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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
4
A Iowa road gathering features Ed Beaman of Oskaloosa and locals praising road building costs and impacts. Speakers discuss highway 68, bonds, taxes, and the value of roads while noting rain boosting the event and an evening program with dances and free movies.
The improved order of Red Men opened their 47th annual convention at Knoxville Iowa with delegate registration and sessions through Wednesday. The Daughters of Pocahontas affiliate will hold their convention concurrently as state and national officers participate in the programs and main features.
The version will include a trip through the veteran's hospital, muetinees at the Grand and Town theatres, lunch eons, banquets, dances and a parade with many councils and tribes represented. Three bands will head the parade The Red Men band of Davenport the Knox ville band and the Baty-Tucker Drum and Bugle Corps of Knoxville. State officers will be elected Tuesday afternoon and installation ceremonies will be held Wednesday morning.
The Pella High School band performed in Leighton last Saturday evening to broad approval. Mrs. Roy Fleck edges toward recovery after surgery. Mrs. L Ver Ploeg and son Eugene had surgery in Des Moines. A missionary program is planned at Ebenezar Reformed Church in Leighton on Sunday night October 19 at 7 30, with a silver mission collection. Dr C R Wierenga spoke at Ebenezar Reformed Church last Sunday morning to a large attentive audience. Rev Charles Malefeit preached at Christian Reformed Church, and Rev G Witt conducts house visits. Ebenezar youth attended the Christian Endeavor Convention in Oskaloosa. Will Duren and wife returned from Colorado trip. John Van Engelhoven rented a farm near Rose Hill. West Leighton state road work nears completion. Pella Classis ministers and wives spent a pleasant afternoon with Rev and Mrs J A De Jong of Leighton.
Forty five million penny Christmas seals arrive for the twenty fourth annual sale conducted by the Iowa Tuberculosis Association. Five million more than last year’s quota will fund child health work, nursing, clinics, dental inspection and health education across Iowa. The campaign returns to red and green with Santa Claus and a Christmas tree, featuring the red double barred Lorraine cross as the TB prevention emblem.
Black Poland China boars and gifts listed for sale by Peter Synhorst aged 64. Harold Veenstra advertises Big Type Boland China boars from Pella Iowa. D E Hudson & Sons of Montezuma Iowa offer Poland China spring boars sired by Iowa Special. Used cars include a 1930 Model A Ford Tudor and a 1929 International Six speed truck. White Way Auto Co offers ads. Also rental notices for a 5 room house and 80 acres near Otley with terms via Mr Fraser in Chicago.
A long list of farm sales and goods appears from Mahaska and nearby areas. Charley Victor in Oskaloosa advertises farms, while Henry J. Kool at Tourist Park offers Duroc Jersey boars. Other ads promote batteries, a Western Electric lighting plant, gummed tape, vehicles, furnace pipes, fruit trees, Aladdin lamps, and vegetable varieties from local businesses. Local auto dealer Van Houweling Cars lists taxi service.
Leaky roof and gutter repair offered by Van Zante Bros with contact cell 87. Farm warning posted by G. J. Kamerick at Pella forbidding hunting trespassing or trapping. The World’s Star Hosiery and Lingerie advertises wool and cotton knitwear for all ages plus shirts with phone 1-62, evenings by appointment with Mrs. Edith Bevan or Dave Bevan.
The Volstead era boosts American fruit juices malt extracts and mineral waters for export, valued at 1 736 121 in 1929 after a 300 percent rise in seven years. Imports trail exports by 882 153, with Canada a leading buyer for soda drink ingredients while Britain and others receive US grape vines aiding Brittany’s wine industry.
An experiment to revive famous regional wine grapes damaged by a plant disease is reported as highly successful, offering renewed prospects for local wineries and agricultural stakeholders.
Gilbert C. Gregg of Storm Lake Iowa has patented a new key system for the upper register of the saxophone. The invention aims to simplify high note fingering, making the instrument easier to play and more suitable for concert use. The list of Iowan patent grants appeared in a report by Barr Freeman and Sinclair.
The piece notes strong support for a leading Arkansas figure and cites James Reed of Missouri gaining attention with speeches as observers ponder his role in the 1982 setting. Maryland Governor Ritchie is highlighted as influential, while Albert Smith's 1928 defeat is seen as not erasing his prestige, leaving open a possible return of the brown derby in the campaign.
A notary certifies H H Sadler as owner and publisher of the Pella Chronicle with E V Goad as editor and Sadler as business manager. It lists no bonds or major security holders. Sworn October 16 1930 before notary Hugo W Kuyper in Marion County Iowa.
A brick and frame windmill 80 feet tall stands on the Waterbury estate near Des Moines. Built years ago under George Heeren for Waterbury Chemical, it blends brick base with a wooden upper section and is surrounded by handmade Dutch figures. Visible from the Camp Dodge road, it serves as an ornamental feature in a well kept garden.
William John Cooper, United States Commissioner of Education, defends modern college students. He says standards are improving, college is for all social strata, co education is not alarming, and current dress shows less extremism. He urges optimism about the future of higher education.
Standard Oil Company of Indiana launches autumn ad campaigns across 1550 newspapers in 13 western midwest states and the Rocky Mountain region. Ads highlight Red Crown Ethyl premium gasoline and Iso-Vis Polarine oils, toutting strong dealer endorsements and campaigns labeled Amazing Acceptance First in the Field and Evidence.
Knoxville Iowa Oct 13 Marion county will soon own a full set of town and township plats the result of long hours by Rees M Jones deputy county auditor and republican candidate for auditor. The board ordered new plats as old ones were worn out and Jones with training from Iowa State college Ames has worked all summer. Observers say the new plots are very well done.
A boastful note from M. Vander Linden advertises tailored to measure suits with 300 wool options all priced at 20 dollars and 25 cents, promising up to date style and fit.
Article outlines 1932 presidential candidate prospects in both major parties. Hoover likely to secure renomination unless he declines. Dwight Morrow noted but viewed as 1936 option. Democratic field shapes around Franklin Roosevelt and Senator Joseph Robinson with Roosevelt needing a Governor victory this fall to advance. Robinson leads in the Senate race prospects for the South and East.
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