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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
12
An autos and hardware style ad lists Klyn Bros offerings for poultry products including coccidiosis tablets and a range of paints. Also features rebuilt wagons and hay racks. Car dealer White Way Auto Co presents a selection of used cars from 1927 to 1937 with multiple Chevrolet, Ford, and Pontiac models.
A compact classified listing from A B Van Houweling Auto Company describes numerous used cars and trucks from 1920 to 1937. Models include Dodge Plymouth Chevrolet Hudson Terraplane Olds Ford and Deluxe variants with multiple body styles noting sedan coupe touring and pickup. All items claimed in excellent condition.
Political notices reveal Frank M. Frush declaring candidacy for State Representative on the Democratic ticket subject to June primary action. William A. Butts also announces a bid for Marion County Board of Supervisors for the 1939 term, contingent on Democratic primary results. both seek voter support.
L R Clements announces his bid for State Representative in Marion County, asserting his Legislature experience will aid citizens and will seek Democratic Primary nomination on June 6, 1938.
Arie H Bogaard announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for member of the Board of Supervisors in Marion County. He states the decision will come from voters in the June primaries.
L. F. Bousquet declares candidacy for nomination to Marion County Treasurer on the Republican ticket at the June primary.
A series of candidate declarations in Marion County announce runs for public office. Clarence Reading seeks Republican nomination for County Attorney. Rex Weddle runs Democrat for Sheriff. Paul Grundman seeks Democratic Auditor nomination. Hollis L. Bybee and J. Rex Weddle appear among the filings.
Notice to interested parties that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Aleda Bakker deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa. Hearing set for 10:00 p m June 6 1938 in Knoxville Iowa to prove validity. Objections must be filed by then. Don L Remy Clerk by J Rex Weddle Deputy.
Don L Remy announces continued candidacy for Clerk of the District Court on the Democratic ticket. He seeks voter support at the June primary, asserting readiness to serve if nominated and elected.
County Recorder candidate Wilhelmina Wiskes announces bid on the Democratic ticket subject to June primary voters. Ray L. Ditrick also announces candidacy for Marion County County Auditor with primaries on June 6.
Jerry Speed declares his candidacy for nomination to the Marion County Board of Supervisors for the 1940 term. He aims to reach voters at the Democratic primary in June.
The Democratic voters in Marion County will decide the nomination for county auditor at the June primary on the sixth. Chauncey L. Varner is the candidate named for consideration.
Local residents will attend the general synod of the Reformed Church at Asbury Park New Jersey from June 2 to 7. Delegates include Rev. R A De Jong Sully Rev N Roozeboom T Plette Leighton and Henry Viele man from Pella and Rev G Menning from Pella and Rev Ira Hesse.
Professor Mennenga spoke at Searsboro High School last Thursday evening May 19 delivering the commencement address to graduates. His address followed last year’s remarks which were well received.
Seniors of the class of 1938 host a special program with songs poems and a skit at the high school. Santa Claus awards gifts. teachers receive showcases and a class prophecy is acted. Baccalaureate at Second Reformed Church features an address by Rev Prins stressing Christian service.
A retrospective of a busy year at Pella public schools notes Labor Day opening, two long vacations, and 275 high school pupils. Activities included basketball, track, and a sectional tournament, plus a successful arts and music program, adult evening classes, and new student organizations.
The report highlights performances by the South Central Conference Glee Club hosted by Pella on February 18 and strong showings by the district and state contest choirs and solos. It notes high ratings for Miss Tysseling’s and Miss Lockhart’s programs, three full length plays by Miss Hopley, and steady progress in English, mathematics, and vocational courses, with thanks from the administration for a satisfactory school year.
The county schedule shows two day exams led by County Superintendent J. P. Tracy. Senior girls Leota Van Etten Florence Hackert Ruth De Heer Kathryn Herney Mary Jane Van Hemest Anna Keuning Velma De Prenger Dorothy Vander Waal and juniors Alta Beyer Beulah Grandia Emily Heimstra Helen Klyn Maxine Robertus Johanna Van Roekel Evelyn Rouw will take part.
The program for the Class of 1938 commencement at the High School Auditorium on Thursday May 26 at 8 00 features processional March Romaine by Gounod performed by the High School Orchestra Invocation by Rev Haverkamp Welcome Emily Kay Those Cole Boys GI Commencement Address 1900 and Now Kindley music Bridal Chorus The Rose Maiden and Auf Wiedersehen The Blue Paradise by Romberg Girls Glee Club Presentation of Class Citizenship Awards Diplomas by Dr H D Wormhoudt Farewell Anna Keuning Edu Adgar
Presentation of Eighth Grade Miss Dora Bootsma and class song concluded with certificates and benediction. Dr H C Wormhoudt oversaw the state inspector Cameron C Ross visit to Pella Public Schools reviewing teachers, courses, library, maps, and building facilities. The inspector praised overall work and will forward a complete report to the board in a few days.
At a conference meeting in Indianola the South Central Iowa Conference debated expanding membership beyond six current schools Knoxville Pella Winterset Lincoln of Des Moines Indianola and Valley West Des Moines. Plans include a girls swimming meet at Lincoln High Des Moines the third weekend in September with Don Nutting in charge and events aligned to state standards with minor changes. Indianola plans a boys tennis tournament at Simpson College courts in spring. Could our government become a government of politicians by politicians for politicians.
Legal notice of sheriff sale in Marion County Iowa involving L A Andrew as receiver for Security State Bank of Pella. Property includes undivided interest of H P Van Gorp in Lot Eight Block Twenty Five and East Sixty Seven and a Half Feet of Lot One Block Forty in Pella with a stairway use agreement dated 1925 1926. Sale follows court execution for 15930.71 dollars.
The highest bidder on June 20, 1938 at 2 PM at the south door of the Court House in Knoxville Iowa will be declared. If the real estate includes your homestead you must plat and record within ten days after service or the homestead will be marked out and recorded with costs charged. Dated May 17 1938. P J Grandman Sheriff Marion County Iowa By Howard L Kading
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