Farm Chickens Show Five Public Views on Practical Breeds
The Inquiring Reporter gathers five residents views on the best chicken for farms. Mrs Ben Den Adel favors White Wyandottes for reliable laying and good market price. Mrs Walter Heyveld likes Buff Orpingtons for egg production and weight for higher sale value. Mrs Dick A Rietveld prefers White Leghorns as top layers with low feed cost. Mrs Albert van Zante back White Leghorn noting strong annual demand. Mrs Jacob Van Woert sees no clear favorite, all three breeds perform well. Mrs Gerrit Snellers cites Buff Plymouth Rocks and Brown Leghorns, Rocks for large brown eggs and higher value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Heyveld
Albert van Zante
Jacob van Woert
Gerrit Snellers
Flying Dutchman 4-H Poultry Club Organized
A 4-H Poultry Club named the Flying Dutchman 4-H Club was organized Thursday evening with Walter Brown, county agent, assisting. Members will study and practice standard poultry methods, meeting the fourth Monday of each month at members' homes. Donald Klein elected president, Leland Croll named leader. club open to new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brown
Flying Dutchman
Donald Klein
Leland Croll
Fight Flies To Protect Health And Farm Economy
Chronicle urges spring sanitation to curb filth flies spreading disease. Iowa health officials warn these insects carry typhoid, dysentery and infant illness, urging removal of manure and decaying matter, weekly barnyard cleanup, and proper disposal of kitchen waste to improve public health and farm profits. Disease tallies show weekly cases across multiple counties and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Department of Health
Polk
Woodbury
Earl Van Rees Performs Violin Solo on WOI Radio
Pella Grinnell college junior Earl Van Rees presented a violin solo during an April 22 broadcast by the Grinnell college Men's Glee Club on station WOI in Ames. Chronicle office offers 500 sheets yellow second sheets for 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Earl van Rees
Pella
Grinnell College
eGriennell College
Ames
Chronicle
I Was Afraid of the Girls No Man of Her Own at Rivola Theatre
Clark Gable, famed film heartthrob, recalls being timid with girls in Hopedale Ohio years ago. The piece notes his rise to stardom in films with Carole Lombard and Dorothy Mackaill, and previews No Man of Her Own at the Rivola Theatre in Oskaloosa for three days starting Saturday April 6. It mentions Gable’s shy youth, his postmaster image, and local anecdotes from his hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Gable
Carole Lombard
Dorothy Mackaill
Rivola Theatre
Oskaloosa
America
Hopedale
Ohio
Clark
Gable
Norma Shearer
Greta Garbo
Susan Lennox
Joan Crawford
Bible as a beacon amid world’s scorn and danger
A compact endorsement of the Bible by the American Sunday School Union. The piece lauds Psalm 119 for comfort to the faithful who pursue righteousness despite persecution, asserting the Bible’s enduring power and universal accessibility. It praises the Bible over worldly gold and notes free copies offered to the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
American Sunday School Union
International Sunday School Lesson Topic Cross Facing Lesson
International Sunday School Lesson outlines a study of Mark 10 42 to 62 with focus on opposition and reception. The text mentions a passage about days and receiving, reflecting a reflective study approach. The fragment presents theme framing rather than concrete events or outcomes for a dated lesson.
Facing the Cross and Finding the Cross in IL church study
The lesson outlines facing the cross as Jesus did, contrasts James and John seeking prominence with true greatness found in service, and stresses that followers are saved to serve humanity rather than wield power. It argues faith in Christ enables bearing burdens and living for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Monmouth
Ill
America
Jesus
James
John
Zebedee
Kingdom of Heaven
Following the Cross and Kingdom Service
The piece argues religion is more than weekly worship. It cites Jesus call to deny self, take up the cross, and follow, stressing life and service as the kingdom order rather than mere attendance or sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Junior kittenball league organized at Pella schools
The sixth to eighth grade boys form a Junior kittenball league under Mr. Bishop. Almost every boy in the three grades participates, with games on Tuesday Thursday and Friday at 4 pm. A year-end tournament is planned. Teams include Snipes-Herbert Vander Wal captain and other players, Floating Power led by James Whitney, and Po' Katz led by John Henry Hoogenakker with full rosters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Bishop
Snipes
Herbert Vander Wal
Robert Menning
Carroll Hollebrands
Ernest van Klootwyk
Don Cummings
Robert van Nimwegen
Warren van Sittert
Gerald Vander Linden
John van Roekel
Elmer Hartgraves
James Whitney
Verlan Swank
Alfred Renaud
Roy Vander Beek
Cecile Terpstra
Melvin Liter
John Vander Voort
George de Wit
David Harter
Clifford van Eckeren
Po’ Katz
John Henry Hoogenakker
Robert Bosveld
Ralph Huisman
Edward Goad
Paul Arthur Boertje
Willard Hosack
David Naaktgeboren
Walter Roorda
Sam
Bulldogs Clash With Wimpy Wallopers In Close Race
The report lists players from Wimpy Wallopers led by Norman Van Gorp and Ralph Wisse and Bulldogs led by captain Lester Vander Wilt with names such as Jimmy Lents and Raymond De Wit. Games thus far have been close, indicating a tight season showdown and competitive standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uel Menninga
Melvin Hartley
Norman van Gorp
Ralph Wisse
William Kelderman
Billy Black
John van Quyen
James Koopmans
Alvin van Eckeren
Dan Ray Meulpolder
Edmond, Naaktegeboren
Virgil Vander Linden
Warren ‘Crum
Leslie Sadler
Earl de Wit
Bulldogs
Lester Vander — Wilt
Jimmy Lents
Hopkins Mitchell
Raymond de Wit
Fred Heerema
Stuart Kuyper
Willis Schippers
Floyd Mathes
Marinus Aalbers
Howard Grundman
Kenneth Henry
Sonny” van Vliet
Bus Schedule From Pella and Des Moines in 1933
Passenger service lists departures from Pella to Des Moines at 9 30 a m 3 30 p m and 7 46 p m and from Pella to Oskaloosa at 9 25 a m 8 25 p m and 7 40 p m plus a note about AW puscen Rave Gentral Park Gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Des Moines
Pela
Oskaloosa
Puscen
Gentral Park Gate
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Ben den Adel
Dick A. Rietveld
Rivola
Clari Cible No M
iSunnan
Dorothy Macka Gobline
Gary Cooper
Strand
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Chas. Ruggles
Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Doctors Family
Chronicle Weekly Health Message
Dubuque
Mills
Hancock
State
Boone
Union
Mumps
Black Hawk
Tuberculosis
Humboldt
Scott
Pottawattamie
BUICK
Pontiac
Monast Sales & Service
High Ave
Eas
van Dellen
E. V. Good
L Pet. Cyclones
Snipes Po’ Katz
Wimpy Wallopers
Chevrolet
Ford
Essex
Broadway and
Franklin Streets
Joe Stienties
Standard Oil Lubrication Engineers
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Fete Antiabides Labs
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