New Mayor Fultz Takes City Chair for Two Years
Dr. Fultz wins the Pella mayoral race by about fifty votes, succeeding Mr. Johnson. The council keeps most of its experienced members, with Carl Byers as the new unopposed member. Key issues include collecting unpaid city funds from Fowler Telephone Co. and continuing municipal projects.
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Pella
van Zante
George Heeren
Isaac van Nimwegen
Jacob Plender
M. van Maren
John van Rheenen
Carl Byers
Mhen
Johnson
Dr. Fultz
Fowler Telephone Company
Ptrick
the Chronicle
Fultz
Iowa Banks Organize to Discourage Robbers
The Iowa bank network launches county vigilance committees with sworn deputy sheriffs to deter robberies. The state bankers association spent 75,000 to organize 781 towns under guard, deploying 3,876 vigilants and posting 110,000 in rewards. Government firearms and ammunition purchases funded the effort.
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Iowa
State Bankers Association
Estherville Moves Against Tobacco Sign Ads
Estherville and Emmet county residents urged the city council to ban tobacco signs. The council asked the city attorney to draft an ordinance prohibiting cigarette and tobacco advertising within the city. A Des Moines ordinance bars tobacco billboards within 300 feet of a school building.
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Estherville
Emmet County
Des Moines
School Board
Tobacco Bill Board
Child Burned to Death at Fifield
The thirteen months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meador was fatally burned Friday morning when its clothing ignited while Mrs. Meador briefly left the room to bake bread. The family rushed the child toward Des Moines but died in Monroe. Funeral services were held at a neighbor’s home in Fifield and burial followed. Mr. Meador works as a Wabash railroad section hand. The community offers sympathy to the family.
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Paul Meador
Des Moines
Monroe
Fifield
Meador
Wabash Railroad
Pella
Lincoln
Nebraska
Liggett
School of Music
Betzer
Central
Cox
Winnebago
Ramona Chief
Rose Bigfire
Rachel
Mission House
Reacher
Jesus
Van Zee Anniversary Celebrated at Christian Reformed Home
Monday marked the fifteenth anniversary of Mr and Mrs John R Van Zee with a gathering at their home. Consistory members and their wives from the First Christian Reformed church attended along with a few friends. The evening featured singing and other exercises followed by refreshments.
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John R. van Zee
First Christian Reformed Church
State Declamatory Broadcast Planned for Atlantic Event
A state declamatory contest will be broadcast this year in Atlantic on Friday evening April 10. Programs usually start at 8 pm. High schools with radio facilities should promote the event and urge students to listen in.
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Atlantic
Pella People in Bad Accident Near Prairie City
An automobile crash on the White Way west of Prairie City injured several Pella residents. Dr. C. and Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. J. P. Klein, and Mrs. L. N. Vander Linden were hurt when gravel caused a Willys Knight to overturn. Freda Carpenter escaped with a minor arm scratch. Mrs Carpenter suffered a rib fracture, Mr. Carpenter's ear injury required stitches, Mrs. Klein a broken shoulder blade, and Mrs. Vander Linden extensive bruising. They were treated in Prairie City and at home. all are expected to recover.
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White Way
Prairie City
Pella
Carpenter
Des Moines
Freda
J. P. Klein
L. N. Vander
Dr. Carpenter
Universal chief defies critics with landmark film
Carl Laemmle, president of Universal, defies doubters by producing and financing a bold adaptation of The Bunchbeck Notre Dame and a Hugo tale. He reconstructs the cathedral at Universal City for 500000 dollars, pushing total cost over 1500000 dollars. Lon Chaney leads the cast as screenings set at the Alamo theatre.
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Carl Laemmle
Universal
New York City
America
England
Bunchbeck
Experta
C. S
Paris
Universal City
Hugo
C. L
New York
Alamo Theatre
Don Allen
N. Y
Bonfire Celebrates Election Victory in West Market
Supporters of the winning mayoral candidate Dr Fultz held a late bonfire at the West Market to celebrate the election. Fireman Wm Gezel oversaw the blaze to guard nearby property. Some hoodlumism and disrespect toward defeated candidates occurred, but most celebrants only made noise.
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Dr. Fultz
West Market
Wm. Gezel
Supreme Court Rules Franchise Required in Cherokee
The Cherokee case involved Northwestern Bell Telephone Co challenging a local franchise and legislative permit. The state supreme court ruled that to use city streets and conduct business in Cherokee a franchise must be secured. Rates were not involved in the controversy.
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Cherokee
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
State Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Central College Ladies Glee Club Home Concert
The Central College Ladies Glee Club performs at home on Thursday April 9 at 7 30. The group reports a fine trip and pleasing reviews from prior concerts and invites patrons to reserve seats Wednesday morning at 8 00 at the 2 Vans. Admission 35 cents.
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Central College Ladies’ Glee Club
Vander Hart couple mark 50th wedding anniversary open house
Mr and Mrs W Vander Hart celebrate fifty years of marriage with an open house for friends on April 8 from 2 00 to 5 00 PM at their home.
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Mrs. W. Vander Hart
Car Strikes Hydrant Causes Water Flood in Jewett
A Jewett car from a neighboring Iowa town struck a hydrant at the southeast corner of the square Monday forenoon, breaking it and causing a water flood until a nearby valve shut off the stream. The accident possibly occurred as the driver tried to avoid another Ford. One tire was burst. the car had minor damage overall.
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Jewett
Iowa
Local Shooters Lose to Oskaloosa at Trap Meet
In a second match between Oskaloosa and Pella gun clubs at Oskaloosa on March 27 the Oskaloosa team won 215 to 201 on 260 targets. F. F. Everett of Lacey led with 92, Harry Boland 85, J. F. Powell 84. The next match is set for April 17 and a summer merchandise shoot is planned.
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Oskaloosa
Pella
Osky
F. F. Everett
Lacey
Harry Boland
J. F. Powell
Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. A. Schakel
Mr and Mrs Anne Schakel celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their Pella home with six children, spouses, nine grandchildren and a few relatives present. Dan Kamp and wife traveled from Adams Nebraska, noting smooth roads and a long 12 hour 25 minute trip. The Schakels are longtime Pella residents with ties to Holland and Detroit. Chronicle joins in wishes for many more happy celebrations.
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Anne Schakel
Pella
Dan Kamp
Adams
Nebraska
Kamp
Schakel
Mr. Schakel
Holland
Young
Detroit
Mich
The
Chronicle
Ed Liter Suffers Fire At East First Street Garage
Fire department responded Monday forenoon to the Ed Liter home on East First Street where a garage at the back of the lot burned severely and was nearly destroyed. The garage was empty as Liter was away with his car. The cause is undetermined and this marks the family's second fire this year, following a January blaze that damaged their prior home.
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Ed Liter
East First St
Mr. Liter
New England Monument Works
Cedar Falls Couple Gifts 40 Acres to State Teachers College
Mr and Mrs Charles A Rowne longtime Cedar Falls residents donated forty acres to the State Teachers College located eight blocks from campus. The land will be used for golf links and picnic grounds, bringing the college's total land to about 120 acres.
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Charles A. Rowne
Cedar Falls
The
State Teachers College
Glee Club Visits Indian Mission
A marching party from Glee Club leaves Pella at six, stops in Lincoln and Winnebago, visits Indian Mission dormitories and classrooms, hosts a lively concert, notes strong English fluency, and records beliefs about ghosts and spirit houses along with local tombstone inscriptions.
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Glee Club
Indian Mission
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