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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
3
Notice from Marion County Iowa that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Wm Lubberden Sr is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office. The will is set for hearing in the October 1922 term on October 3 at Knoxville with all interested parties invited to be heard.
Wabash time table for Howell Iowa lists eastbound Rock Island trains with station timing details. The brief notice indicates service direction and local stop pattern for the route.
International Sunday School lesson by J A Lapham discusses Ezra and Zerubbabel rebuilding the temple, facing rubbish and opposition, Artaxerxes halt, twenty years to finish. It emphasizes sincere worship stirring mind and heart, constant worship, and dedication of self to God.
The piece discusses whether Germany will follow genuine scout lines as practiced in the British empire and United States rather than the militaristic type. Lord Hampton says if Germany can produce a sterling scout, he may join his brothers at the next jamboree.
Troop 12 of West Haven Connecticut lists two Eagle scout pairs Julius and Henry De Wick, and Alfred and William Kuehrle. The De Wick brothers have both served as senior patrol leaders and the elder De Wick attended the international Jamboree in London.
It is reported that the German scout organization Der Pfadfinderbund has applied to affiliate with the international scout body meeting for the second conference.
A woman from Anaconda Montana lost a sapphire ring on a camping trip last summer. A courteous young boy scout appeared at her door asking for a description and confirmed ownership. He returned the ring and declined any reward, saying scouts do not seek praise for small deeds.
The National Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America shows 1306 first class scouts earned Eagles in 1921, the highest rank. The record lists 667 new Life scouts and 598 Star scouts, with 629 Eagles in 1920 and 468 in 1919, and 1021 records.
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Fair runs August 23 to September 1 with over 4 million dollars in exhibits and 7 000 head of stock. Admission drops to fifty cents as 200 acres showcase machinery and livestock, horse and auto racing, fireworks, circuses, balloon ascensions, and grand opera each evening. Contestants include Iowa s prettiest girl for 1000 in gold and national horseshoe pitching championships. Educational features cover livestock judging, baby shows, and farm machinery displays. 10 months of prep under Secretary A R Corey anticipate record crowds.
Des Moines reports that the Iowa State Fair will host over 7000 head of blue ribbon livestock from August 23 to September 1. The exhibit includes 1000 horses 1590 cattle 3500 swine 700 sheep and 3000 poultry with more than 1000 entries in the boys and girls club departments. The fair marks its 75th anniversary with events on September 5 6 and 7.
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