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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1936
Page
9
Rural schools in Marion and surrounding counties are urged to enter a contest sponsored by Pella merchants. Every school entering wins a prize, with top vote-getter receiving an $87.50 Merry-Go-Round. Votes come from purchases in cooperating stores and from ads clipped from The Pella Chronicle.
Town begins its first county wide quail season in nearly twenty years opening November 15. Hunting hours run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily across listed counties Union Ringgold Decatur Clarke Lucas Wayne Appanoose Monroe Wapello Davis Van Buren Jefferson Washington Henry Lee Des Moines Louisa Muscatine Jones Jackson. Landowner permission required in all areas and written permits for designated management zones. Observers report plentiful birds due to ideal season conditions.
In 1931 the West Amsterdam school had 10 pupils while now it has eight. The old brick building on the Arie Toom farm burned in 1897 and later served religious services. The present West Amsterdam school was erected in 1882 and its early budget was 500 dollars yearly. Teacher Miss Margaret Keuning, daughter of Peter and Mrs Keuning, is a graduate of Dell a High School in 1933 and is in her third year at Central College. The article notes wooden shoes worn by students and lists several board members and students by name and grade.
Post offices nationwide prepare to implement plans for 26 million workers under the Social Security Act starting 1937. Employers receive a seven-question identification form November 16 and employees get application forms November 24. Workers may file via employer, union, mail, or in person to establish social security accounts.
A description explains furnishing a card comparable to an insurance ID card. It would certify that an account is set up and bear the employee’s Social Security number to help the worker quickly verify current account status.
A list of marriage licenses issued by Clerk of Court Don Remy in Knoxville during October. Names include Harry Crosley and Deri Bussey of Bussey. Clifford De Jong and Mabel Hiemstra of Pella. Dana Tener Knoxville and Ethel Terpeninoxvilla. Clifford Six Knoxville and Mary Lowe Pershing. Ellis Adamson and Erma Jones Attica. Charles Hewitt Des Moines and Edna Frost. Lewis Rich and Maxine Ames Des Moines. Robert Smith Burling ton and Ardis Cox Knoxville. William Nelson Pleasantville and Golda Kline Pleasantville. plus others from Des Moines Pagosa Springs Colo Pleasantville New Sharon and surrounding areas.
Richard Brunk, 48, Bloomfield marshal, died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot in the Wishard hotel lobby. A coroner’s jury ruled the incident accidental after witnesses and hotel occupants heard Brunk exclaim for help.
A 1936 drought comparison notes hay and other feed grain surpluses offset corn shortages. Walter L. Brown reports from the Agricultural Administration that the 1936 harvest looks slightly smaller than 1984, yet broader hay and feed crop gains lessen overall impact. Reserve corn held on farms aids emergency use as farmers repay loans.
Mr Brown cites rises in hay and forage tonnage under agricultural programs. Production of corn grain sorghums and ley is expected near 68 million tons, up from about 61 million previously. With reserves and feed trains, total for the period may reach about 75 million tons, versus 70 million last year, while grain supplies for 1936-37 total 74.848 million tons, about a quarter less than last year but 7 percent above the 1934 shortfall.
Mrs M Verros moved from the third to the second floor into the room once occupied by Miss Thomassen. Mr and Mrs Neal Den Hartog plan to move in next month and have taken the room vacated by Mrs Verros. Vander Hart died Friday at 12 30 pm aged 83 years seven months eight days. he and Mrs Vander Hart came to the home in 1938. The funeral was held at the home and then at the First Christian Reformed Church with sermons in Holland and English. interment at Oakwood cemetery. Albert De Koning and Kryn Van Zee of Sully visited recently.
Mex Willemsen and daughter visit Miss Kate Den Ade and Mr. and Mrs Albert Buitenwerf in Sully. Mrs Buitenwerf spends a week with her children in Sully. Dave Verros family and Mrs Van Arkel visit Mrs M Verros. William Van Duren and Van Gorp families visit Ar en and Meppelink. Garret Marinus remains bedridden. Martin De dong, son of Mrs M Van Gorp, in Rochester hospital.
Through special arrangement managers Stank and Pierce of the Rivera playhouses announce the Columbia Burlesque at the Masonic Theatre Oskaloosa each Monday evening. The same company performs at the President Theatre in Des Moines every weekend. Tickets can be secured by phone and held at the Rivoli Theatre box office.
Marion County district court jury roster lists jurors summoned for the December term including Floyd Tineenee Burch Pleasantville Clark Converse True Conn Knox ville Cambron J A W Evans Pleasantville John Graham Jr Melcher Fd Gass Lacona Anna Green Melcher Wayne Hodgson Pleasantville J C Hodgson Pleasantville O W Barvey Knox ville Grace James Knox ville John Klein Pella Owen King Bussey John King Columbia Minnie Martin Knox ville Miles Proffitt Pleasantville Mrs E B Rinehart Knox ville Ora Rose Lacona George Stevens Knox ville Reuben Schakel Pella Knox ville Schrader Monroe G L Teter Knox ville John Tilma Otley Lizzie Towne Percy Ella Van Houweling Pella Chas Vander Ploe Jury reports December 7 1996 10 00 A M.
Mrs. Marinus Knoot of Kirkville died last Thursday morning at age 28. She was the sister of Mrs. W. L. Verwers, and is survived by her husband and a young daughter. Burial followed from the parental home to the Reformed church at Eddyville with interment in Eddyville Cemetery. Reverend H. Daven officiated.
Mr and Mrs M Winswip Kel of Eddyville are named with a brother and two sisters in a brief family notice. The item records relatives and location without further details.
A small town resident or farmer is needed for immediate permanent employment. The position offers $75 per month at start. Apply by sending details to Box 3286 care of this newspaper.
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