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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
5
Tonight the Chamber of Commerce hosts Ladies Night at Legion Hall with a dinner by the Auxiliary Ladies of the American Legion post. William A. Temple of Des Moines speaks on Signatures, with A I B Royalists from Des Moines performing. Tulip Time pictures by Dwight A. Lewis shown as an extra feature.
Mrs. A. P. Vander Meide from this city suffered non life threatening injuries when a collision occurred in Des Moines on a Sunday morning. The car driven by her daughter in law Mrs. Earl Vander Meide was struck by a minister's car on slippery pavement. She received bruises, cuts and a hip injury, was hospitalized, and is reported to be recovering well. The incident happened as the Vander Meides were visiting their son Earl who was operated on that morning. Mrs. Vander Meide and Mabel were en route to a drug store when the crash threw the senior Mrs. Vander Meide from the vehicle.
Central College reports 100 students in Business Administration classes, with 64 individuals in the department and 20 girls among the total. Among the 64, 16 are girls. The department features courses in Elementary Accounting 30, Economics 80, Advanced Accounting 15, Money and Banking 11, Business Law 9, and Business Statistics 5, with the last four requiring prerequisites. The enrollment is mainly freshmen and sophomores, and the department projects substantial growth next year.
On the Dr Fox farm near Brooklyn Iowa a fine corn season is reported with a dozen ears all well filled and of fine quality despite sparse readable details due to damaged text. The residence is listed as that of Dr and Mrs J Fox with the crop highlighted as exceptional for the region.
Enthusiasm is high for a banner year in the school orchestra and band. Many students plan to join the beginners orchestra as five instrumental groups will operate this year under director R. B. Ruby from Sheldon Town. Details appear elsewhere in this paper.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce presents the comedy For Pete's Sake at the high school on Thursday and Friday November 19 and 20. The cast features Martin Heerema Don Hesselink and others in a farce about misadventures involving Pepperdine Aunt Sarah and a social grind. Curtain 8:15 P M. two and a half hours of laughter expected.
Dr Hoffman former Central College president now with New Brunswick Seminary spoke to Central students Tuesday morning during Chapel. He urged that democracy depends on high intellect and calm elections, noting life will go on whether Roosevelt or London is elected. The student body and faculty value his yearly Chapel visit.
D R Rhynsburger spoke at the Excelsior Springs City Club about Pella Tulip Time, its history and impact. He arrived with Mrs Rhynsburger in Dutch costume, drawing a devoted column in the Daily Standard.
Dearborn announces a 1937 Ford V-8 with options of 85 hp or new 60 hp economy engine. The lighter V-8 premieres at a Saturday display November 14 after a nationwide dealer rally with Henry Ford and Edsel Ford. New brakes, steel-belted safety construction, and eleven body styles broaden the lineup.
Mrs. David S. David sustained several broken ribs and other injuries when the David car was sideswiped by a Bartlema car on Highway No. 2 five miles west of Oskaloosa Saturday afternoon. Dianne Duncan, granddaughter, and Alice Wills escaped with minor bruises and shock. Mr Bartlema also uninjured. The David party, en route to visit Clyde Duncan near Prescott, were aided by Dr. Barnes after the wreck damaged both cars and sent them to Oskaloosa for treatment.
Adel Iowa district Judge E W Dingwell sentenced William J Johns of Knoxville former Marion county deputy treasurer to 10 years in Madison prison for embezzling county funds He was fined 337 the embezzled amount The jury in Dallas county found him guilty on a change of venue from Knoxville Johns plans to appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court Also noted Albert Van Donselaar son of Mr and Mrs P A Van Donselaar entered Des Moines hospital for goiter operation this week
The Pella school board met at the superintendent's office. They approved a half holiday for Armistice Day and budgeted for new chairs and book lockers due to rising enrollment. The high school will host an A. I. B. Royals entertainment at the Chamber of Commerce meeting this evening.
Renovations at the Marion county courthouse in Knoxville advance rapidly with a two month completion estimate. A new basement will house restrooms and lavatories, while heating remains unchanged. Crews lay cement floors, plaster walls, and paint, replacing all windows and refreshing the entire exterior, yielding a markedly transformed building.
Tulip Time General Committee will meet at the Legion Hall Thursday November 19 at 8 PM announced Chairman Lon B Wormhoudt. The group plans details for Tulip Time next May including a new 60 by 40 foot stage and quick scenery setup to ensure smooth production and attendance at the Junior Chamber of Commerce play For Pete's Sake during the Tulip Town events.
The high school basketball team begins practice now with an 18 game schedule, 11 at home. The season opens December 4 against Oskaloosa at home, marking the gymnasium dedication. Four lettermen report, plus new talent, with games at Lincoln Knoxville Dallas Pleasantville Valley Junction Indianola Winterset Ax Valley Junction North Winterset Indianola Knoxville Winterset Indianola.
C Ted Johnson reports Marion County relief activity over four months with 150 drought relief applications, 84 accepted, 64 to WPA and 21 to the resettlement administration, 38 rejected, 27 pending. October county cases totaled 225 with 290 unemployment cases. new October applications 221 with 124 accepted, 42 rejected, 55 pending. Relief quota at University of Iowa hospital shows 91, only 34 used. county relief certifies to WPA, not employment. Relief Gardens include 261 plot gardens valued at about 6206.95 with $2000 in costs, yielding a net profit over $4000, plus 211 back yard gardens yielding $9 each, $2.60 return per dollar spent. More detailed relief costs to be shared with the public.
Bandmaster R B Ruby announces plans to start a beginners orchestra to expand instrumental music in schools. He notes yearly depletion from graduations and aims to register at least ninety students, up from fifty, hoping to feed future ensembles. Watch for details.
The report from T H Kaldenberg of Silver Acres notes two crops from the same ground, a rare farming record. He previously harvested an early white rose crop in May and then replanted with Idaho Russets. Kaldenberg plans to plant winter vegetables as the field rests.
Mr Heemstra general manager announces Earn-Your-Way Corp will operate under the new name Central College Industries as shipments begin and factory work expands. Headquarters moved to the plant, a telephone installed, and students will work regular shifts while initial products are prepared for public demand and market response.
Mr and Mrs B F Van Steinburgh arrived in Pella to take charge of Benteco Food Store. Van Steinburgh has 11 years with Benner Tea Co and is a valued member. The couple and their daughter will reside in Pella and are welcomed by the community.
A shipment of fine Sai ene persimmons and ar m arrives for Mrs Kate Beard from Mrs Leonard Etters of Burbank California. The fruit will be shared with Keables family members here. Editor notes the fruit is two thirds larger than Virginia varieties and very delicious for pudding.
Wormhoudt and Son furniture store installs a modern steam heating plant with four wall mounted radiators. The stoker fired system forces warm air at 45 degrees to heat the entire building, replacing the old one pipe system. Gerrit Wormhoudt Jr. says the change meets a long noted need for better comfort.
More than 800 people visited the White Way Auto Co. showroom Saturday to view the 1927 Chevrolet. The event drew families as women and children came, cigars were planned for men, candy bars for children, and two cars were showcased for demonstrations. Mr. Wielaard and associates praised the crowd's response to the stylish, well performing new model.
Walter Stone, a prolific composer of pages and operettas, visited Pella to consult with the Music Committee on a special operetta for Tulip Time. The work will center on immigrant history in America and Pella, with a large city chorus and a mix of modern arias and Dutch melodies. Premier in Pella, titled In Tulip Town, then staged elsewhere.
On Monday morning November 2 chapel exercises featured political speeches for Roosevelt by Howard Mee and Melvin Johnson and for London by George Heeren and Wayne Pos. Ballots were distributed and the student body cast votes. Roosevelt received 111 votes while Landon gathered 149 and minor totals for Lompke 8 Thomas 1 Colvin 1 Browder 1. In forecast votes 108 predicted Landon would win and 159 predicted Roosevelt.
Rural schools across Marion and surrounding counties enter a contest sponsored by Pella merchants. Every school receives a prize. top vote getter wins an 87.50 Merry-Go-Round. Votes come from purchases, ad cuts, spelled word finds, and paid accounts, with ballots handled by teachers and Belle Chronicle committee.
All boys and girls interested in joining the beginners orchestra are urged to attend a meeting Monday evening at 7 30 at the High School. Instruments will be furnished to those who do not own one. All parents interested in the ee Project are urged to be present as well.
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