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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1939
Page
6
Voters showed strong turnout in the March city primary with mayor T. G. Fultz leading at 364 votes and M. Kempkes 126. Aldermen across wards and city posts drew notable support as petitions prepare for the March 27 election in Pella.
Oliver Knoxville San Chester, 25, was killed Monday afternoon when a 5 by 8 foot shale chunk fell at the Clark tile plant. Co worker Frank Pratt escaped unharmed. Coroner Dwight ater will hold an inquest. Oliver recently married and is survived by his wife D M Register.
Taxpayers are urged to claim home stead credit at the basement of the Marion County State Bank every Saturday between 1 and 3 PM. The notice requires claim before April 1 and is issued by City Assessor Wy Gee An L. A. Sents.
Mrs Richard Smith of East Washington street Pella advertised for her purse containing money dropped on a downtown street during the Vogelaard Tractor Show. A farmer from a distance delivered the purse and money to The Chronicle office to return it. Want Ads prove effective in locating lost items.
Preparations are complete for a spring selling event at Black's Style Shoppe in Marion County. The Read-to-Wear shop displays coats suits wash frocks silk dresses jackets blouses skirts and charming hats in new designs and colors. Mrs Black's advertisement highlights the sale and spring arrival.
Three seniors finished their basketball careers last Saturday as Central defeated Columbia 81 to 32. Huck Wagaman of Lynnville led Central with 20 points in his final home game and 14 in the Columbia finale. Arlo Roberts of Des Moines totaled 76 points this season, ranking fourth on Central, while Pete Gaass of Pella scored Central’s winning point in the 82 to 31 Columbia victory, underscoring a strong windup by the Flying Dutchmen.
County notices list transfers to Jacob Kuiken Lewis H Popma Will Visser D De Haan Eva Van Hemert John Blom and other parties in Pella with nominal or valued considerations. New cases include Olive Mallory vs Archie Mallory for divorce and S R Boydao vs C L Teter for attachment.
The Pella Rotary Club held a farewell meeting for charter member Lou Hartley. Hartley announced plans to move to Eustis, Florida, after 23 years of faithful service. Members toasted Hartley with a humorous jig and praised his civic spirit and business leadership.
Central's debate coach Miss Cunera Van Emmerik leads a large squad of 15, reflecting a trend toward broad participation. Members have amassed 2 to 12 intercollegiate debates each, averaging seven, as they prepare for four elimination and practice tournaments plus two more events in Cedar Rapids and Excelsior Springs. Squads also joined 12 additional intercollegiate debates, with a roster listing Mina Baker to Elmer Vermeer across sophomores juniors and seniors.
The second semester Vocational Information Talks began in the high school home room with speakers covering a range of vocations. Organizers from the faculty Student Council and Pella Rotary Club say the aim is to help pupils choose suitable occupations, even including newer fields like air conditioning and aviation.
More than fifty animals entered the Horse and Mule Show at Peter Van Zante garage this week, but only forty two head were shown due to bad roads and illness among farms. Over five hundred people visited. the event aims to be annual with added attractions. Local judges Lynn and Wayne Jackson presided, with L M Van Zante’s Belgian stallion named best in class and Grand Champion. Champion mare from Antone Van Zee, and Gradus Ver Plog's champion jack and male colt were noted. Pictures were not ready for this issue. prize details to run next issue. Backers and Chamber of Commerce officials praised the outcome of this first show.
John Pos cites Pel la's weather prophet and nature student to record winter snow totals since October 7, 1938. Measured snow reaches 42 inches with moisture about three and two sixteenths inches, though rain and sleet not counted. Snowmelt floods creeks and ponds as temperatures rise.
Endorsed by the State Board of Public Welfare and by the Chamber of Commerce the Children’s Home Society will hold its annual appeal for funds on Saturday. Local sponsors include Mayor and Mrs. T. G. Paltz Mr P. J. Kuyper Rev. and Mrs. Haverkamp Dr. J. J. Lubber Miss Ley Huber Mrs. J. P. Seho Miss Eva Stubenrauch and G. Menning. Miss Stubenrauch will supervise activities with headquarters at City Hall. The Iowa Society has aided nearly 8000 Iowa dependent children including 147 from Marion County through adoption or placement in foster or boarding homes. Headquarters are in Des Moines. Volunteers are invited to meet at 10 o’clock at headquarters to receive instructions, and purchasers should display the emblem to avoid second appeals. The organization relies on voluntary gifts with no minimum or maximum.
Dubuque defeats Central 33 to 29 after leading 17 to 1 at halftime. Huisman tops Central with 10 points, Wagaman adds 9, while Central trails in Conference standings at 8 wins and 7 losses. Officials Swanson and Davis.
Central defeated Columbia 32 to 21 on the Columbia floor in Dubuque last Saturday. Wagaman led with seven field goals as Central rallied from a second half tie to finish fifth in the conference with a 9–7 record. Loupee topped the season scoring with 160 points in 16 games, while Alderson and Wagaman followed.
Items removed during Hartley sale last Saturday include History of Marion County and Story of the Bible along with a walnut radio table. The offender should return them to Tra Vriezelaar, the sale clerk.
Alonzo Ver Ploeg, assessor for Lake Prairie Two, pledges Saturday afternoon visits at Marion County State Bank to handle assessments and homestead exemptions. The note adds human observations about people losing time collecting pay.
The Kuyper Music House has taken the Bendix Home Laundry agency in Pella. The modern machine washes rinses and damp dries clothes automatically, with the housewife simply loading, adding soap and bluing and setting controls. It is ruggedly built to ease washday, with a display on the Music Store and an advertisement in this issue.
J. H. Vande Noord of Pella was injured in a carpenter shop when the index finger and the adjacent finger on his right hand were severed between the first and second knuckles while using a planer. He was treated at Mahaska hospital by Dr. Carpenter and Dr. Walter Campbell on Tuesday evening.
Dr. Herman Stuart head of Central College Education Dept says teaching standards will rise as normal schools become four year colleges. He cites longer preparation time, broader general education, and improved teacher preparation to meet democratic needs and guide future generations. Colleges aim to broaden curricula, stress student activity, individualize instruction, and connect learning to real world problems.
The city council approved a coal contract for the light plant on Tuesday evening. Bids set price at 1.80 for crushed coal and 1.40 for steam. Sumpter's bid was higher.
Public sale notices show March 11 dates in Chas and Dubhuis next to Texaco station for household goods and other items. Ed Le Cocq also lists a March 11 sale of household goods.
Pel la voters head to the polls Monday March 13 to elect two school board members and a treasurer. Incumbents H O Wormboudt and W C Ver Ploeg seek reelection. Joe Stientjes and B F Vander Linden file nominating papers for two seats, all candidates described as qualified property owners. Polls open noon to 7 PM at the city office with election officials drawn from board members.
Local American Legion post votes sending $45 to state headquarters to cover expenses for three boys to Hawk Eye Boys State Camp at Camp Dodge. The event runs June 8 to 10 with space for 600. selection to be arranged by Supt C C Buerkens, aiming to broaden Citizenship Instruction for Iowa youths. A report may follow at the next meeting. Also note a sale of household goods by Mrs Koen Verrips on Sat Mar 11.
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