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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
7
Office force of the Rolscreen Co gave a farewell dinner at Central Park Cafe for Hubert Moore who is leaving for his home in Bitburga. Flowers were arranged as centerpieces and guests were seated at smaller tables.
George A. Jewett and N. C. Towne meet in reminiscence of childhood pranks and shared college days at Central College Pella Ia. Jewett laughs over half forgotten tricks while Towne recalls arriving in 1882 and their annual pilgrimages to commencements over the years.
Veterans recall youth during the Civil War era. Mr. Jewett, age 13 at outbreak, stayed home to farm and study nightly while his peers, including Mr. Towne who left Central College at the war's start, longed to enlist. They mention a boy named Tommy Cox, 13, known among friends.
A recent M E Circle gathering at Mrs Har ley Bakers home on Columbus Street drew good attendance with a business session followed by sewing and visiting. Des Moines guest Mrs Hurt joined Miss Lucy Huber as an out of town visitor. Friday tea by Second Reformed Ladies Aid Society attracted over 80 attendees supporting Central College Auxiliary with Mrs G Rysdam chairing.
Otley notes report several medical procedures including tonsil removals for J M Van Vliet and Warren Sandmier and two Waardhuizen children. Dozens recover from injuries and illnesses, with the Aalbers family facing multiple ailments. Clarence Vogelaar breaks a leg from a swing accident while Portinga child returns from Oskaloosa surgery. Otley Savin Bank interior redecorated.
Grain cutting, interrupted by recent rains, has resumed and the crop appears very good if harvested and threshed at the proper time. Hay crop also looks abundant. Read the Chronicle Want Ads.
A dense compilation of local sales including furniture, rugs, a child's bed, and a variety of cattle listings with prices and contact names. Also featured are used cars and trucks for sale from multiple dealers, farm equipment, vegetables, and a manual painter service. Contact details and phone numbers accompany most offerings.
Quotations from the Farmers Co operative Exchange in Pella Iowa present price points for corn oats rye and hay with bid and asking levels for local farmers and merchants. The report notes market activity during early trading hours and indicates changes from prior sessions.
A clipped Chronicle Want Ad note explains a vandalism incident in the composing room. The editor apologizes for the paper's shabby appearance and vows thorough retaliation if future threats arise, naming the offender as the culprit behind the break-in.
Mrs. Neal Toom and Mrs. Rex Rawley with son Vinton visited the N. Van Lint home the past week. Mrs. Wm. Van Hemert and children visited P. A. Bogaard on Friday. Henry Van Lint visited his parents Sunday. Mrs. Lane Rus and children visited P. J. Van Steenwyk. Miss Caroline Roorda of Harvey visited her sister Mrs. John Synhorst. Mrs. John Vander Kamp, ill for some time, is not improving much.
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