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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
5
The Chronicle prints the first of a series for Pella Tulip Time theme songs. Entries must be original two verses and chorus. Open to all, yes multiple submissions. Winners chosen by public vote via a Chronicle voting coupon.
At the Pella Co operative exchange annual meeting held Tuesday Jan 28 reports show a prosperous year in livestock shipments, store and elevator business. Directors A Van der Waal W H Nollen and Andrew Ter Louw were reelected. Peter De Cook may be reappointed manager. Refreshments followed the three course meal. Grace Marchland of Denison Denison was denied damages in a 16500 suit against Vernon Jones of Dunlap Ia for a July car collision near Arion Ia. Jones claimed blinded by another car. Civil service personnel total rose to 815789 with December gain of 1690 reported by the civil service commission.
A vivid plea to inspect and service car fenders noting they endure sand mud tar and stones daily. The piece urges stopping at a service station for a comprehensive underbody bath and fresh paint every six months to prolong front line life and improve longevity.
Farmers and others show strong interest in a free event open to residents within fifteen miles of Pella. Entries due by Feb 6 with blanks from F F A boys Dr Ver Ploeg Dr Fultz Kooyman Harness Shop or Chronicle office. Classes include horses colts mules ponies and judging contests with age and size divisions and judging criteria.
A string of similes reflects public mood on politics business and culture. Expressions liken the White House kitchen to Joe Louis and the Supreme Court to television anticipation, while noting un-American attitudes and political tensions amid Christmas savings distributions to millions.
The piece notes that most forest fires are man caused, Supreme Court rulings can shift, corporal punishment bans are limited, marine insignia link to Africa, Dionne quintuplets' upkeep is $1000 monthly, and U S rat and human populations are similar in scale.
Five people were killed Saturday when their car drove into the side of a freight train at a highway crossing in suburban Port Wentworth. The crash occurred as members of the group traveled on a local road near the interstate. Local authorities are investigating the collision and reviewing highway safety measures.
Yorktown Iowa farmer found guilty of manslaughter for killing his father Elmer Johnson. Jury delivered verdict Saturday afternoon in the trial held in town court. The lengthy premiums list notes prizes for horse show classes influenced by local merchants and sponsors from Vogelant Hardware to Star Oil Co.
Farmers inquire if hybrid corn pays and which varieties suit the community. The Friday night 7:30 lesson will cover development, seed production, and planting timing. Bad weather delays weeds lesson. call for updates and bring neighbors to coffee time.
A suit in Knoxville challenges William J. Johns former deputy treasurer and others over a county shortage. D. D. Galvin seeks court orders to set Johns' liability, apply repayment to Galvin’s judgment, exonerate Galvin and his surety, bar salary withholding, and stop harassment by the insurer. The action cites Johns’ signed pledge to reimburse the office at 75 dollars monthly until 2731.06 is repaid.
The Marion county district court opens for February term to hear four divorce petitions. Plaintiffs or defendants include Isabell Bress vs Amos Brees, Cleta Bachmer vs Alvin Bachmer, Margery Chrissmore vs Carroll Chrissmore, and Forrest Wilfong vs Vera Wilfong. Each action cites cruel and inhuman treatment.
The county eighth grade examinations are held today in Marion County high schools for rural pupils. Fifty two students in Pella will take the tests, representing one fourth of the eligible county total of two hundred.
It was a frigid morning with temperatures well below zero. Pete Rykhoek of this city notes his weather calendar recorded 26 degrees below zero on January 22, 1930, and says there was more snow than typical for that date.
The article explains that Conservation Officers cannot confiscate property. They may seize illegal devices for court evidence and turn them to the Magistrate, who decides confiscation after a hearing. The Magistrate may confiscate and destroy or transfer devices to the Conservation Director for use or sale, with proceeds to the fish and game fund. The piece also mentions a misread by the public and references officials and a burned shop incident with injuries.
A survey gathers varied opinions on the impact of Al Smith's radio speech on the next presidential race. JOIN BLOMMERS and ARIE VRIEZELAAR doubt a major shift, while E. J. DE HAALI and F. S. PERDUE see limited effect. JOAN WYNBERG notes outcome hinges on voter sympathy and Roosevelt’s chances amid court rulings and farm relief.
A lawyer who fainted while arguing before the U S Supreme Court was revived in the courtroom with a drink of whiskey. A Detroit welfare worker couple confessed to stealing twenty four thousand dollars in welfare checks over six months. The governor travels the country saying others doubt a kidnap murderer's guilt, convictions upheld. Chicago launches an anti gun crusade extending to toy guns deemed to breed crime.
In Washington DC, a government panel names a specialist to refine an official cocktail formula using Virgin Island rum as a model. A third grade boy asks his father about the concept of a vote, seeking simple explanation of civic process.
Classified notice lists a 7 room modern rental from Harold Sack. Additional items include a Buerkens bobsled for sale by A. H. Cummings with phone 282 Black and a cook stove with brooder house 7 by 9 feet also via Black.
Public sale dates list for G B Kolenbrander near Pella February 11 and John Else near Leighton February 18 and Fred De Jong near Sully February 18. An annual saving of 181200 is projected in operating costs for Des Moines railroads under a unification plan by Rail Co-ordinator Joseph B Eastman, consolidating passenger facilities in the Union and Rock Island stations.
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