Superior Diamond D X Lubricating Motor Fuel Unveiled
Diamond announces D X Lubricating Motor Fuel a high heat resisting non carbon forming compound. Tulsa based Mid-Continent Petroleum installs new processing at Tulsa refinery to support the launch. Officials say reduced starting friction less carbon buildup and improved efficiency. Continuous lubrication targets upper cylinder parts during early engine operation.
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Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Kirkwood Hotel
Des Moines
John W. Vander Linden
Fred B. Koontz
Koontz
Colfresh Receives Des Moines Chamber Award
Robert W. Colfresh, United States attorney and active in American Legion circles in Pella and Marion County, was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commerce award at Younkers tearoom last night. The award, sponsored by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, honors the young man who performed the most outstanding service to his community in 1932.
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Robert W. Colfresh
United States
American Legion
Pella
Marion County
Tax Meeting to Discuss Immediate Tax Relief in Knoxville
A public meeting will be held in the court room at Knoxville Iowa on Monday February 6 1938 at 10 30 am to adopt plans for immediate tax relief. Supervisors urge attendance to determine which levies should be dropped and to aid the relief effort.
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Knoxville
Averybody
Coptee
Banking Chief Appointed by Governor Herring
D W Bates longtime Albin attorney was named superintendent of banking by Governor Herring, succeeding L A Andrew. The crowded condensed notes list varied items from federal budget cuts, an Illinois auto crash injuring Rep Dennie Collins, Libby Holman Reynolds’ baby’s first sight, to a planned Capitol swimming pool and a reprieve for Winnie Ruth Judd.
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D. W. Bates
Albin
Herring
L. A. Andrew
Libby Holman Reynolds
Philadelphia
Reverend Yard Explains Wonders of Present Age
Rev W R Yard of White Temple Baptist Marshalltown spoke at Central college Day of Prayer events. He urged students to weigh old and new truths and to see science as guiding belief in God, noting radio as a fine example of prayer and that science aids faith.
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First Reformed Church
W. R. Yard
White Temple Baptist Church
Marshalltown
Town
Central College
Yard
College
Newton G. Thomas
Chicago
R. R. Hopton
George Gaass
Reverend Yard
Toll ‘Td Thesining
God
Earth
Mt. Pleasant
Ilinois
Jesus Christ
Train wreck inquest ends with five verdicts
A coroner's jury delivered five verdicts after hearings on the Burlington collision near Donneley two weeks ago. Witnesses including engineer George Smith and passengers described possible unconsciousness, monoxide gas effects, and failure to observe stop orders. Sheriff Grundman noted no foul play. total wreck cost estimated over $176,000 for Burlington.
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Sipington
Pas Pfd de Teaponmiptselak
Donnoley
Donneley Station
George Smith
Rock Island
Burlington
J.I., Warren
Warren
Smith
Knoxville
Hallberg
J. A. Baker
Donneley
Baker
Paul Grundman
Des Moines
Marion County
Burlington Railroad
Vogelaar Oil Co Adds New Pump and Purol Gasoline
Vogelaar Oil Co adds a visibly new pump at aar's Cash Oil station and introduces Purol gasoline from Dutch Mill Motor fuel line. The ad notes the new fuel and pump in this Chronicle issue.
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Vogelaar Oil Co
Aar
Vogelaar
Chronicle
Correction on death cause of Anie De Ron de
The paper corrects last week’s report, stating the death was not spinal meningitis but a non contagious spinal condition. It notes a public funeral cannot be held where meningitis is present and mentions Mr and Mrs E F Black were upset in Nisburg home in Oxville on Sunday.
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Anie de Ronde
Remem ber Way Back When feature invitation
Readers are invited to contribute brief items recalling life in the past in Pella. Submissions may describe old fashions, habits, landmarks, incidents, or other bygone details. Signatures are not required, but unsuitable pieces may be rejected.
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Pella
W W Jeffers Dies by Heart Attack in Knoxville Home
William W. Jeffers 56, longtime Knoxville and Pella light plant engineer, died Tuesday at 3:30 PM after a heart attack at his Oskaloosa Street home. Born March 4, 1876 in Clinton Indiana, he worked 14 years at Knoxville lamp plant and 12 years at Pella plant before returning to Knoxville. He is survived by his widow Amanda Current Jeffers, two children Joe and Armetta Barnes, four grandchildren, a brother John Jeffers, and two sisters. No funeral is planned locally. body to lie in state at the home.
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Oskaloosa Street
William W. Jeffers
Municipal Light Plant
Mr. Jeffers
Jeffers
Pella
Knoxville
Amanda Current
Tothi
Ward Jeffers
Valley Junction
Charles Barnes
Joe Jeffers
Armetta Barnes
Cathleen Barnes
Donna Jeffers
John Jeffers
Oskeloosa
Farmers Co op annual meeting reports good despite loss
The Pella Farmers' Cooperative Exchange held its annual meeting at the Legion Memorial, reporting a $1,500 loss but overall organization growth with three directors elected for three-year terms. Delwin De Haan gave the principal address comparing 1930–1932 figures, noting lower receipts from livestock and merchandise due to price declines, and urged member cooperation. New county agent Walter Brown spoke on cooperation and optimism amid the crisis. Total livestock shipped rose to 40,178 with notable increases in eggs and butterfat, while total sales reached $229,193.42.
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Pella Farmers’ Cooperative Exchange
Legion’ Memorial
Delwin de Haan
A. T. Vander Wal
W. H. Nollen
Rotary
Walter Brown
M. D. Textrum
Electric Sparks Percolate Again in Local Industry
A rough, period-tinged note reports renewed activity from the Van Den Berg Electric Company and related firms. The item hints at weekly contributions and a restarting momentum, marking a return to routine in the local electrical trade.
Miss Daisy Welle Dies Sudden at Phone Exchange
Miss Daisy Welle longtime Fowler Telephone Co. operator died suddenly at the switchboard Saturday night about 11 20. Born Aug 12 1870 she lived in the community for decades and was a trusted employee whose loss affected many. Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial at Oakwood cemetery and telephone service suspended 2:00 to 3:30 pm.
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Daisy Welle
Fowler Telephone Co
Miss Welle
David Breen
Telephone Exchange
Kew
Henry Welle
Sully
Peter Welle
Toledo
Iowa
Pelle
Wormhoudt & Piette
R. T. Nordlund
Oakwood Cemetery
The
Baptist Church
J. G. Sybenga
Fred Lankelma
Ed. van Gorp
T. Piette
H. J. Rhyneburger
William Gezel
Way Back When Immodest Dress and Social Manners
A fragmented retrospective recalls old standards of attire and behavior. It notes prospects of modesty in dress like bustles, heels, and hoop skirts, and mentions chaperones, mail routines, and outdated terms for mental illness and medical care.
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Ruthven
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Clarence Krautz
Frank Krautz
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