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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
5
City council opened bids for a new automatic switchboard at the Howell pumping station. Bids ranged from 2000 to 3000 dollars. Engineer Long to review bids and specs before action at a later meeting. Also discussed refilling low spots around the station at 21 cents per yard. mayor to report on feasibility.
Newton Production Credit association announces fall loan program for livestock operators in Story, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Warren and Marion. Cattle and lamb feed loans available for home range and terminal markets with 5 percent interest on feeder loans. Loans cover purchase, feed, refinance, and various feeding methods including dry lot and grazing.
A correction fixes the election date for voting on the high school addition to October 30, not November 30 as previously published by the Chronicle. The error was in the copy, not the printer.
In Pella a pivotal election on Wednesday October 30 decides if the local high school will get an addition to provide more auditorium, classrooms, and gymnasium and whether residents will secure 45 percent federal funds totaling 26800 already approved. Overcrowding has long affected the building. a large turnout is urged to seize the opportunity and avoid later higher costs.
Dr L M Henry of this city was elected secretary treasurer at the state Town Chiropractic association meeting in Waterloo He will also edit The Hawkeye official publication for the Iowa Chiropractors association The selection honors him and the association alike with expectations of efficient service.
The Second Reformed Church hosts a Friday October 26 conference at 1 30 PM with Rev J R Mulder D D Western Theological Seminary as main speaker. Open to all denominations, sessions cover Sunday school departments, and attendees may bring box lunches for full day. Coffee provided.
Lester Vander Linden, a Pella High School agriscience student, won second in the state dairy judging contest at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo. He also placed first in ger cattle judging and is noted as a member of the Spinning team at the St. Louis show and future judging events.
The Vella Co op Burial Association held a special meeting at the Legion hall on Tuesday at 1 30 p m with good attendance A talk by S G B Roelofs of Sioux County was well received and another by IL 8 Life of Oskalooosa attorney for the organization followed Discussion centered on defense of legal action against the Premont Co op Burial association Visitors included C E Elbertsen of Keystone Ralph Bartles of Sioux Center Senator G E Roelofs of Sioux Center Flurn of Fremont and Doon Iowa.
Treasurer D D Galvin announces a cash shortage in 1931 and 1935 found by state checkers after audits. He reports the office is bonded and will be reimbursed, while authorities conduct a full investigation and the county attorney handles the matter. Taxpayers face no loss.
Rene J Tilma of Otley died Tuesday at noon at his home one mile east of Otley after a paralytic stroke last week. Born Sept 8 1853 in Friesland Netherlands he came to this country in 1886 to settle. He married Martha Dykstra in March 1887. two sons survive John at home and Gerrit of Mainview Texas. Funeral services to be held at 1 20 this afternoon at the home with Rev Albert Vander Ploeg officiating and Oakwood cemetery in Dyk.
The bulletin directs patrols to cover rural school areas during pupil pickup and drop-off hours. Violations involving school buses must be taken to court, with charges filed and license suspensions pursued. All school bus drivers must be properly licensed and buses clearly marked. Speed limit violations in school zones must be enforced, and the public is urged to cooperate to prevent injuries or deaths.
About 400 fascist sympathizers and 400 anti fascists clashed in Columbus Circle during a Columbus Day celebration in New York City on Saturday.
Mr Fowler of Pella Iowa and a Stephens College junior have entered their show horse Virginia Captain Copper in the American Royal events in Kansas City Miss Power will show the horse in the ladies five gaited open class and in an open combination elute She has shown widely including at the state fair where she won the ladies open and the ladies combination and placed fourth in the stake Captain Copper will be housed in Stephens College new barn valued at $75000 set for completion around November 1.
The following persons were in dow Iowa Monday to attend funeral of Henry Newendorp: M. Van Hemert, Mr. and 8. Van Hemert, Mr. and S. Van Hemert, Mr. and Van Hemert of Pel Van Hemert of Osku Inosu, Mrs. Bert Weyers and Marce P. Van Hemert of Otley. Mr. Newendorp died in the hospital at Sioux Falls from a heart attack believed to have been brought on by the removal of a cataract on his eye. The persons from here returned Tuesday evening.
A wash house burned to the ground Monday at 8:00 AM on J. F. Heimstra’s Otley area farm occupied by John C. Hiemstra and family. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and saved the residence after the roof caught. The blaze started from back firing of a gasoline engine attached to the washing machine.
A colored photograph of Will Rogers autographed by him will be given to every attendee at the screening of Steam boat Round the Bend at the Pella Theatre Web next Wednesday afternoon and evening. A special matinee is planned on all three days starting next Wednesday that runs October 23.
Des Moines hosts a gathering of the Co operative Burial Association with Reuben Schakel as temporary chairman and J E Forbes as secretary in the Avery Hotel. Gerrits Assistant Attorney General, Senator Roctors of Life, and other speakers outlined the coming year as about 32 000 constituents were represented.
The Old Age Assistance Commission reports October payouts to Marion County pensioners totaling $2080 for 156 aged residents. Average monthly pension around $170, with monthly funeral benefits and set-asides outlined. Nearby Jasper and Mahaska counties show 134 and 150 pensions totaling $1727 and $2011 respectively.
The Women's Federated Club sponsors a stained glass exhibit at the Ul rich Motor Co building Wednesday and Thursday. A small admission helps cover the cost of bringing this noted exhibit to town. Visit today to see the art and hear the lecture on glass production.
Republican leaders propose a 1936 agriculture plan to aid farmers with subsidies while limiting restrictions, aiming to balance support with freedom from heavy regulatory demands.
A Los Angeles theater worker sued a lunch stand after biting into a half eaten roach in a hot dog, winning $50 in small claims court. The report covers other incidents including a Chicago man’s leap to death, a prison escape near Chester, and various local misfortunes.
The Des Moines Central District of the Town Chiropractors Assn held its regular monthly basket dinner at the home and offices of Drs Martin and Henry on North Main Street. About forty chiropractors from Des Moines Indianola Melcher Knoxville Oskaloosa Sigourney New Sharon Newton and Pella attended. Dr J E Slocum chief of staff of the National Clinics spoke on timely topics for the profession on his way to Bloomington Illinois. The program featured Nielsen songs and readings by June Storeman Paschal plus a fever machine demonstration by George Levine president of American Supply Co. Other officers included Dr J W Poulsen Dr Mabel Buchacker and Dr Ruth Van Clark. Dr Menty resigned as district president. Henry now serves as secretary treasurer.
Wheat growers sign applications for the 1936 39 adjustment contract at the County Agent's Office Knoxville with sign up days October 9 10 and 11. New applicants and former contract signers who did not sign in 1933 encouraged to come today tomorrow or Friday October 11 to complete signup. The 4 year contract runs 1936 39 and may allow planning of farm rotations. Adjustments for 1936 set at a downward 2 percent with a maximum annual adjustment of 26 percent.
Townspeople notice a brighter Central Park after a city lighting overhaul. The changes involved rearranging cables and installing larger lamps under John Grass, superintendent of the city electric department. The improved illumination makes the park safer at night and more attractive, though it recalls past dimmer conditions for certain tasks.
A Hard Time party and social will be held at the Farmers Union hall in the old opera house building this Friday evening. The public is invited to attend for an evening of real amusement.
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