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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1931
Page
7
At a Knox ville meeting the Tax Payers League urged cutting county expenses and buying supplies on bids. Speakers urged reducing road costs, opposing the teacher wage law and tuberculin test, while criticizing government spending and advocating competent county supervisors and extended terms for savings.
Miss Schilling, born in Bloomington Illinois, educated at Lincoln School and Central College. She holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Illinois 1921 and an A M in Germanic from the University of Chicago 1926 with summer sessions in 1922 1924 1925 and 1928. Her teaching career includes Decatur Mineral Point West Aurora and Aurora high schools and four years at Central college. She spent six months at Turner House Presbyterian Mission School Merida Yucatan Mexico in 1929 and attended Evangelical Leadership Training School Elmhurst College in 1931 studying missions and the Bible.
Central defeats Penn 20 to 12 in muddy four quarter clash at Oskaloosa on Armistice Day. All Central points came in the first half as Babe Tyseling scored on a fingertip catch and two drives featured Hostetler and Wilkins with early returns. Tharp added a failed kickoff and a later miss on extra points as the Dutch fumbled and battled Penn for control in a tense gridiron battle.
The Our Own Gang comedy drew record crowds at the Pella Theatre over Thursday Friday and Saturday shows with a Saturday matinee. Audiences enjoyed scenes and applause signifying thrills. The bill also featured Merely Mary Ann and Lottery Bride, both praised for entertainment and educational value.
Local police report Roy Fisher, alias Ray forged instrument here, pled guilty in Toledo to a check forgery case. He received a ten year prison sentence after victims included several merchants in the community. The matter prompted calls for remedial measures amid a late meeting audience.
Wednesday about 6 45 p m B H Sack was crossing Broadway Washington when struck by a car driven by Harold Bell of Oskaloosa. Mr Sack carried an umbrella tilted east likely hiding him from the vehicle. Bell says he did not see Sack in time to avoid impact. Sack suffered a head injury and other injuries described as not serious by Dr Fox on Thursday morning.
The Classis of Pella Reformed churches met in a special session to approve Arthur Bennink for ministerial education aid, plan fundraising for Wm De Bruyn medical care, and form cross community aid with Douglas and Charles Mix counties via cooperation with the Christian Reformed brethren and local commercial club. G. H. Menninga, Stated Clerk.
The local post office unveiled a new Model A Ford delivery truck replacing the old Model T with 96,000 miles. Olive drab body with gold lettering sits on a black chassis and fenders, half ton capacity, sliding doors, accessible from cab or rear. When it arrived, staff vied to drive it, with Welter, Koopman and Jess Vrieze Jaar sharing future thrills.
A sheriff’s representative will be at the City Office on November 18 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to issue automobile drivers licenses. Citizens are urged to attend on those days to avoid a trip to Knoxville.
Mrs Hollebeck, wife of Dominic Hollebeck, sent a sample apple blossom from a parishioner in South Pella to the office. The bloom showed typical spring features, notably unusual for this time of year, prompting observation of an earlier than usual display in the orchard.
The Baptist church opened a special evangelistic meeting led by Rev. Ralph T. Norlund with Dr. A K Smith as singer and director. Attendance was good and interest high. Smith arrived late due to a prior campaign, but impressed with vocal, instrumental, and choral leadership. Services run nightly at 7 30 except Saturday, inviting all. Sunday morning featured Miss Helen Huyser and a message on discoveries in John 1 41. Sunday evening centered on John 3 16 emphasizing love at home and church, with Norlund arguing for a broadened definition of love beyond mere "not kill." Monday night drew a smaller crowd due to weather. sermon from John 4 29 about the woman at the well, stressing transformation from sinner to kingdom worker, noting human differences.
The preacher urged believers to abandon worldly pleasures and seek Christ, warning that many chase wealth and society. In Tuesday night’s sermon on "Three Great Proofs of Christ" from John 5 36 40, Christ's works, the Father's testimony, and Scripture were presented as the proofs, drawing a larger audience and new interest.
The Public school has received numerous portraits of George Washington donated by Representative Cassius Dowell of Des Moines. One picture for each room will be displayed. Armistice Day vacation extended to the entire day as stores close. Webster school plans a Thursday night program to fund another piano. admission will aid the building fund. Prof. Greendyke recuperating from quinsy, Adrian Bruins covering. P. T. A. meeting postponed to next week with officer elections and a school program. An evening of magic by George Staples and wife planned to raise milk fund. School Board notes $22,000 in Security Bank. funds protected by state guaranty, with slow return due to state fund size.
Funeral services for the late Wm. Harmsen were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home southeast of Collins with Rev. John Adamson of Collins M E church and Rev. Hartin of Farrar M P church officiating. A quartet sang Harmsen’s favorite hymns, Hilda Witmer as pianist. Interment followed in Collins Evergreen cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Kimberley Charles Kimberley Leonard Evans Guy Elliott S A Carr and Garrett Akins.
Miss Frances Bailey entertained friends at a Rivola theatre party in Oskaloosa last Friday evening in honor of her sister Mrs. Alice Rader who is visiting here.
The Pella Chamber of Commerce met at Legion hall to hear Dr. T. G. Fultz outline transient relief and merchants' donations policy. Officials voted to underwrite Marion county poultry show deficits and form arrears collection, while Central College Coach L A Winter gave a detailed football talk about technique, yardage and the sport’s value to discipline.
The Parent-Teachers Association presents George Staples and Company in an evening of entertainment at the High School Friday night next week November 20. Staples, with Redpath People for over eight years, has appeared widely including Grinnell where he has performed three consecutive times. Prof Fogdall praises the act, promising no disappointment with a money back guarantee. Admission 25 cents.
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