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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
4
The United States Civil Service Commission announced a fourth class post master examination at Leighton Iowa with applications due by March 23 1934. The assembling date for competitors will be shown in admission cards mailed after the receipt close and may include other vacancies.
Vacancy notice states reinstatement may occur if in service interest. Exam to be held in Oskaloosa Iowa with a post master annual pay of 849 dollars last year. Applicants aged 21 to 64 and resident within the local postal area may apply. US citizens only. Obtain Form 9 and details from the local post master or the Civil Service Commission Washington. Applications must be filed with the Commission in Washington before the closing hour on the specified date.
Two Western State Teachers College debating teams from Kalamazoo Michigan will tour Illinois and Iowa March 7 8 and 9 to contest the question Resolved that the powers of the president of the United States should be substantially increased. Team members include Leonard Gernant Rex Orton Franklin Douglas Gardner Ackley with Gernant as senior and president of his class.
The text notes team members and roles with coach Carroll P. Lahman leading the Western State Teachers College debating teams on the trip. It identifies Douglas as the senior member of the negative team and Ackley as the sophomore, along with the sophomore on the squad.
We thank neighbors and friends for acts of love and sympathy during the death and loss of our husband and father N. Van Essen. We appreciate all kindnesses extended. From Mrs. N. Van Essen and Children.
Card thanks friends and neighbors for kind, loving, sympathetic help after the loss of husband and father. Mrs John D. Geurts and children express appreciation for acts of kindness. Also mentions a car stolen and found near Indianola identified as used by two bandits in a Melcher robbery. Our Want Ads bring results.
The ad lists Spring Chickens Old Hens Roosters and Pigeons with prices per dozen and per unit, including chicken products and grain amounts. A separate notice reports a LOST truck tire and wheel, 32x26, north of Pella on March 5th with instruction to leave at Chronicle office.
Found a key near Dr. Sybenga's office. Owner can claim it at his office. Also found an auto crank. owner may retrieve it by paying related costs at the same location.
Classified notices show farm help and services including a girl needed for general housework and care for an invalid daughter, with address in Taintor Iowa. Also listings for loans, emporium repairs, trucking, shoe repair, oat milling, auto repair, and general farm experience available.
Two masked men fled in a Ford after halting cashier Paulson near the Melcher post office and seizing a $7000 payroll destined for the Indiana Consolidated Coal mines. Clues traced the car toward Des Moines with a discov ered vehicle found in a cornfield near Indianola. Police and state investigators pursued leads across nearby towns.
The Southeast Iowa soils group expanded from four to six counties Albia Iowa with Lucas and Marion joining forces after the old group disbanded Wayne and Decatur left the prior Lucas Marion alliance Calvin Crozen Mahaska county elected vice president Glen Hazen Wapello named secretary J Clapp shifts in leadership to oversee the reorganization and study of soil management and crop rotation amid corn hog program adjustments.
Five residents share quick takes on President Roosevelt's latest radio address. Willsot praises its constructive, practical tone and impact. Dykstra expects benefits from cooperation but doubts tax relief. farm prices influence taxes. Walraven can't comment on the address heard away from home but supports Roosevelt. Mrs. Goad calls it truthful and stresses rising wages, shorter workweek, and more jobs as key.
Records show February postal receipts up 15.5 percent from February 1933. The gain is linked to a local first class mail rate reduction and increased correspondence as merchants send more statements of unpaid accounts. This paragraph is our own donation, not the post office.
Notice that a last will and testament purportedly of John P De Cook is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office in Marion County Iowa. A hearing is set for April 2 1934 at the Knox ville office where interested parties may be heard. Knoxville Iowa March 6 1984. Don L Remy Clerk of District Court L R Clements Deputy.
All game seasons now closed when the first open season ends February 1 under Iowa game regulations. The rabbit season closes on that date and rabbits taken may be held for five days after the season ends.
The advertisement offers custom made wool two piece suits at a price of 20.50 with emphasis on comfort and style comparing coat fit to shoe fit. Include ordering details and the tailor name M Vander Linden.
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