Pella to Get Graveled Road Contract This Year
The Knoxville Journal reports the county board of supervisors will let a grading and graveling contract to Ed McDonald of Libia for the remaining county tracts this winter. The project aims to surface a road from near Andrew Hanna to the Flagler corner, linking Pella and Knoxville, with graveling costs around $9,000 and grading similar. Completion hopes hinge on Howell Bridge repairs by June and cooperation from farmers.
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Knoxville
County Board of Supervisors
Ed McDonald
Libia
Ps ‘Corner
Andrew
Hanna
Betwe Arte
Blaine
Chrism
Chrisman
DeZwet
Ral Ramey
Jacob
Johny Whiln Han
Ant
McDonald
Leonards
Pella
Knox‘ville
Johnson
Howell Bridge
Oranly
Ruckman Corner
Goree Omer Pare
Pleasantville
Gypsies steal and return money near Pella
Mrs. John Van Polen of Oak township reported Sunday she was accosted by a band of gypsies who snatched a $20 bill from her. Sheriff Gochee pursued the camp, recovered the bill, and routed the travelers from the county. The incident prompted further spoor as deputies followed leads and located additional suspects early today.
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John ‘van’ Polen
Pella
Furze
Mim John, van Polenite
Oak Township
Hill
W. J. Gochee
Gochee
van Polen Chicken House
Gocheé
van Polen Fand
Montads
Rummage Sale At South Square Building
A rummage sale is slated for Saturday April 13 in the building on the south side near the square. Residents are urged to bring their own packages and supplies, with setup planned for Friday afternoon.
Fragmentary OCR summary of a local item
A garbled OCR fragment provides unclear details from a local item. The readable portions reference a time frame in the morning and evening, mentions damage, locations including East, and generic actions without coherent names or events. No identifiable persons or organizations are confirmed.
Webster school stages spring garden show at Med School
The Webster school and junior high presented their annual evening in the Med School auditorium titled Mistress Mary's Spring Garden. Pupils in grades one to five performed in late winter and spring tableaux with plant and insect motifs. The junior high demonstrated physical exercises and the Easter Playlet The Return of the Wanderers. The high school orchestra with Mrs Hummell provided music.
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Webster School
Med School
Mary
Des Four
Checker Arch
Frigidaire cold control demo draws crowds at Van Den Berg
The new Frigidaire cold control shown at Van Den Berg Electric Co. draws large crowds as the national GM subsidiary demonstration opens Tuesday. Attendees sample frozen desserts prepared by experts, receive literature, and learn about 115 new dessert options and faster ice cube freezing.
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van den Berg Electric Co
General Motors
Des i
van den Berg
Frigidaire
Househol Frigiaires
Transposition Confuses Dog Ownership Notice
A letter from Des Moines dated April 4 1928 questions a police order directed at dog owners in Pella Iowa. The author complains about targeting women and asks who will shoot the ladies or the dogs, reflecting confusion over the ordinance and gender.
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C. W. Dennis
Des Moines
Iowa
Pella Chronicle
Pella
Righard Rathwurn
Women of Farm Bureau to Feast in April Meeting
Mrs. C C Van Houweling will host the Lake Prairie and Summit township group in Marion County Farm Bureau on April 26 near Otley. Miss Lillian Swanson of the Ames Extension Department will supervise dairy based luncheon prep and teach uses of dairy in daily menus. The program follows a Nutrition series, with prior cereal luncheon featured near Pella March 29 and discussions on cereals, energy, vitamins, minerals, and proper cooking for digestibility.
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C.C. van’ Houweling
Otley
Lake Prairie
Summit Townships
Marion County Farm Bureau
Lillian Swanson
Ames
G. H. ‘Tysseling
Pella
Pella Classis In Session Appointments Listed
The Reformed church Classis met at Second Reformed Church, with extended gathering promised. Secretary Rev. George Hankamp provided the appointment list for Bethany Killduff Otley Oskaloosa Eddyville and other towns for Sundays from April to September, noting multiple pastors and dates.
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Reformed Church
George Hankamp
Bethany
Killduff
Wiliam
Goupel
H. C.jacobs
J. A. de Jong
B. Mulder
L. A. Brunsting
William Goulooze
Otley
H. C. Jacobs
B.mulder
L. A. Bransting
George Menneni
G. Menping
Eddyville
J. Wesseink
H. J. Pletenpol
Mother of Robin Welch Dies in New York City
Lydia Davenport Welch 88, mother of Robin L. Welch of the American Petroleum Institute, died Sunday at her son J S Welch's home in New York City. Born in Pella she lived here for years. Funeral services set for Wednesday. two daughters survive.
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Knoxville
Lydia Davenport Welch
Sunda
J. 5. Welch
New York City
New Clinical Head Is on Joe Knoxville
Dr Duncan Campbell becomes clinical director at the veterans hospital arriving last Friday and assuming duties Monday. He succeeds Dr B R Nairn who recently resigned. The Campbells lived here three years ago and return after years in Washington. Their drive to Knoxville was hampered by mud near Marshalltown requiring a tractor to free the car.
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Knoxville
Duncan
Music Contest Here Next Friday
Pella will host representatives from schools for the annual music contest. The program includes 14 musical events and a spirited competition is expected. Weather may affect plans so accommodations for visitors may be needed and homes are requested to be fed for the overnight stay.
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Pella
Span of life on increase in city
Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner reports 1928 had 84 deaths, up from 64 in 1927, with 60 deaths among those aged 60 plus. No deaths occurred between ages 2 and 24. Life expectancy rose to 64 years despite more deaths overall. Mortality includes 37 males and 47 females. February led with 12 deaths. Main causes: cancer 18, infirmities of age 10, pneumonia 8, heart disease 7, tuberculosis. One death from tuberculosis implies 12 living tubercular individuals. In 1928 diphtheria cases were eliminated except carried over from 1927. infantile paralysis cases dropped from five with one death to none. Local mortality rate is 12 per 1,000 versus 14 nationally.
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Carl Aschenbrenner
Boervens Pathere Ayere
Theystrom
Aschenbrenner
United States
Bus Schedule Resumed Between Ottumwa and Pella
Partial resumption of service began last Friday with two buses each way between Ottumwa and Pella. Buses arrive here at 8 40 a m and depart for Ottumwa at 9 35 a m, return in afternoon at 4 55 p m and depart at 6 05 p m. No clear plan for extending service to Des Moines due to roads via Newton. Schedule then faced temporary discontinuation after readers noted.
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Ottumwa
Pella
Horace Greeley
Des Moines
Newton
Carrier Found in Dairy Family Linked to Typhoid Cases
The Board of Health reports a carrier of typhoid fever in a local dairy family banned from selling any foodstuffs after several cases and two deaths. Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner says the well was not tested due to seasonal water temperatures and bacteria detection limits, and notes other carriers may exist. He believes the outbreak is now under control with no expected rise in cases.
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Carl Aschenbrenner
Aschenbrenner
City Teachers Are Chosen Monday
Board of education met Monday evening and chose teaching staff for next year. Four teachers will not return: Miss Doornwaard, Mrs. Cook, Miss Visser and Mr. Wisgerhoff. A half day holiday was granted for an upcoming school picnic.
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Board of Education
Miss Doornwaard
Cook
Visser
Wisgerhoff
Shinn Hatchery Expands With Two Large Incubators
Shinn Hatchery in Pella adds two Smith Force Craft incubators with 62,000 egg capacity each to meet rising demand. The new systems feature steam moisture control and a four fan ventilation cycle, delivering fresh air every two minutes and increasing capacity by 6,000 eggs per incubator. Weekly chick output will rise from 10,000 to about 20,000 within three weeks to handle the spring rush.
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Pella
Shinn
John van Dyke
Hag
Burlington Gazette
Iowa
Henry Steinkamp Dies in Tingley Iowa
Henry Steinkamp died at his home in Tingley Iowa late Thursday after a stroke left him crippled for years. John Steinkamp rushed from the nearby area for the death, the funeral was held Friday at 2:80 o'clock with interment at the home property. He had lived in Missouri before returning to Iowa, and the last year marked his second stay in Tingley. He is survived by his widow and three children.
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John Steinkamp
Tingley
Iowa
Henry Steinkamp
Steinkam
Steinkamp
Missouri
Mrs James Finn dies in city after long illness
Mrs. James Finn of Bonaparte dies Sunday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. M A Clark on Main Street after extended illness. A brief service was held Tuesday at Awtry and Lankelma parlors before the body was taken to Bonaparte for funeral services at the Methodist church with interment in a country cemetery. Born May 31 1843 she neared age 86. Surviving children include Mrs. M A Clark Mrs Mary Hornbaker R W Finn Lawrence Finn Mrs T W Eller E P Finn and Charles B Finn.
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M.A. Clark
Main Street
James Finn
Bonaparte
Town
Awtry and
Put Your Garbage In The Alley
The city board of health announces a new garbage collection system this year hauling waste from the rear of premises via the alley rather than the front curb. Residents are urged to tidy back yards and alleys as well as the front to improve the city’s appearance with Cleanup Day expected early in May.
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City Board of Health
Furniture sale at A. C. Kuyper home on East 1st Street
A quick sale offers dining table, book case, iron bed and springs, davenport, chiffonier, sewing machine, and a ute for low prices. Held at the residence of A. C. Kuyper at 610 East 1st Street.
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A. C. Kuyper
1St St
Assessor May Also Hold Justice of the Peace Post
Local assessor Jacob Plender sought guidance on holding the assessor job in Pella and the township justice of the peace role concurrently. H. E. De Reus advised that while no statutes forbid it, Supreme Court rulings indicate the positions are not compatible and could be held together.
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Jacob Plender
Justice of Peace
Plender
H. E. de Reus
de Reus
Jacob Prender
Pella
Towa
Lake Prairie Township
Orion County
Iowa
Pelhod
Supreme Court
Pobitlo
Justice of the Peace
H, E
National Music Week Planned for May 6 to 11
Plans are under way for the sixth annual National Music Week to be observed May 6 through 11. The national committee says the aim is to make and enjoy music through broad stimulation of interest. Churches, colleges, and schools in Pella and vicinity are expected to participate. The committee offers a free 15 page pamphlet Young People in Church Music from its New York address.
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Pella
National Music Week Committee
West 45Th Street
New York City
Kiwanis Club Plans Banquet With Nearby Clubs
The Preliminary Kiwanis Club met for luncheon at Central Park Cafe Thursday evening followed by a business meeting. Rev. Jacobs presided and Delwin De Haan sat at the foot as members enjoyed a cordial gathering. Plans are underway for a banquet here on Monday evening April 22 with the Newton and Oskaloosa Clubs and their wives.
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Kiwanis
Central Park Cafe
Rev. Jacobs
Delwin de Haan
Newton
Oskaloosa
Telephone Directory Out This Week
The Chronicle reports the new telephone directory, 60 pages, about 1 60 subscribers, city and rural, listed. Two thousand copies were printed and subscribers should receive it before week end. Read the Chronicle want ads.
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Chronicle Force
Directo
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