Various State and National News Briefs Mixed in Sparse Items
Ontario deputy liquor chief complains about a brewery calendar showing Dionne quints pictures. Des Moines readers pick Iowa football star in final ballot. Russian railcars claim silent operation using new design. Polish press credits Pruszko with inventing talking pictures. Sweden debates traffic by right side. Turkey mandates compulsory flag ceremonies in schools. Mae West earns a million, signs second contract. Bisbee boy found dead after a four day search. A Buffalo woman faces trial for husband slaying. Azov fishermen report 92 pound catch. Fleischmann sentenced for wife and child murders.
36 Men Now Working On Swimming Pool And Park Project
A long list of local incidents and events is summarized from a past issue. It mentions 36 men at work on a swimming pool and park project, a prison escape attempt, a Sand mountain tornado in Alabama causing deaths and injuries, a fishing boat wreck on Lake Michigan, various local accidents, marriages, and a public-industry indictment, with notes on obituaries and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theone Te Pests
Kasraing
Il Acre Park
PWA
Chyoniste Phat
Charles Hoeksema
Death Comes To Mrs Dena Vander Pol
Mrs Dena Vander Pol died Tuesday morning after a life marked by struggle and work for her two children. Active in her church, she was known for charity and neighborly kindness, often doing for others without seeking display or publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dena Vander Pol Tues
A. M
Galvin Sued by Bonding Co for Shortage in Office
Marion county treasurer D D Galvin faces a suit in Marion county district court by Ohio Casualty Insurance Co to recover 2731.06 missing funds plus interest and costs, with the Marion county board of supervisors and Galvin relatives named. The bond firm also seeks to attach Galvin’s salary until payment. The case is set for February. Galvin hopes a criminal case against W J Johns will take precedence to exonerate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Galvin
Marion County
Ohio Casualty Insurance Co
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Jerry Speed
M. A. Barnes
Avie H. Bosmard
Cecil Galvin
G. H. Galvin
S. J. Galvin
Franklin County
Galvin
Galvins
G. H
Farm Sale Schedule Near Oskaloosa and Pella
Public sale dates listed for several farmers around Oskaloosa, Pella, Otley, Cordova, and Lynnville. William Veldhuizen near Oskaloosa. Herbert Mathes near Pella Sully road. Mrs A Vander Haar near Pella. Cal Bricker near Otley Cordova. Henry Van Kooten near Lynnville. G B Kolenbrander near Pella. Dates span late January to February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V. Veldhuizen
Oskaloosa
Cedar
Herbert Mathes
Pella
Sully Road
A. Vander Haar
Cal Bricker
Otley
Cordova
Horse and Colt Show at Pella February 19 20
A free event in Pella welcomes entrants within fifteen miles for competition for premiums with exhibitions allowed for others. Entries by Feb blank forms at listed local sponsors and Chronicle office. Classes cover horses mules and ponies with specific birth years and judging criteria for ponies include rider horsemanship and pony fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
F. A. Boys
Verey
Fultz
Kooyman
Harshop
Chronicle Office
State Levy Raises County Tax Burden
County Auditor G W Paarde kooper reports 1936 total tax certified for collection at 666302.31, up from 587114 in 1935, a rise of about 69000 due to higher state levy. He notes court and poor funds shifts, heavier case load from the drought, and 1935 county office expenditures about 99000 below 1932 levels amid broader local printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Paardekooper
Wormhoudt and Son Selling Event Tries Savings Now
Wormhoudt and Son urges buyers to act as furniture and rug prices rise due to higher demand and labor costs. The dealer highlights a large stock priced at former levels and offers free delivery, storage, and budget buying while inviting new customers to visit. Iowa corn moisture averaged 21.8 percent on Nov 20 per the Town Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J H. Wormhoudt & Son
Wormhoudt & Son
Iowa
Justice and Taxes Spark Farmers' Protest Letter
In Pella Iowa on January 22 1936 WM P Bosch argues after the Supreme Court AAA decision that taxes should not fund farmers while packers profit He calls for farmers and consumers to protest to lawmakers and halt what he sees as court overreach urging actions to return taxes to the Treasury and restore people’s rule
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
WM. P. Bosch
80 acre Iowa farm for sale near Oskaloosa
Cash or grain good 80 acre farm with fair improvements near Oskaloosa Iowa offered by W Bernstein capable of cash or grain transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bernstein
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Mrs Rene Braafhart Dies After Long Illness in City
Mrs Rene Braafhart aged 53 years 11 months 18 days died Monday at her home after a long illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 1:00 at the Cecil Hartgraves home and 1:30 at the Baptist church with Rev RT Nordlund officiating. Survived by husband Rene Braathart two sons Ed Wise Newton and Ralph Braathart Pella two daughters Marion Toom and Cecil Hartgraves both of Pella two brothers John Varenkamp of this city and Fred Varenkamp of Waco Texas five sisters Mrs Hal Cowles Salt Lake City Utah Mrs Joe Louder Broken Bow Neb Mrs Charles Chew Fort Dodge Ia Mrs Earl Renaud Grinnell Ia and Mrs Charles Roten Sully Ia plus many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Braafhart
Cecil Hartgraves
Baptist Church
RT. Nordlund
Braafhart
Gertrude Marie Varenkamp
Pella
Rene Braathart
Ed. Wise
Newton
Ralph Braathart
Marion Toom
John Varenkamp
This City
Fred Varenkamp
Waco
Texas
Hal Cowles
Salt Lake City
Utah
Joe Louder
Broken Bow
Nebr
Charles Chew
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Earl Renaud
Grinnell
Charles Roten
Sully
Otley minister corrects Pella property claim
Rev. R. D. Douwstra of Otley states there was a mistake in last week's notice about him buying property in Pella. He has not purchased a house or lot here, though the source was considered reliable. The note closes with best wishes if Dominic Douwstra contemplates locating there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Douwstra
Otley
Pella
Dominic Douwstra
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Arnold Smith
Ontario
Canada
Towa
Des Moines Register
Des Moines Tribune
Des Moines Sunday Register
Rugia
Alexander Pruszko
Sweden
Ting
Turkey
Mae West
Hollywood
Bisbee
Ariza
Roys Rogers
Horan
Buffalo, N.Y
Vanities
Iian
Joseph Fleischmann
Four Bells
Folger’s
REX Lye
P & G Soap
Jonathans
Oranges
Davee
Rite Way
R” Grocer
Graham Flour
John den Hartog
Waupun
Wis
Sand Mountain
Fort Payne
Mia
Alabama
Keno- Wis
Cheerio
Lake Michigan
Shenandoah
Des Des Moines
R. A. Bloedel
Glen Wetherhead
Tabor
Elmer Marner
Kalona
Marner
Lester Speas
J. C. Johnson
Winona
Minn
California
Elsie M. Woodbury
Zumbrota
Little Brown
the Vale
Nashua
Merle Rothwell
Centerville
Rothwells
Jack Gormally
Sioux City
James Boyle
W. R. Tice
Woodbury County
Mississippi River
Marquette
Town Conservation Commission
Ole
Vander Pol
P. D. Wagaman
Prairie City
James G. Vander Pol
Des Moines
T. Kempkes
Anna Poole
Los Angeles
Calif
Avie Vander Pol
Bonding CO
Post Office
Chass
Edmund Lowe
Allis - Chalmers
Allis-Chalmers
Pella Supply CO. South
Oxydol
IGA
Climaline
CAMRY
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