Stroke Fatal to J Kamerick of Knoxville
John Kamerick a Knoxville hardware merchant aged about 55 died after a Tuesday paralysis event. Funeral at 2 PM at his home. Survived by widow, son John Kamerick of Knoxville, daughter Mrs Park De Wit of Des Moines, siblings and nephews. Born south of here, he spent 35 years in Knoxville. He was found dead in his car about two hours after being stricken while returning from the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kamerick
Knoxville
Kamerick
Park de Wit
Des Moines
Gore Kamerick
Pella
Martin Kamerick
Davenport
Ed Reeser
Oskaloosa
Gysbert de Wit
Henry de Wit
Martin de Wit
Ben Blommers
Here
Mr. Kamerick
G. A. Vandermeulen
A Booster's Creed for Chamber of Commerce Membership
A booster speaks for unity and civic progress through chamber membership. He cites community strength, mutual planning, business information, and civic pride as benefits. The creed emphasizes citizenship, service, and the value of collective effort for growth locally and globally.
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Chamber of Commerce
Unty
Driver Skids on Mud Puddle Near Highway 63
On Friday at about 6 30 am, Dick Rempe drove along highway 63 east of town and hit a large mud puddle left by snow. His car left the pavement and overturned but he escaped injury with only minor damage to the vehicle.
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Dick Kempe
Rempe
Looked Like Old Times At The Depot
The Rock Island depot resumes larger scale traffic due to a reduced rate schedule echoing times from over two decades ago. The West-bound train drew a packed ladies waiting room on Tuesday afternoon as expectations rise for a busier service. A son was born to Mr and Mrs William Tate Wednesday night.
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Rock Island
William Tate
Woodrow Introduces New Premier Washer
Van Den Berg Electric Co. advertises Woodrow's New Model 40 Premier washer on its showroom floor. The Woodrow Company receives nationwide praise and coast to coast orders for the top modern washer, while the 30 model remains in production. The 40 Premier offers new features, mechanical improvements, and stylish design, inviting inspection at the showroom.
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van den Berg Electric Co
Woodrow
Woodrow Company
New Dutch Mill Lunch Room Opens Saturday
An advertisement in the Chronicle announces the opening of the Dutch Mill Lunch Room on West Washington street with Mrs. Mary Ellen Goad as manager. To attract patrons the opening offers a free bottle of pop and a five cent hamburger sandwich. The building, painted and equipped for this service, adjoins the Dutch Mill Service station.
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the Chronicle
Dutch Mill
West Washington Street
Mary Ellen Goad
Miss Rebecca Van Zee Passes Away at 46
Miss Rebecca E Van Zee aged 46 died Tuesday afternoon at Mahaska hospital after a months illness Funeral services were set for 1 30 pm at Wormhoudt Plette funeral home and 2 pm at Second Reformed church Rev H C Jacobs officiating Interment in Portergrove cemetery She was born April 21 1885 in Mahaska County and lived near Pella She leaves three sisters and two brothers Mrs Will Visser Mrs Anne De Neef Sjoerd Bartlema Harrison Van Zee and Conrad Van Zee Also noted visits from Mrs Paul Ver Steeg and Chariton residents Franklin Van Gorp visited R V Hays in Burlington
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Rebecca E. van Zee
Mahaska Hospital
Wormhoudt and Plette
Second Reformed Church
H. C. Jacobs
Portergrove
Mahaska County
Miss van Zee
Matt Huyser
Pella
Will Visser
Near Here
Anne de Neef
Sjoerd Bartlema
Olivet
Harrison van Zee
Brooklyn
Iowa
Conrad van Zee
Kansas City
Pella School Board Advances Teaching Changes and Activities
The Pella school board met to elect teachers and discuss wage cuts, deciding no salary reductions were needed but approving staff reassignments and a smaller kindergarten class. Resignations and new hires were noted, with Miss Renaud retiring after 27 years, Miss Tysseling joining as music teacher, and several grade reshuffles planned. The meeting covered baseball and track at Knoxville, a county tournament, and a crowded calendar of contests, commencements, and parent teacher association activities.
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Ohland
Hartman
Anna Tysseling
New Sharon
Miss Tysseling
Pila H. S
Central College
Meeting of Classis of Reformed Churches in Pella
The semi annual Classis of the Reformed Churches met all day at Third Reformed in Pella Iowa on April 15 1931 led by Rev R A De Jong of Sully as president. Membership rose by 79 and Sunday school enrollment climbed from 200 to 265 with Young People's societies up to 265. Income reports showed churches weathered the storm. one small country church asked to disband. Dr Paul Harrison from Arabia spoke at the evening session.
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Pella
Iowa
Reformed Churches
Third Reformed Church
R. A. de Jong
Sully
Paul Harrison
Arabia
Pleated dress pressing device patented in Des Moines
Des Moines inventor Harry Schlesinger received a patent for a pleat pressing device using three leather and canvas straps over the ironing surface. The device, designed to hold pleats in place for efficient pressing, was listed among recent patents granted by Barr Freeman and Sinclair.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Harry Schlesinger
Barr, Freeman and Sinclair
George F. Ruppp
Marshalltown
Marshalltown Manufacturing Company
Bair, Freeman and Sinclair
Frank J. Anderson
Ft. Dodge
Clarence E. Blakely
Leslie T. Peterson
Denison
Hilmer F. Rodler
Davenport
Wm. B. Thiemann
Albert City
Wm. J. Wolf
Waterloo
Sophomore Girls Capture Basketball Title In Narrow Win
The Sophomore team defeated the Juniors 36 to 7 to claim the season basketball title. Alyce Mansen scored 24 points, with solid defense from Gert Denekas and Edna Boot. Marjorie Baron starred for the juniors as veterans fought to halt the Sophomores’ attack.
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Alyce Mansen
Central
Soph
Farward
Gert Denekas
Edna Boot
Elma LeCocq
Hel Kregel
Alyce
Alda Mac van Duren
Marjorie Baron
Marie Vander Stoep
B. Olivier
M. Vander Stoep
V. Watson
Ellen Boot
G. Denekas
M. Baron
E. LeCoca
M. van Raden
M. Sipma
J. Ce
Artie Hasselman
D. van Arsdale
G. Bensing
Bits O' Blarney Irish Comedy To Be Presented
The Glee Clubs of Pella High will present the operetta Bits O' Blarney on April 23. Peggy and Patrick play lovers who do not know the other is in love until Mike O Noale the Irish caretaker acts as cupid and clears the pair. Students sing all parts with a cast including Frances Van Rees Donald Hesselink Deve Bevans Viretta Van Zante Hespers Kuyper Lenore Gass Ruth Vander Zyl and choruses of girls and boys.
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Pella High
Carrington
Peggy
Patrick
Mike
Cupid
Mary
Robert
Frances van Rees
Donald Hesselink
Deve Bevans
Viretta
van Zante
Mike O' Noale
Hespers Kuyper
Agnes
Lenore Gass
Rosie
Ruth Vander
Surprise for Rev D Hollebeck at church program
Wednesday evening the English Men's Society of the Second Christian Reformed church surprised pastor Rev D Hollebeck who also heads the society. A valuable Peek at was presented in appreciation of his work. Refreshments followed with social time. W C Anderson, formerly of Knoxville, now operates the Standard Oil tank wagon in Pella.
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W. C. Anderson
Knoxville
Standard Oil
Pella
Reformed Churches Urge Guarding the Sabbath Observance
Delegates of the Reformed churches in the vicinity issue an appeal urging parishioners and state residents to guard the Christian Sabbath. They warn that Sabbath desecration weakens church life and leads to moral decline, calling for action by word and example and stating the message will be printed in church bulletins and read from pulpits.
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America
Two Men Earn Special Distinction in Pi Kappa Delta
Henry Eggink and Herbert Van Wyk earned Special Distinction in Pi Kappa Delta for high debate wins. The honor reflects total debates, win rate, and questions answered, and grants a diamond Pi Kappa Delta Key. Congratulations.
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Henry Eggink
Herbert van Wyk
Pi Kappa Delta
Safe Predictions For 1931 Not Worn Out Wel come Doormat
A list of forecasts includes Senator Norris Borah Johnson not greeting the White House, Mussolini lacking inferiority, continued wet and dry debate, autos causing record deaths, several great men dying, regular earthquakes, and financiers foreseeing prosperity just around the corner. Mr and Mrs Paul Jepson of Newton visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs John Heerema.
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Norris
Borah
Johnson
White House
Mussolini
Paul Jepson of
Newton
John Heerema
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Paul Ver Steeg of
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Zelma Rysdam
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Burlington
R. V. Hays
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Soldiers Hospital
Dallas
Swan
Melcher
Central Iowa
Parent-Teachers Association
Ruth Blake
Groenendyk
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Baxter
Montezuma
Mary Ruth Jonsen
Mary Liggett
Leonore Goats
Jennie Gosselink
Myrle Cummings
Mildred Verley
Florence Larson
MR. Ripley
Gerald Paardekooper
Sunda
Telen
Enna Jettick
Enna
WJZ
Associated
Enna Jettick Songbird
WEAF
Enna. Jettick
Jettick Shoes
Gara
Pella, Iowa
P. H. S. Music Dept
Rev
D. Hollebeck
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