Assessors Explain New Iowa Property Assessment Plan
A large crowd at the Legion Hall heard Dr. J W Reynolds of the State Board of Review describe Iowa’s tax structure, the 70 year system, and the new cubic foot based assessment. He stressed that 88 cents of every tax dollar funds education and state institutions, with 12 cents for government.
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The
Legion Hall
J. W. Reynolds
State Board of Review
Iowa
Reynolds
Pella
State Board
Metcalf
Jones
Mr. Metcalf
State Executive Council
Koffee Kletz at Pella National Bank Dates Set
The Pella National Bank invites the community to Koffee Kletz from Friday December 26 to Wednesday December 31. The ad notes people will smoke cigars drink coffee and eat doughnuts, offering a chance to get acquainted and recall memories while reflecting the bank’s customer attitude.
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Pella National Bank
Glove Recovered After Chronicle Want Ad Read
Miss Almira Klein showed the value of Chronicle want ads as the glove was found soon after the notice appeared. The ad was read Thursday and the glove returned the next morning, proving ads bring results.
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Chronicle
Almira Klein
College quintet to play ten home basketball games
A college basketball season will feature ten home games, with season adult tickets at 4.50 and children at 2.25. If any games are not played a 0.50 refund is offered. Single game seats run 0.75 or 1.00, season reservations cost 1.50 in section B or 1.00 in section A GC, with initial draw for seats on December 29.
Winter Wonder Gopher Afloat In Cold Season Tale
Julian Renaud reports spotting a gopher at his lot despite five degrees frost and widespread winter calm. He mused the creature is either early or late, unable to speak the local tongue, leaving the mystery of its winter labors unresolved.
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Julian Renaud
Renaud
Establish Bureau At Chronicle Office
An employment bureau is established at the Chronicle office through an arrangement with the Community Welfare League. It will connect employers with the unemployed, matching available work with those seeking jobs. Local labor should be preferred, and the Chronicle will continue free ads for the jobless in cooperation with the League.
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Community Welfare League
The
Chronicle
the Chronicle
Farm Bureau Banquet Report From Knoxville Event
County Farm Bureau agent M D Textrum of Knoxville spoke at the office Tuesday and provided details of the Farm Bureau banquet held Monday night. He also attended the poultry show at the Legion Hall.
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County Farm Bureau
M. D. Textrum
Knoxville
Farm Bureau
the Legion Hall
Dedication of County Memorial Building in Knoxville
Dedication ceremony for the County Memorial Building in Knoxville is scheduled for Friday. All proceeds from the event will be used to purchase equipment for the facility.
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Knoxville
Marion County poultry show awards dominate county event
Hundreds of fine birds competed at the Marion County Poultry Show held at the Legion hall. More than 500 birds across breeds including Buff Orpingtons, Rhode Island Reds, White Leghorns and Wyandottes were judged by L. G. Housholder of Bonaparte, who praised the exhibits and county cooperation. Awards covered best cock, hen, pullet and other classes with exhibitors from Marion and nearby towns.
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Marion County
Legion Hall
Bonaparte
L. G. Housholder
Housholder
Marion County Poultry Association
J. H. Shinn
M. A. Sandmeier
Woodward
Waukee
Beacon
Oskaloosa
Prairie City
Leighton
Buff Orpington
M. R. Hess
Iowa
Rhode Island
J. C.sandmeier
P. W._ Van Grp
Pella
J. C. Sandmeier
Towa
Plymouth Rock
John Leydens
Otley
Two Banquets At Local Churches
Two men's banquets are scheduled for this week on Thursday night at the First Reformed church and the Baptist church. The First Reformed event features a League for Service supper with Rev. Bernie Mulder as toastmaster and a program including a college male quartet, talks by Prof. G. Menninga and Martin Heerema, and an address by Judge Hubert Utterback of Des Moines. The Baptist banquet program is not published, but will include officer elections and refreshments afterward.
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First Reformed Church
Baptist Church
League For Service
Bernie Mulder
Prof
G. Menninga
Martin Heerema
Hubert Utterback
Des Moines
Utterback
Men’s Brotherhood
Station WOC W H O May Raise Its Power
The chief examiner of the Federal Radio commission recommended WHO WOC be allowed to raise its power to 50 kilowatts provided the station is relocated to Malcolm Iowa.
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WOC
Washington, D. C
Federal Radio Commission Today
Who-Woc
Malcom
Farm Bureau Banquet Draws 540 From 14 Townships
The Farm Bureau held a large banquet Monday night at the K P Hall in Knoxville. About 540 attendees filled the hall, with up to 640 present at times, as chairs were pushed forward to fit everyone. Music came from four groups, including LeGrand and Liberty townships orchestras and the 4-H Melody Makers. Awards went to James Rees for best beef club improvement and to Lewis Dykstra for winning the Boy’s Short Course. Officers were elected for the next year and Mrs. Richardson received the National Farm Bureau vice award at the Boston convention, a first for a woman.
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LeGrand
Liberty Township
Dex Moines
Farm Bureau
Knoxville
Melody Makers
Brown Brothers
Dallas
Pep
James Rees
Baby Beef Club
Wilson Packing Company
W. A. Hollowell
J. N. Gilbertson
Knoxville Cooperative Creamery
Lewis Dykstra
Monroe
Ames
Clay
Stephen Smith
Liberty
Chas. Brady
Summit
Chas
Vander Ploeg
Polk
Jess Hegwood
East Knoxville
Chas. Hervey
Indiana
Walter Maddy
Red Rock
Russell Livingston
Union
Cyril Rees
Pleasantville
West Knoxville
Rex Colwell
Washington
Ray Grane
Swan
Oscar Hodgson
Pleasant Grove
T. D. Dane
Franklin
James Holland
Jess Goff
Richardson
Iowa Farm Bureau
National Farm Bureau
Conven
Boston
Mass
Bargain Piano Sale Closes as 20 Pianos Remain
George Ramsey Piano Store promotes a clearance near Pella Motor Company, noting only twenty pianos and players left from fifty offered. Local shoppers urged to act quickly for remaining deals.
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George Ramsey
Pella Motor Company
Are There Going To Be Any Hungry Families in Pella
Christmas Committee Welfare League asks residents to adopt a family and provide a food basket. About 30 needy families exist in Pella. donations of money clothing toys potatoes meat and candy are welcome. Name pickup or baskets should be arranged by Monday night December 22 at Mrs. Dave Renaud 116 Broadway.
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Christmas Committee Welfare League
Welfare League
Dave Renaud
Broadway Street
Dee
Glen Miller to Speak at Marion County Farmers Union Meet
The Marion County Farmers Union plans its annual convention next Friday December 19 in the Old Opera House hall above the Shipping Association. The redecorated rooms and equipped kitchen will aid a large crowd for this meeting and social events. A major highlight is Glen Miller, newly elected president of the State Union, delivering the main address. Music from union members and groups will accompany the day’s activities.
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Marion County Farmers Union
Shipping Association
Opera House
Farmer's Union Auxiliary
Glen Miller
State Union
Henry Rempe Dies After Brief Illness At 77 In Leighton
Henry Rempe longtime Leighton resident died at his home Saturday night after a brief illness his heart condition hastening death He celebrated his 77th birthday on November 26 born in Holland he came to America at fourteen He married Clarine Kuyper at 27 and they had nine children eight living He leaves widow nine children sixteen grandchildren and one brother Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Leighton home and church with interment at Leighton.
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Henry Rempe
Leighton
Mr. Rempe
Holland
America
John Rempe
Clarine Kuyper
Dena
Gerrit Meppeling
Sully
James
William Rempe
Emma
Gerrit Veldhuizen
Oskaloosa
Gertie
Joe Vander Heiden
Oskal
Correction on cause of Mr De Reus death
Dr. Sybenga, who treated Frank De Reus, corrects earlier reporting on the death cause. The accurate cause is a blood clot in vessels supplying the stomach, intestines, and liver, explaining the illness similarly to apoplexy.
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Sybenga
Frank de Reus
Mr. de Reus
City Resolves Light Plant Voltage Issue After Overload
The city council discussed the light committee report on adjusting the voltage regulator at the municipal light plant. City Clerk Kuyper says overload caused the trouble and with fixes expected no further inconvenience. A secret session reviewed light equipment plans as City Engineer Long evaluates options from steam and oil burner engine vendors. no action yet. The council ordered interest payments on fire equipment and exchange bonds totaling 644.15 and coal bills of 421.82.
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Kuyper
Long
Webster City
Community Welfare League to limit aid for now
The Community Welfare League will restrict food and clothing distribution to local needy this season and form a committee with city officials and the Chamber of Commerce to plan for transients. A restaurant meal option, transit lodging, and cautions against a bread line are discussed, with aims toward summer self sufficiency and a large Christmas basket drive.
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Community Welfare League
Chamber of Commerce
D. C. Renaud
Carl Aschenbrenner
Aschenbrenner
League
Jno
P. de Cook
Red Cross
New Manager At The Benteco Store
Benteco Kash Store names L. Wilson of Mt. Pleasant as new manager replacing A J. Schippers who returns to the meat business. Wilson brings 19 years at Trenton Iowa and two years at Hoagland department store Mt. Pleasant. Mr and Mrs Wilson and two children will relocate once quarters are obtained.
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Benteco Kash
L. Wilson
Pleasant
Wilson
A. J. Schippers
Schippers
Trenton
Iowa
Hoagland Department
Mt. Pleasant
City
Des Moines Man Sustains Serious Auto Injuries
Harry Fisher, a night engineer in a coal mine near Des Moines, was brought to the city Saturday morning with two broken ribs and a severe facial cut after his car overturned while braking to avoid a collision with another vehicle. His auto was badly damaged.
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Harry Fisher
Des Moines
Silver Fox Farm
Fisher
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