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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1932
Page
5
Aschenbrenner and Miller claim victory in Pella precincts securing a county lead of 872 votes. The tally shows Grundman and Paardekooper trailing with limited margins as voters weigh local issues and campaign pull in two counties.
Late returns show Franklin Roosevelt and John Garner winning the presidency and vice presidency with a sweeping Democratic majority. Iowa delivers a large Democratic gain, while Hoover concedes. County results across Pella and Marion Monroe districts reflect strong Democratic support, with Aschenbrener and other ticket candidates securing large margins.
John Liter and his son Elmer plus Case Van Atkel were injured lightly in a Liter mine blast near Kirkville Saturday around 4:00 AM while driving an entry to a new section. Jennings Palmquist was present but uninjured. The wind shot shifted tamping, causing facial and arm injuries. all returned home to recover.
The time for staging the annual Red Cross membership drive is this week on or before Armistice Day. Local chairman Jacob Plender has not yet provided definite plans, but the roll call is expected to proceed in the usual manner. The drive is unusually important due to national needs and local welfare needs.
A Tuesday straw vote at the high school shows Roosevelt 96, Hoover 76, Thomas 42 for President. Murphy 115, Field 81, McCrillis 16 for Senate. Turner 103, Heering 95, Conrad 25 for Governor. An Armistice program with Rev. A Haverkamp is planned for Thursday at 11. School status for Friday is unsure. The football team faces Montezuma on Armistice Day. Webster building may present its annual program at the high school auditorium before Thanksgiving. A teachers meeting occurred Monday. Knoxville Pella Dallas high schools plan a joint one act play tour. Dyer, a native Armenian, spoke to the high school Monday morning about life and customs of his people.
The Cham ber of Commerce approved closing all business houses in Pella for Armistice Day and noted general compliance is expected. Treasurer Smorenberg reported the Secur ity bank dividend check for the Lake Frat ty road fund was received and held. The sign west of town was ordered removed. The Iocal post of American Legion received thanks for sponsoring the Hallowe'en celebration, though attendance was low, signaling waning local business support.
Attention American Legion and Auxiliary members. Dinner at the Legion hall on November 11 at 6 30 p m. Come with family and bring a covered dish sandwiches own dishes and silverware. Coffee will be provided. Amos and players advertised for sale as well as piano tuning from Geo Ramsey Piano Store.
Veenstra and Croll erected a pancake stand on the east side of Pella's square with no cost to the Chamber of Commerce or local businessmen. Kuyper Lumber Co supplied all lumber free of charge for advertising value. The pancake day drew a large crowd, surpassing recent visits to Pella, with praise for Veenstra and Croll and Kuyper Lumber Co for community spirit and cooperation to boost the big shopping day.
Readout lists posted results with party names and large majorities for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, attorney general, secretary of agriculture, railroad commissioner, congressman, and various county offices. Several races show margins around two to four thousand votes. district judge, state senator, and state representative margins appear near four to five thousand.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College will hold a rummage sale on Saturday November 12 at the Van Houweling garage.
Local Chronicle reports a capacity crowd on Friday and Saturday as Pella merchants advertised bargains during two days of shopping. A central park Democratic rally featured Judge Hubert Utterback, with remarks on prohibition. An auction sale boosted coupon use and spirited buying, aided by J Blommers & Co and downtown merchants.
Leon Hackert traveled to the state husking contest near Colfax last Friday with Jacob Kuiken John Klein and John Van Weelden. Eighteen county champions entered amid rainy conditions as Johnson won the $200 prize and spectators packed the meadow and pasture parking areas.
The partnership between Jennie Meekma and Lester Liter under the firm name Cash and Carry Cleaners dissolved. The business continues under the same name by Jennie Meekma as sole owner. The parties express intention to maintain courteous treatment and high-class service.
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