Halloween Celebration At Central Park By Legion Post
Legions invites all ages to a 7 30 p m Halloween night in Central Park. Masks costumes and contests with prizes, musical numbers and funny events. Bring odd instruments and kitchenware for a wild program ending with a grand finale release of a golden pig. The aim is safe fun for children and adults alike.
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van Veen-Van Hemert
The
American Legion
Central Park
Hallowe'en
Mexico
Post 89
Murray Nesbit Captures Hawk in Local Sightings
Murray Nesbit, a local art cleaner, captured a five foot wing to wing hawk over the weekend while browsing around the river. The hawk was later stuffed and mounted by Dr Mitten. Nesbit crippled it to stop movement and the bird showed strong nip pers, severing a rope it was fastened to, drawing interest from North Main Street residents.
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Panapistie
Murray Nesbit
Mitten
Des Moines Pastor Hosts Church Service and Surprise Shower
A Des Moines special meeting was held Monday night at the Church of the Open Bible on Crocker and 19th streets. Rev. John R Richey delivered the message and at the close a grocery shower and love offering were given to Rev and Mrs C B Truitt along with thanks for the gifts.
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Richey
John R
Crocker
Des Moines
C. B. Truitt
Truitt
Bundle Day Oct 30 By Welfare League
The Community Welfare League sets Monday Oct 30 as bundle day. Families should place bundles of worn clothing shoes hats gloves underwear on front porches by 1 30 p m for pickup by school children to help a good cause.
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Welfare League
Cars Collide On Oskaloosa Street
A triangle collision on Saturday around 5 0 oclock on Oskaloosa street east of Van Dusseldorp s store caused damage to all involved with no injuries. Paul Vander Zyl backed to allow Frank Demicolo to exit and was struck by a car driven by J J Lee. the crash was deemed unavoidable.
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Oskaloosa Street
van Dusseldorp
Paul Vander Zyl
Marion Wyha
Frank Demicolo
Oskaloosa
J. J. Lee
First Reformed church class sale at J Gran dia Bldg
The Adult Sunday school class of the First Reformed church will hold a sale on Saturday October 28 at the J Gran dia Building on the south side of the square. J Wesselink teaches the class and oversees the serving.
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First Reformed Church
J. Grandia Bldg
Aquare
Wil Ve. J. Wesselink
Bishop Cannon seeks supreme court review in reform case
The Methodist reform leader Bishop James Cannon Jr. faces a supreme court review of a District of Columbia court indictment charging him with violating the corrupt practices act in the 1928 election campaign. President Roosevelt rejected merit clauses in industrial codes. William N. Doak dies of heart attack across the Potomac. Five armed bandits robbed Brainerd bank of 28000 with a plane escape. Roosevelt signs retail code aiding small town storekeepers. Hartzell goes on trial for mail fraud in the Drake estate. Stewart falls to death from hotel window. Ames jurist dies from automobile injuries. Mt Pleasant truck seized with 3000 gallons alcohol. Roosevelt calls advisers to push commodity price increases. Iowa Supreme Court issues 28 decisions upholding securities and farm aid acts. Currency revalue favored by many in Congress. Catholic bishop Rev Thomas W Drumm of Des Moines dies. Sheriff Tice intervenes in farm strike scuffle. Graf Zeppelin carries 17 to Akron voyage. Ind by Greencastle search for armed outlaws. 21 miles paving bids invited at Ames. Mellon brothers file $400000 tax suits in Pittsburgh federal court.
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James Cannon Jr
The
Methodist Church, South
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Farmers Union Halloween Masquerade Party Planned
The Farmers Union will host a Hallowe'en masquerade party at their hall Friday at 8 30 p m The district units will present a program and about ninety minutes of entertainment are planned Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
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Farmers Union
White Elephants Play At Pella High School
High school pupils present the two act play White Elephants in Pella on November 16 and 17. Johnny Allen seeks ownership of a White Elephant while a loving girl helps him rise in a small town. The cast features Freda Den Burger Wilma Van Gorp Lucille Hollebrands Ruth Vrieze Wayne Pos and Lee Vriezelaar.
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Johnny Allen
Jonesborpe
Freda den Burger
Wilma van Gorp
Lucille Hollebrands
Ruth Vrieze
Wayne Pos
Lee Vriezelaar
Card of Thanks for Treasured Husband and Father
We thank friends and neighbors for help during our recent bereavement in the of our dear husband and father. Mrs. J. C. Vanden Heuvel and children express gratitude for support and sympathy received.
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J. C. Vanden Heuvel
Notice from Farmers Union about refunds
Notice states Ayers of Lake P will receive their money back at the Farmers Co-Op. Exchange the Farmers Union. See T. T. Vere ros or Will Langerak for details.
Physicians And Veterinarians Gather Friday Dinner Scene
Physicians and veterinarians from Marion County will converge in Pella for the Marion County Medical Association and the Veterinary Medical Association meeting. An afternoon tuberculosis symposium at the Masonic hall precedes a 5 30 pm Elmwood Inn dinner and an after dinner program. Notable attendees include Dr. Walter L. Biering Dr. John H. Peck Dr. Charles B. Taylor and other state medical leaders plus the Veterans hospital staff from Knoxville.
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Pella
Marion County Medical Association
Veterinary Medical Association
Masonic Hall
Security State Bank
Ray Fox
Charles City
H. C. Payne
T. G. Fultz
Elmwood Inn
C. J. Fox
Robert Parker
Iowa State Medical Society
Channing Smith
S. A. Spilman
State Socity
Harold Spilman
von Walker
Wapeilo County Medical Society
W.W. Stirien
Keokuk County Medical Society
Security Bank Pays Another 15 Per Cent Dividend
Depositors of the closed Security State Bank receive an additional 15 percent dividend, with $80,000 released to depositors. Checks are being distributed this week and remaining recipients may collect at the bank. The note urges spending to boost business and lift cautious spirits.
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Security Bank
Heard Around Town Reflections on Roosevelt Address and Local Views
Gerrit Hoekstra criticizes Roosevelt's Sunday radio address as empty promises for farmers lacking concrete relief. R A Awtry notes home goods drift toward cheaper, sacrificing quality as prices dominate. Dr. F F Carpenter recalls an 85 year old thought incurable who lived to 96 after taking to the sea. John G Klein cites hitchhiker appeal affecting rides and a motorist who mistook him for a risk. Wielard supports church dues as a legal moral obligation and argues budget payments cannot be skipped due to dislike of the preacher.
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F. F. Carpenter
E. Wielard
General Assembly Set to Convene November Sixth
Senator Aschenbrenner notes Iowa's General Assembly will open the fall session on Monday November 6. Early in the session a number of important matters will be addressed with liquor control likely among the top items on the agenda.
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Aschenbrenner
Iowa General Assembly
Dollar Day in Pella Draws Shoppers Saturday
Pella merchants cooperate for Dollar Day on Saturday November 4 offering unusual values. The event aims to attract a large crowd and boost shopping activity. Watch next week's Chronicle for local advertisements and plan to be in town.
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Pella
Woodrow Washing Machine Plant Sold to Des Moines Buyer
The Woodrow Washing Machine factory, started in 1926 after moving from Newton, was sold at a sheriff’s sale to E. B. Carpenter of Des Moines for 11 075. Receiver H. P. Van Gorp said the plant will operate under his family’s management and aims to restart the business, with hopes for a quick path back to normalcy across all 11 states.
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Woodrow’ Washing Machine Factory
Newton
E. B. Carpenter
Des Moines
H. P. van Gorp
Woodrow Company
Pella
United States
Mrs Arie Boot of Sully Dead After Illness
Mrs Arie Boot of Sully died Monday at 11 30 after eight months of illness. She was 65 years 3 months and 21 days old and survived by several children. Her husband died Feb 17. Funeral services are at her home at 12 80 and at Sully Reformed church at 1 00 with Rev De Jong and Rev Thompson officiating. Interment in Graceland cemetery.
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Arie Boot of
Sully
Sully Reformed Church
de Jong
Thompson
Graceland Cemetery
Mayor Officer Clash Over Mine Peace Ends in Bruises
In a coal mine dispute over a peace agreement two men traded blows. Police report both men showed significant injuries and were questioned on the scene.
Red Cross Roll Call Plans Highlight Nation's Lifeline
An American Red Cross Roll Call plan outlines the organization as essential to the nation. J Plender chair explains the Red Cross origins from Solferino and Florence Nightingale, noting Geneva treaty roots and leadership by Clara Barton, with millions enrolled and ongoing disaster and health services.
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American Red Cross
J. Plender
The
Red Cross
Solferino
Henry Dunant
Roll Gall
Dunant
Geneva
Red Cross Society
Paris
John Barton Payne
United States
Geneva Group
Clara Barton
Miss Barton
Jacob Plender
Ben Blommers
Thirty Three On The Honor Roll At Local High
The honor roll list from Mr. Wilkins shows students earning four points or more to qualify. It details names and point totals from 4 to 8 across freshmen to juniors, with several seniors and sophomores noted. Also mentions upcoming football finale against Prairie City and Education Week events including Go to School Day and a county declamatory contest.
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Wilkins
Jee Bernice -Carter
Elizabeth van Heukelom
Wm. de Jong
Ray van Heukelom
Ralph Menning
Esther Bosch
Lucille Hollebrands
Anna Slocum
Thelma Ulrich
Grada Vande Voort
Janet de Jong
Junior Hospers
Arthur Wormhoudt
Gary Ver Meer
Kathryn Braafhart
Virginia Fowler
Jeanette Mol
Elizabeth Rietveld
Margaretta Slob
Alda Mae van Heukelem
Jean Cook
Dorothy van Houweling
Herbert Wormhoudt
Ardith Wilson
Marie Jansz
Bertha Olivier
Freda van Zante
Clarence Langerak
Esley Langerak
Ray Tysseling
Virginia van Gorp
Joan Kuyper
Lucille Paltzer
Pella _high
Prairie City
State Department of Education
American Legion
Women’s Clubs of
Iowa
Penn College
Knoxville
Mel~cher
Local Artist Will Sing On WMT Tonight
Willard Langerak son of Mr and Mrs Janeerax will perform on radio station Waterloo this evening from 5:45 to 6:00 PM. Listeners can tune in to hear his vocal recital.
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WMT
Willard Langerak
M. Janeerax
Waterloo
Taxes In Iowa Grow 500 Percent Says Teter
Representative L D Teters urged action on Iowa tax reform during a chamber gathering. He argued tax burdens rise on tangible property and proposed broadening tax bases while exempting homesteads up to seven thousand five hundred dollars to encourage home ownership.
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Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
L. D. Teters
Teters
Farmore
Representative Teter
Teter
Automobile License Good Until Feb 1
The county treasurer D D Galvin says old automobile licenses extend a month. State motor vehicle chief Lew Wallace announces 1934 license plates go on sale Jan 2 and owners not obtaining them won’t delinquent until Feb 1. The change stems from a legislative act adjusting purchase and delinquency dates.
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D. D. Galvin
Lew’ Wallace
State Motor Vehicle Department
Permanent Waves In the Modern Way For Sunnyside Beauty Shop
Mrs. Sadler has returned from Chicago and a National Convention to offer the Croqui gziole permanent wave using no machine and 20 specially selected steps. She keeps only the latest methods and equipment, promising the best results for ladies in Pella to call and consult.
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In! Chronicle of
Sunnyside Beauty Shop
Chicago
Pella
Sire
Sade
Caravan of Dodge Line Trucks Arrive Monday for Test Drives
The A. B Van Houweling Auto Co. announces a caravan of Dodge line trucks will arrive Monday and stay two days. The event invites all interested parties to call, visit, take a ride, and test the power and performance of the trucks in the city showroom.
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A. B van Houweling Auto Co
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Ohio
Atlantic Seaboard
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Ind
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Pittsburgh
Secretary of the Treasury
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General Assembly
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