College Funds Being Sought in Pella May Rally
Report from a Pella event highlights the town's strong college ties with Central College graduates forming a large share of alumni. Speakers emphasize the college's Christian identity and the need for a generous fund drive as the school faces space constraints. Veterans group posts quotas, urging eligible men to enlist and support the campaign.
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Pella
Central College
Derbyshire
J. de Haan
Legion Posts Making Membership Campaign
The Legion Pests of Iowa launch an intensive drive to raise 1926 membership to a record high. Local chapters mobilize efforts across communities, urging recruits and expanding outreach to veterans groups, schools, and civic organizations.
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Legion
The
Legion Pests of
Iowa
Hakkers Sells Dry Cleaning Shop This Week
F C Hakkers sells his dry cleaning business to Wm Van Gorp of Oskaloosa. Van Gorp has served the Iowa Dress Club cleaner in that city. Possession is immediate and operations move to a room at the American House until the north Franklin Street building opens.
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F. C. Hakkers
Wm. van Gorp
Oskaloosa
Iowa Dress Club
Franklin Street
Mr Hakkers Plans Another Business Line
The report notes that Mr Hakkers is expected to pursue a different line of business but there is no definite public announcement about his plans.
Vander Heiden Takes New Manager Post at Manhattan Oil
Martin E. Vander Heiden, named manager of Manhattan Oil, has moved into the Martha Firth property at Broadway and Oskaloosa Street. Pella residents witnessed a beautiful aurora borealis display Wednesday evening.
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Martin E. Vander Heiden
Manhattan
Martha Firth
Broadway
Oskaloosa Street
Pella
Aurora
Borealis
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