Mysterious Find at Mathes Home
A two year old girl, Viola Van der Leest, was found near the Mathes farm five miles north of Pella after a frightening ride of about ten miles on the back of a car. She suffered cuts and bruises but was cared for by Dr. J. J. Sybenga and Mrs. Sybenga before being restored to her relieved parents, who discovered the lost child was theirs.
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Viola
Neal van der Leest
Sully
Herpert. Mathes
Pela
J. J. Sybenga
Pella
Vander Lee
Ciy
Poll tax in Richland Township notices
Richland Township announces a poll tax of 84.00 to be paid before September 1. A late fee of 5.00 applies. By order of the trustees, E. Boremens. Ontario, Ok.
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Richland Township
Boremens Ok
Rope across road at Kool’s tourist camp incident alarm calls
Police were dispatched Saturday night to Kool’s tourist camp east of town on highway 68 after a rope stretched across the road was reported. Officers found a cord spanning the road and a car with youths leaving in haste. drivers could not identify who set it. Authorities warn parents and children to avoid such pranks to prevent serious consequences.
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Denis’ and
Brom
Kool’s
Black's Style Shoppers Return With Fall Line From Chicago
Mrs. Black and associates Dora Van Hilton and Grace Bauman just returned from Chicago after attending fall style shows and purchasing a new line of ladies and children's ready-to-wear and millinery. The Morrison Hotel Terrace Gardens showcased garments on living models with spotlights, highlighting fabrics and workmanship. Buyers will select garments from wholesale houses to fit regular customers, reflecting growing education in style and fabrics.
Local Chamber Directors Meet in Pella Iowa
The Chamber of Commerce directors met last Thursday August 8 to discuss paying 50 per mile for graveling about a mile and a half on Tom De Bruin road, ensuring members aren’t tied to double payments. They considered speeding repairs on Howell bridge and sending a Knoxville committee to review the contract. Farmers Co op Exchange picnic on August 15 and Farm Union on August 28 were announced with invitations to business men to close shops afternoons to attend. The board also favors friendship tours to nearby towns with possible band use.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tom de Bruin
Howell
Knoxville
Farmers Co-op Exchange
Farm Union
Pella
Board of Directors
Editorials raise questions on Dawes and tariffs at the Chronicle
The Chronicle editorial page responds to topics on Charles G. Dawes and the tariff debate and asks poignant questions about citizenship and advertising unpaid accounts. Monday morning T. H. Klein resigned from Security State Bank duties and began a vacation.
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Charles G. Dawes
Engles
Court of St. James
the Chronicle
T. H. Klein
Security State Bank
Pella Overall Factory Beehive of Activity
A visit to the Pella Overall factory reveals 40 workers producing about 50 pairs daily. Machines pass garments along a line with nine hands touching a single pair. Boss J G Klein aims to raise staff to 125 as demand grows, with plans to hire women and expand production to compete on quality and price.
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J. G. Klein
Mr. Klein
Improvements at Rolscreen Factory Spotlight
Improvements at the Rolscreen factory include racks to organize wire by size, speeding department work. A new odor removal system exchanges stale air for fresh air in the paint room, keeping air cleaner and reducing paint shop odor.
Southern Iowa Fair Run Planned Aug 21 to Sept 5
Preparations speed up for the Southern Iowa Fair as entries flood in for an exposition opening August 21 and continuing six days through September 5. Secretary J Perry Lytle reports record-breaking exhibits expected across divisions.
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Southern Iowa Fair
Southern
Iowa Fair Management
J. Perry Lytle
Marriage Licenses Issued by District Clerk Since Last Repo
The clerk of the district court issued marriage licenses to Paul W. Fast and Fern Core. Cecil Ada Pl Noralon Di, Wey x Dean Lutz, Monr Beulah Rowland. Knoxville.
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District Court
Paul W. Fast Fern Core
Cecil Ada
Noralon di Wey
Dean Lutz
Beulah Rowland
Knoxville Ween DB
Highway plan approved for paving extension west of town
The state highway commission approves the city council plan to extend paving on number 63 west of town. The council only needs to sign the agreement. The plan removes two bad corners, one at the cemetery, and grants a straighter easterly approach into the city.
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State Highway Commission
A. C. Kuyper
Collision at Leighton Road and Highway 63 Tragedy
A collision at the intersection of Leighton road and Highway 63 nine miles east of Pella seriously injures Mrs. Van Ryswyk and a two year old child from Tainter. The Pontiac driven by Ruben Lauretsen collides with a Ford touring car carrying D. Van Ryswyk and his family. The child may die. the woman has a badly cut arm and a skull fracture. Paramedics and doctors from Iowa City treat the victims at Mahaska hospital in Oskaloosa.
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Leighton Road
Pella
van Ryswyk
Tainter
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Ruben Lauretsen
Sixth Avenue
G. 8. Smith
Seventh Street
Des Moines
D. van Ryswyk
Leighton
C. I. Fox
Ray Fox
Iowa City
Pella to Exhibit at Diamond Jubilee Iowa State Fair
Pella will be well represented at the Diamond Jubilee Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 28 to 30 with C and T Van Lint, Shorthorn exhibitors, among those entering. More than 80,000 in cash premiums will be paid as 6,000 head of livestock are shown from across the United States. Livestock judging runs August 23 through 29 with daily judging sessions. The Iowa State Fair is described as the largest agricultural and livestock fair in the country, with entries at a historical high.
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Des Moines
Pella
C. And.t. van Lint
United States
Iowa
Howell Bridge Work Goes Ahead in Des Moines River
Officials say reconstruction of the Howell bridge over the Des Moines River should finish by November if labor and material meet conditions. Ten men work on the project with about 80 tons of steel and several carloads of lumber and gravel needed, and delays stem from creosoted lumber shipment and debris removal.
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Howell
Des Moines
Hotel Pella
Relics Displayed At Local Store
Hoekesma and Tromp show a collection of odd old articles in their city store windows. Highlights include a large coal heated flat iron from Mrs Dykstra Otley and a Holland brought blow pipe once used as a fire bellows. Items from Tromp family history include two tea kettles jewelry box vases pin cushion two chairs and more likely a century old.
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Hoekesma
Tromp
Mre. Dykstra
Otley
Holland
Frana Boardman
Frank Tromp
United Self Serve Store Closing Out
The United Self Serve Store operated by G. De Kock will be closed all day today to mark down all merchandise. The entire stock will be closed out at much below the regular prices. The United Self Serve Franchise has expired and Mr. De Kock has decided to make a change. The store will again be open Friday morning at which time the sale will begin.
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United Self Serve
G. de Kock
Mission Feast of Reformed Churches at West Market Square
The Mission Feast of the Reformed churches of the Classis of Pella will be held in West Market Square on August 20. Speakers include Rev J J De Boer from India and Rev James Moordyk from Arabia with others such as Timothy Kramer, Rev T W Mullenburg, and Rev William Goulooze. The Third Reformed church will handle the canteen and the arranging committee features Rev H C Jacobs, Rev B Mulder, and Rev G Menning.
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Reformed Churches
Pella
West Market Square
J. J. de Boer
India
James Moordyk
Arabia
Timothy Kramer
Kentucky Mountain Mission
T. W. Mullenburg
South Holland
Illinois
Holy Land
William Goulooze
Prairie City
Iowa
Third Reformed Church
H. C. Jacobs
B. Mulder
G. Menning
Lost Diamond Found By Child In Local Golf Course
Anna May Hoeksema, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hoeksema, found the lost diamond on a local golf links and earned 60 dollars after a community search. A reward of 50 dollars spurred several youths to hunt between the second and third tees, with 16 to 20 kids taking part and each other child receiving a dollar for effort.
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Anna May Hoeksema
Charles Hoeksema
Paul Scholte
Scholte
Pellaational Bank
Pella Public Schools Opening with Progressive High School Plans
The Pella Public Schools prepare for opening on September 6 with high school sessions at 9 00 and grade sessions at 8 30. Enrollment for new and returning students includes kindergarten for five year olds and mandatory attendance for ages seven to sixteen. High School staff changes include Mr Amidon as principal and new shop and auto mechanics offerings. Mrs Richardson will lead Normal Training, Miss Verheul math, Miss Gosse link history, Miss Thelma Kirkpatrick English and activities, with Mrs Cook leaving Commercial work to Mr Larson Town City besides continued programs.
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Pella
County Institute
Knoxville
Amidon
Richardson
Doornwaard
Kirkpatrick
Cos College
Cook
Larson
Town City
Lar
Minpolis Business College
Chicago
State University At
Towa
Pella High School Opening Promotes Education
An urging call to parents and students to enroll in Pella High School starting September 2. Emphasizes the value of a four year high school education for future success and the need to act now to avoid lifelong handicaps.
Business Men Enjoyable Luncheon at Clark's Boarding House
The Business Men's luncheon at Clark's boarding house Tuesday evening exceeded expectations. Mrs. Clark arranged a splendid menu. B. Stone of Bankers Life and E. V. Goad of the Pella Chronicle were welcomed into club circles. The evening featured story telling and good cheer amid light concern over L. W. Hartley and Prof. Sadler, who joked about cucumberitis and recovered.
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Clark
Prof. Sadler
Airplane Demonstrates City Flight Over Des Moines Area
Early Monday an airplane identified as the Good News plane of the Register Tribune company flew over the city at about 1000 feet. The flight included the staff photographer and L B Robison president of Rolscreen, who joined for the thrill and to photograph the Rolscreen plant for a Sunday advertisement. Mahaska County Old Settlers Day will be held August 23 on Penn College campus in Oskaloosa with contests and an attractive program.
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Register
Tribune Company
Des Moin
Register-Tribune
L. B. Robison
Robison
Des Moines
Pella
Mahaska County
Penn College
Oskaloosa
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Ropers
Mrs. Black
Dora van Hilton
Grace Bauman
Chiron
Iam
Tight
Highway Commission
Reformed Churches In Mission
Meni
Pella High School
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