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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1932

Page

4

Fruit price report from New York state lowers prices

Rev H J Pietenpol returning from extended travels from Wisconsin to Colorado reports New York State fruit at 25 cents per bushel for apples 30 cents for Bartlett pears and 60 cents per bushel for peaches. He notes large cherry losses and unemployment tied to surplus crops and mentions visits with family and friends during his trip.

New York State H. J. Pietenpol Wisconsin Colorado Pietenpol W. B. Pietenpol

Pella Markets Quotations and For Sale Notices

Quotations from Farmers Cooperative Exchange Pella Iowa list oats hens Leghorn Springs and 4 inch seeds. For sale big type Poland China boars 75 White Leghorn Yearling hens Harold J Veenstra phone 46 on 3. For sale pure bred Poland China boars fall and spring A L Dykstra Monroe Iowa. For sale sprayed apples 50c to 76c a bushel phone 668 on 21. For sale Poland China male hogs 7 months old well bred big boned priced reasonable look before you buy Mart Vander Linden south of Farmers Elevator

Harold J. Veenstra Poland A. L Dykstra Monroe Towa China Mart Vander Linden Farmers Elevator

Brom Hatchery Poultry Worm Expel Guarantee Ad

Advertisement from B. J. Brom Hatchery in Pella Iowa offering Brom's worm expel for poultry with a guaranteed refund if not effective. States reasonable price and provides address 3210 West Second Street and phone Red. Includes miscellaneous misread text about culling and pricing values.

Brom B. J. Brom Hatchery Pella West Second St

Central Prepares for Homecoming Festivities

Central University gears up for its homecoming on October 29 with plans for a torch parade bonfire pep meeting and floats. Alumni from nearby towns will join the festivities culminating in a Buena Vista football game and an all college play Mrs Bumpsted Leigh.

Central University of Iowa Pella Central Buena Vista Gridiron Warriors Bumpsted Leigh

Stationary Fireman Examinations Open

The United States Civil Service Commission invites applications through November 1, 1982 for sons of stationary firemen to fill vacancies in Washington DC. Entrance salaries are 1820 dollars for high pressure and 1200 dollars for low pressure, with an 8 1 8 percent retirement deduction. Full details from Art Klein, Secretary of the United Stat Previce Board of Examiners, at the city post office or customs house.

United States Civil Service Commission Sons of Stationary Fireman National Capital Washington, D. C Art Klein United Stat Previce Board of Examiners

Pleasantville Defeats Pella Gridders 6 To 0

Pleasantville, stronger on both lines, defeated Pella 6 to 0 as Speed punched in a second quarter score after a 50 yard drive. Pella threatened late in the first half and again in the third, but turnovers and stiff Pleasantville defense stalled the Green crew. Bevans and Beem starred for Pleasantville while Menning, Bevans, and Bosveld fought for Pella.

Pleasantville Pella Menning Jordan Bevans Bosveld Bevins Beem

Interstate health warning on psittacosis and disease spread

Iowa health officials urge rapid tracking of disease as shipments of parrots and other psittacine birds face new federal safeguards to prevent spread. Reported Iowa cases for the week ending Oct 19, 1982 include diphtheria scarlet fever typhoid measles mumps polio meningitis chickenpox tuberculosis gonorrhea and syphilis across multiple counties.

United States Iowa United’ States Public Health Service Man Minnesota Polk Madison Warren Fort Dodge Hancock Blackhawk Linn

Pella City Council approves electric energy tax payment plan

City of Pella council met in regular session with Mayor Fultz presiding. A tax payment resolution for electric energy monthly levies was adopted. Clerk authorized to issue warrants totaling 1,161.66 for sewer bonds due November 1 and 1,000 for storm sewer bond No 2, plus 395.91 for coal for the electric light plant.

City of Pella City Ofce Fultz

Howells and the Realistic Turn in Postwar American Fiction

The essay surveys the shift toward realistic fiction after the Civil War, highlighting Russian and French influence and naming Henry James and William Dean Howells as early adopters. It traces Howells’s Ohio roots, European consular years, and Boston setting, noting his works like A Modern Instance and The Rise of Silas Lapham, and outlines the plot of A Modern Instance focusing on Bartley Hubbard and Marcia Gaylord, her divorce bid, and the prospect of happiness with Ben Halleck.

Russia France Henry James William Dean Howells Howells Ohio Abraham Lincoln Europe Boston Silas Lapham Maine Bartley Hubbard Marcia Gaylord Bartley Marcia Indiana Ben Halleck

Doctor X plays Rivola for three days this Saturday

The Rivola theatre in Oskaloosa invites audiences to three days of the first color mystery melodrama Doctor X starring Lee Tracy Lionel Atwill Fay Wray and Preston Foster. Based on Howard W Comstock and Allen C Miller's stage hit it blends thrills romance and comedy. Michael Curtiz directs with Robert Tasker and Lars Baldwin adapting.

Rivola Theatre Oskaloosa Lee Tracy Lionel Atwill Fay Wray Preston Foster John Wray Howard W. Comstock Alien C. Miller Michael Curtz Robert Tasker Lars Baldwin

Electric Sparks Weekly Blends Ads and Odd Facts

A collage shows advertisements for radios, furnaces, and mixmaster goods with prices like 27.50 for five radios and 18.75 for a mixmaster. It cites social notes on voting ages, dream ideas, Voliva prophecies for 1930, and humorous asides about daily routines and heating water.

Marion farmer John Templeton 83 dies at Red Rock

John Templeton a longtime Marion county farmer died at his Red Rock home at five o'clock Wednesday evening age 83 from old age. He came to Iowa in 1855 with his parents settling in Red Rock and lived there ever since. He married Sarah Jane Crew in 1870 and they had one son and six daughters two died. Survived by four daughters Mrs Cecil Rees of Cordova Mrs Floyd Fortner and Mrs Joy Stevenson of Knoxville Miss Alice of Red Rock and son Joe Templeton west of Monroe. Funeral services were held at Red Rock Friday afternoon. The Chronicle editor had an interview with him last summer.

John Templeton Marion County Red Rock Iowa Pennsylvania Sarah Jane Crew Templeton Masonic Lodge Monroe Knoxville Cecil Rees Cordova Floyd Fortner Joy ‘Stevenson Alice Joe Templeton The Chronicle

Red Cross Ships 100000 Garments to Puerto Rico

Washington Oct 12 The American Red Cross ordered 100000 ready made garments for men women and children in Puerto Rico left homeless by last weeks hurricane. Payment will be in Farm Board cotton as part of congressional relief. George Smith chief supply officer arrived in San Juan and said four sections of the stricken area and clothing needs are based on Red Cross chapter police and public health reports. The relief operation should function smoothly within a few days.

Washington, D. C Ame Red Cross Puerto Rico Congress George Smith American Red Cross San Juan Smith

Cooperatives Seen as Key to Fair Milk Prices

An editorial in the Dairymen's League News argues low milk prices stem from broad market mood and dealer price cutting. It urges cooperative organization of producers across the New York Milk Shed and nationwide, noting fair prices benefit farmers without overcharging consumers.

Dairymen’s League News New York Lefe

Farmer Sees Far-Reaching Impact on Agriculture and Nation

A brief excerpt notes that the result will matter greatly for the future of agriculture and the nation at large, underscoring the broad significance of the decision or event discussed.

Prosperity Peeping Around the Corner

Economist Leonard P. Ayres says the nation has turned the corner from a low mood as industrial production has risen steadily over the past two months. He notes the normal autumn uptick in activity this year after two stagnant years.

Cleveland Leonard P. Ayres

Notice of Limitation for Filing Claims Woodrow Washing Machine Co

The Woodrow Washing Machine Company creditors are notified that all claims must be verified and filed with the Receiver or the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa at Knoxville by November 16 1982 to be considered for any share of assets. Dated at Pella Iowa October 7 1932. H P Van Gorp Receiver.

Woodrow Washing Machine Company District Court Marion County Iowa Woodrow Washing Machine Company Knoxville Pella H. P. van Gorp

Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa

Legal notice declares a will for Abraham Bogaards deceased filed in Marion County Iowa with a hearing set for November 15 1932 before Clerk of District Court at Knoxville. The notice invites all interested persons to appear and be heard. An unrelated joke about a farmer and hens follows in the text.

District Court of Iowa Marion County Abraham Bogaards Knoxville

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University of Colo Oostburg Wis H. W. Pietenpol Branden New York City C. J. Pietenpol University of Long Faings Williamson County Pieten Pot Stude Farmers Co-operative Exchange Farmers Union Marketing Association Cran Chicago Grimes Jonathan K. Vander Waal Vani Zante Bros Duroc Jersey Red Spring Verners Bros Pontiac Henry Pethoven C. & P. Tire Co Kuyper Music House R. van Maanen van Zante Bros. Hardware Call Neal Washboard Kirkville Roy Kersbergen Heerema’s Chronicle Office Otley G. van Y John Bosveld Black Herman Crum C. F. Needham Clement Chas. Sipkema Blakesburg Paul Synhorst Jaarsma’s Bakery H. Jaarsma van Roekel Buff Orpington Roosters Bert van Veen Oak Grove Nursery McMurray J. C. Adams G. Ove. W Oska- Joosa Chevrolet White Way Auto Co Enquire Chronicle Office Warner Garden City Feeder Co Delco College Dormitoryear Elva Mae van Houweling American Legion Auxiliary Paul Lautenbach M. Paardekooper H. Beyers Carl Peterson John Wynberg Produce House van Zante Bros Detroit Geo. Dempster Lafayette Mich Phone Red Forrest Ver Ploeg Mi Hatchery Jesus Jas Weir Miss Weir Drost History Department Daniel Columbia College Y. W. C. A Vera Newgard Helen Huyser Gertrude Hasselman Liggetts Liggett de Moor Mesdames Evers Stuart Harold Haverkamp Peter Muyskens Eldine Dykshorn Sioux ‘Center Weaselink Alvin Hook Chronicle Weekly Health Message Dubuque Allamakee Library Notes Doctor X Jory Rivora van den Berg Electric Co England Voliva Donald Novis Don L. Remy L. R. Clements Rivola Southern Towa's Finest Theatre Sun Mon Fay Wray Lee Tracy
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