Herring Cooter and others hear Tuesday for statewide race
A crowd at Melcher high school heard Clyde L. Herring Democratic candidate for governor and Charles S. Cooter Democratic candidate for Congress speak on national and state issues. Reports praised Herring’s calm style and attacked government extravagance, noting payrolls and state house expenses, with other candidates discussing local races and the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melcher High School
Clyde L. Herring
Chas. S. Cooter
Cooter
Hoover
Des Moines
Dr. Aschenbrenner
John W. Adair
He. E. V. Goad
Federal Farm Board
Nick Gesman
Law
Burial Association Buys Main Street Residence for Funeral Home
The Pella Burial Association will own Dr J J Syben residence on North Main Street to convert into a model funeral home and have it ready after vacating March 1. Dr Sybenga plans a modern home further north on Main Street. Gerrit Kuiper of Otley buys Herman Van Zante property on East First Street formerly occupied by Mr Forbes, with possession March 1.
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Pella Burial Association
J. J. Syben
North Main Street
Sybenga
Main Street
Gerrit, Kuiper of
Otley
Herman van Zante
East First Street
Forbes
The
How to Stop Your Paper Refusal and Subscription Cessation
A reader guidance on halting Chron icle delivery after expiration. It instructs returning the paper marked Refused to the mail carrier to stop service and warns continuing acceptance implies payment and potential legal collection by the publisher.
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Chronicle
Reform urged to speed justice and cut costs nationwide
Attorney-General Mitchell urged reforms to criminal procedure at the American Bar Association. Des Moines librarians urged fee cuts and better practices. Fugitive W. Kirby Robinson surrendered after 34 years. The United Lutheran Church budget was cut by 400000 at Philadelphia. A Des Moines straw poll showed veterans’ cash bonus defeated by 8551 in the state. Mona Motor Oil’s Iowa license cancelled over unpaid gasoline taxes. Erwin C. Thompson, 82, found encased in cement in Denver. A truck with 1000 gallon cans of alcohol reported in Janesville en route to Dubuque. Governor Turner warned tax relief could come with legislative repeal of mandatory levies, saving 10000000. Roosevelt led Hoover in 17 states per Literary Digest poll, including Iowa, by 200000. Justice Edgar A. Morling, 68, Iowa Supreme Court associate, died. Lester, 41, of Lester, Iowa, killed in an incident.
Notable Early 20th Century City News Clippings
A collage of 1920s incidents and statements includes Clark McCammond's death in Le Mars Iowa after a dance related shooting injuring Miss Ethel Head, Alice Roosevelt Longworth's new claim of fourth cousin ties to FDR, James W. Moore's fatal fall from a railroad bridge near Des Moines, Hoover’s Detroit speech, Mahatma Gandhi's reported stroke, Sioux City GOP caucus predicting victory, a Philadelphia Lutheran convention condemning questionable church financing methods, Mrs. Guy Phillips killing her two children and herself, Dr. Loren K Meredith’s divorce and child custody, Stimson accusing Roosevelt of reckless misstatement at a New York club, Libby Reynolds’ widow facing murder charges, and other scattered 1920s headlines.
War Veterans Hit of Comedy
An all high school production Clever Time presented Thursday and Friday evenings showcasing new actors. William De Jong and Wayne Pos as Civil War veterans excelled, with Freda Den Burger Ruth Vrieze laar promising in granddaughter roles. Lucille Hollebrands Bonnie Youngerman and Helen Vander Waal gave strong comic performances as old maids. The two-cast setup limited stage time but offered notable talent. The plot centers on Peter West mortgaging his home to finance Sally West’s college through a factory site dispute involving John Flint, with a mix of romance, danger, and humor provided by supporting cast.
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William de Jong
Wayne Pos
Freda den Burger
Ruth Vriezelaar
Peter West
Sally
John Flint
John Sybenga
West
Flint
Stumpy Smith
Smith
Harry Fiint
Arthur Wonmhoudt
Sally West
Donald van Houweling
John Fiint
Thelma Ulrich
Frances van Rees
Ardys Klein
Kathryn Braashart
Leona Heimstra
Alma Wilson
Wilma van Dort
Marked Decrease In Sickness and Deaths Reported
Monday morning FF. Gi penter stated a marked decrease in sickness and deaths from natural causes over the country in general and that for the first ten months this time there was a decrease in cases noted across regions.
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FF. Gipenter
Cates
Notable Decline in Serious Illnesses Warns Doctor
Dr. Carpenter notes fewer serious and fatal illnesses over the past three years despite frequent colds and minor ailments. He emphasizes continued vigilance while highlighting the overall improvement in public health conditions.
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Carpenter
Republican Women To Hold Meeting in Pell at Legion Hall
Republican women of Pell are invited to a tea hosted by Pella Republican county committee at the Legion hall on Tuesday October 26 at 2 30 p m Mrs Garretson county vice chairman will attend and bring other speakers.
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Pell
Pella
Republican County Committee
Legion Hall
Garretson
Dr McAlister In Pella Since October 1892
Dr H M McAlister called at the Chronicle office on Monday to renew his subscription for another year. He recalled arriving in Pella on October 17 1892 exactly forty years old, and for thirty five years his office was above Vanden Berg barber shop. Now his home on East Franklin Street serves as his office as he remains the oldest dentist in Pella.
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H. M. McAlister
Chronicle
Pella
Vanden, Berg
East Franklin Street
Rousing Democratic Rally At Lincoln School Near Knoxville
A large Democratic rally drew voters and families to Lincoln school, four miles southwest of Knoxville. Candidates spoke on county and state issues pledging efficient administration while supporters predicted a landslide with Roosevelt’s election seen as assured. N J Gesman E V Good G W Jones and Mr Clements also spoke on campaign themes.
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Lincoln School
Knoxville
Thige
Jefferson
Jackson
Wilson
N. J. Gesman
E. V. Good
Pella
G. W. Jones
Mr. Clements
Roosevelt
Pella P T A to Meet Tonight at High School Auditorium
The Pella Parent-Teacher association holds its monthly meeting this evening at 7:30 in the high school auditorium. All members should attend, bring guests, and participate in officer elections and ballot transactions. Reports from committees will be presented and Rev Haver will speak.
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Pella
Parent-Teacher Association
Haver
Senator Norris Speaks On Radio From Philadelphia
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska urged listeners not to entrust the nation to a single political leader. He criticized prior affiliations and outdated voting patterns, speaking from Philadelphia on a Monday evening.
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George W. N Tis
Nebraska
Philadelphia
Hoover
Congress
Norris attacks Hoover era and praised Roosevelt rivals
Senator Norris contrasted Theodore Roosevelt with Franklin D. Roosevelt, saying both shared beliefs but credited Roosevelt with breaking the power trust while accusing Hoover of aiding it. He also criticized Fess, Wood, Curtis and others for once opposing Hoover, now joining the bandwagon.
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Roosevelts
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Norris
Hoover
Fess
Wood
Curtis
Medical Society Will Hold Meeting Today
The Marion County Medical Society meets in Pleasantville on Thursday evening October 20 for a 6 30 dinner at the Masonic building. Ladies of Eastern Star serve. Judge Dingwell will speak. About thirty members and guests plan to attend with officers listed as President D S Burbank, Vice President F P Relston, Treasurer D S Cornell.
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Marion County Medical Society
Pleasantville
Masonic Building
Ladies of
Eastern Star
Judge Dingwell
Society
Burbank
F. P
Dr Carpenters Niece Secures Detroit Hospital Post
Miss Mary Doris Carpenter, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. 0. C. Carpenter of Sully and niece of Dr. F. F. Carpenter, has accepted a research department position at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Michigan. She graduated from Grinnell College two years ago and earned a master’s degree from Pennsylvania State College last year, qualifying her for the duties.
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Mary Doris Carpenter
0. C. Carpenter
Sully
F. F. Carpenter
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit
Mich
Carpenter
Grinnell College
Pennsylvania State College
Thievery as Religion in Far Away India
In a Baptist church Sunday school discussion Rev. John Firth, longtime Assam missionary, noted a Hindu sect in India that trains pupils to steal as a religious tenet. He recalled catching a man teaching a boy to steal without being caught, highlighting a stark contrast in moral teachings.
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Baptist Church
John 'Rth
Assam
Firth
Pianos and players at a price to ads
Classified ad snippet promotes Gos. Hamsey Piano Store with piano offers and advertising appeal. Aimed at buyers seeking bargains and articles promising results for sellers through Chronicle Want Ads.
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Hamsey Piano Store
Chronicle Want
Fire Prevention Week Observed and School Reports
Fire Prevention Week events were held in grade schools with Mohamed Frush noting attendance aligned with current economy. About $60 was collected and $15 spent. the rest will go to athletic fund deficit. A Webstar building scare occurred from a discarded match in a resin container. Webster school merry go round broke rusted support injuring several children mildly. Report cards were issued and teachers will be in each building at noon to improve oversight.
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Frush
Webstar
Webster School
South Side to Welcome New Barber Shop in Remodeled Building
Case Vis moves his barber shop from the Gaass building after 13 years to the Van Spanckeren building formerly occupied by Hoeksema and Tromp. The remodel will prepare the space, aiming for convenient access for both old and new customers in about two weeks.
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Case Vis
Gaass
van Spanckeren
Hoeksema
Tromp
Vis
Red Cross Opens Ready Made Garment Distribution
Jacob Plender, local Red Cross chairman, reports Midwestern Branch in St. Louis says applications may be made for ready made garments. Items include underwear, hosiery, trousers, overalls, play suits, and denim jumpers. Each chapter must certify families in need and apply accordingly. Sunshine circle members cut 800 yards of cloth for the local chapter while Mrs Scholte oversees family allotments.
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Jacob Plender
American Red Cross Society
St. Louis
Sunshine Circle
The
First Reformed Church
Plender
Red Cross Society
Paul Scholte
Gravity Law Lesson Sparks Student Inquiry
A teacher explains gravity as the law that keeps us on earth, while a student asks how gravity itself is defined and applied. The exchange reflects curiosity in a classroom setting about fundamental physical principles.
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Ahs
Central Prep for Homecoming and Talks Highlight Week
Central celebrated a homecoming win over Tona Wesleyan and reflected on a prior defeat by Simpson. The week featured Leona Vander Linden speaking on China’s turbulent era, missions and the rise of communism, plus discussions on intercollegiate debate topics and a look at teaching profession challenges.
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Central
Tona Wesleyan
Simpson
Winter
Holland, Mich
Wesselink
Central Eleven Rallies to Ground Wesleyan in Big Win
Central Eleven rebounds from an early 7 0 deficit to trounce Wesleyan 89 14 at home. The Dutchmen dominated in the second half with long runs and key blocks, while substitutes like Hunt Gullion Massarino and Kregel stepped up. Reimer the freshman end stood out with hard tackling and a blocked kick leading to a touchdown. Next Central faces Columbia College in Dubuque as homecoming looms.
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Iowa Wesleyan
Central Allege
Wesleyan
Central
Roseyan
Methodists
Dubuque
Columbia College
Columbia
Dame
Buena Vista
RO Hunt
Gullion
Massarino
Kregel
Reimer
Otis
Congorilla Comes to Pella Theatre for Two Nights
The Johnsons bring Congorilla to Pella Theatre on Oct 21 and 22. It is billed as the first talking motion picture made entirely in the African jungle, highlighting gorillas and jungle life with natural sound and pygmies. The film promises sensational jungle scenes and a new kind of entertainment.
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Martin Johnson
Pella Theatre
Itura Forest
Sunless Land
Elaound
Hallowe'en Lecture at Sambar College
On October 31 a Sambar College lecture is scheduled as part of Halloween events. The program details are incomplete in the OCR fragment.
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Hallowe'en
Sambar College
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