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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
16
Classified ads list several sales items from Aldred Schnug, Reasnor Iowa including pure bred hogs and a piano. Also advertised are overalls, used cars and trucks from multiple dealers in Pella and Des Moines area with numerous model years. Additional notices promote storm windows, rags, batteries, and bid opportunities from the State Printing Board in Des Moines.
The Texans starring Joan Bennett and Randolph Scott opens at the Rivola theatre in Oskaloosa next Saturday September 3 for a four day engagement. Bennett plays a tempestuous Old Dixie belle, Scott the soldier lover who tames her, in a Reconstruction era romance about freedom and self rule after the Civil War.
The text quotes William Moulton Marston in The Rotarian Magazine, arguing real joy comes from continually making small harmonious experiences. It asserts that boredom and dislike fuel pleasure when met with an ever-ready desire to think and act.
Local residents including Mrs Dave Van Haaiten and families visited, hosted guests at homes, and attended reunions across Monroe and nearby areas. Several Sunday visits to the Zegers, Bloodsworth, Verwers and Vanden Berg households were noted along with a pony accident involving Carol Verwers and appendicitis surgery for Gladys Klein.
Ralph Kuiper and another from Illinois attended the State fair on Monday. Ed Hanson and his wife of Knoxville were Sunday evening callers at the C. J. Kuiken home. Esther Van Gent faces appendicitis. Wm Zegers hosts the Benntema gathering Thursday evening. Kenneth and Marvin Vanden Berg visit grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Klein near Monroe. Fifield school plans to open Monday morning September 5. Betty De Teen of O is visiting Joyce Kuiken for a week.
Parental Henry TH Van Dene home hosts extended family last Sunday. De Jong and Bau st of Pella visit. Darlene and Maxine Roberto entertain Saturday and Sunday. Marvin and Marilyn De Zwarte stay with grandparents Van Dene. Edward Scott of Oskaloosa visits. Albert Weyerse hosts dinner with Mr and Mrs. John Kamerick group attends state fair. numerous friends attend events and campouts.
Peoria M Vander Hart and his three youngest children traveled to Newton last Tuesday for tonsil removal by Dr Carpenter. Reverend and Mrs D J Hoi drove to Wellsburg Indiana to attend the Mission where Dominic spoke. Peter Bulthuis returned to Chicago after visiting Mrs M Vander Melen's home in the summer.
Local notes cover farm moves near Pel la four miles northeast to Cob Spoelstra plans for spring 1939 occupancy. Peoria church members cleaned the Christian school interior. 58 pupils enrolled with J D Koning guiding upper grades and Janet De Jong guiding lower grades. Lower Grove church had a picnic in Wm Den Hartog’s grove. Lyle Flemer family moved to Searsboro. Bandstra trip to Leighton for grove event. Dahm family returned from Minnesota, noting cooler weather and later season. John De Jong, John Nieuwsman and families returned from Denver. AF of Reformed Young Men's meeting in Chicago. Revs Hoitenga and Vander Tiart attended services in Otley and Tracy. Bernard Elhart and family of Grand Rapids to visit Geo Stursma. Mrs Elhart is John Stursma’s daughter and Wilma Van Gorp attends Whitinsville bound Chris school. Wilma Van Gorp to ride with Gerrit Boerelyn to Calvin College event, then Whitinsville trip.
The Independent School District of Pella Iowa invites scaled bids for lump and stoker coal to be delivered to district buildings in winter 1938 1939. Bids due by 8:00 p m September 12 1938. Preference given to Iowa grown produced coal. Board may accept or reject any bids. Samuel Versteeg Secretary.
Notice that Kate was deceased and an instrument purporting to be her last will is on file in the Marion County Clerk of the District Court office Knoxville Iowa. A hearing is set for 10 00 A M September 19 1938 to prove the will. Objections must be filed by then. DON L REMY Clerk of District Court J REX WEDDLE Deputy
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