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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1934
Page
5
Chronicle previews Santa's planned appearance at the famous Log Cabin on Christmas Eve. The piece muses on Santa as a symbol and urges locals to give him a big reception, noting the rumored pre Christmas visit in Pella on Friday December 14 and inviting widespread attendance.
Judge Utterback narrowly avoided losing Warren county to Dowell, with the official count by the board of supervisors showing Utterback ahead by four votes. Auditor Carl F. Brown announced the final totals: Utterback 8846, Dowell 3842, Herring 3259, Turner 4422, and Hanson’s Han son tally reduced by 100.
The average monthly pay for rural teachers in Van Buren County is 44 dollars, per a report this month by Supt. Cornelia C. Hodges. The county notes school property improvements and eleven schools approved for standardization, receiving 353.75 dollars in state aid, reduced by legislative cuts.
A letter from MR AND MRS GERRIT VAN ROEKEL thanks the Chronicle for weekly coverage of farm visits and Leighton news. They express appreciation for the paper’s farmers reports and community updates, and wish success for the paper in promoting the “Cleanest City in Town.”
Pella merchants plan Capacity Days Friday and Saturday December 7 and 8 with seasonable merchandise and large selections at bargain prices. Stores urge shoppers to visit Pella for Christmas gifts and personal needs. Watch the Pella Chronicle December 6 for the greatest bargains ever offered in the city.
The J C Penney Co announces the formal opening of its Christmas toyland this Saturday inviting parents and children to visit the store. The ad promises many bargains and tips on saving money.
The Ver Drought service station on Oskaloosa Street advertises a new Atlas battery charger. The device allows the shop to provide first class battery charging services to customers as public notices in the Chronicle.
Mr and Mrs George Gezel Mr and Mrs W S Van Hemert Mr and Mrs Ed Van Zante and Art Klein attended a farewell reception at the Grange building north of Newton in honor of Mr Hinshaw retiring rural letter carrier from Kellogg after 30 years of service A very fine time was reported.
In a Van Zante hardware store window a realistic autumn scene draws attention. Four live pheasants, raised by Arnold Schipfers, perch among leaves with a gun nearby, creating a lifelike display that captivates onlookers.
City librarians urge better youth welfare noting many patrons visit the Public Library for socializing after hours near the library and Legion hall. They urge younger patrons to do reference work after school or be accompanied by an adult when visiting in the evening to keep the street from eroding good conduct.
The Pella Chronicle reports record crowds at the annual cooking school and food show held over three days in Legion Hall. Virginia Reynolds of Pillsbury Cooking Service led demonstrations, drawing enthusiastic attendance and boosting local business. Organizers thank exhibitors and supporters for a profitable event.
The Old Age Pension Board in the county completed its current work with 725 applications from residents aged 65 to 94. Forty pension checks were issued in the first 18 days of November. Secretary John Kuiper and Dorothy Teter led records and examinations. investigators Roscoe Whitlock Eli Hollebrands and J L Templeton helped verify cases. County officials provided essential cooperation. The board promises monthly openings after December with operation day on the Tuesday after the first Monday each month.
A piano recital will be held in the College Chapel at 7 30 o clock Monday evening November 26. Participants include kindergarten grade and high school pupils. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Mrs J D Rietveld of Pella died suddenly Tuesday morning at her home 208 East Franklin street. Born Maggie Van Houweling February 6 1869 in Pella she married John D Rietveld March 13 1889 and had six children and seven grandchildren. She lived on a farm north of town six years before moving to Pella in 1928. She was active in Bethel and later First Reformed churches. Funeral 1:30 pm at home and 2:00 pm at First Reformed Church with Rev A Haverkamp officiating.
The Post Office will be closed to mail deliveries all day on Thanksgiving Day. No deliveries will be made by City and Rural carriers. Collections from street letter boxes will be made at 9 00 A M. Edward Van Zante, Postmaster.
The Chronicle announces an early publication next week with Wednesday issue instead of Thursday. All country correspondence must arrive at the office by Monday to ensure inclusion in the next issue.
At a congregational meeting the First Christian Reformed Church voted by a large majority to extend a call to Rev. Frank De Jong of Luctor Kansas. Two other candidates were considered. It is not known if De Jong will accept, but he is highly recommended as preacher and pastor. Elders elected were M. Meinders and R. Drost. Deacons elected were S. Kooyman and N. Meppelink for three years.
Frank Hartgraves, father of Elmer Hartgraves, local Oska loosa cafe owner, died at his home last Thursday night at 9 20. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 00 at Wilcox Garland funeral home with interment in White cemetery. He is survived by his wife and four children Elmer of Pella Jess of Des Moines Sherman of Chicago and Mrs Dave Brown of Oskaloosa. A brother Henry Hartgraves of Oskaloosa also survives along with 15 grandchildren.
The seven mile stretch of paving from Newton to Monroe is now open to traffic. State highway engineer Frank Martin said construction began late in August and was completed yesterday. The road bypasses dangerous corners, diverts traffic west of the Newton Country Club, and joins highway No 6 near west Newton Monroe Mirror.
Dick J Michmershuizen died suddenly Tuesday night at 11. He had been Lincoln school janitor for 12 years and died within minutes of collapse. Born March 1 1871 he was 63. Survived by wife Elizabeth Van Veen and eight children. Funeral Friday at Wormhoudt Plette and Second Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood.
J Michmershuizen died in Grand Falls Minnesota on a Friday evening at 9 00 o clock He was a former Pella resident who left in 1891 Surviving relatives include sister Mrs Brant Bush Prairie City brother James and his niece Mrs Connie De Jong Leighton He also leaves two daughters and a son.
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Local feature notes Santa Claus will be in Pella on Friday December 14 to hand out hundreds of candy bags to children. The article recounts Santa as a benevolent figure, likening him to St. Nicholas and Kris Kringle, and emphasizes his mission to spread goodwill during winter holidays.
Heavy rainfall in and around Pella over the last two to three days has saturated soil, totaling nearly three inches. Farmers welcome the moisture as it aids soil readiness for spring planting and seeding and benefits pastures.
Mrs. Gerrit Vander Geest age 80 died Monday night at 11 at University hospital Iowa City following surgery. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 at First Christian Reformed church Pella Rev De Kockkoek officiated. Interment Graceland. Survived by husband five children Gerritt Margaret Anne Andrew Wilma all at home. Also parents Andrew Uitermarkt Dunreath and numerous Uitermarkt siblings.
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