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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
5
Mayor T G Fultz of Pella issues a coal crisis order restricting business hours to 10 am to 4 pm with Saturdays exempted and a one ton per customer limit on coal deliveries. The city pledges emergency coal for those in need and urges curbside orders only after driveways are shoveled.
Des Moines meteorologist Charles D Reed declares Town’s present winter the state's worst in 117 years based on records dating to 1819. He cites a 21 day stretch Jan 22 to Feb 11 with average temperatures below zero, surpassing prior lows from 1911 12 and noting no similar prolonged cold in town records.
The L. A. Sents City Assessor announces Saturday afternoon access from 1 to 3 80 in the basement of Marion County State Bank for residents to meet and discuss assessments.
The Chronicle states it cannot print unsigned communications and will hold such letters until the writer's name is provided. It insists writers accompany every submission with their identifying name for records and potential publication.
The Tulip Time Publicity Committee apologizes for not printing a song this week due to mechanical difficulties. Two songs will appear in next week's Chronicle. Submit songs in black ink on music ruled paper to avoid publication delays.
Richard Clark of Rose Hill Iowa aged 80 recounts the hard winter of 1863 and his long habit of labor. He describes hiring out to a farmer near Rose Hill sixteen years ago and continuing daily tasks on the premises. A humorous anecdote about timber work highlights his sustained strength and endurance. He recalls being born on a farm nine miles southeast of town now occupied by Mr and Mrs Huyser.
Mrs Martha Klerkx is seriously burned at 229 East First street after flames engulfed her clothing while stirring a stove. Her son Gerald smothered the fire with a mattress, then summoned a physician as she recovered, with her condition described as serious but improving given her age.
John A. Pos, 75, a local forecaster in Des Moines, has kept a 60 year rainfall and weather record using a backyard can, a ruler, and heat. He says animals and birds act as barometers and claims his readings align with government figures within thousandths of an inch. He predicted a severe winter and notes trees, worms, and birds behaved accordingly.
City council votes to pay 3700 for a delayed project. The action covers part of the total land cost with final balance to be settled after deed and abstract are completed. Officials indicate the transaction completes steps toward securing the land and transferring title.
A Central College student highlights a long journey from the far north for education. The piece profiles resilience and dedication as the student pursues studies away from home.
Henry Ten Clay, resident of Westfield North Dakota, near the Missouri River, notes that fuel shortages are less severe in his area than in Iowa due to freight from eastern points and rail drifts. He reports snow depths of 8 to 18 inches with few drifts locally.
The Tulip Time Committee led by GF Sadler urges Pella residents to dress in Dutch costumes for five days in May. Everyone from teachers to shopkeepers should participate and visitors from across the United States are expected. The aim is to make Pella the most attractive spot in spring with proper costumes and preparation.
Clarence Caplen Croll, 63, a local carpenter, was found dead Sunday morning in a closet at the Louis De Vries home, 509 Main, after returning Saturday night between 9 and 9:30 PM. Officials believe a heart attack occurred as he prepared for bed. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Wormhoudt & Son. interment in Oakwood. Survived by four brothers James R. Croll, Knoxville. Charles W. Croll, Newton. George W. Croll, Pella. Bernard W. Croll, Des Moines. two sisters Mrs. F.C. Voorhees, Elkton, and Mrs. L. P. Beintema, Des Moines. half sister Mrs. I. C. Williams, Ottumwa. born December 7 in Pella to George D. and America Croll.
Dr. G. H. Lankelma, president of the Pella board of education, says the city schools will resume work Monday unless an unforeseen event prevents. The announcement centers on a return to classes and normal school operations beginning the new week.
Central College prepares its annual Washington Banquet in Graham Hall dining room on Friday evening February 21. Tickets cost fifty cents and may be bought from Mrs Geo Gaass or Rexall Drug Store. The event features a three course dinner with tomato cocktail and mint ending, plus toasts by Dr Lubbers Mr Baron and Mr Clarence Van Del Jen and music by Hespers Kuyper.
The Black Oak Boosters 4-H club presents the comedy Moonshy on Thursday and Friday February 27 and 28 at Leighton Hall. The play is presented by many young people of Leighton and vicinity and promises to be very interesting.
Condensed News of State and Nation reports that Away has been opened for youths in the CCC to advance into forest and conservation work on a more permanent basis. The item lists a series of disparate notes from fires to politics, roads, and local incidents across the nation, including fire at Hotel Victoria in Lakewood New Jersey and the St Valentine era gangland history.
About 250 to 260 farmers braved snow and cold to attend the Farmers Day demonstration of McCormick Deering power farming equipment at the American Legion hall. Gary T. Vogelaar sponsored the event with Ross Klingaman of International Harvester leading tractor demonstrations and films, followed by lunch for 150 farmers.
Po Town mayor Anton Mackovets acknowledges a $10,000 donation to Pocahontas County wildlife feeding programs. The Pel Ia Gun Club in Pella, Iowa, sent the gift for feeding plants and wild birds. Funds are stated as used solely for the intended purpose.
Rural and city carrier windows will be open from 12 30 to 1 30 P M on Saturday February 22 Washingtons Birthday No city or rural delivery. am Edw Van Zante PM
Allis Chater tractor show postponed and moved to Saturday at the Legion hall. Event starts 10 80 a m with a free lunch at noon. Seven reels will be shown illustrating the shift from old to new farming methods and detailing Alli family members. Family and Samaily are invited to attend.
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