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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1937
Page
8
Local markets list prices for hens springs and poultry including leghorns ducks geese pigeons and stags and hogs at Pella and Chicago with grain prices for wheat rye oats corn and light spring varieties. Prices range from seven to nine dollars for various poultry and grain figures shown in the week’s market brief.
A dense misc. classified page listing buying white rags for polishing cars, several autos and trucks for sale including Fordson tors Farmall tractors, dining room suites, a Voss washer, a dens range, and poultry culling services. Also notes on used machinery, a 158 acre farm for sale or rent near Monroe, and multiple farm animals and horses for sale or loan.
Public notice states ads must include either a name or telephone number or street address. If no telephone, provide street address to contact the party. The policy aims to save time and improve notification for advertisers.
Farmers urged to buy milk bottle caps with any color and lettering at 35c per 1000 through The Pella Chronicle. A note suggests pooling gifts for a decorative Aladdin kerosene lamp shower keepsake. Local ads promote tankage delivery and low rate farm insurance from area businesses including Van te Bros. Hardware Peter Tysseling and Fred Luutenbach Verle Ver Dught.
The Marion County Agricultural Conservation Office issues guidance on imported seed from non Canada sources for 1937. Unadapted seed or mixtures containing unadapted seeds are treated as not planted. Red clover and alfalfa seeds from countries other than Canada are not considered adapted. Farmers and seed dealers should read and comply with the paragraph.
George Daniels of Bentonsport was arrested by Marshal Burns of Bonaparte on December 30. He pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and assault and battery before Justice Walter Beer in Keosauqua. The resisting an officer charge was dropped. A $100 fine was assessed on each of two counts, with the second fine suspended on good behavior.
Eleanor Powell, American champion feminine tap dancer, visits Oskaloosa to star in M G M's Born to Dance at the Princess Theatre for a five day engagement starting Sunday February 7. The piece links tap to American life with scenes reflecting Chicago Loop Times Square and Birmingham bootblacks as sources of tempo for Powell's dance.
My and Mrs John Schakel moved to their new home with help from neighbors including Orval Baughman and family. Visitors and calls from Van Zee sisters, Pella neighbors, and others fill the week as Rev Gordon is slated to preach. A fall injures Mrs Arnold Mathes but no break is found. brother John Terlouw dies after months of illness, leaving a hopeful Christian note for the family.
Otley and surrounding households report Sunday visits with Leendert Hiemstra Zandstra and Wolf families. Town residents Jake Aalbers started barn framing while Dickema plans a truckload of groceries for his Fifield store. Wilma De Joode joined Swank family in Pella as Norman Robus fights flu.
In Pella area life story, John Vande Voort, longtime resident at 804 Liberty Street, recalls a Dutch upbringing, emigration as a boy, and six-family ties. He reflects on happier days, warns against rushing wealth, and shares views on Spain, European defense, and the risk of widespread war. He notes grandchildren and children in local life as well.
The speaker compares German people and warns against men of a dictatorial mind like Hitler. He doubts the United States will avoid a dictatorship amid the nation’s diverse elements, suggesting potential peril if trends continue.
The Marion County Board met with all members present and approved numerous claims and salaries. Road claims, taxes, and public works were reviewed, with vendors including Halliday Station, Trinkle Rend, Van Duswellorp, and Shell Station among others. Adjournment occurred after approving multiple road and care-related expenditures.
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