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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1936

Page

6

Censorship of Movies Urged by Miss Aldrich in Pella

Central figures Miss Aldrich of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union urged strict film censorship. She warned laws are needed to control movies and called for shunning cinema to improve conditions, while praising church attendance and urging youth to consecrate. Two fishermen died near Seattle in Elliott Bay after a ferry collided with a small boat in dense fog.

Aldrich Elliott Bay Seattle

Recital to Be in College Chapel

Peterson will present her college piano pupils in a public recital on Thursday evening in the college chapel. Those who will participate include Alvina Osten, Ayesnta Van Wely, Ona dere Landsiedel, Laura Vaniafaaf, Ardena Quire, regise, and Billie Shaw, a student in the class.

Mise Jens

Death comes to J. J. Thomassen in Bloomington notice

The death notice reports the passing of J. J. Thomassen at age 3? in Bloomington. Born in Peoria he grew to manhood in the city with his mother and sisters listed. Funeral arrangements were held locally as details are incomplete.

Bloomington Assen Herton, IL JH. Thomassen Vey Y. T. van

Shall We Have Annual Red Cross Campaign Now

The Red Cross membership drive planned for Armistice Week has stalled due to local committee issues. The Chamber of Commerce or Van Veen Van Hemert Post American Legion are urged to take charge, with members urged to contribute $1 and to direct donations to Ben Blommers or Abe Den Adel.

Red Cross Chamber of Commerce van Veen- van Hemert Post American Legion Polla Ben Blommers Abe den Adel

Local Names Mentioned in Regional Notice Fragment

A fragment lists individuals including J. 8. Hammer of Far, Ed of Tracy, Paul Ston of Iowa, Louis of Farmer City Illinois, Harold Thomas senior with Mrs J F Dykstra of Pella, Mrs Harold Meisenbach of Sacramento California, and Miss Mae Thomassen of Pella, indicating a regional social or official notice with multiple people named across states.

Hammer Far Tracy Paulston Iowa Louis Farmer City Ill Harold Thomassen J. F. Dykstra Pella Harold Meisenbach Sacramento Cal Mae Thomassen

Death of Cornelius Huisman in Union Street Home

Cornelius Huisman died Tuesday morning at 11:00 at his Union street home after a two week illness. He was 78 years 8 months and 22 days old. Funeral services are set for this Thursday afternoon at 2:00 at the Pella Cooperative Burial Association home.

Cornelius Huisman Union Street Pella

WANT ADS Too Late to Classify

ATTENTION WINDMILL owners Change it in your windmill before winter Do not use car oil use regular windmill oil sold at Vogelaar's Hardware and Implement store Bring your own empty can along FOR SALE Fairbanks Morse 1% horse power gasoline engine and cement mixer Gerrit Rouw FOR SALE Cornet Price reasonable Phone Red 201 Jimmie Kempkes Read the display ad elsewhere in this issue Vogelaar's oil burning stoves The latest type heating stove on the market

Vogelaar Fairbanks-Morse Gerrit Rouw Jimmie Kempkes

His Brother's Wife Coming to the Pella Theatre

The Pella Theatre announces its Thanksgiving feature His Brother's Wife with a special matinee on Thanksgiving afternoon. The management calls it one of the finest pictures of the year and presents it as a premier attraction for local audiences.

Pella Pella Theatre

Huisman R D Douwstra to Officiate at Grace Land Interment

Rev R D Douwstra will officiate and interment will be in Grace land. Born March 9 1858 in Helland, Huisman came to the United States in 1910 with Mrs Huisman and nine children. They lived in tley then ella. Married 49 years ago to Marie Moeres, he leaves 10 children Neal Birmingham Arnold Des Moines Ralph and Anne Pella Marion Oska loosa Mrs C Vonk Reasner Mrs Bert Kelderman Whiting Ind Mrs L J Krouse Marshallton Pete Kelderman and Mrs Margaret Mitchell Des Moines. He also leaves 23 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was the last of his family. Two brothers and five sisters predeceased him. He owned a coach for two months. The accident occurred on a country road north of here when the Lanphier machine, parked roadside, was struck as Orie Gook, driver of the tractor, looked over his shoulder and failed to see the obstacle. The right wheel of the tractor.

R. D. Douwstra Graceland Helland Huisman Tley Ella Marie Moeres Neal Birmingham Arnold Des Moines Ralph Anne Pella Marion Oskaloosa C. Vonk Reasner Bert Kelderman Whiting Ind L. J. Krouse Marshallton Pete Kelderman Margaret Mitchell Here Lanphier Orie Gook

County Tractor Goes Over The Top Of New Car

Killduff county road worker Harold Lanphier watched a Caterpillar tractor roll over the top of his new Ford on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred in New Car County when the tractor tipped onto the vehicle, causing damage but no reported injuries.

Killduff Harold Lanphier Ford

Music study builds character and health through school bands

College leaders and 157 authorities in a Conn Music Center survey praise music training for self discipline, teamwork, and mental focus. They cite health benefits from relaxed nerves and better posture plus potential financial rewards for young musicians. Senator Copeland also notes music enhances happiness and welfare through rhythmic pleasure and overall well being.

Conn Music Center Soang Senator Royal §. Copeland New York City

Car body crushed nearly to ground level on left side

Jasper County Record reports Newton garagemen say the car’s body is wrecked beyond salvage though the chassis remains apparently undamaged after the incident, with the top crushed four feet from the ground along the left side.

Newton Jasper County

A Timely Question As Labor Opens a Drive for Wage Law

Central debaters begin work as labor groups launch a campaign for a wage law. The planned effort aims to shape policy discussions and mobilize support among workers and employers alike.

Debaters Rally Over Minimum Wages Debate Question

Thursday morning's paper notes labor spokesmen from thirty nine states urge constitutional amendment to permit minimum wages and social legislation. Debate class members, including Ray Van Heukelom and Greta De Koster, prepare bibliography in the library as ten experienced debaters return to the squad.

Congress

Campus debate on major sport shapes this year

On campus a squad faces a national issue to settle and debate, aiming to prove a major sport status this year. The item highlights student involvement, organizational stakes, and potential shift in athletic focus.

Extemporaneous Topic Chosen for Annual Contest

Professor Gould of Central announces the annual extemporaneous contest will be held Thus day. The topic for this year is Consumer Co-operatives.

Gould Central

Dr Lubbers Delivers Armistice Day Address at College

Dr I J Lubbers spoke before students and faculty on Armistice Day. He threaded his peace and war views with his World War I experiences, outlining attitudes toward peace and conflict.

Dr. Lubbers I. J. Lubbers

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