Public School Budget Moves Forward on Low Readiness
Monday night hearings drew no objectors as the board adopted the budget, about $2000 less than last year, reducing school taxes. Bond payoff of $3000 last month leaves indebtedness at $33,500. Coal bids opened and Vander Zyl Bros. accepted at 7.90 per ton delivered to buildings. Music lessons by Prof. Sadler resume in College Studio with private instruction, moved from High School, at low cost.
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Vander Zyl Bros
Kentucky
Sadler
Webster
Amidon
Webster Building
Lincoln School
Lincoln
Van Niewaal Store Showcases Fine Fur Coats in Window
The Van Niewaal store displays a fine line of women's fur and fur trimmed traveling coats in a large window. The article notes August fur sales reflect seasonal demand, with top quality pieces available now at competitive prices. It highlights fur as a long standing American industry shaping development and the frontier.
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van Niewaal
Pella
America
New Dental Office Opens Above Van Rees Shoe Store
Dr J E Shultz opens a new dental practice in Pella above the Van Rees shoe store. A Iowa State University dental school graduate, he has prepared a multi room office on Franklin Street behind the Security State Bank and began business Tuesday.
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J. E. Shultz
van Rees
Dr. Shultz
Pella
Dental School
Iowa State University
Franklin Street
Security State Bank
College Teas Bring Funds for Central College
The Second Reformed church ladies hosted a series of teas to raise money for Central College. Teas occur every two weeks with growing attendance and totals. On July 28, 110 attendees contributed 21.35 dollars. on August 6, 120 attendees gave 22.00 dollars. A listed program features piano, vocal, violin solos, readings, and duets performed by local women.
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the Second Reformed Church
Central College
Land of the Sky Blue Water
L. M. Henry
Virginia Klein
J. G. Klein
Elva Mae van Howelinge
Lenora Gaass
Bessie Vander Ploeg
Anna Tysseling
Lillian Payne
Ruth van Kersen
Pella Band Performs for U S Hospital Patients
The Pella band traveled to Knoxville on Sunday to give a concert at the U S Veterans Hospital. About twenty five Pella residents, members of the American Legion and families joined the band to enjoy the performance and attend a ball afterward. The trip had been planned a week earlier but rain threats the previous Sunday caused a postponement.
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Pella
Knoxville
U. S. Veterans Hospital
American Legion
Woodrow Washer May Move Soon
A Chronicle report debunks rumors that Woodrow Washing Machine Co will leave Newton for Pella. The company intends moving the plant to Pella soon, with partial manufacturing already starting there and key executives dedicating effort to reestablishment.
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Woodrow Washing Machine Company
Newton
Pella
Chronicle
Chamber of Commerce
The
Woodrow Company
P. H. van Gorp
Woodrow
Garden City Feeder Co
Illinois
Disabled man expert at sharpening razor blades
Joe F. Den Burger born in Pella, after years in hospital, now uses a wheel chair and works as a razor blade sharpener. Since March the State Rehabilitation Service supplied him a machine to resharpen all makes of blades. He is a former member of Bookbinders Union No. 71 and Press mens and Assistant's Union No. 87, now with Web Pressmen's No. 11, offering service to labor members and friends with insured parcel post returns. Prices: single edge 30c per dozen, Gillettes 40c, Durham Duplex 50c per dozen. Mail blades to 1118 W. 12th St. Des Moines. He has relatives in Pella and reads the Chronicle with interest.
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Joe F. den Burger
Pella
State Rehabilitation Service
Organized Labor
Bookbinders Union
Pressmen’s and
Labor Movement
Durham
12Th St
Des Moines
den Burger
Chronicle
The
Line 18 Telephone Rules Explained
A public notice explains Line 18 service rules for the Pella area. Subscribers must maintain their portion within two weeks after lineman notice. The line member was cut off only after failing to meet these regulations. Signed by J. M. Gosselink, President.
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Pella
J. M. Gosselink
Pres
Orange City College to Start Next Year
The Northwestern Classical academy of Orange City will begin a junior college in fall 1927 instead of this fall. The board of trustees formed an executive committee to arrange accreditation steps with the Interstate Collegiate committee of the Iowa State Board of Education. A meeting discussed requirements to ensure state accreditation so students can receive full college credit.
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Northwestern Classical Academy of Orange Ciy
Interstate Collegiate Committee
Iowa State Board of Education
Orange City
Alton Democrat
Oskaloosa Fair Runs Ticket Sale Contest
The Southern Iowa Fair and Exposition at Oskaloosa launches a season ticket sale contest for the 1926 fair beginning September 4 after the state fair. Buyers vote for candidates and the top vote getter wins a Ford roadster, with other prizes for runners up. Read their advertisement in the chronicle.
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Oskaloosa
Chronicle
Pella Base Ball Team to Host Knoxville Hospital Friday
The Pella Base Ball team meets Knoxville Hospital at the college athletic field on Friday at 2 30 p m. Last week Pella fell to Knoxville in an 11 inning game 6 to 5. This is the last home game and the club seeks financial support, so fans urged to attend.
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Pella
Knoxville Hospital
College Athletic Field
Knoxville
Marion County Fair Opens Monday at Knoxville
The Marion County Fair at Knoxville runs Monday through Friday next week attracting many Pella residents. Premium lists circulated countywide with a large number of entries. Daily events include judging in Division K on Monday and full judging through Thursday, with a fireworks and free acts show Friday for Children’s Day and free admission for under 15s.
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Marion County
Knoxville
United States Civil Service Examination Notice at Pella Iowa
An open competitive examination for Clerk and Carrier positions in the Pella Post Office will accept applications until September 8 1926. Examinations occur in Pella Iowa with dates in admission letters. Information and blanks available at the local post office. Arthur Klein secretary civil service board Pella Iowa.
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U.S. Civil Service Commission
Pella
Iowa
Arthur Klein
U. S. Civil Service Board
Egan to Wed Evenson in Shell Lake August 23
Postmaster L F Bousquet announces the coming marriage of his nephew John B Egan son of Mrs Ed E Egan to Miss Clarissa M Evenson daughter of Mr and Mrs George M Evenson of Sioux City. The ceremony will be at the Evenson summer home at Shell Lake Wisconsin on Monday August 23 with Rev Fred D Evans officiating. After a brief wedding trip they will reside in Sioux City both graduates of Grinnell college and he with Curtis Sash and Door company.
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L. F. Bousquet
John B. Egan
Ed E. Egan
Hattie Bousquet
Pella
Clarissa M. Evenson
George M. Evenson
Sioux City
Evenson
Shell Lake
Wis
Fred D. Evans
Liberty
Vander Pol Reunion Set for August 17 in Pella
The Vander Pol Reunion is planned for August 17 at West End Park in Pella. A basket dinner will be served at noon followed by an afternoon program and coffee provided by the committee.
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West End Park
Pella
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Tom O
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Richard Bruins
U. S. Hospital
Woodrow Washer
Peoria
Feeder Company
Woodrow Works
Orange City College
Oskaloosa Fair
Marion CO
U. S. Civil Service Examination
SAPS
Robbins Bros
Knoxville Journal
Journal Man
T. Barnum
Wise Guy
Barker
P. T. Barnum
Vander Pol Reunion
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