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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1930

Page

4

Woodrow Denies Gibson Statement Amid Company Shakeup

Board of directors unanimously voted to remove George Gibson after giving him full chance to review the proposition. The firm claims Gibson failed to fix defects. two new mechanics reportedly corrected issues Gibson could not in six months, while plant output increases.

Gibson

Rupture Expert Demonstration in Oskaloosa

C F Redlich of Minneapolis will demonstrate his rupture treatment at the Downing Hotel in Oskaloosa on Monday September 15 from 10:00 a m to 4:00 p m. The device seals the opening with instant relief and permits normal activity. Patients treated in the past decade are invited for a free inspection at HOME OFFIC 535 Boston Block Minneapolis Minn.

C. F. Redlich Minneapolis Minn Oskaloosa Downing Hotel Boston Block

Woodrow company replies to Gibson charges

The Woodrow company officials deny Gibson allegations as the plea of a disgruntled employee. They claim all royalties and salary were paid up to severance, refute unsupported judgments, and say financial reports were prepared by certified accountants. They defend Van Gorp control as board driven and assert no fraudulent real estate dealings or transfers to relatives. The firm portrays Gibson’s claims as unfounded and asserts good financial health and bright prospects.

Gibson Woodrow Company Union Trust Co Wade P. H. Gorp Mr. van Gorp P. H. van Gorp The Hart Grain Weigher Co Peoria van Gorp H. P. van Gorp V. T. van Niewaal H. D. van Zante Main Street D. P. van Gorp

Various Items for Sale and Local Services Listed

For sale a Hever Rotary Lettergraph in new condition. Jersey cow and registered Jersey male two years old. Oak Grove Nursery offers used cars including 1929 Whippet Six variants, 1928 Whippet Four, 1926 Dodge truck, Studebaker Coupe, Chevrolet, Willys Knight, Ford Coupe. Van Houweling Auto Co promotes gummed tape rolls for heavy use. Taxi service available via Carl Beyers. Chickens culled and wormed at two dollars per 100. Poland China boars and gifts from Harold Veenstra. New Zealand white rabbits for sale at one dollar per pair. See Melvin or Blair Hartley, 301 East Washington, Pella Iowa.

Dodge Studebaker Chevrolet Willys-Knight van Houweling Auto CO

Reliable man sought to distribute national necessity

Manufacturer of national importance seeks a dependable distributor for retail and wholesale trade in the local and surrounding area. Requires 1000 to 1500 dollars cash capital to start. Honest and ambitious applicants welcome. no prior experience needed. Potential net income 6000 to 7500 dollars yearly. Send interest to Sales Manager, 765 Ogden Avenue, Chicago, to arrange a district interview. Also promoting World Star fabrics and hosiery through Edith Bevan, representative, with evening calls.

Ogden Avenue Chicago Ill Edith Bevan

Church Notes from Reformed and Reforming Services

Church notices detail Sunday schedules for Reformed and Baptist congregations. The Second Reformed Church lists service times and a sermon series on the Christian Home starting Sept. 7 with themes such as What Have They Seen in Thy House and A Prodigal Son and an Angry Brother. Special music and cordial invitations are noted.

Second Reformed Church Kingdom Christian Endeavor Jacobs

Country happenings and visits span Polk County area

Harvey and Ja R F D Emmold Palmquist and sisters called at the Oval Adair home Friday evening. Pauline Verros returned home from visiting Edna Ver Dught near Otley. J D Van Zante and children dined with Dave Van Steenis in Pella. Den Hartog visited in Pella last week. The Lundy reunion occurred at Newton Sunday. Ed Van Zante of Pella visited C Verros and Arzie Durham families. Swank and M Verros hosted relatives near Taintor and Des Moines. John Adair was a business caller in Des Moines Tuesday.

Harvey Emmold Palmquist Mabel Hilda Pearl Oval Adair Pauline Verros Edna Ver Dught Otley J. D. van Zante Harold and Wilma Pella Dave van Steenis Henry den Hartog Will Verros Arzie Durham Lem Durham Newton Ed van Zante C. Verros Charles Toom Wilson Clark H. L. Swank Swank Taintor M. Verros John Adair Des Moines

Japanese Girl Ai Sodeama Speaks at Local Church

Miss Ai Sodeama, Japanese student from Central College, addressed the Sunday school of Ebenezer Reformed Church. The week included a Korver reunion at Kool's tourist park and a Dorcas society bazaar planned for the church lawn. Nearby families visited and schools resumed after the weekend activities.

Ebenezer Reformed Church Brummel’s Grove Leighton Irene Hasselman Mildred de Reus Iss Arta Hasselman Pella G. A. Hasselman J. M. de Bruin Oskaloosa

Norris Presses Fight for Nation in Senate Stand

The Nebraska senator George W Norris, praised as the most honest man in the Senate, fights against tariffs, trusts, monopolies, and corrupt party machinery. He refuses to be merely a partisan, earning both liberal and radical labels as he defends the people against unrepresentative government.

George W. Norris Nebraska Senate Norris United States

Weather myths and climate facts from the Weather Bureau

The article notes Dr. C. F. Marvin stating no long term climate change in two centuries despite rumors of warming or cooling. It cautions that thermometer records are brief, yet historic indicators show variable rainfall and temperature patterns. It also mentions differing public views on America's League of Nations policy.

C. F. Marvin Federal Weather Bureau Earth Dr. Marvin Europe Weather Bureau

United States Role in League of Nations and Silver Coin Debate

The United States contributed nearly eight million dollars in gifts and pledges to the League of Nations since its founding, led by John D. Rockefeller Jr. with two million for the league library. A roster of 341 citizens and 172 organizations aided internationalism, with U S officials and government funds participating in numerous conferences. Separately Senator Tasker L. Oddie promotes trimming silver dollars to boost usage and cut costs, proposing a national silver conference and research on new uses for silver.

International Labor Office League Washington United States League of Nations Tasker L. Oddie Nevada Oddie Department of Commerce Bureau of Mines Bureau of Standards East

Colorful pattern of American history on postage stamps

The piece traces how U S postage stamps commemorated national events from Columbus to Lindbergh, noting stamps for the Louisiana Purchase Jamestown revolution Hudson River discovery Panama Canal and World War I. Figures like Marquette Molly Pitcher Livingston Clark Edison and Lindbergh appear among the subjects.

Post Office Post Office Department Jamestown Hudson River Panama Canal Pete Marquette Molly Pitcher Robert Livingston George Rogers Clark Thomas Edison Colonel Lindbergh United States Norway

Painter and skin care insight from portraits of beauty

A famous painter who portrayed many beautiful women notes how close observation of skin teaches care. He explains that distant beauty hides rough textures up close and urges simple daily routines to keep skin lovely after twenty, opposing heavy makeup.

Rock Island Train Schedule Summary

Des Moines to Keokuk routes include trains 472 and 473 with daily service except Sunday, while trains 474 and 475 serve Des Moines to Eldon only. Local Freights 832 881 carry passengers with a 5 00 p m station deadline for freight. Howell and Harvey notes appear in timetable.

Des Moines Keokuk Eldon Howell Harvey

The Book Shop Ad Promises School Supplies

An advertisement touts THE BOOK SHOP as the place to buy school books and school supplies at competitive prices, inviting readers to shop for educational materials and related goods.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woodrow Geo. Gibson Farmers Co-operative Exchange Iowa Chronicle Office Inquire Chronicle Office C. W. Clement G. Kimmell W. 2Nd St Telephone Blue 63 Harold Sack Mr. Fraser South Shore Drive Ira N. Curtis Ed Porter Steel Range R. Lautenbich Simon Vander Meiden West Pella Chronicle Ofice Martin Schakel Batter- Beyers Battery and Electric Company Beyers Battery and Electric Co Nash Republic White Way Auto CO J. W. Kartchner Colfax Chronicle Jersey Oak Grove Nursery Pella Motor CO Mahaska County Charley Victor Towa Garden City Feeder Co Carl Beyers Brom Hatchery Poland Harold Veenstra Zeland Melvin Blair Hartley East Washington Street T Reformed Church Dr. J. W Third Reformed Church Carmel Holland Iola School Korver Leighton News United States Forest Service America Cuba Bahamas Mexico Bermuda American League of du Barry Rock Island Train Service Howel Lim Self Service Thompsons Benteco Benteco Store A&p Kellogg's Sunnyfield
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