Christmas Joy Shines From Pella Homes In Photos
Joyous Christmas scene from Pella with five homes shown around a central Christmastree. Children Marlene Intveld Carl and Glen Boat Lorraine Meulpolder Stewart Lee Van Sittert Peggy Kuyper pose with dolls and a tricycle as the season is celebrated. The piece urges generosity to less fortunate children and reflects on Christmas as the birth of Christ.
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Christ
Pella
Marlene Joan Intveld
Arnold Intveld
Franklin Street
Carl
Glen
Gilbert Boat
Broadway
Lorraine
Stewart Lee
Marinus Meulpolder
West Second St
Logan Earl van Sittert
William van Sittert
East Second St
Peggy Marilyn Kuyper
A. Kuyper
Happy
Peggy Marilyn
Apartment Building Looms as Possibility in Pella
The Chronicle reports strong momentum for a new apartment building in Pella to ease a housing shortage. A local manufacturer could employ 100 to 150 people, and residents seek heat, water, light, and janitorial services. The note invites interested renters and argues costs would be lower with a single landlord and on-site janitor.
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Pella
Chronicle
Interne Appointment Given To Beser Newton
Edward Besser, son of Dr and Mrs Beser of Newton, was named among six internes to receive surgery interneships at Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore Maryland. The appointment, reported by Kasper Co Mirror, confirms his placement in the medical program.
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Edward Besser
and Fairs
Ees
Newton
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John Hopkins Univedical School
Baltimnore
Beser
Bethe University Medical School
Public Sale Dates Set for December 26
Public notice lists sale action on December 26 with location on Washington Street and participants Dirk Ver Washington street Henry Van Atkel ree for Gut Sale.
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Dirk Ver
Washington Street
Henry van Atkel
Koffee Klets at Pella National Bank Opens Dec 26
The annual Koffee Klets at Pella National Bank will begin Saturday December 26 and run through 1936's end. The event invites the public to sip coffee with guests and the bank hosting, promising a royal welcome to all attendees.
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Pella National Bank
Mrs Ruth Van Ness Dies After Christmas baby birth
Mrs Ruth Helen Van Ness of 950 Ninth Avenue West Oskaloosa died last Thursday afternoon December 17 at 1:15 after the birth of a baby daughter. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 at the Wilcox Garlands funeral home with Rev R T Nordlund and Rev P H Blunt officiating. Interment was Forest Cemetery. The pastor urged faith in Christ and preparation for life after death as he eulogized the deceased. The story notes a beautiful tribute and calls readers to secure spiritual support. Continued on Page 8.
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Ruth Helen van Ness
Ninth Avenue West
Oskaloosa
Wilcox-Garland
R. T. Nordlund
Pella Baptist Church
P. H. Blunt
Oskaloosa Baptist Church
Forest Cemetery
Nordlund
Christ
Ruth
Pella Overall Factory Holds Its First Christmas Party
Employees at the Pella Overall plant gathered for a 106-seat dinner and a lively program led by John G. Klein. Bert Baron and the cast staged comic skits and a surprising dress act, ending with a humorous model T Ford spoof and a playful courtship sketch.
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Jack
Pella Overall
Christmas Wishes From The Pella Chronicle Staff
The Pella Chronicle wishes readers advertisers and all who helped the paper a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. A message of gratitude honors staff country correspondents contributors and friends who supported the publication in the past year.
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Chronicle
Pella
Pella Chronicle
Edict Issued On Gambling Crackdown In Oskaloosa
Officials warned Saturday that pinball and cigaret machines along with punch boards must be removed by Monday or raids will occur. Sheriff Hook said no search warrants have been issued yet. About 20 businesses use machines. warrants were issued for four machines in Friday raids at Apex club Northside cafe and Patricks Road House.
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Oskaloosa
Frank Hook
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Condensed News of State and Nation
Three young men died when their truck was struck by a Burlington train near Fort Madison Iowa. Iowa lawmakers convened in a special session to discuss a roughly ten million dollar annual unemployment fund. About 85 percent of Iowa residents liable for the old age pension head tax were not paying. Dr. Glenn Frank, once a Missouri schoolboy speaker for a penny, seeks a job as his $15000 post ends. Marshalltown club dined and tricked District Game Commissioner Walter Harvey with a mystery game bird. The Eli Bridge Co. reports a boom in portable ferris wheels. Equity Corp inquiry into General American Life Insurance Co. outcomes continues with other phases of the investment trust’s operations. Thomas Qualtera, 32, named as President Roosevelt’s new bodyguard, weighs 185 pounds and stands 5 feet 10 inches.
Baby Death Rate Higher in Iowa in 1936
Iowa state health department officials said a slight rise in infant mortality is likely for 1936. The year’s death rate stood at 47 per 1,000 live births, with a seven month rate of 50.8. The five year average from 1930 to 1934 was 50. Causes include premature birth injury at birth congenital malformations and diseases specific to infancy.
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Iowa
Iowa State Department of Health
Live Fly on the Sidewalk Found by Local Men
Late Wednesday forenoon John Moyer Sr and Will Dinge man observed a live fly on the sidewalk. The insect was brought to the office in a pulsating state and exterminated with permission of the gentlemen. The report notes this is an unusual late season find since flies are typical in heated houses.
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John Moyer, Sr
Will Dingeman
West End Station Reintroduces D-X Gasoline and Diamond Oil
West End Oil Station and Cafe in Pella returns to D-X Gasoline and Diamond 760 Oil after a three month pause. William De Bruin oversaw the products’ return this week while the cafe under Mrs. De Bruin gains popularity. Plans call for improvements to be ready for Tulip Time next year.
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West End
William de Bruin
Pella
de Bruin
Office Hours New Year's Day Notice
Postal office hours change for New Year’s Day as stated. The message notes policy details and references a person, Edw. Van Zante, P.M. for clarification and guidance.
Andrew Ver Ploegh Elected Vice President Of State Nursery Group
Andrew Ver Ploegh a junior member of Oak Grove Nursery Co in this city was elected vice president of the Town State Nursery Association last week. The honor was described as worthily bestowed and it signals his rising role among local business leaders. The note ends with a light reference to President Roosevelt’s recent election as a hopeful benchmark.
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Andrew Ver Ploegh
The
Oak Grove
Shoplifters With Long Criminal Records Arrested
In reply to a letter to the State Department of Investigation the Mahaska county jail holds two shoplifters from Paardekooper's Drug Store last Wednesday. Earl Jewett alias Cat Eastman has thirteen offenses since 1919, mostly petty larceny, released from a three year term on July 3, 1986. Ernest Ayers alias Robt Moore alias Frank Blum has seven offenses since 1924, with multiple petty larceny terms. Mayor Fultz sentenced them to 37 in jail.
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State Department of Investigation
Paardekooper
Robt. Moore
Ernest Ayers
Frank Blum
Moore
Mahaska County
Fultz
Postoffice Will Close Christmas
The Pella postoffice plans a Christmas closing. The notice notes a temporary shutdown during the holiday period with no schedule beyond the holiday date. Details are sparse due to damaged text but indicate a brief service interruption.
Supreme Court on Unit Chain Store Tax Case
The Supreme Court reviews a unit chain store occupation tax affecting large businesses. Arguments centered on equal protection, state tax coverage, and alleged discrimination while upholding or contesting exemptions. a ruling on constitutionality was noted as pending.
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Supreme Court
Ross
States Supreme Court
Frank
Anneal Aras Sa
State Supreme Court
Cele
W. Pee
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Fred van ‘Ness
Ruth Hel
Baron
Klein
John G. Klein
Bert Baron
Bella
John Klein
Chicago
M. E. van Houweling
Art Klein
Hob Klein
H. H. Sadler
E. V. Goad
L. W. Hartley Leland
Ss Cross
Sadler Ries
Fencr Kimmell
Henry Buyert
Marion DE Zwarte
George Ver Steeg
Bert Reynolds
ED Augustine
W. A. Crooks
Fort Madison
Burlington
Iowa General Assembly
Byron Allen
State Old Age Assistance Commission
Glenn Frank
Missouri
Marshalltown
Die Hard Hunting and Fishing Club
Walter Harvey
Eli Bridge Co
Jacksonville
Til
Equity Corporation
General American Life Insurance Co
St. Louis
Securities Commission
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