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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1932
Page
5
Mrs H Wormhoudt, who arrived in 1847 as a girl of eight, marked her 93rd birthday. Her log-house childhood, Dutch persecution, and family move to America are recalled, including her father building Pella's first log home and early local life, diet, and faith practices.
Miss Jewel A Peterson instructor of piano organ and theory at Central College was born in Fostoria Town. She grew up Sioux Falls S D where she now resides. A graduate of Augustana College Sioux Falls she was active in musical circles. She earned Master of Arts in Music from the University of Iowa in 1930 and has studied at Drake University and with Paul Stoye.
Central College faculty approves a two phase plan with sophomore year major aptitude exams and senior year comprehensive tests in major and minor subjects. The move aims to guide majors, ensure broad subject mastery, stress knowledge over grades, and redefine student teacher roles.
The High School eagers defeated Winterset 21 to 10 in their first conference game of the season. The team led 10 to 2 at halftime amid many fouls from both sides. Starting lineup featured Klein, Goedhart, Rhynsburger, G. Van Arkel, Dykstra. subs included Cummings, Evers, Bosveld, J. Van Arkel, Fennema.
Mrs Lena Niewendorp 66 former Van Hemert died in Sheldon Iowa family members attended her funeral including John Van Hemert Morris Van Hemert Neal Van Hemert and Mrs Will Van Hemert of Pella Mrs Tunis Klein of Eddyville and Harry Van Hemert of Marshalltown She leaves a husband 10 children one in Detroit and others nearby She was one of 14 children eight alive She moved from here about 40 years ago
Mr and Mrs J H P Van Zee and children extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during the illness and death of their son and brother P M Van Zee.
Letter from Mrs Gordon of S D dated January 4 1932 renewing her Chronicle subscription. She asks readers to note she considered canceling but finds the paper essential and enjoyable.
Hannah F. Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J Allen passed the Model Office Test the final step in the Chillicothe Business College program in Chillicothe Missouri She ranked second in the Modern Office Test with 98.1 percent and will be ready to accept a position after a month or six weeks in the college Office Training Department.
Harold Rozenberg owner of a radio shop conducted a test of a radio sending unit last Sunday. The short wavelength program was heard within about eight miles and drew 50 to 60 phone calls. He has mailed an application for a license to the Federal Radio Commission and hopes to operate the Dutch Broadcasting system soon.
In the Memorial Hall meeting the Welfare League re elected Dr Carl Aschenbrenner as president for the year Rev H C Jacobs remains vice president E V Goad secretary and John P De Cook treasurer Both Jacobs and De Cook were re elected for the prior roles The treasurer reported bills paid mostly for food The unemployment committee led by James Veenman continued timber cutting to provide employment and fuel for needy families The public is reminded that donations of money food or clothing are welcome and the league operates daily to meet needs
State law officers began arrests of people without drivers licenses as enforcement starts. W A Stevens of the secretary of state's office notes 801371 applications received and 502225 licenses issued. About 7760 chauffeur license applications reached the department with 6200 mailed.
Albert P. Heald 64 of 2033 Tenth St North died Tuesday after a brief illness at Iowa Methodist hospital. A former Pella publisher and longtime Des Moines teacher, Heald was an SIU graduate who taught at several Iowa towns and authored Iowa Civics. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mary Williamson of Ithaca New York and Florence Denny of Omaha.
A.B. Williams of Freeport Illinois will appear at the Men s Brotherhood meeting of the Baptist church next Tuesday January 19 at 7 30 pm in the church parlors. Williams a leading Freeport businessman says he devotes part of each winter to Christian work and has spoken before many groups across the country inviting Oska loosa Monroe and all Pella men to attend regardless of religious affiliation.
Miss Jeanette Brummell, daughter of John Brummell, died in Bethesda sanitarium Denver at 4:00 p.m. Monday. She was 26 years, 9 months and 24 days old. Tuberculosis caused the death. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. at Otley Reformed church after a 12:30 p.m. service at the home, Rev. R. Douwstra officiating. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
James Van Vliet lost control of his car when blinded by oncoming lights and skidded near the John Wittenberg farm last week. The vehicle overturned, injuring Van Vliet and his daughter who was returning from Pella. she suffered a slight scratch on her hand.
Benteco Kash store opened Saturday at 7:00 am and drew a steady stream of buyers into the largest event of its history. Manager L Wilson notes the Saturday average purchase close to the opening day’s 76 cents, with many customers replenishing pantry shelves at low prices. The Chronicle space helped advertise the sale, drawing favorable attention from local merchants.
The Winterset American Legion and Auxiliary will host Sixth District members on January 21 at the armory. A dinner at 9 30 p m will precede talks by state and district officers, entertainment, dancing, and bridge. Numerous officials from Des Moines and other cities will speak, with drum corps and auxiliary drill teams present, and many posts attending from across the region.
The Reverend Frank B Seeley president of the General Synod of the Reformed Church in America planned to visit Pella and Central College on January 25 1982 but the tour was cancelled due to Mrs Seeleys serious illness. Central College valued his prior support including furniture for the Greek room and hopes for a future visit.
The Sigourney Pella basketball game moves to Thursday evening instead of Friday as announced. The Parent Teachers association meeting will be held at the High school Thursday evening.
The Thirteenth Annual Iowa Farm Bureau Federation meeting opens January 20 at the Shrine Temple in Des Moines and runs through Friday. Public invited to general sessions, Farm and Home Exposition, and the music and women’s programs led by Mrs. Ellsworth Richardson.
In possession of Mrs. G. H. Hospers, a 1826 Biblical sketch by John Hospers shows Adam and Eve with the tempting serpent and theForbidden fruit, with an angel driving them from the garden. The work reflects the artist's temperament and is over a century old.
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