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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1932

Page

8

Cordova Couple Have Baby Girl

Cordova Iowa May 16 a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Horace Rushing. The article also notes local visits births and a fire destroying the Brommel farm home. It mentions flying daredevils Dick Grace Art Gobel Babe Green and Frank Clark in a film context.

Crea Dorothy Jordan Robert Armstrong Hugh Herbert Dick Grace Art Gobel Pacific Hawaii Babe Green Frank Clark

Marion County Bankers Elect Officers at Knoxville

The Marion County Bankers Association met in Knoxville on Tuesday evening May 3 and elected officers for the year. President R. L. Job, vice president P Scholte, treasurer J T Doughman, secretary K H Bean, and W R Crane as chairman of the Executive Committee. The group planned an all day meeting for May 19 with bankers from Group 6 including Des Moines Newton and Marshalltown. A candidate announced for County Treasurer on the Democratic ticket in June primaries citing character and qualifications.

Marion County Bankers’ Association Knoxville R. L. Job Knoxville Citizens National Bank & Trust Company Iowa Ice P. Scholte Pella National Bank Pella J. T. Doughman State Bank of Bussey Bussey K. H. Bean First National Bank Harvey W. R. Crane Pleasantville State Bank Pleasantville Group 6 of Des Moines Newton Marshalltown Marion County

Aul Grandman Files Sheriff Candidacy in Marion County

George W. Godfrey of Albia Iowa also seeks the Democratic nomination for state senator in Monroe Marion county. The notices urge voters to consider their names in the June 6 1932 primary.

Monroe-Marion County George W. Godfrey Albia Towa

Questionable Car Upgrade Sparks Public Scrutiny

The writer defends driving a rebuilt 1929 model presented as 87 with body and finish redone by Hamm Auto Top Co. amid persistent criticism. They argue affordability and service, noting repairs and reconditioning as proof of value, inviting readers to seek estimates.

Picnic Marks the Close of School Otley Iowa

Otley marks the school year end with a Thursday program and Friday picnic. Otley school closed Friday with a student program and a picnic dinner. A ball game pitted Otley school boys against Christian school boys, Otley winning 19 to 16. Families and friends visited in town and nearby farmers’ homes throughout the weekend.

Otley Gerrit Vander Weil Gus van Vliet James van Vliet Frank Rexroath Roy Nolen Reasnor Pete Vanden Berg Fre Robinson Monroe Rean Verwers Verwers Korver Charlie Visser Tracy Will Ver Meer Pella Neal Kuiken Otley School The Christian School Neal Sedrel Leighton Gysbert Aalbers John Stirnemann Albert Dykstra Breen

Fire destroys brooder house in Peoria Iowa

Fire swept the Harold Sheesley place Monday burning the brooder house housing 200 chickens, with five birds escaping. Rev J M Wortman and family visited Wright last week at the parental De Vries home. Mr and Mrs C Spoelstra celebrated their fortieth anniversary. The Vander Werp pastor declined a Zuphter Michigan call but accepted Prinsburg Minnesota. farewell sermon May 29. William De Jong family from Holland Michigan arrived for a visit with A C De Jong and relatives.

A. C. de Jong Peoria Grundy Center John Neels Mire James Norwood Missouri Neal Sedrel Sedrel Norwood Frank Ven Haaften Leighton School Leighton Frank Leasure Des Moines Otto Brommel Iowa J. M. Wortman Wright de Vries Artie Booy Pella Henry Bosveld Bert Nibbelink M. J. Vander Werp Zuphter Michigan Prinsburg Minnesota Tabe Vander Veen Peter Plyma Lynnville Rene Klooster Henry Bosneld C. Spoelstra Charlie Hilda Spoelstra Joe Gooryke Jake Ver Hal Henry Wyma John Geenan Jake Henry Bert Spoelstra Harold Sheesley William de Jong Holland

Rural Pupils of County Honor Roll at May 24 Exercises

Announcement of the eighth grade commencement to be held at Memorial hall Knoxville on Tuesday afternoon May 24 at 8 o clock. Program includes orchestra led by Charlotte Looney, Marion County Rural Choir directed by Harry Kauffman, reading of class roll Nora White, diplomas and certificates by Sadie Batten, awards to honor students Jesse Parker, benediction by Rev Otto L Carr. List highlights 36 honor students including Mary Covey, Paulina Verros, Kenneth Woody, Dorothy Shore.

Memorial Hall Knoxville Charlotte Looney Marion County Rural Choir Harry Kauffman State Teachers College Cedar, Falls Jessie M. Parker State Dept. of Education Des Moines Nora S. White Dep Sadie Batten Jesse Parker Otto L. Carr Mary Maxine Covey Paulina H. Verros Kenneth Woody Dorothy Shore Margaret Holmes Helen Louise Waits Helen Maxine Hanna Gladys M. Feight Irene Nutter Harold Moore James A. Rowland Margie Sallie Presley Bernice Lepley Walter Rasmussen Victor C. Maeschen James A. Ripperger Granville L. Shivvers Georgia May Davies Lloyd Redding Leonor ‘Irene van Kheenen John O. Hall James Edwin Gass Rosella Miller Eleanor M. Hoch Angelene van Waardhuizen Janella van den Berg George Fell Slocum Jessie Heimstra Anna van Eck Wilma Irene Stine Anna Keuning Ervin Paul van Steenie Freda Faye van Zante Betty van Zee Eva de Haas Bertha Rouwenhorst

Lost Squadron at the Rivola in Oskaloosa opens Saturday

The Rivola Theatre in Oskaloosa schedules a three day engagement of RKO Radio Pictures The Lost Squadron starting Saturday May 21. Richard Dix stars as a film director who sends stunt pilots into danger in faulty planes for dramatic air sequences. Erich von Stroheim plays the director with Mary Astor and Joel McCrea in supporting roles.

Hollywood Rivola Oskaloosa RKO Radio Pictures Richard Dix Dix Erich von Stroheim Mary Astor Joel Mo

Wyatt and Paardekooper Seek Marion County Auditor Seats

Two political announcements urge Marion County voters to support Alden H. Wyatt in the Democratic Primaries on June 6 citing 21 years of local business experience. A second notice from Gerald W. Paardekooper declares candidacy for County Auditor on the Democratic ticket, asking for voters’ help and support in the June primaries.

Marion County Alden H. Wyatt Gerald W. Paardekooper

State Senator candidacy notice limits Pella campaigning

A public notice states that due to a district State Senator race in Monroe and Marion counties, the author will not solicit Pella voters before the June 6 primary. It thanks Dr. Aschenbrenner and friends for courtesy and limits campaigning in the city.

Monroe Marion Aschenbrenner Pella

Democratic candidates announce for board of supervisors 1933

BERT H VERMEER and ALONZO VER PLOKG announce Democratic candidacies for local offices. VERMEER seeks Board of Supervisors in the 1933 term with primary on June 6, and VER PLOKG seeks Assessor of Lake Prairie township with the same primary date. They request voters' support.

Board of Supervisors Bert H. Vermeer

Walter Van Zomeren Jr for Township Assessor

A concise voter notice endorses Walter Van Zomer en Jr as a Democratic candidate for Township Assessor in Lake Prairie township. The call urges support and acknowledges appreciation for the vote.

Lake Prairie Township Walter van Zomeren, Jr

Local Candidacy Declarations for Lake Prairie Township Officials

A candidate announces for Lake Prairie Township assessor and two political posts. Eumer Nollen declares as Democratic candidate for assessor with June 6 primaries. Dr G J Scott of Knoxville Iowa announces for State Representative on Republican ticket with June primaries.

Democratic candidate for County Recorder announces candidacy

The letter from a Democrat announces candidacy for County Recorder in the June primaries. It mentions Ruby Rsherd as a supporter and references a Republican contender, Ira A Ward, running for sheriff of Marion County.

Brummel Home Victim of Flames

Leighton Iowa May 16 Mr and Mrs H W Vander Linden were shoppers in Des Moines Friday afternoon Rev and Mrs J A De Jong and daughter Amaryllis of Leighton were

Leighton Iowa H. W. Vander Linden Des Moines J. A. de Jong Amaryllis

Gholson Announces Candidacy for Marion County Legislature

Democrat B H Gholson declares intent to seek the June primary nomination for State Legislature representing Marion County. He pledges to serve the people of the county and urges Democrats to consider his candidacy.

Leona Bogaard Announces Run For County Recorder

Leona Bogaard announces candidacy for Marion County Recorder on the Republican ticket in the upcoming June primary. She pledges to perform duties to the best of her ability if nominated and elected.

Marion County Leona Bogaard

Carl Aschenbronner Announces State Senate Candidacy

Dr Carl Aschenbronner declares his bid for State Senate from Marion and Monroe counties subject to Democratic primary action. He pledges to work for the best interests of his constituents if nominated and elected.

Marion Monroe Carl Aschenbrenner, M

Democratic County Auditor Candidate Seeks Support

WM J Johns of Harvey Ta seeks backing for the Democratic nomination for County Auditor subject to June primaries. He cites twelve years in banking as qualification and asks for support.

J. Johns Harvey, Ta

Marion county Republican candidate for County Attorney

Homer M. Lyon announces his candidacy for County Attorney of Marion county on the Republican ticket in the June primaries. He asks for support from voters. Dr. E. T. McLaughlin of Knoxville announces as a candidate for County Treasurer in the Democratic Primaries on June 6. He is a lifelong Democrat and a World War I AEF veteran who has served at Knoxville Veterans Hospital and as a practicing doctor there. He seeks loyal Democrat support.

Marion County Homer M. Lyon E. T. McLaughlin Knoxville McLaughlin AEF Veteran's Hospital

Peter Tysseling Seeks Marion County Board Seat in June Primary

Public notice of candidacy for member of the Marion County Board of Supervisors. Peter Tysseling states his past service qualifies him and pledges to continue providing the same type of service if nominated and elected. Primary action rests with Republican voters.

Board of Supervisors Marion County Peter Tysseling

Rockwell Seeks Mahaska Sheriff Nomination in June Primary

In the Mahaska county race the June 6 1982 primary features Milo A Rockwell as a candidate for Sheriff and Elmer G Van Zee running for Assessor in Lake Prairie Township on the Democratic ticket.

Mahaska County Milo A. Rockwell Lake Prairie Township Elmer G. van Zee

Candidate Announces Bid for Marion County Treasurer

A Marion County voter announces candidacy in the Democratic primary for county treasurer. The contender cites extensive business experience and claims it qualifies them for the duties and responsibilities of the office and promises continued efficiency if elected.

Marion County

Harvey Seeks Marion County Auditor Seat in Democratic Bid

A local message from Walter L. Mike Harvey announces his candidacy for Marion County Auditor. He asks Democratic voters for their vote and support and signs as Democratically yours.

Marion County Walter L Mike) Harvey

Keuning Seeks Lake Prairie Township Assessor Post

C H Keuning announces candidacy for township assessor of Lake Prairie township subject to Democratic primaries on June 6 seeking voter support.

Lake Prairie Township C. H. Keuning

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cordova Cynthia Martin Bert Karr Lloyd Shilling Charley Ballard Louilla George Dailey Herman de Heer Bert Ross John Perky Dunreath Marion County Bankers Elect H. P. Scholte of Trasenre High Ave West Oskaloosa Criti Seral Hamm Auto Top Co Brooder House Call of Minnesota Church Oskaloosa Theatre Alonzo Ver Plokg Gruen Seth Thomas Oskaloosa, Iowa Eumer Nollen Reublican G. J. Scott Chronicle County Recorder Ira A, Ward Newport B. H. Gholson A. van Drimmelin Amary Astor Joel McCrea Robert :Armstrong Pmedap George Archainbaud Irko Radi Wilhelmina Wilkes Democratic Atlas Tessein Green Atlas Mahaska Bottling Works
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