Meat Canning Operations End at Pella Plant
The former Grimes Canning plant in Pella capped beef cattle processing after 75 working days from September 7 1934. It produced 2 015 550 cans of beef and broth and shipped 36 000 cases, with 50 000 cases in storage for relief orders under federal supervision and plans to can tomatoes next season with Continental Can Co involvement.
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Pella
Grimes Canning
A. M. Sels
A. W. Pruitt
H. B. Robinson
M. A. Walker
Sels
Continental Can Co
Grimes
Eesiver
Civic League Meets Tonight at Second Reformed Church
The Pella Civic League assembles this evening at 7:30 to elect officers for the coming year and hear Dr. L J Lubbers, president of Central College, speak after the Holland Choral Club performs. Current officers are Gert De Boer president E V Goad secretary Ben Vogelaar treasurer and directors S H Douwstra Nick Vander Ploeg and Peter Tysseling. The vice presidency is vacant due to Dr R J Danhof's move to Holland Michigan.
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Pella
Gerrit de Boer
E. V. Goad
Ben Vogelaar
Nick Vander Ploeg
S. H. Douwstra
Peter Tysseling
R. J. Danhof
Holland, Mich
Telegraphs From Pella Aid Warm Springs Fund
Seventy Pella citizens sent telegrams to President Roosevelt for his 68th birthday on January 30. Each signer paid 25 cents to help endow the Warm Springs Georgia resort aiding infantile paralysis relief, with Democrats and Republicans participating. Florence Black of Western Union and Messenger John Clark led the effort.
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Pella
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Florence Black
Western Union Telegraph Co
John Clark
New Rock Island Schedule Feeds Morning and Evening Trains
The Keokuk Des Moines branch issued a new passenger timetable. The morning eastbound train now departs at 9 28 instead of 9 15, and the afternoon westbound train leaves at 2 55, later than before. The changes follow pressure from the chamber of commerce and Rosscreen Co. Mail for the morning train must reach the post office by 8 58, and by 4 02 for the afternoon train.
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Keokuk-Des Moines
Rock Island Railroad
Chamber of Commerce
Rosscreen Co
West
Knoxville to Read Water Meters Monthly
Knoxville households will receive the first monthly water bills under the new ordinance. The change from quarterly to monthly readings aims to detect meter failures sooner, catch leaks earlier, and ease payment by spreading costs.
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Knoxville
Knoxville Journal
Third Preliminary Declam Contest Held
The third in the series of declamatory contests at the local high school was held Wednesday evening. Ten speakers performed with musical numbers interspersed. Awards by judges went to Donald Van Houweling in dramatic and Mary Louise Le Cocq in vocal, with Paulin Hoogenakker receiving humorous honors. The final preliminary contest is next Wednesday, followed by the final home event the week after.
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Naughty Zell
Mary
Assessor to Interview public Saturdays at bank
City Assessor L A Sents states he will be found in the Security State Bank building each Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 o clock to interview residents. W D Van Sittert is in Chicago attending the merchandise fair and will return Friday.
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Security State Bank
Agceccar
W. D. van Sittert
Chicago
Teter Seeks Tax Cut Amendment For Iowa Property Tax
Representative L. D. Teter of Marion offers a joint resolution proposing an Iowa constitutional amendment to cap annual property taxes at one and one half percent of assessed value. The measure, set for three months of publication and a vote at the next general election, would allow a 45 to 50 million dollar levy under current taxes.
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Hoase
State of
Iowa
General Assembly
L. D
Teter
Firestone Mud and Snow Tire Debuts at Local Dealers
Firestone introduces a new mud and snow tire at O and P Tire Co. and Firestone dealers aimed at auto owners seeking to avoid tire chains. The heavy self cleaning tread digs into mud and snow, provides easy steering and smooth ride. M. Ozinga and Mr. Pethoven invite customers to view the product, with more details on another page.
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Tire O & P Tire Co
Firestone Tire
M. Ozinga
Mr. Pethoven
Irestone
Bogaard Heads Lake Prairie corn hog committee
Arie H. Bogaard, recently elected Marion county Supervisors member, was chosen chairman of the Lake Prairie township corn hog committee at a meeting last week, becoming a director of the Corn Hog Control association. D. D. Dieleman was named vice chairman with Dick F. Boat T. Verros and John W. Boat as directors. People can sign applications at the Old City Hall on Saturday February 9 after 9:00.
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Lake Prairie Township
Marion County
Mr. Bogaard
del de Haan
Easton
Penn
Bogard
de Haan
D. D. Dieleman
Dick F. Boat
T. T. Verros
John W. Boat
Old City Hall
Wartburg College Students Plan Chicago Meeting Jan 21
Wartburg College students from Clinton who condemned the American Lutheran church over abandoning the school will speak at a January 21 meeting in Chicago. The church intends to open a new Wartburg college at Waverly Iowa to replace the Clinton campus.
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Wartburg College
Clinton
American Lutheran Church
Chicago
Ill
Waverly
Iowa
Iowa Democrats Open Forty Sixth Assembly Break With GOP
Democrats seized control as the forty sixth general assembly convened and excluded Republicans from participating in organizing the house of representatives, signaling a partisan shift in Iowa politics.
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Iowa
Forty Sixth General Assembly
House of Representatives
Pella Theatre Graded to New Managers This Week
Charles Parish of Keosauqua and Alton Smith of Farmington took over the Pella theatre from Mrs. Oscar Benson Monday morning. Smith will be there full time with Parish present part time. They plan strong show lineups including Will Rogers and Shirley Temple. Vera Sedrel remains as ticket seller as Knoxville operator B. H. Gholson departed after running it.
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Pella
Charles Parish
Keosauqua
Alton Smith
Farmington
Oscar Benson
Mr. Parish
Mr. Smith
Smith
Parish
the Chronicle
Will Rogers
Shirley Temple
B. H. Gholson
Knoxville
Vera Sedrel
D Van Genderen Died Last Week
Dirk Van Genderen aged 71 died at his daughter Mrs B Van Asperen home near University Park after a stroke. Surviving are three sons Dick Fritz Freddie and two daughters Mia Van Asperen and Mrs Bert Dahm. Prayer service Friday and funeral at Central Reformed Church with Rev Muyskens. Burial in Forest Cemetery. Oskaloosa Herald
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Dirk van Genderen
B. van Asperen
University Park
Eddyville
Fritz
Oskaloosa
Freddie
West
Beacon
Mia
van Asperen
Bert Dahm
Peoria
Ethel Roorda to Receive Master of Science Degree
Among 105 University of Iowa graduates, Miss Ethel Roorda will receive the Master of Science degree. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs G I Roorda of Main Street. The commencement address will be delivered by Dr John Nolen president of Grinnell College and former Pella boy.
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University of Iowa
Ethel Roorda
G. I. Roorda
Main Street
Roard
John Nolen
Grinnell College
Pella
Scarlet fever cases at Grand View farm noted by health officer
Twenty two of the 35 children at Grand View farm county juvenile home in Council Bluffs are suffering from a mild scarlet fever. Dr A Moskovitz city health officer reported Saturday. The civilian conservation camp here logged 44 influenza cases, nine measles, and two scarlet fever cases.
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Grand View Farm
Council Bluffs
A. Moskovitz
Civilian Conservation
Big Rush At The Coal Mines Of This Section
The season is the biggest for local coal mines with many workers day and night to meet orders. Demand rises from northern Iowa truckers who save about $4 to $5 per load by buying coal here at a dollar less per ton, causing truckers to bunk at mines while waiting to load.
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Iowa
Legislation of Interest to All Motorists
The AAA Motor Clubs of Iowa preview a legislative session with bills to earmark motoring taxes for highways, revise headlight and brake laws, require accident reporting for injuries and damages, and extend driver license terms with a 26 cent two year fee. A constitutional amendment aims to secure highway funding for construction and maintenance, while a likely highway patrol measure will be considered.
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AAA Motor Clubs of
Iowa
R. E. Rhoads
Motor Clubs of
Motor Vehicle Department
Pella Bank to Close On Lin Alte Birthday Tuesday
A notice states The Pella National Bank will be closed for a legal holiday on Lin alte birthday Tuesday. Governor Herring announced a survey approves Iowa liquor system east of Des Moines after review by an investigator for the Rockefeller foundation in New York.
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Pella National Bank
Linalte
Iowa
Rockefeller Foundation of New York
Commission
Des Moines
Herring
Houghton
Mich
Keeweenaw Bay
Lake Erie
Coast Guards
School Election Ahead For Pella District In March
The annual school election is set for Monday March eleventh with three board seats open. Incumbents H A Veenstra and C H Wormhoudt terms expire. Veenstra plans to seek re election. Potential candidates named include Paul Lautenbach Hugo Kuyper Ray De Haan Ralph Grundman Lon Wormhoudt H H Sadler and others. Eighth grade country pupil exams continue at Lincoln school in Pella. No game arranged with Winterset due to icy roads. Pella to host two basketball tournaments this year and local support urged.
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H. A. Veenstra
C. H. Wormbhoudt
D. S. de Haan
Pella
Wormhoudt
Veenstra
Paul Lautenbach
Hugo Kuyper
Ray de Haan
Ralph Grundman
Kempkes
Chronicle Gets Supply of Farm Census Blanks
The Chronicle has received about 100 farm census blanks from the United States Department of Agriculture. Farmers may obtain them by calling at this office. The blanks contain the necessary data and instructions for completion. Come in and get yours.
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the Chronicle
United States Department of Agriculture
Death of Mrs. J. B. Van Heukelom
Mr. and Mrs. William Van Heu kelom of near Leighton report a telegram announcing Mrs. J. B. Van Heu kelom’s death at her Westfield North Carolina home last Sunday February 3. No funeral time was given and the service likely occurred there. The deceased’s husband is an uncle of William Van Heukelom and known to local residents.
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William van Heukelom
Leighton
J. B. van Heukelom
Westfield
N. C
William van Heukelem
Labor rift widens as Richberg labeled traitor
Condensed state and nation notes report AFL leader John L. Lewis clashed with the Roosevelt administration over Donald Richberg, the president's recovery coordinator, amid bitter claims and political tension.
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Barly
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Donald R. Richberg
Organized Labor
City Council Supports Tax Fight Funding Move
City council votes 1 item to aid the Iowa League of Municipalities in contesting state income tax on municipal plants. Pella contributes $10 toward the 68 city share. Council also approves pumping station rearrangement for efficiency and instructs clerk to notify the state comptroller on replacing a $3 500 PWA transfer. Supt Schreiner says PWA engineer Collins will survey spring needs. councilmen to submit ideas.
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Iowa League of Municipalities
Frank Pierce
League
Iowa General Assembly
Pella
W. Schreiner
Water and Sewer Department
Public Works Administration
Supt. Schreiner
PWA
Collins
Knoxville
Hide Out at Pella Theatre with Montgomery and O'Sullivan
A good comedy drama opens Friday at the Pella Theatre featuring Robert Montgomery and Maureen O'Sullivan. The plot follows a city racketeer forced to hide on a Connecticut farm, contrasted with a rural honest atmosphere. Lovable Joan Crawford and Clark Gable headline in the accompanying presentation, with Clarence Brown directing this engaging film storytelling.
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Robert Montgomery
Maureen O’sullivan
Pella Theatre
New York
Connecticut
Joan Crawford
Clark Gable
Clarence Brown
Local resident Joe Helt suffers sudden heart attack
Joe Helt, a well known local citizen, collapsed from a heart attack at his home on Corner Peace and Main. He fell unconscious but regained some awareness by Monday morning and his friends hope for a full recovery.
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Joe Helt
Hédro
Peace
Main Streets
Mr. Helt
Alonzo Ver PlOeg Schedules Saturday Office Hours
Assessor Alonzo Ver Ploeg will be in the old Security Bank room each Saturday after noon for any residents or interested parties to view the Prairie Two assessment records and discuss local property details.
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Security Bank
Ke Prairie Two
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
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Rock Island
John Koelman
Donald van Houweling
Solo—Leona Wittenburg
Helen Vos
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Camille
Mary Louise le Cocq
the Dog Wolf
Jeanetta Mol
Mary Louise le Coca
Rep. Teter
L. D. Teter
Firestone
Arye Bogaard
Arie H. Bogaard
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Messrs. Parish
Benson
D. van Genderen
AAA Motor Clubs
Janet de Jong
Lincoln School
Winterset
Chronicle
Lawrence
Kan
Wilder S. Metcalf
Veterans’ Hospital
Dubuque
Elk Horn
H. A. Johnson
Audubon County
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Tenn
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Oklahoma
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Henry Peters
John Peters
United States
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President Rosevelt
Wallace
Edwin Manasse
Setiff
Algeria
Everett Square
Mass
John F. Ward
First National Bank of
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E. T. Dufur
Clerk of
Federal Court
Creston
Richard E. Byrd
Explorer
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Antarctica
Richmond
Robert Mais
Walter Legenza
Ewell M. Hubs
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Carl Jensen
Irwin Miller
Miller
Edward Ament
Monticello
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Pierce
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