Local News from Pella and Nearby Areas
Local notes report several hospital visits and operations. Arvena Huyser recovering from appendicitis at Lutheran hospital Des Moines. A. A. Ver Meer operated on for appendicitis in Des Moines, reported favorable. Numerous visits from Ottumwa to Pella and gatherings at various homes, with births, engagements, and church activities noted across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvena Huyser
M. W. Huyser
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
A. A. Ver Meer
Chester Zickle
Galesburg
C. C. Breuklander
Arnold Dunnink
Isaac Dunnink
Max
What Cheer
J. C. Boat Home
Reading list and notices from a catalog page
A collage of book notes and blurbs spanning adventure westerns biographies and romance. Nelsons Rhythm for Rain Flanner Lewis SUNS GO DOWN Coolidge Ranger Two Rifles Stevens Tailspin Tommy Ryan and more are summarized with praise and brief plot hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger Two
Coolidge
A ROW OF STARS and The Bunch Quitter stories for girls
A tale follows Keith who returns home after years abroad and Daphne who aids his recovery while a moviegirl captivates him. Drusilla Paton learns Denby school life after writing to her wealthy uncle Hiram who funds her education. The Bunch Quitter follows Brown Jug, a wild horse loyal yet unmanageable, facing wolves and cowboys as it meets life and its master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Stevens
Tailspin
Skeets
Ace Flyer
Ryan
Stormy Petrel
Carrell
Nancy Beverly
Virginia
Nane
Ralph Gillian
Gillian
Nancy
John D. Rockefeller
Winkleman
Halliburton
Pacific Coast
West
United States
Mexico
Daphne Deane
Grace L
Keith Morrell
New York
Archi
Tect
Keith
Daphne
Jane Abbott
Drusilla Paton
Denby
Drusilla
Hiram
Patton
Brown Jug
Brown Jugs
Oil Paintings At Hotel Pella By Carl Frick
At Hotel Pella owners Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gezel display oil paintings by Carl Frick of Amana Iowa. Frick, a student of Grant Wood, has shown works at the Iowa state fair and the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago. The exhibit includes Amana house scenes and portraits. the public may view them in the hotel for the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
J. R. Gezel
Carl Frick
Amana
Iowa
Grant Wood
Mr. Frick
Chicago
Died Monday Night Mrs Thomassen Dies at Home for the Aged
Alida Thomassen died Monday night at 10 00 at the Home For the Aged where she had lived for over a year after a long illness Born April 26 1861 she was 76 years 8 months and 28 days She was sister to Homes Anne and Miss Lizzie Thomassen last of her family Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Pella Co operative Burial association home at 2 00 conducted in Holland language by Rev A Haverkamp with interment at Graceland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alida Thomassen
Homes
Anne
Lizzie ‘Thomassen
Pella
P. J. Donahue Retires After 54 Years With Railroads
P. J. Donahue aged 76, a longtime general agent in Sioux City for the Great Northern and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroads, retired Saturday after 54 years of service. He came to Sioux City many years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Donahue
Sioux City
Great Northern Railroad
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Bandits Rob Afton Family, Steal Watches Saturday Night
Two bandits entered the G. R. Spencer home at Afton and threatened five members of the family with revolvers, then escaped with three wrist watches. The report notes no injuries and ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Spencer
Afton
MRS. W S RIDDLE SUDDENLY DIES IN PELLA IOWA
Mrs. Walter S. Riddle a well known local woman was found dead at her home on Oskaloosa street near the east city limits Monday morning. Neighbors reported she had been up earlier and a tea kettle boiled dry in the kitchen stove. Local undertaker R A Awtry noted no illness despite a prior fall. Mrs. Riddle born Hattie Homer in Eddyville in 1862 married Walter Riddle in 1878 and leaves four grandchildren and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Riddle
Oskaloosa Street
East City
R. A. Awtry
Demicolo
Riddle
H.C. Vander Meulen
Mrs. Riddle
Mr. Riddle
Reverend Goulooze Chronicles Year Abroad Voyage
Rev William Goulooze of Grand Rapids Michigan writes from a year abroad in postgraduate study. He notes experiences and insights gained during the research focused period and plans to publish reflections upon return. He may contribute further dispatches detailing academic pursuits and personal observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goulooze
Grand Rapids, Mich
Pella Chronicle Readers Share Netherlands Interest
A reader compliments the Pella Chronicle and notes fewer boats in summer, enjoying an article about Mr. Meulpolder and his Netherlands trip. They report little snow, pleasant fall weather, and contrast it with pricier times, closing with Seasons Greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Pella Chronicle
Mr. Meulpolder
A M Van Zee Passes Away Near Pella Iowa
A M Van Zee a longtime farmer near Pella dies at 69 after months of illness including smallpox. Memorial services were held at First Reformed Church with Rev A Haverkamp officiating and burial at Portergrove Cemetery. Survived by his widow four children Nellie Andrew Dirkie and Evalena seven grandchildren two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. van Zee
Pella
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Portergrove
van Zee
Jozena’ Schippers
Chidren
Infany
Nellie
John van Scheinkhoven
Andrew
Dirkie
John Vander Streek
Evalena
Henry
Orange City
Dirk
Fifield
Erse
Otley
Elaar
Two Pella Women Became Citizens On January 18
Eleven persons were admitted to citizenship by Judge Charles Dewey in Ottumwa on Tuesday January 18. Among them were two Pella residents, Mrs Judith Vander Lieden and Mrs William Ozinga, citizenship regained after marriage to an alien. The day before three Pella residents aided by the naturalization service filed petitions and passed the knowledge hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dewey
United States District Court
Ottumwa
Pella
Judith Vander Lienden
William Ozinga
Naturalization Service
Government of
United States
Correction on Amsterdam items regarding scarlet fever quarantine
G. W. Van der Wilt requests correction stating his family was never quarantined for scarlet fever and that the correspondent was misinformed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. van der Wilt
Amsterdam
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Vander Linden
Louise
E. S. Dunkin
Bob Sadler
Dunkin
Art Koeleman
A. A. Roorda
Mahaska Hospital
Steve Grandin
J. J. Lubbers
Newt, van Maren
Luella van Rees
Frank LeCocq
J. S. Wilson
W. H. Nollen
Jacob van Dalen
L. A. Kuyper
John Hoeksema
Tudor Kempkes
Mary Ruth
Gradys Klein
Anna Grant
Neaver Rietveld
H. F. Johnson
Alfred
Arthur Burgraaf
New Sharon
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Louis Popma
Gary Lou
W. S. Hodges
Knoxville
H. J. de Wit
Joan
Prairie City
N. de Wit
E. V. Goad
Harold
Mr. Goad
Baptist Church
M. C. Carstensen
Irwin J. Lubbers
Gerrit Menning
Willard Langerak
Newburg
Meyer Langevak
P. D. Wagaman
D. J. Wagaman
John Braashart
W. . Vander Ploeg
William Vander Lugt
Verros
Albert van Heukelem
J. F.racy
John Richfield Tracy
Mark Rillihan
J. J. Rillihan
Frank Clark
William Clark
Doris
Pagosa Springs
Colo
Sallie de Cook
Alice Gregorie
N. Grant
Maxine
Johnny and
Elmer
Chariton
Dave Thomas
Pete van Rees
Frances
Marion Meyer
Charles Porter
Elln
Library Notes
Nelson
Southwest
Flanner Lewis
Virginia City
Gold Hill
New England
Burma
Klyn Bros. Hatchery
North Main
Hotel Pella
A. Thomassen
Benteco
Cne
Gene Gorham
Eddyville
Wm. Goulooze
Paardekooper
Audrey
Beauty Shop
Ideal Pharmacy
South Side Square
Ideal Drug Store
Wormhoudt’s
Abemhoudtschen
Sensitizigy
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