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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
8
Prairie City features De Wit brothers shop and family stories at De Wit IGA, with M J and H J De Wit recounting generations of retailing, local shoppers, and the town’s Dutch roots, while Miss Nettie De Gooyer and local banker life unfold along Main Street in a vivid neighborhood portrait.
Hospitals rely on liquid laxatives for adjustable dosing. Properly prepared liquids provide smooth bowel movement without habit formation or irritation. The right dose minimizes discomfort, while incorrect cathartics can cause harm, making safe products like Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin preferred for gentle relief.
International Sunday School Lesson notes emphasize prioritizing heavenly treasures over earthly wealth. It cites Matthew 6 19 33 and urges trust over worry, urging readers to seek God first. The piece includes a pastor’s anecdote about young women reconsidering dancing and choosing fruit that honors God.
In Oskaloosa last November Wilbur Reed, a Fremont farmer, turned left from the main road and collided with a vehicle driven by Faye Boeye who sued for 5100 in damages. On Saturday Reed again turned left leading to a crash involving a car from Ottumwa. injured driver was taken to St Joseph’s hospital with fractured arm and head and chest injuries.
A 1934 Iowa act creates the Iowa Butter Control Board to regulate butter sold under the Iowa Butter Trademark. It defines board membership including state dairy and agriculture leaders, sets standards for Iowa Trademark Creameries, requires compliance with sanitary dairy laws, and mandates testing with scores of at least 93. The Iowa Trademark Butter Association governs ownership of the mark, while the Board retains supervision over manufacture and sale. The act takes effect upon publication.
Pershing Coal Company notifies Rock Marvelli and Marcellina Marvelli that their April 1 1926 contract for property in Marion Iowa will be cancelled for nonpayment of taxes 1931 1932 and interest due after April 1 1931 unless within 30 days they pay taxes interest and principal installments through 1933 plus serving costs. The notice is issued by Robt J Bannister secretary and L P Love receiver.
Jacob Colyn born near Otley Iowa September 19 1863 died January 14 1934 after illness mastoid trouble. He farmed into his seventies, married Cornelia Frankan November 26 1891 and had four children. Survived by wife four children seven grandchildren three brothers four sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the Reformed church with family present.
Rev W Buckingham led a Brethren church funeral with music by a Pleasant Hill mixed quartet. Interment followed at Waveland cemetery in Prairie City. Attending from Pella were Mr and Mrs Wm Ver Dught Mr and Mrs Pete Van den Berg and A T Van Houweling.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for 950 million dollars to continue the emergency relief program, an increase from the prior 500 million direct relief and 350 million civil works. A terse message to Speaker Rainey offered no division details. The White House reiterated the aim to move civil works employees to public works and private payrolls by late spring.
Har ry L. Hopkins orders all state administrators to publish civil works payrolls and purchase records. Army engineers take charge of civil works in Chicago New Jersey and Los Angeles amid graft concerns with politics alleged in Los Angeles reports.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Vander Waal wife of J. P. Van der Waal were held Monday after noon at 12 30 at the home and 1 at the Christian Reformed church in Leighton with Rev. C Witt and Rev. J A De Jong officiating. Interment was in Graceland. She was born in Holland Oct 23 1880 and was 54. Surviving are her husband and 10 children.
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