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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1931

Page

2

Death comes to William Breuklander

William Breuklander died after a long illness at 8 20 am Friday at his home six miles southwest of here on the Pella Knoxville road. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 30 am at Wormhoudt and Plette funeral home with Rev H C officiating. Interment was at Graceland cemetery. He was 48 and born in Pella. He married Emma Jones of Lower Grove about 17 years ago and they had four children Catherine Charlie Arthur Edith. He leaves his widow, his mother Catherine Breuklander, brothers and sisters including Breuklander of Pella Eda Kaloo sa Lewis of Lacey M Ryan of Galesburg Mrs Lawrence Emory and Mrs William Way Shields of Topeka Kansas Mrs Fred ner of Madison.

William Breuklander Here Pella-Knoxville Wormhoudt and Plette Rev H. C Graceland Cemetery Mr. Breuklander Pella Emma Jones Lower Grove Catherine Charlie Arthur Edeith Catherine Breuklander Lowing Breuklander Eda Kaloosa Lewis Lacey M Ryan Galesburg Lawrence Emory William Way- Shields Topeka Kansas Fredner Madison

Illnesses and Accidents Reported at Local Firms and Homes

A roll of local notices lists L M Van Zante sick with boils on his face, and Mrs. John Klein and Mrs. Gerrit Van Heukelem undergoing operations at Lutheran hospital Des Moines. Dexter Schakel suffered burns and a lost thumbnail after pulling hay, Case Ver Dught sustained a severe scalp wound at Grimes Can ning, Mrs. Vander Pol cut deep facial gashes, Dr H C Wormhoudt cut his hand yet resumed work, Charles Sipkema broke his right arm in a hose incident, and E M Cole remains seriously ill after several weeks.

L. M. van Zante John Klein Lutheran Hospital Des Moines Gerrit van Heukelem Dexter Jake Schakel Grimes Canning Factory Case Ver Dught Charles Sipkema E. M. Cole

Chronicle Leads With Local Fire Story Chronicle First With Fire Report

The Chronicle notes it was the first nearby paper to publish a complete Wednesday morning fire story. It promotes its status as Pella's leading newspaper for the latest detailed news.

the Chronicle

Pilot Elias Kolenbrander Earns U S License at Des Moines

Elias Kolenbrander of Pella, a long time aviation student at the Oskaloosa area, passed the Department of Commerce pilot examination in Des Moines. He trained with Mid-West Aviation, built his own hangar, and now aims to become an air mail pilot, as he joins the growing ranks of American flyers.

Oskaloosa Herald Elias Kolenbrander Oskaloosa Department of Commerce Des Moines Pella R. L. Stephens Department of Commerce Aviation Inspector of Iowa Kolenbrander Mid-West Aviation Corporation Soo Dwight Hansen Harold Mailender Rolenbrander the Chronicle

Pinchot fuels GOP rift as Governors Conference stirs campaign

A Washington letter notes Ritchie of Maryland Roosevelt of New York and Pinchot of Pennsylvania spoke on hot topics at the Governors Conference. Pinchot's stance sharpens Republican opposition to Hoover's renomination, raising the possibility of a third party movement and unsettled prospects for both parties ahead of the 1930s campaign.

Pennsylvania Pinchot Hoover White House

The Foreign Legion in Review by Major Knight

Major Edward F. Knight reviews a Moroccan-based unit of the Foreign Legion in The New York National Guardsman. He describes troops as clean-cut and well uniformed, notes a diverse multinational composition, and highlights the Legion’s nearly century-long service to France with strong officer leadership and esprit de corps. Knight recalls World War I American participation and the high regard among French officers and Legionnaires alike.

The Foreign Legion Edward F. Knight 71St Infantry New York National Guardsman Knight Legion Morocco France Esprit de Corps

Local residents seen in many visits and travels

Ottumwa drug dealers meeting attended by John Heerema. Numerous local residents including Grundmans, Thomassens, Van Marens, Rhynsburgers and Vander Lindenes spent weekends with relatives in Des Moines, Oskaloosa, and Prairie City. Several family illness updates, travel to Chicago and Rochelle, and a note on Armour Boot's gradual improvement amidst community notices.

John Heerema Ottumwa

City Council Proceedings July 7 1931 Pe met in regular session

City of Pe council met July 7 1931 with Mayor Fultz presiding. Minutes read and approved. Pella Supply Co granted curb cut for driveway to gasoline pump. scale petition on north side of lot 4 block 11 west denied. Coal purchase for storage at light plant authorized. Water and Sewer reported all in order with one new water connection. Light dept reported new customer connections including two for light seven for electric ranges and one on rural lines. City Treasurer reported month funds balance 57558.42. Mayor reported quarterly receipts fines 26.15 licenses 59.25. reports approved. Bills presented and allowed per Finance Committee.

City of Fultz Pella Supply Company South Pella Finance Committee

City Clerk Adjourns Meeting After Funds Spent

A. C. Kuyp­er, city clerk, adjourned the session noting expenditures from the labor sanitation fund amounting to 111.65 for Parke Fund plants and seed 178.60 for mower parts and 5 for gasoline case.

Parke Fund

Religious Services Snapshot From City Churches

Third Reformed Church lists 10:45 and 2:00 programs including The Name Above Every Name and The Increase of the Widow's Oil with Rev Edward Huibregtse of Byron Center Michigan. Second Reformed hosts sermons on pain and suffering and welcomes Rev Fred De Jong and Mrs De Jong from McKee Kentucky for a Thursday evening welcome meeting.

Third Reformed Church Holland Edward Huibregste Byron Center Mich Second Reformed Church Henry C. Jacobs Fred de Jong Reformed Church McKee Kentucky Pella Betty de Vries Nebr

Community thanks for support after loss of William Breuklander

The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to neighbors and friends for acts of sympathy during illness and after the death of husband and father William Breuklander. Grateful for assistance, use of automobiles, and floral tributes from Mrs. Wm Breuklander and children.

William Breuklander Wm, Breuklander

Card of Thanks for Mrs. J. Ellerbroek

The family thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and deeds of kindness during the illness and death of Mrs. J. Ellerbroek. J. Ellerbroek and her children, the Van Haeftens, express gratitude for support while she was ill and after her death. Production of oranges and grapefruit is rising faster than world consumption in most citrus growing countries.

J. Ellerbroek the van Haeftens Bureau of Agricultural Economics

Also Mentioned on This Page

WM. Breuklander Marion Vanne Moore Diamond Bett John. W Vander Unden E. Kolenbrander U. S Pella Boy French Foreign Legion Minnesota Supreme Court Spain Republic Senorita Victoria Kent Senorita Kent Lyceum Club of Madrid Senora Isabella de Palencia Wisconsin Forest Service Western Great Plains U. Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculure Washington Henry Grundman Mrs. S Minneapolis Ed, Kornegor Stanbury de Haas Elizabeth Thomassen Daughie Ed. Thomassen Tracy Don Hartog Alma Grundman Thompson's Beauty School of Desines Arnold's Park Lake the Us Aalbers Sam Otley H. W. van Maren Newt van Maren B. van Maanen H.R. Rhynsburger D. R. Rhynsburger Home Murray Steinkamp Raritan Linois John Steinkamp Frances Hagens Raymond John Hackett Elizabeth Dieleman Katherine Braathart Prairie City Katherine P. D. Wagaman John Vander Linden Mildred Viola Kaldenburg A. D. van Skike Barney” Elscott Rochelle Tommy Butts Pea Fields Lela Bennett Virginia Hoogenakker Viola Kaldenberg Loui A. M. Marsh le Mars John Veenstra Leighton Fred Wotan Fremont Vander Bosch Grand Rapids Michigan James Huyser Raymond Overbergen Charlotte Sedrel Bussey E. Dykstra Elmer Meredith Rolscreen West Liberty H. Lubbers Klassina and Katherine Lubbers Case and Cole A. N. de Reus Bernice Bert Vander Keift Hull Joe Vander Keift G. B. Ver Steeg George Jorgenson Chicago Art Kaldenberg Connie van Hemert Gerald Kilduff Fred Rozendaal Sully C. M. van Hemert J. Klein Monroe Wm. van Rheenen Bill Hart Billy Jim Peter Swank Tom Swank Armour Boot City Council Labor A. C, Kuyper Baptist Church Nordlund First Reformed Church Edward Hubregtse Lew Hartley Martin Paardekooper J. van Dusseldorp
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