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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
7
Business group proposes a mail campaign to raise funds for cancer control. A veterans organization agreed to lead, with August 5 set as start. Households receive appeal letters with return envelopes, aiming for a minimum quota of 100 dollars per unit to fund research and progress toward conquering cancer.
Tack Wesley Ruggles an Ottumwa man who recently worked on sewer construction was named a suspect in the Glen Koopman home invasion at 913 West Franklin Street. The incident occurred about 12:30 a.m. July 21 when a masked man assaulted Mrs Koopman, fled after a struggle, and prompted officers to link Ruggles to the case after a witness described him and factory workers identified him. He was later arrested in Oskaloosa, waived to the Grand Jury, bond set at 10000, and jailed in Marion County awaiting trial. He denied guilt and said memory failed him. He is divorced with a son living with his grandmother in Ottumwa.
The regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held Wednesday, August 3 instead of Tuesday, August 2 due to the State Auxiliary Meeting. Local members are advised to note the change and attend as scheduled.
By popular request the three act comedy Wild Ginger by Myrtle G Elsey will be rehearsed by the Beaver Society of the Otley Reformed Church under Rev Lester W Multer. It will be shown at Pella High School auditorium next week Friday August 5 at 8 00 o clock. Adults 25 cents for children under 12.
An announcement from the State University news bureau says the Oratorio King David by Honegger will be performed by a chorus of 100 voices and a small orchestra under Harold Stark at 1 p.m. July 30 on NBC. Le Cocq, attending summer session, will sing solos with Professor M. S. Thostenson in the chorus. Station WHO Des Moines will rebroadcast at 2 p.m. Saturday. On August 3 a full concert including a Bach cantata and the complete King David Oratorio will be heard over WSUL at 8 p.m. or at the University Union Building in Iowa City.
Reminder from Bob Klein president of the Chamber of Commerce urges citizens not to buy from door to door solicitors without proof of chamber approval. The plan allows only approved solicitors after review. doubtful cases are denied. Citizens should request credentials from any visitor with goods to sell or donations to solicit.
Don Rinner will judge cattle classes again at the county fair in Washington Iowa with Bill Lalaw assisting in selecting the grand champion steer. Bob Fincham extends dairy judging duties while Dale Williams returns to judge swine sheep colt and rabbit classes. Biuemaster and former agriculture teacher will judge poultry.
Good news for local builders as Pella Construction Company opens a sand and gravel pit six miles south of Pella on the Milledge farm. Previously they hauled gravel from the Des Moines River far away, but now they offer closer, better service for patrons.
Boat and Boatsma announce the August Sale starting Friday with Kroehler furnishings including davenports chairs bedroom suites dinettes and kitchen furniture plus carpets rugs and mattresses. The event features numerous value items and more stock listed in the ad.
The Pella Chamber of Commerce names officers and committee chairs for the new year with Bob Klein as president and William L. Bean as vice president. Directors include Harry Grond Kolenbrander and Connie Van Roekel among others. committees cover road, solicitation, college, industrial improvements, rural, trade extension, and Christmas activities chaired by multiple members.
The Pella Band will travel to Galesburg on Tuesday evening, August 2, to present a benefit concert sponsored by local businessmen. Proceeds aid church work. the event fosters North Country friendships and features light refreshments. If rain, the concert shifts to Wednesday at the same time in the public square.
The Girly Society of Ebenezer Reformed Church of Leighton will host a program and social on the church lawn the evening of Wednesday August 3. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Kiwanis Club of the Coffee Tuesday evening July 26 held a regular meeting with the theme Free Enterprise. Stewart Kiyper presented the sound motion picture Price of Freedom filmed by the National Association of Manufacturers. The program provoked thought and was enjoyed by attendees.
The Consistorial Union of Pella met in Sully Iowa at the new Reformed Church where Rev William Qows spoke on Life and Work of the Church in Canada. Officers elected included Dirk Van Qomen treasurer John De Prenger and Neal Dee among others with a social fellowship lunch to close.
Advertisement announces a hospital plan from a North Dakota company offering protection for hospital bills and medical care. The plan claims to cover medical costs and related services with specified limits and benefits, inviting readers to send for more details.
Members of the Van Veen Van Hemert Legion held the last regular meeting of the Legion Year Monday night with Commander J. Caldwell and Adjutant Gene Stientjes in charge. Officers were installed including Clar Van Niewanal as County Commander and Jacob Van Der Veer as Post Commander. The group approved mailing a monthly bulletin and adjourned with refreshments.
Harry G Beyer engineer on Union Pacific City of Los Angeles stayed at the controls to pull the train through a flaming gasoline truck explosion at the Montebello crossing. The 65 year old, son of John Beyer of Pasadena and nephew of Mrs Anne Biscott of Pella, saved about 150 passengers but died of burns.
A Tol based reunion marked by Homer Wagoner welcoming 1 brother Booth from California for their first meeting in 27 years during a recent visit.
The Pella Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an intensive fly control drive after residents complained of more flies than last year. A two-man sprayer team will operate with a colorless spray, covering streets and alleys and encouraging homeowners to treat nearby garbage cans and outbuildings during Fly Spraying Week.
T. Vander Tagt announces the appointment of Wendell Hill of Ma as assistant professor of physical education at Central College. He will coach basketball, assist Babe Tysseling in football, and teach the physical education class with Lubbers. Hill holds BA and MA from the University of Iowa, played varsity basketball and baseball, coached JV basketball, and recently coached in Macomb Illinois high school. He has pro basketball and baseball experience and was active in intramurals and choir. He and Mrs Hill will move to Pella in August. he is Wayne Hill's brother.
The Pella Municipal Band announces soprano Phyllis Hasselman will be the vocal soloist at the concert this Saturday night. Attendance from the organization is a pleasure and cooperation is the watchword.
A home orchard budding demonstration will be held Friday July 29 at the Terpstra farm one mile east on the Peoria road and one mile north. The home sits at the corner with the orchard just east of the farmstead. A horticultural department specialist from Iowa State College will instruct at 10:00 AM. Attendance is open to all interested.
More than 200 4 H girls will exhibit garments at Marion County Fair set for August 4 to 7. Entries install by 9 a.m. August 4 with booths and displays including club books posters and a phase of 4 H clothing. Judging by Mrs. William Imlaw of Indianola, a familiar figure at Rally Day. Demonstrations led by county officers Friday August 5 feature Yen and Yang A suries and other care topics with groups from Clay Dallas Franklin and more, plus talks and entertainment.
The Marion County Style Revue for 4 H club girls occurs starting Thursday at 3 00 p m with Mrs Arlene Im jaw as judge and finalists appearing Friday at 7 30 p m in front of the grandstand Mrs Lester Rankin is county chairman The county winner advances to the State Style Revue at the State Fair Contenders include Jobyna Rani Cherri Lola Pearson Ella Ream and Betty Bivans representing Victory Boosters of the Merry Mar Club with remaining clubs to select their entries at Achievement Days
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