Delegates Named for Marion County Convention at County Seat
County seat delegates are named for the Republican and Democratic conventions to be held Saturday June 30 at 11 am in Knoxville. Republicans nominate for sheriff recorder and the 1935 board term while Democrats choose a short supervisor candidate. Delegates from Pella and surrounding areas are listed with ward by ward allocations and names from the primary election returns.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Pella
Boy Scouts Aid Drowning Boy Rescue on River Trip
Billy Muilenburg, son of Mr and Mrs Inor Muilenburg, was saved from drowning Saturday afternoon after venturing across the Des Moines river at Eddyville. Disregarding warnings, he repeatedly crossed to a sand bar and sank twice before Wayne Johnson and William Thayer reached him. The Boy Scout group carried him to the river bar where first aid revived him.
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Eddyville
Billy Muillenburg
Inor Muilenburg
Billy
Des Moines
Rthur Algood
Wayne Johnson
William Thayer
Boy Scout
Fish Die Off In Des Moines River Near Knoxville
Fishermen report dead and gasping fish in the Des Moines River north of Knoxville as water rises. Suspected causes include pollution from Des Moines factories or mud and impurities from recent high water.
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Des Moines River
Knoxville
Des Moines
Praise for Pella Visit by Widick Instructors Learnings
Widick, cooking school instructor sponsored by Slob Bros with Blair Milling Co and Samuel Mahon and Co, praised Pella and its citizens. A Blair Milling Co salesman cited a Miss Widick letter praising Pella as a fine place for cooking schools, noting Legion Hall as the venue, attentive attendees, and thoughtful questions from the ladies. The letter expresses hope for another visit.
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Widick
Another Way To Retire Scrip
A leading business man proposes retiring scrip by stamping one note with the total stamps needed for several notes, retiring that single note and freeing others. He cites paying a large bill and retiring several notes to clear the slate. He urges Chamber of Commerce action to test this method and speed up retirement of the notes in circulation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Prayer Meeting Well Attended at First Reformed Church
The union prayer service at the First Reformed church Wednesday evening drew a large crowd with fervent prayers for relief from the drought, quelling unrest in industry, and measures to aid agriculture. It was the second such gathering after a Monday night event that filled the church capacity.
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Dreath
Death summons W Van Zomeren in Iowa at 76
Walter Van Zomeren Sr died Sunday at his home 222 Oskaloosa street at age 76 years 6 months 22 days Funeral services were held Tuesday from his home and Second Christian Reformed church with interment in Oakwood Born in Holland he came to the United States 27 years ago settling in Pella He worked at a brick yard and Garden City Feeder works before retirement Survived by ten children and many grandchildren and a sister in Holland
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Walter van Zomeren
Oskaloosa Street
Second Christian Reformed Church
R. J. Danhof
Oakwood
Holland
Mr. van Zemeren
Netherlands
Pella
South Pella
Garden City
van Zomeren
van Zemeren
Monroe
Tunis
Oskaloosa
John de Kock
Lou Beerends
Prairie City
S. A. Kooyman
Pete Broem
Leighton
Walter, Jr
Gerritt Leighton
R. Vander Waal
Redlands
Cal
Henry Keuning
Henry Neyenesch Predicted Rain On June 20
The report notes Henry Neyenesch claimed rain would fall on every June 20 for 40 years with minor exceptions and confirms a light shower occurred. It also mentions a separate fire on the second floor of A. A. Schneiderhahn Co. at 1022-24 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Saturday night causing damage to the entire stool.
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Henry Neyenesch
Mr. Neyenesch
Neyenesch
A. A. Schneiderhahn Co
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Demand grows for individual liquor sale permits
Slight demand for individual liquor purchase permits was noted as they went on sale Saturday.
Missouri farmer with hog grows three hams from two
A Missouri farmer breeds a hog with three hind legs claiming three hams grow where two would. The remark notes the oddity but adds that pork prices are too low to encourage even the best intentions of hog producers.
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Missouri
Attempted Auto Theft at Alderman Den Adel Home
Late Saturday night thieves tried to steal Alderman A. Den Adel’s car from his East Washington Street garage. One end of the door was lifted while the other end remained locked. Den Adel armed himself and cut a forehead gash in the dark during the scuffle. An auto was also stolen near John De Kock’s farm and another vehicle stripped elsewhere Friday night.
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A. den Adel
East Washington Street
den Adel
John de Kock
Saturday Night Concert Program by Pella Band
The Pella band directed by Hugo W. Kuyper presents a Saturday program featuring Garden City March Sanglear Stand Up and Cheer Hermit of Kildare Frasquita Serenade Lehar The Bell Ringers Festival King Til String Along With You Warren Dubin Love and Friendship Brooks Horn and Clarinet Duet Dykstra Waechter Moonlit Garden King Riptide Kahn Donaldson Goddess of the Dawn Losey Law and Order March Alford.
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Pella
Hugo W. Kuyper
Garden City
Sanglear
Brown & Akst
Hermit of Kildare
Holmes
Mr. Waechter
King Riptide
Kahn &Donaldson
Goddess of the Dawn
Losey
Law and Order
March—Alford
Must Register All For Hire Trucks In Iowa
F C Eslick announces northern Iowa districts registered the For Hire truck and southern districts start today. The code requires all for hire trucks nationwide to register by June 13. States already under registration report rapid owner compliance and eagerness to join the code.
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F. C. Eslick
Iowa State Code Authority
Eslick
Mrr
National Code Authority of
Washington, D. C
Sales Tax Permits Should Be Obtained
A state board inspector urged all retailers of tangible personal property to apply for business permits. Casual farm sales are not taxed, but regular daily sales such as milk or butter routes are taxable. Permits and tax collection are required for those operating a regular retail business. Applications are available from Hugo Juyper, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
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State Board of Review
Hugo Juyper
The
Chamber of Commerce
Stay in Y M C A Camp Letter From Fred Heerema
Fred Heerema writes from a Y M C A camp describing a fine time with a free trip. He mentions Mayor Lew of Des Moines visiting by campfire and giving a speech on Kentucky. He notes swimming, woodcraft making an aeroplane, a Chap el Point service, boating, and baseball. He lists his teacher Sylvan Kraus and ends with cabin details and a wrist band made for his sister.
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Tom
Lewis
Des Moines
Y. C
Kentucky
Lincoln School
Chapel Point
Sylvan Kraus
Fred Heerem
RolScreen Sees Big Difference Over Last Year
RolScreen reports a sharp year over year upturn with the office and factory expanded from 20 to 50 employees. The Chicago agency for Venetian blinds through Marshall Field Co. is now handling sales in that city. Recent local jobs include blinds installed at Dr J E Shultz’s dental office and the Sam Van Vliet property on Broadway where Mr and Mrs J Gilbert Boat have moved.
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Rosscreen Co
Chicago
Marshall Field Co
J. E. Shultz
Sam van Vliet
Broadway
Another Fire At Southend Dump
Southend residents faced a second blaze at the college athletic field dumping ground within days. Fire crews battled a larger, more dangerous fire Tuesday night at 8:30 PM, finally subduing the flames with only rubbish damage reported. Citizens speculated on mysterious origins as crowds created hazardous conditions for pedestrians and motorists.
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College Athletic Field
Vander Meide dies at Evans aged 70
Anthony Vander Meide of Evans died at his home Sunday afternoon June 17 after a brief illness. He was 70 years old. Survived by seven children James L Elizabeth Kathleen W Esther M Carl and Walter R one brother William Vander Meide of Pella and one sister Mrs Ollie Krieling of Pella. Funeral at Powers Funeral home Tuesday at 2 30 burial in Porterville Cemetery west of Leighton.
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Anthony Vander Meide
Evans
James L
Elizabeth
Kathleen W
Esther M
Carl
Walter R
Wiliam Vander Meide
Pella
Ollie Krieling
Powers Funeral
Porterville
Leighton
Oskeloosa Herald
Wanted Good Soaking Rain Promised in Classified Ad
Hiawatha Daily World printed a humorous classified note by R. W. Pritchard seeking rain. A half inch of rain fell within a few hours, prompting a reprint in the Chronicle. The item playfully guarantees results and calls for rain immediately.
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Hiawatha, Kansas
R. W. Pritchard
Hiawatha Daily World
Chronicle
Fire Threatens Star Oil Tanks In Shed Blaze
A fire near Star Oil Company tanks in a shed sparked by an suspected electrical short endangered the tanks and nearby property. Firemen rushed to the scene and confined the blaze to the shed. One year earlier the company lost tanks to a previous fire.
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Star Oil Company
Kire
Star Oil Co
Screen Showing At Park Tonight at Van Houweling Auto Co
The Van Houweling Auto Co invites the public to a free car show featuring Dodge and Plymouth models at their garage this afternoon and in Central Park tonight at 8. If it rains the event moves to the garage. Two noted auto race figures Oldfield and Arnold and World's Fair scenes will be highlighted to attendees.
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the van Houweling Auto Co
Dodge
Plymouth
Central Park
Oldfield
Arnold
Winning Essay In Late Contest
A letter from Fred Heerema, winner in a Chronicle contest for Y.M., GC, A. Camp membership, dated May 28, 1934, at Pella Iowa. He expresses desire to attend camps, enjoys outdoor activities, woodwork, reading, and meeting new friends, and mentions his lack of prior camp overnight experiences as well as interest in swimming and sports.
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Fred Heerema
Y. M, GC
The
Chronicle
West First St
Pella
Iowa
Dr M Kramer Announces Pella Practice at Home Address
Dr M Kramer states he has returned to Pella to resume his medical practice. His office is his residence at 1100 Lincoln Street, inviting both old and new patients to call.
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Pella
Wardens Run Down Violators in Des Moines River Drive
A weekend push by game wardens in this territory led to 12 arraignments before Justice Clarence Ogden in Beacon with suspended fines. Wardens Tom Johnston and George Killenger led the effort on the Des Moines River last week. The arrests cover fishing without licenses, seining with nets, and related violations, with several sentences suspended on payment of costs and license purchases. Large net confiscations accompanied the actions as nine defendants were sentenced at a Friday Oska loosa session following a Thursday court. Several cases remain pending.
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Clarence Ogden
Beacon
Tom Johnston
Sigourney
George Killenger
Indianola
Des Moines
Zack McCombs
Tracy
Morgan Howell
Billie Howell
Oskaloosa
J. L. McDonald
Albert Miller
Pershing
Ben Beyer
Anne Beyer
Grant Ven Zee
Pella
Burt Blom
John H. Boot
Bert Beyer
Leighton
Jake Spoelstra
New Sharon
Oskaloosa Herald
Salvation Army In Good Concert Here Thursday
A large crowd gathered in Central Park for the Salvation Army Band of Newton. The concert was varied and interesting, with no admission charged and a collection taken to cover travel expenses, though the amount is not stated.
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Central Park
Salvation Army Band of
Newton
Dutch Inn Cafe Moves to New Quarters
Tom Wade proprietor announces Dutch Inn cafe relocation from the building next door to Tysselings shoe store into the former Royal Cafe quarters a few doors north. The remodeled building offers improved facilities and invites both old and new customers to visit.
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Dutch Inn Cafe
Tom Wade
Tysseling
Royal Cafe
Jade
Federal regulation push and storms ripple through headlines
Senator Morris Sheppard pushes a new federal liquor regulation plan while a hurricane at Morgan City Louisiana damages most buildings and knocks out power. Rail workers gain a one year insured pension under Crosser bill. Boston University president jokes about the word cocky in a baccalaureate. Paris radio resumes religious lectures amid protests. Governor Langer and co-defendants convicted of defrauding the U.S. government. A month old baby with 50 fractures survives, baffling medicine. Roosevelt signs extension of bank deposit insurance and raises guarantees. Comedian Eddie Cantor quips about married life and courts. A Los Angeles dancer, Hazel Pierce, dies after plunging from a fourth-floor apartment. Congress edges toward adjournment as new bills surge. Roosevelt urges united action after NRA. Hal Skelly killed in a train crossing incident. Railroads cut vacation travel rates. Iowa judge blocks a municipal power plant. Tete Des Morts sees a new assessor after 50 years. Madison county farmers use emergency tactics to save corn. A teen dies in an abandoned mine shaft. Iowa trims payroll and staff in state departments. Rural rehabilitation programs begin this month.
City dads postpone big business on coal bids and power rates
City council delayed action on coal bids and a new light and power rate for heavy users after executive session. Five coal dealers submitted bids within code prices from 2.25 to 4.15 but one company offered only code figures. Dust at the athletic field prompted no action, with a resolution leaning to college authorities for fencing the area.
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Napper
Paul Vander Zyl
Diamond Block
Cal Co
Did Not Go Far Enough With It
Harry Viersen believed killing a snake could bring rain. He shot a snake on his lawn and killed it, but no rain fell. The mistake noted was not hanging the snake in the tree from which it fell, which would have supposedly prompted rain, a point the discussion corrected Monday.
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Harry Viersen
Osteopaths Convene in Ames for June Meeting
Osteopaths in Ames Iowa will hold the first district educational meeting at Memorial Union Hall Tuesday June 26 at 1 30 p m Dr James Stinson of the Chicago College of Osteopathy a nationally known figure will lead the program The event is part of a statewide educational drive sponsored by the Iowa Osteopathic Society with Dr F A Gordon of Marshalltown as president.
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Daniel L. Marsh
Boston University
Memorial Union Hall
Ames
Iowa
James Stinson
Chicago College of Osteopathy
The
Lowa Osteopathic Society
F. A. Gordon
Marshalltown
Court Orders County Offices to Close Thursday Afternoons
The Davis County courthouse offices will close at noon each Thursday through August 30 under a court order signed by Judge E. K. Daugherty of Ottumwa. The rule follows a summer practice adopted by attorneys bankers dentists and other professionals to close Thursday afternoons.
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Davis Count
E. K. Daugherty
Ottumwa
Keepin
Death of Rev. L. Colyn in California
Word of the death reaches this city of Rev. L. Colyn whose home was in Pasadena California. He died Thursday June 14 after years of ill health which prevented him from ministry. He left Pel la seven years ago and was born here. Surviving are his widow two daughters and several relatives including a brother and a son.
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L. Colyn
Pasadena
Calif
Rev. Colyn
Pella
Ohe
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T. Verros
Clarence van Vark
Peter Tysseling
L. F. Bousquet
H. J. Rhynsburger
G H. Vanden Berg
Geo. Ver Sbteeg
E. C. Beaning
John Kaldenburg
Chas
Den‘wuis
Marjorie Avery
Andrew van der W. Pella
D. C. Remaud
Bessie Brooks
Democra
A. T. Terlouw
F. W. Mathes
John Scheinckhoven
D. D. Dieleman
Elmer van Zee
M. T. Kamerick
John van Zee
Harold Veenstra
Gerrit Hoekama
John de Haas
Gerrit Brand
J. H. Renvers
Ed.Schakel
T. H. Klein
Levi Dykstra
Eva Stubenrauch
H. F. Johnson
T. H. Kaldenburg
H. H. Sadler
Cornelia Wilson
Diller van der Ploeg
Gerrit Roorda
John Sybenga
Geo. A. Stout
Fred Lankelma
Wm. Lubberden
John van Ee
Bert Menninga
Boy Scouts
Miss Widick
W. van Zomeren
Don Adel
Y. M. Camp
Southend
A. Vander Meide
Y. G
Fairfield
Miss Ver Heul
Yore
Heerema
M Kramer, M.D
Salvation Army
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Congress
Morgan City
Gulf of Mexico
Roosevelt
Crosser
White House
Paris
Department of Communications
William Langer
N. Dakota
United States
Indianapolis
Ind
Carolin Ruby Mercer
Eddie Cantor
Hazel Juanita Pierce
Los Angeles
Miss Pierce
West Virginia
Nation
United Action
Hal Skelly
New York Pittsfield
H. J. Mantz
Willisea
Tete Des Morts
Peter Kalmes
Herring
Madison County
Julian Troskis
Mike ‘Troskis
Eighth St
Valley Junction
Zell
Black Dam
State General and Trust Departments
Board of Control Institutions
B. Murtagh
George Keller
Rev. L. Colyn
California
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