Liters Coal Bid Leads City Action And Budget
John Liter was the successful coal bidder at the council meeting with bids under code price: lump $3.00 mine run $2.14 crushed $2.00 and steam $1.75, saving over code price. The council renewed with Federal Casualty Co. insurance for light plant equipment after executive session. The city adopted a budget of 23,849 with operating expenses 12,642 and bonds and interest 11,207.
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John Liter
Liter
Federal Casualty Co
W. W. Cook
Son
Death of C. W. Huyser at 60 in Pella Iowa
C W Huyser died Monday night at 7 in his home 303 Liberty street aged 60 years 9 months 21 days after a two year illness. Funeral at 2 30 this afternoon at his home with Dr R J Danhof officiating and Oakwood Cemetery. Viewing 10 to 11 this morning. Born in Zwyn drecht Netherlands October 17 1873 he came to the United States in 1886. He married Nettie Ver Meer March 29 1916 and leaves two children Arthur and Josephine at home two brothers James W and Marinus W and sister Lena Huyser of Pella.
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Mr. Huyser
Zwyndrecht
Netherlands
L. Langstraat
Nettie Ver Meer
Arthur
Josephine
James W
Marinus W
Lena Huyser
Pella
M Van Peursem Dies Suddenly in Prairie City
Martin Van Peursem of Prairie City died Friday night at 8 00 from a heart attack while preparing to attend a church consistory meeting. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 00 at his home and 10 30 at the Reformed church with Rev Herbretse officiating. He was born November 1 1873 near Otley and married Kate Plette in 1898, leaving five children, a granddaughter, and five sisters. He also leaves two brothers in law and a sister-in-law.
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Martin van Peursem
Praire City
van Peursem
Reformed Church
Herbretse
Prairie City
Mr. van Peursem
Otley
Kate Plette
Sarah
John Hankin
William
Lester
van Pearsem
Hannes Stravers
Don van Speren
Oskaloosa
Frank de Vries
Mitchellvile
Seth Niemandsverdriet
Knoxville
Mia
Asa Niemandsverdriet
Tunis
Ed Plette
The average typewriter contains about 2500 parts
A partial excerpt notes that the average typewriter comprises roughly 2500 separate components. The fragment underscores mechanical complexity without detailing specific parts or brands.
Model Store Is Beginning Big Clearance Sale
Model Clothing store Wormhoudt and Kempkes pro prietors announces a big clearance sale with a large varied selection of mens and boys furnishings. Up-to-date styles, quality, and service, with prices reduced to affordable levels to attract shoppers.
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Wormhoudt and Kempkes
Mrs Tukker Dies In Otley Home
Marie Tukker, 67, wife of Cornelius Tukker, died Monday evening at her Otley home. Born January 11, 1867 in Holland, she had been a U.S. citizen for many years. Survived by husband and several children, with a son in Eddyville and a daughter in Washington. Funeral services held Wednesday at the home and Otley Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Paul De Kockkoek officiating. burial at Graceland.
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Marie Tukker
Cornelius Tukker
Otley
Tukker
Holland
Eddyville
Washington State
Otley Christian Reformed Church
Paul de Kockkoek
Graceland
Clover Leaf Dairy at Pella Showcases Modern Plant
Chronicle reporter visits Clover Leaf Dairy led by Andrew Lubbers on East Washington Street. He details a 28 by 21 foot hollow tile building opened November 8, 1933, with milk processing steps, sterilization shift to liquid disinfectant, and a daily sale of 185 bottles plus chocolate milk and orangeade. Lubbers milks 18 cows two miles northeast of town and notes a 22,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter count, higher than certified milk. Visitors welcome.
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Clover Leaf Dairy
Andrew Lubbers
Washington Street
Pella
Lubbers
Mr. Lubbers
Gypsy thief steals ten dollars from oil station man
G B Ver Steeg, a local oil station man in Oska loosa, was robbed by a gypsy woman with four children who slipped ten dollars from his hip pocket. He discovered the loss after returning from the washroom, and officers in Pella and Knoxville were alerted with searches at stations and tire shops, but the suspect fled.
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G. B. Ver Steeg
Oskaloosa
Ver Steeg
Pella
Knoxville
Carl Clark Suffering From Infected Hand After Coal Truck Work
Carl Clark, working during a temporary coal haulage strike, took charge of a John Liter coal truck last week. While assisting to transfer a truck body, he pricked his hand on a splinter. Despite checks by John Liter, John Hackett, and Mrs. Clark, the splinter could not be found. He sought surgical aid as swelling developed and now rests to recover.
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Carl Clark
Waling
Clark
John Liter
John Hackett
Mr. Clark
Mrs John Brand Died After Six Weeks Bereavement
Mrs. John Brand died Saturday at a Faulkton hospital after a gallstone operation three days earlier. Her first husband was Gerrit Van Polen with children Millard Alliie and Andrew. second husband John Brand with Margaret Jeannette Evelyn and a nurse in Rapid City. Funeral services were held Monday in Faulkton with attendees from Pella.
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John Brand
Lake Bluff
Ill
Andrew
Chicago
Margaret
Jeanette
Evelyn
Rapid City
S. D
Will van Buren
This City
John Dykstra
Beacon
Ben
Dudley
Iowa
John Meyer
Like Holland Boy Edward Stops Flood Heroic Child
Oskaloosa Iowa tale of Edward Tasselman five, who saved the family cream check by plugging a leaking five gallon can with his finger. Edward and his mother Mrs Lawrence Hasselman were driving to town when a leak appeared. He rode the rest of the way to the creamery with his finger pressed over the hole.
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Oskaloosa
Edward Tasselman
Hans
Olland
Edward
Lawrence Hasselman
Edward By
Ward
Jowa Drive Begins Against Auto Law Violators
Iowa motor vehicle inspectors launch a state wide safety drive targeting major and minor violators. Special summonses will be issued for offenses from missing safety flares to faulty lights and lack of licenses with court charges on second offenses.
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Jowa
Towa
Motor Vehicle Department
Alex Miller
Iowa
Miller
M. J. Van Gorp to Have Garage on West Side
Workmen remodel the Bruinekool site on the west side of the square joining Star Auto Co. The Chronicle notes Bruinekool moved to Oskaloosa to start a new business. Van Gorp will base his garage there with space for Ben Vos trucks and gear.
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Bruinekool
Star Auto Co
H. J. Bruinekool
Oskaloosa
van Gorp
Ben Vos
Opportunity to Attend Pella High School Ad Campaign
A long persuasive piece urges youth to pursue a high school education at Pella High School, arguing education benefits all paths in life. It emphasizes preparing for a bigger world, family responsibilities, and discussion ability, urging plans to attend this fall and promising future parental guidance next week.
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Pella
Right Price Store Stages A Big Summer Sale
The Right Price Store run by John Ulrich has redecorated and announced a clearance sale with bargains on many items. The ad urges readers to take advantage of the sales event and “make the most of it.”
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John Ulrich
the Chronicle
Confiscated Guns to Be Sold by State Fish and Game
Deputy game warden Geo Killinger announced that confiscated firearms seized for out of season hunting will be sold to the highest bidders. Guns will be displayed at the Fish and Game headquarters at the Iowa state fair for viewing by prospective buyers. Bids must be sealed and sent to Des Moines with a check for the bid amount. unsuccessful bidders will have their checks returned.
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Geo. Killinger
State Fish and Game Department
Fish and Game
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines
Municipal Field Set For Kittensball Season Prep
City crews and machinery level the newly purchased southeast grounds to host kittenball games and later high school football. The improvement comes as teams must leave the college field next week, ahead of baseball season closure. Grounds to be lit and finished by Saturday night for games next week.
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College Athletic
Kuyper Lumber Co Furnishes Ceiling For Redecorating
Kuyper Lumber Co. furnished the Nu-Wood tile ceiling inside the newly redecorated Right Price Store. Read the ad and learn about this fine ceiling type. Visit the Kuyper lumber yard to examine it.
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Kuyper Lumber Co
Fisherman nets 66 pound catfish claim upper Missis sippi record
Henry Sauegling of Guttenburg reports a 66 pound catfish believed the year's largest in the upper Mississippi, following a prior 185 pound catch near the same spot. The item notes other regional news including crime debates and political shifts.
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Henry Sauegling
Guttenburg
Mississippi River
Sauegling
Attend Contests Friday Evening at Shell Knothole
Friday evening features kittenball games Shell versus Knothole the Fats versus Leans. Contests include fastest base running most accurate throw to plate 100 yard dash lungo hitting and longest throw from plate to outfield. Each team will select two men for each contest.
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Shell
Knothole
Fats
Farmers Union Picnic Scheduled for Tuesday August 21
The Marion County Farmers Union will host a picnic at Grandman's Grove one mile north of Pella on Tuesday August 21. The day features a 10:00 a.m. home talent program, a noon basket dinner, talks by E R Quick and E H Everson, sports, and evening addresses by M O Bowman and Milo Reno. Lunch stands run by the union and auxiliaries.
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Marion Count Farmers Union
Grandman’s Grove
Pella
County Union
M. O. Bowman
Irman Farm Debt Advisory Council
Milo Reno
Des Moines
Farmers Holiday Association
County Union and Auxiliary
Lad Terpstra Seriously Injured in Barn Accident
Cecil Terpstra aged 15 son of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Terpstra was seriously injured Monday morning at about 7 30 at his home just outside the north city limits when he fell on a pitchfork in the barn while throwing down hay. He received a bad laceration requiring several stitches and is reported doing as well as can be expected.
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Cecil, Terpstra
Gerritstra
North City
Cecil
Republicans of Marion County Rally in Knoxville
A large Marion County Republican meeting at Memorial Hall in Knoxville drew about 400 attendees for the launch of the Young Republican club. Candidates Dan Turner and Cassius C. Dowell spoke, with editor Chesla C. Sherlock delivering a notable address. Don Tucker of Knoxville elected permanent chairman.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Memorial Hall
Republican Club
Dan Turner
Cassius C. Dowell
Chesla C. Sherlock
Marshalltown News
Verploeg Picnic Set for August 16 at Paul Vermeer Grove
The Verploegh family will hold their annual picnic on Thursday August 16 at the Paul Vermeer Grove located 2 miles northeast of Pella. Abe Verploogh See.
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Verplosgh
Paul Vermeer
Pella
Abe Verploegh
Pleased Policyholder Praises Prompt Insurance Settlement
A policyholder expresses satisfaction with a settlement for an accident claim, noting prompt service and swift handling by the company. The brief statement reflects positive customer experience and appreciation of the insurer’s responsiveness.
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