Calif pleases C W Brinkhoff letter from Los Angeles
A letter from C W Brinkhoff of Los Angeles Iowa contact. He praises California climate and weather jokes about Iowa. Describes visits with relatives in San Ysidro Long Beach and Pella ties. Mentions Alaska Oregon Washington trip canceled, town picnic in Long Beach, and Pella manufacturing growth.
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Los Angeles
Calif
The
Pella
Iowa
California
San Ysidro
Johanna
Hen
Dockie) Roelofsz
Dock
Roland Klein
Henry P. van der Meulen
William Kruger
Phoebe Houck
Mandelia Harsin
A. J. Rhynsburger
Long Beach
Oregon
Washington
Alaska
Gratis
Virginia Esplanade
Chronicle
C. W. Brinkhoff
Big Family Gathering at Ben Grant Home
Mr and Mrs S B Grant hosted relatives over the weekend with guests from multiple places including Mrs A J Hanna and brother Charlie Mrs Ed Gesman and children George and Lucile Mrs Mary Gesman from Omaha and her sister Mrs John Wormhoudt of Ottumwa plus Mr and Mrs Fred Vander Zyl and family of Eddyville.
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S. B. Grant
Grant
A. J. Hanna
Charlie
Ed Gesman
George
Lucile
Mary Gesman
Omaha
John Wormhoudt
Ottumwa
Fred Vander Zyl
Eddyville
Klein Picnic Set for August 19 at Grundman’s Woods
The annual Klein picnic will be held August 19, 1927, at Grundman’s woods two miles north of Pella. All Kleins are invited. Committee notes 81 eight cents.
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Grundman’s Woods
Pella
Van Niewaal Store Expands With Millinery Department
The Van Niewaal store adds a millinery department to its offerings, promising a full outfit under one roof. The long-standing Pella business supports its new line with a regional patronage and improved roads expected to boost future growth.
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van Niewaal
Pella
Chronicle
Child Tied To Saddle Is Killed By Pony
Four year old Robert Moore son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Moore living near Lynnville died after a pony drove him while tied to the saddle Saturday. The accident occurred during a cow venture and the child died Tuesday morning after being moved to Grinnell Community hospital. The family had just moved east of town this spring and the body was laid in Searsboro cemetery.
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Oscar Moore
Lynnville
Searsboro
Grinnell Herald
Max Sheesley
Robert Moore
Max
Robert
Grinnell
Robin
New Sharon Star
Orie Beeler Named State Farm Bureau Organizer
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation announced Orie W. Beeler Boone county agent as director of organization for the State Farm Bureau. He will oversee organization activities statewide and push membership campaigns this fall and winter. Beeler served Boone county for ten years and led the Iowa County Agents association in 1926. He will assume duties around September 15 or October 1 depending on tasks begun for Boone County.
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Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Orie W. Beeler
Boone County
State Farm Bureau
Iowa County Agents’ Association
Boone County Farm Bureau
Pella road crash injures Ruth Masteller and Verne Metler
In Mahaska county Sunday night a head on collision on the Pella road four miles from Oskaloosa left Ruth Masteller with facial injuries and back bruises while Verne Metler suffered a broken back and scrapes. Abner Grubb Ford overturned trapping the two, with Miss Moody hurt a leg. The Grubb car and a Dodge belonging to Lee Harvey collided amid blinding lights and a red warning lantern near shoulder grading. Sheriff Gochee coordinated care and cleared wreckage.
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Mahaska County
Pella
Oskaloosa
Miss Masteller
Mr. Metler
Abbott Hospital
Grubb
Miss Moody
Lee Harvey
Knoxville
Harvey
W. J. Gochee
Pella Road
Nash
Sheriff Gochee
Boone County
Big Tent City at State Fair Opens for Campers
The Iowa State fairgrounds will host the largest tent city in the Midwest with more than 25 000 campers. Eighty acres adjacent to the fair are prepared with electricity water sanitary facilities and security. Tents and gear rentals are available. Livestock entries close with a record ahead of the August 24 September 2 fair. World champions are among the expected animals.
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Midwest
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Nebraska
First air truck goes into service in commercial delivery
The world’s first air truck, a Ford Stout tri motor all metal plane, will be used by Royal Typewriter to speed merchandise to 500 redistribution points nationwide from Hartford. It features a parachute cargo attachment for nonlanding deliveries and a 500 mile cruising radius powered by three Wright Whirlwind engines.
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New York
Royal Type-writer Company
Hartford
Conn
Col. Lindbergh
Byrd
Chamberlin
Another Clever Scheme to Steal Merchandise
A stranger in Sioux Center hoodwinked three merchants Saturday night by posing as a farmer shopper. He ordered goods, removed part of the purchase to his car claiming he would return, then vanished. Shoes, groceries, and other items were taken from Sieperda’s Gotz market and TeVeltrup’s store.
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Sioux Center
R. Sieperda
Gotz
Ed TeVeltrup
John Gaass Recovers After Appendectomy
John Gaass, who underwent an appendectomy last week at an Oskaloosa hospital performed by Dr. J J Sybenga, is reported to be recovering nicely. This news brings relief to his many friends in the community.
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John Gaass
Oskaloosa
J. J. Sybenga
John
Former Pella Resident Celebrates 73rd Birthday
Campbell California article recalls C P Kimmell and wife Mrs Kimmel, longtime Pella residents. Mrs Kimmel observed her 73rd birthday with children from Modesto and Watsonville visiting, a bountiful feast, and family photos on the lawn before departures to Modesto and Watsonville.
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Campbell, Calif
Pella
C. P. Kimmell
Campbell
Mrs. Kimmel
Mr. Kimmel
Modesto
Watsonville
Pella marksman takes runner-up at Chariton shooting match
Gerald Rysdam of Pella placed second at a registered shooting event in Chariton on August 7. Top scores included Randall of Lacey Ia with 134 of 140 and Led Duncan of Lynnville Ia with 131 out of 140. other competitors included M. Coleman of Lacey Ia and Walter Butts of Pella Ia scoring near 126 to 127 out of 140.
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Chariton
Gerald Rysdam
Pella
Randall
Lacey
Duncan
Lynnville
M. Coleman
Walter Butts
Annual Mission Festival in Pella Seeks Attendees
The Reformed churches of Pella and vicinity announce their Annual Mission Festival in Pella on August 30, 1927. Speakers include Rev. Dirk Dykstra from Arabia and Rev. Henry Beltman from China, with Rev. B. J. Folensbee on Domestic Missions and Rev. Milton Hoffman and Rev. L. Brunsting in prominent roles. An all day program features Holland language services, a second church canteen, and a call for liberal offerings.
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Reformed Churches of
Pella
Dirk Dykstra
Arabia
Henry Beltman
China
B. J. Folensbee
Milton Hoffman
New Brunswick Seminary
L. Brunsting
Sully
Kingdom of God
Heemstra
Menning
Jacobs
Farms for sale near Sully in Holland settlement
For sale farms of various sizes near Sully in Holland settlement. Write your wants to James Engle, Newton, Iowa, 2 4.
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Sully
Holland Settlement
James Engle
Newton
Iowa
Pella City Council Proceedings August 8 1927
The City of Pella Iowa council met August 8 1927 with Mayor De Haan presiding. Minutes from July 6 to 16 were read and approved. A sewer connection petition for Lot 18 Block 5 South Pella was granted with a $15 tapping fee. Water drainage petition at Main and Peace referred to Street and Alley committee. Broadway pavement width set at twenty five feet south of University street. Waterworks report on extensions and system work delivered. City Treasurer reported monthly finances with balance of 15699.22. reports adopted. Tax levy per budget adopted and certified. Street and Alley Committee authorized to arrange connections on paving streets. Bills approved and warrants issued. Various salaries, printing, supplies, and labor items listed. Mayor appointed Van der Ploeg and Clerk as delegates to the League of Iowa Municipalities annual meeting. Resolutions adopted for levy notice on water works bonds and interest. A contract and bond for street paving was approved. Adjourned.
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Pella
Iowa
de Haan
Byers
van Zante
Block 5
South Pella
Main
Peace Street
Broadway
University Street
van der Ploeg
League of Iowa
A. C. Kuyper
Sadler Takes Leave From Central College for Next Year
Prof. George Francis Sadler, longtime Central college music head, will take a board‑granted leave of absence next year. He will depart late September for New York City to study advanced music methods, returning by late May for commencement. The move ends a decade of steady summers and a strong men’s glee club leadership at Pella.
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Central College
George Francis Sadler
Pella
Sadler
Big Southern Town Fair Promises All Weather Grounds
The Southern Town Fair and Exposition at Oskaloosa runs September 3 to 8 with improvements including an all weather surface from the main entrance through the grounds. Grand stand ticket office moved near the amphitheatre. free acts daily led by Rue Lieman. Livestock races, harness events, and a Pan-American fireworks finale mark the program as Iowa’s junior state fair aims to be bigger and better.
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Oskaloosa
North I Street
Rue” Lieman
Andstand
Flys
Hong Kong
Happy Harrison
Cirus
Sivletta Bros
B. F. Bishop
State Center
B. F. Redman
Carl Hamilton
Pan-American Co
Royal Merchants’ Arcade
Iowa
Junnior
Friends in Denver Write Short Note
Gerrit Van Roe kel of Denver sends a brief letter to readers. He reports good health, ongoing rain, and encounters with Pella people this summer. Loyd Hillyer visited Denver with the National Guards and spent a Sunday with them. Harold Lee is praised as the best boy. The writers miss home but value reading the Chronicle.
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Gerrit van Roekel
Denver
Loyd Hillyer
National Guards
Harold Lee
Chronicle
Pella
Farmers Union ships hogs to Chicago market
Two cars of farmers hogs were consigned by C Dieleman manager of the Farmers Union Shipping association to the Chicago market. Hogs sold Wednesday through Farmers Union Live Stock Commission at Chicago stockyards. Owners include Gerrit Visser Mink Schakel Murray Van Steenis Andrew Van Zante Julius Ustermarkt Gerrit Vanden Berg Pete Steenwyk Walter Grandin L L Schakel and F W Mathes. Hog market was steady to 10 cents lower with top at 10.90 dollars.
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Mr. C. Dieleman
Farmers’ Union Shipping Association
Chicago
Farmers’ Union Live Stock Commission
Co-Operative
Iowa
Gerrit Visser
Mink Schakel
Murray van Steenis
Andrew van Zante
Julius Ustermarkt
Gerrit Vanden Berg
Pete Steenwyk
Walter Grandin
L.L. Schakel
F. W. Mathes
Rural Carriers Attend Convention at Red Oak
Pella rural routes are served mainly by substitutes as Nick Meppelink Jake Van Wyke Henry Kersbergen and George Gezel depart Tuesday for Red Oak to attend a state rural mail carriers convention. Gezel travels with his wife and Kersbergen with his family for a brief vacation on the trip.
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Pella
Nick Meppelink
Jake van Wyke
Henry Kersbergen
George Gezel
Red Oak
Mr. Gezel
Brand Picnic Notice Invites Brand Lineage August 25
Brand family descendants and their families are invited to a picnic on August 25 at Grandman's Grove with basket dinners and on site ice cream and pop. If rain occurs the event shifts to August 26. Committee urges attendance.
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Brand’s
Grandman’s Grove
Brand
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Iowa Farm Bureau
Mahaska
Big Tent City
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