Two Cars in West Pella Crash in Friday Smashup
A Ford from a Des Moines electric service contractor collided with an Oakland car driven by Abe Van Houweling near Columbus and West Sixth streets. All four occupants were injured to varying degrees. Schultz suffered the worst leg and back injuries and could not walk, while Calhoun had a deep leg gash. The Oakland car may be totaled and the Ford was damaged beyond repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Meion
Ford
Des Moines Electric Service Construction Company
Oakland
Otley
Abe van Houweling
Carl Calhoun
H. G. Schultz
Otley Bank
Pella
Columbus Street
Columbus
West Sixth
van Houweling
American Legion Meets to Discuss Knoxville Fair and By‑Laws
Gold Star Post No. 89 held its first meeting after obtaining a charter. Plans include attending the Knoxville fair with former service members and a chicken dinner program, plus drafting by laws. D. C. VanZante said the post has 92 members, second largest in the district. total eligible in the area is higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Star Post No. 89
American Legion
Knoxville
M. D. McWilliams
Geo. Lankelma
Tunis Kempkes
D. C. VanZante
Des Moines
Dr Aschenbrenner Visits Chicago For Eye Ear Nose Throat Study
Dr C Aschenbrenner is in Chicago for several weeks taking a post graduate course on the diseases of the eye ear nose and throat. A veteran of the army with a captain's commission he plans to apply new techniques after his expected return home August 21 and will be available at his Main and Franklin street office, phone 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Aschenbrenner
Chicago
Aschenbrenner
Main
Franklin Streets
Mrs. DeReus sells stock and settles old accounts
Mrs Margaret DeReus reports she has been buying her full millinery stock in Chicago for ten days and has disposed of her business. She asks those who owe her accounts to settle them at the drug store at any time, whether she is present or not, signed F D Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret DeReus
Chicago
F. D. Stubenrauch
School Board Chooses New High School Teacher
The school board met Monday evening and selected Lena Sprowles of Gibson City Illinois as a high school science teacher. One more teacher remains to be hired this week. A sixty five foot flag pole will be erected in front of the high school. Flag poles were discussed due to unsatisfactory prior display. School opens September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Sprowles
Gibson City
University of Illinois
Zendingefeest Draws Large Crowd at West Market Square
The Zendingefeest of local Christian Reformed churches gathered on West Market square by the First Christian Reformed church despite wet roads. Rev. Lee Huizinga, newly appointed missionary to Arabia, spoke in Dutch and English. A missions collection was taken with a large sum contributed, later augmented by canteen proceeds run by the church youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Huizinga
Arabia
Pella
Mission Festival Next Week at Central College
The annual Mission Festival of the Reformed churches of Pella and vicinity will be on Central College campus Friday next week Aug 24. Sessions at 10:30 am 1:30 pm and 8:00 pm English language addresses by Miss Jennie Kuyper Rev B Rottschafer Rev A Pieters and Rev W Worthington. Freewill offering for missions, canteen sales boost proceeds, several thousand attendees possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reformed Churches of
Pella
Central College
Peter Grooters
Otley
Jennie Kuyper
Japan
B. Rottschaefer
India
A. Pieters
W. Worthington
Kentucky Mountain
Barn Fire at Otley Raises Incendiary Suspicions
Abe Van Houweling and Gradus Dykstra reported their Otley farm barn burned on Tuesday night. Bloodhounds were called as investigators doubt lightning caused the blaze. The barn held farm implements valued around 2000 dollars, with insurance to cover both the implements and the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe van Houweling
Otley
Mr. van Houweling
Gradus Dykstra
Chautauqua Week Ends With Notable Music and Talks
A two page Chronicle recap of Pella chautauqua week highlights Tuesday through Saturday. Fred C Bale of the Columbus Juvenile Court delivered a pointed lecture. The Preachers Quartette and Charles Ficklin provided entertaining lectures. Bishop Henderson spoke on war experiences. The 168th Infantry Band performed despite delays. Rodeheaver and Matthews entertained with songs and piano. Arthur Walwyn Evans closed with a robust Americanism lecture. The Schuman Quintet joined Evans for a final musical treat.
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Chronicle
Pella
Fred C. Bale
Columbus
Chas. Ficklin
Chicago Ladies Quartete
Bishop Henderson
Michigan
Chautauqua
168Th Infantry Band
Chicago Ladies
Hell's Half Acre
Pella Chautauqua entertains with band and lectures
The Pella Chautauqua’s Saturday concert by the local band delighted the audience. The 1919 program was a great success with never a dull moment, while the Women's Federated Club brought in visitors at low prices. A brief appeal urges supporters to cover deficits, noting those unable to pay should be excused.
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Pella
Chautauqua
Iowa backs school week for vocational training
The Iowa Back-to-School Week runs August 10 to 16 to expand vocational education for 6000 plus Boys Working Reserve members. Wm E Hall says post readjustment demand will require skilled American labor, near- Europe wages. Prof Arthur D Dean urges public education to steer youths into suitable industrial, commercial or agricultural paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Boys’ Working Reserve
Vocational Education Board of Iowa
Smith-Hughes
Wm. E. Hall
The
Europe
Arthur D
Columbia University
Accidental Death Report From Woodward Breaks News
A letter from Miss Carrie Clark in South Dakota notes the death of C. D. Byers, brother-in-law to Bessie VanCleave, who was killed instantly while assisting to place a large gasoline tank on a foundation at Woodward Town on August 1. Byers formerly lived north of Pella and was married to Cy VanCleave’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Clark
Carrie Clark
South Dakota
Pella
Bessie VanCleave
C. D. Byers
Woodward
Byers
Mr. Byers Wi
Cy VanCleave
Farmers Picnic Echoes Big Day at VerMeer Grove
The annual Farmers Picnic at VerMeer grove northeast of town extended all day Friday with free lemonade and ice cream, a speeches program led by County Agent J M Dowell, N Bogaards and Rev W H Grognendyke, plus a shooting match won by Ed VanGorp and Arie Van Stenis. The event drew strong local support from Paul VerMeer and Jim Van Houweling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VerMeer Grove
J. M. Dowell
N. Bogaards
Pella
W. H. Grognendyke
Earle
Agricultural College
Ed VanGorp
Arie van Stenis
Paul VerMeer
Jim van Houweling
Band Boys Entertained By Ward Family at 611 Peace St
Mesere Mayne Longnecker Ralph Morris Ralph Kinsinger and Everett Grimm of the 168th Infantry Regimental Band were hosted to a six o'clock dinner by Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Ward at 611 Peace Street. Harold Ward and Miss Marie Ward accompanied them. The men and guests entered Iowa Wesleyan College as Freshmen in 1916. A four course menu was served including tomato soup fried chicken creamed potatoes scalloped corn and cake plus jelly orange sherbet coffee and grape juice.
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Mesere
Mayne Longnecker
Ralph Morris
Ralph Kinsinger
Everett Grimm
168Th Infantry
J. E. Ward
Peace Street
Harold Ward
Marie Ward
Iowa Wesleyan College
First Reformed Picnic At Henry Grundman Farm
The First Reformed Church and Sunday School plan a picnic on Tuesday August 19 at the Henry Grundman farm north of town. The group will depart from the church promptly at 10 am. If rain interrupts Tuesday the event will be held the following day.
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First Reformed Church
Henry Grundman
Big Band Concert in the Park Draws Town Crowd
The note urges everyone to attend the Saturday evening Big Band Concert in the park. It promises a fine musical program and refreshments on the grounds, calling it a prime social event for the whole town.
Church Services and August Schedule Noted
First Christian Reformed Rev. G D DeJong will preach at both services Catholic Services at 10 00 a m Sunday Aug 17 Everybody welcome Baptist Church Preaching Service 10 46 a m Sunday School 9 30 a m Junior B Y P U 7 00 p m The pastor will preach at the morning service There will be no evening service during August First Christian Reformed Next Sunday Prof Ira Pratt of Simpson College voice department will speak at the morning service Prof Pratt is base
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First Christian Reformed
G. D. DeJong
Baptist Church
Ira Pratt
Voice
Simpson College
Pratt
Municipal Ice Plant Suggested for Pella
To the editor a resident argues for a municipal ice plant in Pella to curb costly ice shortages. Citing Omaha as a model, the note urges tying a plant to the city light system to use exhaust steam and electricity for steady production and affordable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Omaha
War on High Prices Begun in Marion County
Marion county investigators to probe profiteering and hoarding after Iowa county attorneys meeting in Des Moines. Shinn leads the effort, coordinating with state and federal authorities to press charges if state law suffices or refer to federal law if needed. Grand juries in September to hear collected evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Iowa
Des Moines
Shinn
Price Combine
Department of Justice
Knoxville Express
Mail truck Ford collision near Buerkens plant
A Farmers Produce Co. mail truck and a Ford car driven by Neal Bauman collided in front of Buerkens Mfg Co. The southbound Ford struck the northbound mail truck which tried to avoid holes in the paving. The Ford sustained heavy front-end damage while the mail truck was little harmed.
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Farmers Produce Co
Neal Bauman
Buerkens Mfg. Co
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Otley Oakland
Mission Festival
Henry Kuyper
M. J. Hoffman
Rodeheaver
Homer Rodeheavver
Robert L. Matthews
Billy Sunday
Mr. Sunday
Matthews
Arthur Walwyn Evans
Schuman
Mr. Evans
VerMeer’s Grove
First Reformed Picnic
County Atty. Shinn
State
Grand
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