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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

Page

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Honored on the Same Occasion With Rev Brown

Rev R R Brown of Omaha spoke at the twenty eighth annual John Fletcher Commencement at the college gym. Thirty one graduates received BA degrees, with two honorary degrees awarded to Rev Brown and Arthur Remmel. Howard Hyde and Bernice Van Buren earned summa cum laude, Magna laude went to Harold Morris George Muzzey Dorothea Sanderson and Clifford Swanson in a ceremony highlighting scholarship.

Oskaloosa Herald R. R. Brown Omaha Nebr John Fletcher College Arden L. Bennett Philippine Islands Bennett Arthur K. Remmel Fort Wayne Ind Fort Wayne News: Sentinel Howard Hyde Almont N. Dak Bernice van Buren Pella Harold Morris Cak George Muzzey Waterlo Miss Dorothea Sanderson University Park Clifford Swaison Mediapolis

Three University Park Figures Named

Preston Carr of University Park, Miss Eunice Moorehead of University Park, and Miss Dorothy She don of Blanchard, N Dakota.

Preston Carr University Park Eunice Moorehead Dorothy Shedon Blanchard N. Dakota

Milo Man Recalls Drouth Like 1894 With Heat and Failing Crops

J F Moorhouse of Milo, a weather observer for decades, recalls 1894 as a dry hot year when April and May brought little rain, May frosts damaged crops, and July and August brought 100 degree highs and hot winds. He notes May the hottest and driest month on record and mentions severe chinch bug problems. A Kruseman is ill with asthma and heart trouble.

Drouth J. F. Moorhouse Milo Mr. Moorhouse

Proper Care of Auto Finishes and Weathering

Vehicle finishes like Duco and enamel degrade under months of sun exposure mainly due to ultra violet rays. Chalked pigment and Traffic Film dull surfaces. proper polishing with a safe solvent containing mild abrasives removes this film without harming underlying lacquer, delaying refinishing.

Peace Tree Honors Fallen Comrades at Barker Arboretum

W H H Barker, 94, Harvey, leads a Memorial Day peace gesture by planting a living Peace Tree at the arboretum gateway. He collaborates with fellow GR veterans Dennis Terry, W F Putman, and J A Lindsay to plant trees at government cemeteries and in schoolyards to symbolize universal peace and memory.

W. H. H. Barker Harvey United States Grand Army of the Republic Mr. Barker Dennis Terry W. F. Putman J. A. Lindsay

New Mail Box Law In Effect Reads Fine For Offenders

New postage enforcement under Roosevelt administration aims to curb mail box offenses. The law imposes up to 300 dollars fine for depositing mailable matter without paid postage in approved letter boxes on mail routes.

Roosevelt Post Office Department Postmaster’ General

Early Chicks Mean More Profits Says Poultry Specialist

Iowa State College Extension Service poultry expert W. R. W Whitfield warns hatcherymen face chick shortages or surpluses due to unpredictable hatch rates and demand. He notes many hatchery operators hold extra good chicks that could be absorbed by regular buyers.

Mr. Whitfield Hitfield W. R. W Whitfield Iowa State College Extension Service Whitfield

Call for bids for coal for City of Pella plant

The City of Pella Iowa invites sealed bids for lump mine run 3 inch crushed 2 inch crushed and steam coal for its Electric Light and Power Plant. Bidders must include a $100 certified check and agree to a $2000 bond. Bids due by 5 pm June 19 1934 with NRA compliance certificate.

Pella Iowa Electric Light and Power Towa NRA A. C. Kuyper

20th Century Comedy at Princess Theatre Osceola

John Barrymore stars in Columbia Pictures film 20th Century opening Sunday for 3 days at Princess Theatre Oskaloosa. Carole Lombard co stars with Barrymore praised by him as the greatest actress he has worked with.

Princess Theatre Oskaloosa John Barrymore Columbia Oshu~ Loosa Barrymore Carole Lombard Miss Lombard Columbia Pictures Garde Lombard

Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa

Notice is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa for the last will of Otto Van Speren deceased. A hearing is set for July 2 1934 in Knoxville Iowa where interested parties may be heard. Clerk Don L Remy Deputy L RK Clements Knoxville June 2 1984 Embattled steel labor leaders condemn Recovery Administrator Hugh Johnson's settlement proposal to President Roosevelt urging dismissal.

Marion County Towa Otto van Speren Knoxville Don L. Remy L. RK. Clements Hugh Johnson Roosvelt

Popcorn supplies exceed demand in 1933 crop

The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports popcorn production in 1933 fell to about 23.5 million pounds in Iowa Kansas and Nebraska from 42 million in 1932 and 36 million in 1931. Reduced acreage and hot mid summer drought cut yields while demand remains weak and many lots are ground for feed.

Bureau of Agricultural Economics Bureau Iowa Kansas Nebraska

Farmers weigh crop planting amid uncertain demand for pop core

A farmer notes cautious planting of crops due to unclear demand for pop core next fall and winter. He urges securing distant market contracts or local outlets before committing to crop plans, emphasizing risk if markets are unavailable.

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Rev. Brown Fletcher Milo Man A. Kruseman By “Hap” van Gorp United Paint & Body CO Peace City Electric Light Plant E. Hollebrands NASH F.C.B. Factory Lafayette F.C Nash Ambassador Special LaFayette A. B. van Walzer Athletic Unions Ilain Walzer’s Men’s and Boys’ Clothing High Avenue East
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