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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1932

Page

5

Central and Simpson Face Off in Pella Friday

Central College prepares for a home game against Simpson at Pella Friday October seventh at 2 30. The contest, crucial for the Iowa Conference title, follows Central wins over St Ambrose and Parsons while Simpson seeks to rebound after losses to Iowa State and Drake.

Pella Central College Simpson Central St. Ambrose Parsons Iowa State Drake Hostetler

Beyer Brothers Reach Active Status in Osteopathic Group

Local readers learn Dr. Harry E. Beyer and Dr. Robert B. Beyer, sons of Mrs. Henry Beyer, are active in the Central Oklahoma Osteopathic Association. The Stillette, Kirkaville MO College of Osteopathy publication notes Harry E. Beyer of Welechka was elected president of the program and hosted a recent gathering.

Harry E. Beyer Robert B. Beyer Henry Beyer Central Oklahoma Osteopathic Association Stillette Kirkaville, Mo College of Osteopa Welechka Eopene

Gaynor and Farrell Star In The First Year

Minna Gambell extols the Gaynor Farrell comedy The First Year set for October 12 to 18 at the Pella theatre. She explains screen acting uses multiple takes and secret previews to gauge genuine audience reaction and refine performances.

Minna Gambell Screen Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell Pella Theatre

Henry Kersbergen Hosts Large Apple Sale Event

Henry Kersbergen announces a major sale on apples, promoting his tasage supply of apples in New York. The promotional effort emphasizes value and selection, aiming to attract a broad customer base amid competitive fruit markets.

Henry Kersbergem

Roosevelt at Sioux City drew crowd at docks

A crowd near forty thousand greeted and heard Roosevelt at the dockyards in Mall Park Sioux City Thursday night. The event sparked the greatest political demonstration in Chicago history upon Roosevelt’s appearance there Friday night.

Roosevelt Mall Park Sioux City Secretary of Treasury Ogden L. Mille St. Louis Gov Hoover Chicago Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Albert Van Zante Dies in Denver After Illness

Albert G Van Zante died in Denver Colorado Saturday night after a long tuberculosis illness. He was 34 years 2 months and 28 days old. Funeral at First Reformed Church this afternoon at 2:00 with Rev Haverkamp and Rev Wesselink officiating. Survived by widow Trein op Ver Ploeg, parents G and Mrs Van Zante, two brothers and two sisters Delos of Pella A T Van Zante of Kalamazoo Mich Mrs Albert Tysseling and Mrs Andrew De Geus of Pella.

Albert G. van Zante Denver Colo First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp John Wesselink van Zante Colorado Mr. van Zante Treintop Ver Ploeg H Ver Ploeg G. van Zante Delos Pella A. T. van Zante Kalamazoo Mich Albert C. Tysseling Andrew de Geus

Appreciate the Chronicle Readers Praise Work

Mrs. Dick P. Van Gorp praises the Chronicle noting her nine years in journalism and two local papers. She enjoys the Inquiring Reporter and This Week In, saying the paper travels widely and is widely read, reflecting broad reader appreciation.

The Chronicle Dick P. van Gorp

Large Crowd Attends Saturday Auction in Pella

A big turnout filled stores and the auction stand last Saturday at the trade extension sale sponsored by the Pella Chronicle with local merchants. Bidders used scrip to buy needed articles, and shoppers were urged to collect coupons. The next and final sale of the season will be Saturday November 6.

The Pella Chronicle

Scheerer Wins City Tank Painting Bid

City Council heard bids for painting water tank and tower with nine bids total. W G Scheerer offered the low bid of 340 and the council, after executive session, approved the contract. Petitions from South and East Third street property owners for a street light were read and granted. Ashes for West Lincoln street surfacing referred to the street superintendent. Clifford J Wade licensed to sell cigars at his billiard parlor.

W. G. Scheerer Scheerer South East Third Street West Lincoln Street Lifford J. Wade

Thomassen Produces Two-Pound Tailor Made Squash

M. J. Thomassen, living northeast of town on route 2, visited the office Monday afternoon and presented a squash weighing exactly two pounds. The town proudly notes this standout addition to the menu and lauds Thomassen for the unusual produce.

M. J. Thomassen

Whitney Becomes Theatre Owner In Charles City

E L Whitney of Charles City has purchased the Pella theatre from Oscar Benson who has run the business for over a year. Benson will stay on for the present, and Whitney plans to announce the coming week's offerings in this issue.

E. L. Whitney Charles City Pella Theatre Oscar Benson Mr. Whitney Mr. Benson

Will Refloor the Mathes Bridge

Lewis Van Roekel announced on Tuesday evening that road crews north of town on route two will begin reflooring the Mathes bridge on a rainy day. Work will proceed span by span with detour signs at the approaches. Drivers may detour or wait about an hour to cross the completed span, and should watch the weather.

Lewis van Roekel Mathes van Roekel

Football Ticket Prices Greatly Reduced for 1932

College authorities announce season tickets for 1932 will be affordable for all. Individual game admissions drop by 25 to 38 1 8 percent compared with the past three years. Season tickets average 37 cents per game or half price, saving fans $1.25 when bought in advance. More details appear in this issue.

Van Rheenen Family Injured in Car Crash Collision

An automobile driven by a Van Rheenen son collided with a car carrying Dr. J. M. Cook and his party at a dangerous corner on the Pella Galesburg road. Mr and Mrs Van Rheenen and children sustained injuries including cuts and bruises while Dr Cook, his wife and baby escaped injury.

Henry van Rheenen

Classis of Pella Sets Fall Session Dates

The Classis of Pella met September 20 at Sully Iowa and set gospel team and field mission schedule for Bethany Reformed Church. Appointments by the committee included J A De Jong and G H Mennenga with dates through April 4. G H Mennenga served as Stated Clerk.

Classis of Pella Reformed Church Sully Iowa Bethany Reformed Church Committee On J. A. de Jong Muyskens H. E. Franken J. Wesselink R. A. de Jong R. D. Douwstra E. Huibregate A. Haverkamp G. H. Mennenga G. Menning G.’ Menning G. Muyakens G.H. Mennenga Classis Central College Gospel Montezuma Newton New Sharon

Tysseling Opens New Shoe Store In Former Van Rees Site

Anthony Tysseling, formerly of Two Vans, rents the former Lawrence Van Rees building and opens a new shoe store Saturday. He offers a fresh stock bought at low figures and promises to pass savings to customers with a promotional souvenir for all shoppers, described in the issue’s advertisement.

Anthony Tysseling Two Vans Shoe Lawrence van Rees Tysseling Parce Tusspling the Chronicle

Des Moines Welcomes Hoover in Campaign Stop

President Herbert Hoover spoke to a large Des Moines crowd during his Iowa visit. More than 9,500 attended the Coliseum, 3,500 at Shrine Temple, and a state capitol audience heard the address via amplifiers and a national radio hookup.

Des Moines Iowa Herbert Hoover Coliseum Hoover Shrine Temple State Capitol Democratic Party

Card of Thanks for Anne De Vries

We wish to thank friends and neighbors for support during illness and after the death of our loved one Anne De Vries. Mrs Jim De Vries extends gratitude for all kindness shown.

Anne de Vries Jim DE Vries Se de Vaies

Vander Linden Leads Local American Legion Officers

The first year’s final meeting in Memorial hall saw election of officers for the coming year. Commander John N. Vander Linden, plus Vander loeg, De Prenger, Ver Steeg, Guysen, Kempkes, Hoeksema, Van Sittart, Van Nie waal, Lankelma, and Wormhoudt were chosen. Dues were set at 3.10 to boost membership. Invitations went to Des Moines Highland Park Post and to 40 8 Voiture 71 for a stag dinner October 12 at Hotel Savery Des Moines. Members urged to show cards and mail reservations with $1.00. Publicity Officer Oren S. Van Niewaal signed off.

John N. Vander Linden Nick Vanderloeg John de Prenger George Ver Steeg Ant W. Guysen Tunis Kempkes Ed. Hoeksema Will Bn W. D. van Sittert Orin S. van Niewaal Geo. Lankelma H. C. Wormhoudt Legion Legion Post Highland Park Legion Post Des Moines Big Pa More Park Des Sept Polk County Hotel Savery Iowa Oren S. van Niewaal

Card of Thanks from the Ver Steeg family

The Ver Steeg family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and bereavement for Mrs Mansford Ver Steeg and Mr and Mrs A D Ver Steeg and Mr and Mrs He Ver Steeg. The notice expresses appreciation for support received.

Trine City Mourns Death of 16 Year Old Gertrude Ross

Miss Gertrude Ross 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ross of Tri bine Kansas and niece of Mrs. P Van Niewaal, died after an auto crash that injured her brother Harry and left her with multiple severe injuries. The accident occurred on a dusty country road returning from high school. A funeral was held at the high school auditorium with one of the largest attendances seen. She was a junior, well liked, and known in Pella where she visited often. She leaves parents and three brothers.

Gertrude Ross Henry Ross Tribune Kans P. van Niewaal van Niewaal Clarence Roy Harry Ross Syracuse Pella Miss Ross Pacar Au Taee Ghettavet John Reuben

Democratic candidates attend meeting at Noahs Outlaw Trading Post

Democratic county ticket candidates joined a weekly entertainment at Noahs Outlaw Trading Post near Attica last Thursday. The event drew five to six hundred attendees and featured local talent, public address system, and speakers including Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner N J Gesman and Paul Grundman.

Noah Outlaw Trading Post Lafe Noah Pella Attica van Roghel Bernice Blommern Frances van Rees Hospers Kuyper Donald Rhoades Carl Aschenbrenner N. J. Gesman Paul Grundman John “Adair Gerald Paardekooper D. D. Galvin

Bake Sale At Kiyn De Winter Market Opens At Ten

The Golden Rule bake sale will be held at Kiyn and De Winter market starting at 10 o clock Saturday morning October 8. Pies cakes bread and cookies will be sold. Proceeds benefit the group.

Golden Rule Éliss Kiyn & de Winter Moat

The Town Clock Is Still In Hiding

The town clock remains unseen with no visible time or location noted atop the Third Rebuilding project, leaving residents uncertain about the exact town time and the clock’s current placement.

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Beyer Brothers Gaynor and Farrell Henry Kersbergen William Gibbs McAdoo U. S California Association Against Prohibition la Porte Ty Jesse Pomeroy Bridgewater Mass Iowa State Board of Assessment and Review Marion Shull City Hall Chicago Cubs New York Yankees Lefty Gomez Farmers Co-operative Boyden Bakersfield, ‘al Mahaska County John P. Abramson Construction Co Pymw Sharon Niles Elmer Russell Chisago Canton Ill John Lake Hilda Henderson Waukegan, Ill Senator Norris Gov. Roosevelt James E. Watson Indiana Congress Frances McGann Register Jay Hubbard George Grey Akron Ohio Liberty, Mo Glen Voss Clive Town Albert van Zante First Reformed Thomassen Woover Charles City Man H. van Rheenen Pella-Galesburg Road A. Tysseling Mrs. Hoover Capitol City American Legion Memorial Hall Mansford A. D A Toud Sen Gree Gah Bake Sale
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