White Talks Roads Bonds in Pella Hearings
Fred R. White chief engineer of the state highway commission spoke in Pella on a proposed 100,000,000 bond issue to pave primary roads. He argued that borrowing would speed surfacing 6,665 miles in six years, vs sixteen years if funded by present means. County bonds totaling 68,000,000 already exist, to be repaid from the state primary road fund, with a repeal of the one eighth assessment fee. Voters face a choice between state bonds or tax support via gasoline revenues as county debts loom. a statewide road overhaul hinges on the November vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. White
State Highway Commission
Pella
Highway Commission
Marion
Marion County
White
Lberty
Abe
Woman Shot While Hunting Squirrels Near Grinnell
Mrs John Thomas, 33, of near Grinnell, was killed by an accidental discharge of a small bore rifle while crossing a fence after a squirrel hunt with her son. The incident occurred early Sunday. no inquest will be held per Jasper County Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Thomas
Grinnell
Thomas
Thom
Jasper County
Rhynsburger Home Threatened By Fire
The Rhynsburger home belonging to Mrs H Rhynsburger caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. Firemen arrived as the blaze on the shingle roof was nearly extinguished by a garden hose before the department could reach the ground. The blaze likely started from a chimney spark in the furnace on its first day of use. No injuries or interior fire occurred and only a couple of bundles of shingles were damaged.
Marshal Recovers Stolen Chevrolet in Pella
A Chevrolet sedan owned by J. Van Demeelaar was stolen Saturday on Main Street near the Papma store and returned Tuesday. Marshal G C W Dennis alerted officers and distributed descriptive cards before the vehicle was found near Central College. Police view the theft as the work of local joy riders. past petty thefts by youths are noted with a call for stricter leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.van Demeelaar
Main Street
Papma
GC. W. Dennis
Central College
Pella
Reform School
Thomassen Grocery Adopts Self Serve Merchandising Plan
Thomassen Grocery on Oskaloosa Street begins shelving and fixture rearrangement to switch to a self service merchandising plan under the Independent Grocers Alliance. The move aims to cut overhead, join a national buying group, and precede a big opening next week. Paul Thomassen of Harvey and Ed Thomassen of Tracy, both operating Tower groceries, are linked to the chain.
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Pella
Thomassen
Oskaloosa Street
Independent
Grocers’ Alliance
Thomassen Grocery
Paul Thomassen
Harvey
Ed Thomassen
Tracy
Tower
Much Laughter In Garden Of Eden At Strand Pella
Corinne Griffiths comedy drama The Garden of Eden comes to the Strand in Pella for showings on October 10 and 11. The German stage hit by Rudolph Oesterreicher was adapted for the screen by Hans Graly with Charles Ray and Louise Dresser in supporting roles. Lewis Milestone directs.
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Garden of Eden
Corinne Griffith
Strand Theatre
Pella
Rudolph Oesterreicher
Hans Graly
County Radio Audition Contest Opens in October
The Atwater Kent Foundation presents the second national Radio Audition for singers this October to nurture young musicians. County and sectional rounds run Oct 1–19 and Oct 15–25, with state, district, and final contests leading to NYC. Eligibility spans 18–25, no professional experience. Marion County chairman is Mrs Mary Liggett. The event takes place Oct 4 at 7:15 p.m. in Central College chapel. Four entrants have signed up. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater Kent Foundation
Des Moines
WHO
Chicago
New York
Iowa
Marion County
Mary Liggett
Central College
Women’s Missionary Union Announces Pella Conference
The program for the annual conference of the Women's Missionary Union of the Reformed church is set for October 2 at Third Reformed church in Pella. Three sessions will be held and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Women’s Missionary Union of the Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Pella
Knoxville Lady Bitten By Squirrel
Mrs. Grant Reynolds of Knoxville was bitten on the hand by a squirrel while standing outside her home in the west part of town. The animal climbed her dress to reach her apple, caused a painful wound, and neighbors promptly helped by removing the squirrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Reynolds
Knoxville
Knoxville Girl To Teach In Canal Zone
Miss Ruth Miller, a Knoxville High School and Simpson College graduate, has been appointed instructor at a government high school in the Panama Canal Zone. She sailed from New Orleans on September 21 for Cristobal, stopping en route in Texarkana to visit relatives, and will begin duties October 1 at an American high school on the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
Ruth Miller
Simpson College
Panama Canal Zone
Mill Arived
N. F. Miller
New Orleans
Cristobal
McGregor Company hires Steven Van Roekel as Pella manager
The McGregor Company secures Steven Van Roekel to manage its Pella store. He returns from Des Moines where he worked nearly a year in furniture wholesale and manufacturing. The firm recently added a Marshalltown store and will buy across three locations, promising economies and better value for Pella customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
McGregor Company
Steven van Roekel
A. van Roekel
Ila
van Roekel
Des Moines
Havingeen
van Koekel
Marshalltown
Oskaloosa
McGregory Company
Steve
Van Sittert Heads Legion Post at Year End Meeting
The closing Legion year for Van Veen Van Hemert Post No 89 was held at the County Memorial Building Monday evening. Officers elected include Commander W D Van Sittert, Vice Commanders John N Vander Linden and Henry Gezel, Adjutant A W Gysen, Historian Teunis Kempkes, Chaplain Rev B Mulder, Publicity Officer Orin Van Niewaal, and Secretary W E Baer. New Executive Committee members are Dick Diekema Will Vande Voort and Gary Vogelaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Veen
Henry Gezel
A. W. Gysen
Teunis Kempkes
Rev. B. Mulder
Orin van Niewaal
W. E. Baer
Dick Diekema
Will Vande Voort
Gary Vogelaar
Kempkes
Diller Vander Ploog
Shireys Celebrate 62 Years Of Marriage In Knoxville
Mr and Mrs John Shirey marked their 62nd wedding anniversary in Marion county after marrying Sept 20 1866 in Union township. Both born in Indiana they settled on a farm here and enjoy good health at ages 82 and 71 with relatives gathering for the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
John Shirey
Squire Lucas
Union Township
Marion County
Indiana
Shirey
Hamilton County
Wayne County
Rose Ann Shilling
Lucinda Dainty
May Belle McMillan
Park Rapids
Minn
Removal Notice for Office Relocation to Bank Building
Dr Georgia Chalfont announces new office in the Security Bank Building suite vacated by Dr J V Lankelma. Miss Christina Ver Steeg of Des Moines visited relatives in the city during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Bank
J. V. Lankelma
Georgia Chalfont
Christina Ver Steeg
Des Moines
Aged Resident Died Saturday Morning
Abraham Leats died at his West Second Street home at one o'clock Saturday morning September 22, aged 87 years 6 months 10 days. He had been in poor health, cared for by his daughter Mrs James Hammer and husband who lived with him. Surviving children include Leonard Lents near Pella Tennis in town and Mrs H Schwartztrauber of Des Moines. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at three o'clock with interment at Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Leats
West Second Street
James Hammer
Leonard Lents
Pella
H. Schwartztrauber
Des Moines
Oakwood Cemetery
Two More Fires Tuesday Evening Reported
Two fires occurred Tuesday evening in separate locations. Mrs H Rhynsburger’s home caught fire at noon, and Professor J E Hacke’s Morningside residence burned in the furnace area around six, causing smoke and plaster damage but limited flame. Hacke recently left Pella for Athens Ga to teach, with Mrs Hacke preparing to follow. The Chronicle office also experienced a basement smoke episode from a furnace chimney clean-out door blowing off, with damage mainly from smoke and plaster loss due to lack of fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rhynsburger
J. E. Hacks
Morningside
Hacke
Pella
Athens
Missing girl found after two weeks in Cape Girardeau
J P Klein and business associate J G Klein rushed 450 miles to Cape Girardeau Missouri after receiving word that Virginia Klein, their adopted daughter, was found and held for arrival. She had disappeared during the Oska loosa fair and was later located in Hannibal and Cape Girardeau. Authorities seek to determine if anyone contributed to her absence. The girl is back home and placed in a school for help resuming normal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Klein
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Virginia
Mr. Klein
J. G. Klein
Cape Girardeau
Wietly
Pella
Hannibal
Justics
Mra. Klein
Farmer Arrested On Serious Charge Near Andersonville
Andrew Hadvizjak, a farmer east of Knoxville, was arrested Monday by Deputy Sheriff F L Van Benthuysen on a charge of rape against Julia Walker, 16. The alleged crime occurred Saturday afternoon in a deserted house near Andersonville seven miles east. The girl and her mother Mia Walker reported the assault, Hadvizjak fled, was found at home Monday, and posted at $1000 bond while bound for the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tews
Andrew Hadviz- Jak
Here
F. L. van Benthuysen
Julia Walker
Andersonville
Mia
George Walker
Hadvitjak
E. E. Clark
Hadvizjak
Justice A. B. Brobst
van Benthuysen
A. B. Brobst
Longtime Pella Citizen Dies at 89
Teunis De Gelder Hospers, aged 89, a respected Pella resident since 1849, died Thursday at about 5 30 p m. Born September 22 1838 in Hoogblokland Netherlands he moved to America with his family and settled near Pella. He served as elder of the First Reformed Church for sixteen years and was known for charity. Funeral services were held Saturday September 22 at the First Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Pella
T. de Gelder’ Hospers
Teunis de Gelder Hospers
Hoogblockland
Netherlands
America
Main Street
Hospers
Johanna Margaretha Wormhoudt
John G
Artie
James Dodgns
San Juan
Texas
Henry
Chicago
Hattie
Anna
Lewiston
Idaho
Anthony J. Hospers
Far West
Sioux County
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
De Jong Not Suffering Infantile Paralysis Says Lab
Martin De Jong, once diagnosed with infantile paralysis by a Des Moines specialist, shows no signs of the disease after a sample from his spine was sent to a Washington laboratory. Quarantine at the De Jong home was lifted, but his condition remains unchanged and the cause is still unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin de Jong
Des Moines
Mr. de Jong
Washington, D. C
de Jong
Pella
Two Trucks Collide on Washington Street Injuring both Vehicles
A Manhattan Oil Co truck rear ended the A. P. Kuyper piano moving truck on the north side of the square. Kuyper’s vehicle stopped to speak with his son when the collision occurred. The oil truck sustained most damage to the radiator, fan, and front parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Oil Co
A. P. Kuyper
Card of Thanks for Bereavement and Visits
We thank all who remembered us during our bereavement and helped us through sorrow. Tokens of regard for our dear departed keep alive the friendships she formed on earth. TENNIS VAN HEUKLOM J H VAN HALEN HENRY J VAN HALEN. Mrs James Van Vark left Saturday to visit friends and relatives in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
James van Vark
Omaha
Last Old Soldier Gone Immigrant Boy Who Heard His Country's Call
The death of Arie Van Marel at his East Second Street home Monday evening leaves Pella without a Grand Army of the Republic veteran. He was 84 years old, born in Holland and brought to America in 1847. Enlisting in company C, Fifteenth Iowa Infantry, he fought along the Mississippi and Gulf coasts before returning to Pella and later Sioux County. Survived by four sons including Dr. Van Marel of Arizona, his wife, and other relatives, his funeral was held at Third Reformed Church with American Legion escort, then interment at Orange City.
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Arie van Marel
East Second Street
Pella
Grand Army of the Republic
van Marel
Sioux County
American Legion
Holland
America
St. Louis
Fifteenth Iowa Infantry
Lower
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Glendale
Arizona
Sun
Samapen Palle Canetmearthy
Third Reformed Church
G.menning
American Legion Post
Orange City
Rural teachers attend Mahaska County Study Center initial session
On September 22 rural teachers and others gathered for Mahaska county music study center. Of 144 total attendees 98 of 116 rural teachers were present along with several from grades high school normal training students and others. Miss Mayfield of Iowa State Teachers College led the program and outlined plans for county wide choir work aligned with Fullerton and Grey. Two more Study Centers are set for November 8 and February 9 at Oskaloosa High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County
Miss Mayfield
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Oskaloosa High School
Retired Farmer Dies At Otley
Kaarl Van Waardhuizen aged 59 7 16 died at his brother Anne's Otley home at 10 30 p m Friday September 21 1928 from stomach cancer Born in Holland he never married but leaves relatives near Otley and Cordova Funeral services were held at Otley Reformed church conducted by Rev H J Pietenpol Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery Pella Heavy frosts on mornings of the 25th and 26th nipped tender vegetation and iced exposed water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaarl van Waardhuizen
Anne
Otley
Mr. van Waardhuizen
Holland
Cordova
The
Reformed Church
H. J. Pietenpol
Oakwood Cemetery
Ella
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Canal Zone
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Mgr
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Legion
Post
Virginia Klein
Farmer
T. de Gelder 'Hospers
Washington Street
Tennis van Heuklom
J. H. van Halen
Henry J. van Halen
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