Ebenez er Reformed Church At Leighton Destroyed By Fire
The Ebenezer Reformed Church in Leighton suffered a total loss from a noon Sunday fire. Estimated damage exceeds 20000 with only 7000 insured. Cause suspected as defective wiring or bad flue. Attic blaze gutted the building. few items saved including silver communion set and pulpit furniture. Fire departments responded but could not stop the spread. rebuilding planned and shared use arranged with Christian Reformed church.
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Leighton
Ebenezer Reformed
Dick Hugen
Mr. Hugen
James Verhey
Christian Reformed Church of
Pella
Oska- Joosa
Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party At Memorial Hall Pella
The American Legion Post of Pella and members with their children enjoyed a Christmas program last Wednesday at Memorial Hall. Miss Bailey of Central College directed a program featuring the A Capella choir under Professor Toms and student readings. Children of post members contributed, and candy and small gifts were given at the end.
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The
American Legion Post of
Pella
Post
Memorial Hall
Miss Bailey
Central College
A Capella
Toms
Wash House On Engbers Farm Is A Total Loss
A fire on the R. Engbers farm five miles northeast of town, about 8 pm Tuesday, destroyed a wash house near the residence. Neighbors with a bucket brigade saved the residence and contents were saved. The loss is insured.
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Engbers
R. Engbers
Canning Plant Not Yet Open
Local meat canning plant delays reopening citing a hitch in slaughtering plans. Operations were to begin in Albia last week but have not started. Manager A. M. Sels says they are still waiting for word and no further public information is available.
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Albia
A. M. Sels
Convert Athletic Field Into Skating Pond
Rumors say city leaders may flood the new athletic field and turn it into an ice skating pond. The site is ideal, roomy and leveled, promising a large, welcoming space for boys, girls, and all ages to enjoy skating once confirmed and ready.
Christmas Made Enjoyable Event
Christmas Day was a joyous community occasion marked by festive meals and church programs. The Community Welfare League, city schools, the Women's Federated club, churches and groups distributed food baskets to needy families, reflecting improved finances and increased cheer.
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Christ
Community Welfare League
Women’s Federated Club
No Trace Found Of Missing Man Frank Rozane
Frank Rozane a 58 year old farmer and former miner is missing south of Lockman near Albia. He disappeared last Thursday after leaving a note and $91 for his three nephews under a kitchen wash basin. He planned to board the 2 am train in Albia but no ticket was bought and there is no sighting in Walsenburg Colorado where relatives feared he might go. Rozane described as Slavic 5 feet 6 inches, 140 pounds, blue eyes, long brown hair. Authorities searched with no results.
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Frank Rozane
Lockman
Albia
Goodwin
Rozane
Walsenburg
Colo
Will This Man Go Broke A Farmer Sold Hog Farm Plan
A farmer bought a hog farm financed by profits from not raising hogs. The move reflects a paradoxical business approach as he seeks returns without traditional hog production.
Dr Mary Bruins Reports Bible Scenes Abroad Mission Trip
Dr Mary Bruins daughter of the late H M Bruins describes travel from Beirut through Damascus and Baghdad to Basra while serving as a missionary with the Reformed Church. She notes meetings with fellow missionaries, a desert bus crossing, visits to Cedars of Lebanon, mosques, bazaars, a university, and a sense of awe at lands beyond books.
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Cunera van Emmerik
Mary Bruins
H. M. Bruins
Second Reformed Church
Pella
Arabia
The
Reformed Church
Bruins
Mediterranean
Oxford
Beirut
Syria
Persia
Desert
American University
Blue Sea
Rocky Lebanon
Lebanon
Jesus
Baghdad
Dr. Storm
Rob Roy
Oisis
Christmas program at high school draws a crowd
A joint high and junior high Christmas program drew a large audience and generous food donations for the needy. Collectibles on display included 115 cans, 26 quarts of fruit, a bushel of apples, 1½ bushels of potatoes, 38 food packages, and 26 other items. Miss Anna Tysseling led the music, praised as especially good.
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Community Welfare League
Chronicle
Anna ‘Tysseling
Chronicle year end message thanks readers and asks for support
The Marion Chronicle publishers extend Christmas greetings to subscribers advertisers and friends. They praise the paper’s growth and service to Pella and vicinity, noting higher subscriptions and ad volume. They urge continued support, faith in better times, and 1986 prosperity while acknowledging unequal holiday cheer and asking everyone to share Christmas spirit. Endorsed by Hartley Kimmell Beyert De Zwarte Versteeg and others.
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Chronicle
Crsonnel
The
Pella
Marion County
Generos
Week of Prayer Announced by Reformed Churches
The Reformed churches schedule a Week of Prayer next week with services in American and Holland languages. Meetings occur Monday at Second church, Tuesday at First church, Wednesday at Second, Thursday at Third, and Friday at First church, with times from 7 30 p m to 10 00 am and 2 00 pm. Leaders include Revs Haverkamp Mennin Prins Menninga and Menning.
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Haverkamp
Mennin
Prins
Professor Menninga
Menning
Dandelions Bloom in Iowa Yard Amid Spring Warmth
Mrs. Bessie Brooks reports a full bloom dandelion in her yard while chrysanthemums near bud. She suggests Iowa outshines California for this time of year as spring plants begin to emerge.
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Bessie Brooks
California
Iowa
2 Cent Bank Check Tax to Die On Jan 1
Washington DC report states the 2 cent bank check tax will die on January 1. The news notes the tax ends automatically.
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Washington, D. C
Pella National Bank Stockholders Meet Jan 8 1934
Notice of meeting of stockholders at the bank in Pella Iowa January 8 1934 between 1 and 3 p m for electing five to seven directors. GEG G GAASS president.
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Pella National Bank
Pella
Iowa
Geg. G. Gaass
Holland Taxes Shocking contrasts to U S says traveler
A visitor from Holland reports high living costs and heavy government controls, noting 12 month motor vehicle taxes, sugar and butter prices, and widespread unemployment. He cites a 950 foot ship voyage, storm scenes, and concludes the U S. offers far better conditions than Holland's rail and wage structure.
Hog Prices At Chicago Hit Three Month High
Chicago December 20 hog prices rose to 6.60 per hundred weight for choice heavy hogs at the stock yards, the highest since October 1. Yard officials attributed the rise to sharp curtailment of westbound farm shipments. Western receipts were about two thirds of the prior week and 12 000 head below last year.
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Chicago
West
Pre Inventory Sale Announced at J C Penney Store
The J C Penney Co store advertises a pre inventory sale with marked down seasonable and quality merchandise. The Chronicle ad invites readers to view the offers and prices. A soldiers bonus proposal for 1200 million dollars in cash to veterans appears among compromise plans discussed Saturday night.
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J. C. Penney Co
Chronicle
Condensed News of State and Nation
A 1934 Chicago missing persons report shows 94 percent of 4371 found. Polish villages face eight rabid mad dogs. 73 shot, three rabies deaths. Uncle Sam takes nominal control of the Denver and Salt Lake line to recover a JR financed loan. Israel Waltz, 99, drives for 1985 plates in Noblesville. U S hopes for a new naval treaty to cut arms. Maloy income tax case resumes with 15 witnesses. George Van Cleaf treated for fatigue with mental hysteria. Michigan lifts liquor sales curfew on Jan 1 morning. 2 a m rule waived for restaurants and cabarets.
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Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
Hundreds of items fill Iowa and national headlines
A busy Saturday in 1930s news with bank deposit payments in Council Bluffs, a 86 percent total payout plan, and a public money inquiry into Iowa warrants. Other notes cover a Chicago murder verdict, a fatal Webster City accident, Des Moines river skating aid, Insull embezzlement acquittal, a missing Mississippian murder, next year hog supply expectations, and the Grace Budd case transfer to Westchester authorities for murder trial.
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Herring
Carleton D. Beh Co
Des Moines
Estherville
Albert H. Fish
Grace Budd
West Side
Chicago
Worthington Woods
Greenburgh
Westchester County
Fred Hall Victim of Fatal Accident Near Knoxville
Fred Hall died at 10 30 am Tuesday after a strip mine accident on Huffman farm three and a half miles southeast of Knoxville. He was helping move a small frame office building when it slumped and trapped him. Debris was removed and he died en route to Knoxville hospital. The mine operators were Frank B. Dixon Mike Beard and James Crawford. An inquest will be held later this week. Hall, 38, was formerly Marion county auditor and deputy auditor for his father. He leaves two children, his father, and a sister. funeral was held at Marysville.
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Fred Hall
Knoxville
Huffman
Hall
Grant Reynolds
Guy Anderson
Charl Fortner
Dale Buttrey
Frank B. Dixon
Centerville
Mike Beard
James Crawford
Marion County
Elsie Whitlatch
Marysville
Perkins
Funeral services for Walter Johnson in Pella
Walter Johnson 53 died from injuries in a Tuesday night auto accident. Funeral held Saturday at Wormhoudt Plette funeral home with Rev. Jacob Prins and Rev. R. T. Nordlund officiating. Interment in Oakwood. Survived by his mother Mrs. P Johnson, four sisters Mrs. F. C. Warner of Pella, Mrs. Jacob Elliott of Knoxville, Mrs. C. H. McDowell of Iowa Park Texas, Mrs. D. P. Van Gorn of Pella, and brother W. M. Johnson of Fort Dodge. Born August 14 1881 west of Pella. He spent most of life in Pella, ran the Blue Moon cafe.
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Walter Johnson
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Wormhoudt & Plette
Jacob Prins
R. T. Nordlund
Oakwood
Johnson
Pella
Blue Moon Cafe
P Johnson
F.C. Warner
Jacob Elliott
Knoxville
C. H. McDowell
Iowa Park
Texas
W. M. Johnson
Fort Dodge
Iowa Highway Drive Nets 317 Traffic Violations
A 10 day traffic enforcement drive by state patrolmen resulted in 817 people sent to court for violations and 611 warnings. The effort, ordered to curb icy highway dangers, investigated 23 accidents and aided 117 motorists, with fines totaling 7257 dollars for truck overloading. The Spencer school bus mail truck crash was the standout incident.
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State Motor Vehicle Department
Lew Wallace
Alex Miller
Wallace
Motor
Spencer
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Eighteen Month Record Is Broken
Fairfield Iowa report of a bank hold up at Leggett hotel where Paul Phillips night clerk was restrained by a poorly dressed bandit who took 65 dollars from the drawer. The crime occurred shortly after 3 am making the town s first holdup in a year and a half.
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Fairfield
Paul Phillips
Leggett
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