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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1936
Page
10
Weekly markets list quotations for dairy and poultry items from local dealers. Cream No 1 and No 2 prices, eggs including old hens, light and leghorns, and per dozen rates shown for various weights and grades. Prices are itemized with units and approximations, reflecting market conditions.
Complete stock of parts for repairs offered by Hocksema Bros Garage for Trico windshield wiper service.
Attention is drawn to reduced insurance rates advertised by Fred Liutenbach and Verle Ver Dught. Contact by phone at 298 for details and quotes.
Wallace Beery stars as Old Hutch in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's film opening Sunday at the Princess theatre in Oskaloosa. Linden and Cecilia Parker headline with a romantic thread, directed by d Walter Ruben, with Beth Patterson in a supporting role and Harry Rapf producing.
Des Moines bulletin from State Veterinarian Dr. H. A. Seidell warns Iowa farmers to watch for hog flu this month. The disease is highly contagious, causes fever and loss of appetite, and can accompany cholera if herds are not cholera-vaccinated. Proper veterinary diagnosis is advised to prevent losses. Severe outbreaks now could reduce next spring’s pig crop as sows bred may lose unborn piglets or give birth to weak or dead piglets.
Residents of Sully and nearby towns shared community activities and visits. The Sully Parent-Teachers club held its monthly meeting with program items led by students and local adults, followed by a lunch. Members and guests from Pella, Leighton, Oskaloosa, Grinnell, and Lynnville joined in birthday celebrations, demonstrations, and church group gatherings through the week.
160 acres near Sharon offered as best producing farms with undulating to level terrain. New alfalfa options and several other farms available. Purchases possible with down payment and long-term balance. farms bonded for protection. Contact Fred Kissinger at A 1204 for details.
Porterville residents recall a busy social spell with numerous visits. Families including the Robertus, Van Den Baard, De Zwarte, Monster, Hoksbergen, and Kamerick households shared Sunday calls and Sunday afternoons, while others helped celebrate birthdays and hosted quilting gatherings at the First Christian Reformed church. Enthusiasm waned as winter snow soon melted after the brief appearance.
Peoria’s Girls Society hosted a Friday shower for Miss Marie Ryken at Frank Ryken’s residence. Word arrived that Godert Vander Hart Sr. died recently. he had lived in Peoria 20 years, then at Pella the last 17, leaving nine sons in the area and a daughter near Pella. His funeral was held Monday, with many old friends in attendance.
Lake View residents report mixed fall weather with rain snow and chill. Miss Burke and Mae Hronek joined Roy Brown for dinner Sunday. Rev. Henry Verduin led the eos at Pure Water church while pastor Mr Star hunted pheasants. Dena Miedema visited Geraldine Hutheen. Henry Sterken Jr and Si Armetu from Wisconsin visited Lake View and Pure Water. A party at the Lake Bors zich home drew many locals. Several youths traveled to Nord for a Sunday School convention. Miss Fanny Schut assists Mrs Finner with fall cleaning.
A customer reports relief from sharp stomach pains after a three week $1 bottle of Dr Emil's Adla Tablets. The ad cites Vander Lin den's Drug Store and states the pains are gone and the eater can now eat anything.
College dignitaries gathered Saturday to lay the new student union building cornerstone at Colgate University finding the stone daubed with paint dated 1836. Workmen spent hours removing the prankster marked paint as authorities investigated the incident.
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