Central States Would Cut Rate On City Gas
City council discussed a proposal from Central States Electric Co of Cedar Rapids to alter gas rates. The plan would lower charges for larger users while keeping small-user rates, with 180 local customers and average monthly consumption around 1700 feet per family. The council delayed action to seek legal guidance, noting optional participation for users and addressing previous bill readings concerns.
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Nolsen
Central States Electric Co
Cedar Rapids
Nolen
Nollen
Des Moines
Council
City budget set for 1930 and council acts
The council approved the proposed 1930 budget of 28,700 with no objections. W. W. Jeffers was granted a ten day vacation at the light plant. Sidewalks will be built on five blocks West Franklin and Third streets. North Main street water drainage was deemed outside city jurisdiction and the clerk will petition the county to install a ditch. Windmill markers will be lit at highway No. 63 approaches. Heat at city hall can be regulated by radiator control. Storm sewers will be constructed in five city sections to address water banking. A. C. Kuyper and Jake Plender were named delegates to the Town Municipalities convention at Fort Dodge August 20 to 22.
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Ce Oemould
Yel ‘Uyper
W. W. Jeffersngineer
Pete Schakel
Franklin
Third Streets
North Main Street
County Board of Supervisors
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Coliweil
A. C. Kuyper
Jake Plender
Ft. Dodge
Cost of Education and Investment in Schools
President Glenn Frank of the University of Wisconsin argues that while curricula and methods need improvement, overall educational spending is a sound investment. He notes tax funds for public schooling are a small share of income and urges directing more money to essentials rather than frills to maximize value.
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Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
William van Baale Ent Monroe Winn Home Visit
A fragment reports William van Baale arriving at the home of Gornie Kloot on a Wednesday in Monroe Winn. No further details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Baale
Monroe Winn
Gornie Kloot
Rev John Firth to Speak at Baptist Church
The Washington Democrat Independent reports Rev John Firth an Iowa missionary of 37 years in Assam known as Uncle John will occupy the pulpit at the Baptist church in the city. A Pella College alumnus, he previously preached across Iowa and organized oral churches. His message aims to illuminate work among other lands and needs at home. He recently toured the West and Midwest and will preach at Prairie Flower Church in the evening. invitations extend to other congregations without services to attend.
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Washington Democrat-Independent
John Firth
Baptist Church of
At City
Iowa
Assam
Uncle John
Firth
Asam
Pella College
Rey Firth
West
Middle West
Prairie Flower Church
Central College To Exhibit At Iowa State Fair
Des Moines reports Central college of Pella is among twelve Iowa independent and denominational colleges assigned space in the new Educational Building at the Iowa State Fair August 21 to 31. The exhibit on the mezzanine will highlight courses and serve as alumni headquarters with faculty on duty to counsel students and greet alumni. The State Fair building is described as one of the largest and finest in the country, with a grandstand seating for more than 12 000 and low rail fares expected to boost attendance.
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Des Moines
Central College of
Pella
Iowa
State Fair Board
Central College
Back Salaries Sought by Oskaloosa Officers
Justices of the peace and constables in Oskaloosa seek back pay under a 10 000 to 20 000 population rule. The law fixes salaries at 1000 for justices and 800 for constables per year. The issue arose after Justice John Owens reviewed the code. Claims total about 12000.
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Justices of the Peace
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Times-Globe
John Owens
Occupants Drown As Car Leaves Bridge
Mr and Mrs George Hendrickson of the Columbus Junction neighborhood drowned when their sedan crashed through a bridge railing and plunged into six feet of water while returning from Muscatine. The other car crossed the bridge and a bystander heard screams from two girls fishing nearby.
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George Hendrickson
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Hendrickton
Pella Couple Joins Inaugural Farmers' Vacation Tour
Des Moines Aug 7 1929 A Pella farm family delegation led by Mr and Mrs J B Grandin is among 180 corn belt farmers on Iowa's first farmers railroad vacation tour. From Des Moines they travel to Yellowstone Park via Minneapolis visiting Experiment Stations in Bisbark North Carolina and Miles City Montana en route. The Wallaces' Farmer program organizes the trip, with hotel stays and auto bus travel through western states. Ohio pioneered similar tours with sixty farmers. Iowa Nebraska and Kansas programs follow.
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Des Moines
Pella
Iowa
J. B. Grandin
Yellowstone Park
Minneapolis
Bisbark
N. C
Ohio
Nebraska
Kansas
Howell Bridge Work Begins at Knoxville Iowa
Knoxville Iowa August 7 work on the Howell bridge at Pelth is starting per county engineer Robert T Johnson. Keskes Engineering Co Des Moines delayed by material arrival now begins on false work to divert water with steel on Howell siding and tubes delivered for rebuilding. If river levels stay normal the project should be completed in good time with two spans removed last spring during high water.
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Knoxville
Howell
Pelth
Robert T. Johnson
Wickes Engineering Co
Des Moines
Johnson
Howell Bridge
Too Many Nails In Bull's Diet
The prized Guernsey bull of Blue Ridge township in Pratt County died after swallowing 312 nails and attempting to digest ten feet of baling wire. E B James, the farm owner, had the post mortem done by a local veterinarian, revealing the fatal injuries to the stomach and heart from the wire penetration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Township
Pratt County Bull Association
E. B. James
Farmers Union Picnic Program Ready
The annual Farmers Union picnic program is complete with a morning welcome by Rev. H. C. Jacobs, music and a home talent show, a basket dinner at noon, an address by John Simpson, president of the Oklahoma Farmers Union, and an afternoon of sports and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
The
Chronicle
H. C. Jacobs
John Simpson
Oklahoma Farmers Union
Simpson
Will Van Gilst Injured by Fan at Sunshine Mission
Will Van Gilst janitor of the First Reformed church was injured when his hand was caught in a electric fan shown to Sunshine Mission ladies on a warm afternoon. He was taken to Mahaska hospital by Dr. Fox, treated for a badly lacerated hand, and returned home with the arm in a sling.
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Will van Gilst
Ladies of the Sunshine Mission
van Gilst
First Reformed Church
Dr. Fox
Mahaska Hospital
Annual Farm Bureau Picnic at Grundman’s Grave
The ninth annual picnic of the Farmers Co operative Exchange and Marion county Farm Bureau is set for Grundman’s grave on Thursday Aug 15. The program runs from 12 30 with Pella orchestra, talks by Jake De Haan and others, and a principal address by Charles Hearst president Town Farm Bureau federation. Activities include baseball, foot races and contests with prizes, refreshments by the Ladies Auxiliary, and an all day affair inviting farmers and families to attend.
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Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Marion County Farm Bureau
Grundman
The
Chronicle
Pella
Jake de Haan
Charles Hearst
Town Farm Bureau Federation
Jake van Zante
Peter de Cook
Graveling Knox County road links Pella and Knoxville
A Knoxville Journal dispatch reports Marion county supervisors will let a contract on August 15 to gravel the Pella to Knoxville road. The project opens a surfaced route from Knoxville to the county seat and Ed McDonald leads the rebuild near No. 2 schoolhouse. The Pershing spur grading should be finished about August 15.
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Knoxville Journal
Board of Supervisors
Pella
Knoxville
Journal
Yount
Ed. McDonald
No. 2
Marion County
Sewing Machine Demonstration At Local Store
An advertisement announces a sewing machine demonstration this week at the store. Mrs M L Smith, from the Cleveland office, explains White and Domestic models, operation, and appliance features. The event began Monday and runs through the week. ladies are invited to attend.
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Chronicle of Awtry
Lankelma
Atention
M. L. Smith
Cleveland
Iowa institute date set for county teachers in September
The State Department designates the last week of August and first week of September for all Iowa teachers. Marn County Institute will be held September 4 with all teachers expected to attend. Sadie Batten, Co Supt. reports.
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State Department of Education
Iowa I Ui
Marn County
Business Men Have Fine Luncheon
A group of Kiwanis club members met at Central Park Cafe for a six o'clock dinner of fried chicken and trimmins. The planned picnic was canceled due to cold weather. the next meeting is set for Clark's boarding house Tuesday evening.
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Kiwanis Club
Central Park Cafe
Clark’s
Ver Ploog Picnic Slated Near Pella
The Ver Ploog picnic will be held Tuesday August 18 at the Ver Ploog grove one mile north of Pella. Attendees are urged to come early to socialize and get acquainted. A Ver Ploog See’y. Read the Chronicle Want Ads.
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Pella
North Winds Forecast With August Storm Door Sale
Frank Trump and Ben Hocksma warn that cold north winds may return this winter. They urge readers to prepare by ordering storm doors and storm windows, promoting a special August discount as a practical warning from the coal man.
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Frank Trump
Ben Hocksma
Hacksma
Trump
Metcalf Leaves Ames Publicity for Clinton Herald
H J Metcalf longtime director of publicity for Iowa State College extension in Ames leaves after ten years to join Clinton Herald in editorial work. He thanks the Chronicle for courtesy in publishing department communications during tenure and wishes success in the new role. Dr Fox summoned after midnight to tend Charles De Winter who sprained his left wrist at the Oskaloosa skating rink after slipping at the first count.
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H. J. Metcalf
Iowa State College
Ames
Clinton Herald
The
Chronicle
Metealf
Metcalf
Dr. Fox
Charles de Winter
Oskaloosa
Charles
Mahaska County Old Settlers Meet Opens in August
The Mahaska County Old Settlers Association will meet on Friday August 28 at 11 00 a m in Chautauqua auditorium on the Penn college campus in Oskaloosa with a basket dinner at noon Governor John M Hammill will attend and speak at 1 30 p m A generous prize fund of about 100 from local merchants will be awarded in contests including horseshoe pitching fiddlers and other acts Public admission is free A full program will be announced later.
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Mahaska County Old Settlers Association
Old Penn College
Chautauqua Auditorium
John M. Hammill
Iowa
Merchants ‘of
Oskaloosa
A. R. Hollings
G. W. Shockley
Jake Plender Tours Michigan and Holland Harbors Quirks
Jake Plender reports on his Michigan trip to Michigan and Holland noting liberal officials friendly to strangers. He describes parking rules, cheap electric and water rates, wide sidewalks, lush lawns, and local factories. He recalls celebrating with locals, meeting Will Rhynsburger, and a light border stop about corn borers and sandier soil.
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Jake Plender
Michigan
Milwaukee
Mr. Plender
Pella
Will T. Rhynsburger
Kalamazoo
Polla
Plender
Chronicle Force
de Jongh
Harmson
Iowa
Locking Device for Auto Hoods Patented in Iowa
Nine Iowans from Des Moines Clinton Ames and other cities received patents last week. Robert H Bertram of Davenport earned a locking device for automobile hoods. Other patentees include James Leslie Macomber Des Moines Joseph M Mohr Marshalltown Carl A Olson Clarinda James A Phelps Lisbon Ernest V Pollock Burlington and Nils M Rosendahl Waterloo with varied inventions. Bell Clothing store display windows are redecorated this week enhancing their commanding appearance.
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Des Moines
Iowa
James Leslie Macomber
Joseph M. Mohr
Marshalltown
Carl A. Olson
New Faculty Additions at Central College for 1929 30
Central College reveals two new instructors for the 1929 30 session. Richard Drost, a 1925 graduate, will join the educational department from Cedar Rapids. John P. Gamble, ex Knox College and Illinois State, will lead modern languages after teaching last year at the state university.
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Central College
Ross E. Conley
Richard Drost
Cedar Rapids
Crost
Town State University
John P. Gamble
Kewanee, Ill
Elsa Schilling
Bathing Beauty Contest at Keokuk County Fair
The Keokuk County Fair hosts a state wide bathing beauty contest on August 18. Secretary C J Roland says many inquiries have been received, prizes are liberal and undisclosed, entry by mail or in person is open to any girl under 16, with dressing space and judges provided.
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C. J. Roland
Couny
Sipkemas Return From Scenic West Tour
Mr and Mrs Charles Sipkema completed a two month trip through the scenic west visiting Casper Wyoming friends and relatives. They describe deep Nevada and Wyoming deserts with high water in spilways, detours around mountain passes, hot Mojave heat cooled by rare rain, many Indians and Mexicans in New Mexico and Arizona, and top California fruit orchards. They praise scenery, though some regions are barren.
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Charles Sipkema
Scenic West
Casper
Wyo
Sipkema
Acre
Nevada
Wyoming
California
New Mexico
Arizona
Nebraska
Mercury
Black's Style Shoppe Plans Fall Buying in Chicago
Mrs. E. F. Black, Mrs. Grace Bauman and Dora Van Hilton left Pell Saturday for Chicago to attend the Fall Style Shows and buy ladies and children's ready-to-wear and millinery. They aim to stock the most complete assortment this fall and will return the latter part of the week.
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E. F. Black
Grace Bauman
Dora van Hilton
Chicago
Pell
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Farmer
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County Board
Sadie Batten
Resulta
Mahaska County
Holand
Davenport
Bell Clothing Store
Kewanee, Il
Keokuk CO
Sipkemas
Golden West
Black’s Style Shoppe
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