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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1939

Page

4

Mrs Godert Vander Hart Dies at Home for the Aged

Mrs Godert Vander Hart aged 77 years nine months and six days died suddenly Monday evening at the Home for the Aged. She was born near Pella in 1861 and lived in Pell city. Survived by one daughter and nine sons. Funeral services held January 18 at the Home and the First Christian Reformed church. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.

Godert Vander Hart Vander Hart Janet Vander Pol Marion County Pella Pell Madeth Lillian) Vander den Gerrit New Sharon Chris Tainter Edward John Marinus Waller Thomas Wham

Central Loses to St Ambrose 44 to 32

Central succumbed 44 to 32 as St Ambrose capitalized on early success. Wagaman and Menning led Central’s effort with strong guard play while Roberts anchored center. Despite a rally after halftime, Central could not close the gap as St Ambrose maintained a comfortable lead.

Central ST. Ambrose Huck Wagaman Menning Wagaman Roberts Huisman Loupee

Porterville Bridegroom and Bride United in Pella Ceremony

Miss Antoinette Monster daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Monster and William Vander Linden son of Mr and Mrs Dan Vanden Linden were united in marriage by Rev G Menning at 4 00 p m Wednesday Jan 11 A reception followed at the brides parents home and another at the grooms parents the next evening They will reside on a farm near Pella

Darlene Robertus Cornelia Elsie van Oene Antoinette Monster Will Monster William Vander Linden Dan Vander Linden G. Menning Pella Abraham de Zwarte Henry de Jong Henry H. van Oene W. A. Jansen Gerden Herg Ned Dan Sytsma St Tash Murray Sytsma Jan Yrone Jerome Schakel Will Schakel Amsterdam Mahaska Hospital Henry II van Dene Koen Verrips Verrips Murray Sytsma Henry HH. van Qene Abi de Zwarte Cornice Vanden Baard Norman Rolfus Sack Elsi Oene Dorothy Goemaat Funning Dirk Goemaat Des Moines Cornelian van Oene John Robertuy Donald Dorothy Goema Murray Kamerick Dan Sylma Sr Henry Cornie Vanden John Robertus A. B. Goemant Henry TH. van Oene

Discharge Opposition Date Set in Beery Bankruptcy

In the Southern District of Iowa district court a fixed date for showing opposition to discharge in the Wayne Delbert Beery bankruptcy case is January 11, 1939. Creditors and interested parties must file written appearances with grounds of opposition with the Clerk of the U S District Court in Des Moines by February 11, 1939. Referee Ray G Fountain notes the order and directs preparation for the proceedings.

District Court OF the United States Iowa Wayne Delbert Beery Harvey Marion County U. S. District Court Des Moines Ray G. Fountain

Van Zante dies at home after illness

Herman G. Van Zante aged 78 dies at his home Monday night after a period of ill health. He was born December 15, 1861 near Pella and lived in Leighton and Pella before moving with his wife to their current address at 616 East Washington. Surviving are his wife, son Peter, daughter Angeline Hillman of Minneapolis, a sister and a brother. Funeral at 1:00 PM at home and 3:30 PM at First Reformed Church, Rev. Anthony Haverkamp officiating. Interment Porter Grove Cemetery.

Herman G. van Zante Leighton van Zante Pella Peter Angeline Hillman Minneapo Minnesota Jacob Grandin Dielos van Zante First Reformed Church Anthony Haverkamp Porter Grove Cemetery

Locustdale Percheron Wins at Utah Fair

Locustdale Donald an eight year old stallion shown by ALT Money and Sons at the Utah State Fair Saltake City Utah placed third in his class by Judge CG Skeler College Park Md bred at Locust Dale Farm and sold by H W Vrivzelanr to A T Money and Sons last spring he was in foal and shown by Arthur Vriexelaar in the 1934 Marion County Colt Show where he placed second in his class He was grand champion at the 1936 show

ALT Money & Sons Saltake Cuty Utah Skeler College Park Locustdale Farm H. W. Vrivzelanr A.T. Money & Sons Arthur Vriexelaar Marion County

Community notes from Zegers and neighbors weekly

Sunday and weekday visits fill a busy period as Zegers recovers from illness and relatives gather. Numerous calls include Kuiken Bloodsworth Mitchell Verners De Rand and Vanden Berg families along with Di Rand Rexroat and De Raad clans visiting and sharing meals and events in Leighton Knoxville Des Moines and Mitchellville. Ronald newborn and Keuning Dora Mol attend family moments while Vos remains seriously ill in Des Moines hospitals.

Notice to creditors in Pella Loan Company receivership

The Marion County Iowa court files reveal a receiver’s contract sale of land: the North half of North West Quarter in Section Five, Township 77, Range 17 West, Mahaska County, to satisfy Leo Taylor Etherington’s claim. Hearing set for January 28, 1939, with appearances required to contest the motion for approval of sale and payment.

District Court Marion County Iowa Knoxville Town Lo Wis N. W Mahaska County H.W. Rokhove Getire Leo Taylor Etherington Saland Norman R. Hays District Court of Court House Towa Pella A. B. van Zante Pella Loan Co

Local notices list divorces and marriages in county

Civil actions include Nora M. Steel vs Howard Steel and Hodges divorce cases. Marriage licenses issued for Marion Verros, Junella Van Rockel, Fred Graber, Mable Gordon, Jake Jansen, Adriann Vos, John Westercamp, Tena Bandstra, Alma De Kock and others. Real estate transfers record multiple warranty deeds in Pella with nominal consideration.

Tom Young Knoxville Julia M. Johnson Otley Joe Paltzer Pleasantville Robt Lautenbach Pella Amos Brees Nora M. Steel Howard Steel Hobart A. Hodges Velma Hodges Marion Verros Harvey Junella van Rockel Fred D. Graber Kansas City Missouri Mable L. Gordon Des Moines Jake Jansen Sully Adriann Vos John Westercamp Tena Bandstra le Marion W. Den_Adel Alma de Kock Fannie Bloem Et al John W. Bloem City of Val Con George Ver Steeget Ux Arie Klyn North Annex Clara M. Sherman Et Mar A. N. de Reus J. IE van Vliet John Gys

Van Gorp Executorship Deeds for Pella Property

Katie Valkenburg transfers part of lot 6 in East Annex Pella to John Gys Van Gorp by warranty deed with $1350.00 consideration. Also part of lot 6 in Fast Annex City of Pella transferred by warranty deed to Van Gorp for $650.00 consideration.

Local church group holds meeting with officers elected

Leighton The Priscilla Sisters of the Reform Church held a Wednesday gathering with twenty three members and one visitor Mrs Harden Burger. New member Mrs Henry G Kempe joined.devotions led by Mrs Raymond De Reus mission study led by Mrs Fred Van Mannen and Mrs J A Van Zouk. Special program included vocal solo Little Brown Church by Joy Den Burger. Oyster supper planned for Wednesday January 18. Officers elected: Mrs Gerrit Vann president, Mrs Tunis Goomaat treasurer, Mrs Harold De Bruin assistant secretary, Mrs Wilbur De Bruin pianist, and Mrs Roy Elsted on committee. Refreshments by Mrs Walter nep and Mrs Ernest De Cook H W Vander Linder ne cor Tert Ba of Vella. They returned home Saturday eve June and Robert Glendening of Washington Town spent. Henry K Rompe ill with ear infection. Holland psalm singers met Thursday at Henry Van Zee. Ministers of Christian Reformed church met Thursday afternoon at Rev D Flietatra home. Attendees included Rev and Mrs J D Pikaart Oskaloosa, Rev and Mrs Frederick Van Houten Otley, Rev John Griffioon Sully, Rev and Mrs Martin Monsma Pella, Rev and Mrs D J Hoitenga Peoria, Rev and Mrs Nelson Veltman Prairie City, Rev and Mrs D Whytstra. Refreshments by Mrs Connie Engelhoven and Mrs Ben De Vrie. A family gathering with oyster supper was held Tuesday at Len Vos home for Mr Vos sixty sixth birthday anniversary. Son of mp e ill

Priscilla Sisters of the Reformed Church Harden Burger Henry G. Kempe Raymond de Reus Fred van Mannen J. A. van Zouk Little Brown Church Joy den Burger Gerrit Vann Tunis Goomaat Harold de Bruin William van Maanen Wilbur de Bruin Raymond de Reassistant Bred van Maanen Roy Elseted Walter Nep Ernest de Cook H.W. Vander Linder Necor Tert Vella Mary Vander Kamp June Robert Glendening Washington Riley Glendening Henry K. Rompe H. M Holland Henry van Zee Christian Reformed Church D. Flietatra J.D. Pikaart Oskaloosa Frederick van Houten Otley John Griffioon Sul Len Vos Mr. Vos Mpe

Night School Draws Record Crowd in Pella Area

One hundred fifty farmers attended last Monday's Night School and a round table method was used with five Pella farmers and four from Sigourney guiding a one hour discussion followed by questions. Fifteen Sigourney men and instructor A. E. Hagen visited. Next meeting to discuss Direct Packet buying. Night School farmers and part-time boys will attend the Pella High West volleyball game next Tuesday free of charge.

Pella Sigourney A. EB Hagen Pella H. S

WANT ADS DEPARTMENT FOR SALE AND RENT ITEMS

Page shows multiple want ad items including Hargrove brooder houses and hog feeders, a walnut dining room suite with rug and piano, a large baby bed wanted, poultry raiser services and remedies, a four room apartment for rent, a Des Moines piano listing, and a request for a student to work for room and board in Pella Iowa.

Pella Chronicle Office

City action on funds and contracts with state agencies

A resolution directed signing a balance of City funds in the Security State Bank to the state treasurer for final settlement. A contract with the State Highway Commission covered maintenance of Highway 163 within city limits. The Clerk was authorized to negotiate outstanding water plant warrants at under 3 percent interest. Water softeners without regenerating service priced at $25.00. Adjourned.

Security State Bank State Highway Commission

Pel City Council Proceedings January 17 1939

The Pel City Council met in regular session on January 17 1939 at the city office. Mayor absent. Councilman Van Dusseldorp chaired pro tem. Minutes read and approved. A sale price of 450 on south 50 feet of lot 1 block 19. A warrant for 266.72 for delinquent general tax on west half of lot 4 block 50. A coal bill 418.45 allowed and balance of warrants 890.96. The balance due the contractor for Main street 963.03 was ordered.

City of Pel Regula van Dusseldorp Main Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. Vander Hart Reaper RTS Baker Boy Porterville Rolscreen Rolscreen Company H. G. van Zante Utah Fair Fifield C.J. Kuiken Soyer Delbert Wm. Zegers Zegers John Bloodsworth Charlie Mitchell W. H. Verners Jake Molhom Nick Schuring Jasper de Rand Angie Klyn Dick Dickema Madeline Pete Vanden Berg Connie Vanden Berg John Vanden Berg Jasper de Raad Anne Karver Karver Mary Zegers Pelin Nellie Waardhuizen Gradus Klein Mitchellville Gerrit’ Vander Kieft Lynnville J. Willemsens Margaret Kooyman Nellie Schuring Nickolas Schuring H. Kennin Dora Mol Henry Keuning Leonard Verwers Colfax Fern Rexroat Charlene Rexroat David Rexroat John Vande Berg Nick Vos CTE Pella Loan Company Hargrove Vandermeulen Co J. R. Palmquist Russell Mackett Hatchery South Street Andrew Bout East 14Th Street Brom Jack Sprat Food Stores Jack Sprat Thrifty Crisco Sawyer’s Butter City Council Brom’s Carol Peanut Butter Oxydol JAY Tee Idaho Pillsbury’s Ohio Trade Egan
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