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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1935
Page
4
Public schools begin a Thanksgiving recess this week marking the start of the last six weeks of the first half year. Parents are urged to review their children's work with teachers and give suggestions. Several assembly programs are planned, with a mimeo Green school paper produced by older students.
Auction of farm and household items off Pella Knoxville road 6 miles southwest of Pella includes work team cattle sheep chickens and full line of farm machinery plus household goods such as sewing machine dining table beds rockers stoves and an electric washer. Cash terms.
D J Ver Dught dies suddenly at home from heart attack after years of declining health. Services 1 30 at Wreloe I Motte funeral home with Rev Jacob Prins officiating and Oakwood interment. Born near Otley Jan 1, he moved to Pella, survived by wife and several children and in laws.
The College of Religious Emphasis Week sets the first full December week from December 2 to 6. A preliminary gathering in Jordan Hall established Bible study and prayer groups. Rev. C. H. Spaan of Grace Reformed Church Grand Rapids will lead chapel services each morning with extended hours and a Thursday community service at First Reformed Church. Public invited. Music plans accompany services.
A letter from Mrs Delle Allen of National Cit Cal expresses appreciation for the Chronicle and invites Iowans to the Golden West event. The note mentions Pella beauty, a San Diego show, and an exposition corner dated September with an enclosure referencing Roby De John Banyan Smith.
The Mahaska district court considered whether four county banks and five claimants, including John Ireland and W E McCurdy, qualify for a $1,440 reward after Wayne Wellman and Robert McOttumwa were convicted for robbing Farmers Savings Bank of Oskaloosa on January 10, 1985. Junkie DLW Hamilton held the case under advisement as evidence and arguments were reviewed.
Pella High basketball travels to Newton Friday for a boys game after a rough Pleasantville half. The team has been hampered by irregular practice due to gym use but will regain home court after this week. One or more players may be ruled ineligible for the rest of the season.
In Canon City Rev K Bergsma preached to inmates at the Colorado state penitentiary. Rev I Van Dellen traveled by train to Kansas with stops in Rotterdam and Luctor for church anniversaries. A record crowd attended three inspiring sessions and a noon dinner served 450 guests. The piece notes marriages births hospital visits and a jail sentence for a county relief worker.
A committee led by Mr Dockindorff announced a tentative Friday night night school schedule focusing on farming practices. Topics include erosion control terracing alfalfa and clover stands weed management home beautification and horse care. Sessions run 7 30 to 9 00 pm with no attendance limit and a small fee for coffee and doughnuts.
William Jelsma died Saturday at his sister Mrs. Abe Dykstra’s home in Otley after several months of illness. He was 72 years, 1 month, 11 days old. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. from the Dykstra home and 1:20 p.m. at Otley Reformed Church, with Rev. R. D. Douwstra officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery. A former janitor of the Reformed church, he lived most of his life in Marion County and is survived only by his sister Mrs. Dykstra. a brother Jelle Jelsma died about a year ago. Ida May Fisher’s parents have an eye for the future. Two hours after her birth she was enrolled in the Townsend Old Age Pension club at Gerber, California.
Ames council notes low bidders on city highway work with a 1.2 mile stretch of Highway 14 through Knoxville. J P Abrahamson Construction Co of Des Moines submitted the low bid of 45 660 for the project in Ames.
Lawrence Stanley of Earth Iowa buys the Monroe Citizen, a six month old tabloid, and plans a six page seven column edition this week after not issuing last week. He installs a linotype and new press and seeks to revitalize publication as Mr. and Mrs. Alden prepare to return to New York City.
Mr Stanley released the Red field Review for eighteen months and has ties to Ames. He and his wife have been living in Monroe since the start of last week, marking a recent relocation amid ongoing publication efforts.
I K Amos a 70 year old recluse eight miles northeast of Knoxville in the Coalport neighborhood was found dead Sunday morning by neighbors. A careful examination showed natural death and no inquest was held. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Roberts and Evans funeral home with Rev Howard Shilling officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery. He is survived by two sisters and three brothers. It has been reported Italy has developed a method for making wool from milk.
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