Assessors Set 100 Percent Real Value Standard
County auditors and Marion county’s 25 assessors met to adopt 100 percent of actual value for listing property. They stressed full listing of all personal property and noted current 60 percent practice causes inequalities. The move aligns with Iowa Supreme Court guidance. fears of higher taxes are unfounded since levies adjust to value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Bybee
Marion County
Iowa State Supreme Court
State Tax Commission
Supreme Court
Iowa
Bybee
Public sale dates announced across several farms and trades
Jan 17 South Louisma and Jan 22 Marie Van Hemert general farm sale. Jan 28 Louis Van Roekel 3% guiles N W Otley on Highway 168. Feb 4 Wm Memmelaar. Feb 6 Gerrit Van Heukelem north of Leighton general feed Andrew Dykatrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Louisma
Marie van Hemert
General Farm Sale
Louis van Roekel
Guiles N. W
Payers Notice On Basement Tie Action In County State Bank
Credit notice warns taxpayers to claim homestead credits by April 1 or lose them. City Assessor L. Sents cautions in the basement area near the local bank for pickup and verification of entitlements. Public notice emphasizes timely claim to secure property tax relief.
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Acion County
Bank
Cme
Vogelam At Legion Hall Draws Big Crowd
Ben and Gai Vogelaar staged a McCormick Deering farming demonstration at Legion Hall on Tuesday January 7 drawing a large audience. Legion Auxiliary served cafeteria style lunch to over three hundred patrons. Entertainment and educational moving pictures showcased farm machinery with new tractors and trucks premiering. Chronicle staff attended lunch and shared in the favorable reception of the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick-Deering
Ben and
Gai Vogelaar
Henry F. Johnson Appointed to Post In City Council
Henry F. Johnson was chosen by the City Council to serve the remaining unexpired term of councilman from the Second Ward. The appointment, in an election year, covers about three months. Johnson previously served as councilman, alderman, and mayor of Pella, with notable work on the municipal light and water plant plans in 1910. He stated he would be happy to serve and remains active at the Weekblad office.
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Henry F. Johnson
John Weyers
Johnson
Pella
Pho
County Coaches Meet Sets Basketball Tourney Plans
Marion County superintendents met in Knoxville to finalize arrangements for the county basketball tournament at Knoxville Armory February 5 6 7 8. Twelve boys teams and eight girls teams from area schools including Pella Christian were invited with byes assigned in the boys bracket. Final drawings set, girls rounds in At tica February 3 4 and finals with boys February 7. Trophy awards to first and second in both divisions. ball to boys consolation winner.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Pella Christian School
Lot
Attica
Ben Beckerman
Des Moines
Doyle Carpenter
Milo
Rch
Conte Court House
Noxville
Pella
Harvey
Jones ‘Cafe
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Mathes and Families
Our friends neighbors and relatives were kind and thoughtful during our loss. Their loving consideration has eased our sorrow. We offer sincere thanks for the gentle words and support from all who cared for us. Dwight L Mathes Clarence F Mathes and family Van Lint er.
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Tosa
Ig T
van Linter
Clarence F. Mathes
Dwight 'L. Mathes
Conservation Topic at Rotary Club Presentation
Mrs Huttenlocker of Des Moines addressed the Rotary Club on conservation of natural resources. She cited water depletion in Ames and dust bowls in Kansas and Oklahoma, blamed timber land cutting and air conditioning water use, and urged legislation to lift mine water to land. She urged cooperation to save diminishing resources.
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Rotary Clubs
Huttenlocker
Des Moines
J. N. Darling
Ding
Des Moines Register
Pyramids
Egypt
Babylon
Kansas
Oklahoma
Ames
Leon
Bob Kuyper
Lester Liter
Knogville Club
Vander Ploeg
Pella Club
A. C. Kuypers
Wellman
Lincoln, D. M. Asks Change of Date for Game
Lincoln Des Moines exchange of basketball dates to swap home and away games. Pella High travels to Des Moines January 18 with the return in Des Moines February 28. Local fans are asked to note the revised schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Lincoln
Des Moines
Grateful Thanks From Berneice Niemantaverdrict
Berneice Niemantaverdrict expresses deep thanks to friends for cards flowers and calls during illness in hospital and at home. She appreciates the thoughtful gestures and kindness shown in this time.
Kindergarten class schedule change at Lincoln Webster
Parents are asked to note a change beginning second semester with kindergarten classes at Lincoln in the mornings and Webster in the afternoons. It opens Monday. Mrs Charley Dyk and Mrs Don Dylatra left Latfornia last Monday and expect to visit Mrs C, her, poy and family.
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Lincoln
Webster
Charley Dyk
Don Dy
Dylatra
Latfornia
Cher
Poy
Sis Nannie
Dutchmen Triumph Over Calvin 35 to 29 in Hard-Fought Victory
Central's Flying Dutchmen edge Calvin College of Grand Rapids 35 to 29 after a 19 to 18 halftime lead. Homer Voskuil scores 14 for Central, while Calvin's Broene leads with three field goals and one free throw. Referees Clarence Wilkins and Verlo Ver Dught oversee a tense, competitive game with strong local interest.
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Central
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Calvin
Voskuil
Tysseling
Homer Voskuil
Bro
Clarence Wilkins
Verlo Ver Dught
Altho
Pella
Huisman
F . Schweppe
F . Bonwell
F . de Wild
F . Voskuil
Luymes
G Dahlstrom
Heerema
Bornholtz
Broene
van Fassen
F . Scholten
Bielema
Tostumis
Bult
van Beek
Thomsma
Bonwell
Dahlstrom
Bieloma
van Beck
Notable speakers planned for Iowa Farm Bureau convention
Des Moines Indicated speakers include Thurman Arnold assistant U S Attorney General in charge of Sherman Act enforcement and a Farm Bureau favorite. Arnold will speak January 23 along with Karl Oldsen Edward A O Neal and Mrs Charles W Sewell in a forum on The Significance of World War II to American Agriculture. The event runs January 20 to 24 with open forum and leadership from Al Jan Kline and plans close as details finalize.
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Des Moines
Thurman Arnold
U. S
National Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Arnold
Karl Oldsen
National Defense Council
A. O'Neal
American Farm Ureau Federation
Charles W. Sewfell
Associated Women of the
American Farm Bureau
V. Gregory
Wallaces
Farmer
Jan Kline
Town Farm Bureau
Woodland Songs and Stars at College Chapel
An unusual educational program will be presented at Douwstra Chapel on January 14 at 9 15 a m Frances Sellers whistler and bird imitator and Jeanette Van Jante pianist and vocalist will perform Woodland Songs and Stars The show features bird imitations illustrated by large color paintings and audience participation including whistling and singing favorites The program travels through classical and popular numbers with bird descriptions and musical interludes featuring titles such as Listen to the Mocking Bird Skylarks Morning Song and The Cuckoo It promises informal fun and community singing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwstra Chapel
Frances M. Seliers
Jeanette van Zant
Woodland
Miss. Sellers
Mini Jeannutia van Junte
Perne
WFBM
Indianapolis
Newcastle College of Music
American Guild of Organists
Little Dutch To Play Osceola in Conference Games
Pella High hosts Osceola Indians for a two game conference series at the local gym. Coach Miller may add Jack Dillon if scholastic hurdles clear. Bud Knox of Oskaloosa is slated to work both games, with the main event at 7:80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Osceola Indians
Bittner
Indians
Invaders
Osceola
Pella
Tulip
Miller
Jack Dillon
Bussey
Bud Knox
Oskaloosa
Assessments and exemptions in Marion County Bank Saturdays
Alonzo Ver Ploeg Assessor announces Tuesday through Saturday hours at Marion County State Bank every Saturday after noon to handle assessments and homestead exemptions for residents in Lake Prairie Two.
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Marion County State Bank
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Lake Prairie Two
Iowa Farm and Home Exposition Convention Schedule
Directors arrive Monday January 20 and state committees meet Tuesday January 21 to discuss group and commodity conferences in Des Moines hotels. Opening of the convention and Exposition at the Shrine Temple Wednesday. The event closes Friday January 24 with the annual business session, resolutions, and officer elections.
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Ing
Des Moines
Shrine Temple
Night School Discusses Feeds and Feeding Topics
An evening session in the agriculture room covered feeds and feeding problems with focus on grinding corn for hog fattening and the value of vitamins minerals and protein feeds. The group planned to discuss roughage and alfalfa silage next, inviting all farmers to attend and vote on beef cattle concerns with Rex Beresford scheduled to speak January 27.
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Rex Beresford
Extension Service
Seome
Edward Hombre
Norway
E. J. Huff
Great Britain
Cornelius de Kewiet
Rabbi Eugene Mannheimer
Father Walsh
Stoddard Lane
Des Moines
Sixth District Legionaires to Go To Des Moines
Sixth District Legion members will meet at the Legion Club in Des Moines Iowa on Thursday night January 16 a free 6 30 dinner precedes the meeting Letters were sent by District Commander Harry Barnes and Adjutant Earl Ryan to county and post commanders to report attending names by January 15 Local post attendees may contact Marion County Commander Wm S Van Hemert Marion County Adjutant Oren S Van Niewaal Post Commander Gus Van Houweling or Post Adjutant Henry T Vanier Ark Details of the program are not given but a special gathering is planned with likely large attendance from Marion County and neighboring posts.
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Legion
Legion Club
Fifth Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Sixth District
Harry Barnes
Earl Ryan
Des Moines Legion
Barnes
Ryan
Marion County
van Hemert
Oren S. van Niewaal
van Veen-Van Hemert
Gus van Houweling
Henry T. Vanier Ark
van Houweling
Vander Ark
van Niewaal
American Legion
Oren
van Niowaal
Committee on Dakota Relief Appeals for Late Donations
The Dakota Relief committee asks those who did not donate to contribute now at A T Vander Waal residence 14% blocks west of UI rich Motor Co or at the White Way Garage with a deadline of Saturday January 18. Miss Agnes Weyerse of Des Moines and Dr John Conner of Nevada Iowa married on Christmas Day and plan to reside in Kentucky.
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Committee On
Dakota Relief
A. T. Vander Waal
Uirich Motor Company
White Way
Agnes Weyerse
Des Moines
John Conner
Nevada
Towa
Kentucky
You Can Help A Blind Man Ted King
Ted King who is blind moves about town by direction memory and hearing. He says people often stop talking when he nears, risking bumps. He asks only for no special favors, but suggests that others keep talking to him as he passes to help him navigate and feel included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted King
Mr. King
Ted
Iowa seniors and widows begin receiving Social Security checks
In Iowa, hundreds of widows and children of deceased workers start monthly insurance payments under the Social Security Act, with about 2200 retired wage earners and spouses also receiving benefits. Typical case: a widow and two children may receive around 60 dollars monthly, with payments continuing for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl
Social Security Board
Iowa
Fred M. Wilcox
Wiows
Cowie
Des Moines, In
County Youth Conference at Knoxville January 2 1941
Seventeenth annual older boys and girls conference hosted by Knoxville youths will be held January 2 1941 at the Christian Church. Leaders C G Herbrecht Harold Lancaster Hermie Williams will attend. Participants high school or college age are urged to bring adult leaders for large delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Christian Church
C. G. Herbrecht
Harold Lancaster
Hermie Williams
Calls Attention To an Error in Giving Credit
A religious organization's representative suggested charging purchases to the buyer personally to prevent miscredit. A bill from a local merchant was charged to the society account by an unidentified member, and the payer cannot be located. Such errors are common, and the proposal aims to prevent future trouble.
Swine Talk at Night School Prompts Protest
R L Pemberton spoke on improving swine to a large Ag Night School audience on December 30. He warned against extreme small hogs and advised medium weights, crossing for market production, and good foundation stock. The group opposed a Des Moines Register headline and planned a petition next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Pemberton
Imperiainas
Metei
Lola
Des Moines Register
Baptists Present Sacred Talkies Series On Saint Paul
Baptist Young People host Sunday evenings at 6 80 showing talking motion pictures on the life of Saint Paul. The films are scriptural, reverent and professionally produced by a Religious Film Society in England. Topics include On the Road to Damascus and The Way of Salvation with Faith Triumphant this week. worship leader Joyce Vriezelaar invites attendees to join for Christian education through visual scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Engeland
Damascus
Joyce Vriezelaar
Baptist New People
Pio
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
Those who have stood by us through the death of loved ones know the value of thoughtful neighbors and friends. The Rexence/Rolscrea family expresses deep gratitude for the ministration at home and church, comfort, and support, and for flowers and cards received.
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Entira Rolscresn
Mer
Carda
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State Department of Agriculture
Clarence Kadting
Louis Bousuet
Board of Supervisors
Frank Clark
L. A. Lents
Lake Prairie
C. de Haas
Red Rock
Henry Kool
Summit Two
Staxpayers
Sents
Vogelam
Legion Hall
Lake Prai
Arie H. Bogaards
Gary T. Vogelaar
John Mathes and
Haan Sr
Peter van Zante
A. B. van Zante
Story
Jatmpa
Rotary Club
D. M
SA. F.E
Gregory
Oldson
O'Neal
College Chapel
Legionaires
Knoxille
Baptist
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