Clarks tales and a man named Clark in Iowa history
BHO Chronicle editor recalls Clark family lore from Iowa. He notes a father figure once faced bank failure in Edtt era, references a 1848 island event, and describes a tragic gun incident tied to a man named Clark. The narrative covers political service in Iowa, a Kentucky mother, and a perilous trek to Illinois with five Naters, surviving wolves in timber.
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Clark
the Chronicle
Tex
Terial
Ed Tt
Ben
Vanco
Fort Etchant
Town City
Des Moines
T! Eratic
Senate
Naters
Illinois
Pella
John
Robert Hamilton
Fragmentary reminiscence on Pella riots and Lincoln memory
A fragmentary letter recalls 1866 events in Pella with a bell tolling tale and a mention of Abraham Lincoln. It references a train celebration and a postmaster or store connection, urging readers to recognize the writer. The text preserves local memory nuances and personal names are hinted rather than confirmed.
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Pella
Wien
Ar & Es
Pells
Abraham Lincoln
Spas
Welr
Pella Classis Meets in 1980 Spring Session at First Reformed
The Classis of Pella gathered April 8 1980 at the First Reformed Church Pella Iowa with Rev H C Jacoba as president and Rev William Goulooze as temporary clerk All churches but one represented Three churches three widows and one student were recommended to church funds for aid The State of Religion report noted progress and room for youth instruction Pulpits announced for Bethandu ff Eddyville Sully and other towns Delegates to General Synod Ashbury Park NY and to Iowa Particular Synod were named The evening sermon featured Rev J A De Jong Hebrews 3 1 and Rev Goulooze spoke on Prayer in Modern Life Next meeting set for May 21 1980 George Hankamp S G C April 18 Rev 27 Rev H C Jacobs May 2 Second Sheets 1000 Good Zaten Stock Chronicle office
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Classis of
Pella
First Reformed Church
Iowa
H. C. Jacoba
William Goulooze
Ve SA
de Jong
RA. de Jong
Chicago
Sully
Town
General Synod
Ashbury Park
N. Y
B. Mulder
A. de Jong
G. H. Wormhoudt
Wm. Goulooze
Classis
George Hankamp
S. GC. Ev
H. C. Jacobs
Miss Howell Wins Marion County Spelling Contest Title
In a plaited contest Miss Leona Howell of Melcher won the right to represent Marion county in the state spelling contest at Des Moines. Mary Carton Pleasantville narrowly missed the fourth consecutive title, mis-spelling synagogue. Catherine Larew Harvey placed third, dropping on architect. Junior Hospers Pella was the sole boy in the top four, eliminated on recipient words. The court room was crowded with participants and onlookers. Miss Howell deserves congratulations on her proficiency.
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Leona ‘Howell
Melcher
Marion County
Des Moines
Ery
Gan
Mary Cart
Pleasantville
Miss Cart
Catherine Larew
Harvey
Larew
FRED-TER LOUW ACCEPTS RESEARCH POST IN DOUBUQUE
Fred W. Ter Louw of 728 South Street Pella a ISU chemical engineering graduate has taken a research position with Farley and Loetscher Manufacturing Co Dubuque producers of wood products He reports April 16 He previously worked in painting shipping at Garden City Feeder and served as an elementary chemistry laboratory assistant at the college chemistry department He attended Central Academy and Central College Pella prior to Town State College
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Fred W. Ter Louw
South Street
Pella
Iowa State College
Farley and Loetscher Manufacturing Company
Dubuque
Ter Louw
Garden City
Town State College
Central Academy
Central College
Atella
This Burg Is Not So Poor After All
Plender, chief Statistic pedler for these parts, states Pella has money and credits valued at 3,121,918 dollars. This is over half of all funds in the county, up from last year. The note privately hints at public money distribution and a call to action against the guilty party.
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Petla
Plender
Pedler
Pella
Dad
Harvey News Wedding and Social Notes From Knox County
Special correspondent reports a wedding reception for Cora Tool and Elbea Moon at Anne Tool’s Knoxville home. Local social rounds include Verros and Toom families visiting Des Moines and Knoxville. Lucid notes on mumps, Plymouth car purchase, and Coe Glee Club program.
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Herman Tool
Cora Tool
Elbea Moon
Anne Tool
Knoxville
J.P. Durham
Sam David
Wilson Clark
I. N. Adair
Edna Howard
Mary
Des Moines
Lorene Durham
David Verros
H. L. Swank
Bert Verros
Coe
Dave den Hartog
Beverly
Wml Verros
Gerrit T
Baby
Charles Toom
Mra
Pete van Zante
Dickie
Kate Oalye
Pella
Will Verros
Cornie Veldhuisen
Church Notes and Schedule At Local Congregation
Bernie Mulder, Minister. Morning rites include Baptism, reception of members, and the Lord's Supper. Afternoon features a Sermonette on Communion Lessons. Evening presents The Glory of Religion and a study on The King of the Jews with a 6:90 p m start. Midweek service Wednesday at 7:45 p m with Simon of Irene theme. Good Friday calls for a special 7:30 p m communion service.
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Bernie Mulder
King of the Jews
A. B. Kuyper
oNin
Simon of
Irene
On The Grose After Pay o Mant Pletenpol
The article notes a termination of Christ to suffer for his people and references a 1:80 verse. It reflects a religious exhortation style common to the period with emphasis on sacrifice and redemption.
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Christ
Iowa Days Remembered In A Poetic Homecoming
Ida Scott Taylor from Los Angeles writes of returning to Iowa memories. The poem recalls June calm, old friends, the North road, spring birds, and autumn scents, blending longing with a tribute to home, Towa days, and the friends who shaped them. The speaker journeys through memory to a beloved rural past.
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Iowa
Old North Road
Iowa A
Ida Scott Taylor
Los Angeles
California
Sunshine Mission circle hosts exchange at Kyla & Do Market
The Sunshine Mission circle of the First Reformed church will hold an exchange at the Kyla and Do Winter meat market on Saturday, April 12.
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Sunshine Mission Circle
The
First Reformed Church
Kyla & Do
Sure Nuff Chicken Story Surprises Hatchery Man
Joe Shinn of a local hatchery found 1100 more chicks than his daily estimate this morning. A New Sharon customer, Mrs Williamson, bought 600 chicks and only four died, showcasing impressive hatchery viability.
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Joe Shinn
Such Men Are Dangerous at the Orpheum Des Moines
At the Orpheum Theatre Des Moines four days begin Wednesday April 9 starring Warner Baxter and Catherine Dale Owens in Elinor Glyns talkie such men are dangerous. The plot follows a rich husband deserted by his bride then surgically remade to seek vengeance, with a strong supporting vaudeville lineup and the film The Oriental Marvels City Girl showing later in the run.
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Warner Baxter
Catherine Dale Owens
Orpheum
Des Moines
Elinor Glyn
Talking Screen
Jamer Baxter
Catherine Dale Owen
Tater
Miss Glyn
Frances Kennedy
Steel City
Miss Kennedy
WJKS
Gary
Ind
Harry Kessler
Makuras
Charles Ferrell
Mary Duncan
Charles
Farrell
City Girl earns high praise and strong performances
Mary Duncan delivers a varied dramatic turn in City Girl, with a cast praised as well chosen and grippingly human. The Chicago Tribune critic calls the film among the best, while vaudeville moments feature Frankie Kelcey and Eddie Francis in a satire of modern cinema.
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Ture
Mary Duncan
Tinee
Chicago Tribune
Frankie Kelcey
Charlie Chaplain
Polly Moran
Greta Garbo
Jeta Ding
Eddie Francis
Edie
Jimmy Burchill
Theatre Ublic
Jimmy
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