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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
5
The Pella Chronicle urges city action on building a public swimming pool as heat whip keeps residents seeking relief. Editors quote five leading citizens in favor and propose financing by taxation and subscriptions, with location to be decided later, aiming to launch a summer project for community benefit.
Amateur golfers and others can try their luck as Meyer Langerak builds a miniature golf course beside the Star Oil station on Washington Street. Dirt from the Marinus Meulpolder residence is filling holes on a 50 by 150 lot owned by Langerak, for an 18 hole course with a small tool house and a 6 by 8 storage area for equipment. Langerak, not a golfer, invites suggestions on how to proceed.
Three cars on a Wabash freight train derailed Saturday at Fifield near Pella. The collision tore down track electric light poles and service was temporarily interrupted.
Heat waves last week caused few serious illnesses among residents with two farmers on the casualty list. Art Van Dyke employed by Clarence Bricker and John F. Van Gorp, who lives east of the city, were seriously affected but both recovered well.
Seils Sterling Circus tour arrives in Pella at Scholte Heights North Main Street with 2 and 8 pm shows. The program features sixty wild animals and ponies in a school, elephants including Billy Sunday, numerous horses and acrobats, clowns, and free grand exhibition before doors open.
Rev George Muyskens was ordained and installed as pastor of the Central Church of Oskaloosa Iowa on Friday afternoon June 20 with Rev H C Jacobs presiding. The service featured sermons on Fruits of the Spirit and Fulfill thy Ministry and included charges to pastor and congregation in Dutch and English. Ladies of the church served refreshments after the service.
At a council meeting State Highway Engineer Brown reported paving cost within city limits at 6845 dollars with a 3298 dollar state aid, leaving 8547 dollars urban cost to be raised via assessments. A petition for added lighting on Washington street was referred to the light committee, bonds authorized for sewer work.
The previous week’s extreme heat killed 18 horses in the area. Named losses include Henry Rempe of Leighton, Henry and Tone Van Roe kel, Will Bogaard, Will De Penning, Con Ver Ploeg, and W. J. Roorda, with Tone Van Roekel losing three. A Sully farmer reportedly lost four. several other horses were saved with first aid. Rendering works processed many carcasses over ten hot days, about 25 animals daily, totaling over 100 in a heap. Estimated loss approaches $2,000 at $100 per horse.
Cornelius Huyser from near Knoxville suffers a severely broken foot after a frightened team of horses trampled him last Thursday. Joe Vande Kieft, a local mail carrier, is also sidelined with a foot and ankle injury from a misstep.
Oskaloosa Iowa on July 27 hosts an air circus with **Johnny Livingston** and other top pilots like Vern Roberts and Andy Anderson. A 1:15pm airport dedication precedes a 2:00pm program of air races, glider demonstrations, and a parachute drop on a three mile triangular course. Total prizes reach 1000 dollars, with music by the 13th Cavalry Band.
Postal authorities announce two changes to parcel handling effective July 1. A ten cent change fee applies to alter delivery terms for C O D parcels. Postmasters may auction perishable delivered items when time to return is unavailable, with a ten percent commission and a minimum 15 cent charge.
An Otley youth fell or was thrown from a running board on Independence Street in front of the Meyer Langerak home, sustaining head and facial wounds. He lay unconscious until neighbors and Van Rheenen aided him. warning is issued against running-board riding as a dangerous, unsafe practice.
J A Hagens dies after six months illness at age 69. Born April 15 1861 on the Hagens farm west of Pella, he farmed most of his life. Survived by widow, a daughter Mrs Robert Conn of Sully, three sisters Mrs Paul Renaud Mrs Dick Ver Dught and Mrs Arie Klyn all of Pella, and three brothers Dr G H Hagens of Chicago Gradus Hagens of Casper Wyo and John C Hagens of Pella. Funeral at home Friday at 2 00 and at First Reformed Church at 2 30 Interment Oakwood.
Paul Van Vliet, injured weeks ago in an automobile collision at the corner of Maine and Peace streets, was able to go uptown on Wednesday. In a wheelchair, Paul’s many friends are glad to see him out and wish him a speedy recovery.
Mrs Lenora Scholte recalls paying a $9.85 speeding fine reported in a prior Chronicle item. She explains the amount funded public improvements and notes the name was unknown in old files. The exchange ends with thanks for the privilege to publish the story.
A Par amount cameraman captured Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd and companions on the South Pole expedition in a two day Strand Theatre feature starting August 6. The film, titled With Byrd at the South Pole, records a 1680 mile flight amid extreme cold and danger, including engine warming tactics in 65 below zero weather, and portrays adventure humor and romance from the expedition.
Friends and relatives report Mrs Kate Beard traveling toward California with her niece Miss Sarah Keables. They reportedly stayed in Hinsonwells, Minnesota, enjoying good weather and a fine time despite heat.
A large attendance graced the Pella park last Saturday for a band concert directed by Mr. Ramsey and guest conductor Prof. Henry Cox of Omaha. The program featured selections including Slavonic Rhapsody and Morning Noon and Night in Vienna with a notable baritone and cornet duet by Henry Kuyper and Jerry Stureman.
Des Moines Register reports 19 year old Connors Bishop son of Phil Bishop suffered serious injuries when a tire blew out on the shale hauling truck sending it into a ditch at Linville. He was taken to Centerville hospital for surgery with injuries to head and face and other damages.
One day last week Dr F F Carpenter treated Ed Crane of Monroe for an injured foot. He showed a scar on his hand from a wound over 70 years old once treated by Dr L J Carpenter, father of Dr F F Carpenter. Crane is 88 and recalls incidents of earlier days.
Representatives from Thompson Motor Corp Muscatine Iowa visited Pella to discuss establishing a Littlemac auto factory with 250000 capital stock. Directors welcomed the prospect of jobs and city growth though caution remains as the Chamber debate proceeds.
Des Moines reports W H Vander Ploeg resigns as examiner in charge of four closed Des Moines banks effective July 15. He is elected president of Washington Park National Bank in Chicago and donor firm Foreman State Bank, with T J Nolan named receiver in charge of Iowa Loan and Trust Co and affiliated banks. Andrew notes Vander Ploeg’s success in liquidation and wishes him well in Chicago.
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