Des Moines Man Dies After Elkhart Gas Station Blast
Joseph Porter of Des Moines dies from severe burns after a gas station explosion in Elkhart Indiana. He had recently begun a trip for Iowa Auto Carriers Co. and was en route from Des Moines. Survived by wife, father Marion Porter, stepmother Mrs Marion Porter, brother Walter Porter, and sister Mrs Mark Shaw. funeral held at his step mother's home with Oak Wood interment. American Legion post attended. Born near Pella, Porter would have turned 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Porter
Pella
Elkhart
Ind
Porter
Awtry & Lankelma Funeral Establishment
Marion Porter
Main Street
R. T. Nordlund
Oakwood
van Veen
van Hemert Post American Legion
Porter Farm
de Sreuszr
Omaha
Nebru
Des Moines
Iowa Auto Carriers Co
United States
Mr. Porter
Me. Pleasant
Iowa
This City
Walter Porter
Leftbridge
Canada
Mark Shaw
Monroe
World Day of Prayer Observed at Baptist Church
Announcement states the World’s Day of Prayer will be observed in the city Baptist church next Friday February 16 at 2:00 PM. All women in the community are invited to attend and participate in the mission effort for foreign and domestic causes.
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Baptist Church
Penney Store Announces Wash Dress Event in Pella
The Penney Company advertises a wash dress sale starting this morning featuring 1,000 dresses of all sizes and descriptions. The notice invites ladies of Pella and vicinity to visit the store and view the special bargains announced on page 66 of this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4 C. Penney Company
Pella
Notice to Subscribers About Address Changes
Notice to subscribers requests prompt reporting of address changes by phone or mail with both old and new addresses. It explains post office handling and potential subscription credit or loss of papers if updated address is not provided.
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Slau
Nation hears call to end film censorship nationwide
A national board resolution urged abolition of state and federal film censorship as unnecessary and unscientific. The group argued censors hinder public interests and urged the president to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Review of Motion Pictures
Kindig Exalts Parable of the Rich Fool in Sermon
Evangelist L. Kindig spoke at the Baptist church Sunday evening drawing a large crowd. He argued the rich fool failed because he left God out of his plans, warning possessions do not satisfy and true value lies in the soul and use of wealth for good.
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Kindig
Evangelist
Shatter Clock At Security Bank
A recent night vandal shattered the glass clock outside the Security bank building. Authorities urge citizens to aid in stopping such property damage and suggest youths may be responsible, with parental guidance urged to prevent repeats.
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Security Bank
Funeral attendees honor Joseph Porter
Attendees at the funeral of Joseph Porter Tuesday included Mrs. Mark Shaw and son Dean of Monroe, Bert De Reus of Omaha, C De Reus of Chapin, W J Evans and family, M P De Reus, the Gent family of Allison, Bert Looney, Frances Vander Wilt, Mrs Heath, Duro, Lou L Shemmel Lang, McKibben, Renfro of Des Moines, Helen Garlick, D C Thomas of Valley Junction, Frank Milleson of Prairie City, Ed Liter, Mrs G Bogen Freddie, and Lawrence Schippers of Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Porter
Mark Shaw
Dean
Monroe
Bert de Reus
Omaha
Nebr
C. de Reus O' Chapin
M.P. de Reus
Gent
Allison
Bert Looney
Frances Vander Wilt
Heath
Duro
Lou L. Shemmel
Lang
McKibben
Renfro
Des Moines
Helen Garlick
D. C
Thomas
Valley Junction
Frank Milleson
Prairie City
Ed. Liter
G. Bogen
Shaw Comedy Recreates Captain Brassbound at H S
Maude Scheerer will perform Captain Brassbound's Con permutation, a Shaw comedy, in the High School Auditorium on February 6. Scheerer, famed for one woman reinterpretations, discusses Shaw and Ellen Terry's link to the piece. Program begins 7:30 p m with single admission at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Scheerer
Captain Brassbound
George
Bernard Sha Bites -Sobeonse
Shaw
Ellen Terry
Lady Cicely
Sir Henry Irving
Scheerer
Trade At Home Campaign Starts Next Week in Pella
Over 50 Pella business and professional people sign up to sponsor a trade at home campaign set to run in The Pella Chronicle next week. The ad highlights advantages of buying locally and features cartoons on supporting local merchants. The full list of supporters will be published in a large advertisement.
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Pella
Pella Chronicle
Kepebing
Pelia
Allen Bryant Dies in El Paso Texas
Allen Bryant died Wednesday night at his El Paso home after a three week illness from jaundice and pneumonia. Funeral services were held Friday at 10:00 am with interment in El Paso. He was about 60, remembered in the city for a year’s work with John Ulrich in the Right Price Store. He married Lena Ulrich in 1910. they lived in Colorado then Texas. They left four daughters Mary Lucille Genevieve and Alic surviving.
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Allen Bryant
John Ulrich
el Paso
Texas
Bryant
Right Price Store
Lena Ulrich
Colorado
Mr. Bryant
Union
Mary
Lucille
Genevieve
Alic
Iowa druggists hold Sioux City convention in February
The Iowa Pharmaceutical Association plans its annual convention for February 21 and 22 in Sioux City with 500 to 750 expected attendees. Notables include Sgt Alvin C York as speaker, Jules Brazil as entertainer, and Druggists from Chicago to New York presenting talks on retail merchandising and the New Deal in business. Officers Olin Hill, Otto Bjornstad, J W Slocum, and others will speak. events include a president’s ball, a convention banquet, and a ladies theatre party with over 200 attendance prizes.
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Iowa
Sioux City
J. W. Slocum
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
Sargeant
York TeiTalker Sergt
Alvin C. York
Jamestown
Tenn
Jules Brazil
National Broadcasting Co
John W. Dargavel
Minneapolis
E. R. Series
Pharmacy’ College
Brookings
8. D
Harry L. Keyes
St. Louis
R. D. Keim
New York
N. Y
Olin E. Hill
Clinton
Otto A. Bjornstad
Spencer
Indianola
5 Lindly
Winfield
John Heerema
Pol
J. Jepson
Newton
Second Call Extended to Rev Jacob Prins
The church renewed a call to Reverend Jacob Prins after the first offer, voted three months ago and declined. The congregation hopes the minister will accept this time despite acknowledged concerns about his demeanor.
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Jacob Prins
Pring
Notice To Those On Relief Rolls
Jacob Plender announces that all persons receiving orders from the relief agency on WA should obtain further instructions from the agency.
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Jacob Plender
Simpson versus Central on Friday and more upcoming events
Frid ay Feb 16 features Simpson versus Central here. On Mon Feb 19 Central va Iowa Wesleyan plays. Tue Feb 2 Central College Lecture Course presents Maud Scheerer. Thu Feb 22 Washington Banquet at the College Dorm. Feb 22 and 28 County basketball tournament at Knoxville.
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Simpson ‘Va
Central
Central Va
Iowa Wesleyan
Central College
Maud Scheerer
Washington
Knoxville
Public Sale Notices Across Several Towns This Week
Public sales announced for February include Carl Schunk north of Wright on Tuesday Feb 20, J Van Wyk closing out sale north of Pelle on Thursday Feb 22, Mrs Everett Elyn sale southeast of Prairie City on Thurs Feb 22, and Mrs J Woods sale east of Mon- on Saturday Feb 24.
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Carl Schunk
Wright
J. van Wyk
Pelle
Everett Elyn
Prairie City
J. Woods
Mon
Infant Alvin Eugene Vande Keift Dies at Four Months
The four month old son of Mr. and Mrs. J H Vande Keift died Tuesday at 10 45 at the home 214 Franklin Street after a serious heart condition. Funeral services were held at 2 00 PM at the home with Rev R J Danhof officiating and interment at Oak Ware. Survived by parents sister Margaret brothers William and Adrian. The Chronicle extends sympathy.
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J. H. Vande Keift
Alvin -EU- Bone
Tuesda
Bilock
Franklin
R.J. Danhof
Soe
Oak- Ware
Alvin Eugene
Margaret Brothers
William
Bone
Adrian
IT OFFICE HOURS FEBRUARY 22 1934 POSTAL POSTMASTER NOTICE
Parcel Post and Carriers schedule announced with windows open from 1:00 p m to 11:80 p m for rural delivery collections in the city. General Calver and Edward Van Zante postmaster command the message detailing street letter collections and delivery hours.
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Ordward van Zante
Vote On Pastor Second Christian Reformed Church Vote On Pastor
The Second Christian Reformed Church will hold a congregational meeting next Monday evening to call a pastor to replace Rev. D. Hollebeck who left for Lynden Washington. Three candidates are presented: Reverend Hooker Des Plaines Illinois Rev M Monsma Detroit Michigan and Rev J Dusselje Jemson Michigan. Members are urged to attend and vote for their preferred candidate.
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Second
Christian Reformed Church
D. Hollebeck
Lynden
Washington
Hooker
Des Plaines
Ill
M. Monsma
Detroit
Mich
J. Dusselje
Jemson
Marion county corn loans top hundred thousand bushels
Marion county farmers sealed 24 491 bushels for government loans at 45 cents, totaling 11 020 95, with county records broken as 12 producers contributed. Total county repayments reach 52 817 95 since lending began, amid ongoing sign up and contracts for corn hog programs. officials note this county's feeding focus and anticipate July payments.
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Marion County
United States
Township Meetings Delayed Until Sign-Ups Complete
County agent Walter L. Brown outlines steps for organizing township corn hog associations from Iowa State College Extension Service. No meetings run until canvass of eligible producers is finished and all contracts signed. Temporary township directors plan meetings, set committee size, schedule, and arrange notices. After formation a county meeting forms the organization, then a school of instruction for permanent township committees.
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Walter L. Brown
R. K. Bliss
Iowa State College Extension Service
Extension Service
County Basketball Tournament to Be Held in Knoxville
County tournament slated for Knoxville next week begins Thursday the twenty second. Pella is considered a strong contender to win this contest as teams prepare for the postseason conditions after their final game of the season at Winterset Friday night.
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Winterset
Will Give Play Friday Night
The article notes a stage presentation titled Fool's Holiday by European District No. ee. The event is scheduled for Friday night with details about venue and timing unclear in the fragment.
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No. Ee
Pella Chamber Discusses Band and Advertising Matters
Regular chamber meeting at the old city hall covered summer band concerts and budget for the band with a plan deferred to next band committee meeting. Peddler nuisance and advertising circulation were debated with calls for vigilance and reporting unlicensed peddlers. The session adjourned after remarks on scrip and stump notes, ahead of March annual meeting and elections.
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Pella Chamber of Commerce
Old City Hall
de Gary T. Vogelaar
Dean Pietenpol
Ing
H. P. ‘An Gorp
John Heerems
Lankelma
Bildor
Semotes
John J Sprado Dies After Long Illness at 74
John J Sprado of Pella, long ill after a leg infection required amputation, died Monday at Iowa City hospital at age 74 years 11 months. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Pella Burial Association with Rev J Weidenaar officiating and burial in Oakwood. The illness worsened after removal to Iowa City. Sprado had lived with his nephew Andrew Bandstra in Taintor for two years.
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J.J. Sprado
Pella
Andrew
Bandstra
Taintor
Iowa City Hospital
Ara't Bee
Sprado
Devel
City
Iowa State Hospital
Annual local meeting set for Min es area
Citizens gather for annual meeting amid unclear details as board members retire and several offices remain unfilled. Vague notes mention five nominees or positions, with plans pending until official agenda is released. Local residents await concrete dates and candidate names.
Fragmentary OCR Memoir Note from American Post
Fragmentary text reflects a note of appreciation and loss. It mentions a death and a tribute rendering by the American Post, highlighting a sense of beauty and gratitude within a partial reflection of the period.
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Ieved
World’s Day of Prayer
Penney Store
Fred E. Sterling
Illinois
New England
Olce
Joston
United States Treasury
Paris
Meegamune Sri Sanghatissa
Ylon
Howard L. Willett
Grace Williamson Willett
W. A. Delaney
Mitchell
Automobile Code Authority
Ford Motor.Co
Ss A
Roosevelt
Kostary
Province of
Polesie
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Lingoln
Kelley Field
San Antonio
Tex
J. W. Lenker
Paul Moore
Cedar County
O’connor
The
Federation of German Journalists
Mikhail Kalinin
All-Union Central Executive Committee
Russia
War Department
Civilian Conservation Corps
Mason B.’Starring
Choui
New York Agendas Ases
United “Railwayscident ” Co
Borge
Hbrary
Florence
Italy
Gregorian
George W. Ren. Roesuth
Towa
L. Kindig
Christ
Joe Porter
OWA
John Heérema
Joe Vande Keift
Second Christian Reformed Church
Marion. Com
Jones
John J. Sprado
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