Rates for Electric Current Ordinance Adopted in 1934
The city of Pella Iowa passes Ordinance No 80 repealing No 73 and enacting new electric rates across multiple schedules for light power and cooking. The measure sets monthly minimum charges, tiered kilowatt hour rates, penalties and terms for adoption outside city limits and for private residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
K. W
H. P
K. W. Hr
Tside
T. G. Fultz
A. C. Kuyper
Easy life versus hard climb in public success
The author argues that only those on the common level have easy time while high climbers face greater challenges. To illustrate, the text notes Wayne Pos and Godfrey Bevans visiting Chicago for a few days to view the World’s Fair and reflect on public life success.
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Wayne Pos
Godfrey Bevans
Chicago
Ulster Classis notes licensure and ordination events
Ulster Classis reports May 25 licensure of Edgar De Graff of Ulster Park to preach for Ephratah church. June 20 license granted to John N Heidenreich from Pella Classis for licensure and ordination, ordained July 10 at West Hurley Reformed Church Zeno NY, with extensive ceremony and committee participation. The event included a marriage of Alexander Klementis and Thelma Beers and a reception for the new minister and bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar de Graff
Ulster Park
New Brunswick Seminary
Ephratah Church
Hope
John N. Heidenreich
Pella Classis
West Hurley
Zeno
N. Y
Classis
Beethoven
Daniel Lynch
J.B. Steketee
King
F. C. Duryee
James Cantine
Father
Lucas Boeve
C. C. Chilton
A. E. Oudemont
R. H. Beaumont
J. FP
Alexander Klementis
Thelma Beers
Heidenreich
Lynch
Simmons Brothers
Charles van Wyck Bedford
Rolscreen Bears Past Reasnor Club In Thrilling 7 6 Victory
More than 1,500 baseball fans watched Rolscreen edge Reasnor 7 to 6 in a tied seven inning contest. Weyers pitched well with solid support from bat and glove as Reasnor, one of the section’s strongest teams, lost a close battle. Score by innings shows late rallies and a decisive seventh. Shell tops Star in earlier game as Shell’s batteries include Donai Ver Meer against Star’s Sels Ten Magen and Van Niewaal Bey ert.
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Rolscreen
Reasnor
Weyers
Reasner
Shell
Star
Star Aggregation
Donai
Ver Meer
Sels
Ten Magen
van Niewaal
Beyert
For Sale Ads Full of Farm Goods and Cattle Trade
Local classified notes show market listings for upland prairie hay at 17 dollars per ton and baled alfalfa at 21 dollars per ton. Also noted are hogs and poultry in Chicago and a buyers call for slaughter cattle for Iowa Packing Co. Contact William Engbers by phone for details.
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Iowa Packing Co
Wm. Engbers
Pine Cones Found While Digging Farm Well Near Town
On a farm four miles northeast of town Paul Ver Meer and helpers digging a new well uncovered pine cones, wood bits, stones fused together, and leaves in a semi petrified state after 18 feet of digging. Local history traces the property through Scholte to Vogelaar and Ver Meer, with a past creek 18 feet deep and springs possibly feeding the current well that yielded 800 gallons in hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ver Meer
Pete Vogelant
Scholte
A. P. van Houweling
Dominic H. P. Scholte
Ldeal Holland Colony
Roziers
van Houweling
Pete Vogelaar
Vogelaar
Pella
Paul Meer
Ver Meer
Ben Vogelaar
Sales tax to reduce property levies in 1935 reports
James Maxwell dispatch to the Des Moines Register notes that substantial reductions in property taxes are expected in 1935 due to the sales tax. Ray Murphy, chairman of the state board of assessment and review, explains proceeds will fund administration costs, emergency relief, general state expenses, and county shares via equalized distribution, countering opposition rooted in ignorance of spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Maxwell
Des Moines Register
Ray Murphy
State Board of Assessment and Review
Little Criticam
Fred H. Wray
Honest effort beats wealth and committees in life
The piece argues that value of a person lies in the right attitude and ability to do worthwhile things, not in money. It warns that money alone cannot suffice and notes committees can delay action, yet being named to a committee does not excuse personal contribution or shared responsibility.
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Lieve
Benteco
Kellogg’s Corn
Benteco Creamery
Ines
Cascade Inn
Ulster
Rolscreen Bears
Reasnor Club
Roleen
Knotholers
Pella Markets
Hogs del
B. J. Brom Hatchery
John Langstraat
Columbus Street
W. Clement
Otley Phone 166
G. van Wyk
Forrest Ver Ploeg
G. J. Rouw
F. C. Warner
C. W. Huyser
Liberty St
Kuyper Sisters
Liberty Street
J. B. Tice
G. G. Bower
Searsboro
Towa
Chenyable Store
Joe Stienties
Ideal Pharmacy
Tunis Kooyman
East Second Street
Oakland
van Houweling Auto CO
Dodge
Plymouth
Van’s Motor Service
van Gorp
Clover Hay
Boemaat
Route
H. P. van Gorp
White Way Auto CO
Central States Gas Co
Neel Schuring
J. H. Shinn
John Gus van
Hoeksema Bros
Garag
Fred Lautenbach
Verle Ver Dught
Camay
Palmolive
ARGO
John den Hartog
Creamery
Jack Sprat
Fantana
Sunkist
Pearl
Wisconsin
Alaska
del Monte
Wheaties
P&gs
Bixby’s
Arede
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