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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1938
Page
6
The Chamber of Commerce plans an Aug 2 picnic at West Park for all member families. Attendees bring baskets and begin at 6:30 PM, followed by a Pella band concert directed by Hugo W. Kuyper at West Market.
A July 8 observance at Addisville Reformed Church Richboro Pa marks ten years of pastoral partnership with Rev Harold H Klein. Members of the consistory attended, a silent tribute honored three deceased local members, and a surprise party presented the pastor and wife with a chair. An album of congregational snapshots was created by junior class students. A poem of appreciation appears on the album front. The pastor recently declined a call from Red Bank New Jersey. An ad from LeCocq Cafe features a polar bear with a Furnas Vee Cream sundae in the window drawing attention.
Wormhoudt & Son, local furniture dealers, report Swedish modern as the latest home furnishings trend after attending the National Home Furnishings Show in Chicago. About 850 manufacturers showcased designs at the American Furniture Mart, with 8500 buyers from 48 states and foreign countries in attendance.
Eva La Reen Purcell, primary teacher in Pella Iowa, asks the local Board of Education for release to accept a promotion in Spencer Town Iowa. The board will likely grant the request if terms of the contract are met. A replacement may not be sought due to small next year enrollment.
Eight years after moving from the Virginia hills to the prairies of Iowa to start life anew, T. H. Sadler, publisher of the Pe Chronicle, returns to Huntington West Virginia. He finds a city grown into a metropolis of 100000 with bustling development and a progressive spirit. The Huntington Herald-Dispatch notes his observations on changes from his youth including a vanished Hanley home at Fifth Avenue and Tenth Street, once a symbol of the fashionable residential district. Mr Sadler plans to visit Virginia kin before continuing on to meet relatives he has never seen. The Rev R R Sadler, from Beckley, will take over local Baptist churches while he stays in Huntington.
A light rain dispersed last week's crowd but the band resumes with the best numbers from the program, plus new pieces. The men’s trio joins Miss Esther Beerends for fast vocal work and the unpaid guest soloists receive strong audience encouragement. The program features The Three Blind Mice, The Liberty Bell March, Goofus Medley, Latin Quartet from Gold Diggers in Paris, Song of Love, Bennett’s Military Escort, and more with varied interpretive styles.
Central College Ladies Auxiliary learns of a gift worth 800 from Mrs Kate De Rany Carl. Her lifelong involvement with Central began near its start as classes met in the De Booy home. Though ill health prevented schooling, she funded a maintenance endowment of 509 in 1930 through Dr D J Greysteen of Alton and J Hi Cole of Miller.
Pella merchants announce a coordinated sale for next weekend offering seasonal merchandise at discounted prices. The event aims to draw a large crowd from the city and countryside, with profits sacrificed to keep staff working and build goodwill for Pella. The Chronicle plans extra editions to spread the news.
Joe Vander Heiden and his daughter Bernice were injured in a collision on the trunk road when Laurence Schippers from a byroad crossed into the Nash car owned by Cornelius Schippers. The Nash spun, hit a fence post and rolled twice. Both Vander Heidens were treated at Mercy hospital and later sent home. The Schippers vehicle sustained front-end damage. no injuries were reported there.
We express sincere thanks to all who offered help and sympathy during illness and after the death of our wife and sister. Special appreciation to those who sent flowers. Harry Vanden Berg Cecil Morrison Herman H Vanden Berg.
Routine session focused on the 26 thousand dollar budget and upcoming tax levy. Debate over consolidating department funds. Objections hearing date set for August 2 at the next regular meeting. John A. Klein’s driveway widening petition approved for safety.
The July issue of the Iowa Rural Letter Carrier features a two page ad sponsored by several businessmen and the Chamber of Commerce inviting Iowa rural letter carriers to convene in Pella for the 1939 convention. The notice promises hospitality and a memorable welcome with planning decisions to be finalized Saturday and cites funding by Rural Carrier W. S. Van Hemert for the event.
Thelma Matson Conrey, former employee in the Knox ville treasurer's office, confessed to stealing 2098.58 during 1937 to March this year. Shortage totals 2194.04 across periods with 96.46 discrepancy linked to office routine errors. She admitted withholding 1000 Dallas school warrant, 325 withheld, 304.61 tax refunds, and burning receipt stubs after Jan 1 1938. she is to be arraigned at 1:30 this afternoon.
Pella High School will use the Smith Hughes plan to fund improvements in Home Economics and Agriculture study. Carpenters under Robert Lautenback are enlarging quarters while ventilation work proceeds in the new wing. Mrs Lamb prepares for leadership of Home Economics.
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