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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1936
Page
13
The new Pella school building nears readiness with most of the construction finished by September. Officials expect opening Monday September 21 with expanded facilities including a gymnasium seating up to 1500, a large study hall, new bleacher areas, and upgraded classrooms for agriculture business and normal training departments.
The Pella High School lists a fine group of teachers for the year including CR. Wilkins, Henrietta Ver Heul, Miss Jane Gosselink, Miss Mae Plette, and others. Enrollment is rising due to the new building and agricultural offerings with seniors set to enroll September 17 and freshmen September 19. Football schedule adjusts as games with Knoxville and Colfax are canceled. opener now at Sigourney on September 25.
Pella residents praised Robert Renaud for a three minute Friday night radio appearance on WHO Des Moines. His program titled Am a Past the Corner at the Crossroad covered the topic with strong diction and preparation, earning him six dollars.
Republican women host a tea at Memorial Hall in Knoxville this Thursday afternoon at 2:00. A special program features an out of town speaker delivering remarks.
Sunday night between 11 and 12 an ore bakery delivery truck was taken from the rear garage of Korn-Syben bakery. John Rouwenhorst discovered the theft upon returning to get ice for the late shift. No leads or recovery information yet.
Carrier windows will be open from 11 20 to 12 80 on La or Day Monday Sept 7. Van Zante P M.
Rev E M Gregson pastor of the Little Mount Baptist church near Montezuma heard a noise among the chickens and found one crippled bird and four in a box. Suspected dog scare drove the rest under buildings where they stayed until danger passed and all returned at dawn.
The regular monthly meeting of the Junior Farmers Forum will be held Monday night September 7 at 8 00 at the Lincoln Building. Mr Ray Murray State Secretary of Agriculture will be unable to be present but his assistant Mr Aaberg plans to meet with the group to discuss current agriculture problems. The Ver Meer boys will have charge of the entertainment. All members should be present as plans for the Rural Young Peoples Camp to be held at Indianola Sept 11 12 and 18 will be discussed. All young farmers are invited to attend this meeting.
Mrs. John Van Weelden of this city died Friday night at her step son William Van Weelden home south of Oskaloosa from injuries suffered Wednesday when she fell down cellar stairs. She lapsed into unconsciousness and died 48 hours later from shock. Funeral services were held at West First street home and at First Christian Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood. Born in Holland October 16 1859 she was 76 years old. Survived by husband four stepchildren 32 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren two sisters and a brother. another stepson Peter died three years ago. Known for Christian character, she was loved by many.
Local truckers plan the first annual picnic at the West Liberty fairgrounds in Iowa on Sunday September 6. Sponsored by the Independent Truckers of Iowa Inc the event expects a large crowd with public speaking contests a basket dinner at noon and a business session on issues affecting truckers.
Pella grade schools begin the new year next Monday September 7 with two new teachers Miss Purcell in Kindergarten and Miss Olson in Home Economics. The superintendent will be at the high school office during regular hours to assist parents. Books and used book sales arrangements are set at Webster and Lincoln schools September 3 and 4. New textbooks will be rented for about one third cost. cash sales only. Some books are dropped and revisions issued to reduce expense. Opportunities for pupil work and room/board exist with private lessons in piano by Prof. G F Sadler. Miss Ethyl Olson joins to teach Home Economics replacing Miss Befoendon.
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