Statewide Safety Week Highlights Free Auto Inspection
Des Moines announces a statewide safety campaign for Sept 24 30 to reduce auto fatalities. A free 90 day inspection program covers brakes lights windshield wipers and other parts with support from the Secretary of State and the Iowa motor vehicle department, the American Legion and various partners. Local officials urge motorists to maintain safety year round and avoid hazards like faulty brakes poor lights and double parking.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Alex Miller
Iowa Motor Vehicle Department
State Department
American Legion
Legion and
Motor Vehicle Department
Tew ‘Allace
Shenandoah
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Carroll
Dubuque
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Perry
Iowa City
Burlington
Sac’ City
Denison
Knoxville
Iown Falls
Creston
Spencer
Daveport
New Hampton
Dakota City
Cuncil Bluffs
Washington
Newton
Pella
Wallace
United States
Clyde L. Herring
the Chronicle
Unemployment Aid Committee Meets At The County Seat
The unemployment relief committee led by P. H. Kuyper H. P. Van Gorp and Jacob Plender met the state chairman in Des Moines last Thursday and the county chairman Joe Johnson at Knoxville on Tuesday evening. They aim to classify the unemployed into three groups and prepare lists to place workers as soon as contracts can be let, though progress is slowed by a lack of available jobs.
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P. H. Kuyper
H. P. van Gorp
Jacob Plender
Des Moines
Joe Johnson
Knoxville
Local Girls Struck By Auto On Main Street
Four local girls Alberta Kersbergen Othella Van Baale Bernice Hoksbergen and Leila Burggraaff were hit by a car driven by Hubert Wynberg while crossing an alley near Pella Trunch and Jacobs second hand store. Burggraaff suffered a slight arm injury and Hoksbergen a badly sprained arm after the collision. all others escaped without serious harm.
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Alberta Kersbergen
Othella van Baale
Bernice Hoksbergen
Leila Burggraaff
Main Street
Hubert Wynberg
Pella Trunch
Jacobs
Mdid
Cer
Weynberg
Miss Burggraaff
Miss _Hoksber
Farm wives seize Camp Pike for three days of rest
A 1200 farmer wives occupy Camp Pike for a three day period to rest and enjoy recreation. The item links rural life reform to New Deal policies and notes broader state ratifications and farm woes across the nation. The report blends social observation with political and economic notes from the era.
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Arkansas
Camp Pike
Farmer Near Oskaloosa Seriously Injured In Crash
Ross Todd, a farmer four miles east of Oskaloosa, was seriously hurt late Tuesday when his wagon carrying tomatoes was struck on Highway No 2 by Raymond Goeldener of Sigourney. The car then hit a truck driven by Ert Beaver. four people were injured overall, wreckage cleared by Wednesday, Todd given little hope for recovery.
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Ross Todd
Oskaloosa
Todd
Raymond Goeldener
Sigourney
Goeldner
Oskaloosa Tribune
Boxing Bouts at Oskaloosa Fair Grounds
Boxing fans may view fights at the Oskaloosa fair grounds pavilion Friday evening starting 7 30 with bouts including Jack Gibbons versus Bill Ohte Tos Reyes versus Mickey Wheeler Goc Sheriaan versus Hed Durham Biff Douglas versus Wildcat Garnett Kid McCoy versus Kid Say The bouts run from 4 to 8 o clock Admission 25c ringside 40c Chronicle want ads bring results.
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Oskaloosa
Jack Gibbons
Bill Ohte
Tos Reyes
Mickey Wheeler
Goc Sheriaan
Hed Durham
Biff Douglas
Wildcat Garnett
Kid McCoy
Kid Say
Commercial Body to Hold Meeting at 8 Tonight
The local Chamber of Commerce will convene at the American Legion hall at eight with members urged to attend. Topics include the NRA recovery act details and potential poultry show sponsorship of 75 to 100 dollars. Additional items require united action from all members.
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Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Hall
NRA
Bondified Zip Gasoline Debuts At Star Oil Co
The Star Oil Co. owned by Albert Ver Meer Tunis Van Heukelem and Preston Steenhock launches Bondified Zip a new high grade motor fuel. Dealers say it offers smoother acceleration quicker performance more power and eliminates vapor knock and motor knock. Read the Star Oil Co. ad in this issue and try the fuel.
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Star Oil Co
Albert Ver Meer
Tunis van Heukelem
Preston Steenhock
Young People Rally At First Reformed Church
On Monday evening September 25 at 7:30 a young people's missionary rally will be held at the First Reformed Church. Rev J Kempers of Mexico will give a stereopticon lecture on his work with Miss Clara Coburn of India also speaking. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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First Reformed Church
J. Kempers
Mexico
Clara Coburn
India
Webster Is Beat By Lincoln Boys Football Skirmish
Lincoln boys defeated Webster 24 to 0 in a Tuesday afternoon football game. Webster’s team fought hard but Lincoln’s Silk Stocking Street squad held the edge, though Webster remains hopeful for the next contest.
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Webster
Lincoln Boys
Webster School
Lincoln School
World Series Opens in Early October With Travel Plan
The series will open in a National League city on Oct 3 or 4 after a meeting led by Commissioner Landis. If the Giants win, two games in New York on Oct 3, then three in Washington on Oct 5 6 7, with possible New York games if needed. If the Cubs win, Oct 4 opens with two games here and three in Washington on Oct 7 8 9, travel days allowed. if Pirates win, Pittsburgh shares the same opening date with no extra travel days.
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Chicago
K. M. Landis
New York Giants
Washington
New York
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Card of Thanks by Mr and Mrs Pannekock
Mr and Mrs Pannekock express gratitude for help and sympathy shown after the loss of their home. They thank readers for beautiful floral tributes cards and kindnesses during this time.
Family thanks helpers after loss of Edwin Lee Veldhuizen
The family of Edwin Lee Veldhuizen expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during their bereavement and the many floral tributes. MR and MRS C Veldrijk and children extend thanks for expressions of sympathy.
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Edwin Lee Veldhuizen
Attendance at state fair shows big rise in 1933 figures
Des Moines reports the 1933 Iowa State Fair added nearly 20 000 attendees over 1932 with total attendance around 292 876 when free under12s are counted. Officials note self funding for 1938 and record receipts of 176 457.72, with premiums paid of 62 920 and grandstand crowds up over 100 percent compared with last year.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John Braafhart Buys Shoe Shop
John Braafhart purchases the shoe repair shop behind the store from the Two Mans and announces a change in ownership. He invites old and new customers to call for service with cash terms and low costs, citing his years of experience, fine workmanship, and courteous dealings to continue the business.
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John Braafhart
Braafhart
The
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Braashart
Bazaar Planned by Home For the Aged Ladies
The Ladies of the Home For the Aged will hold a bazaar Friday September 29 at a place to be announced. Proceeds benefit the home. A cloudburst in South Dakota killed eight people and caused heavy damage to Crow Creek Indian Reservation.
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the Home For
Light -Te- Veen
H. Baron
South Dakota
Crow Creek Indian Reservation
Chalk Artist Program at First Christian Reformed Church
Mr and Mrs Robert Van Kampen from Evergreen Park Illinois present a gospel chalk art program at the First Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday September 27 at 7 o clock The act features chalk sketches of the wife while the husband entertains The couple are church recommended and hail from Evergreen Park Illinois They are praised for a standing and impressive rendition of familiar gospel hymns and eveture is a real treat for attendees
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Robert van Kampen
First Christian Reformed Church
van Kampen
Evergreen Park
Christian Reformed Church
High School Football Under Bright City Lights
The city council light committee approved adjusting field lighting for home football games at the high school stadium. The change will let more fans attend evening contests.
Thunder Creek Hill Rework Aims for Safer Route View
Thunder Creek Hill is being improved with a grading project by contractor Vis serad and crew north of town. The southeast grove corner near the Eppo Timmer home is being cut down to enhance road visibility and safety. Plans to relocate the road and bridge were dropped due to cost, with a possible graveled link to the county line offering a hard surface outlet to Sully via a shorter road.
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Visserad
Thunder Creek
Eppo Timmer
Pella
The High School Mixer Provides Several Thrills
A lighthearted report notes a Friday night mixer at a high school for freshmen. Pranks included forced kissing of the constitution and dancing on fly paper, delighting attendees and teachers. Afterward, the freshmen were taken for a country drive by night riders and returned home safely. The piece closes with a stray line about states ratifying the beet taper amendment.
Central Eagles Face Iowa State In Weekend Football Clash
Ames readers learn that Iowa State welcomes Central on State Field at 2 80 Saturday with free admission for high school students and reduced adult tickets. The Cyclones, under Coach George Veenker, aim to prove strength against veteran Central, then face Denver, and begin a Big Six slate including Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas State, Kansas, and Drake.
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George F. Veenker
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Cyclone
Cyclones
Veenker
State Central
Central
Harold Templeton
Ochevedan
Veeneker
Rank Hood
Creston
Amos Dana
Burlington
Paul Berger
Manchester
John Carton
Camp Crook
Gerald Smith
Milwaukee
Wis
William Dixon
Colfax
Magnus Lichter
Algona
Center
Wilbur Winter
Alden
Marlowe Williams
Des Moines
William Allenfler
Atlantic
Donald Theophilus
Smithland
Ed Schafroth
D. Dwight
Garner
Ida Grove
Jack Beyer
Howard Harlan
Stuart
Robert Elkins
Col
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Norman
Missouri
Iowa City
Kansas State
Kansas
Lawrence
Drake
Sully Man In Serious Condition After Accident
John Verwers, 55, son of William Verwers of Sully, is in serious condition after a Saturday accident at Sully while working on a house. He came in contact with a live wire, fell and broke his back, and was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
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John Verwers
William Verwers
Sully
Jake Hiscott
Verwers
Grimes Canning Plant Employs 240 in Pella’s Busy Week
The Old Grimes Canning Co. in Pella runs around the clock with 240 workers processing a record tomato influx. Last week receipts hit 50 to 100 tons daily, fueling a $2,500 weekly payroll that boosts local spending and bills payment. Directors say compliance with the US Canners code guides the effort and aim to keep workers employed daily.
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Pella
Grimes Canning Factory
Iowa
Inmates of the Home for the Aged Prepare Winter Provisions
Report describes extensive fruit canning at the Home for the Aged. About 140 bush of apples were picked from the north orchard and 900 half gallon jars already canned, with many more apples remaining on trees. Estimated total will reach 2500 jars. Gardener Beary Terpstra oversees the operations while Bass Van Rees notes daily peeling of up to 12 bushels. Laundry room details include two double tub washers and a 5:00 AM start, finishing around 2:00 PM.
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Bass van Rees
Beary Terpstra
City Council Meets Tuesday Evening Brief Session
City council considered minor items including a Lincoln street and Marion avenue street light petition referred to the light and water committee with power to act. Water department directed to place fish in the water cooler tank. A coal bill of 374.80 was approved. A nuisance in block 8 South Pella was referred to the city solicitor. Clerk authorized to pay funding and park bonds due and street improvement bonds within available funds.
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Lincoln Street
Marion Avenue
Light and Water Committee
South Pella
Does Pella Seek a Parent Teacher Association
The Pella community weighs whether the local Parent-Teacher Association should continue or end. For two years teachers and some parents have struggled to keep it going, but parent turnout has been low. The next meeting in October will decide the association's future and call on parents to pledge support.
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Parent-Teacher Association
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