Glee Club Girls Present Home Concert at Pella High School
The Central College glee club directed by Mrs. Mary Taylor Liggett performed a home concert in Pella with decorations, encores, and numbers by club members plus solos by Nina Gosselink and Wilma Nagel. The event highlighted student musical training and the town's support for the two Central College glee clubs.
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College Girls' Glee Club
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Pella High School
Mary Taylor Liggett
Central College
Wilma Nagel
Nina Gosselink
Anna Tyneling
Marionsh
Frances Ver Steeg
Bessie van der Ploeg
Liggett
Glee Clubs
Pella
Free footcare demonstration at Van Rheenen Bootery
An orthopedic expert from Dr William Scholl’s staff will visit Van Rheenen Bootery next Tuesday and Wednesday offering free analysis and recommendations for foot troubles. The public is invited to attend and benefit from the demonstration by the internationally known specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Rheenen Bootery
Wm. M. Scholl
Applian
Standard loaf of bread set by Iowa legislature
Des Moines reports the Iowa legislature adjourned and adopted a standard loaf law to take effect July 1. Secretary G. Thornburg says loaves must weigh 0.5, 1, 1.25, 1.5 pounds or multiples, with a 10 percent tolerance over and 4 percent under. Wrappers must plainly show manufacturer name and loaf weight.
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Des Moines
Iowa
G. Thornburg
Court House Birth Notices From Records Hit Tennessee Area
Court records list newborns and parent names in Knoxville Washington and Indiana townships with birth dates spanning 1926 and 1927. Names include Dorothy Snow Dorothy Agan Alberta Anderson Norma Staley Alberta Caulkins Doris Crews and others.
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Robert Eugene Hendrix
Roy E. Hendrix
Knoxville
Dorothy Jean Agan
Noel B. Agan
Washington Township
Alberta Arlene Anderson
Eward Anderson
Polk Township
Norma Darlene Staley
Sam J. Staley
Clay Township
Alberta Caulkins
Walter Caulkins
Doris Jean Crews
Charles L. Crews
Indiana Township
Central Wins And Loses At Baseball
A baseball team from Upper Town University of Fayette visited Central College for two games on Monday and Tuesday. The first game ended 4 to 8 with Fayette winning, while Central College won the second 5 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Upper Town University of Fayette
Central College
Central Boys
United Grocery Installs New Frigidaire Cooling Plant
United Grocery in Pella unveils a new Frigidaire cooling system installed by Vanden Berg Electric Company to chill butter lard vegetables and other perishables. Heerema De Kock proprietors say the upgrade and other store changes bring city-class service and reflect growing trade since opening.
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United Grocery
Pella
Easter Day in Pella 1927 Brings Bright Spring Weather
Easter day in Pella 1927 topped the week of misty days with temperatures in the high seventies and steady sun. Muddy unsurfaced roads hindered travel, though many ventured onto gravel paths and returned safely. Church attendance and sermons were noted, with schools largely in service as part of the day.
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Pella
Mayor De Haan Names City Police Force
The question of Pella police officers is settled by appointing C. W. Dennis as marshal and E. Breuklander as deputy marshal. Breuklander continues in his role from the past two years, while Dennis has previous marshal experience.
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DE Haan
Pella
C. W. Dennis
E. Breuklander
Breuklander
Dennis
Farmers Union flour and coffee event well attended
The Farmers Union building hosted a demonstration of Union Best Flour and Union Coffee as advertised in the Chronicle. Visitors arrived from many directions, ladies kept busy serving biscuits, and a flour salesman extolled his product after tastings.
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Union
Farmers Union Building
Chronicle
County Auditor Calls May 10 School Superintendent Convention
Marion County Iowa calls a convention of school presidents from its districts to elect a County Superintendent of Schools. The meeting is set for May 10, 1927 at 2:00 PM at the Court House. District representation required by each board, with an alternate if needed. Signed by County Auditor Fred O. Hall on April 16, 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Iowa
Court House
Said County
Air Mail Makes Fast Time Form California
Mrs. Hattie Van Cleave shows mail from Whittier California that traveled to Pella via air mail. The card bears a Whittier postmark for April 16 at 6:00 p.m. and arrived in Pella Monday at 8:40 a.m. Part of the journey from Omaha or Iowa City used train transport. The total elapsed time was thirty seven hours accounting for time differences.
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Hattie van Cleave
Whittier
Calif
Pella
Uncle Sam
Omaha
Iowa City
Pella Historical Society Plans Monday Meeting
The annual meeting of the Pella Historical Society will be held next Monday evening at 7 30 at the City Hall. All members are urged to be present to guarantee a quorum. Mrs B H Langerak, Secretary.
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The
Pella Historical Society
B. H. Langerak
Legion Meeting at Pella Delayed by Rain
District Commander Greenwalt and Dr. George H. Lankelma arranged a county Legion meeting at the County Memorial Building in Pella. Rain kept all posts but Pella away, but the gathering praised local efforts and planned future events including a central county meeting and Memorial Day speaker Rev. Derbyshire.
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C. G. Greenwalt
Des Moines
George H. Lankelma
van Veen-Van Hemert
American Legion
Seventh
Legion
Pella
Knoxville
Bussey
Melcher
Pleasantville
Comander Greenwalt
Pella Legionaires
Greenwalt
Bussey and
Seventh Congressional District
Marion
Polk
Carl Byers
South Park
Mart Vander Heiden
Federated Club
George M. Derbyshire
Chronicle
George
Baldwin- Patterson
Knoxville debates graveling No 14 road to Jasper line
A Knoxville meeting at the courthouse discussed graveling primary No 14 north toward the Jasper county line. William Price and local residents heard views from Mrs. L. D. Teter and others, with govt hospital need cited as critical when roads are impassable. Budget estimates put the cost around $17,000 for fifteen miles, while No 6 work continues.
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Court House
Jasper Coun
William Price
Caneer
No. 6
L. D. Teter
Knoxville Women
Des Moines
Government Hospital
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Herbert Bellamy
Chamber of Commerce
No. 14
Highway Commission
Enoy
Marion County
Baby boy abandoned at Sioux Center doorstep found
A four month old husky blue eyed infant was left in a basket on the doorstep of Herman Klein in Sioux Center Iowa. The child wore expensive clothing and the basket contained two changes of clothes and two bottles of milk. A merchant cost mark with a triangle and the number 2 over 75 is used in the hunt for identification. Sheriff Hugo Synhorst plans a reward for the abductor as four local families express interest in adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A_merchant
Sioux County
Herman Klein
Sioux Center
Iowa
Hugo Synhorst
Synhorst
Klein
Sioux County Index
Local Committee Proceedings Mention Progress and Ice Cream
Minutes note that on May 30th the committee system discussed progress on assigned work and tackled any new issues. After adjournment attendees were treated to ice cream.
Boy Poisoned by Shoes Dyed with Hazardous Dye
Donald Hesselink, son of Mr and Mrs Jay Hesselink, fell sick after wearing freshly dyed shoes. His lips and nails turned blue and he suffered a severe headache. Dr Sybenga treated him and advised no wear for a week or 80 until the poison faded.
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Donald Hesselink
Jay Hesselink
Donald
Sybenga
Vanden Berg Electric Co Wins Silver Cup
The Vanden Berg Electric Co received a silver cup for its excellent Delco plants sales record. Des Moines and Sioux City offices of the Delco Company held a salesmanship contest, in which the Pella firm distinguished itself to win a prize. The notice lauds their success and persistence in advertising.
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Vanden Berg Electric Co
Pella
Delco
Des, Moines
Sioux City
Delco Company
Vanden Berg Electric Company
Central College Announces Summer School Programs
Central College plans a six week English literature American government social science philosophy and Latin program starting June 2 1927 plus a twelve week normal course for rural teachers under state examiner rules. Led by college instructors with some external help the effort aims to aid teachers and students seeking credits for college admission next fall. Last year sixty seven students enrolled and this year is expected to rise.
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Central College
State Board of Examiners
Jas
E. Hacke
John Wesselink
Paving Starts Again This Week on Pella Road
The Pella road north of Leighton to see paving restart as M. Homer of American Paving Omaha expects to lay forms for concrete tomorrow and pour Thursday. Little grading will be needed to ready the sub grade, with a detour to be set by County Engineer Tumy. Leighton’s section will renew operations across the ten miles completed last year, while White Way to the east waits for better conditions.
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Pella Road
Leighton
M. Homer
American Paving Corporation of
Omaha
Neb
R. H. Tumy
Tumy
Leighton Outfit
Rol Screen Factory A Busy Local Industry Visit
A visitor describes the Rol screens factory in Pella, noting a large building filled with stock and machinery. Workers manufacture holders and guides from metal strips, with ready made screen wire and standard size screens kept in stock for immediate shipment. Special orders are produced quickly, marking the plant as an important local industry.
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Pella
City Council Minutes Pella Iowa 1927 Actions Adopted
The City Council of Pella Iowa met April 19 1927 with all members present. Petitions for curb cut and water main were acted. paving referrals to committees. Bond interests paid. several financial and service items approved including engineers Brown and Cook for street improvements and city cleanup days scheduled.
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Pella
Towa
de Haan
West 1St Street
West 8d
Washington and
Columbus Streets
Water Works Committee
Light
Electric Light Committee
C. W. Dennis
E. Breuklander
J. Ten Hagen
Brown & Cook Civil Engineers
Engagement announced at luncheon party
Miss Wilda Van Der Pol invited friends to a five o'clock luncheon on Thursday March 14 where her engagement to Mr. Fred Van Doorninck was announced. A niece in a yellow fairy costume presented each guest with yellow freezies and a gilded ring card. Guests included Bess Vander Ploeg Frances Ver Steeg Dot Muyskens Wilma Van Doorninck Anna Tysseling Linda Trilk Martina Korver June Stureman Catherine Bunger Sophia Lautenach.
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Wilda van der Pol
Fred van Doorninck
Dorothy Jean van der Pol
Wilda
Fred
Mise van der. Pol
Central
van Doorninck
Ames
Bess Vander Ploeg
Frances Ver Steeg
Dot Muyskens
Wilma van Doorninck
Anna Tysseling
Linda Trilk
Martina Korver
June Stureman
Catherine Bunger
Sophia Lautenach
Banks Close for Arbor Day in Pella on April 29
Pella banks will be closed Friday April 29 for Arbor Day. Security State Bank and Pella National Bank will observe the holiday.
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Pella
Security State Bank
Pella National Bank
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Glee Club
Mark L. N
Dorothy Snow
Farmers Union
Fred 0. Hall
California
Wey
Monroe
Mahaska County
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