Pella Considers New Filling Station on Vander Meiden Lot
Marion County Farm Bureau plans could bring a second gas station to Pella on the A. P. Vander Meiden lot at Franklin and East First. Vander Meiden seeks curb-cut permit. aldermen defer until building specs are reviewed. The council also discussed fire department rural runs and city office equipment upgrades.
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Marion County Farm Bureau
Pella
A. P. Vander Meiden
Franklin
East First Streets
Vander Meiden
Chronicle
Farm Bureau
Lester Jelsma
Fultz
Courthouse Family Birth Announcements and Local Coal Ad
Liberty township births list multiple children with dates in 1931 and parents named. Includes marriage licenses applied for L. R. Bowers Jr and Grace Rodda, William Courtney, Kate Whitton. Also coal ads for Liter's Kirkville and Cox Riggen Bishop with 20c and 16c delivery, Roy Kersbergen.
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L. R. Bowers, Jr
Grace Rodda
William Courtney
Kate Whitton
Iowa
Kirkville
Cox, Riggen
Bishop
Roy Kersbergen
Benteco Foods marks 12th anniversary sale across three states
The Benteco Food Stores celebrate their 12th anniversary with an advertising sale in Iowa Missouri and Illinois. Local unit manager L Wilson promotes unusually low prices on many daily commodities. Read the list to spot needed items.
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Benteco
The
Chronicle
Benteco Food
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
L. Wilson
Dai Commodities
Who's Who in Education Prof Oliver B Wilber
Central college voice instructor Oliver B Wilber was born February 29 1908 in West Clifford Pa and grew up in Duluth Minn He earned a BEd from State Teachers College Superior Wis in 1930 and an MA from the University of Michigan in 1931 His early activities included college and high school dramatics journalism and honorary society memberships before joining Central college in 1931 with prior roles in law firm collection work and YMCA duties.
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Oliver B. Wilber
Central College
West Clifford
Duluth
Minn
Wilber
Lakeside School
Central High School
Superior State Teachers College
University of Michigan
State Teachers College
Superior
Wis
Wisconsin State Forensic Association of Teachers College
Alpha Psi Omega
Kappa Rho Epsilon
Sigma Delta Phi
College
University
Sudden Death of P M Van Zee in Pella Home
Peter M Van Zee died at his University Street home in Pella after a brief illness. Born December 2 1888 he was 43. He married Maggie Van Veen in 1912. survived by parents five brothers and five sisters. Funeral held Wednesday at home and First Reformed Church, interment Oakwood Cemetery.
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Peter M. van Zee
University Street
Mr. van Zee
Pella
J. H. P. van Zee
Maggie van Veen
Henry
Otley
Ben van Zante
Prairie City
Dirk
Gerrit
Gradus van Zee
John de Wild
John D. Ver Meer
Nellie
Becky
John
van Zee
First Reformed Church
J. Wesselink
Rev
G. Menning
Oakwood Cemetery
Dirk Vander Veen Dies At Peoria
Dirk Vander Veen died Sunday at 8 00 p m at his Peoria home after a illness lasting more than two years He was 61 years 11 months and 11 days old Funeral services were held at 1 00 p m at the home and 1 30 p m at the Peoria Christian church Rev M J Vander Werp officiating He was born in Holland and had lived in the United States 38 years He leaves a wife and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk Vander Veen
Peoria
Sunnyside Shop Has a Good Year for 1931
Mrs. Jessie Sadler of Sunnyside Beauty Shop reports a strong 1931 with growth in permanent waving and scalp treatments. Both gentlemen and ladies seek hair and scalp care as she opens the new year with up to date equipment and ongoing study to deliver top service. See her elsewhere in this Chronicle issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Sadler
Sunnyside Beauty Shop
Times
the Chronicle
Card of Thanks from Unger and Brunia in Wheatland
Public thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after a bereavement. Appreciation extends to those who sent floral offerings. Mr and Mrs Lou Unger and Mrs F Brunia express gratitude from Wheatland Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Unger
Wheatland
Wyo
F. Brunia
Dr Carl Aschenbrenner Ends Farmington Visit
Dr Carl Aschenbrenner returned to his home Monday after a brief stay with Dr and Mrs Zac Aschenbrenner at Farmington Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Aschenbrenner
Zac Aschenbrenner
Farmington, Mich
Le Cocq Cartoon Service Praised by Nance County Journal
The Nance County Journal of Fullerton Nebraska commends Le Cocq for front page cartoons supplied to weekly papers in Iowa and other states. The letter, dated 1931, praises the quality, reader appeal, and clear language of the cartoons, noting there is nothing foolish about them.
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Rd. le Cocq
Iowa
Nance County Journal
Fullerton
Nebr
le Cocq Cartoon Service
Pella
Towa
le Coca
Marion county audit under way by state checkers
E Ray Wiley and Frank S Shaw arrived in Knoxville to conduct the annual county business examination starting with the board of supervisors. The audit will occupy most of two months as offices are checked. The county board met Monday, while Treasurer Frank Metcalf reported 4500 auto owners had secured licenses and the rush had eased.
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Marion County
E. Ray Wiley
Frank S. Shaw
Knoxville
Board of Supervisors
Frank Metcalf
Inaguration of President Nollen at Grinnell College
The Chronicle thanks readers for the invitation to Grinnell College in Iowa for the inauguration of John Scholte Nollen as president, set for Thursday February 11, 1932, honoring the college and its trustees and faculty.
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Nollen
Grinnell
the Chronicle
Grinnell College
John Scholte Nollen
Iowa
Riders of the Purple Sage at Pella Theatre
The Fox western stars George O'Brien as Lassiter with Marguerite Churchill Noah Berry and Yvonne Pelletier. Set in Arizona's Verde Valley, the tale follows a lone hero protecting a woman from outlaws amid romance and spectacular action scenes.
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Verde Valley
Arizona
Zane Grey
Pella Theatre
George O'Brien
Lassiter
Marguerite Churchill
Noah Berry
Yvonne Pelletier
Hollywood Motion Picture
Receipts of Red Cross Exceed Sixteen Hundred Dollars
The Pella Red Cross Chapter reports total receipts of 1664.55 with funds allocated to relief donations fuel food and supplies. Treasurer Hattie Gezel notes contributions and balances across banks and thanks Bishop Coal Company for donating four loads of coal and the workers who hauled it.
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National Red Cross
Pella National Bank
Pella Red Cross Chapter
Hattie Gezel
Red Cross Organization
Bishop Coal Company
Payroll of Iowa Miners Sees 7 Million in 1931
Albia Iowa Special Iowa miners received about 7 000 000 in payrolls during 1931 despite unseasonable weather and reduced coal usage according to Hugh W Lundy secretary of the Iowa Coal Institute He notes prospects for larger payrolls in 1932 if consumers and authorities favor Iowa coal and home produced goods urging immediate orders for fuel and support for home industry to relieve unemployment and tax burdens Chronicle want ads bring results.
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Albia
Iowa
Hugh W. Lundy
Iowa Coal Institute
Towans
Churches Hold The Week of Prayer
Reformed churches in this city observe the annual week of prayer with services listed. Sunday at First Church 10 this morning on prayer for the deepening of the consciousness of God led by Mr Mulder. at 7 30 a service on faith in and royally to a conquering Christ led by Dr J Wesselink. Tuesday Third Church at 2 00 prayer for the leadership with Rev J Wesselink. Wednesday Second Church at 7 30 on international goodwill and cooperation led by Mr Mulder. Thursday First Church at 2 00 on protection of the home and youth led by Rev H C Jacobs. Friday First Church at 7 30 on the world in a day of low mood led by Rev G Menning.
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Mulder
Christ
J. Wesselink
H. C. Jacobs
Rev
G. Menning
Wheatland Baby George Unger Dies on Christmas Eve
Mr and Mrs Lou Unger of Wheatland Wyoming mourn the death of their two months old son George who died Thursday December 24 The body was brought to Pella and interred at Oakwood Cemetery Tuesday last The child is survived by the parents and two brothers aged four and two Mrs Unger is the oldest daughter of Mrs F Brunia of this city The family will have the sympathy of many friends in their loss.
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Lou Unger
Wheatland
Wyo
George
Pella
Oakwood
Unger
F. Brunia
Autos Collide On Number 63 West Of Town
Four vehicles collided on highway 63 near the D W Van Gorp farm as one car attempted a pass leading to a pile up. No injuries reported though all occupants were shaken up and cars damaged. Public sale announced by Reuben Schakel at his place east of Pella on Wednesday January 20 featuring horses cattle hogs and farm machinery.
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Highway 63
Town
D. W. van’ Gorp
Lee Lautenbach
Newton
Oskaloosa
Keokuk County
Lautenbach
Ted Weyers
My Place
Pella
Janary
Reuben Schakel
Central Defeats St Ambrose In Loop Opener 29 18
Central tops Saint Ambrose 29 to 18 in the Iowa Conference opener. Babe Tysseling and Connie Muyskens led Central scoring while Lefty Schnack and Wilkins key the defense as Ambrose struggled to match the Dutchmen in the second half.
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Central
ST. Ambrose
Iowa
Saint Ambrose
Babe ‘Tysseling
Ambrosians
Pella
Tysseling
Schnack
Invaders
Tysdeling
Murphy
Babe
Ambrose
Muyskens
Calona
Wilkins
Connie Muyskens
Lefty Schnack
Portsider
Winter
Tiny Wilkins
Anderson
Austin
Klenck
Davenport
Math
Post Signs Ahead at Skating Rink and Scout Initiation
The local Legion held its December meeting in the Memorial building with reduced turnout due to weather. Chief Grandman was asked to post signs at the skating rink warning children until conditions are safe and to update when the rink reopens. Boy Scout Troop No. 72 will have an Investiture initiatory ceremony by state Scout officers, attendance open to the public at no charge. An exact date was delayed after the Scoutmaster’s Christmas leave, with announcements to follow. Oren S. Van Niewaal, Publicity Officer.
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Legion
Grandman
Boy Scout Council Committee
P T A Meeting Set At Pella High School
Pella Parents and Teachers Association plans its next regular meeting at the high school building on Thursday January 14 at 730 pm. The group has been pressing a membership drive with hopeful reports from committees. Refreshments will be served.
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Pella Parent‘Teacher Association
C H Sweetser Dies In California
Knoxville Iowa note on Charles Herbert Sweetser age 82 dying January 1 in Los Angeles after a three month illness. Born Boston 1849 he moved from Hutchinson Kansas to Knoxville with wife Amy May French married October 1889 at the Knoxville M E church. In real estate, survived by wife a son and two daughters. funeral in Los Angeles January 4.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Charles Herbert Sweetser
Los Angeles
Calif
Thank the Lord For Paved Highways in 1931 Fremont
Fremont Gazette notes December unseasonably mild with no ground freeze and heavy precipitation. Country roads were nearly impassable as rain fog and melt hindered travel, contrasting with past muddy main street conditions now being scraped by Commissioner Hamilton.
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Fremont Gazette
Fremont
Hamilton
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A. P. van der Meiden
American Fence Company
Ill
Patricia Isabelle
Keith Cameron
Liberty Township
Betty Lou
Pearl Wales
Roscoe Wayne
Roscoe Reay
Anita Joan
Russell Fogle
Margaret Adeline
George ‘Willent
Daryl Frederick
Peter W. Visser
Howard David
Henry Talbot
Liberty Town
Susie Mildred
Ernest Courtney
Donovan Roy
J.C. Pope
Liberty Jows
Who’s Who In Education
Prof
P. M. van Zee
Sunnyside
Nebraska
W.H. Plourd
Riders OF the Purple Sage
RED Cross
American Red Cross Society
American Legion
Boy Scout Troup No. 72
Oren S. van Niewaal
P.T. A
C. H. Sweetser
California
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