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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1933

Page

11

Christianity Holds Own Says Senator Roelofs in Reform Church

Senator Garret Roelofs of Sioux Center spoke at a mass meeting on organizing a Christian Voters League. He argued Christianity must guide responses to war costs, urging reforms and a broader interpretation of Thou shalt not steal. Meeting postponed for wider turnout.

Garret E. Roelofs Sioux Center Third Reformed Church Christian Voters League Central Park Gerrit de Boer Second Christian Reformed Church Roelofs Jesus Chicago C Tian Voters League Senator Roelof

Reverend Hollebeck Receives Western Church Call

Pastor Dominic Hollebeck of Second Christian Reformed Church in Pelle has received a flattering call to a church in Lynden Washington. He has not yet decided whether to accept. If he leaves, Pelle loses one of its leading pulpiteers after years of service.

D. Hollebeck Second Christian Reformed Church Lynden Wash Heigh Dominic Hollebeck Pélle

Delaware county livestock sales allowed in all markets

Delaware county farmers may sell their livestock in all markets with no questions asked for the first time in 26 years due to buyers discounting tubercular infection fears. The county was declared a modified accredited area on Sept. 1 and led the state in infection percentage.

Deleware County Manchester Delaware County

Pella Eleven Opens Season With Colfax Friday

Pella high schedules a season opener with Colfax Friday as prospects look fair amid heat delays. Ten lettermen for Pella and eleven for Colfax form the nucleus. line averages around 140 pounds and backfield about 135. Coaches name several backfield contenders and probable starters, with guard and center options noted. Glee tryouts list full sopranos altos and altos for school year concerts. A savings trend shows far fewer new school books sold, with about one tenth of prior years.

Pella High Colfax Pella Wilkins Ralph Don Menning G. Bevans Fred Bosveld Herb Vander Zyl Bob Klein van Zee Schippers Joe van Arkel Pete Gaass Harold de Reus Jr. Dykstra A. Bogaards Lawrence van Nimwegen Bob Hee

Radio Preacher To Speak Here In Holland Language

Rev. John Steenhoven will preach Thursday evening September 21 at 7 30 p m in Sandridge school and Friday evening at 7 30 in the Legion Hall in Pella. Both services will be in the Holland language. All are invited to attend.

John Steenhoven D. W Sandridge School Legion Hall Pella

Unclear OCR Summary of 1933 News Items

Fragmentary OCR text reports figures of crime and violence, forestry officials remarks, NRA pledge signups, university mergers talks, dance trends, Chanute Field fire losses, a birthday fertilizer note, Roosevelt child labor appeal, Coxey Senate bid plans, relief rolls, and Federal Reserve banking limits, with many garbled names and places.

New Osteopathic Physician To Locate In This City

Dr. W. L. Hasselman, osteopathic physician, has rented rooms above Jaarsma's Bakery on the east side of the square and will begin practice here next Monday September 18. He is highly recommended with experience in osteopathic and medical fields. Hasselman studied at Iowa City Medical School and is a graduate of osteopathy with post graduate work in eye ear nose and throat in St. Louis. The Chronicle welcomes him to the city and wishes him success.

W. L. Hasselman Jaarsma’s Hasselman Pella Iowa City Medical School St. Louis the Chronicle Our City

Pella Girls Win Streak At Oskaloosa

Virginia Fowler Melva and Mary Louise Le Cocq led a winning showing at the Southern Iowa Fair. Virginie won first in the pair class with Geisha Girl and was second in another class. Melva took first with Hillacre Lady in the 15-hand class. Mary Louise rode a horse for Mr. Deltz to a blue ribbon. Rex Peavine, a 3-year-old colt owned by Virginia, placed fourth in the fine harness class. Riders from Sioux City Des Moines and Davenport competed.

Virginia Fowler Melva Mary Louise le Cocq Virginie Geisha Girl Hillacre Lady Mary Louise Mr. Deltz Des Moines Rex Peavine

Pella Landmark Is Disappearing

The old Dr. Allen property on Franklin Street, built in 1901 for $2,000, is being torn down to make way for a modern bungalow on the north lot. The site passed through several owners, including Dr. Carpenter who bought it in 1906 for $5,000 and began his local practice, then later to Henry Ver Meer and finally to his daughters.

Dr. ‘Allen Franklin Street Dr. Allen F. F. Carpenter Carpenter Pella Allen California Henry Ver Meer Neal Huyser J. G. Vanden Bosch Grand Rapids Ich

NRA Returns 3,500,000 to Jobs Harriman Says

Henry L Harriman, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, reports at the eighteenth annual conference on industrial relations that about 8.5 million people have returned to work since March 4. He cites administration hopes to restore 3 million to work before winter and 1 million more on public works, with wage gains boosting demand and jobs for additional unemployed.

Silver Bay Henry L Harriman Chamber of Commerce of the United States Harriman Arthur B. Gunnarson Department Manufactures Chamber of Commerce Pacific Coast

Pella Teachers Succeed Well In Chosen Calling

Miss Throckmorton, former instructor in Pella schools, visiting Garden Grove, reports two Pella boys Louis e Cocg and Richard Tysseling teaching there. She praises them as efficient, growing in popularity with patrons and students. Many friends commend them. the note ends with an ad seeking gossip about a missing reputation and a liberal reward for information.

Advertisement definition in a playful dialogue

A father explains to Herbert that an advertisement is the picture or statement used by merchants to sell goods or services. The dialogue frames advertisement as a tool for selling items through various enticing claims.

Little Herbert

Miss Erma Krout Steps Down as Mahaska Supt by J F Lynch

Fremont Gazette notes Mahaska county schools chief Miss Erma Krout resigned after thirteen years eleven months. J F Lynch succeeds her, Krout’s career spans rural to state boards, with Europe trip enrichening geography and English for pupils. She helped raise Mahaska standards and inspired citizenship and study centers across the county.

Fremont Gazette Erma Krout Mahaska County J. F. Lynch Miss Krout Fremont Fremont High School Iowa Highland Park College Des Moines Mahaska

Relative of Local People Passes Away

Miss Louise Houtman aged 18 of Grand Rapids Michigan died Friday after a brief illness that began as a facial infection and progressed to blood poisoning. She was a niece of John and Richard Vander Ploeg of the city and is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs M Houtman three brothers Henry John and George and a sister Betty. Local relatives attended the funeral Monday including R P Vander Ploeg Paul Ver Meer and Diller Vander Ploeg. The Chronicle offers condolences to the family.

Louise Houtman Grand Rapids Mich John Vander Ploeg Richard Vander Ploeg Houtman Miss Houtman M. Houtman Henry John George Ho

Veldhuizen Infant Funeral Wednesday

Mr and Mrs Cornie Veldhuizen of the Hackett farm near Leighton mourn the loss of their infant son Edwin Lee who died Monday at 12 30 pm aged 3 years 3 months and 15 days. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 12 15 pm at the home and 1 pm at Third Reformed Church with Rev Menning officiating. Interment was in Graceland.

Cornie Veldhuizen Hackett Leighton Edwin Lee Sway Third Reformed Church Menning Graceland

Albia Youth Fatally Wounded While Hunting

Louilla Press reports Arthur Oaks, 15, was fatally wounded Monday while hunting squirrels six miles southwest of Albia. A gun held by Jack Douglas of Abia discharged as he walked through a fence, shot entering Oaks’ calf. He died at Albia hospital after leg amputation below the knee. Survived by his parents and two sisters.

Louilla Arthur Oaks Albia Jack Douglas Abia Douglas Oaks Albia Hospital

Prairie City Corn Crop Burned At W E Roush Farm

Prairie City News reports a large fire at W. E. Roush's old Draper farm four and a half miles northwest of Prairie City. A corn crib containing between one thousand and two thousand bushels burned around midnight, with flames causing extensive loss to the stored corn and outbuildings.

Prairie City Prairie City W. E. Roush Draper Farm

Central College Football Outlook for C Florida?

Central College readies for the season with drills under heat and cooler week beginnings. The squad faces a tough opener against Iowa State in Ames on Sept. 23, as several lettermen depart and freshmen show promise. Veteran players include Hostetler, Kregel, Hunt, Stimmel, Levengood, De Velder, Reimer, Underhill, and Neifert. A long roster lists many two and one year players from towns like Pella, Sigourney, and Morning Sun, reflecting wide local ties.

Central Central Grid Iowa State Ames Joss Olds Hull Grundman Kernehan Wildasin Rhodes Reusophs Gullian Hostetler Kregel Hunt Stimmel Levengood de Velder Reimer Underhill Neifert Kolenbrander Kooreman Dykstra Westra Zeidema Elscott Ray Hostetler Cole John Hunt Knoxville Mervyn Leavingood Dallas Harold Neifert Pella Marvin Zaidema Morrison Harrington Underhill Peoria Ill Don Elscott Cleatus Summel Town City Joghttom Reimer Kellone Marinus Kregel Waupun John Kooreman Alton Marion de Velder Boyden Don ‘Dykstra Pete Rock Rapids Alvin Evers Rex Baird Morning Sun Omer Ray Sigourney Jack Snakenberg Iasey Wiley Carl Newcomer Newburg Rudy Ulrich John Smith Boyd Saylos Oscedra Jake Hoekstra Maurice Harold Martin Fonda Louis Kregel Tys James Berkey Hameson Alvin Smith A. Smith Attica Fred Holdsworth Pershing Palmer Whittenberg Lyle Jennings Fess Wells Colfax Raymond Mick Bussey Ernest Berry Hedrick George Cummings Clifford Hindman Rushville Til Mick Merrissi Tght Maloney Charion Jake Robenson Tiger

No Cents Damage From Auto Collision Near Princess Theatre

Montezuma Republican reports Harold Landtiser who backed into Dr J L Ravitts car near the Princess theatre. Landtiser, parked on the wrong side, started his car as Ravitts approached. Collision caused $16.00 damage. no cents noted.

Montezuma Harold Landtiser Missouri Dr. J. L. Ravitts Princess Theatre Landtiser Dr. Ravitts Buck Gilbert

Many New Model Plymouths On Display

The Van Houweling Auto Co. Plymouth and Dodge dealers hold a special showing of new Plymouth cars in their showroom. The coupe, coach and four door sedan are on display along with the new Dodge 4 door sedan. Visit to inspect these cars and learn about exclusive features.

van Houweling Auto Co Plymouth Dodge Adv

Classis Pella Meets at Leighton

The regular fall session of the Pella Classis will meet Tuesday Sept. 19 at 9 80 a m at Ebenezer Reformed church Leighton Ta Evening session 7 30 retiring president Rev G Me will preach the classical form an offering will be made for Central dvliege Public invited Stated Chek

Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton Rev G. Me Dvliege Chek

Notice on Count Raemana Tax Schedule

Notice states a tax action involving Count Raemana. The text indicates timing and method of collection but lacks full details due to OCR corruption. Further clarification from official records is recommended.

Southern Iowa Fair closes with big auto race

The Southern Iowa Fair and Exposition at Oskaloosa wrapped up Thursday Sept 7 with a stock parade and auto races drawing strong crowds. Judges praised the 4-H market lamb class as among the best in the state, while harebrained mule and pony races added carnival excitement. Dry weather affected the flower show but fruit exhibits and the conservation displays drew steady interest, with Roscoe Everland winning grand champion baby beef and Arnold De Bruin, Harold De Bruin, and Roy Lewis Cruzer taking group honors.

Oskaloosa Tribune Southern Iowa Fair and Exposition State Fish and Game Commission Iowa Forestry Division Roscoe Everland Oskaloosa Arnold Harold de Bruin Roy Lewis Cruzer

Winners of the Local Pennant Get Certificate

The Shell kittenball team owner holds a framed certificate declaring the squad outbatted and outfielded all rivals to repeat as champions. The certificate, crafted by Dave Ver Dught, lists players Donovan Dykstra Rudolph Ulrich John Ver Heul Dick Ver Meer Neal Kersbergen Renaud Rysdan William Van Doorninck Donald Douwstis Herman Douwstis Jean Kuyper Ray Vander Wilt Walter Donai Rene Aalbers Henry Pothoven and bat boys Rudolph Schilder Franklin Verrips.

Shum” Donai Shell Dave Ver Dught Donovan Dykstra Rudolph Ulrich John Ver Heul Dick Ver Meer Neal Kersbergen Renaud Rysdan William van Doorninck Donald Herman Douwstis Jean Kuyper Ray Vander Wilt Walter Donai Rene Aalbers Henry Pothoven Bat Boys Rudolph Schilder Franklin Verrips

Clover crop yields reported on 16 acres near Newton

Jasper County records note 35 bushels of seed from 16 acres of clover with a second crop threshed on 15 acres at the Brock farm nine miles northwest of Newton. The setting reflects a growing clover harvest as the second crop in the county, with hay and other fields referenced.

Jasper County Brock Newton

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Senator Roelofs Western Church Althea R. Sherman McGregor American Association For the Advancement of Science Chris Madsen Dave Dan Felsing and Sons of Pocahontas Swan Lake Laurens Harold Raines Gikaloosa R. J. Moore Minnesota Estherville Lloyd Smith Elliott Lillian Cooper Cumberland Paul Chaney Mt. Pleasant Marilyn Marion Corydon Kenmore Acres Cedar Rapids Salvation Army Sioux City E. H. Pangborn Northwood School Texas Washington Vermont W. E. Rockett Oklahoma The NRA Billy Sunday Joseph B. Eastman Woodrow Wilson Adents Blue Eagle Chicag S United Pella Eleven Colfax Squad T. S. Goodyear Washington State Northwestern Universities Leo Kehl American Dancing Masters America Chanute Field Rantoul, Ill Army Air Corps Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvave Gardner Franklin D. Roosevelt Jacob S. Coxey Massillon Ohio United States Senate Federal Reserve Federal Reserve System Dasseal Richard Lewis Supt Gov. Harding Citizens’ Conference Washington, D. C Veldhuizen Central College Football Outlook Classis Pella Raeamna Teoh Tax Iowa Fair Eve
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