Pella National Bank Receives Reopening Instructions
Pella National Bank gets word on reopening after two month wait as Comptroller of Currency details are being worked out. Treasury policy shifts touted to speed reopening of closed Chicago district banks, prompting Senate pressure and critiques of the Michigan plan and deflation fears.
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Pella National Bank
Comptroller of Currency
Washington, D.C
Chicago Tribune
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Ind
Treasury
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Rep. Mich
Robert M. la Follette
Rad. Wis
Louis Murphy
Dem
Indiana
Senate
Congress
Chicago Reserve Bank
Vandenburg
Michigan
Woodin
Federal Reserve System
van Nuys
Vandenberg
Leyburn
Federal Reserve
New York
Dallas
Indiana Senator Attacks Seventh District Fed Board
Senator Van Nuys criticized the Seventh district federal reserve board as unjust, while Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago officials denied the charges. The bank stated it is working overtime to aid banks in reopening, often proposing plans for reopening and seeking sound, cooperative operations.
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van Nuys
Indiana
Seventh District Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Administration
Treasury
Roosevelt urges higher wages to meet rising costs
President Roosevelt asked industry heads to raise wage scales to offset commodity price increases. A federal tie up by 56,000 manufacturers could put 3,000,000 men to work, with widespread industrial upturns and freight surges noted nationwide.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Sioux Center Glee Club Performs in Pella Event
The Sioux Center High School Men’s Glee Club, guided by S. A. Sandren, superintendent and director, and three accompanying young ladies including the pianist, visited Pella this week. The 24-member choir, two-time state contest champions, was featured at Sioux Center High School and Central College Monday morning after spending Sunday in the city.
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Pella
Sioux Center High School
S. A. Sandren
Central College
Doctor Danhof Stays With Local Church in Pella
Rev. R. J. Danhof declines call from Fourth Church of Paterson New Jersey choosing to remain pastor at the First Christian Reformed church in Pella. He says work began four years ago is not yet complete and his decision is welcomed by his church and friends.
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Pella
R. J. Danhof
First Christian Reformed Church
Fourth Church
Paterson
N. J
Danhof
City of Pella bids for weekly to twice weekly garbage collection
The city invites bids by May 16 for garbage collection starting May 28 1988 and ending in late 1938 season with weekly pickups through June 16 then twice weekly June 16 to Sept 16 and weekly thereafter. Bidder must provide suitable equipment and accept a per trip rate covering the whole city. Signed.
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Pella
Bank reopening efforts under daily talks with Washington
Officers of the federal reserve bank maintain daily communication with the treasury and controller in Washington seeking means to reopen banks. Alfred P. Boror, chief national bank examiner in the east, who was criticized by Senator Van Nuys, replied from Freni Ind. yesterday and declined to comment.
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Reserve Bank
Treasury
Washington
Alfred P. Boror
National Bank Examiner
Ef Fict
van’ Nuys
Freni Ind
We Observe Mothers Day Next Sunday
A note urging observance of Mothers Day across the country through church services and acts of love. Readers are encouraged to visit living mothers with flowers or greetings, or place wreaths at graves of mothers who have died, and to remember maternal affection.
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Pella
Democratic Club Meeting in Knoxville May 17
The Marion county Democratic club will meet in Memorial hall Knoxville next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. A good speaker and musical program are planned with light refreshments. All Democrats of Pella and vicinity are invited to attend.
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Marion County
Democratic Club
Memorial Hall
Knoxville
Pella
Good Boxing Card Being Arranged At Oskaloosa
Boxing promoter Jimmy Hines at the fairgrounds pavilion in Oskaloosa plans a fast card for May 16. Des Moines fighter Archie Martin is booked as the main event with an opponent to be chosen from three fast punchers. Other contenders include Tommy Maroon Kid Sage Tony Schwab and more, aiming for a high standard show for fans from Pella.
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Jimmy Hines
Fairgrounds
Oskaloosa
Pella
Archie Martin
Des Moines
Tommy Maroon
Kid Sage
Tony Schwab
Tou
Council Talks On Garbage And Other Matters
City council members crowded the meeting hours Friday night with no major actions. A street light on Oskaloosa Street was approved. Garbage disposal bids were debated as bids were cancelled and new ones ordered per health officer Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner. A barn nuisance near Alderman Dixson and H A Veenstra drew mixed votes, with threats of action if no steps are taken. City Clerk A C Kuyper presented his annual report with receipts totaling 127,867.38 and disbursements 114,207.62, leaving a balance of 23,659.76.
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Oskaloosa Street
East First
Second Streets
City Board of Health
Carl Aschenbrenner
H. J. Dixson
Dixon
H. A. Veenstra
Dixson
State Health Department
Guy
A. C. Kuyper
Card of Thanks for James De Wit
We sincerely thank friends and neighbors for acts of love and sympathy during the illness and passing of our beloved brother James De Wit. We gratefully acknowledge floral offerings comforting sermons and messages. C. De And Bess De Wit.
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James de Wit
C. DE and
Bess DE Wit
May term opens as Judge Dingwell presides in Pella
Judge E W Dingwell of Winterset opened the May term of the district court with a light docket. The grand jury reported in the afternoon and the trial jury previously. Cases include State of Iowa v. Van Viiet et al for false reports to the banking department and various embezzlement and liquor nuisance matters. Additional civil actions target local banks, insurers, estates, and multiple defendants in probate and corporate disputes.
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E. W. Dingwell
Winterset
District Court
State of Iowa
N. van Viiet
A. T. Klein
J. H. van Viet
Bert Baron
Tunis H. Klein
Walter Conn
Walter Johnson
Tunis H
Glenn V. Jon
Elbert Moore
Salsberry
Len Spencer
Henry van Ekeren
J. H. van Vliet
Bank Ofleers
Te of Iowa
Lester Williams
Anthony
Cynthia Gamble
PR Biddle
Nellie van Rheeen
Chiam Johnson
Bessie Vander Syde
Henrietta van Benthuysen
Hilmer Oswandel
George S. Ellis
J. M. Ellis
Sarah Ellis
Mary Ellis
L. A. Andrew
Security State Bank
Pella
J. H. van Viiet
S. B. Baron
H. Klein
Maryland Casualty Co
Dutch Mill Service Co
Isadore Ripperger
Robert Dyers
C. L. Gose
J. A. Galvin
Miles Galvin
W. H. Merrit
C. J. Wright
W .A. Henry
A. Trentice
T. Worthington
Jacob Wagner
John E. Gamble
Harold Stipp
Perry
Bannister
Starzinger
H. D. van Zante
Y. T. van Niewaal
Nomelaar
R. A. Awtry
Henry Berg
Fred Crutchfield
Grover Williams
Robert Price
Vera McRoberts
Town of Mel
Cher
Miss Batten Elected In Close Race
Marion county held its regular school superintendent election. Miss Sadie Batten of Knoxville was re elected by a very small majority. A total of 29 votes were cast with Batten receiving 15, Hartman of Polla 18, and one other party receiving a vote.
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Marion County
Sadie Batten
Knoxville
Miss Batten
Miss Hartman
Polla
C M Moore Reports Pearl the Prolific Sow
Elma Washington resident C M Moore shares a clipping about Pearl Glen Morrison's outstanding O I C sow Pearl. Pearl farrowed 20 pigs last week, bringing her total to 100 since March 12 1931, with past litters of 20 16 24 20 and 20 on specific dates.
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C. M. Moore
Elma
Wash
Washington
Pearl
Glen Morrison
Hugo Kuyper Makes A Hole In One
Dr J C Mitten cites a curious claim from the Skunk river area where a salmon can contained a golf ball. He questions the tale of Hugo Kuyper who says he lost a ball at the Pella golf links and achieved his first hole in one prompting amusement in the town.
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J. C. Mitten
Skunk River
Hugo Kuyper
Links
Pella observes Poppy Day on May 27
Pella will observe Poppy Day on May 27, the Saturday before Memorial Day, announced by Mrs. Murray Nesbit. Van Veen Van Hemert unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will organize volunteers to distribute memorial poppies made by disabled World War veterans from Des Moines. Poppies honor those who died in service and proceeds fund relief for disabled veterans and their families. no price is set, donations welcome.
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Pella
Murray Nesbit
van Veen-Van Hemert
American Legion Auxiliary
America
Lunch and Bake Sale by Women's League for Service
The Women's League for Service of the First Reformed Church will host a lunch and bake sale. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach in the area.
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Women's League For Service of
First
Reformed Church
Sera Bald
Drys Outnumber Wets in County Seat Gathering
In Knoxville on Monday the drys led wets in attendance with 167 drys and 40 wets. Delegates chosen include Metcalf for the drys and Visser for the wets, with Nordlund and Plender presiding and secretaries named. Both sides chose alternates and reported from Pella and surrounding areas. Official attendance figures confirmed by the auditor's office.
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Knoxville
Jacob Plender
G. A. Stout
C. E. Cooley
Pleasantville
Roy Walker
Metcalf
Frank T. Metcalf
Drys
R. T. Nordlund
Peter Visser
Bussey
Josephine Bean
Harvey
Pella Pella
Nuanee
Rys
J. Wesselink
R. A. Awtry
Peter Tysseling
A. T. van Houweling
A. P. Hasselman
Antonie Vander Waal
H. J. Vanden Berg
H. J. Pietenpol
Nellie Beckering
G. Gosselink
J. Bl Avery
H.C. Payne
Martha Wirth
J. M. Cox
Art Koelman
E. S. Dunkin
F. T. Metcalf
Simon de Haan
Ray de Haan
C. P. Dykstra
Ruth ‘van Zee
The
Wets
Ed van Zante
H. Vander Syde
Gasoline Stove Causes Fire At H Hesselink Home
An 9:00 p.m. Sunday fire at the northeast town home of Harry Hesselink caused about 50 dollars in damage before firemen arrived. The blaze started from an exploding gasoline stove and was covered by insurance. The faulty alarm resulted from a misrouted telephone call and a misinterpreted party request, delaying response.
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Harry Hesselink
Bowie Bee
Hesselink
Emergency Aid Work Gets Under Way in Pella
Emergency aid program in Pella began with a city crew on Oskaloosa street, trimming trees and setting sidewalk grades. Superintendent William Schreiner warned the $6,000 needed exceeds regional and city funds and will prioritize 26 local unemployed men while limiting unnecessary tasks.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Pella
Oskaloosa Street
Ed van Gorp
William van Houten
William Schreiner
Schreiner
Carl Aschenbrenner
Marion County Emergency Aid Committee
Thunder Creek
Pella-Sully
Aschen
Emergency Relief Committee Seeks Wider Public Help
The Emergency Relief Committee urges property owners to repair and improve now to absorb surplus county labor, potentially lowering prices and easing tax burdens. Dr. Aschenbrenner emphasizes broad, timely action beyond relief work, to benefit both owners and the community.
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Aschenbrenner
Mrs Geo Andrews Dies in Washington DC
From the Orkaloosa Herald comes word of the death of Mrs. George Andrews sister of Mrs A Butts of this city. She was well known here and her passing brings sincere regret and sympathy to her family. The account notes she died in Washington DC after an operation.
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Peggy) McMath
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Continental Congress For Economic Reconstruction
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Oral S. Swift
Amana Society For
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Plymouth
Crawford
Betty Burns
Anita
Cass County
Des Moines Register and Tribune Company
Iowa
Helen L. Byrnes
Young People’s
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India
Sioux Center High School Glee Club
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Dingwell
H. Hesselink
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