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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
8
An advertisement touts new Goodrich Silvertowns with Lite-Bauer tread offering skid and blowout protection. Claims tire unmatched in design and performance. Mentions pricing and availability through Van Houweling Ants.
A dealer advertises a mixed inventory of vintage autos including 1937 Chevrolet Master Deluxe, 1937 Ford Coupes, 1936 Plymouth Tudor, various Ford A models, 1929 to 1938 Chevrolet and Dodge vehicles, and a 1933 B ton SWB stake bed, all described as clean, reconditioned, or bargains with low mileage and various features such as radios and heaters.
A compact garage inventory highlights 1986 Chevrolet Sport Sedan and Town model alongside 1935 Chevrolet Sport and 1928 Chevrolet Sedan. Also listed are 1986 Plymouth four door, 1926 Plymouth, 1920 Ford Roadster, 1936 Case Row Crop tractor with cultivator used two seasons, and a John Deere review note. White Way Auto Co. appears as the seller.
Local residents Mr and Mrs Russell Vande Krol visited Mr and Mrs Henry Willemsen and Mrs Louis Vander Sharan in the Toke home. A community closing out sale drew attendees on Thursday. Mrs T visited Mill South and Case school pupils with Ann Northcutt and a highway patrolman at Shey Creek No 8 school. Families shared meals and a shower for Mrs Delmon Van Zante, formerly Lucille Kuiper, at the Henry Bscott home near Lynnville.
Minackus Sehakel is described as very ill and bedbound. The notice mentions winter weather expectations for Tuesday, a birthday celebration mix up for David Per Lowy, and family moves including Mrs M De Zwarte relocating to a farm near the Washboard road. It notes siblings and relatives with Waldport, Virginia, and updates on Abraham and Henry.
Mrs Vos s sister Elizabeth attended as the bride s relative group of about 35 gathered at 3:00 in the afternoon for the marriage of Miss Ibboel daughter of Mr and Mrs M Tibboel to Tunis Ver Sr with Rev N Veltman officiating The bride wore a white satin dress and gardenia bouquet The groom wore a business suit Anna Tibbeel sister of the bride served as maid of honor Donald Berrends acted as best man Close relatives attended the ceremony.
Nearby residents report weddings and relocations including Bertha Steenhoek's marriage to Ge and Arne Regteloek at the Shirk home performed by Rev Huibresttse, with plans to live on a Richard Vander Leost farm near Oekaloosa. Many families, such as Ver Schimte and Avie Van Ryswyk, move to farms near Pella and Prairie City as Rev. N. Veltman discusses KSO. Des Moines hospital updates show a patient improving.
A Bieuner Construction Co. of Chico says work on hospital corridors to accompany new buildings is underway and should take about six months using local labor except for supervision. About $60,000 will be spent. the same firm will bid on a new federal post office to be let in Washington tomorrow in Knoxville Journal.
Local hatchery advertises baby chicks two week old stock at 5.00 each with a complete line of poultry supplies. It directs customers to visit four blocks east of a landmark and provides a phone contact.
Notice is hereby given that a written testament of Jacob Vander Pal is filed in the Clerk of the District Court in Masson County. A hearing to prove the instrument is set for 10:00 a.m. on the 26th day of March, 1929, in Knoxvil Town. Objections must be on file by then. DON b. REMY, Clerk of District Court, By J. Rex Weddle, Deputy.
The City of Pella Iowa calls for bids to furnish coal for electric plant steam and crushed coal. Bids must state whether government coal can be furnished or the percentage available. Terms at city office due by 7th March 1939 7 p.m. and will be considered at council meeting. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved by the council clerk A C Kuyper.
The University of Town will host the thirteenth annual conference on child development and parent education June 20 to 22. Dean George D. Stoddard announced that national youth leaders will participate, with cooperation from various state groups in the program.
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