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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

8

Bette Davis Jezebel at Rivola Oskaloosa Saturday

Bette Davis stars in Jezebel at the Rivola Theatre Oskaloosa for three days starting Saturday June 18. Cameramen praise her dimples as a key charm while the cast features George Brent Henry Fonda Margaret Lindsay Fay Bainter Donald Crisp and Richard Cromwell under William Wyler's direction.

Bette Davis Rivola Theatre Oskaloosa Bette New Orleans George Brent Henry Fonda Margaret Lindsay Fay Bainter Donald Crisp Richard Cromwell William Wyler

Auto Repair Ad At Hoeksema Bros Garage

Attention auto owners bring us your magneto troubles parts and service O and P Tire and Battery Service Trico windshield wiper service complete stock of parts for repairs Hoeksema Bros Garage.

O & P Tire & Battery TRICO Hoeksema Bros

Prairie City Sets June 29 Vote on Electric Franchise

Prairie City plans a special election Wednesday June 29 to vote on an ordinance granting Des Moines Electric Light Co. a 25 year franchise to construct and operate an electric plant. The ordinance was adopted by the town council May 25.

Prairie City Des Moines Electric Light Co

Momyer Wins All Precinct Votes for County Auditor

In a tight Republican primary Ralph Momyer swept every vote in his precinct against John R. Hall. Supporters rallied firmly as reports show a unanimous result across the precinct, described with local pride as cooperation with a capital C.

Ralph Momyer John R. Hall Momyer

Garbage collection schedule notice for residents

Garbage will be collected twice a week on Tuesday and Fridays U readers are asked to keep cans near the curb or alley Do not place glass tin cans grass or weeds in the garbage Charges are $1.60 per season in advance This rate is under 3 cents per trip Call Black 233 for Vander Beek Satisfactory Service or Money Refunded.

Black G. J. Vander Beek

Obituary of Tunis Van Klootwyk From Iowa Family

Tunis Van Klootwyk born August 11 1865 at Pella Iowa died June 4 1938 at Mater hospital Knoxville Iowa. Survived by wives Mary DeBont Nellie Engelhoven Mary Terpstra and many children grandchildren and siblings. Funeral held at Christian church with Rev M M Pigg interment in Pella Iowa.

Tunis van Klootwyk John van Klootwyk Pella Iowa Mater Hospital Knoxville Mary DeBont John Gilby N. D Fred William Grinell Henry Harmon Lester Indianola Clarence Nellie Eng Marion County Dallas The Christian Church M. M. Pigg

Fishermen Arrested For Breaking Laws

Two Marion county fishermen were arrested by Dan Nichols and Art Cecil for fishing without a license and taking crappies during closed season. Cecil received three days in jail while Clint Mattox of Bussey paid a $10 fine and costs. Their cases were heard in Justice J. M. Elam's Oskaloosa court.

Marion County Dan Nichols Art Cecil Tracy Clint Mattox Bussey J. M. Elam Oskaloosa

Local families visit and call around town events

Mr and Mrs Earl Northcutt spent Tuesday evening in the Jessi e Hill home. Mr and Mrs Dirk Monsma and son Dwight visited in the Russell Renaud home Tuesday evening. Mrs Harry Williams and daughters were New Sharon callers Tuesday afternoon. Mrs John Willemsen and son Henry of Lynnville visited in the Guy Elscott home Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Dirk Monsma were Oskaloosa callers Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Wanders and family visited in the John Elscott home Sunday after Nola and Gordon Monsma visited in the John Elscott home Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Marshall Meredith and family were Sunday dinner guests in the parental Bert Meredith home in Lynnville. Jean Gause is spending a few days with her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Lester Gause Sr. Glen Elscott spent Saturday and Sunday with his cousin, Clarence Brand near New Sharon. Several of this community attended the Children s Day program in the Methodist Church in Taintor Sunday evening.

Earl Northcutt Jessie Hill Dirk Monsma Dwight Russell Renaud Harry Williams New Sharon John Willemsen Henry Lynnville Guy Elscott Oskaloosa Lewis Wanders John Elscott Nola Gordon Monsma Marshall Meredith Bert Meredith Jean Gause Lester Gause Sr Glen Elscott Clarence Brand Taintor

Rose Hill Family Visit Near Chicago Weekend

Rose Hill Carl Shannon of Chicago spent the weekend of June 4 with his two young daughters who reside with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Vantante Mr and Mrs L Ver Mrs Jennie Van Viet Sterrenberg of Pella John Vanden Berg home Tuesday afternoon Miss Jennie Vander Zyl of Orange City had been with relatives and friends in the area.

Carl Shannon Chicago Albert Vanante L. Ver Jennie van Viet, Sterrenberg Pella John Vanden Berg Jennie Vander Zyl Orange City

Insurance and savings offer from Win Dieloman

Win Dieloman of Sully Iowa advertises farm and city property insurance plus crop and auto coverage with low rates. He urges starting a savings account with life insurance for retirement income and invites inquiries by phone at 50 Sully or by mail at P O Box 146.

Sully Dieloman Iowa

Spanish American War Veterans Encampment at Marshalltown

The 82nd annual United Spanish War Veterans encampment will occur in Marshalltown from June 19 to 22 with a Sunday morning service at the Presbyterian Church and a joint session with the Auxiliary on June 20. A parade and banquet will follow, culminating with officers elected and installed on June 22. Notables include Congressman Lloyd Thurston and Senators Guy Gillette Clyde Herring.

United Spanish War Veterans Marshalltown Indusiy Presbyterian Chotel 49Th Town Volunteer Infantry Orde Snaix Veterans and Allied Organizations Iowa Soldiers Home United Spanish American War Veterans of Towa Lloyd Thurston Guy Gillette Clyde Herring The Veterans and Auxiliary Coliseum

One Armd Paper Hanger in Iowa Highlighted by Dispatch

A recent press dispatch from Springfield Nebraska reports Harry Armes described as the one armed paper hanger of Iowa. The note mentions his control and reputation, with details limited to the source fragment.

Control Iowa Springfield, Neb Harry Armes

One-armed paper hanger excites Cantril town baseball fans

Bud Warner of Cantril Iowa is a one-armed paper hanger who paints as well. He plays for the local baseball team with a strong one-handed swing, solid fielding, and speedy base running, earning respect from all players.

Welll Towa Lloyd Bud) Warner Cantril Iowa Bud

Wentworth College Courses Highlighted By President

Pre engineering and aviation are featured as top programs alongside pre journalism and dental courses. Col. Sandford Sellers, A.M. LL. D., president, assures students of the very best at Wentworth Catalog.

Wentworth Col

One Armed Paper Hanger Recalled In Home Decor Work

The article recalls the old story of the one armed paper hanger with hives. Mr. Warner is asked if he has had them. He replies humorously while applying wallpaper to a ceiling. Also mentions brine salt to keep walks weed free and a claim about 50,000 eggs laid per production day.

Warner Oskaloosa Herald

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