Pella Builds Toward 25 New Homes Amid Boom
A steady building boom in Pella aims to add at least 25 new residences as families seek better housing. The Marion County State Bank promotes Federal Housing Administration loans at under six percent interest, repaid over 20 years, to finance construction or remodeling with K. H. Bean available to discuss loan options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Marion County State Bank
Federal Housing Administration
K. H. Bean
Red Rock Man Arrested for Stealing Neely Car
Harry Moffett of Red Rock was arrested Thursday morning by Sheriff P. Grundman at the John Slykhuis farm near Red Rock on the charge of stealing Win Neely’s auto from the Pella fairgrounds during the fair. The wrecked car was found later that night a few miles north of Knoxville. Moffett, previously jailed for breaking and entering in 1929, pleaded guilty to the county attorney’s charge after a confession. He stated he was intoxicated and intended to return to Red Rock when the crash occurred and will face Judge Hays for sentence this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Moffett
Red Rock
P. Grundman
John Slykhuis
Moffett
Win Neely
Pella
Knoxville
Cur
Neely
Grundman
Kading
Hays
Knoxville Journal
Rolscreen Adds Plant Expansion In Pella
Pella's Rolscreen Co expands with a 100 by 150 foot addition to the east end of the main building. Completion expected by Oct. 15. The new space will house the screen frame machinery and a larger workforce for manufacturing blinds and screens, signaling growth for the company and local jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Rolscreen Co
Rolyereen
Roosevelt Caravan To Visit Pella
A statewide tour to aid President Roosevelt reelection arrives in Pella at 3 20 p m Wednesday September 16. The caravan uses loud speaking opus literature phonograph records and a car and trailer with three speakers aboard. Local organizers include Dan D Dieleman Ben Blommers D Vander Hloex M C Slob W A Butts and several listed women. Further Marion county stops are to be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Iowa
Pella
Democratic Central Committees
Tew Tocal
Dan D. Dieleman
Ben Blommers
D. Vander Hloex
M.C. Slob
W.A. Butts
Dan J. Dieleman
A. B. van Houweling
Eva Stubenrauch
3. Mensch
Mae Thomassen
Marion County
Central Opens Grid Drills With Small Opening Squad
Central’s football squad, coached by Len Winter, opens drills with only 29 candidates. Eight lettermen return, including captain Jim Berkey and Bruce Gardner, while several key players from last season have not yet reported. The drill focuses on fundamentals as Winter aims to mold a starting eleven for early games versus Drake and Grinnell.
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Len Winter
Jim Berkey
Bruce Gardner
Westchester
Orville Smith
Paulin
Merrissi
R. Ford
W. Ford
van Arkel
Michael
Glenn Satchett
Drake
Grinnell
Fury at Pella Theatre Stirs With Tracy Sidney Cast
An MGM drama showing Monday and Tuesday at Pella Theatre features Sylvia Sidney and Spencer Tracy in Fritz Lang directed Fury. Based on Norman Krasna story, it portrays a mob using mass lawlessness surrounding a kidnap arrest, Tracy’s character appears burned, and he seeks justice by exposing mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Sidney
Spencer Tracy
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Pella Theatre
Fritz Lang
Norman Krasna
Tracy
Band to Give Final Concert in Pella Area
The local band presents a second appreciation concert after the season closes August 29. The event, planned for Saturday night, aims to thank residents of Pella and vicinity for summer support. If weather holds, a large crowd is expected as at the first show. This will be the last concert of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Henry Muilenberg Dies In Corsica South Dakota
Henry Muilenberg aged 45 son of W. W. Muilenberg of Pella died Monday at 11:00 a.m. at his Corsica South Dakota home after a paralytic stroke. Funeral likely Thursday with remains brought to Pella for interment. Survived by his wife and three children from his first marriage, a brother Will, father W. W. Muilenberg, and sister Mrs. John Somers of Corsica. Will travel and relatives left for Corsica.
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Henry Muilenberg
W. W. Muilenberg
Corsica
S. D
Will Muilenberg
Dave
Nick Koopmans
Mr. Muilenberg
Will
W. W Muilenberg
Pella
John Somers
S. Dakota
Muilenberg
Banquet and Meeting of the C. C. Tonight
Pratt Chamber of Commerce plans a 6:30 banquet at the American Legion hall with tickets 50 cents for members and 25 cents for guests. A. D. Riley of Pratt Paper Co Des Moines will speak on business in a small town. An organ recital by blind organist Frank Voelker closes the program.
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The
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Riley
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Voelker
M. E. Wallace
Stoner Piano Co
Reckless driving incident leads to fines and license revocation
James Kamerick, son of Gerrit, drove a Ford roadster onto a sidewalk near Slob's store on a Saturday. He faced reckless driving and speeding charges, fined $16 in costs for the former and $15 plus costs for the latter, totaling $40, with license revocation. Mayor Fultz indicated efforts for permanent revocation and a citywide traffic violator campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kamerick
Gerritk
Slob’s
Kamerick
Fultz
An ‘Woert
Pella
President and Mrs Nollen Return Home After Accident
President and Mrs J S Nollen were brought home to Grinnell from Des Moines hospital where they had been since an automobile accident. They traveled in two cars with Gerard Nolen and Hubert Lewis. They expect faster improvement at home though they cannot see many friends for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Nollen
Grinnell
Des Moines Hospital
Nollen
Gerard Nolen
President Nollen
Hubert Lewis
Notice for bids on coal for city electric plant
City calls for bids to furnish coal including mine washed and screenings for the electric plant. Bids must be filed with the City Clerk by 7:00 p.m. September 16, 1936. Regulations of the City Council apply. By order of the City Council. A. C. Ruypter, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Electric
A.C. Ruyper
Dutch Girl Near Top In Contest
Miss Lois Van Zante and Miss Hester Dieleman from Eddyville were local entrants in the Iowa State Fair beauty pageant held after the Inter Church Field Meet in Des Moines. The duo competed in the Monday night division among about 200 Iowa contestants for the Miss Iowa 1936 title, with the winner advancing to the national Miss America pageant. Lois Van Zante, nicknamed Miss Eddyville, was among the last seven finalists and is locally celebrated for her success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois van Zante
Hester Dieleman
Des Moines
Towa
New Jersey
Eddyville
Trune
Christian School Enrolls About Ninety Pupils
The Christian School on Union Street between West First and Second streets enrolled about 90 pupils for the 1936 37 sessions. Mrs. Cornelius Vander Hart of Peoria is principal. Miss Martha Vos teaches the intermediate grades and Miss Ella Vander Schaaf leads the lower grades. Enrollment edges up from 1935 36.
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Christian School
Union Street
West First
Second Streets
Cornelius Vander Hart
Peoria
Martha Vos
Ella Vander Schaaf
Case of W. J. Johns Starts Tuesday A M
Knoxville's embezzlement case State vs Wm Johns reopens in Dallas county Adel with Judge E W Dingwell presiding. Trial moved from Knoxville after prior jury disagreement and venue change request. Defense seeks continuance but likely motion to delay denied, trial slated for next Tuesday morning.
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Knoxville
Wm. Johns
District Court
Dallas County
Adel
E. W. Dingwell
William Johns
Marion County
N. R. Hays
Johns
Stuart
Hass
Fridey
Géunky
Leon Miller
C. Heer
Knoxville Express
Cars Collide on Highway 163 Near Pella
Wednesday morning two vehicles collided on Highway 163 east of Pella. J W Bakker driving toward the road and Russell Hampton of Brighton Iowa in a Hudson sedan traveling westward were not injured but both cars were badly damaged.
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J. W. Bakker
Pella
Russell Hampton
Brighton
Iowa
New Blanket Dept At the Penney Store Opens
The local J C Penney Co opens a new blanket department on the second floor balcony displaying hundreds of wool part wool and cotton blankets. A separate page advertises prices and descriptions. View this display is urged as well worth the time of any housewife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Co
Escapade ends in Woodbury jail for 17 year old
A youthful escapade lands Sam Small, 17, six feet two, in Woodbury county jail after he admitted kidnapping a Sioux City couple for a six hour, 151 mile ride. The report also notes other national happenings from the period, including a murder attempt case in Norwalk Connecticut, a plan for Miss America candidates on the Atlantic boardwalk, and various political and crime snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury County
Sam Small
Sioux City
Central College Opens New Year With Large Enrollment
Central College kicked off the new academic year with a near capacity convocation. The chapel overflowed as students, families, and friends filled seats, while visitors observed the warm welcome and a program featuring soloists, devotions, and a sermon. Dr. Lubbers presided and reaffirmed Christian education as a sacred mission.
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Central
Wing
Haverkamp
First Reformed Church of
Pella
Miss Nielsen
Rhynbrandt
Second Reformed Church of
Fulton, Til
Central College
Jesus
Lubbers
Warning Issued On Writing Bad Checks By Justice Vander Syde
Justice of the Peace Vander Syde issues a warning against writing checks without sufficient funds. He notes many offenders do not realize it is a criminal offense with penalties from 10 to 100 dollars. He cites multiple daily bad check transactions and urges payers to use alternative methods to avoid penalties and possible confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of Peace
Vander Syde
Mrs Jacob Van Dalen Dies After Illness at 69
Mrs Jacob Van Dalen, 69, of 806 Hast Second street Pella died Saturday at 5 45 PM after eight weeks of illness. She was born May 17 1867 in Pella and married to Jacob Van Dalen on July 1 1887. Survived by husband two children John Jacot and Evelyn four grandchildren one great grandchild and sister Mrs Wizzie Johnson of Minneapolis. Funeral Tuesday at Wormhoudt & Son with Rev Jacob Prins officiating and Oakwood burial.
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Jacob van Dalen
Second Street
Pella
Wormhoudt & Son
Jacob Prins
Oakwood
Van
John Jacot
Oskeloos
Evelyn
Wizzie Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
van Dalen
County Relief In Marion County Sees July Increase
The Marion county Emergency Relief committee met at Knoxville courthouse. Director C. Ted Johnson reported relief load rose month over month due to drought. Southern townships suffer most. Lake Prairie and Summit see no new applications as others face greater need. Local relievers Van Niewaal and Goad direct farmer contacts to Knoxville office.
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Marion County Emergency Relief Committee
Court House
Knoxville
Board of Supervisors
Old Age Pension Commission
C. Ted Johnson
Marion County
Lake Prairie
Summit Townships
Y. T. van Niewaal
E. V. Goad
Emergency Relief Committee
Knoxxville
Attach Stock Of Rodeo Co At Monroe Fair
Cassie Larson, owner of Cassie’s Cafe, has had stock of the Dickinson Rodeo Co attached. The herd includes steen steers, 15 saddle horses, and 14 bucking horses, held at the C. B. & Q. stockyards. The writ, served by Sheriff John W. Goodwin, stems from a bill for meals and services totaling 59.37 filed by Mrs. Larson. Ira Van Dalin also presented a feed bill but no attachment was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steen
Dickinson Rodeo Co
Monroe County
Cassie Larson
Cassie
Ira van Dalin
Monroe Co. News
Pella Junior Auxiliary Is Prize Winner
The Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion formed Feb 4 last, led by Mrs. Murray Nesbit, has advanced since organization and won first prize in the junior membership contest in the state for the sixth district with the most members. Its first local appearance was in the Memorial Day parade last May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Murray Nesbit
Begin Staking New Route on Highway 60
The highway commission will stake a new route on Highway 60 this week as part of surveying the proposed Highway 80 extension into Albi. Commission engineer C. V. Blair said timing for the survey is not fixed. The plan follows the abandoned Wabash right-of-way east from North D Street to Highway 137, with substantial construction expected and right-of-way already purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Commission
Albi
C. V. Blair
Commission
Wabash
D. Street
Highway 137
Oskaloosa Herald
Home for the Aged notices and visitations
News of the Home for the Aged records visits by K P De Jong and others to Albia Kalamazoo Grand Rapids and Prairie View families. September 4 marked birthdays of A Van Duren and Arie Blom. Henry Muilenberg mourns his South Dakota son. Oakwood cemetery burial planned. Bazaar set for September 25 inviting all aides of Pella area. The sick condition remains similar.
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K. P. de Jong
Albia
Fred Dykens
Kalamazoo
Grand Rapids
Mich
Peter Kelderman
Indiana
Arie Kelderman
Gerrit van Loonen
Prairie View
Kansas
Bare van Zouk
Je Wit
Pella
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Red Rock Man
W. G. Neely
Dakota
Pratt Paper Co
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Sched
A.D. Riley
President and Mrs. Nollen
the Christian School
Miss Vos
Vol. Schaaf
W. J. Johns
New Blanket Dept
Penney
de Reus
M. de Reus
Jimmy Dale de Reus
Jimmy
James de Reus
Oskaloosa
Donald Burdick
Norwalk
Conn
Harry EB. Byram
United States
Atlantic Boardwalk
Ruth Muir
la Jolla
Cal
Hoover
Alf. M. Landon
W. Kroesing
Carl L. Addy
Twin Falls
Idaho
Addy
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Internal Revenue Bureau
Anne Robison
T. C. Robison
Robison
Waukee
Miss Robison
George McMahon
Metal Workers’ Union
Iowa Works Progress Administration
Airport
Parkersburg
National Parks Service
Naftale Loffelholz Brandstatter
Oriente
James Roosevelt
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mason City
North Town Fairgrounds
Jasper County
F. H. McCarl
Town State College
Ames
New Orleans Statesman
Violet. Hilton
Hilton Sisters
Hus
Jimmie Moore
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Ill
Augusta Gutzdorf
Watertown
Wis
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Paul von Hindenburg
Germany
Berlin
Columbus Street
A. B. Roorda
Lake Prairie Township
Crouth
Attach Stock of Rodeo Co
Mrs. Nesbit
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