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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
8
For sale three full blood Spotted Poland China male pigs. Contact Riley Glendenings at phone 62. Includes a wide list of gifts and coupons, a cooking safe non poisonous, a family range, a weathered ad list with various items and a big insulated generator. As printed by Van Dusseldorp.
Notice states a will instrument of Olivia Hynes deceased on file in Marion County Iowa Clerk of District Court to prove validity. Hearing set for 10:00 a.m. October 16 1939 at Knoxville Court. Objections must be filed on or before that hour. Also mentions Mr Don L Remy Clerk and Robert Morris of Witteburgh incident and dog return with puppies.
In Oskaloosa theatres a new RKO indie comedy romance titled Ejfh Avenue Gish opens Friday at Mahnske. Gragory Van Ci directs with Nir haired Ginger Royer in a key role, while tidings praise the unusual casting and family theme.
A Rivoli opening features a notable cast including Ann Sadie Lindy Parnell Jum Ellison and others. The film listing mentions Jo Ann Sadie Lindy Parnell Jum Ellison and Kathine Aldeid Alun Dinebart among credited performers.
A garbled column mixes civic wishes about planting shade trees and park care with personal notes on health, hobbies, and family. It references recall of local leaders, a play, and a few local names, all presented in a rambling town paper style. The piece hints at soil, heat, and future planning alongside light social minutiae.
In a school bulletin the Pella High Spirit reports on changes to the Student Council structure. A new plan limits representation to one member per student organization, selecting officers by the council representatives, with elections to be held next week. Everett recalls a prophetic cat incident tied to October voting.
In a Monday evening meeting, teachers at Pella High discussed reorganizing the Student Council. A plan from the students was proposed by Mr Buerkens Buot of the Pub Schools, noting a new plan concerning the process.
A fragmentary reminiscence mentions Eileen Sadler Paderwuski and Mary Lois Zuukie McCall with hints of piano talent and reading notes. It recalls a contrasting marriage to a penniless artist and a wealthy spouse who owns many pianos and zithophones, alongside various clipped names.
A fragmented genealogical collection lists numerous local residents and relatives connected to Milton and Grinnell. Individuals named include Erнеst Geaham, Frank Graham, Levi Miller, Henry Van Wyke, Wil Werpstrass, J M Van Viet, Mariel Vandar Kine, and Mrs Houtoys among others. The passage records visits, births, and family ties with multiple dated references and household mentions.
Mrs Jennie Zandsten recently underwent serious operations and returned home. Families including Poortinen and Poontinga, plus relatives and neighbors, visited her in Otley during the week. Local gatherings featured a birthday for Mrs Wumble, a two course luncheon, and photos taken of children. Community members attended harvesting events, plowing matches near Mitchellville, with cash prizes and watches awarded.
Dee Moines residents Mr and Mrs John Ott and family join others in neighborhood visits. Crystal Terpeda and Polls residents attend ceremonies at Henry Van Oene home. A Sunday collision on Henry Van Oene’s corner injures Gerald Van Hemert. Measles recovery noted for Marion and Velda Van Hemert. Teachers miss school due to funeral, and several residents visit relatives.
Wm Dicleman of Sully Iowa urges securing farm and property insurance plus crop and auto coverage. He promotes starting a savings account with life insurance for retirement income and invites calls to 60 Sully or mail to P O Box 146 for home visits.
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Torpstra were united in marriage at the Little Browns church in Nashua on Wednesday September 20. The ceremony was attended by relatives including Mr and Mrs Abraham De and Don Wante and took place at their home on Pel They al West.
The town of Sioux Center receives a Works Progress Administration grant totaling 1252 to upgrade its water system. Local officials Bemis Dodd and Collins are noted in connection with the project while a separate item mentions a horse purchase tied to a separate local claim.
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