Pella Adopts FHA Better Housing Plan March 12
Pella set to implement the Federal Housing Administration Better Housing program with a public meeting March 12 at 7:30 pm in the Legion Hall. A house to house canvass will explain credit options under the National Housing Act and collect data on home repair needs.
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Pella
Federal Housing Administration
H. A. Veenstra
Veenstra
James A. Moffett
House
Federal Housing Program
Legion Hall
Psychiatrists Link Sudden Wealth to Bowery Bum Frank Greges
Doctors attribute mental breakdown to rapid fortune for Frank Greges a former Bowery derelict. He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in New York after a seizure like collapse following a weekend incident. Local authorities briefed on his condition and treatment.
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Frank Greges
Bowery
Bellevu Istal
New York
Strai
United Moves Into New Home In Pella Store Remodel
United Grocery relocates from the De Wit building to 683 Franklin Street in Pella. The remodeled facility features steel shelving, a new fruit department with fresh air ventilation and mist sprayer, plus rest areas for women and a central view of stock. Manager Henry Vande Voort invites the public to inspect the new store and its anniversary and opening sale bargains.
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The
United Grocery
de Wit
Franklin Street
Dutch’ Inn Cafe
United
Henry Vande Voort
United Food Store
Pella
Optimism at regional spring sales convention for GE
Optimism over sales prospects marked the annual regional spring sales convention of General Electric home appliance dealers in Des Moines. Gerrit Wormhoudt Jr notes 1936 will be GE’s biggest year with new models and sealed refrigeration units. Representatives from GE supported the program. A separate item reports Rosa Cutni dies at 104 after fearing colds. Another note covers Siamese defense minister Luang Bipul Songgram surviving an assassination attempt.
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General Necttic Home Appliance
Des Moines
Gerrit Wormhoudt, Jr
Wormhoudt & Plette
General Electric
Cleveland
City Council Hears Pella Pool Petition For Special Election
City officials hear a petition from over 400 voters seeking a special election on a public swimming pool. Council defers action, plans canvassing for duplicates and accuracy before a future vote. Dr Wormhoudt cites other cities where pools are assets and advocates view this as a major step toward the long-desired project.
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Pella
Council
Anniversary Sale At Allen's Store In Pella Iowa
One year after Leonard Allen opened a south side square variety store in Pella he marks the anniversary with a bold ad campaign. The Chronicle congratulates him and notes bargains across pages with prices at 5 cents 25 cents and 1.00 and up. Arlen also shares a success story in the same local business scene. Read the advertisement for details on anniversary discounts.
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Leonard Allen
Holstein
Iowa
Pella
Allen
Arlen
The
Chronicle
Ordination Service for John Vander Meer At Tracy
The ordination Friday evening will include Rev. Frank De Jong pastor of the First Christiansformed church Pella Rev. J Weidenaar of Peoria and Rev. C Witt of Leighton. De Jong to give charge to the candidate Weidenaar to charge the congregation Witt to read the form of ordination.
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Frank de Jong
First Christiansformed Church
Pella
J. Weidenaar
Peoria
C. Witt
Leighton
Tracy
John Vander Meer
de Jong
Weidenaar
Witt
Red Cross Aids Local Family Through Illness Time
The local Red Cross chapter, chaired by Ben Blommers, aided the Michmershuizen family at Corner Columbia and West First streets during Mrs. Michmershuizen illness. Nurse Mattie Vander Linden worked four weeks, then a young nurse continued helping. The Chronile commends Blom and treasurer Abe Den Adel for their service.
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Red Cross
Ben Blommers
Dick Michmershuizen
Columbus
West First Streets
Michmershuizen
Mattie Vander Linden
Chroniele
Blom
Abe den Adel
Marion County Treasurer Receives State Approval
A secretary of state examiner commended Marion County Treasurer Dee Galvin’s office as highly efficient and courteous, noting the local system mirrors the state setup and requires no improvement suggestions. The visit surveyed multiple county offices, with Marion County singled out for strong administration and goodwill.
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Marion County
Iowa
Secretary of State
Dee Galvin
Federal land options eyed for southern Iowa forest area
The piece notes federal buyers pursuing land options totaling 830000 acres in southern Iowa with no permanent area name chosen yet. It also mentions relief seed distribution in southern Iowa and other state and national news items from the era, including inquests, liquor debates, and public works progress.
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Southern
Iowa Forest
College Seeks Student Jobs to Aid Tuition Plan
Dr I J Lubbers president of Central college outlined a work study plan to help students pay tuition with wages from on campus jobs. The plan would allow partial cash payment and work toward full tuition, possibly extending to five years, and includes building housing and raising chicks for dorm meat. The scheme awaits board sanction and details, with invitations for suggestions.
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Jubilee Singers
I. J. Lubbers
Central College
Lubbers
Chronicle Introduces Color Advertising Service
The Chronicle announces a new color advertising option for local businesses. United Grocery leads the way by using the service, available to all at a modest extra cost. The feature promises greater visual impact and helps merchants convey messages more effectively.
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The
Chronicle
United Grocery
Affidavit Plan for Relief Aid Adopted in Knoxville
Emergency Relief committee in session approved a new plan requiring affidavits for aid. Applicants must state income, property, investments, savings, insurance, rent, vehicle details, dependents and more. Old cases exempt until May 1. new cases immediate. Over 1,000 cases in relief, Polk County example cited. County seeks March funds. ten workers per hour handle appeals. aims to curb fraud while aiding truly needy.
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Emergency Relief Committee
Knoxville
Miss Cole
M. D. Twitty
Polk County
Marion County
Jury Binds Van Zee in Wedlock Verdict
In a February 1935 court term the jurors declared Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Van Zee should wed, presenting a court gift and urging the clergyman to marry them. Judge W. S. Cooper ordered the couple to appear, and the jurors revealed the gag marriage plan after Van Zee’s selection as juror and his marriage license on the same day. Canton, China medical regulation also noted.
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Elmer van Zee
W. S. Cooper
van Zee
Jubilee Singers Thrill Utica High School Crowd
The Utica Jubilee Singers six member group performed at the high school auditorium drawing a large crowd. They sang Negro spirituals plantation melodies and delivered readings reflecting southern Negro life. Performances were dignified with strong audience applause and Pella residents praised the show and hoped for a return.
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Utica
Pella
Returns From 3,000 Mile Airplane Trip
P. H. Kuyper of the Rolscreen Co. returned Tuesday evening from a westward trip by air. He left Pella last week, stopped in Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Diego, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, visiting friend L. H. Van Spankeren. Kuyper reports a very successful business trip for his company.
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P. H. Kuyper
The
Rolscreen Co
Pella
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
San Diego
Phoenix
Arizona
Los Angeles
Cal
L. H. van Spankeren
Banquet for Eastern Star Members at Legion Hall
A banquet for all Eastern Star members and friends will be held at the Legion Hall on Monday March 11 at six o clock. For tickets call Red 888. Tickets are 50 cents.
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Eastern Star
Legion Hall
Floods in Mugay Brazil Kill Seven and Cause $40090 Damage
Dispatches from Mugay Brazil report seven deaths and property damage totaling $40,090 due to floods reported Saturday. Local authorities assess losses and begin relief coordination with regional teams assisting affected residents.
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Mugay
Brazil
City Primary Quiet as Votes Reach Four Hundred
Voters went to the polls in a quiet municipal primary with about 400 ballots cast, far below typical totals. Fultz led as mayor with 228 votes while De Haan trailed with 84. several offices drew no opposition and some candidates were write-ins.
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T. G. Fultz
de Haan
van Niewaal Assessor
C. S. van Hemert
John van Hemert
Aurt Koelman
W. de Penning
R. Vander
J. Blommers
Bert van Vark
Chas. Hoeksema Dan
T. Plette
Hoeksema
H. J. Dixson
H. H. Rozenberg
M. C. Slob
Henry Rozenberg
Johnson
Slob
Plette
John Hoeksema
Rozenberg
Dixson
Central Committee
Auto License Limit Set at May The 1st
Lew Wallace, superintendent of the state motor vehicle department, announced a leniency allowing drivers without 1936 license plates to operate until May 1. The policy complies with state law and does not remove the $1 per month penalty. Once roads improve, highway patrolmen will tag cars displaying 1934 plates.
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Lew Wallace
State Motor Vehicle Department
Wallace
Assessor to Hold Saturday Interviews in Bank Building
City Assessor L. A. Sents announces public interviews each Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 o clock at Security State Bank building for residents who wish to meet with the assessor.
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Security State Bank
Veenstra for Board Member
Voters in Pella will see Herman A. Veenstra on the school board ballot. The six year veteran has shown faithful service, handling repairs and administration with efficiency, earning strong local support for re election to the board of education.
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Pella
Board of Education
Herman A. Veenstra
Dic
Veenstra
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