Severe storm hits Pella early Tuesday
A sharp electrical storm struck Pella and nearby areas between 2:00 and 3:00 am Tuesday, causing extensive damage to trees and power lines. Electric service was out about seven hours, with residents relying on kerosene lamps until repairs by city workers restored power. Several trees were struck, including at the I A Veenstra home, Will Brouwer residence, and C N Cole residence, with one-and-a-half inches of rain reported during the event.
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Vella
Deelight
I. A. Veenstra
East First Street
Cits
Will Brouwer
College Athletic Field
C. N. Cole
Main Street
H. A. Veenstra
City
Picture Feature of Chronicle Is Making Friends
The Chronicle announces a new picture feature to engage subscribers and readers beyond the list. An up-to-date engraving department will feature every important occasion with pictures from readers and old city, farm, and prize scenes to boost public interest.
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Chronicle
Subscri
Town of Bussey Fourth of July Celebration Ad
Advertisement announces Bussey annual Fourth of July festival with two hundred entertainers. Part of a week of events by the Hatcher Trio starting June 30. Readers urged to read the advertisement for details.
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Bussey
Hatcher
Legion Auxiliary Donates Poppy Books to Library
The Legion Auxiliary presented two Poppy Books to the library assigning one to the Junior High and one to the Senior Class for reference and information on the Poppy and Poppy Day.
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Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Auxiliary
Merchants Asked to Close All Day July Fourth
Pella merchants are requested by the Chamber of Commerce to close their places of business all day July 4th.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce
River rising near Pella raises flood fears
A report from south of Pella says the river is rapidly rising and moving out of the lowlands. It is feared the bottom may soon be covered yet the report notes hope there are no grounds for this fear.
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Pella
Guess Who They Are Baby Photo Contest Begins
Last week The Chronicle started a contest by printing two baby pictures each week. Readers must identify all six babies. a person who brings the six correct names to The Chronicle will win a free subscription.
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The
Chronicle
Gfven
District Confab American Legion Held in Pella
Delegates and many Sixth District posts met at Pella for the regular conference to elect new officers before the state convention. Elected were E Pohlson Indianola commander Rhine Des Moines and Peter Visser Buss ey as vice commanders. Entertainment by Earp and Terp followed by Dutch themed refreshments and social diversions.
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George Ver Steeg
Sixth District
Val Wells
de Moines
Wells
E. Pohlson
Indianola
Rhine
Des Moines
Peter Visser
Bussey
Earp
Terp
Pella
Old Howell Depot Being Torn Down
The old Howell depot on the Wabash railroad is being torn down this week and moved away. Erected about 40 years ago, it once handled a large passenger and freight business largely from Pella. In recent years, business declined and the building was used as a residence.
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Howell
Pella
Card of Thanks for Roland J. Klein
The families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the bereavement in the loss of their son and brother, Roland J. Klein. His memory will be kept.
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Roland J. Klein
Abel
Ano Baily
Community responds to loss with shared support
We express sincere gratitude for the kindness shown after the death of our loved one. Your prayers, messages, and meals brought comfort to our family, and we appreciate every thoughtful gesture during this time of grief and healing.
Chamber Drive for 1935 Seeks Fast Pace
The Chamber’s 1935 member drive gains speed with forty of the city’s younger men enlisted in junior work and two rival teams led by Van Den Berg and Boot. Directors report strong support, a budget inclusion for Tulip Time, and a monthly dues plan easing payment, with final results pending page 4.
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Chamber
van den Berg
Boot
Mrs Sheesley Dies Monday Morning in Ames
Ruby Fern Sheesley 39 died at 12 30 a m Monday at 1128 B avenue Ames after three weeks illness. Survived by husband employed at Town Highway Commission and one son John 6. Funeral services set for 10 a m Tuesday at Duckworth Funeral Home with 3 p m Oska loosa services and Oska loosa cemetery burial
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Ames
Oxkaloosa
Oskaloosa’ Cemetery
National Legion Chief to Speak on July Fourth Radio
National Commander Belgrano will address listeners July 4 at 3 p.m. CST over NBC. The topic is The Duties of American Citizenship. George Van Gorkom, commander of the Van Veen Van Hemert post, urges tuning in.
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George van Gorkom
van Veen-Van Hemert Post American Legion
Belgrano
National Broadcasting System
Roland J Klein Dies From Accidental Gunshot Wound
Roland J Klein, 26, of Pella died Thursday at his South Main home from what is believed an accidental gunshot wound. Funeral services were held Saturday at the home, with Reverend Jacob Prins of the Second Reformed Church officiating. Interment followed in Grundyland. He was born in Pella and educated at Pella High School with two years of college work. Surviving are his parents, two sisters Luella Van Rees and Gertrude Awtry, and a brother Tunis H Klein. All residents of Pella.
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Roland J. Klein
South Main Street
Jacob Prins
Second Reformed Church
Graceland
Mr. Klein
Pella
Infant Daughter Charlene May Van Steen Obituary
Mr and Mrs H J Van Steen mourn the loss of their infant daughter Charlene May aged 16 months who died Tuesday morning at 1 80 oclock after a long bronchial illness. She was born near Pella on December 10 1933 and is survived by her parents and a brother Alfred. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 12 00 noon at home and 1 30 pm at the First Christian Reformed church with Rev Frank De Jong officiating. Interment followed at Graceland.
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H. J. van Steen
Wyk
Charlene May
Oskaloosa
Howell Station
Pella
Alfred
First Christian Reformed Church
Frank de Jong
Graceland
Chronicle
Dr H C Payne Answers Call Sunday Night
Dr H C Payne longtime Pella physician died at his Broadway home Sunday night after several months illness. Born September 7 1871 in Beacon Iowa he practiced in Middletown Leighton Pella Monroe and finally returned to Pella in 1923. Survived by wife Lillian French and two daughters Leah Ruth died 1915 two brothers and many friends in the area. He valued study and service and served as president of the Marion County Medical Society this year.
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H.C. Payne
Pella
Broadway
Harry Clemmens Payne
Beacon
Iown
Robert C
Mary Ann Evans Payne
Lillian Caroline French
Keokuk
Iowa
Lillian
Dorothy
Leah Ruth
David
Portland
Oregon
George
East Stanwood
Washinton
Albia
State University of Iowa
Keokuk Medical College
Middletown
Leighton
Town
Canada
Otley
Monroe
Payne
Port Graduate
Chicago
Polk County Medical Society
Des Moines Academy of Medicine
University Club of Des Moines
Marion County Medical Society
Knights of Pythias
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge of
Amsterdam Knocks Shell 7 to 2 in Kittenball Opener
Large Amsterdam crowd watched the kittens beat Shell 7 to 2 at the college athletic field. Dan Dingeman belted a first inning homer as Amsterdam grabbed lead and added two runs in the fourth and sixth. Shell managed a lone seventh inning tally, with Donai and Dingeman handling the mound duties for Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam
College Athletic Field
Shell
Dingeman
Dykstra
Homer Amsterdam
Dan Dingeman
Shum" Donai
Donai
Ver Meer
B. Douglas
D. Douglas
Shepherd
W. Schakel
Fennma
H. den Burger
Donal
Rolscreen
Knotholers
Casey Vanden Berg
Knotholera
Concert at Pella June 29 by Chamber Ensemble and Guests
The Pella Chamber of Commerce hosts a June 29 concert featuring The New Dawn overture The Cricket and the Bull Frog Miss Emily Kuyper and Mr Hospers Kuyper Columbia Grand Patriotic Potpourri The Words Are In My Heart and more. Performances include Piccolo and Bass Novelty Punch and Judy and Safari overtures with soloists Donald Waechter Marjorie Baron.
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Pella
University of Town Radio Delivers Local Orchestra Concert
Listeners tuning in Thursday night on the University of Town station heard a fine program featuring three Pella residents Miss Van Vark Miss Leona Wittenberg and Earl Van Rees. The ensemble performed well and was praised by announcers.
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University of Town
Yehich Three Pella
Miss van Vark
Leona Wittenberg
Earl van Rees
Warning on Merry-Go-Round and Dog Tax Notice
A local warning announces Saturday and Sunday curbs on the Merry-Go-Round near the square with police action for violators. Assessor records show few dogs taxed, many stray damaging gardens, lacking license tags. tags available at City Clerk’s Office after paying dog tax.
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Mayo
Fourth of July Celebration in Central Park
The Pella Christian Civic league prepares a large Fourth of July program in Central Park with Rev. R. R. Brown as main speaker. Rev. Jacob Prins opens the morning at 10:00, with music by local performers and a Brown-led group. Activities include sports on Broadway’s west side, a cafe, prizes, and wholesome family entertainment inviting all to attend.
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Pella Christian Civic League
Central Park
R. R. Brown
Brown
Jacob Prins
Second Reformed Church
Central College
Christian Civic League
Capacity Day A Great Success At Polla
Capacity Day last Saturday drew shoppers to Polla with strong store activity and many purchases. Farmers worked the fields and returned at night with optimism over the crop outlook, prompting deeper spending as bargains filled shelves. Hundreds joined in, proving locals need not travel for value.
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Polla
Union Prayer Meeting At Leighton Churches Unite On Lawn
Two Leighton churches Ebenezer Reform and Christian Reformed joined for a prayer service on the lawn as the crowd overflowed the church. The gathering expressed gratitude for a splendid farming season in the area.
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Leighton
Ebenezer Reform
Christian Reformed
Farm To Market Road Meeting Draws Crowd At City Hall
A large crowd attended the farm to market road meeting at the old city hall Tuesday night. The gathering resembled a prior Peoria and Leighton session with an auction-like atmosphere. A resolution was pasted and signed to push the movement forward to the in charge official.
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Old City Hall
Peoria
Leighton
Citywide ban on fireworks and firecrackers ends July 1 1936
A public notice states that sale of firecrackers torpedoes fireworks and similar merchandise is prohibited until July 1 1936 with parental purchase exceptions. It also bans discharge or shooting of such devices on streets and parks within the city until July 4.
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American Legion
van Veen-Van Hemert
E. K. Polson
Legion
Ine Wearnee
Ana
H. C. Payne
H.c.payne
Leighton Church
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Shell Oilers
DR. Brown
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