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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
7
Richard Meyer cares for park for 14 years and discusses life in Pella. The article follows his journey from the Netherlands to America at age 16, with notes on family, farming, banking changes, and community work in central park.
Mr Meyers recalls changes in town since arrival from Holland, describing old Wormhoudt furniture site, Sandridge days, and the van der Meide area. Mrs Meyer recounts sea voyage, ship hole, and craft trades like wooden shoes. The piece profiles William Vander Horst, Hollanders, and the De Boer family, detailing roots, work at Rolscreen, and local schooling.
Dr Kagawa, portrayed as the father of Japan’s cooperative movement, seeks better US Japan ties. He rose from wealth to aid slum groups, built cooperatives, and now speaks to Christian and cooperative societies about world peace through economic foundations based on Christian love and service.
Two Grinnell semi weekly newspapers merged last week in a deal that consolidated operations. The Herald bought the Regis interest of the late W. G. Ray, expanding ownership and altering local newspaper leadership.
A life insurance study finds that gas containing 90 percent oxygen and 10 percent carbon dioxide can sober intoxicated individuals. The report, based on large human data, compares ancient fame with modern notoriety and hints at fossils unearthed in Washington and Idaho.
Sportsmen and others in the state work to save bird life threaten by heavy snow and extreme cold. Citizens have contributed to a fund, and more help is needed. Listen to WHO broadcasts daily and feed birds near homes to aid survival during harsh weather.
The piece notes that bald tires lose grip on ice and snow, turning a vehicle into a danger. It warns that smooth treads negate tire makers’ advances and invites accidents, urging readers to avoid driving on worn tires during winter conditions.
City residents urged to shovel a path wide enough for coal trucks to reach coal bins, easing delivery. Stakeholders say the measure will speed service and reduce delays.
Reuben Schakel reports on Dr. D. Kagawa touring the United States for six months to unite co operation with Christian churches. He envisions bonds easing Japan United States tensions, with Kagawa to speak in Des Moines on February 24 and 25. The co operative movement grows in unlikely lands and the plain people of Japan show a path to a simple, useful life.
The Porterville neighborhood announces the play Jimmy Be Careful will be performed at the Farmers Union hall Saturday at 6 30 o clock weather permitting. Admission is 10 cents.
The Marion County Court reports multiple marriage licenses issued by clerk Don Remy. Couples include Anthony Ver Meer and Wal terena Vander Beck of Pella, Edward Roorda and Wilhelmina Hackert of Pella, Raymond B. Gosselink and Ethel Van Zante of Pella, Herbert E. Thomas Jr. and Viola M. Phipps of Avie De Cook, and Toretta Van Essen of Cordova. Also noted: over 7,000 wild annuals are killed in the United States by autos.
John Goemaat walked 11 miles in snow drifts from Runnels to Monroe to secure a year’s reading of the Chronicle and to arrange transportation to Pella. He plans to move on March 1 to a farm near Monroe. Ethiopians are eligible for United States immigration with a 100 person annual quota. The India untouchables exceed 50 million in number.
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