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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1933

Page

2

Shell-Firestone Edges Monroe Reds 1-0 In Pitcher's Duel

The Shell-Firestone team defeated the Monroe Reds 1 to 0 in Monroe after seven hitless innings. Vander Wilt started the scoring with a seventh inning single, and Douwstra scored on an error to provide the game's lone run. Batteries: Monroe Vande Kieft Craven Donai Ver Meer for Shell-Firestone. Vande Kieft fanned 13.

Shell-Firestone Monroe Reds Monroe Vander Wilt Douwstra Vande Kieft Craven Donai Ver Meer Donai’s Ex Pense

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. John Welle of Pella

Funeral services for Cornelia Groeneweg Welle were held Sunday afternoon May 14 at the C. E. Bishop home with Rev. W. J. Fowler officiating. Interment was at Oakwood cemetery in Pella. Survivors include J. J. Welle of Hartley Iowa and daughter Mrs. C. E. Bishop of Newton with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

John Welle C. E. Bishop W. J. Fowler Grinnell Methodist Episcopal Church Oakwood Pella Charles Bishop Herman David Fred Jacob Isaac Welle Cornelia Groeneweg Welle Mies Newton Peter C Scott Saskatchewan Canada Gran Ten John Blommers Bella Jacob Groeneweg Oregon Wm. van Houten

Community thanks for kindness after death of Mrs N E Hackett

The family of Mrs N E Hackett expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death. Special thanks go to Rev G Menning for comforting words, the singers, and the Pella Burial Association for the splendid service. Sisters and brothers sign the note.

N. E. Hackett Rev. G. Menning Pella ‘Burial Association

Junior Kittenball League closes season in six-team standings

Six teams competed in the Junior Kittenball League with Cyclones and Bulldogs earning top spots. Cyclones beat Bulldogs 19 to 8 in the championship game as Messamaker shone on the mound. An elimination tournament followed at Webster diamond featuring Wimpy Wallopers, Snipes, and Floating Power, with Cyclones advancing past Floating Power in the opening rounds.

Cyclones Buldogs Lincoln Webster Building Bulldogs Messamaker Mitchell de Witt Batt Cyclones E. Langerak Seats Webster Diamond Wimpy Wallopers Snipes Wimpy Snipes Hore Cummins Hollebrands Vander Waal Menning Old van Sittert van Klootwyk van Nimwegen Vander Linden van Roekel Harty

Pella Markets and Classifieds Highlight Local Trade

Local Pella ads list prices for wheat oats and corn from Farmers Co operative Exchange and Farmers Union Marketing Association. Classifieds offer buying and selling including used cars, furniture, oil stores, grinding services, wood, and a modern rental house, with rail and mail times noted.

Farmers Co-operative Exchange Pella Iowa

Notable batting leaders of the season feature Van Vliet at .552

Paul Van Vliet leads the season with a .552 batting average, while John Henry Hooge nakker sits close at .467. Key players include Arthur Messamaker and Clarence Langerak of the Cyclones, Hoogenakker of the Po Katz, Vander Waal and Menning of the Snipes, and Norman Van Gorp of the Wimpy Wallo.

Paul van Vliet John Henry Hoogenakker Arthur Messamaker Clarence Langerak Cyclones Po Katz Herbert Vander Waal Robert Menning The Snipes Norman van Gorp Wimpy Wallo

Bank at Colfax Granted Charter to Open Again

Jasper County report says the First National Bank of Colfax has been granted a charter by the comptroller in Washington. President F. E. Boyd announces the charter and expects opening on an unrestricted basis once published. The bank, now under a conservator, secured 75 percent waivers quickly and plans to resume full operation with a $25,000 charter. H. E. Bell serves as cashier.

Jasper County Comptroller’s Washington, D. C First National Bank of Colfax F. E. Boyd H. E. Bell

Electric Sparks Humor and Ads from Van Den Berg Weekly

A compact collection from Electric Sparks issue featuring jokes and light ads. Items include marriage banter, lamp judging prize, price-advantage notices, and a humor panel about household goods and daily life.

van den Berg Electric Co

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