Mayor Makes Good Report on City Finances and Water Extension
The annual report notes no bonds or special assessments for water mains extension and credits the council with fiscally sound financing. An emergency levy funds abutting property costs for a one year period. About fifty five blocks were completed at a reasonable cost to property owners. Gas service and surplus from the Electric Light fund are to be considered to avoid bonds and keep finances economical.
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Pella
Cook
Sioux Center marshal invents carburetor to boost mileage
Henry Addink, town marshal of Sioux Center, reports a new carburetor design tested to achieve 64 miles per gallon. The device, enclosed in a small sheet iron tank with valves to evaporate gas, was trialed on a car and may be hood mounted. Addink has worked five years with son-in-law Peter Ten Napel, with several design iterations before patent filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Center
Henry Addink
Addinkas
County Rally of Christian Endeavor in Marion County
The Christian Endeavor societies of Marion County plan a rally in Pella on Saturday April 28 featuring meetings in the First and Second Reformed Churches near each other. Three Pella societies exist with others across the county. A number of speakers will address the gathering, possibly including visitors from outside the county.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Marion County
Pella
Reformed
First Reformed
Second Reformed
Exchange Event at Van Niewaal Building This Saturday
The Sun shine Mission Circle of First Reform ed Church invites participation at the Exchange in the Van Niewaal building on Saturday April 21 from 1 p m to 9 p m. Community members are urged to attend for activities and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Niewaal
Sunshine Mission Circle of
First Reformed Church
50th Wedding Anniversary Open House Noted
Mr and Mrs G T He Klein celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at their home on Eli Washington Street. Hours are 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 10 PM on April 24 1928.
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G. T. He Klein
Eli Washington St
Central College to Enlarge Athletic Field and Vacate Street
Central College plans to expand its athletic field by vacating a portion of the street on the west side of the current grounds. The move would add more than twice the current field length, enclosing a 400 by 175 foot area within the field. The council unanimously approved the resolution, with final passage pending an ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
College
Knoxville Man Dies After Poisoned Drink At Cafe
Loren Reynolds, 45, of Knoxville, died at Knoxville hospital after drinking poison at Forenrod cafe. He ordered near beer, spoke with his brother Corwin, then the poison acted and he died in convulsions. No clear motive given. Reynolds had faced financial trouble after losing a farm years earlier. Survivors include his widow and one son. formerly lived near Pleasantville.
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Knoxville
Loren Reynolds
Reynolds
Corwin
Raynolds
Pleasantville
Leaders urged to hold follow up meetings at training school
Mrs. Ray Cline, Publicity Chair of Women's Work, notes the need for school district leaders to urge continued meetings and present a complete report at the training school.
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Sownah Lp
Ray Cline
Knoxville Bank Pays Another Dividend
The Citizens National Bank and Marion County National Bank trustees announce a 20 percent dividend on the closed Marion County National Bank deposits. Depositors waiving 25 percent plus unpaid assets was consolidated with 80 percent payout. about $24,000 to be distributed. Beneficiaries urged to present waiver certificates for credit. further dividends hoped soon.
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Citizens National Bank
Marion, Petty National Bank
Marion County National Bank
Citizens National Ok
Thes Bank
Board of Trustees
Citizens National
Patriotic Lecture Here Next Week by Col Moody
Col Alfred Leoudy of the 150th Field Artillery will speak on The Crisis In American Government at Second Reformed Church in Pella. The event is Thursday April 26 at 7 30 p m. Moody a veteran educator and lecturer travels from state to state under Flying Squadron Foundation auspices to promote constitutional government and law enforcement.
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Alfred Leoudy
150Th Field Artillery
U. S. Army
Second Reformed Church
Moody
Pella
Flying Squadron Foundation
Thomas F. Reiley Dies at Keokuk on April 18
Thomas F. Reiley, longtime Rock Island Railroad veteran and former conductor, died at Keokuk at 9 00 p m on Wednesday April 18. A Pella Mason, he spent years in Pella on Main Street and was active in insurance work after retirement. He leaves no children and his wife had died earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Fultz
Pella
Thomas R. Reiley
Keokuk
Mr. Reiley
Thomas F. Reiley
Rock Island
Reiley
K. D
Main Street
Wm. Rouwenhorst
Mrs. Hartgrave Died in Mason City After Illness
Laura Louise Hartgrave born December 26, 1891 in St Louis Missouri married May 17 1916 to Harry Hartgrave. Lived in Mahaska and nearby counties before four weeks illness led to death March 29 1928 at Mason City aged 86. Baptist church member funeral held at Cheesman Funeral Home April 3 1928 with interment in White Cemetery Oskaloosa Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Louise Hartgrave
St. Louis
Harry Hartgrave
Mahaska
Hartgrave
Mason City
Baptist Church
G. E. Purdy
Cheesman Funeral Home
White Cemetery
Oskaloosa Herald
Farm Bureau Women Hold Marion County Training School
Next week April 23 to 27 Marion county Farm Bureau women will hold a training school on Household Linens. Miss Workinn will be moderator. Meetings start Monday at Pleasaville at the home of Mrs. Mame Hardin. Tuesday to Thursday will be in Knoxville at Bybee and Davis Furniture. Friday at Pella Legion Hall. Lessons cover quilts quilt blocks and quilting methods plus exchanging patterns for quilted pillow tops. The program stresses practical use of quilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Marion County
Marion County Play Day and Pageant Set for May 11
Marion county plans a large Play Day on May 11 at the fair grounds with a county track meet and rural eighth grade graduation exercises. A county history pageant by local D A R chapters will be staged by schools. Events start 8 30 am with prelims and parade, then physical drills, folk games, Maypole, and the pageant. An 1 15 pm eighth grade graduation and 2 15 pm track meet follow, with meals arranged by restaurants and organizations to feed all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
A. J. Steffey
Knoxville
Steffy
Fair Grounds
Steffey
Oskaloosa Relays Set For Saturday At Penn Field
The Oskaloosa Relays will be held at Penn Field in Oskaloosa Iowa on Saturday April 21. Top teams from southern Iowa are entered including Ottumwa Centerville Fairfield Newton and Grinnell with Charles O Rouke as referee and Charles Brookins of the University of Town starting their 220 yard hurdles race.
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Penn Field
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Southern Towa
Charles O'Rouke
Drake Relays
Charles Brookins
University of Town
Ottum- Centerville
Fairfield
Newton
Brooklyn
Pella
Grinnell
Eldon
Albia
Sigourney
Delta
Whatcheer
Harvey
Attica
Birmingham Lacy
North English
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Rug Against Stovepipe Causes Small Fire
Firefighters responded to Mrs. G Bevans home on Houston Avenue shortly after seven Friday evening finding a smoky house due to a rag touching a stove pipe through an upper room floor. The chemical equipment extinguished the blaze with very small damage thanks to the department's prompt efficient work.
Many Counties to Tour College Campus in Iowa
Grant Chapman of the farm bureau lists about forty farm tours scheduled to Iowa State College. Counties and dates include Union June 29 and Madison July 2 with many more from Warren June 9 to Wright June 12.
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Grant Chapman
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Towa State College
Union
Madison
Warren
Marion
Guthrie
Dallas
Later
Oweshiek
Crawford
Greene
Boone
Marshall
Tama
Linn
Jones
Dubuque
Delaware
Buchanan
Blackhawk
Grundy
Hardin
Hamilton
Webster
Calhoun
Sac
Fayette
Bremer
Butler
Wright
Chickasaw
Cerro Gordo
Kossuth
O’brien
Winnebago
Howard
Demonstration of Semesan Seed Corn Disinfectant At De Jong’s
De Jong Floral and Seed Co at 731 Main Street announces a Saturday demonstration of Semesan seed corn disinfectant. A representative will show a picture outfit, display sprouting results, and answer growers questions beginning at 1 PM. Visitors, including children, will see how minimal extra cost can boost yields by several bushels per acre and learn how Semesan protects seed from dry rot and parasites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Jong Floral and Seed Company
Main Street
Semesan
Picure
de Jong
DeVoe Paints Demonstration at Vander Linden Drug Store
A DeVoe paints demonstration will be held at Vander Linden Drug Store on Saturday. Visitors may bring an article to decorate and clip a coupon from the Chronicle ad to receive a free 35 cent can of enamel or lacquer plus free enameling of a furnished item. The demonstrator will answer questions and provide value on paints varnishes and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVoe
Vander Linden
the Chronicle
Vander Linden Drug Store
Mrs Richardson Sought For Sixth District Congress
Monroe county delegation at the state convention seeks George W. Godfrey as Sixth district delegate to the national convention in Houston on June 26. They favor J. M. Gaass for Secretary of State and reappoint Ruth Hollingshead to the state central committee. Resolutions also back naming E E Richardson of Mahaska county as Sixth district congress candidate, though her consent given Farm Bureau ties is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia News
Monroe County
George W. Godfrey
Houston
J. M. Gaass
Ruth Hollingshead
E. E. Richardson
Mahaska County
Congress
Richardson
Farm Bureau
Pella Dominates Marion County Music Meet In Iowas Knoxville
Pella High School swept the Marion county music contest last Friday, besting Knoxville and other rivals. Swan won Class C honors in orchestra, with Dallas second, while Pella led in Class B events and topped Knoxville in band and glee club work. The day featured soloists such as Miss Dorothy Giorgetti, Miss Marjorie Baron, Earl Rees, Van Rees, and Richard Ysseling with standout performances amid variable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
Pella
Swan
A. J. Steffey
Melcher
Dallas
Bussey
Tracy
Clase Bs Knoxville
Dorothy Giorgetti
Milas A Baron
la Baladine
Marjorie Baron
Paul Dickerson
Bill
Richard ‘Ysseling
Pella Man Among Patent Winners
John A. Lubbers of Clinton receives a patent for a fly swatter with a reinforced edge and felt facing to protect varnished surfaces. Other Iowa patents granted this week include Ralph B. Bagby Cedar Rapids power transmitting mechanism and William I. Derrick Davenport pump among entries from Des Moines based attorneys Barr Freeman Sinclair.
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Towans
Ralph B. Bagby
Cedar Rapids
William I. Derrick
Davenport
Thomas A. Moore
Eldon
Ralph Morehouse
Mason City
Julius C
R. C. Tuttle
Franklin 8. Upham
Dew Moines
Harry Dixson
Pella
Ironing Demonstration at Van Zante Bros Hardware
Miss Horton will demonstrate ironing on an electric mangle in a show window at Van Zante Bros Hardware Store on April 23 24 and 26. Patrons are invited to bring garments to be pressed and seen on the machine.
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Miss Horton
van Zante Bros. Hardware Store
Tragedy in Tracy: Three Year Old Burned to Death
Earl Whitten aged 3 died after a Tuesday morning fire at the Whitten home in Tracy. Neighbors smothered flames and found the unconscious boy. no source found for the blaze. Coroner said no inquest. funeral held at the Tracy M E church.
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Tracy
Earl Whitten
Whitten
Charles Godfrey
Earl
Knoxville
F. M. Roberts
M. E
Knoxville Journal
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of Christian Endeavor
Knoxville Bank
Thos. F. Reiley
R. R. Man
Knoxvile
GIVE
Broiat” Hightine
de Jong Floral and Seed Co
Devoe Paints
Pella Man
van Zante Bros
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