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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
8
A classified style notice lists 1936 Chevrolet Deluxe Town Sedan 1936 Chevrolet Standard Town 1935 Chevrolet Standard Coach W341 Chevrolet Sedan 1931 Ford Tudor 129 Ford Coach 1927 Chevrolet Sedan. White Way Auto Co presents magneto service and parts at O and P Tire & Battery Service for auto owners with magneto troubles.
Frank M. Frush enters the Democratic ticket seeking nomination for State Representative with primary voters to decide in June 1900. William A. Butts declares candidacy for Marion County Board of Supervisors for the 1939 term with Democratic primary action forthcoming.
L R Clements declares candidacy for State Representative in Marion County subject to the Democratic Primary on June 6 1938. He cites experience as a Just Legislature member and aims to benefit citizens through service.
Arie H. Bogaard announces as a Democratic candidate for the Marion County Board of Supervisors nomination in the June primaries, subject to voter decision.
L. F. Bousquet declares for nomination as Marion County Treasurer on the Republican ticket at the June primary, outlining eligibility and campaign aims.
A series of candidate notices state Marion County residents seeking nomination for county offices in June primaries. Clarence Reading runs for County Attorney on the Republican ticket, Hollis L. Bybee for Auditor on the Democratic ticket, J Rex Weddle for Sheriff on the Democratic ticket, Paul J. Grundman for Treasurer on the Democratic ticket.
A B Van Houweling Auto Company lists multiple vintage cars and trucks in excellent condition. Models include 1937 Dodge Touring sedans, 1935 Dodgers and Plymouths, a 1930 Ford sedan, 1928 to 1936 era vehicles, and several Chevrolet, Hudson, Terraplane, and Oldsmobile offerings with various body styles.
Ed. Van Gorp advertises Van's Motor Service offering rebuilt washers wringer rolls electric motors and gasoline engines from 0 to 4 h p plus all kinds of machine work for customers seeking repairs and fabrication assistance.
Don L. Remy announces candidacy on the Democratic ticket for the Clerk of the District Court. The nomination is subject to voters’ will at the June primary.
Wilhelmima Wiskes announces candidacy for County Auditor of Marion County on the Democratic ticket for the June primary. Dietrick declares intent to seek the same office on the Democratic ticket at the June primary.
County supervisor candidate Jerry Speed seeks the Democratic nomination for Marion County Board of Supervisors in the 194 term and faces voters at the June primary.
Democratic voters in Marion County head to the polls on June 6 to nominate Chauncey L. Varner for county auditor. Varner seeks party support in a tight primary contest.
Leighton area listing offers day old or started baby chicks and 3 week old Leghorn pullets. Contact Hackett Hatchery, Leighton, phone 62, for details and prices.
Poultry expert B. J. Brom Hatchery at Pella advertises culling, worming, delousing and treatment for flocks for soup at 1.50 per 100 birds, with phone contact 34.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Douwstra welcomed Sept Lalla of the Chel sea Iowa and his wife with three children, along with Mr. Swalm and Herman Douwstra. Herman is home for summer and will study at Iowa City before taking over as Chelsea schools superintendent next year, where he has taught.
Qualified electors in Marion County Iowa are informed a primary election will be held at regular polling places on Monday June 6 1938. Polls open 8 a m to 8 p m. Candidates are to be nominated by the Democratic Republican and Career Labour parties for offices including United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Agriculture Attorney General Railroad Commissioners Superintendent of Public Instruction United States Representative Sixth District State Representative Twenty Fifth District and County Auditor.
Shirley Temple returns to the screen in Sunnybrook Farm opening Friday May 20 at Rivola theatre Oskaloosa presented by 20th Century Fox producer Daryl Zanuck. Randolph Scott leads a featured cast with Jack Haley Gloria Stuart Phyllis Brooks Helen Westley Slim Sum merville Bill Robinson and others in this musical drama backed by songs from Gordon Revel Pollack Mitchell Pokrass Yellen and Raymond Scott.
Marion County Iowa notices list offices including County Auditor Treasurer Clerk of District Court Sheriff Recorder County Attorney Coroner and peace officers, with terms from November 8, 1938 to January 2, 1930, plus township and party positions. The proclamation is signed by County Auditor Tas Hollis L Bybeer and published in Knoxville Express and Knoxville Journal and Pella Chronicle on May 12, 1988.
Notice of sheriff sale issued by L A Andrew Receiver Bank of Pella against Van Gorp et al for 15930.71 dollars. Property described includes part of Lot 8 in Block 25 and east 67 1/2 feet of Lot 1 in Block 40 in Pella, with stairway and wall use agreement. Sale set for June 20, 1938 at 2 PM at the south door of the Marion County Courthouse Knoxville. If homestead claimed, must plat within ten days. Sheriff P J Grandman. Deputy H L Kading. Also local social notes follow.
Ralph A. Dunkle 72 died Friday evening May 12 after a long public life as Gilman Iowa postmaster appointed under President McKinley. Survived by his wife, son William of Davenport, daughter Esth Ver Ploeg of Pella, and three grandchildren Phyllis Arlyn and Marilyn. Funeral and interment were held in Gilman with family in attendance.
The Pella Christian School will hold graduation at First Christian Reformed church Pella Iowa on Monday May 28 at 730 PM. The largest class in school history will graduate with an prepared program. Field Day is scheduled for Friday May 27 at West Market Park Pella with events in the morning and a 1 PM start. Rev Hoitenga Peoria will speak in Holland language and Mr Fakkema national secretary of Christian schools will address in English with a message for younger students. You are invited to come early and stay all day.
Miss Kate Vos daughter of John and Gertrude Vos was born October 5 1878 and died May 14 1888 at 12 45 p m at 904 Hazel Street Pella. She lived on the Peoria area farm most of her life except a year in Dulce New Mexico mission work, later keeping house for Anne Bogaards. Survived by five brothers five sisters and many nieces and nephews.
The obituary notes a lifelong faith in the Lord, early confession in her twenties, and active church and mission work. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM at the Pella Co operative Burial association funeral home and at the Second Christian Reformed church with Rev Monsma officiating, interment in Grace Land.
Marion County Angus Breeders Association schedules first Aberdeen Angus sale for Wednesday May 25. Breeders praise the cattle as top quality for county farms, with a focus on alfalfa and livestock improvement. Governor Kraschel will attend and auction the first lot.
Knoxville Iowa on May 9 193 notice is hereby given that to whom it may concern notice is hereby given that there is a probate matter concerning a will. The document requests interested parties to respond or appear as required by law.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Aleda Bakker deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office in Marion County Iowa. A hearing to prove validity is scheduled for 10 00 a m on June 6 1938 in Knoxville. Objections must be on file by the stated time. DON L REMY Clerk of District Court J REX WEDDLE Deputy Clerk.
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