Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Pella Chronicle in Pella, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1933

Page

5

Calvin Coolidge Dies At North Hampton Home

News follows the death of Calvin Coolidge former U S president at his Northampton Massachusetts home at age sixty the peaceful passing noted by Mrs Coolidge on her return from shopping Coolidge born July 4 1872 held various political posts in Massachusetts and rose to the presidency in 1923 likely obituary style overview of notable milestones and career highlights

Calvin Coolidge United States Northampton Mass America Coolidge Plymouth Vermont Massachusetts House of Representatives Massachusetts Senate Senate Massachusetts Grace A. Goodhue Cleveland

Central College Meets St Ambrose In Big Iowa Conf Clash

Central College faces St Ambrose in a high stakes Iowa Conference basketball duel at the local gym Friday January 18 at 7 30 pm. The rivals have long battled to late game finishes. Central has reworked offense after a season open, aiming to upset the Irishmen and end a streak tied to past title teams.

Central College St. Ambrose Central Iowa Saints St.Ambrose Lovemenge-Hesetions Seerious Parsons Winter Duford

Rubber collars still sold by local clothier

Dick Den Adel, a local clothier, said on Monday that rubber collars remain in demand with occasional calls and recent sales showing the neckwear has not disappeared from fashion.

Dick den Adel den Adel

New cream station opened in Pella by J J Beerends

A new business venture starts in Pella with the opening of a cream station by J J Beerends in the rear of the Grandia building on the south side of Main Street. Beerends, known in the community, formerly worked with the Farmers Co operative Exchange and more recently with a Knoxville concern, and invites friends to visit the new location.

Pella J. J. Beerends Grandia The Chronicle

Pella Parent Teacher Meeting Friday Night

The Pella Parent Teacher association invites members to a Friday evening meeting at 7:30. An attractive program is planned with welfare relief work discussed and other school matters to be covered.

Pella Parent/Teacher association Post Jones O.rg

Democrats Take Control of Iowa Legislature

Condensed state and national brief notes recount Democrats securing control of both Iowa General Assembly chambers. The summary highlights various Iowa incidents including arrests for homicide, paroled murder case, jail reform, a Christmas death will, and local criminal cases. It also notes public figures’ deaths and ongoing political changes. The piece mentions a library bequest, a drowning accident, and a Chicago hotel loss, with broader national context.

Business Is Good In Insurance Line

Gradus De Kock of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. says business is on the upgrade and the company is paying dividends earlier this year. All policyholders with two years or more will receive a nice dividend, including the Chronicle editor who may receive his next August.

Gradus de Kock Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Ottumwa de Kock The Chronicle

Time When There Were No Ministers In Pella Pulpits

John Van der Ploeg recalled a period of two to three months when no church in Pella had a pastor and all pulpits were vacant. He noted the era occurred before the Second Christian Reformed church organized, despite many churches existing then needing pastoral care.

John van der Ploeg van der Ploeg Christian Reformed Church

White Way Barn to Host Jan 20 Horse and Mule Sale

The White Way Horse Co announces a horse and mule sale at White Way Barn in Oskaloosa Iowa on Friday January 20 1933 starting at 1 00 pm. Signers say initial sale drew buyers and expect good demand with consignors returning. Bring in horses and mules of all kinds Denney Kutch and Pennington manage Pennington Kutch Aud Lester Butler clerk.

White Way Barn Oskaloosa Iowa White Way Horse CO Denney, Kutch and Pennington Nagera Pennington & Kutch Auds Lester Butler

Clothing Drive Reaches Helps City Families

The Commun ity Welfare league collected a large amount of used clothing Tuesday afternoon with five men Abe Den Adel G I Roorda Dirk De Haas Peter Tyssing and John P De Cook aided by four boys. Chairman Plender of the Red Cross asks needy families to call at Vander Berg's rooms next Tuesday 4 to 6 PM to receive items. parents should come in person and avoid notes from children.

Community Welfare League Abe den Adel G. I. Roorda Dirk de Haas Peter Tyssing John P. de Cook Welfare League Plender Red Cross Vander Berg

Peter Tysseling Named Alternate for Farm Bureau Meet

Marion County Farm Bureau will send a delegation to the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation state convention at the Shrine Temple Des Moines January 18 to 20. C. M. Gilson will represent the county among 100 voting directors, with Peter Tysseling of Pella as his alternate. The county group also includes a woman’s quartet with Mrs. Sherwood, Mrs. Darnell, Mrs. Roberts, and Mrs. Rankin and pianist Miss Lois Spaur.

Marion County Farm Bureau Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Shrine Temple Des Moines Brown C. M. Gilson Peter Tysseling Pella J. W. Sherwood C. C. Darnell S. A. Roberts Watson Rankin Lois Spaur

Christian School P. T. A. Meet Friday at 7:30

The Christian School P. T. A. announces a school meeting Friday at 7:30 at the school building. A prepared program will entertain attendees and the public is invited to attend.

Emied

Hot Lunch Plan For Country Pupils Adopted

Arrangements allow country students who bring lunches to have a hot dish weekly. Sign up for meals priced from three to eight cents per serving. Miss Larson, commercial teacher, will leave for Mason City schools. no replacement named yet. School board met. monthly teachers meeting held. PTA to meet Friday. Basketball game with Sigourney moved to Sigourney. Agriculture class uses illustrated lectures on cattle and swine from Iowa State College at Ames.

Miss Larson Pella Mason City Parent-Teachers Association Sigourney Central College State College Ames

Five Day Marriage Law Faces Possible Repeal

In Des Moines legislative circles an Iowa General Assembly repeal of the five day marriage law is under consideration. A repeal bill was introduced Tuesday and may reach a vote soon. The current rule requires couples to file intent five days prior, a policy that since last July has driven license seekers to neighboring states, costing Iowa revenue.

Des Moines Iowa General Assembly Chronicle Iowa

Declam Contest Season Opens

The first preliminary declamatory contest of the season featured ten freshmen in two classes. Winners were Lee Vriezelaar first, Ruth Heerema second, Leona Wittenburg third in dramatic. Ardy Klein first, Dorothy Van Houwel ing second, Helen Bogaard third in humorous. Musical numbers by the mixed chorus and Girls’ Glee Club. Second contest set for January 19.

Patsy Ruth Heerma Bobby Unmelcode Helen Schilder Scratch Lee Vriezelaar Laddie Leona Wittenburg Priscilla Helen Bogaard Penrod Alda Mae van Heukelom Betty Dorothy van Houweling Papa—Ardysein Bernice van

Dame Heard at 2nd Church by Muskegon minister

The Second Reformed church filled for both morning and evening services as Rev. C. P. Dame of Muskegon Mich recently called to the church preached two strong discourses. The consistory asked for reaction on the call but Dame declined to state his acceptance, requesting more time to consider.

H. C. Jacobs Second Reformed Church C. P. Dame Muskegon Mich Reverend Dame Dame

Campfire Girls Present Play and Variety Program

Campfire girls staged a three act mystery A Whiff of Evidence and a varied program Thursday evening. Led by Miss Blake and Miss Vere Sadler the group performed with high school boys assisting. Despite brief practice they delivered a well presented show with musical numbers tumbling acts and stunts. An attentive but small crowd attended and community support was urged.

Therogram Blake Vere Sadler

Aged Resident Is Quite An Artist Sail Ship Model Shown at J. C. Penney Window

The Home For the Aged presents a sail ship model crafted by K. P. De Jong. The Dutch voyage memory recreates the ship that transported him to South America fifty years ago. The miniature boat features raisable sails, an anchor, and detailed craftsmanship.

J. C. Penney K. P. de Jong Home For de Jong Netherlands South America Mr. de Jong

Celebrated Violinist Mme Mundy to Play at High School

Mme Lota Mundy, pupil of Ayer and premier violinist, appears next Monday at 7 30 pm in the college lecture series at the high school. The program blends sentimental and technical pieces with Handel Turina and Dvorak selections. She owns a Hawley Robert violin dated 1699. Admission is seventy five cents.

Mme Lota Mundy Ayer Handel Turina Dvorak Maude Powell Mme Mundy Hawley Robert

Correction on Frank Summers injury location

The Chronicle corrects a report that Frank Summers was hurt in the Bishop mine stating the accident did not occur there but elsewhere. Mr Bishop says the error may reflect misinformation from their informant and the paper is glad to set the record straight.

Frank Summers Bishop

Assessor to Meet Public At Security Bank Saturday

City assessor Jacob Plender will be at the Security Bank Saturday to accommodate residents wishing to see him. The note mentions accompanying items and a local facial treatment reference, reflecting a miscellaneous 207 line entry.

Security Bank Jacob Plender

Pella Chamber Plans Tax Discussion Tonight with Experts

The regular Pella Chamber of Commerce meeting at Legion Memorial hall tonight at 7:30 will cover gross sales tax. Sampson and McCoy of Indianola will present expert arguments after thorough study. The event aims to attract a large audience including nonmembers and farmers.

Pella Chamber of Commerce Legion Memorial Hall Messrs. Sampson and McCoy Indianola Chamber of Commerce

Central to Add Extra Number on Lecture Course

The College Lecture Course adds a bonus program this winter featuring Cloud Smith of the University of Nebraska reading Davey Crockett a Tennessee romance in three acts with six characters. The reading mixes humor dialect and romance in a motherly advised tale. Single admission is 26c.

Cloud Smith University of Nebraska Davey Crockett Smith Lyceum

Car Fire Ends Pleasant Day for Local Family

Mr and Mrs Lester Boats day with their baby turned to disaster on a Sunday near Monroe when their Essex coach burst into flames half a mile from a farmhouse. A nearby farmer rushed to help while the family and car suffered extensive damage, the fire likely starting from a short circuit.

Lester Boat Baby Monroe Essex Ives Howper

A. Dunnick 88 Dies in Manning Iowa

Cornelius Dunnick a Civil War veteran and longtime Manning resident died at 10:30 Friday morning after a weeklong illness. He was born in Holland on April 23 1844 and came to America as an infant. Survived by wife five children five stepchildren and twenty eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at the Ohde Funeral home with Rev Geo Crissman officiating. Interment in Manning cemetery. The 88th Iowa Regiment veteran served in seventeen major battles and later farmed in Jasper and Audubon counties.

Cornelis Dunnick Peter Ike Dunnick Ohde Funeral Home Geo, Crissman Council Bluffs Methodist Church John Manning Clara Berry Atlantic Zion City Willliam Carroll Rhoda Hudspeth Audubon Alice Noel Lincoln Nebr Dolly Perkins Joy Bradford Fontenelle Jay Duff America U. S 88Rd Iowa Sarah Bradford Dunnick Iowa Gov Kirkwood Samuel A. Rice Oskaloosa Henry L. Bousquet de Bruin Thomas W. Cox John W Daniel Dingeman Stephanus de Kook Cornelius Klein Valentine Maties John Niermeyer Flavius A. Prouty Gerard John G. van Steenwyk Amaziah Templeton Geo. . Towne Dirk Toll Daniel van Ness Gyabert Ver Steeg Gerrit Vander Kamp

Quite A Dog Farm At P. R. Van Gorp Place

Peter R. Van Gorp on the Thomassen place east of Pella pulls to the curb as a litter of seven St Bernard dogs is born to his old dog. The tale notes a sudden family increase and mentions local farm life.

P. R. van Gorp Place Peter R. van Gorp Thomassen Place Pella

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Hampton Will R. Crandall Charles City Fred Crandall That City Irvin Mefford Bussey State House Webster County Grand Jury Elizabeth Williams Vinton Edwin Kuester Griswold H. F. de Long Waterloo Erma Weilein Cedar ‘Alls Paul Hinch Cartersville Mt. Pleasant K. M. Landis Dave Morgan Colfax Leland Donnelly Jack Donnelly Skatin Ice Blackstone Chicago Guy D. Goff West Virginia Edward T. Hagerman First Methodist Church of John Carlson Edward O. Schildhauer Greee Mise Ida Kirk Leonardtown Washington, D. C Farm Bureau Enerat Campfire Samuel A. Kendall Washington Sun En Vitit van Rhoonen Beatty Cares High School C. Dunnick Manning, Iowa Co. G Holland Mr. Dunnick
Search Courier

Search the Pella Chronicle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Pella Chronicle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication