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!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1931
Page
5
The World's Star Hosiery and Lingerie offers wool and cotton knit underwear for every family member plus men’s work and dress shirts. Evening calls by appointment. Phone 1-62. Mrs. Edith Bevan or Dave Bevan handle inquiries.
Local ad copy highlights Van Zante Bros Hardware offering old style shears, complete stock of Aladdin lamps, and explosives including dynamite blasting powder fuse and blasting caps. Also promotes Patti's Cafeteria in Des Moines and taxi service contact. Carl Beyers listed.
G B Clark recalls his Christian mission in Pel la and his efforts to sell a house and lot before receiving aid. He lists travels from Osage City to Oskaloosa to Marshalltown, then to Kansas City for his son in law’s funeral, and apologizes for limited active work while seeking prayers.
Pella High defeated Pleasantville 18 to 17 after a 10 to 4 halftime edge for Pleasantville. An overtime period gave Pella the 18 to 17 final. The article also notes basketball practice, upcoming games, and school activities including a class of 21 boys taking solid geometry.
The Van Veen Van Hemert post 89 of the American Legion met Monday night January 26 in the post hall with a large turnout. Commander H C Wormhoudt led the meeting as members authorized appointing two reps to the city Welfare league and pledged support for the Legion program before the Town Legislature. After the session, attendees went to the Royal Cafe for an oyster stew and refreshments. The post invites more members to join this year to grow and improve.
A vintage notice warns against unreliable travellers selling or repairing typewriters and promotes the shop’s one year guarantee on all typewriter sales, asserting the business will stay to make good on its work.
The report covers upcoming Penn College events including a Ladies Auxiliary meeting at two o'clock in the dorm parlor led by Mrs. H. C. Jacobs, with tea by the Women's League for Service. notes on Central’s and nearby teams. Y M C A reading room needs old furniture, a Day of Prayer services schedule, and a lively pie social fundraiser to buy an oil stove for cooking and noon lunches, praising Miss Van Zonk's work and parental cooperation.
The Baker school presented a Friday evening program on January 28 at 7 30 featuring violin solo by Donald Van Steenis with piano by his mother, singing drills, recitations, and a flag drill performed by students including Florence Hays and Norma Jean Van Steenis. A Red Cross appeal from Murray Van Steenis was read, and community attendees contributed through donations as boxes of buns and pies appeared.
Central College defeated the University of Dubuque 38 to 26 to stay undefeated in league play. The first half led 21 to 11 with a fast breaking offense penetrating Dubuque’s defense for short shots. Schnack missed the game with an ankle injury but should return. Anderson scored ten points in a balanced Central effort.
Will H. Davis was sentenced to five years in the state prison at Fort Madison by Judge Patterson after a Mahaska county district court refused a new hearing. The defense sought a new trial contending that the De Cooks did not absolutely identify the poultry or Davis, but the court upheld the jury verdict.
At the Orpheum theatre in Des Moines the film The Painted Desert starring Bill Boyd and Helen Twelvetrees comes Wednesday January 28. The story features a 20 year feud over a found child amid a desert setting with a baby girl born to end the dispute.
Pella High School regulars edged Indianola 16 to 15 in a clutch basketball battle while Pella High seconds beat Indianola seconds 20 to 8 last Friday. Kuyper and Ver Meer hit late long throws to seal the win as Brown and Haldeman starred for the losers. This week, the locals won a hard fought 18 to 17 in two overtimes against Pleasantville, marking Pleasantville’s first loss this season.
Neal Vogelaar, living near Bunker Hill school, shipped from Otley last Thursday 150 hogs averaging 310 pounds. He received 3250 dollars in cash and expects to increase the herd.
Delos Vander Wal plans to ship a carload of cattle on feed soon to market, with 100 head of heavy hogs also expected to be marketed in the near future. The farmers appear to be moving substantial stock, signaling real business in volume if not in high prices.
A supplier advertises gummed tape in extra heavy weight two inches wide with best quality gum. Each roll contains 500 feet suitable for homes offices or stores.
Advertises 300 all wool suits tailored to order at 20.25 dollars, claiming over 80 percent of men wear 25 dollar suits. Questions worth paying more elsewhere.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.