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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
5
Verna Holliday daughter of Mr and Mrs Udell L Hendricks of Pella has risen to second place in Anadarko Oklahoma's contest for the most useful citizen. The Anadarko Daily News praises her Legion Auxiliary leadership promoting Cotton Blossom minstrel shows and assisting local charity.
The college lecture committee announced Hansel and Gretel will be performed by the American Opera Company at the High School Auditorium on Friday evening January 7. Cast includes Marie Matyas Eunice Steen Constance Eberhart Olive Meminger and Clegg Monroe directed by Willard Rhodes. Admission 75 cents main floor first two balcony rows 50 cents under balcony. Curtain at 7 30 sharp with plans for fourteen local children as angels.
A corrected obituary notice clarifies Harold McClain of What Cheer was the son of Max Van Drimmeli not Andrew Van Drimmelin and aged 42 not 32. The note reflects the paper’s error and the source misattribution, with a reflective line on crossing America.
J G Lewis president of the Iowa State Federation of Labor telegraphed Interior Secretary Ickes urging an investigation into Iowa civil works wage scales citing a growing alarming position from numerous complaints. The report covers federal deposits, public works plans, and other state and national items from the period.
Members at Memorial Hall celebrated a two week drive reaching state quota with two rival groups led by Russell Van Zante and Fleet Van Gorkum. An oyster stew supper followed as the Post plans remodelling of the building using CWA workers, creating jobs for the unemployed in Pella.
Rev R T Nordlund of a Baptist church delivered a New Year sermon praising President Franklin D Roosevelt. He compared Israel’s wilderness journey to American leadership, praised Roosevelt’s recovery plans, and spoke of world peace and a revised Monroe Doctrine, ending with an optimistic note for the nation.
Pella High will stage their second home basketball contest at the College Gym tomorrow evening at 7 15 Tehotetat Vase Valley Junction High. The locals are promised real competition as Valley Junction is described as a strong opponent. All school students admitted free. adults and high school students pay 25 cents at the door.
Washington reports the Blue Eagle will continue after December 31 as cities finish NRU tasks and the President's reemployment plan influences code enforcement. Agencies will guide coded industries, with disputes handled by code authorities and regional labor boards for strikes. The full NRA continuance plan remains to be finalized.
Ted Patterson 28 of Springfield Illinois, linked to the Bussey bank robbery on June 12, died in Detroit from gunshots after a holdup. Floyd Smith a station attendant shot him when Patterson tried to flee, Patterson identified by Iowa and Des Moines police as a gang member connected to multiple robberies and a prior kidnap inquiry.
Thirteen Blue Eagles were withdrawn in two days for willful neglect to act on notices from local compliance boards over wage and hour provisions of the President's Re employment Agreement. The initial withdrawal cited violation of the collective bargaining clause. Remaining cases involved cafes laundries and a junk dealer. after restitution of wages withheld and filing a guaranty, the Blue Eagle was restored to Consumers' Food Stores Inc operators of four Bridgeport Conn stores.
Mrs H D Koder of Knoxville, age 40, died Saturday from severe burns after she threw grease into a furnace. The grease explosion set her clothing ablaze, leading to fatal injuries. She was identified as Ian-Mrs. H. D. Koder.
Funeral services were held for Rick Vander Wert who died at his St. Lawrence home. Born August 28 1865 in the Netherlands, he came to America as a child. He farmed near Oskaloosa before moving to St. Lawrence in 1910. He leaves two sons, a brother, six grandchildren and many friends.
Notice states a meeting of Pelle National Bank stockholders in Pells Iowa on Tuesday January 9 1984 from 1 to 3 pm to elect six directors. GEO G GRASS serves as president and G H Van Den Berg is mentioned in connection with the notice and a cited incident on New Year’s Eve involving Gerrit Snellers of Otley and frost on a windshield. Both autos were badly damaged in the collision.
L Hackert sold hogs for 20000 after buying multiple carloads from Leighton suppliers and expanding to three loads. He notes hogs would fetch higher prices today and recalls rail unloading charges ruled by courts after a US Supreme Court decision, receiving small refund checks per load totaling about 27 dollars for ten loads.
Washington reports that the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation announced contracts to purchase 284 600 hogs from packing firms for processing and distribution to national needs. Relief administrator Harry J. Hopkins said buys will occur at market price or higher, continuing at least three weeks, with current market scale valuing awards at about $8.5 million. Buying began Wednesday in markets scattered across the country.
John Rietveld living south west of town on his mother Mrs Gideon Rietveld’s farm ordered a large Chronicle advertisement and sale bills for a public sale set for Thursday Jan 11. The paper notes he uses big space to gain big results and encourages others to follow his example.
Jacob Veldhuizen 52 years 10 months 5 days old was found dead at 906 Franklin street Pella Iowa Wednesday morning. Coroner said no inquest needed. Survived by son Ira and four brothers and one sister. Funeral Friday at 1:00 pm from burial association home and 1:30 pm at Third Reformed church with interment atwood. Funeral services conducted by Rev G Menning.
New Sharon Bank receiver D. W. Bates through Carrere Arlo and W. Palmer sues two individuals, alleging a promissory note default and seeking judgment for 761 dollars plus costs. Court action filed in New Sharon Star coverage notes state banking oversight.
Knoxville moves to file an application for a PWA loan to pave 26 blocks next spring. Mayor Leon N. Miller, N. D. Shinn, and City Clerk Frank Crawford worked in Des Moines to finalize plans. Engineers will finish plats by Friday. council to meet Monday to approve measures. Federal loans cover 70 percent of cost and donate 80 percent, with delays due to legal issues. Also nearly complete is sharing the road from J. J. Clarke residence to the Iowa Power and Light substation, donated by Loren Caulking and built by CWA crews.
Messages to the Chamber of Commerce from Grinnell Brooklyn and Jefferson Iowa reveal the balloon release on December 18 sparked curious sightings. Residents report finding balloons in fields with tags from the Pella Chamber of Commerce and expressing thanks for the festive display.
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