Relief and Welfare Plans in Marion County January 1937
The Emergency Relief meeting at the Marion County Court House discussed January 1937 relief figures. Total January relief and service cases reached 505, with unemployment on relief. WPA review found 375 of 502 cases still eligible, 127 no longer in need. Plans for 1937 subsistence garden and relief procedures outlined, with a study of 65 plus recipients and shifts from blind pensions to Old Age Assistance noted. Next meeting set for February 2nd.
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Court House
Montay
W. Casey
FE. W. Goad
Emergency Relief Committee
M. A. Barnes
Anne Bogaard
Jerry Speed
Board of Supervisors
G. W. Paardekooper
Clarence Kading
C. Ted Johnson
John Caswell
Relief Office
Desember
Johnson
Des Moines
Caswell
Aj Alleietance At Ths
Sme
Fan Ion
Ganbes Haw
Paardekooper
Marion County
Mrs. Sixsmith Wins In Radio Contest
Mrs. H. B. Sixsmith named a winner in the Molle Radio Program contest aired Tuesday at 8 pm. Her submitted question, "Would you say that a man on the water wagon was better off?" was read on air as part of the episode awarding Ladies' Gold Watches.
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Molle
H. B. Sixsmith
Fire destroys barn and grain on Jan 12
Jacob Aalbers reports his barn and grain and farm implements were destroyed by fire on Tuesday Jan 12. The Marion County Mutual Insurance Co. paid the full loss within 24 hours, noted as prompt and satisfactory service. Aalbers expresses appreciation for the insurer’s quick and honest handling.
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Marion County Mutual Insurance Co
Jacob Aalbers
Great Demand For Pancakes At Vande Voort's
Crowds gathered at Vande Voort grocery on Saturday for a pancake and coffee demonstration featuring Stacy products. Several hundred people filled the store as staff worked to serve pancakes with butter and syrup and coffee. Mr. Vande Voort praised the large turnout and Saturday business.
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Vande Voort
Stacey
Tatler
Henry Vande Voort
Franklin Street
Estimable Lady Called by Death Here Saturday
Mrs Sophia Le Cocq Rhynsburger wife of D R Rhynsburger died Saturday at 5 PM at 511 Union St Pella age 66 years 6 months 6 days Funeral Tuesday 2:30 PM Second Reformed Church Rev Jacob Prins Interment Oakwood Des Moines visitors from Des Moines Sully Wichita Kansas obituary to follow next week
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Rhynsburger
D. R. Rhynsburger
Union Street
Second Reformed Church
Jacob Prins
Oakwood
Des Moines
Methodist Hospital
H. R. van Maren
John Highland
Fred Welch
Lee Highland
Margaret Highland
Fred Castorf
Albert Kling
Will Smith
L. Renaud
Halblom
Sully
H. B. Jennings
Isaac le Cocq
Wichita
Kansas
Few New Cases Filed in Clerk's Office
The Knoxville clerk's office reports a few new cases filed for February term hearing. Trustees of segregated assets of Pella National Bank sue P Vanden Berg for a mote. Wachter Lumber Co. sues Leendert Braam for collection of an account. Divorce actions include Ruby Hillabolt vs Ivan Hillabolt and Becky Nichols vs James Elmer Nichols.
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Knoxville
Pella National Bank
P. Vanden Berg
Wachter Lamber Co
Leendert Braam
Ruby Hillabolt
Ivan Hillabolt
Becky Nichols
James Elmer Nichols
Farmers Union Annual Meeting Sets Out Dividends and Principles
The Farmers Union Cooperative Marketing Association held its annual meeting at Farmers Union Hall on January 11 1937 at 1 30 p m. A patronage dividend was paid as stock with 0 percent cash dividends on stock. The manager’s report was approved and three retiring board members were reelected. Reuben Schukel outlined cooperative principles emphasizing voluntary membership cash business nonmembers may join by applying profits to initial shares and education and fair labor practices. The organization noted growth including joining National Cooperatives Inc and expansion into 31 states. The group enters its 18th year and 12th year of continuous operation, followed by a lunch from the Ladies of the organization and announcement of the next semiannual meeting.
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Farmers Union Cooperative Marketing Association
Farmers Union Hall
F. W. Mathes
Pella
Andrew Pethoven
T. T. Verros
Harvey
Reuben Schukel
Pella Organization
National Cooperatives, Inc
Pella Association
Van Den Borg Electric Co Special Washing Machines Sale
The Van Den Borg Electric Co advertises a gigantic purchase of gas engine and electric washers at bargain prices. Newlyweds and farm homes soon to be connected to the electric plant are urged to take advantage of low prices, with a limited number available at the advertised rates.
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van den Borg Electric Co
van den Berg
Miller Opens Law Office in Knoxville West Side Square
Leon N. Miller former County Attorney of Marion county announces the opening of a law office on the west side of the square in Knoxville He invites his many friends to visit and consult him publicly in this issue.
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Leon N. Miller
Marion County
Knoxville
Big Clearance at the Model
January clearance at the Model clothing store opens Friday morning January 15. The ad touts extensive men and boys garments with discounts as prices rise, urging buyers to act now before prices climb further and refer to a full page four advertisement for specifics.
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Wormhoudt
Ick Wormhoudt & Kem
Local City Assessor Schedules Saturday Office Hours
L A Sents, city assessor, announces real estate assessment info and will meet residents in the Marion County State Bank basement every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 30 o'clock to answer questions and provide guidance.
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Marion County State Bank
Fire Damages B. Karr Home Near Cordova
A Monday afternoon blaze damaged the Bryan Karr home east of Cordova. The fire, caused by a defective flue, was confined to the roof and the loss, described as small, was covered by insurance. It was an exciting time while the fire lasted.
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Bryan Karr
Cordova
Tysseling’s Big Shoe Sale In January Clearance Event
Tysseling launches annual January footwear clean up with hundreds of pairs on sale at clearance prices for the family. The ten day sale urges shoppers to act quickly to grab the specials.
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Tysseling
Jake Aalbers Barn Destroyed by Fire
A barn and its contents were destroyed on a Monday afternoon. Losses include farm implements grain hay and other items totaling over 1000 dollars and were covered by insurance. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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Jake Aalbers
Van Sitterts Hold Annual January Sale
Van Sitterts announces a January sale with hundreds of items offered at bargain prices. The sale runs from January 15 to January and features a fine stock of merchandise at exclusive dry goods store.
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van Sittert
Older Boys and Girls Will Meet At Pleasantville
Annual conference in Marion County Iowa set for January 19 five delegates per school and adult leader required. Speakers include Norma Rankin Ralph Nordlund L. L. Bond and J. L. Ruby. Registration 65 cents per delegate covers banquet badges and speakers with lunch at 20 cents.
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Pleasantville
Iowa
Marion County
Norma Rankin
C. G. Herbroght
Town State Council of Christian Education
Waller Hutton
Iowa State Council of Christian Education
L. L. Bond
First Hytorian Church
Knoxville
Ralph Nordlund
Baptist Church
Pella
J. L. Ruby
Young ' People’s” Work
Story County Council of Christian Education
Christmas Seal Receipts Reported at $80.14
The Federated Club announces the sum of $80.14 collected through the sale of Christmas Seals. Those who have not returned stamps or forwarded money are asked to deposit stamps or money in envelopes with name and address in boxes at Van Sittert's Heerema's Drug Store or the Post Office.
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Federated Club
van Sittert’s
Heerema's
Ministers Gather in Otley to Discuss Evangelism
The ministers of the Classis of Pelly RC A will meet at Otley Thursday afternoon to discuss the second emphasis of the Greater Things program launched by the Reformed church. The gathering includes all ministers of the denomination for a similar purpose.
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Classis
Pelly
Otley
Reformed Church
Normal Training Exams Scheduled in Marion County
The normal training examinations for Marion county will be held Wednesday Thursday and Friday January 13 14 and 15 at two county high schools Knoxville and Pella. Examinations will be written at Pella January 14 and at Knoxville January 15 with a schedule including Psychology Grammar Geography and Physiology across the three days.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Pella
Card of Thanks for Mrs John Bruinekool
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy during our mother and grandmother Mrs John Bruinekool illness and death, and for floral offerings deeply appreciated. WM BRUINEKOOL MRS E L HOEVEN MRS ROY SHIRK
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John Bruinekool
WM. Bruinekool
E. L. Hoeven
Roy Shirk
Marion County Reduces Bond Interest and Refunding Plan
County Auditor G W Paardekooper reports refunding a 92 000 bond issue with 3 percent interest, down from 4 1/2 percent. The refunding will be paid in 15 000 installments starting in 1940, while 17 000 in poor fund warrants was funded with 6 000 paid December 1 1936. No new bond issue since 1988 and interest reduced from 17 000 to 12 000.
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G. W. Paardekooper
P Van Sittert Resigns Post On School Board
The regular high school meeting notes Peter Van Sittert resigning as secretary due to illness, effective February first, after years on the board since 1904 and 1924. Ver Steeg treasurer resigns. H. Bean elected to fill term. March brings new treasurer and director terms. Bert De Bruyn named part time assistant janitor.
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Peter van Sittert
van Sittert
Gosselink
Bert de Bruyn
Worl
Religious Survey of Pella Planned by Central College
Ten ministerial students from Central College under Professor G Mennen head a planned religious survey. Funded by the Board of Education of the Reformed Church of America, the project targets all Pella families with defined district assignments. The aims include counting Mennonite families, examining denominational division, and measuring organizational use and religious life influence.
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Central College
Board of Education
The
Reformed Church of America
Bible Department
G. Mennenfs
Aes Ie Group
Pella
Three Inches of Hail Paralyzes City Streets
A severe hail event left three inches of accumulation in the city and on highways overnight. Motorists faced heavy disruptions as vehicles became stranded and local wrecking crews towed and cleared roads before the weather briefly improved.
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John Pos
Dean Pietenpol Lectures On Astronomy For Pella Group
Dean Pietenpol head of the mathematics department at Central College spoke to the Men's Society of the First Christian Reformed Church of Pella at its regular Monday meeting. He used slides and pictures to illustrate planets and stars, highlighting beauty and wonder. The audience appreciated the talk as the bi weekly gatherings continue under Rev. Frank De Jong with spiritual and educational aims.
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Pietenpol
Central College
First Christian Reformed Church of
Pella
Frank de Jong
Thanking Helpers After January Fire Incident
We express gratitude to all who helped during the Saturday January 9 fire. Special thanks to those who valiantly fought the blaze and offered assistance. Our neighbors in a time of need mean a great deal. Sincerely, Gerrit and Mrs Hoksbergen.
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Sophia le Cocq
D. R. Rhynaburger
Farmers Union
Farmers Union Group
Andrew Pothoven
John A. Grandia
Leighton
James Steenhook
Ronsner
T. M. Verz
M. G. Kamerick
Peter A. Bogaards
Gradus Dylatra
John S. Monnings
Standing
iRewben Schakel
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
L. A. Sents
B. Karr
U. S. Highway 163
P. van Sittert
Samuel Ver Steeg
K. L. Bean
Dean Pietenpol
John Benes
Wm. Rozenberg
Daniel Reeverts
Tom Clay
G. Rosenbeom
John Bray
Henry Zylka
George Monnenga
Lester
Alberts
Francis Dykstra
Jos van Reokel
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