Sadler Takes Temporary Leave From Central College
The article notes Professor Sadler will be on leave of absence, with Professor James L. Strachen to lead the music department in his absence. It recalls Sadler’s career in Pella, his community work with the chamber of commerce and Eastern Star, and mentions his family including adopted children. The piece also previews plans for the 1927 saddle and light harness horse show in September with Dugan stables supplying horses and notable attendees.
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Sadler
Central College
Pella
Professor Sadler
Sadlers
Ivan
Kathleen
Beter
Eileen
The
Chronicle
James L. Strachen
Oberlin College
Ohio
Strachen
Professor Strachen
Church Dugan
Dallas
Texas
Iowa
Dugan
M. C. Mumma
Iowa City
State University
Des Moines
Denver
Kansas City
B. F. Redman
Midwest
Oskaloosa
Fancy Horse Show at Oska Loosa
A local report notes the Southern Iowa Fair and Exposition Association's evolving show program. It mentions a fancy saddle horse night aimed at expanding the fair’s appeal and livestock showcase.
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Oskaloosa
Southern Iowa Fair and Exposition Association
Fair
Local notes from Belle Fountain area and surrounding towns
Johnson Bros. threshing completed in the Belle Fountain vicinity. Aunt Mattie Benscoter ill. Doctors Williams of Oskaloosa and Ayeres of Leighton called Monday. Mrs. W. T. Tandy visited in Pella at her brother Dave Thomas’s home. Carl Houser and wife returned to Newton after visiting Jake Houser’s family. Virgil Hauenstein and family visited Charles Fergouson’s near Tracy. Harve Thompson, former local resident now in New Mexico, returned to R. D. Robertson’s home ill with heart trouble. Mrs. Luther McCombs and her daughter from Eddyville visited George Barnes. George Chilcote back from two months in Missouri. Ralph Houser injured in a car collision last week, face and hands cut. Scott township 4-H girls club enjoyed a picnic at Abbott’s park and roller skating.
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Johnson Bros
Mattie Benscoter
Williams
Oskaloosa
Ayeres
Leighton
W. T. Tandy
Pella
Dave Thomas
Carl Houser
Newton
Jake Houser
Virgil Hauenstein
Charles Fergouson
Scott Township
4-H
Abbott’s Park
Surprise party honors Methodist Sunday school superintendent
Twenty years ago W. R. Riddle, superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school, received an unexpected party with an easy chair for him and Mrs. Riddle, a school teacher. John Vander Werf amputated a finger in a washing machine accident. A ten foot heavy snake was seen near the Wabash bridge south of town. H. J. Shutts joins the Chronicle publishing firm. Gerrit De Wild sold a team of mules to Mr. Baker of Oskaloosa for $500. H. J. Rhynsburger, son of C. Rhynsburger, returned home with an honorable U. S. Navy discharge after four years as an electrician.
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W. R. Riddle
Methodist Sunday School
the Chronicle
Gerrit de Wild
Mr. Baker
Oskaloosa
H. J. Rhynsburger
C. Rhynsburger
U. S. Navy
Local Market Brings Blackberries to Town at 25 Cents Per Gallon
Report notes blackberries sold in town for a quarter per gallon while J G Lankelma has purchased the E R Roorda stock of groceries. Mr and Mrs William Mathes welcomed a baby boy born August 2. Leona Vander Linden visited Yale with relatives, returning Saturday. Town notes mention C Thomas and a Des Moines detour last week, with plans to settle in Pella.
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J. G. Lankelma
E. R. Roorda
William Mathes
Leona Vander Linden
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America
Georgia
Kansas
Central
George Francis Sadler
Lindy
Fifth Avenue
Paris
High Ave
Oska
the Maytag Company
Newton, Iowa
Alluminum
Avery-Cleland Co
Knoxville, Iowa
Rivola Theatre
Buster Keaton
the Strand
Tom Mix
Tony, the
Wonder Horse
Red River
Yale
C. Thomas
Junction
Onc Leo
Hudson
Detroit
Essex
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