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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
5
The Netherlands born Rev H Janssen lectured in local churches arguing overproduction crisis in Holland led to ruin and predicting Russia will become capitalist soon. He linked Marx socialism and Nietzsche ethics to anti Christian goals and warned against Communism spreading via media and education.
The regular monthly meeting of the Junior Farmers Forum will be held Friday night at 8:00 P.M. at the Lincoln School building. Mr Parsons, Supt of the CCC Camp, and Mr Anderson, Agriculturalist, will discuss Soil Erosion Problems. The Leighton boys will provide entertainment, toe cream will follow the program, and all farm boys are invited.
With rising sixth grade numbers at Webster School, classes move and the kindergarten returns to its old basement room. The space is being repaired and repainted by janitors to restore a well lit ventilated area with a separate outside entrance.
Ella De Heer Van Hemert, 67, died Thursday evening at her North Main Street home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:00 and 1:30 PM at the First Reformed church, with Rev. A. Haverkamp officiating, Oakwood Cemetery burial. She left nine children, 25 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and several siblings. Born July 2, 1869, near Pella, she married Cornelius Van Hemert in 1888. She joined Bethany Reformed then transferred to First Reformed, and was known as a devoted mother and neighbor.
Iowa prize farmers may win over 5250 on corn oats and other grain and forage crops at the 1936 Iowa State Fair final classifications of agricultural competition show 445 in cash prizes for corn entries across 10 ears 30 ears and half bushels. Awards total 132 for alfalfa grass and soybeans with county and individual farm exhibits promising 1550 and 086 respectively. Farm bureau project exhibits earn 700 and fruits vegetables and flowers total 3980 in cash prizes.
A natural gas pipeline explosion five miles south of Knoxville Iowa on July Fourth created a 28 foot crater, flames 200 feet high, and scorched about 100 acres of surrounding crops. No serious injuries. Hartshorne family burned feet. The blast was heard up to 15 miles away and attracted holiday crowds. Officials cited a probable construction flaw in the 30 inch line. repairs were started immediately and gas supply was rerouted from the line north of the blast.
Iowa begins to reap dividends from its State Traffic patrol after a Fourth of July weekend with only one fatal highway accident. Credit goes to Alex Miller and the Motor Vehicle department for their splendid work as fifty patrolmen were augmented by seventeen inspectors who sacrificed vacations to aid road safety.
Fort Madison Junior High Band director Carl Nelson writes for 35 copies of the Chronicle praising the piece on the band's visit. He notes strong reader demand for the writeup and reveals plans for a larger 30-piece high school band tour to St. Louis Kansas City Omaha Sioux City Aurelia and Pella. Attendees at Friesian picnic in Orange City include Mr and Mrs John Van der Ploeg and others from Chicago and local families.
On Union street in the 100 block Henry Vander Beck is rebuilding a new five room modern dwelling on the site of his former home. Excavation for the basement and foundation is underway and completion is hoped for soon. This marks the fourth house begun in Pella in three months.
The Fourth of July in Pella was quiet with the fireworks brigade keeping a restrained pace. Casey Van Den Berg suffered a minor back burn from a firecracker. Heat kept many residents at home or near the river and Lake Keomah. Business halted aside from eating houses.
Mrs W Tysseling, aged 79, died after a paralytic illness following a stroke and decline since entering the Home For the Aged seven months ago. Born in the Netherlands February 8, 1857, she came to America at age 11 and married William Tysseling at 20. Survived by six children Herman, Carl Kruzeman, Mrs Je Reus, Mrs Howard Rowland, Wilbur and ten grandchildren. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. at the Home and 2:00 p.m. at First Reformed Church, Rev A Haverkamp officiating. interment Black Oak cemetery.
The Iowa State Fair will feature a statewide boys rodeo roping contest to crown a champion among 10 to 16 year olds. Preliminaries start Aug 28 with finals later that morning under Harry Greer, and over 1,000 youths are expected to compete for cash prizes and emblems.
The Federal Housing Administration reports insured modernization notes in Marion County through April 30 totaling 7,154 dollars for 30 notes and 10,056 notes statewide in Iowa amounting to 8,701,455 dollars. Title I supports insurance of short term loans for modernization repair or improvement of residential or commercial property.
Rev. He Jansen chaplain of the Netherlands army spoke in Dutch at First Reformed and First Christian Reformed churches during a regional tour. He noted army life fosters voluntary worship, denied widespread immorality, and argued dictatorships offer few lasting benefits. Jansen, a World War I camp pastor and reguar army chaplain since 1920, spoke only Dutch. his remarks touched on economics and royal succession, and he left for Hull and Orange City with further stops planned in Michigan.
July 11 1936 program includes Anton Aero Club March A Musical Debate Holmes Romantic Overture Kiet Frasquita Serenade Franz Thor At the Dawn Romance Losey Cornet Solo by Mr A Stureman Carillon Overture Hite dreth Olympian Festival March Roth Measant Recolle Take Medley of Old Favorites Mademoiselle Coquette O Neill Entr Acte Finale Overture Carroltin March Losey.
Arrangements are being made for Pella's Capacity Day events set for Friday and Saturday July 17. Store shelves will feature dependable seasonal merchandise at purchaser friendly prices next week. Read the upcoming issue for ads from Pella merchants listing stock and start of sales at 9:00 a.m. Friday with no early or late selling.
Saturday morning Bill Gezel reported a car theft to Officer De Hoog. He spotted a second car with the same license bearing Lob Van Vark at the wheel. The officer explained no harm, noting the owner mistook another car for his. Since then local boys tease Lob about the mix up.
The annual Farmers Union picnic will be held at Grandman's store on Wednesday August 12 beginning at 10:00 a m and continuing through the afternoon and evening. Speakers will address the farming class and music and other features will complete a fine program with further program details to be provided in the winter issue.
Rev Jacob Prins pastor of Second Reformed church of Pella has been chosen by Dr F Raymond Clee president of the General Synod to represent the Particular Synod of Town at a New York City conference on Thursday July 16. The plan aims to launch a large forward moving program with one representative from each party synod for a day or longer. About 125 churches extend from the Mississippi to the Pacific Coast. Prins will be released from duties for the week and will return Sunday to resume services.
Herman Zwank advertises a new plumbing and heating establishment opened at his home, 1118 Broadway, inviting friends to visit. He notes previous work with Vander Syde and promises friendly service.
Rex and Max Dixson mourn the sudden death of their father Ira Dix at his home in Stansberry Iowa. He leaves his wife four sons and three daughters. Rex and Max traveled toward Des Moines then to Missouri to be with their family.
The National League All Stars beat the American aggregation 4 to 1 at Boston's Ball Park Moss. Tou Gehrig of the Yankees hit a homer in the seventh inning, Galan of the Cubs added another, and about 25,000 fans attended. The game began at 11 30 a m local time, allowing time for theatergoers during lunch.
The Home welcomed many Indies from Sully and area last week with guests including Mrs Frank De Bruin Mr wers Mrs . S Charlie Brand and Geenen. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs John De Jong and Mrs Fyerett plus De Jong and two children from Sally. Miss Alcida Thomassen entered the Home reaching a third floor room. Nellie Van Mersbergen of Oskaloosa started work at the Home. Various families visited, including Mr and Mrs W Van Maren and their daughter from Leighton, Mrs Gerrit Kuiper and baby, and Mr and Mrs Henry Van Rees of Monroe with his mother. Also seen were Mr Piet Terpstra and Mrs De Vries and Mrs Smith visiting Mrs Markus. Mary Jane Van Hemert of Zer dev er visited her mother. Miss Tena Vos visited by Miss Van Kiffen of Marshalltown. Josie Meyer visited her brother John Meyer. Mr and Mrs Albert Buitenwerf and two children of Sully visited Mrs Milly. Des Moines visitor Mrs Sipkema. the sick list noted Mrs Van Ariel among others improving. On Monday Rev F De Jong and Rev Hr Jansen were dinner guests.
Central College reports 75 attendees at the Summer Young People's Conference and Training School. The first conference of its kind in this Reformed church area features daily classes 8 to 12 with a 30 minute chapel, recreation 2:30 to 5:30, and open-air evening meetings on campus. Notable events include illustrated Bible lectures by Prof. Paul Hinkamp Hope College and a Friday address by Doraishwamy, with Sunday union services led by Dr. R. E. Drukker. Continuous worship services begin each evening at 7:45, and offerings fund conference expenditures.
A fragment mentions Rev Reymond Drulkit of New York planning a visit with De Jong and De fein ns Mae be, signaling a planned meeting or visit into current affairs. The text is fragmented with unclear context or full names.
City of Pella officials approved a contract with William Bros Bail er Manufacturing Co of Minneapolis for two stokers for the heat plant. The council heard from Rosscreen Co about installing a steam heating plant for winter needs, but tabled the matter pending more data.
About 20 000 expected for four Passion Play performances July 29 30 31 and Aug 2 at Waveland Park Moines sponsored by the Des Moines Junior Chamber of Commerce. Cast of about 1000 drawn from Des Moines church groups with Rev David A Johnson directing and Ralph Hamilton the only professional actor. Allen Whitfield arranged eight engagements nationwide under Junior Chamber auspices. Modernized with new lighting and PA system. performances start 7 30 P M.
Rev John Arthur Visser of Endicott New York has been chosen director of a college age youth conference at Walls College Newark New Jersey The former Pella Iowa Central College attendee and Princeton graduate currently pastors First Presbyterian Church Endicott NY He previously led Montrose Penn church for four years and marked the first anniversary at Endicott The conference will gather Presbyterian youths from across New York during July 6 to 18 and is a notable honor for Visser despite the long reach of the assignment
Fire gutted the home of Shorty Wilfong in Knoxville on Saturday caused by firecrackers. Mr and Mrs Wilfong were away fishing when the ignition spread through the residence.
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