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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
8
An assorted classifieds page lists wall washing and wallpaper cleaning services by J Rhynsburger, with a phone number Red 145. Also advertising sewing machine repair by Walter Butts, and various agricultural sales including chicks, bees, and Hereford cattle. Several used cars and auto services offered by A. B. Van Houweling Auto Company.
Frank M. Frush declares candidacy on the Democratic ticket for the nomination as State Representative, subject to voters in the June primary.
William A. Butts announces his candidacy for Marion County Board of Supervisors for the 1939 term. He states the race is subject to the Democratic primary and urges voter support.
L. R. Clements declares he will run as a Democrat in Marion County in the upcoming state legislature race. He states his experience from the last Legislature will benefit citizens and will submit to the Democratic Primary on June 6, 1938.
Arie H. Bogaard announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for the Marion County Board of Supervisors, subject to June primaries and voter decision. He thanks supporters and asks the party to back his bid.
L. F. Bousquet announces candidacy for nomination to the office of Marion County Treasurer on the Republican ticket at the June primary.
Marion County voters are informed that Clarence R. Kading will run for the office of County Attorney on the Republican ticket at the June primary. The notice confirms his candidacy and party affiliation for the upcoming election.
J Rex Weddle announces candidacy for Treasurer of Marion County on the Democratic ticket, subject to June Primary voters. Paul Grundman also seeks Democratic nomination for Sheriff, subject to voters at the primary.
Hollis L Bybee announces Democratic bid for Marion County Auditor seeking the party nomination. Formal filing documents indicate intent to run in upcoming election.
Don L Remy announces continued candidacy for nomination as Clerk of the District Court, subject to voters in the June primary.
Marion County voters face a primary on June 6 with Wilhelmina Wiskes seeking the county auditor seat. Ray L. Dietrick also appears as a candidate on the Democratic ticket in this county race.
County supervisor seeks nomination for the 1940 term in Marion County before the Democratic primary in June. Jerry Spelling? characters indicate a candidate named Jerry Sp. remains unclear due to OCR.
Chauncey L. Varner announces candidacy for Marion County auditor subject to Democratic voters at the primary on June 6. He seeks the nomination and outlines a campaign to serve as county auditor.
Notice is given that a will allegedly for John M Varenkamp deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office in Marion County. A hearing to prove validity is set for 10:00 A M May 16 1938 in Knoxville Iowa. Objections must be filed by then.
V C Ramseyer of the U S Department of Agriculture predicts higher egg prices due to a mild winter lifting production above average while fewer hens are on farms. Egg feed ratios improve profits as prices rise through summer and fall, with April broiler prices strong and pullets shifted to broilers. 1938 39 expected to be highly profitable for egg producers.
An 81 year old Harpers Weekly reflection notes national panic and commercial prostration as winter approaches. It highlights grave apprehension across the country and the hardship endured by the poorest citizens amid looming economic crisis.
The piece reflects on France and Europe’s tremulous politics while Britain wrestles with global tensions. It laments U S economic distress driven by haste to riches, warning that such pursuit erodes honor faith sympathy and charity amid widespread hardship.
Dr. Margaret Rottschaeffer missionary doctor to India addressed Central college students on Monday. She described village work with an Indian nurse and Bible woman aiming to break caste barriers and establish model huts with sanitation facilities. She noted latrine education and mosquito control as essential for improving health in Indian villages.
Doctor Rottschaeffer promotes model village gardens and local medical care in India. She plans to return and establish centers with Indian nurses and Bible women to expand mission work of the Reform ed Church. Money limits constrain efforts though demand remains high.
A notorious figure proclaims immense influence over crime and society, claiming to have killed more men than wars and to have corrupted youths, destroyed the weak, and trampled the fool, while bragging of his vast impact on homes and ambitions.
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