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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
2
Obituary records the passing and services for Mrs Andrew DePenning. The column compiles local notices, family visits, hospital updates, appendicitis surgeries, and social festival preparations in Pella with many names and towns such as Des Moines Oskaloosa Knoxville and Union. The piece highlights hospitalizations, weddings, and community activity around the Second Reformed church and Tulip Time festivities.
On May 1 Andrew He Pell led a May Day program at the Home for the Aged with Rev Mennine of the Third Reformed Church presiding. Families from Sully, Leighton, Prairie City, Eddyville, Leighton and nearby areas visited residents and shared greetings with Mrs. B Hagen, Mrs. Justin a, and other guests as social calls continued through the day.
Iowa Taxpayer reports 1938 record of estate and relative collections for state inmate care. Average 12.63 percent of amounts paid by counties, up from three-year average but below 15.02 percent in 1937. Legislators strengthened recovery provisions against spouses, parents and adult children, with liens on real estate. Counties urged to improve collections to offset projected $600,000 annual rise in inmate care costs, including Woodward epileptics facility.
Political notice from Hollis L. Bybee announcing candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Auditor in June primaries. Bybee states he currently holds the office and asks support if his administration has earned approval.
Govert T Clark announces candidacy for County Treasurer on the Democratic ticket. He is currently a farmer and formerly served as Auditor for Red Ball Grocery for several years. Support from Democratic voters is requested.
Clarence A Kading announces candidacy for county attorney on the Republican ticket in the June primary. He currently serves in the office and states he has focused on the administration and the public interests of Marion County. He asks for voter support.
A L Dykstra announces candidacy for member of the Marion County Board of Supervisors. The term begins January 1, 1942, pending Republican voters approval in the June primary. Support requested.
L F Bousquet announces candidacy for County Treasurer in the upcoming June primary on the Republican ticket. He states prior term service was efficient and businesslike and seeks re election on that record.
George Gezle announces candidacy for county clerk on the Republican ticket in the June primary seeking support from voters in Pella and Marion County.
M A Barnes announces candidacy for Member of the Board of Supervisors Marion county South District term starts January 1 1941 pending Republican primary approval at June primary ballot.
Hugh W. Lundy proclaims his bid for nomination as State Senator for the 15th District covering Marion and Monroe Counties. He asks Republican voters for continued support at the June Primary and reflects on his first term’s general approval.
Arie H. Bogaard announces candidacy for member of the board in Marion County for the term starting January 1. He states his intent to seek Democratic voters’ support and notes the nomination process will be finalized by the party.
Republican candidate Meyer Langerak announces bid for Clerk District Court. cites years of experience as deputy under Republican and Democratic clerks, stresses competence for the office and urges Marion County residents support.
Ben Du Pree enters the race for the office of Auditor, declaring candidacy to Republican voters in the upcoming June primary election. The notice highlights his bid and asserts party support.
Marion County voter message from J Rex Weddle appealing for Democratic endorsement for Clerk of District Court. He notes experience as deputy under the current clerk Mr Rem and urges support for handling duties in the best interest of the people.
Frank Clark declares candidacy for supervisor in Marion County under the upcoming June Democratic primary. The notice states the campaign aims to seek the seat in the party race and urges voters to consider the bid.
Alonzo Ver Ploeg declares candidacy for Lake Prairie Township assessor as a Democrat. He notes three terms as assessor and asks for support at the June primaries.
Bastiaan Cap Van Veen announces his candidacy for a seat on the Board of Supervisors in the Democratic Primary for the 1942 term. He asks for public support and notes the run is subject to June primary rules.
Dacy announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff subject to June primaries. Louie Rehor is referenced in connection with the race.
County Engineer Robert Johnson says paving on Highway No 14 north of Knoxville will not start for six to eight weeks, possibly in June. Engineers are revising the route, finalizing grades, and gathering data for design as drafting work at the Highway Commission in Ames proceeds before bids and letting. Detour remains undecided, likely via a road east of No 4 crossing the Des Moines river at Rousseau bridge.
The Marion County Iowa board of supervisors meets in adjourned session on March 21 1840 with members present. Items list purchases for road work and various claims including pay rolls and exemptions. A resolution directs Union Township trustees to appraise a school fund tract in Union Township and report value for resale. The board adjourns with Hollis L Bybee as auditor.
A compact plea promoting D. A. Doedyns Guernsey milk service with daily delivery and the contact phone Red 374. The message emphasizes rich milk quality and convenient home delivery.
Kuyper Builders Material Company promotes SPROUTS Paint Cleaner as a safe economical option that cleans walls and woodwork without leaving dishwater hands. The versatile cleaner is marketed for home use and professional applications alike.
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