Lengthy H S contest gathers rivals in Pella
Thirteen southeastern district students competed in declamation across oratorical dramatic and humorous classes to win the quarterfinal prize and a spot in the state finals. Weather and a late start delayed judging and forced seven speakers to repeat their performances. Frances Ver Steeg and Paul Fedderson led their divisions, with Delight Tims and Walter Brandenburg capturing humorous top honors.
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Pella
Chronicle
I. O. Gaass
Frances Ver Steeg
George Seevers
Oskaloosa
George
Shylock
Miss Ver Steeg
Mercedes
Paul Fedderson
Belle Plain
Harold Karrer
Mt. Pleasant
Houck Twenty-Fifth Anniversary? Thirty-Fifth Wedding Celebration
About thirty friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Houck at their home on March 28 to celebrate the thirty-fifth anniversary of their marriage. Guests provided refreshments. the Houcks recently returned to Pella after years away. The Chronicle extends best wishes for their future.
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W. E. Houck
The
Chronicle
Fortieth Wedding Anniversary for Van Houwelings
Mr and Mrs A C Van Houweling celebrated their fortieth anniversary with a family gathering at home. The couple formerly farmed east of Pella before moving to town over twenty five years ago. He invented the straw stacker first made by Garden City Feeder Co and also the Garden City Feeder and perfected the Weigher. The Chronicle joins friends in congratulations.
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A. C. van Houweling
Mrs. van Houweling
Pella
Garden City
van Houweling
The
Chronicle
Prominent Farmer and Stock Buyer Dies in Marion County
Seth Way, a leading farmer and stock buyer living four miles west of Bussey, died Thursday after a two week illness. Once one of Marion county’s largest landowners, he had recently resided with his son Charles on the Everist home farm. Relatives from Pella attended the funeral held Sunday.
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Seth Way
Bussey
Mr. Way
Marion County
Charles
Everist
Pella
Omaha Radio Highlights Pella Native Quartet Echoes
An Omaha station aired selections by pupils of Professor H. G. Cox formerly of Pella. Several quartet numbers were credited as tributes to the old Pella Male Quartet, of which Cox was a member. Fellow Pel la residents H. J. Rhynsburger W. H. Fowler and L. F. Bousquet attended, hearing the Omaha group sing the songs they once performed.
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Omaha
H. G. Cox
Pella
Cox
H. J. Rhynsburger
W. H. Fowler
L. F. Bousquet
MRS J C GRASS DIES AT PELLA HIGH SCHOOL EVENT
Mrs I O Gaass dies suddenly at a Pella High School declamatory contest after heart failure. She collapsed climbing stairs in rain. funeral held at Second Reformed Church and burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by husband six daughters one son and other relatives. She was 465 years, 11 months, 19 days old.
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Pella
I. O. Gaass
Gaass
Artie
College Girls’ Glee Club
Second Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Notice to Contractors for White Breast School District Bid
Sealed bids sought for frame school building in White Breast School District Marion county. Bids due 2 PM April 15 at G. G. Gauss office Pella Iowa. Plans from architect James Verhey or G. G. Gaass after March 28 for $10, refundable upon return. R. F. D. Cordova IA 12-41.
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G. G. Gauss
Pella
Iowa
White Breast
Marion County
James Verhey
G. G. Gaass
P. A. Dunnink
R. F. D. Cordova
City Election Developments in Iowa Wide Pulse
Iowa city races show less partisanship as Des Moines clashes over public safety and Klan influence. J. W. Jenney wins mayoral race amid anti-Klan sentiment, while Garver and Morris secure positions with narrow margins. Smaller towns vote amicably, commission government cited for improving local unity.
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Pella
Iowa
Des Moines
Ku Klux Klan
Commissioner of Public Safety
J. W. Jenney
Frank J. Harty
Jenney
Harty
Garver
Morris
Marion County
Better Hives Double Yield of Honey
J. E. Ver Ploeg of Marion county Iowa operated ten hives and produced 800 pounds of honey last season. Five hives were upgraded to Langstroth design through Iowa State College with the farmer's labor and materials, yielding 625 pounds compared with 275 pounds from the remaining five under feeding. The switch increased total production by 425 pounds.
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J. E. Ver Ploeg
Pella
Marion County
Iowa
Iowa State College Bee Department
Ver Ploeg
Altho
Senator Pitt Set to Speak at Chamber of Commerce
President J. H. Cochrane announces that Senator M. B. Pitt will deliver his postponed address on "Fundamental Americanism" at the Chamber of Commerce at 7 30 Thursday evening April 10. The speaker’s reputation suggests strong attendance.
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J. H. Cochrane
M. B. Pitt
Chamber of Commerce
Missionary from Japan to Speak at Baptist Church Sunday
Miss Clagett, a missionary in Japan, will address the evening worship at the Baptist church on Sunday. The talk, titled The Needs of Japan, invites the public to attend. Sioux City authorities report school expenses at $65.84 per pupil for 13,710 pupils, with a tax levy of 66.6 mills.
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Miss Clagett
Japan
Baptist Church
Sioux City
Quiet March Meeting Of Van Veen- Van Hemert Post
The American Legion post held a routine March meeting with a fair turnout. A film titled Whipping Boss, about a Florida convict camp incident, will be shown at the Alamo in May. Adjutant reported 110 paid members, four short of 1923 total, with plans to boost membership. Auxiliary served sandwiches coffee cakes and pickles. State Chaplain Carman missed due to his daughter’s illness.
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van Veen- van Hemert
American Legion
Florida
Iowa
Alamo
Legion Club
Carman
Central College Glee Club a Real Success
The First Reformed church enjoyed the Central College Glee Club of Pella Iowa last night. The chorus quartets vocal and piano solos were encored and the college songs drew lively applause. Director Professor Sadler invited former students to join in the closing number as Mr and Mrs H Clifton surprised their former professor by joining the chorus. The club then entertained an audience from a thousand miles around via the Star broadcasting station in Peoria.
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First Reformed Church
Central College
Star
Peoria Star
Glee Club Girls Enjoying Trip in Des Moines Visit
Wellsburg diary notes from March 26 1924 recounts the Ladies Glee Club travel from a morning departure to Des Moines. The girls share humorous slips like mislaid tips and Bee the money while planning future ventures including one member joking about buying an acre at Pella to bury their bones. The entry ends with a hotel breakfast and a note about continued coverage on page eight.
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Wellsburg
Dear Chronicle
Ladies’ Glee Club
Des Moines
Pella
Pella City Council approves street work and reports
The April 1 1924 meeting notes North Main Street grade work referred to the street committee. Star Auto may place a gasoline pump outside its building. Tow er locations for transmission lines discussed. Treasurer and clerk books confirmed. Fines and licenses totals reported. Budgets and annual fund disbursements approved. Chief of Fire Department elected W A Van Vork. Civil engineer authorized for street projects. Fire Marshal and prevention visit invited. meeting adjourned.
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Pella
Iowa
Johnson
van Zante
North Main Street
Corporation
Star Auto Company
Shanceara Cares
Electric Light and Power Department
Water Works Department
Street Department
Water Works
Water Works Extension
Ceee Ee
Ceee Eee
Fire Department Fund
Ccc
Cee
Ceee
Flushing
Committee On
Franklin Street
W. A. van Vork
A. C. Kuyper
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Icrats
Senator Pitt
Central College Glee Club
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Central College Ladies’ Glee Club
Elizabeth DeVries
Mina Scholten
Helen Vander Pol
Judith de Jong
Wilda Vander Pol
Grace Pals
Marguerite Temple
Edna Vander Meer
Josie Mieras
Helene Slob
Lucille Plette
Artie Gaass
Wilhelmine Meyer
Leonora Elscott
Bessie Vander Ploeg
Martha Gosselink
Jennie Stureman
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