Stamp Plan For College Band Dues At Chamber Meeting
Pella Chamber of Commerce discusses stamped money scrip to cover dues for Central College and the band. Two plans considered stamp per transaction or stamp per week with a clearing house. Merchants urged to circulate scrip in change. a corn purchase with scrip was proposed. Directors vote to table the matter. officers elected G H Lankelma president Lon Wormhoudt vice president Hugo Kuyper secretary C Smorenburg treasurer.
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H. P. van Gorp
Scrip Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Mattat
G. H. Lankelma
Lon Wormhoudt
Hugo Kuyper
C. Smorenburg
Lincoln School Program Delights Capacity Audience
An audience that taxed the Lincoln high school auditorium Friday night enjoyed a program by Lincoln school pupils. A 10 cent admission drew many. the show featured a spring setting with a Three Bears act and a three-act opera with roles for Lorraine Le Coca Carl Vanier Ploeg Orleath Vogelaar Billy Lankelma Melva Le Coca Stuart Kuyper Virginia Kempkes and Paul Klein. The orchestra under Mr Lewis and Miss Tysseling at the piano accompanied the musical numbers.
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Lincoln School
Bring
Jack Frost
Blue Bird
Whistler
Jack ’ Frost
Lorraine le Coca
Carl Vanier Ploeg
Orleath Vogelaar
Billy Lankelma
Melva le Coca
Stuart Kuyper
Virginia Kempkes
Paul
Question Not Answered Last Week Chronicle Note
The Chronicle invites suggested questions for the Inquiring Reporter but did not publish last week’s item after interviewing two of three businessmen. The office asks communicants to include their name, though it will not be published, to record the source of information.
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the Chronicle
Ecords
Fairbanks Jr Faces Divorce and Alienation Suit
Entertainer Douglas Fairbanks Jr faces a $50,000 alienation of affections suit while his wife Joan Crawford sues for divorce. President Roosevelt marks his 28th wedding anniversary at the White House. A broad-finance control bill for governors is before the legislature. Senate approves 8.5 percent beer with 3.2 percent limit in the House. Simpson college students defy a ban on dancing during a private Golf and Country Club event.
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Joan Crawford
Mrs. Roosevelt
White House
Simpson College
Golf and Country Club
Small Child Bitten by Dog in Leighton Area Home
Gerald Hoekstra two year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hoekstra was badly bitten by a rat terrier in a screened porch at their Leighton area home on Saturday. Family members left the dog to play with the child and he suffered facial injuries requiring hospital care. The mother heard his screams and rescued him from further danger. The terrier was not considered dangerous despite the incident.
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Gerald
Henry Hoekstra
Leighton
Pella bank plans new approach to reopen on trust fund plan
A large audience at Legion Memorial hall heard Lynn Fuller of Des Moines outline a two path solution for Pella National Bank. The plan would split assets, allow 50 percent of deposits for use, place the rest in a trust fund until paper fully liquidates, and require 61 percent depositor backing to proceed with reopening around April 1.
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Legion Memorial Hall
P. H. Kuyper
Lynn Fuller
Central Bank of
Des Moines
Fuller
Pella
K. Fuller
Kr. Fuller
Pella Loan Co
Pella National Bank
Comptroller of Currency
Washington
Dollar Telephone Is Back In Pella
W H Fowler owner of the local telephone company announces a substantial rate reduction for city residences and rural lines. Bills for rural service due three months in advance, city bills one month in advance, all payments due by the 10th, back bills settled before the reduction takes effect. Fowler aims for 100 new subscribers and explains how to help reach the goal.
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W. H. Fowler
Telephone Company
Chronicle
Fowler
Pella
Red Cross U K S Local Shipment Arrives
Jacob Plender, local chairman, reports official approval for 64 barrels of flour in 24 1 2 pound sacks for distribution to needy families. Mills will not continue flour supply after current orders, so future help hinges on new sources. Cloth and ready made garments will shortly arrive.
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Jacob Plender
American Red Cross Society
St. Louie
Plender
Pella
Red Cross and Welfare League
Store Front Is Gone But Dealer Wants Washers
Jasper County Record notes the Automa tic Washer company dealer in Long Beach reports being in business at the same location despite a storefront loss from recent California earthquakes. A factory wire to Newton requested a shipment of washers to meet ongoing demand regardless of quakes.
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Jasper County
Automatic
Long Beach
Newton
California
J H Van Vliet Convicted of False Banking Entry
The trial of J H Van Vliet former local banker at Knoxville ended Saturday with a guilty verdict on the charge of making a false entry in his report to the state department of banking. He has until April 1 to file a motion for a new trial and, if not done, will be sentenced at that date.
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Harvey Bank
Phil Bishop
W. H. Fowler
J. H. van Vliet
Knoxville
State Department of Banking
van Vliet
Dunnick Opens New Beauty Shop Here
John Dunnick announces the opening of a beauty shop in the rear of the barber shop. Miss Brenon will be in charge of the department and ladies of Pella and nearby areas are invited to visit and become acquainted with the new service.
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John Dunnick
the Chronicle
Brenon
Pella
Spring Arrives With Snowstorm Tops The Week
The article notes spring began with a wintery snowfall and sleet overnight, disrupting plans to start gardening and reducing travel and church attendance. It mentions lingering winter clothing and coal supplies, with the forecast uncertain as Tuesday morning brings brighten skies and questions if spring is truly on the way.
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China
Alfred Wormhoudt Prefers Street To Continued Shower
Dr H C Wormhoudt said a letter from their Los Angeles brother described an earthquake. Alfred Wormhoudt was showering when the quake struck and he rushed into the street in a bathing unit. The plant’s shower prompted him to seek the outdoors rather than shelter.
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Alfred Wormhoudt
H. C. Wormhoudt
Los Angeles
Cal
Wormhoudt
Leighton Bank Opens for Business in Weekend Start
Leighton Bank began operations Saturday with no restrictions, according to a director who spoke Monday. The move marks the bank’s official start amid unspecified conditions and local interest in its services.
City Election in Pella Sets March 27 Ballot
The city votes Monday March 27 for mayor six councilmen treasurer assessor and committee seats. Candidates include Fultz vs Johnson for mayor Van Rheenen unopposed for treasurer Plender vs Smorenburg for assessor Awtr y and Van Nimwegen for park commissioner Van Dusseldorp, Den Adel, Vander Linden and Blette for aldermen. ward slates led by Blommers, Gilbert Boat, Van Vark Hoeksema, Vander Meide, Hocksema and Dixson Rozenberg. Precinct committeemen listed by ward. Citizens urged to vote for qualified candidates emphasizing efficiency and experience.
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Pella
Munici
T. G. Fultz
H. F. Johnson
John van Rheenen
J. Plender
G. Smorenburg
Death Claims A B Rouw In His Home Near Taintor
Albertus B Rouw died at noon Thursday at his Taintor area home after moving from Otley months earlier. Born in Veenendaal Holland he was 56 years 7 months 20 days. Funeral services were held at his home and Third Reformed church with Rev De Jong and Rev R D Douwstra officiating. Interment was Oakwood. He left a widow and 18 children eight at home including Gerrit and Will Rouw. The death followed nerve anemia after a period of illness.
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Otley
Albertus B. Rouw
Taintor
Third Reformed Church
de Jong
Sully
R. D. Douwstra
Oakwood
Rouw
Mr. Rouw
Veenendaal
Holland
Alice Goement
Leighton
Wilma Ver Beek
Oskaloosa
Minnie Menninga
Cora Kuiper
Gerrit Rouw
New Sharon
Will Rouw
Se Soles
Johanna
Gomie
Esther
Sunday Movie Ballot Debate Delayed by City Council
The Pella city council deferred action on placing the Sunday movie issue on the upcoming municipal election ballot. After hearing Manager C L Whitney and local ministers, a meeting was set for April 18 to hear arguments for and against the proposal. A petition with 93 names representing about 95 percent of local business concerns was presented, while Rev R J Danhof asked for more time to counter-petition.
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C. L. Whitney
Pella
R. J. Danhof
Stamped Money Circulating New Issue In Pella
The scrip committee of the Pella Chamber of Commerce led by H. P. Van Gorp announces the new Stamp Notes circulation this week. The notes shrink to match dollar bills and carry a 2c stamp. fifty 2c stamps redeem the note at face value. stamps are sold by Hugo Kuyper at George Gaass's law office. The project aims to create employment and support local civic activities including Central College and band concerts. Citizens are urged to accept Stamp Notes in change and circulate them freely to bolster the community economy.
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Scrip Committee
Polla Chamber of Commerce
H. P. van Gorp
Pe Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Hugo Kuyper
George Gaass
Chamer of Commerce
Central College
Pella
Establish Star Route Between Oskaloosa and Des Moines
The postal department announces a supplementary star route service between Oskaloosa and Des Moines to improve mail facilities. The daily schedule departs Oskaloosa at 6:40 a m arrives at Des Moines about 9:40 a m and departs Des Moines at 11:80 a m arriving back at Oskaloosa about 2:00 p m. All offices between the two cities are served with no stop at Leighton on the eastbound trip. The old city hall fire bell is out of commission after someone sped an electric motor from the second floor of the building.
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Postal Department
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Leighton
Old City Hall
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