Demos Held Convention Amid Blizzard Travel Problems
Eight Pella Democrats attended the county convention in Knoxville despite a February snowstorm. Ed Van Zante led a slate including Carl Beyers and Tone Vander Waal with about seventy five delegates present. Debate over endorsing W J Casey for the national delegate stirred tensions before a partial vote favored endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Knoxville
Ed van Zante
Carl Beyers
Jake Plender
Tone Vander Waal
A. B. van Zante
Newt van Maren
L. Hackett
W. A. Young
Lake Prairie Township
Summit Township
Monroe
W. J. Wilson
Art van Zante
W. J. Casey
Nace
Des Moines
Ay Nace
Peter W. Visser
H. E. Knotts
Carl Byers
Hazel Harkin
F. M. Roberts
T. E. Rose
J. E. Clark
A. T. Vanders
J.E. Bridges
M. H. Bucklew
RW. ‘Thomas
Miles Galvin
Cec Witt
Ed van ‘Zante
Henry Smith
L. R. Clements
C. L. Locker
M. H. Duffy
Bert Ver Meer
Chet Gose
Hill
Mia
Helen Weese
J. B. Stotts
Arthur Gifford
Henry Bevers
B. Z. Mclaughlin
Eorge J
Houston
Casey
Marion County
Annual Meeting Of The Pella Fire Department
The Pella Fire Department held its annual and monthly meeting in the engine house room. Officers for the coming year were elected: President W H Gezel, Vice President Goo W Ries, Secretary W Tie Wit, Treasurer J N Vander Linden. Chief W A Van Vark remains appointed by the city council. Smokes were passed after business and discussions on department matters followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Accident on Federal Highway No 68 Ends in Lawsuit
A collision on Federal Highway No 68 led to a trial Saturday afternoon. I. H. Cochrane of Des Moines sought damages from Brom of Pella after his car lost control on loose gravel. The jury awarded Cochrane $25 in damages and assigned costs to Brom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Gochrand
Des Moine
Brom
Pella
Eime
Cochrane
Costa
Improvements at Geurts feed mill in Pella with new machines
Geurts and Son on North Main Street in Pella installed two advanced feed grinders to expand offerings. A corn cracker and grader automatically sorts grain into four fineness levels for different livestock. A Monarch Vertical Mixer blends mixed feeds quickly, replacing laborious hand mixing. The owners invite inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geurts & Son
Geurts
Notice to Bidders for Filling Bridge 2913 Iowa
Sealed bids due 1:30 p m April 30 1928 at Knox ville County Auditor for filling Bridge 2913 and Sully road works in Lake Prairie Township involving earth excavation rock and related tasks. Bid security 5 percent with bids. failure to contract and bond within 10 days after acceptance results in liquidated damages. Plans available at Knox ville offices. April 6 1928. Fred O Hall County Auditor.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Sully Road
North Lake Prairie Township
Aged bachelor dies at Home for the Aged in Pella
John Colyn a longtime resident of the Home for the Aged in Pella died at 10:00 p m Sunday April 8 1928 aged 74 years 8 months after a period of feeble health He never married and is survived by five brothers and three sisters He was a prosperous farmer before illness confined him to bed Funeral services were held at the Home and burial followed at Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Colyn
Home For the
Pella
Mr. Colyn
Graceland Cemetery
Plender Opposes Endorsement as Marion Democrats Meet
Jake Plender, the spokes man, refused to endorse Casey for delegate, concluding the convention’s business with free discussion. The adjournment reflected mutual goodwill as all felt their opinions were heard, and Marion County will send a delegation capable of voicing the county’s views at the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Plender
Casey
Marion County
Flames Destroy Farmer's Home Near Pella
John Rebertus, a farmer four miles south of Pella, lost his dwelling and contents to a noon fire while his wife and children were away in town. The blaze started unknownly and left only ashes. neighbors saved his car, and insurance may partially compensate the loss. The family had moved to the farm about a year ago after purchasing it from the late Mr. Poffenbarger, and spring work will be delayed due to the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rebertus
Pella
Rebertus
Robertus
H. Vander Syde
Poffenbarger
School Board Chooses Teachers for Next Year
At the regular school board meeting a portion of the coming year's teaching staff was selected for Webster and for the high school. Appointments include principals, grade teachers, and subject specialists across elementary and secondary levels. The resignation of Mrs Frush was accepted, with other teachers expected to remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster School
Fie Bootema
Wa Lautenbach
Ae Frush
Vander Pol
Harmsen
Jai Visser
Beasie Brooks
Reuvers
Martha Ver Heul
Dena Ver Steeg
Florence Ohland
Nellie Popma
Kate Ver Heul
Vierson
Amdo ‘Dson
Ities
Third Farm Fire of Week Wednesday
A barnlike farmhouse blaze near John Van Gorp west of town burned a roof hole before neighbors stopped it. Pel-In fire department chemical crew responded but could not reach the place in time. This marks the week’s third farmhouse fire after two earlier blazes at Jelle Menninga’s home and John Robertus’s home, with small losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Gorp
Pel- In
Jelle Menninga
John Robertus
Legion Meeting Draws Crowd Despite Bad Weather
A Seventh District American Legion gathering in Pella drew over 75 Legionnaires and auxiliary members though heavy rains and snow thwarted many trips. About 120 attended the banquet at the County Memorial Building with Van Veen Van Hemert Post 89 contributing forty delegates. An evening program featured Dutch costume children, a windmill-themed drill, and music by Tunis Kempkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Pella
Lankelma
County Memorial
van’ Veen-Van Hemert
Knoxville
Marion County
Glen van Duyn
Harry Awtry
Dallas
Story
Polk
Madison County
Winterset
Warren County
Indianola
Warren
Pert
Busses Blocked by Snowstorm Near Pella and Ottumwa
Snowdrifts halted Fort Dodge & Des Moines Stage Company buses along Federal Highway 63 east of town near the county line. Dozens of cars waited as three busses queued. trains ran late but through. Temperatures dropped from 63 to 10 degrees over the period, freezing ground and threatening spring crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge & Des Moines Stage Company
Pella
del Mi
Ottumwa
Mahaska County
Farm Bureau unveils statewide Iowa improvement program
Des Moines Iowa April 10 A statewide effort to raise farm business methods and farm practices is launched by Iowa county Farm Bureaus with coordination from the State Farm Bureau Federation and State College staff The initiative lists projects in fields such as Farm Cost Accounting Sanitary Park Raising Poultry and Egg Marketing Sheep and Wool Marketing Swine Production Soil Erosion and Weed Control Women in county Farm Home projects focus on Home Improvement Nutrition Child Welfare Clothing and Home Furnishings Prominent leaders say the program aims to improve rural life and agriculture through planned, cooperative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Farm Bureau Federation
State College
Pres. C E. Hearst
Farm Bureau
Inday
Civil War Veteran Failing In Health
Arie Van Marel of Pel la, the last remaining Civil War veteran in the area, is in very poor health confined to bed. He suffers cancer of the stomach and recently marked his 84th birthday on March 6. Once able to greet visitors, his strength has rapidly declined. He is cared for by his wife and step-daughter at their East Second Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie van Marel
Pella
van Marel
15Th Iowa Infantry
Pella Wins Big at Sigourney Music Contest
In the Sigourney district music contest Pella High School earned one first and several seconds as a first year entrant. Pupils from thirty towns attended with about six hundred registrants, and many local volunteers donated car rides. Notable solos and groups earned second place in multiple events._SIGOURNEY hosted the event amid bad weather, praised for hospitality and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Pella
Oskaloosa
Muscatine
Fairfield
M. Vander Linden
Arie Schilder
John Heerema
P. Heerema
C. P. Dykstra
C.F
Dykstra
C. Wormhoudt
Rev. H.C. Jacobs
Arthu Haein
Dick van Gorp
Richard ‘Uysseling
G. Vogelaar
S.‘De Haan
G. H. Waechter
G. Gezel
G. G. Vander Wilt
D. Vander Ploeg
W. Langerak
H. P. van Gorp
F. M. Frush
Arrene
Richard Tyselling
Winifred Hesselink
Lois Grandia
Edward Vander Ploeg
Willard Langerak
Second Death At Home For The Aged In 1928
The Home for the Aged reports its second death of the week as W. C. Veldhuizen, age 83 years four months six days, passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 10 1928 after about a week with influenza. He leaves a widow and four sons and one daughter. Funeral services are set for Friday at the Home at 1:00 p.m. and at Second Christian Reformed Church at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
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W. C. Veldhuizen
Second Christian Reformed Church
Graceland Cemetery
Pella Doctors Schedule Half Day Beginning May First
The physicians of Pella start half days after May 1 with first Wednesday on duty for emergencies. Wednesday afternoons no duty by Carpenter M D C F Aschenbrenner M D H C Payne M D. Thursday afternoons no duty by I Fox M D J J Sybenga M D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Fire Chief Reports Year with Twelve Fires in Pella
Pella Fire Department reports 12 fires in the year 1927 1928 totaling $3 588 loss with $3 538 insured. Eleven city calls included chimney fires false alarms and a moving picture theatre blaze. Four country calls cited farms with insured or partial losses. Chief W A Van Vark notes all losses largely covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
C. de Geus
Franklin St
W. H. Lubberden
Washington St
T. G. Klein
West Fourth St
John Snellers
Broadway St
Wm. Mansham
East Second St
A. de Joode
Oskaloosa St
G. G. van der Wilt
Lincoln St
G. van Gorp
West First St
Ant. van der Waal
Alt Klein
Main St
L. van Rees
Rch
C. Don Hartog
Liberty St
J. P. Klein
Chris Nelson
John Onstine
A. Ver Ploeg
Monrge
W. A. van Vark
Notes From The H S Class Rooms Overview
The Geometry classes have completed tests in six weeks of work while Sophomores finish Ivanhoe. Book reviews require each pupil to present four reviews yearly, two fiction and two non fiction from approved lists. American Literature studies Hawthorne and teachers prep future year classrooms and lesson plans.
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Hawthorne
Gladys Fennema
Silver Grove
Anna Verhey
Lois Grandia
Bell School
Amidon
Marsh
S. B. Baron
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Demos
Lake Prairie
April
the Fire Department
Gearts & Son
North Main
Fred O. Hall
Oetrine
Farmer
Legion Meeting
Legionnairs
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