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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1937
Page
5
Rolscreen plants in Pella surge with 150 workers as they shift from screens and blinds to complete windows. The idea, born three years ago by P H Kuyper, now yields a ready window with integral Venetian blind. A $100 deposited meter ing machine handles premium mail, signaling busy summer output and company growth.
In a building owned by Mrs H H Geelhoed the Wilson Jewelry store began during World War I about 20 years ago. S. Wilson, born in the Netherlands, learned watchmaking in his homeland and later ran the shop. In 1930 Miss Cornelia Wilson and Miss Marie Lefer bought it, now sole owners, with Mr Wilson staying active daily. Mrs Lefer had taught school before joining the business. The article notes apprenticeship customs in Holland and describes staff including William Bosch, a Central College graduate who trained in watchmaking in Peoria.
The Pella Chronicle urges a check for 1.50 to secure a one year subscription. A Mrs. A. O. Van Houwelingen of Otley Iowa writes requesting Saturday Specials and endorsing progressive merchants as beneficial for Marion County farmers.
The Chronicle lists birthday anniversaries for several residents: Mrs. M. H. Wonder Putte of Knoxville on July 24, Stuart Gond of Peoria Illinois on July 27, Eugene Earl Den Hartog’s son in Otley on July 9, N. Van Viidt of Pella on July 26, Miss Mattie Vriezelaar of Otley, Dewey Ford of Monroe, Betty Ries of Pella on July 28, Sheldon Howard Vos of Pella on July 29, Mrs. J. M. Vriezelaar Otley, Miss Angeline Waardhuizen of Pella on August 2, and Betty Jean Van Heukelom of Pella on August 1. The note asks readers to submit additional dates by postcard.
The Mail and Argonne Rug sold to the highest bidder last Monday at Wormhoudt Son Furniture. Mrs. P. J. Van de Geest of Tainter won the rug after a two week sidewalk test and thorough cleaning. Owner Mr. Wormhoudt praised the result and the Masland Argomeng value.
Sioux City Seed Co enlarges the Woodrow building on East Franklin street to handle a growing seed corn processing operation. About 200 workers process tassels in the fields while 25 drying and storage bins, two furnaces with 1 million B T units per hour, and enhanced floor space prepare for full equipment rollout in six weeks under manager Mr. McDonald. The plant aims to educate farmers on hybrid corn and expects several hundred more acres planted next year.
Harold Ver Meer of Marion County was chosen to speak on the Saturday noon radio program about the baby beef club work. Introduced by county club agent Mer vin Zeller, he outlined Marion County 4-H activities and gave a talk on feeding and handling baby beef calves and the local program.
A keen observer notes lack of marked parking spaces at the swimming pool. Cars park poorly, wasting space and hindering others. The writer urges clear regulations or drivers to park considerately and allow room for more vehicles.
A 1987 band concert program lists pieces including Chinese Intermezzo and Descriptive Overture. Performances feature Vocal Solo by Miss Ann Tysseling and selections like Ariane Overture and The Love Bug Will You If You Don't Watch Tom.
Wormhoudt and Son, local furniture dealers, announce a mid-summer sale with bargains on furniture, rugs, and linoleums. A full page ad on page five highlights some of the prices and invites readers to visit the store to choose items.
The Pella boards tale two new teachers to fill vacancies. Miss Phyllis Lockhart will teach English and coach dramatics at the high school, working with Miss Hopley from Atlantic. Miss Jane Gosselink becomes acting principal, while Mr. Charles Claypool of Shenandoah is elected coach, joining Mr. Nutting in sharing roles across high and junior high.
A refined Vis Barber Shop advertises restful surroundings and superior workmanship. The copy also references Van Sittert's Dry Goods as a contextual element, signaling a local business environment. The fragment suggests a period advertisement tone emphasizing quality and shop adjacency.
Henry Visser of south town pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated after a collision near the Dixie Oil station. Tone Klein of East First and James Shine Koopmans were also arraigned. Klein and Koopmans received chances to plead as the case for driving intoxication was continued. Visser paid an 85 fine.
Justice of Peace R Vander Ploeg notes an epidemic of bad check writing in Pella. Not all offenders are locals but they are in the majority. He says a local warrant costs 1.50 including warrant docketing and service. A nonlocal case for 2.10 ended up costing 6.70.
City council approved renewal of boiler and machinery insurance for the municipal light plant. Hartford Steam Boiler and Inspection Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn. was chosen after discussion with three bids. Coverage totals $60,000 for three years with full loss protection. Local reps Tautenbach and Ver Dught are involved.
The Shell Oilers from Pella defeated Taintor 6 to 3 in a lively game. Battery was Wisse and Boyert for Pella. The local team has played several matches this season. Next game is at Pershing Friday night.
Gerrit M. De Wild near the river bottom and William Van Maren's farm are noted for corn reaching 12 feet. Tennis Goemaat, two miles west of Leighton, crops 11 feet tall, adding up to a notably tall corn year for the area.
The city observes Monroe Day at the municipal swimming pool with many residents expected to attend. Free admission tickets are available from local Monroe merchants and a five cent tower rental is charged. Knoxville Day recently succeeded, raising hopes for another strong event.
The West Market wading pool remains a popular spot for town youngsters while the Federated Club reports strong praise for the project yet notes funds are below the need. Workmen contributed wages with amounts listed and local businesses and individuals are thanked for support.
Miss Emily Kuyper leaves Pella on Saturday July 31 to attend the International Encampment of Girl Scouts at Camp Briarcliff Manor New York. She was chosen from all eligible Iowa Girl Scouts to represent the state and her local troop.
William Schreiner city superintendent of streets advertises for men to work on city water mains. The project, needed mainly for fire protection, will run on streets in the south and north ends and begin once enough labor is secured amid a harvest season labor shortage.
Simon Heemstra formerly led Central Indus tries at Central College has joined Ford Motor Co as sales promotion manager in Plainfield Indiana. He and Mrs Heemstra and two children left for their new home. He praised his time in Pella and the city while expressing regret at leaving.
Mr and Mrs Henry Pothoven and Mrs Nellie Van Arkel traveled to Iowa City on Wednesday to bring back Henry Pothoven who has been receiving treatment in the hospital there. Henry remains confined to a cast.
Local notice invites residents to enroll in swimming lessons and free swim at Pella pool with schedules for men women and youths. It outlines class times from 9:30 to 7:30 and lists stringent hygiene and safety regulations, including required showers and prohibitions on street clothes and certain behaviors.
PPA Officer De Hog, serving Mons, was instructed to appear at the mayor's office as part of an announced action to curb curbside parking near the curb on Saturday nights. The effort aims to stop overparking and enforce new restrictions locally.
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