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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1932

Page

4

Central College Football Drills for St Ambrose Clash

Central College intensifies practice ahead of the St Ambrose game with scrimmages and timing work on blocking and the passing attack. A Tuesday lights session showcased two hours of drills as coachsreshapes the lineup after Gilderboom’s absence.

St. Ambrose Central College College Field Pracetice Gilderbloom Husky Underhill Peoria Ill Yount Otis Teas Hull Wildason Central Leavengood Summer Westra Bruins Severeid Roelofs Rhoades de Velder Kernahan Hostetler Ver

Drought and Grundman Lead Halfbacks in Prospect Squad

A 26 man squad including manager Hansen will depart Thursday at 1:00 for practice at the municipal stadium Thursday night with Drought and Grundman at halfback and Bowman and Kregel showing flashes that may earn varsity spots later.

Dught Grundman Bowman Kregel Hansen Municipal Stadium

Coffee Prices Climb After Brazilian Producer Revolt

Tunis Plette, a local grocer, handed a Monday morning letter noting Brazil's producer revolt against the government, predicting a clear rise in coffee prices. He advises big coffee drinkers in Pella to stock up while prices are still low.

Tunis Plette Brazil Pella

Welfare League Thursday Evening Games at the Athletic Field

Two Welfare League kitten ball matches are set for Thursday at the athletic field. Sully faces Pella All-Stars at 7:16 p.m. followed by Prairie City against Pella. A women’s game features the Lucky Strikes versus Monroe ladies. Crowd urged to bring purses for a good offering.

Welfare League Athletic Field Sully Pella

Cubs Clinch NL Pennant With Win Over Pirates

The Chicago Cubs secured the National League pennant by winning the opener of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 to 2. Cuyler delivered a three-run triple in left in the seventh, lifting the lead from a 2-2 tie.

Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Cuyler Tripple

Pella Market Prices and Local Sales Notice

Local market notes include quotations for wheat and oats, hog prices at three dollars and seventy five cents, and cash trade terms. The ad highlights low prices on farm machinery, a radio for sale, new Aladdin Lamps at Van Zante Bros Hardware, Timothy seed, and used auto tires from B P Tire Co with wide availability.

van Zante Bros. Hardway Vogelaar van Zante Bros. Hardware

Fred T lam Takes A Vacation In the Hills

Fred and Mrs T lam recount a lengthy Midwest journey through Iowa and Minnesota. They camped near Vander Lyde, visited Mason City, Albert Lea, St Paul, Minneapolis, Birchdale Camp, and Hackensack. They toured the Minnehaha Falls, a paper mill, and pine forests, observed an eclipse, fished many lakes, noted dry years, and recalled extensive logging remnants. They drove 1040 miles with a pleasant trip ending back home.

Fréd ‘T’lam Iowa Minnesota Town Falls Jacob Vander Syde Pella Hollandale Mason City Albert Lea Mr. Brown Vander Lyde St. Paul Minneapolis Detroit Chicago Minnehaha Park Bear and Deer Country Hackensack Mille Lacs Gull Lake Kid Lake Dick Roorda Roorda Albert Léan

Legion Dinner for Welfare League Benefit

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion announce a Welfare League Benefit dinner at the Legion Memorial hall next Thursday evening Sept 29. A special chicken dinner is served with tickets priced at 35c. Tickets available at local stores. contact Mrs. Martin Paardekooper at Ideal Pharmacy for details. Entertainment is planned, and proceeds support the needy and Auxiliary work. Tickets will not be sold after Wednesday evening due to limited supply.

Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Welfare League Legion Memorial Hall Martin Paardekooper Ideal Pharmacy

Death of Jacob H Slot in Knoxville Iowa

Jacob H Slot born February 12, 1870 in Pella Iowa was one of six children of Henry Slot. He lived on a farm near Knoxville most of his life and died Monday September 12 after three years of declining health. He belonged to Masonic orders Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. Four sisters and one brother survive him plus Ida Slot, who remained on the farm briefly.

Jacob H. Slot Pella Iowa Henry Slot Knoxville Jacob Ida J. Buerkens Herman ‘Wilkes Ida Slot Dora Kester Jacob Slot Masonic Order Blue Lodge Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows

Pioneer Dutch Reformed Woman Caroline Stevens Dies at 119

Caroline D Stevens born January 24 1863 in Parris Holland emigrated to America in 1866. She married Henry H Stevens November 12 1883 and had four children and three grandchildren. She died August 31 1982 at 3647 Charles St Omaha after fifty years in the city and long service at Lowe Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Caroline D. Stevens Parris Holland Henry Koopman America South Holland Ill Pella Iowa Steamboat Rock Roseland Patterson N. J Mooprhn First Olive Burns St. Louis Russell Burns Elwood Stevens Jr McCook, Neb Stevens Alicia Tulp Los Angeles Cal Henry P. Koopman Chicago J. W. Koopman St. Paul Minn Charles St Omaha Nebi Lowe Avenue Presbyterian Church

Many Houses For Rent In Pella Chronicle Ads

Many houses are for rent in Pella with a large number advertised weekly in the Chronicle. Most are modern and up to date, with rents kept low following a general price trend. Some have already been rented as colleges and schools begin, while others remain available at moderate rents.

Pella the Chronicle

The Snake Worked Believe It Or Not

Saturday afternoon some boys in the editor s yard killed a snake They were advised by the lady of the house that they should not hang up the snake or it would bring rain The boys and the snake played havoc all right The residents of this burg know what happened early Sunday morning Be ware and don t hang up a snake unless rain is badly needed

Tomato Cups with Corn and Bacon Toast Bites

A quirky cooking note outlines tomato cups filled with corn mixed with tomato pulp, topped with crumbs and butter, baked until brown, served over buttered toast rounds. Garnish with crisp bacon if available, while noting a joking aside about an advanced microphone recording flies’ steps.

Rally Day at Baptist Sunday School Planned for Next Sunday

Officers and teachers are preparing for Rally Day with a goal of 300 attendees. The Monroe Sunday School example inspires efforts as they urge every member to invite others by phone and other means. A planned program includes department acts and a pastor’s address.

Baptist Sunday School Monroe Sunday School

Local Ills Reported In Community Infirmaries

The article notes several residents ill for days including Mr and Mrs Arnold Ver Heul. Dick Van Weelden was in town Monday for hand treatment after a cane mill accident that severed three fingers. Mansford Ver Steeg remains unimproved and W E Houck has been on the sick list but is recovering.

Arnold Dick van Weelden Mansford Steeg W. E. Houck

Freshmen influence Sophomores with Good Samaritan theme

Freshmen pull the Sophomores into moral waters as Rev. Raymond Lubbers of the Reformed church of Peoria Illinois frames three life philosophies through the Parable of the Good Samaritan and urges shared effort. Dr Wes selink speaks on Meeting Temptations, noting temptations can be a force for good in college life.

Jesus Raymond Lubbers Reformed Church of Eoria Ill Lubbers Dr. Wesselink

Mrs Sarah Garner Dies in Detroit Home at 81

Mrs Sarah Jane Garner aged 81 of Detroit, Texas, expressed in a fragile reminiscence that her greatest ambition was to see John Nance Garner, the inaugurated vice president, while discussing Perspective and longings. The note reflects a personal reflection amid a political era.

Sarah Jane Garner John Nance Garner United States Wied Muenday Detronl, Texan

Electric Sparks and Free Tests at Atwater Kent Radio Con est

Vague ad like chatter sells a mix of products and promotions. Mentions Ken Rad Tubes Acrometer a judge and a court scene with a black respondent and a request for witnesses. Promotes New Silver Jubilee Hoover and A.B.C. Washers and a free gift with a refrigerator purchase.

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