Week

Notice that Kuyper and Sons Vegetable Market on the West side of the square will close on Thursday December 20 1984 during closing week. Prices listed include carrots one dollar per pound onions one dollar ten cents per half pound. potatoes also advertised at low prices.

Kuyper and Sons

Pharmacists Gather for Iowa District Meeting at Legion Hall

Local druggists hosted pharmacists from five Iowa counties at the Legion Hall with many guests including Pella physicians. Dr. Fred W. Moore spoke on the Basic Science Law proposing a uniform educational standard for healing professions. Dr. R. L. Parker and Walter Meads also spoke on medical and pharmacy topics. A Dutch choir and readings accompanied the program and a Dutch supper was served by the Legion Auxiliary.

Iowa Pharmaceutical Association Legion Hall Pella Fred W. Moore R. L. Parker Iowa State Medical Association Walter Meads Iowa Pharmacy Commissioners G. W. van Arkel John Hagens Donald Winifred Hesselink Irvin J. Lubbers Central College The American Legion John Heerema

Pastor Rev. F. De Jong Accepts Call in Pella

Members of the First Christian Reformed church in Pella announce that Rev. Frank De Jong of Prairie View Kansas has accepted the church’s call to be pastor. He will begin the field here the week of January 1 1935 succeeding Rev. R J Danhof who moves to Holland Michigan. De Jong is noted as educated experienced and highly recommended. The church welcomes his family and hopes for a fruitful stay. A potential new treaty to replace the 1922 Washington treaty was anticipated this week.

First Christian Reformed Church Frank de Jong Prairie View Kansas de Jong R. J. Danhof Fourteenth Street Holland, Mich Pella

Fine Work Done By Former Local School Teacher

Pauline Garrison Goldenstein, born in Pella and a former local teacher, created a set of nature study textbooks for grades one through six. Printed by Garrison-Goldenstein Press in Caldwell Idaho, the volumes show craftsmanship and individuality. The books are expected to be adopted in Idaho schools and possibly beyond. Mrs. Goldenstein is the daughter of Dr. L. A. Garrison, former Central College president.

Pella Nature Magoaked Ob Mle Pauline Garrison Goldenstein Idaho Garrison-Goldenstein Caldwell Goldenstein L. A. Garrison Central College

Mrs Jacob E Cornelius Dies At Home In Pella

Mrs. Jacob E. Cornelius aged 89 died at her Pella home on Monday morning after a brief illness. Born April 20, 1845 in Salisbury Indiana, she married Rev. J. E. Cornelius in 1861 and had 11 children, six surviving. Surviving children include Clarence L. Cornelius East Freetown, Ira E. Cornelius Chickasaw, Mrs. T. H. McKinley Houston, Mrs. Fred W. Snow Twin Falls, Mrs. W. I. Smith Tulsa, and Jacob E. Cornelius Pella, with 82 grandchildren reported. Her funeral details were not included.

Jacob E. Cornelius J. E. Cornelius Oskaloosa Street Jacob Cornelius Salisbury Ind Pella George B. Cornelius Clarence L. Cornelius East Freetown Ira E. Cornelius Chickasaw Okla T. H. McKinley Houston Texas Fred W. Snow Twin Falls Tdho

Warning Safety Order Closes East Second Street for Coasting

Owing to icy streets and near accidents from children coasting, East Second Street north of the Stacker Plant will be closed to traffic from 4 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. for coasting. Coasting on other streets or sleds drawn by cars or trucks is prohibited. G. Fultz, mayor.

East Second Street G. Fultz

Donated Toys Cheer Children in Town Hospital

Town and university hospital officials urge Iowans to donate toys magazines books stationery games and clothing by December 24 to fulfill each child's Christmas wish at the University of Town Children’s Hospital. About 100 patients remain in beds under Perkins law and could benefit from year round gifts if funds allow.

Children’s Hospital University of Town Robert M. Neff University Hospital Santa Claus Neff Mr. Neff

New Cook Book Much In Demand

The newly revised cook book edited by the Ladies Auxiliary of Central College is in great demand with about 1000 tested and signed recipes. It features washable cover bindings at 1.00 and 1.25, sold at Korn-Sybenga Bakery, with mail orders via Secretary Mrs. H. W. Pietenpol, Pella Iowa.

Central College Korn-Sybenga Auxiliary H. W. Pietenpol Pella Iowa

Card of Thanks for Dick C Van Houweling

We thank neighbors and friends who assisted us during illness and expressed sympathy at the death of Dick C Van Houweling. We appreciate floral offerings at this time from Mrs D C Van Houweling and children.

Dick C. van Houweling D. C. van Houweling

Condensed State and Nation News Highlights

A mix of brief items spans butter tax effects, a Chicago teen shot during a drug store raid, a New York hotel death, and opinions on prohibition’s return. Other notes cover mustard yields in Arkansas, estate disputes, leftist gains in Wisconsin and Minnesota, an armed rail station robbery in Iowa, fatal fires in Portland and New York, Christmas aid for children, election fund totals, and political and legal developments across states.

Shoplifter Arrested After Weekend Theft in Pella

A well dressed man named Gus Bender from Newton was arrested Saturday night for stealing three dress shirts and gloves from J C Penney in Pella. The goods were recovered and he was jailed, then given one hour to leave town by Mayor T G Fultz due to lack of funds for board. Mrs De Hoog and Mrs Van Vork witnessed part of the incident and helped identify him. the hat he left behind was later returned.

Pella Black Gus Bender Newton Town Bender J. C. Penney T. G. Fultz Joe de Hoog James van Vork Penney’s de Hoog Wilbur Johnson Penney

Relief Rules Tighten For Knox County Families

Knoxville county emergency relief committee limited aid to families led by drinkers, banning cash relief while allowing commodities. They also barred relief for those with cars for pleasure or extravagant habits, and noted federal rules on employment for snow removal. Mrs Twitty cited 814 families totaling about 4000 people receiving aid, with monthly expenditures near 18000 dollars, urging church and agency support.

County Emergency Relief Committee Knoxville M. D. Twitty

Corn at $1.08 Sets High Mark Since 1929

Chicago cash corn touched its highest level since 1929 with No 1 white corn selling at 1.08 a bushel. The market was steady to a cent higher as wheat and oats edged up, reflecting broader price strength in grains.

Chicago

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