Window Blind F Modern Type On Market
The Rolscreen Co introduces a new window blind based on the Venetian design. An order for 80 units was placed by police in Cambridge, Mass, after an architect arranged a bid. Gilbert Boat, sales manager, described the development and a demonstration of both the old and new blinds in the company office.
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Rolten Co
Cambridge
Mass
Gilbert Boat
Bost
Massachusetts
W. Aming
Boat
Rosscreen Co
Rolscreen Co
Birthday Bridge Party for Roosevelt Fund in Pella
Local Woman's Relief and American Legion auxiliary organize a bridge party to raise funds for the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation founded by President Roosevelt. Admission 25 cents, tickets on sale soon, refreshments donated by merchants, and a radio hookup will carry the President's address from Washington.
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United States
Woman's Fed- American Legion Auxiliary
Georgia Warm Springs Foundation
Roosevelt
Pella
Chronicle
Washington
Langerak and Rowe Hold Noted Dissolution Sale
The dissolution sale of miles southwest of New Sharon drew a large crowd and many bidders, according to Mrs B H Langerak. She praised the well advertised sale in a farm paper and noted cars along the road and strong prices.
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New Sharon
B. H. Langerak
Convicted Urschel Kidnapper Freed After 60 Day Term
Ft. Leavenworth released R. G. Shannon of Paradise Texas the last Urschel kidnapper under life sentence after a 60 day stay to wind up personal affairs. Also in state news four Schultz family members died in a Gresham Nebraska grade crossing crash.
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Ft. Leaveworth
R. G
Boss) Shannon
Paradise
Texas
Charles F. Urschel
Shannon
Adolph Schultz
Gresham, Nebr
Schultz
Dorothy
Donald
Dean Schultz
School Entertainment Fool's Holiday Three Act Show
A three act school entertainment titled Fool's Holiday will be held at the school on January 26 at 7 30 p m Admission is ten cents Presented as a marching id production by students with a light program and audience participation tentative details and timing included
Auditor Shows Reduced County Costs in 1933
Audit of Marion county records finds dog licenses declined from 1297 in 1932 to 983 in 1933 leading to lower payments for domestic animal claims and sheep, swine losses, and a smaller general fund deficit. Expenditures dropped from 378,032.35 in 1932 to 290,481.00 in 1933, a 87,551.35 decrease, with the courthouse and administration trimming costs while the building awaits repairs.
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Marion County
General County Fund
Auditor's Office
45Th General Assembly
Court House
Board of Supervisors
Marion
Varands
H. S. Declam Contest Tonight at Local High School
The speech department under Miss Mae Plette presents a program of music glee club and oratorical acts. Students include Raymond Van Heukelem The Great Crucifixion Donald Van Houweling Ruth Heerema The Coming of the Elf Virginia Van Gorp Mary Louise Le Coca Margaret Slob Thelma Ulrich Ralph Huisman Almira Klein Pauline Hoogenakker Ben Du Pree and others in varied performances.
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Mae Plette
Elf
Ruth Heerema
Virginia van Gorp
Camille
Mary Louise le Coca
Margaretta Slob
Thelma Ulrich
Ralph Huisman
Almira Klein
Pup
Esley Lange
Pauline Hoogenakker
Ben du Pree
Be Reavement Gratitude From Van Zante Family
The Van Zante family expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of their wife and mother. They also acknowledge appreciation for beautiful floral tributes which spoke volumes of esteem during their bereavement.
Van Gorp sees better 1934 year for appliances
H P Van Gorp of Woodrow Washer Company reports at Chicago convention that adoption of household appliances especially washing machines will rise in 1934. He cites returning buying power, employment gains, and expanding credit as drivers. He notes CWA relief funds stimulate small merchants and farmers receive millions, fueling the upturn.
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H. P. van Gorp
Woodrow Washer Company
American Washing Machine Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
CWA
Knoxville Postal Receipts Dip to Ten-Year Low in 1938
The Knoxville post office reported postal receipts of 18,034.88 for 1938, the lowest in over a decade, down from 19,000 plus in 1982. Deep cuts in salaries and enforced unpaid vacations helped offset the reduced revenues, trimming expenses as the Knoxville Journal notes.
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Knoxville Journal
Death of Mrs G Paardekooper in Keokuk aged 83
Mrs. Gerrit Paardekooper died at her Keokuk home on Saturday at 12 30 p m aged 83. She was sister in law to M T Paardekooper and mother of Mrs John Valkenburg. A husband and five daughters survive. Funeral services were held in Keokuk Tuesday afternoon Jan 9 with interment in that city cemetery. M T Paardekooper attended the services from this city.
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Gerrit Paardekooper
Keokuk
Saturn
M. T. Paardekooper
John Valkenburg
Knoxville Sues Over Fire Hydrant Damage Claim
The city of Knoxville filed a damage claim against Chas. Steel A. Dennis after a fire hydrant caused car damage during a March collision at a Knoxville corner. Officials value the hydrant at 65 dollars and discuss a possible settlement, with details muddled in fragmented text.
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Knoxville
Chas. Steel A. Dennis
Votasty
Steel
Eamel Knoxville
Rietvelds Hold Large Farm Stock Sale
The sale of farm stock and equipment of John W. and Mrs G Rietveld on Thursday Jan 11 drew about eight hundred people and was described as a great success by buyers and sellers. Mr Rietveld credited proper advertising in the Chronicle for attracting farmers and said nearly every item sold brought about twice its expected price. He noted crowd size kept bidders from the ring and lamented not having more goods to sell. The Chronicle publisher attended the sale to observe its progress.
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John W
Mr. Rietveld
Chronicle
The
Rietveld Farm
Rietveld
Marion farmers secure corn loan credits this week
Nine farmers in Marion county obtained loans of 45 cents per bushel on thousands of bushels. Names and amounts include John Whaley of Knoxville with 580 bushels for 238.50 dollars, C E Shawver Pleasantville 1775 for 798.75, Ray M Roberts Knoxville 1064 for 478.80, Knoxville Building Co 7101 for 3196.45, G Gosselink Pella 1100 for 495, C E Dawson Pella 1100 for 495, Simon De Haan Pella 3450 for 1552.51, Fe Dingeran 1300, N H Crozier Knoxville 900 for 395, Mrs John P Vanden Berg Cordova 1550 for 697.50.
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Marion County
John Whaley
Knoxville
C. E. Shawver
Pleasantville
Ray M. Roberts
Knoxville Building Co
Cordova
Son of Chronicle Editor Sings on Local Radio
Geo Harris Pitman, son of E K Pitman formerly editor of the Chronicle, has been delighting Pella listeners with baritone solos on station WHO. The Northwood Iowa native is praised for a clear soft voice and fine musical arrangements as time passes.
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Pella
Geo. Harris Pitman
Station
George
E. K. Pitman
Northwood
The
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Civic League Draws Up Constitution For Pella Vote
The temporary Christian Civic League board met Monday night and drafted a complete constitution to be presented to Pella residents Friday February 2 at the Second Reformed church. Speakers will explain the document and invite all interested in moral uplift to attend.
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The
Christian Civic League
Pella
Second Reformed Church
Widow Mrs Van Zante Dies After Appendectomy Tragedy
Mrs A B Van Zante 61 died at Skiff Memorial hospital Newton hours after an appendectomy. Her son Delis had surgery the day before. Funeral at Second Reformed Church with Rev F Moore. interment Oakwood. Survived by husband A B Van Zante, son Delis, father J W Atkin, Milwaukee, sisters and a brother.
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Skiff Memorial Hospital
Newton
Delis
Second Reformed Church
Oakwood
Anna Tysseling
Ed Jelsma
David Boot
Delis Wittenburg
Delis van Zante
Francis van Zante
Johnny Walraven
van Zante
Jennie Christina Atkin
Milwaukee
Wis
Otley
Pella
J. W. Atkin
Lake Feneva
George W. Atkin
Oak Park
Ill
Holland to cann the oversupplied beef for the unemployed
The Dutch crisis cattle board reports Holland will slaughter 4000 cattle weekly and can the meat for distribution to the unemployed. Over 1 million cans sold to municipalities for the poor, boosting canning and related industries in Amsterdam.
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New York
United States
Government of
Holland
Dutch Crisis Cattle Board
Amsterdam
Cattle Board
Kansas City Star
Large Crowds Hear Dr S C Nettinga At Prayer Week
Large crowds attended College Week of Prayer sessions hearing Rev. S C Nettinga of Holland Mich deliver sermons on The All-Sufficient Christ The Church Honey Out Of Rock The Greatness Of Faith and The Christ Centered Life He contrasted optimist and pessimist views and urged faith in Christ as life shaping force.
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S. C. Nettinga
Holland
Mich
Nettinga
Christ
Paul
Peter
Nettinge
Damascus
Iowan Finds Duck Eating Is Profitable
Mount Ayr resident Raymond Sloan bought a duck for 25c and found three gold nuggets in its guard. A jeweler appraised them at 4.75. Sloan sought the original source of the bird but could not learn where it came from.
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Mount Ayr
Raymond Sloan
Sloan
Sian
Produce Man
Movement on Foot for New Packing Plant in Oskaloosa
A preliminary meeting of property owners and farmers discussed building a cooperative packing plant in Oskaloosa. Backers say 2,500 workers would be employed, boosting growth. government funds and stock participation could aid site purchase and construction. Mayor Burdock and W. Nugent voiced support, with follow-up meetings planned to decide on organization and next steps.
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Oskaloosa
Burdock
Oskalooga
Chamber of Commerce
U. K
W. Nugent
Judge Utterbach to Speak at Knoxville Meet Tonight
Judge Hubert Utterbach of Des Moines will address the Knoxville Memorial Hall tonight at 8 o clock on Our National Recovery Program. A noted liberal Democrat, Utterbach impressed crowds in Pella last campaign with his tariff discussion and is praised as an able speaker. No admission charge. all are welcome.
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Hubert Pitecash
Pee Moines
Utterbach
Pella
Judge Utterbach
Notice to Farmers on Hog Vaccination Records
Farmers may obtain free access to vaccination records for hog herds from 1931 82 and 33 by visiting the offices of Dr W C Ver Ploeg and Dr TT G Ze The notice urges those signing corn contracts to request the data and provides location details for retrieval.
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W. C. Ver
Chronicle Debuts Three-Column Page Style
The Chronicle presents a new form with three columns per page, changing from seven. The redesign aims to give a metropolitan appearance and attract readers. The layout increases visible material by about twenty percent and enhances page appeal for public and editorial commentary.
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