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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1938
Page
6
Arnold Monsma aged 34 took his own life beside a car near Newton, a new shotgun found with him. Family seeks motive as mystery. he had been in good health with no identifiable worries. Survived by wife and a two year old daughter. Funeral planned for Prairie City Thursday.
T H Kaldenberg reports first mail contact with daughter Mrs Epco Timmer in Belleflower, California, after a week of flood waters. The St Michael river lies east of Belleflower, threatening the town if the dam were to break. No danger yet, but alarm remains high.
Reverend Jacob Prins declined the Hope Reformed church call in Los Angeles and will remain at the Second Reformed church. His decision is welcomed by friends who praise him as a pastor and preacher and hope he receives no further offers. The Roose estate on West Washington Street sold to G. F. Poortinga, with Arie Vriezelaar and family to continue living at the current house formerly occupied by the Nick Booy family.
Next Monday several members of the board of education will be chosen. With no candidates filing against incumbents John N. Vander Linden and Paul Lautenbach, the election is expected to be a mere formality, though every eligible voter should cast a ballot.
William Muilenburg Jr, a prominent Pella businessman, died Friday. The obituary notes his status as a local entrepreneur and suggests he was a respected figure in the community.
William Muilenburg died after a long illness at his apartment near city offices at age 53 years 7 months 14 days. Funeral services were held at 1 30 PM at the Pella Cooperative Burial association funeral home and 2 PM at First Reformed church with Rev A Haverkamp officiating. Interment in Oakwood. He was born July 18 1884 in Pella grew up there and lived all his life. He worked with Globe Plumbing and Heating Co later joined Central States Electric Co becoming manager until his death. He married Edna Woody March 5 1908. she died May 18 1924. He married Carrie Ten Hagen April 26 1926. Survived by daughter Christina. also brothers sisters and an infant daughter Nellie preceded in death by a brother Henry and an infant sister. Church Tidings lists ill Mrs E S Dunkin Mrs Peter Baer Mrs P T L Van Gorp Mrs Charles Allen and Mrs Elmer Hartgraves recovering from appendicitis operation. All on road to recovery.
Central College Student Industries expands with Pellacraft banquet tables, footstools, and miniature chapels sold to churches and schools. The program, led by manager George Heeren Jr and supervisor Bobitt, emphasizes hands on learning, stable business practices, and funds for student finances.
Firefighters responded to a roof fire at the Case Van Rees residence on Oskaloosa Street last Thursday morning. The blaze largely damaged the upper story, with water and smoke harming household effects. lower floors were cleared, and the property was insured.
At last Pella will have a junior baseball team with broad local support. The Van Veen Van Hemert post American Legion has pursued the project for some time, and cooperation from local schools and other circles nearly guarantees its success.
Sam F. Cole died after a six week illness at his home at East T and Columbus Street. Born near Pella, he lived in the area all his life and married Armilla Palmer in 1894. Survived by his wife two daughters Henrietta Wiggs and Mildred Kaldenberg eight grandchildren and three brothers. Funeral Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the home with Rev. Paul Christensen. interment Oakwood.
Addisville Reformed Church bulletin from Richboro Pennsylvania details Rev. Harold Klein pastor and Pella family connection. February sermons titled But We See Who's Afraid Thy Sins Forgiven and What It Takes. Event highlights include Fun College night and Klein renewing Chronicle subscription.
The Chronicle will issue its annual spring edition featuring pictures styles and special spring advertising. Extra copies will be mailed to surrounding towns while ordering for the new spring season begins on Monday March 21.
The Pella Chamber of Commerce holds a general meeting at the Legion hall this evening featuring a preview of the Eve ning Reveries broadcast by the Girls in Blue and a discussion on Tulip festival plans. Members will decide on festival duration and hear committee reports including Mayor Fultz on Highway 163 repaving costs.
Monday morning near Pella Mr and Mrs A B Goemaat driving to town struck a road clod on graded pavement and the car veered into a ditch, tipping onto its side. No injuries reported and damage is slight. Our Want Ads bring results.
About 1500 listeners heard the Girls in Blue Misses Benace Vander Linden Anna Jo Klein Melba Hoekstra Virginia Van Gorp and Emily Kuyper perform on KRNT Des Moines and WMT Waterloo from the Orpheum theater Saturday night. Under the American Institute of Bun e Dy auspices they toured the college and met business students. Mrs Fenton hosted luncheon at Younker s and the event capped their first sponsored radio appearance. Local attendees praised the program as very fine.
Notice announces the annual election of the Independent school district at City Hall on Monday March 14 from noon to 7 pm. Voters will elect two Board of Education members to fill vacancies occurring that date. Samuel Ver Steeg, Secretary.
We thank friends and neighbors for help during illness and sympathy at the death of our husband, father and brother and for floral tributes. Deeply appreciated in this sad hour. Mrs. Wm. Muilenberg, daughter Christina, Mrs. John Zomer.
The Bennink family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of sympathy during illness and after the death of their husband and father. They also appreciate the beautiful floral tributes from all who offered support, signed by Mrs. G. Bennink Mrs. G. W. Den Hartog and Henry Bennink.
F. C. Beaning, long time Franklin street dry cleaning operator, rents the building formerly Roorda cream station near the square and plans to open a sandwich shop there. The move signals a new venture with well wishes for success.
The Marion County Council of Christian Education will convene at the Second Reformed Church in Pella next Monday March 14. Delegates from Des Moines and other cities will join local Sunday school workers for a full program on Bible teaching methods and youth work with sessions led by Rev. F C LeLaCheur C G Herbrecht and Mrs A A Kurtz among others. The theme is Thy word have I hid in my heart and attendance is invited.
A Oliver tractor school drew about 500 farmers to the White Way Auto Co garage. Representatives from Oliver Tractor Co. spoke on tractor features and cost savings while F A Lindquist and Art Foley offered maintenance tips. Entertainment included Eli Hollebrands sleight of hand and Gerit Rouw's band with rattling bones. A free cafeteria lunch concluded the event.
The Choral Club of the Second Christian Reformed church will present the cantata Pillar of Fire next Thursday evening March 17 at 7 30. No admission will be charged but a free will offering will be taken. Everyone is welcome.
Bids are called for coal for the city electric light and power plant. Bids on steam crushed and mine run coal to be filed with the clerk by March 15, 1938 at 7 30 P M. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. By order of the city council A G Kuyper Clerk.
Tax payers may visit the Marion County State Bank basement every Saturday from 1 to 3 30 PM to handle tax matters through April 2. Homestead exemption claims must be signed to be received for the coming year by L A Sents City Assessor.
Gratitude expressed for cards visits and flowers during illness and death of Mr. Wm. Vroegh. Acknowledgments extend to those who helped at the funeral and sickness. Mention lists Wm. Vroegh and family including Gysbert Vroegh Francis Nellie Ed Ves. Representatives of Philips Petroleum Co. dealers attended a Chariton conference as the local station's delegates.
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