Tragic Sawmill Death Near Pella Claims Charles Hart
Charles Hart age 37 was instantly killed at the J B Vos farm eight miles northeast of Pella when a slab hooked on a circular saw pulled him into the blade. The saw severed his arm and mortally wounded him. Dr. Carpenter could not save him. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Rev Albert Vander Ploeg officiating. Hart, born in Dunreath Iowa, died September 18 1929 in Marion county, leaving parents and siblings in Iowa Oregon and Canada.
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J. B. Vos
Pella
Charles Hart
Hart
Marion County
Luella Koons
Marcola
Oregon
Margaret McGuire
Rock Glenn
Canada
Jennie Gustaveson
Ottumwa
Iowa
Marie van Gorp
George Hart
Harry
Barn Fire at Roorda Farm Complete Loss Near Leighton
A barn on the A. J. Roorda farm west of Leighton burned Sunday night with its contents. Insurance covers the loss estimated to include about 600 bushels of small grain and a calf trapped inside. Fire discovered about 8 p.m. and destruction was complete before authorities could respond. Origin unknown, possible spontaneous combustion.
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A. J. Roorda
Leighton
Antarctic Expedition Needs 500 Pounds Bokar Coffee
Urgent radio request reports Byrd Antarctic Expedition Base consuming nearly the entire original 2.5 ton Bokar shipment. Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company arranges delivery of 500 pounds via the whaling vessel Nielsen-Alonso sailing from Norfolk to the ice barrier encampment.
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Byrd Antarctic Expedition
Barris
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Nielsen-Alonso
Norfolk
Is it right for a Christian to attend a fair
A Third Reformed church Sunday school debate on attending fairs concluded the negative side won. Ep Den Hartog Tone Gy sen and Walter Heyveld argued against fairs citing worldly elements. C W Willemson Dick Bogaards and Harry De Jong defended attendance. Judges were Jake Fiender Ben Vogelaar Bob Gostelink.
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Third Reformed Church
Ep den Hartog
Tone Gysen
Walter Heyveld
C. W. Willemson
Dick Bogaards
Harry de Jong
Jake Fiender
Ben Vogelaar
Bob Gostelink
Style Shoppe Expands to Bigger Quarters
Black's Style Shoppe plans a major enlargement by acquiring the John Leffers building next door to extend their ready to wear business. The move, slated for early October, includes remodeling, a new heating plant, and enhanced showrooms with access between buildings. Occupancy expected by October 15 to 20 after Central States Electric vacates.
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Black
John Leffers
Central States Electric Co
Needle Shop
Death After Auto Strike At Oskaloosa Fairgrounds
A man died suddenly after his automobile struck a young man on the Oskaloosa fair grounds the evening of September 2. The incident prompted an immediate investigation by local authorities to determine cause and liability.
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Oskaloosa Fair
Invents Device for Cooking Fowl in New Method
Des Moines reports a new poultry dressing method by Chas V Rosenberger of Independence Indiana. The process uses a waxy adhesive to coat the bird after plucking, drying and peel off with feathers and debris. Other Iowa patent awards noted include a vacuum heating system, a motor frame, a bath spray, and a carrying handle for golf bags. A separate incident recounts a baby saved from a leaky preambulator incident. Townsley dies at 102. Larson arrested for theft. Ramadan wills 100000 to sons conditional on farming yield. Pianos advertised at Kuyper’s Music House.
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Des Moines
Chas. V. Rosenerger
Independence
Barr, Freeman_& Sinclair
Rosenberger
David N. Crosthwait, Jr
Marshalltown
Dunham Co
Frank J. Dultmeier
Larry Madison
Counce! Bluffs
Ben Wen
Plainview School Born In 1874 In Lake Prairie Township
The Chronicle begins a series on rural schools with a photo of Plainview school located near Pella in Lake Prairie township. Teacher Jeannette Groetveld leads a 25-student group of farmer children. Notes cover the school’s origin in 1874, first building in 1882, early officials, and prominent attendees. Prints are offered by Ye Foto Shoppe Reuvers and Van Roekel. 5x7 photos for new subscribers or renewals.
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the Chronicle
Plainview School
Pella
Lake Prairie Township
Jeannette Groetveld
Paul Ver Meer
William Vander Voort
Bert Ver Meer
Plainview
Miss Doolittle
Jacob Markel
G. E. Morgan
P. J. Gaass
Markel
Mr. Vander Voort
P. H. van Gorp
H. de Cook
Jacob Vander Pol
J. B. Roovaart
A. N. Vander Linden
Reuvers
van Roekel
Chronicle
Will Demonstrate Horse Hitching at Abe Roorda Farm
An advertisement promotes a horse breaking and hitching demonstration sponsored by Dr W Ver Ploeg and S A Kooyman on September 24 at the Abe Roorda farm one fourth mile west of Pella on Highway 63. Morning shows breaking with afternoon horse hitching under Har ry Dym of the Jows Horse and Fal e Breeders association. All are invited to attend.
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The
Chronicle
W. ©. Ver Ploeg
S. A. Kooyman
Abe Roorda
Pella
Highway 63
Harry Dym
Jows Horse and
Lifts Ford Car Off Injured Man
Knoxville Iowa Sept 18 Jed Snow earns the title Sandow by lifting a Ford from off Albert Smith of Pershing near Attica. Smith escaped with only slight injuries after a car left the road and hit a ditch. Authorities investigate reckless driving charges against Shaw as part of the incident.
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Knoxville
L. Snow
Sandow
Jed Snow
Albert Smith
Pershing
Attica
Ted
Smith
Shaw
Youths Arrested for Chicken Theft Case Details
Three youths aged 18 and 19 were charged after admitting they staffed about 36 chickens from three farmers. They diverted chickens from Farmers Cooperative Exchange, C. W. Fee, Robert Jones, and Harold Jones, then sold them to Swift & Co. for 38 dollars and 41 cents. Authorities were alerted by Swift & Co. manager. The suspects were questioned by Monroe city police and Sheriff E. E. Clark, with confessions secured Sunday morning. Hegwood is married and has a child.
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John Hegwood
Glen Gee
Rodney Johnson
Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange
C. W. Fee
Robert Jones
Harold Jones
Monroe
Gee
George Carenter
Swift & Co
E. E. Clark
John Carroll
Clark
Knoxville
Hegwood
Paving On 63 Making Progress On Highway 68
Progress on highway 63 through Marion county advances with east and west approaches closed for culvert work and concrete forms set. A force works from the four mile crossing toward both ends, with concrete pouring expected to start Monday and completion anticipated this fall. About 85 carloads of material are used daily, signaling the road’s near opening to the public.
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Marion County
Four Mile Crossing
Iowa Seeks Best Young Singer for National Radio Audition
Dean Holmes Cowper of Drake University chairs Iowa’s search for the top male and female singers ages 18 to 26 to compete in the Third National Radio Audition. State winners advance to district and national rounds, with finals broadcast coast to coast from New York. County chairs rollout by October 10.
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Dean Holmes Cowper
Drake University
Iowa
Dean Cowper
Atwater Kent Foundation
Philadelphia
Commbian
Costa
Hal
Washington
New York
Pella Band Performs in Sully With Hospitality Shared
The Pella band played in Sully last Friday, admired by locals who hosted the event with elegant refreshments after the concert. Miss Marilyn Miller, a famed dancer and musical comedy star, reportedly has a contract for three motion pictures worth about 400000 dollars.
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Sully
Pella
Marilyn Miller
Chamber of Commerce Presses Bridge Revival After Summer Delay
The Chronicle reports slow progress on the Palla bridge reconstruction over the Des Moines River. The Wickes Construction Co. says the project lags, while the Chamber of Commerce, led by Hugo W. Kuyper, cites constant pressure since July 11 to spur action. The June 4 contract targeted October 1 completion, now deemed physically impossible, with county supervisors, the highway commission, and district engineers debating steps to hasten work. The article notes public trade losses and ongoing correspondence through Des Moines and Chariton. Continued details promised on page 10.
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Chronicle
Palla
Des Moines
Wickes Construction Co
Chamber of Commerce
Hugo W. Kuyr
Board of Supervisore
Ice
Chariton
Iowa
County Board of Supervisors
Price
Kuyper
Board of Supervisors
Highway Commission
Pella
Iet Construction Co
Central States Manager to Leave Pella
The Central States Electric company will transfer C C Dickey from Pella to its Cedar Rapids office effective October 1. Mrs Baron and Miss Marie Rhyns burger will handle business at the Needle Shop on Franklin street. Dickey is well known locally for his social and church involvement and his departure will be felt.
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Central States Electric Company
C. C. Dickey
Mana
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Baron
Marie Rhynsburger
Franklin Street
Dickey
School Chorus Rosters Listed for Coming Year
Mrs. Hummell names both boys and girls glee clubs for the upcoming year. The lists include a long roster of tenor, bass, soprano, and alto singers with multiple students named across first and second voices. The directors include Mrs. Hummell and pianist Bernice Blommers.
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Jack Rhynsburger
Econd
John Lasschuit
Henry Vander Voort
Earl van Rees
Tom Butt
Lester Vander Pol
Alvin Evers
Hespers Kuyper
Margaret van Dellen
Helen Huyser
Irene Durham
Bernice Dykstra
Margaret Hoeksema
Gertrude Hankamp
Florence de Wit
Irene Boogaards
Dorothy Cook
Cora Janz
High School Mixers and Enrollments Reported
The High School Mixer will be held this Friday in the High School Gym. Enrollment shows 212 students with potential late adds. Instrument instructors listed for various entries include Merkel, with students on Violin, Clarinet Flute, Cornet, Trombone, Alto horn, Baritone horn, Helecia horn, Cello, Banjo, Guitar, Saxophone. Student Council elected officers Robert Baron president and others. Monitors named for six weeks include Elva May Van Houwelings and many others. Faculty enjoyed a steak fry hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Amidon. Physical training classes started. The 142nd anniversary of the Constitution observed with talks by pupils and Mr Rush. Grade enrollments slightly down from last year, high school 212 and kindergarten 35.
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Merkel
Robert Baron
Robert Goodhart
Dorothy Payne
Helen Vander Linden
Leland Croll
Sargent-at-arms
Elva May van Houweling
Charles de Winter
Mildred Gale
Herbert Klaaren
Ethel van Zante
Gertrude Hankamp
Earl van Rees
Ruth van Houweling
Ray Gosselink
Bernice Dykstra
Sarah Wormhoudt
Clarence Int Veld
Adelaide Sybenga
Parl van Hemert
Marie Wanders
Margaret van Dellen
Grandman’s Grove
United States
Rush
Van Gorp Tire Co Wins Goodyear Contest Trip
Van Gorp Tire Co of this city is named one of four Iowa Goodyear dealers to win a prize in the imaginary Zeppelin race. Winners, 200 in all, will join Mr. Van Gorp for an all expenses paid trip to the Akron factory with factory entertainment and a Gruen Pentagon watch. The contest began nine weeks ago with thousands of dealers participating. The trip honors Goodyear as the greatest tire producer and a leader in lighter than air craft development.
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van Gorp Tire Company
Goodyear Thre
Iowa
Akron
Ohio
van Gorp
Goodyear Tire
United States
Canada
Australia
Sumatra
Europe
Des Moines
Fairfield
Oskaloosa
Centerville
Grinnell
Goodyear Company
Excella
Central and Hope College Picnic Reunion Draws Students
Central and Hope college alumni and prospective students gathered in the city park for a joint reunion and picnic. Bert Vander Naaldt was named chairman and plans to invite Orange City Junior College for future gatherings. A six o'clock luncheon preceded a song service led by Martina and Mathilda Korver with many attendees from Sioux Center Sheldon Hull Rock Valley Doon Orange City and other towns.
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Central
Hope College
Northwestern Town
Bert Vander Naaldt
Boyden
Orange City Junior College
Martina
Mathilda Korver
Arie Groeters
Bert Vander Haardt
Mina Scholten
Myrtle de Valois
Catherine de Vries
Paul J. Schutt
Eva K. Hilmert
Wilmina Eppink
J. E. Groendyke
Herman Vander Well
Rock Valley
Elnora de Jager
Lucile van Pearsem
Eunice ‘Straks
Mildred Straks
Maurice
Lawrence Scholten
Kathryn Koorman
George Muyskens
Bernard Muyskens
Cornelius Muyskens
Alton
Mina
Scholten
Grayce Scholten
Edythe Visser
Doon
Vivian ‘Kooi
Orange City
Spencer C. de Jong
James Wierda
Hospee
Henry Nyhof
Ireton
Herert’ van Wyk
Hull
Martina J. Korver
Mary Sipma
Esther den Hartog
Sheldon
Central College of
Henry Vermeer
Mat Peelen
Elmer den Herder
Sioux Center
Henrietta Smits
Margaret Smits
Aeneas
Dena Nettinga
Hoemstra
Colenbrander
G. M. Wissink
Ralph Posthuma
Hospers
Marie Grotters
Sanborn
Minnie Scholten
Hawarden
Opening football game at Pella High School this week
Pella High School will host its season opener Friday against Milo. Milo is coached by former high school player Andrew Butt, drawing local interest as the first game of the year.
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Pella High School
Andrew Butt
Card of Thanks for Barn Fire Help
Expressions of heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during the barn fire on Sunday evening. The note states willingness to return favors and mentions chronicle want ads as a result.
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Boot
Lemont
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Cardiff
Henry Larson
Chicago
Thomas Ramadan
Milwaukee
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Music House
Willard Ver Meer
Willis Mace Vander Voort
Leo James Jonker
Paul Carico
John Ver Meer
James Roorda
Edith Carico
Mary Loise Carico
Mary Jane Vander Voort
Orville Carico
Elmer Ver Meer
Ralph Carico
Gary Ver Meer
Nickolas Ver Meer
Harold van Gorp
Bernice van Ee
Wilma Carico
Harriet van ‘Ee
Harold Ver Meer
Lena Carico
Almiga van Gorp
Arlene van Ee
Janet Grootveld
Rural School
Ford
Ada
Chance For the Young
Central States
Mgr
Splendid Glee Club
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Merckel
Mr. Merkel
Webster School
Oys
Lincoln
He High School
Cal
Exel
Goodyear
Akron, Ohio
Central and Hope
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