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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
5
A patriotic program with students and Ladies Auxiliary from Pella and Basly featured exercises, a college song, and piano by Prof G F Sadler. Guests included a hatchet and cherry centerpiece with a guest card honoring the Father of the Country. Rev B Mulder was absent due to illness.
Fire department logs two Sunday blazes with minimal damage. At 8:00 a.m. a fire in George Steeg’s East Washington street dining room caused minor wallpaper and rug damage due to a defective flue, detected by a child. At 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Bevens’s Houston Avenue home sparked by a child’s match in a dark closet, the bucket brigade contained the fire to the closet area.
News from Sunday reports the death of Mrs Bruins of Pella a long time supporter of Central College Her daughter Miss Jennie cared for her and the estate converts her annuity to the college as a great boon for local education and Christian ideals Her generosity funded education in the county through the annuity.
Dog owners are hereby warned to detain dogs that are not kept safe and under control as directed by authorities. The notice stresses enforcement actions for unattended or aggressive animals and outlines compliance expectations for residents.
The thaw and lingering ice cause near normal river levels and slippery sidewalks. Residents express cautious relief as snow and ice recede, with few complaints about current conditions, while water depth concerns persist in some areas.
A historic note outlines the start of a Kiwanis club with G J De Xotts as president H J Iddins vice president G F Sadler secretary treasurer and a board including Rev Bernie Mulder L W Hartley Rev George Conrad H L Sherman and Harry Van Hemert A permanent organization to be formed around April 1 with charter presentation and election of officers The group pledges to promote fellowship professional standards civic mindedness and altruistic service to build better communities through Kiwanis clubs
The Kiwanis club plans a Monday noon luncheon at the Downing hotel. The message expresses hope for the club to support worthy community aims, with the belief the initiative will succeed and become a permanent asset.
Adjutant Paul J. Grundman of Van Veen-Van Hemert Post announces Berry F. Halden of Albia will speak for Memorial Day in Pella. Halden, a rising attorney and World War veteran, has shaped American Legion policy and led Sixth district efforts. his past appearances in Pella and elsewhere bolster plans for a solemn observance.
Mrs. John Hawkins, niece of T. Piette, died at her Prairie City area home six miles northwest, at age twenty nine. She leaves her husband, a daughter born shortly before, and two brothers Willie and Lester at home. The obituary notes her connection to the Piette family and Mart Van Purgum lineage.
In a public statement Simon De Haan declares candidacy for mayor at the upcoming elections in Pella. He notes plans to continue current administration policies while retiring from the Board of Education and not seeking re election in the general vote.
Jacob Plender informs readers that the jury abolition debate was misinterpreted by the writer who now credits the negative side. He says memory and data were misread and expresses willingness to place credit where due.
Knoxville February 27 Melcher high school captured the county tournament by 26 to 10 over Pella with Massarini scoring 14 and Scott and Patterson starring in a brisk offense and stout defense. Earlier Knoxville beat Pleasantville 20 to 18 in consolation finals as Jake Elliott tied late then added a late two pointer.
The first State Declamatory Contest held at Oskaloosa on Tuesday evening featured Pella Oskaloosa and Sigourney. In Oratory Wil lard Langerak of Pella placed second, with Oskaloosa first and Sigourney third. Dramatic saw Edward Vander Ploeg of Pella win, Oskaloosa second, Sigourney third. Humorous had Lester Jelsma of Pella first, Oskaloosa second, Sigourney third. The results gave Pella two firsts and one second, Oskaloosa one first and two seconds, and Sigourney one third.
A clerk of the district court issued licenses to several individuals including Lawrence O'Brien Iona Citraegente Wollman Vance Christine Blankovich and Bridges Ora Moneys Wm Van Hol Wilma Wichart among others, per the latest records. The report notes these names appear in the chancery ledger with certificates granted in recent sessions.
The high school presents an operetta on Thursday and Friday, March 7 and 8. Students will perform in costumes, with music and scenes from the beloved tale.
A college life tale follows pitcher David Carson unjustly accused of throwing a game and expelled until the mischief maker confesses during the war era. The operetta features tuneful music, notable solos and duets, and stage novelties as Mrs. Hummell leads a high school cast through a lively plot with rich character names and roles.
Van Baren says the sale at his Monroe area farm went well with cows selling up to 100 dollars, yearlings to 65 dollars each, and pigs and sheep above market price. He notes a contrast to much higher profits seen in earlier years by himself and others.
Central opened with a five point lead but Iowa Wesleyan heated up with long shots, pulling away to a 81 to 44 victory. Hilton led Central while Carris Nelson and Schnack showed effort. Buena Vista looms next after a prior one point win.
Swan pupils moved into the new school building last week, cost 31000, with a holiday for the move. Patrons and teachers express jubilation at the attractive quarters and expect dedication ceremonies attended by state and county education leaders.
The community’s oldest resident, Mrs James Buis, died at her daughter Mrs A Ver Ploeg’s home in North Pella after a two month illness. She was 98 years 11 months 2 days old and died just short of her 99th birthday. Funeral services are planned for Friday at 2 30 PM at the home, with interment in Oakwood cemetery. Surviving are five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
C Forsyth mother of Mrs Jude Klein of this city died at her home in Humboldt Iowa Wednesday afternoon at three o clock after a protracted illness Mrs Klein was called to her bedside Friday and remained until the end Mr Klein left for Humboldt today The deceased traveled in Portland and was noted in the Klein family department.
Edward Townsend Carpenter aged 64 died at his home ten miles north of Pella at 3 AM Wednesday. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 AM at the home and 11 AM at Galesburg M E Church with Rev. Perchard officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion cemetery. He was born in Jasper county and lived most of his life on the family farm. Survived by his widow and son Jessie Carpenter. Ill for weeks with flu and complications, death followed a relapse.
Rev B Mulder pastor of the First Reformed church has received a call to a Grand Rapids church. Announcement appeared in The Messenger church bulletin. Unclear what he will decide as he considers the matter, parishioners hope he stays. He is a popular minister and his departure would be a loss to the church and community.
Farmers are informed of a ten percent discount on all plow and cultivator work and new plow shares from now until March 16. Readers urged to bring in work promptly to avoid a rush later.
John Vink residing on a farm northwest of town died Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 in the Methodist hospital Des Moines after a few days as a patient. Diabetes was the direct cause. He was about 60 years old and funeral arrangements have been made.
In an interview with two current City Council members, all aldermen plan to seek re election. Mayor Simon De Haan also intends to run again aiming to press policies for efficiency and economy. Council members named include Vander Ploeg Platte Van Zante Byars Vander Wal and Nibbelink. No new candidates had filed at press time.
A brief social item notes Alma Gundy known as Baldy Dean of Women and Tops Red Sw of Louis Vander Wilt, alongside Charles Sweet known as Babe and Charles De Winter, highlighting naming and nicknames in the community.
The United Pella Bologna Factory will remodel the 80 by 60 foot building owned by Pella interests with Des Moines Co to install refrigeration and curing rooms and electric equipment. Neal Ver Houl and John Ulrich bring decades of bologna making, while Gradus J. De Kock will manage the venture under the Dutch Mill tag with distribution aided by O. B. West Co. salesmen and trucks from Des Moines. Output expansion follows the January February rise.
Local ad designed in the Chronicle office pleased Vander Linden of Rexall goods. The ad ran in this paper, was circulated widely, and earned praise from the magazine for superior advertising judgment. Vander Linden credits the ad with bringing more business than any other effort.
Mrs. T Plette wife of the local grocery dealer visited the bedside of her niece Mrs John Hawkins in Prairie City on Sunday as Hawkins suffered serious illness after the birth of a child about a week ago grave fears were felt for Hawkins recovery Mrs Hankins mother Mrs Martin Van Persum is sister of Mr Plette Later Mrs Hankins died at 6 oclock Wednesday morning
City Fire Department members complain of reckless driving near fires. Drivers must stay 400 feet from fire scenes to avoid hindering fire trucks and firefighters. The department appreciates citizen help but urges stricter adherence to traffic laws to prevent danger from congested streets.
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