Pella Legion Auxiliary Launches Child Safety Campaign
The Legion Auxiliary stages a state wide drive to protect children from reckless driving May 6 to 12. Five hundred safety stickers reading Drive Slow We Love Our Children will be displayed on windshields, windows and at intersections. Mrs. Dick C Van Zante leads the effort with cooperation from city and state officials. Citizens blamed for speeding, not tourists, as town motorists have suffered fatalities since January 1.
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Pella
The
Legion Auxiliary
Eddie Cantor
Legion Boys
Dick C. van Zante
Auxiliary
Iowa
Operetta Chonita to Be Performed One Night Only
The high school operetta Chonita advertised for two nights will be staged Friday at 8:00 in the high school auditorium. An excellent cast will present the musical.
Wind powered motoring proves cheaper than gasoline
Doctor Carl Aschenbrenner argues wind is a cheaper aid to motoring than gasoline. He recounts a trip to Humboldt where he achieved 17 miles per gallon on the way out and 24 miles per gallon on the return as the wind blew the car along, reducing fuel use.
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Carl Aschenbrenner
Humboldt
Interesting relic at local store parasol go carts revived
Awtry and Lankelma display a parasol go cart from twenty plus years ago. They bought several when starting their business but sales were slow and most were given away. One cart was awarded as a prize at a corn show to a man who already owned one. Visit the furniture store to see it.
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Awtry
Lankelma
Mr. Awtry
Mr. Lankelma
Otley Telephone rate corrected to one dollar a month
A correction clarifies that Otley Telephone Co. rates have been one dollar per month for the past two years, not one dollar twenty five as previously cited in the weekly farm visits. T. H. Kaldenberg, president of the Otley Telephone Co., supplied the corrected figure and the notice stands.
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Otley
T. H. Kaldenberg
Otley Telephone Co
Blom Family thanks neighbors after Iowa fire scare
Richard Ovington of Council Bluffs Iowa emerged late Saturday as the statewide spelling bee winner after morning success in the WE ten contest and four hours of spelling during the afternoon to be declared Iowa champion.
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Richard Ovington
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Richard
Clean Up Days Schedule by Wards
The city announces its annual Clean Up Days for next week with Second and Third wards on May 7 and 8 and First and Fourth wards on May 9 and 10. All rubbish must be placed at the curb or alley for collection. ashes hauled if the city clerk is notified. Read the ad for full particulars.
World's Allright Draws Big Crowds at Local Play
The World's All Right, a home talent production by the Universal Producers Co directed by Miss Geraldine Roberts, was staged at the local high school auditorium last Thursday and Friday. The crowd praised the cast from children to elders, noting strong performances despite limited rehearsal time, with the Chamber of Commerce thanking participants and patrons for the success.
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Pella
the Chronicle
Chamber of Commerce
Pella Poppy Day Seeks Citywide Memorial Support
American Legion Auxiliary volunteers plan Poppy Day distribution in Pella on May 26 with over 50 participants. Poppies fund relief for disabled veterans and families. workers serve without pay, wearing badges and collecting contributions in sealed boxes.
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J. B. van Hemert
van Veen-Van Hemert
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion and Auxiliary
The Grill Opens Saturday at 227 Franklin Street
W P Koopman announces the opening of a lunch room named The Grill at 227 Franklin Street this coming Saturday. The establishment offers lunches short orders and soft drinks and invites the public to visit and get acquainted with its service.
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W. P. Koopman
Ranklin Street
Mr. Koopman
Open House At Pella Co operative Burial Association Draws Crowds
The Pella Co operative Burial Association held an open house at 1801 Main Street across Thursday Friday and Saturday last week. Manager J E Forbes expressed satisfaction with large crowds especially on Friday and Saturday as visitors inspected the burial service offered by the institution.
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Pella Cooperative Burial Association
Main Street
J. E. Forbes
Card of thanks for brother Phil Olivier
The Nibbe Olivier brothers and sisters express gratitude for kindness shown during bereavement. Appreciation includes sympathy, floral offerings, and use of automobiles.
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Phil. Olivier
E. C. Nibbelink
Olivier
Civic League meeting to discuss bylaws and programs
The Pella Christian Civic League will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at the Baptist church. Two addresses by Rev. R. D. Douwstra and E. V. Goad will cover league aims and community role, with music featured. A possible plan for a permanent canteen at West Market Park is discussed, and the public is invited to join.
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Pella Christian Civic League
Baptist Church
R. D. Douwstra
The
Reformed Church
Otley
E. V. Goad
Pella
West Market Park
Why gravel is piled at road centers for maintenance
A Chronicle editor explains to readers that gravel roads are graded with blades only half the road’s width. While graders work the center ridge forms briefly, then spreads to both sides, yielding a smooth track. Drivers should slow briefly to pass the grader and avoid detours. Another reader comments.
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Pella-Knoxville
Local Family Recalls Dust Storm Experience in Minnesota
Justice of Peace Jacob Vander Syde and family plus son in law Frank Brom traveled from a weekend visit to Albert Lea Minnesota. They faced a severe sand storm with dust enveloping the car by 1 30 pm and dust on chairs corn crib and potatoes changing color. They describe it as unforgettable and compare it to snow banks.
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Justice of Peace
Jacob Vander Syde
Vander Syde
Frank Brom
Albert Lea
Minn
Peter van Ryswyk
van Ryswyk
Mother's Day Stamp Issued At Pella Post Office
A special Mother's Day stamp is now available at the Pella post office. The inscription reads U.S. Postage In Memory and In Honor of the Mothers of America. Three Cents. This new stamp edition marks a modest innovation in postal issues honoring mothers nationwide.
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Pella
U.S
Hauge to Speak on Homes and Farms Financing
Republican congress candidate Hon A O Hauge will address home and farm owners at the American Legion Hall Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. He will outline his plan to finance homes and farms.
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A. O, Hauge
Congress
American Legion Hall
Mrs. Gerrit Tysseling Dies at Pella Home
Mrs. Gerrit T. Tysseling age 67 died Sunday afternoon at her Pella residence after a short illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1:30 at home and 2:00 at Second Reformed Church with Rev. Jacob Prins officiating. interment Oakwood. Born near Otley October 18 1866 she was adopted after losing her parents and married Gerrit T. Tysseling about 30 years ago. Her husband died in July 1930. Surviving children are Anna Tysseling music supervisor in Pella schools Anthony Tysseling shoe merchant and Richard Tysseling Garden Grove instructor.
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Gerri T.tysseling
W. First, Street
Second Reformed Church
Jacob Prins
Oakwood
Otley
Tysseling
Anne Breen
Anna Tysseling
Pella
Anthony Tysseling
Richard Tysseling
Garden Grove
National Holiday Meet Held In Des Moines Coliseum
The National Holiday convention opens in Des Moines Coliseum at 9:00 am with Gov. Clyde L. Herring delivering the welcome. Lt Gov Nels Kraschel and Milo Reno speak, radiocast 10:30 to 11:30 over WHO-WOC. Afternoon talks by Gov William Lane of North Dakota at 2:00 and Rev Charles E Coughlin at 4:30, broadcast on WHO-WOC.
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Coliseum
Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
Nels Kraschel
Milo Reno
Wiliam Laner
North Dakota
Charles E. Coughlin
WOC
Roosevelt urges Wheeler bill for Indian self government
President Roosevelt on Saturday urged passage of the Wheeler bill granting Indians complete political liberty and local self-government.
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Roosevelt
Time To Light Up The Windows
An appeal urges merchants to light unlit store windows at night to curb burglary risk. With May and June electricity costs not exceeding April bills, merchants should start lighting now to form a habit for the year. The campaign ends with a call to brighten streets and “light up the corner where you are.”
Central Tumbles Grandview In Eight Two Victory
Central College opened its baseball season at Des Moines defeating Grandview College 8 to 2 with Van Arkle pitching superbly. Bebe struck out 14, Neifert and Leavengood added long hits, and a fast double play helped escape a late jam. The Collegians also beat Pershing 5 to 2 at Pella, Neifert on the mound. Schedule notes list May games against Simpson Upper Iowa and Grandview.
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Gentral College
Des Moines
Grandview College
van Arkle
Bebe
Neifert
Leavengood
Collegians
Pershing
Pella
Simpson
Ith
Upper Iowa
Grandview
Treat Offered at College Chapel in Pella Iowa
Mrs. June Stureman Paschal native of Pella and Central College graduate will appear in Pella Thursday May 10 at 7 30 p m in the College Chapel under the Ladies Auxiliary of Central College. She reads The Fool by Canning Pollock and offers other selections including Twaalf Houten Klompen. No tickets sold but 15 cents collected at the door. The show previously drew a large crowd in Chariton Iowa.
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June Stureman Paschal
Pella
Central College
Canning Pollock
Twaalf’ Houten Klompen
Chariton
Iowa
High School Tops Commercial Contest at Des Moines Meet
High school entries from Pella dominate the Des Moines commercial contest securing first in 1st year typing and first in individual. Shorthand teams take second and third in their divisions while Ella Ver Meer wins advanced typing and helps multiple events. Pella earned a certificate for most points. senior class has 39 students. honor roll lists 43 pupils across grades with notable names from Persh High School.
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Des Moines
Pella
Hospers
Ella Ver Meer
Jaspers
Margy Vander Keift
Helen’ Bogard
Lucille Hollebrands
Bonnie Klein
Henrietta Hoksbergen
Margaret J. Vande Keift
Bernice Ver Ploeg
Grace van Dellen
Markc Brand
Diverse 1930s News Snapshots From Across the Nation
A compilation notes Perkins urging a shorter workday to absorb unemployment, Reno adopting modernism including a nudist colony, Austria keeps ballot box and ends jury trials, Tammany Hall factional strife, Chicago language education limits, a Nevada rancher Confederate veteran, Methodist South backs new social creed, Machado safety moves to Camden, bananas and a snake found in Hutchinson, Lincoln murder case involving ex-convicts, Ellis Island urges refugee admissions, McLaughlin linked to Bremer kidnap plot, rural homesteading relief aims to aid 600,000 families, and daylight saving time begins muting radio programs in the Midwest.
A Capella Choir To Give Concerts In Churches Here
The A Capella choir of Central College plans two church concerts next week and the following. First Reformed church on Tuesday May 8 and First Reformed church on Sunday May 13 both at 7 30 pm. No admission charged, silver offering taken. Choir of forty voices toured Illinois Wisconsin Indiana from March 30 to April 9 ending back in Pella.
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Central College
Third Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Chicago
H Centre
Chicago Christian Business Men’s Association
Pella
New Pella Cook Books on sale at Korn-Sybenga's Bakery
The New Pella Cook Books published by the Ladies' Auxiliary of Central College are ready for delivery and are now available for purchase at Korn-Sybenga's Bakery.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Central College
Korn-Sybenga’s
Settlement Reached With Turbine Manufacturer
City council ended a dispute with Murray Iron Works of Burlington Iowa over turbine testing at the municipal light plant. The deal included guarantees. a condolence resolution for Miss Gertrude Plender, in memory of her father Jacob Plender, was approved and filed. The wages committee proposed a ten day paid vacation and more Sunday rests, adopted unanimously. Walter Johnson's sewer connection petition was rejected as uneconomical. Marion Avenue crossing near Jefferson Street was approved for construction.
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Murray Iron Works
Burlington
Towa
Municipal
Council
Gertrude Plender
Jacob Plender
the Chronicle
Walter Johnson
Houston Avenue
Marion Avenue
Jefferson Street
Invitation to Apple Blossom Time at Orchards
Orchards Apple Grove Orchards south of Mitchellville invites all to enjoy the heavy bloom this season. Blossoms expected by Sunday May 6 and may last through the following Sunday. Visitors may come on Sunday or any time during the week. The orchard covers eighty acres with six thousand apple trees.
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Apple Grove Orchards
Mitchellville
Thanks for sympathy after mother's death Tysseling family
The Tysseling family expresses sincere thanks to all who extended sympathy and help during the illness and death of Mrs. G T Tysseling. Anna Tysseling Anthony Tysseling Richard Tysseling note how acts of love alleviated sorrow.
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G.T. Tysseling
Miss Anna Tysseling
Anthony Tysseling
Richard Tysseling
Legion Hall Opens in Chamber of Commerce Dinner
The Chamber of Commerce plans a formal supper next Thursday in the remodeled American Legion hall dining room. All members are urged to attend to conduct business and inspect the enlarged building and its features.
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Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Hall
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Post Office
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Hauge
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Lawrence Liggett
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Geo. Vande Noorde
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Virginia Fowler
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Reno
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University of Toronto
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Winita
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