Native of Pella Passes Beyond
Henrietta Jelsma Scharff born November 24 1851 on a Pella area farm died February 24 1932 at her son Ed Scharff’s home near Oskaloosa aged 80 years after a two month illness. She married Anne Scharff December 31 1868 and had ten children. survived by eight. Funeral at Central M E Church Oskaloosa burial at New Sharon. Also notes on Farm Bureau discussion about reopening a 15 percent rate increase case affecting livestock pricing and cooperation with state agencies and Iowa institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Jelsma Scharff
Egbert Jelsma
Pella
Ed. Scharff
Oskaloosa
Anne Scharff
Reformed Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lacey
Central M. E. Church
Sarah Scharff
Eva Voss
William B. Scharff
Fremont
Dora Molenburg
New Sharon
Dena Meyer
Dudley
Helen Groenenboom
Rose Hill
Garrett Scharff
Ottumwa
Ariel Scharff
Emma Buell
Moline
Dean W. R. Reed
John Fletcher College
South Cemetery
New Hearing Granted on Freight Rates
Farm Bureau and allied groups have secured a reopening of docket 17 000 part 9 western district rates before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Hearings begin April 25 in Kansas City and run to April 30 with additional sessions in other western cities and a closing session in Chicago on June 6. Stakeholders will resume testimony from 1928 to show industry changes affecting livestock freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Chicago
City Church Activities and Silage Tips Feature
Activities of City Churches detail services at Third Reformed and Second Reformed with sermon themes and organ selections. Also included are practical farming notes on making silage from beet tops and crowns, emphasizing quick processing, dirt-free tops, straw layering, moisture control, and proper packing.
Enduring faith in Pella PTA hinges on parental action
The Voice urges revival of the Pella Parent-Teacher Association, warning that apathy among parents jeopardizes children’s education. It praises teachers, notes milk-for-underfed programs, and calls for broader parent involvement, discipline in school matters, and a woman on the school board to foster child welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Pella
Frush
Cooperation Between Parents And Teachers Aims At Wonders
A school scene shows parents handing over a child to the teacher with relief and hope for evening relief. They expect wonders from the teacher, but real gains come from friendly, harmonious cooperation between parents and teachers toward the same goal, yielding incalculable results.
Mortuary notice for Mrs Gerrit Ippel near Pella
Mrs Gerrit Ippel died at her home ten miles north of Pella Tuesday afternoon aged 92 years six months and 29 days Funeral services were held today at noon at the home and 180 oclock at the First Christian Reformed church with Rev R J Danhof officiating and interment in Graceland cemetery She was born in the Netherlands on August 9 1839 and came to the United States 49 years ago She is survived by two daughters Mrs Wm Dieleman and Mrs John Vink and three sons at home Her husband died several years ago
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Gerrit Ippel
Pella
First Christian Reformed Church
R. J. Danhof
Graceland Cemetery
Ippel
Netherlands
Wm. Dieleman
John Vink
Longtime Mahaska resident Miss Elizabeth Hamilton dies at 76
Elizabeth Ann Hamilton daughter of Robert and Rebecca Hamilton, born March 11 1854 in Mahaska county, died March 1 1932 at 12 80 p m aged 76 years 11 months 22 days. She lived a Christian life, taught Sunday school, and belonged to the Second Reformed church. Survived by sister Emma, brother Arthur, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral held Friday at 2 00 pm at home with Rev H C Jacobs and Rev R T Nordlund. interment Oakwood cemetery. Out of town mourners listed from Elkhorn Nebr Des Moines Albia Washington Nebr Valey Junction Iowa Knoxville Iowa.
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Elizabeth Ann Hamilton
Robert
Rebecca Hamilton
Mahaska County
Mar
Miss Hamilton
A. E. Hirt
Christ’s Kingdom
Methodist Church
Second Reformed Church
Emma Hamilton
Arthur Hamilton
Long Beach
Cal
Charles
Elenor Todd
Los Angeles
John Hamilton
Elkhorn
Nebr
Edwin
Oskaloosa
Robert Hamilton
William Hoffman
Washington
George Alexander
Albia
Bernie Bongers
Lillian Warren
C. H. Bell
Des Moines
Dick Redman
A. de Bie
Jess Clough
Card of Thanks for Elizabeth Hamilton
Emma Hamilton expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for sympathy during illness and death of her sister Elizabeth Hamilton. Gratitude extended for ministers comforting service and floral tributes, which spoke volumes of esteem.
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Elizabeth Hamilton
Emma Hamilton
Courthouse Statistics and Birth Records Update
License granted to Horace H. Brown of Taylor county and Myrtle H. Van Loon of Lucas county. Births since last report include William Dwaine Rankin Knoxville born Feb 16 1932 Maribelle Irene Lanphier Tracy born Feb 2 1982 Betty Louise Shoemaker Knoxville born Feb 27 1982 Milton Kenneth Ward Knoxville born Feb 29 1932 Phyllis Julene Des Camps Knox ville born Feb 26 1932 Dame C Vander Linden Pella born Feb 27 1982 Also notes dry lakes and ponds in Canada and a description of the liver fluke life cycle involving snails.
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William Dwaine
Lloyd J. Rankin
Knoxville
Maribelle Irene
Fred Lanphier
Tracy
Betty Louise
Arlie E. Shoemaker
Milton Kenneth
Marvin Reed Ward
Phyllis Julene
Rene Des Camps
Dame C
Clarence H. Vander Linden
Pella
Many Mansions and the Way of Jesus
A Sunday school lesson by J A Lapham on John 14 verses, exploring Jesus comforting disciples, the idea of many mansions, the way to God, seeing Christ as seeing God, the Holy Spirit’s role, love as the key, and reflections on faith beyond the grave with historical quotes and practical questions for elementary classes. The plan invites children to trust God, understand the heavenly body, and discuss how Jesus leads and reveals God.
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John
Jesus
Paul
Christ
Heaven
Paus
God
Lacmec
Janes H. Dunham
Gates of Pearl
William E. Biederwolf
Title of Insurance and Fair Treatment of Fire Losses
A Chron item notes that reputable stock insurers generally allow policyholders time to list personal losses and provide proof of fire loss. If a loss is inadequately documented, negotiations can reopen. Seller Jelsma Insurance Agency advertises 100 sheets typewriter paper.
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Sella Jelsma
Electric Sparks Weekly by Van Den Berg Electric Co
A collection of catalog blurbs and light humor from Electric Sparks, including Home aids like the Sunbeam Mixmaster with two green bowls for 18.70, a humorous postman-Goldstein exchange, Hoover vacuum ads with prices, and a Chicago store blind stunt showing customers funded the blind box. The page blends product pitches with anecdotes and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van den Berg Electric Co
Sunbeam
Political candidacy notices for Marion county offices
Editor Chronicle prints announcements from Ruby Rsherd Homer M Lyon and Ira A Ward. Ruby Rsherd seeks Democratic support for county recorder with June primaries. Homer M Lyon announces county attorney bid on Republican ticket in June primaries. Ira A Ward runs for Marion county sheriff on Republican ticket in June primaries.
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Chronicle
County Recorder
Marion County
Homer M. Lyon
Doctor Carl Aschenbrunner Seeks State Senate Seat
Dr Carl Aschenbronner announces candidacy for State Senate from Marion and Monroe counties, subject to Democratic voters in the primary. He pledges to act for the best interests of constituents if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Monroe
Carl Aschenbrenner, M
Gholson Announces Candidacy for Marion County Representative
B H Gholson declares plans to run in the June Democratic primary for state legislature representing Marion County and asks for public support from voters and party adherents.
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Marion County
B. H. Gholson
Thousand People Gather in New Sharon for Dividend
New Sharon residents crowded streets on February 20 to receive share of 54 000 dollars from two closed banks. The New Sharon State Bank paid final 12 percent dividend to depositors, totaling around 26 000 dollars. Citizens State Bank issued initial 10 percent dividend, about 28 000 dollars, with prior deposits yielding roughly 67 percent. Local banks’ closure left many in hardship though cash distributions provide relief and support for families and businesses. Some barbers discussed action with Pratt and Kelley but no steps yet.
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Barnes City News
New Sharon
State Bank
Citizens State Bank
Pratt and Kelley
Indianola Barbers Protest Assessment Exemption
Indianola barbers protested a tax value on items in barber shops claiming tools like scissors razors and other equipment are exempt as mechanics tools. County Auditor Carl F Brown followed state board guidance noting barber shop fixtures and mirrors may be exempt but faced pushback from barbers over specific notices.
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Indianola
Carl F. Brown
State Board of Assessment
Brown
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Henrietta Scharff
Chas. E. Hearst
Iowa Federation
Iowa
Iowa State College
Commerce Counsel
Grotlend
G. H. Douwstra
Second Reformed
Gethesmane
Christian Endeavor
A. P. Kuyper
Pella Markets
C. W. Clement
Ceceeenny Exchange
Farmers Union Marketing Association
Quner
Call Chronicle Office
Otley
4. C
G. van
Comm. Corp
P. D. Box
P. W. Kelderman
South Street
Duke
Chronicle Orice
Ford
Chevrolet
Northwest Corner Square
John Bosveld
Ed van Toorn
Blue 202
Leon Hackett
Enquire Chronicle
Chronicle Office
Minorca
Booth
Connie de Bruin
Leighton
W. W. den Adel
Route 1
Russell van Zante
P. M. van Zee
Majestic
George Ver Steeg
White
PSA. van Debeleay
Pena
The
Pena Chronicle
Two Vans Shoe Store
BABY
B.J. Brom Fathaee
Art. Vander Werff
Reasner
Parent Teachers Association
Horace H. Brown
Taylor County
Myrtle H. van Loon
Lucas Cty
J. A. Lapham
Isaiah
Lazarus
Vol
Mommer
Dearie
Bay
California
Gus Berthold
Everything Electrical
Ira A. Ward
Memorial Hall
Paul A. Atkins
Dr. Atkins
Argonne Post Band
Temple Commandery Band
University of Commerce Orchestra
Bennett
Roberts
Valley Junction
L. Ganne
Peer Gynt Sinte-Grieg
Percy Grainger
Victor Herbert
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