Hickle in Critical Crash Near Milo
John Hickle a 36 year old foreman and World War veteran lies with a broken back after a car struck his truck two miles south of Milo on Saturday night. He remains conscious but paralyzed from the waist down as doctors plan X rays and possible operation with Des Moines specialists. His wife is dead and he has two young children.
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John Hickle
Mater Hospital
Milo
Hickle
Bert Connor
Geo. H. Wagner Rendering Works
Knoxville
Connor
Knoxville Journal
Highway 63 Meeting Organized in Kirksville Missouri
A rally on Saturday August 6 1927 in Kirksville MO formed an association to promote traffic on Federal Highway No 63 crossing Missouri Louisiana Arkansas Iowa and Minnesota. Officers elected include Prof J E Wrench president Rosco Gooding vice president and E L Barnes secretary treasurer with a plan of action committee named along with directors L E Slate J Stoddard and E L Barnes.
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Kirksville
United States
Missouri
Louisiana
Arkansas
Iowa
Minnesota
America
J. E. Wrench
Columbia
Rosco Gooding
la Plata
E. L. Barnes
Charlie Miller
F.L. Warder
Fremont
James Devitt
Oskaloosa
L. E. Slate
Legion aids Hickle accident relief in Knoxville area
John Hickle a 36 year old World War veteran and father of two was seriously injured when his truck was struck while cranking it near Milo. He is paralyzed with multiple broken ribs and a broken back, seeks funds for urgent care and possible transfer to Mercy Hospital Des Moines for an emergency operation. The American Legion mobilized aid, highlighting wartime discharge benefits and ongoing relief funds for veterans and their families.
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John Hickle
Knoxville
Milo
Hickle
Pella
Journal
American Legion
Harry Awtry
Legion
Harry
Mercy
Mercy Hospital, Des Moines
Spain
United States
Kansas City
Chicago
Des Moines
Mr. Hickle
the Chronicle
Sunday School Exchange at Pella Furniture Co
The Sunday school class of Miss Cornelia Hospers will hold an exchange next Saturday afternoon at the Pella Furniture Co.
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Cornelia Hospers
Pella Furniture Co
Corsette and Corset Notice For Fashionelle Spirella 511 Franklin
Notice advertising Fashionelle 3 in 1 Corsalette and Princess Corset made to order and Spirella Corset. Located at 511 Franklin Street, phone Red 277. Mrs Nella er.
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Fashionelle
Franklin Street
Nella Er
Natural gas well found near Solon Iowa
A gas well on a Solon farm may be developed after Ernest Fiala was seriously burned by ignited fumes from a six foot opening. While drilling a post hole he encountered escaping gas and lit a match, causing an explosion that hurled him several feet and burned his face and body. Fire control measures were then taken to halt the flames.
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Solon
Iowa
Ernest Fiala
Fiala
Abundant Rain Brings Relief to Southeastern Iowa
A weekend and Tuesday rainfall eased drought across southeastern Iowa, with over an inch in a day helping grass and corn. In Pella the shower paused paving by J S McLaughlin & Sons, leaving three blocks on north Main and several streets still unfinished, while crosswalks remained torn up and driving was hindered by wet streets and barricades.
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Pella
Towa
J. S. McLaughlin & Sons
Town
North Broadway
Broadway
North Main Street
Osage Oska loosa Dam Gate Fails In Flood Channel
The Oska loosa water plant reports the reinforced concrete control gate of the 1923 dam on the South Chiquaqua river has cracked and broken, with abutments split. Engineers from Ottumwa inspect as city officials seek causes while water flow remains unobstructed in the new channel.
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New South Chiquaqua River
Oskaloosa
Water Board
Horace Brown
Ottumwa
J. M. Timbrell
C. A. Williams
Carl Mayer
Oskaloosa Herald
Breakdowns End Civil War Vet Revered Minister’s Strain
Rev F N Byram 83 year old Civil War veteran who cared for an invalid wife last week collapsed under stress. Taken by son and son in law to Knoxville insane commission then to Mt Pleasant state hospital. Byram moved to Pella 17 years ago from colporteur work for American Baptist Publication Society. earlier pastor of southeastern Iowa churches and occasionally preached funerals. He was known for unusual physical strength and even drove his automobile on long trips.
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F. N. Byram
Kenneth
Knoxville
State Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Byram
Pella
American Baptist Publication Society
Iowa
Two Women Hurt as Ford Turns Over Near Otley
Mrs. Wm. Van Baale and Mrs. W. J. Lubberden suffered injuries when the Lubberden family Ford Sedan toppled on loose gravel near Otley. Arm injuries required stitches. one woman appeared partially paralyzed though no bones were broken. Mr. Lubberden and three children were unscathed as top tore off and glass shattered. The engine survived. the car was driven to town. The first responders, Mr. Foster the Hedrick postmaster, carried them to Pella for treatment.
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Wm. van Baale
W. J. Lubberden
Lubberden
Foster
Hedrick
Pella
Farm Bureau and Cooperative Exchange Picnic
Marion and Mahaska County Farm Bureau units in cooperation with Pella Farmers Exchange plan a picnic in Pella Iowa on August 24 The program opens with a 10 00 a m band concert Mayor De Haan welcomes the crowd A T Vander Waal responds D L Swanson will speak on Cooperative Livestock Marketing at 1125 a m Afternoon features Mahaska County Farm Bureau Orchestra short addresses by Willis Krizer and W A Hollowell and a talk on Community Building by Mrs Chas Sewell Additional music by 4 H club members Fifty dollars in prizes offered for games and contests All farmers business and professional people and their families in Marion and Mahaska counties invited to attend
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Marion
Mahaska
Mahaska County Farm Bureau Orchestra
Willis Krizer
Mahaska County Farm Bureau
W. A. Hollowell
Marion County Farm Bureau
Chas. Sewell
Indiana
American Farm Bureau Federation
Death Comes Sudden to Jacob De Ronde
Jacob De Ronde died unexpectedly about four oclock Thursday afternoon August 11 while living with his son-in-law Jella Jelsma and family. He was 75 years 2 months and 28 days old. After tea he walked to view paving work then returned and collapsed on the porch where his grandson sat. A physician arrived soon after but he showed no life. He is survived by his daughter and two sons. Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Christian Reformed church and interment was at Oakwood cemetery.
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Jacob de Ronde
Jella Jelsma
Mr. de Ronde
de Ronde
Oakwood Cemetery
Monroe Highway Damage Dispute With County Board
Monroe Mirror reports a city council spat over damage claims tied to primary road No 63. The council says county supervisors promised aid but denied it in a subsequent meeting, urging the state highway commission to handle the case as disputed ground along Wolcott property caused trees and property damage during road construction.
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County Board of Supervisors
Wolcott
Cross & Hammill
Newton
Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Monroe Mirror
Picnic Program for Central Park in Pella
A detailed agenda for the Farmers Cooperative Exchange of Pella and Farm Bureau picnic in Central Park, Pella on Wednesday August 24. Highlights include a band concert at 10:00, welcome addresses by Mayor Simon De Haan and W A Hollowell, a keynote on co operative livestock marketing, basket dinner, multiple county farm bureau officials speaking, performances by Mahaska County Farm Bureau Orchestra and 4 H Club Girls, and games with 50 dollars in prizes.
Farewell Word From Traveling Friend
A resident announces a sailing trip on August 20 to visit France Holland and Switzerland. He bids farewell to many friends, wishes them the best, and hopes to meet again in good health on his return.
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France
Holland
Switzerland
New Flag Poles for the Schools in Three Counties
County Superintendent Sadie Batten and the Schee Flag Fund trustees met in Oskaloosa to plan a $10,000 program of steel flag poles for rural and consolidated schools in Marion Mahaska and Keokuk counties. Poles 30 feet and 50 feet respectively will be installed, with delivery to county seats arranged for August 1928, honoring the Thirty-Third Iowa Infantry and providing perpetual funding for patriotic supplies.
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Sadie Batten
L. D. Batten
Oskaloosa
Schee Flag Fund
Two Terrace Inn
A. Cooper
M. J. Cruzen
Harriet Cruzen
Erma L. Krout
Knoxville
Harry S. McVicker
Sigourney
Halstead
Ben Cruzen
Mahaska
Marion
Keokuk
George Schee
Primghar
O’brien County
Iowa
Marion County
Knoxville Express
Legionnaires Attend Des Moines Convention Parade
About twenty Legionnaires from Pella attended the American Legion state convention in Des Moines this week. Most went for the business meeting with delegates, while Tuesday brought a parade dampened by morning rain. The convention continued all night Tuesday, with some returning home just in time for Wednesday work.
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Pella
Des Moines
The
American Legion
Narrow Escape From Death By Lightning
Shannon City workers Kelly Loughead and Ivan Cort recount a near fatal lightning strike last Thursday. Returning to Alva Wilson’s home in his car, they avoided a direct hit as a 18 inch tree was struck, with a sliver flying toward a nearby catalpa. Alva Wilson felt his arm burn, others felt electricity tingling, and the group credits rubber tires for the safe halt in the driveway.
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Shannon City
Kelly Loughead
Ivan Cort
G. B. Wilson
Alva Wilson
Wilson
Alva
Catalpa
Titian’s early pictures pale beside later works
A Minnesota exchange laments youth’s gloom hinting at uneven cheeks while noting Titian’s early paintings were likely poorer than his later pieces after much practice. The remark contrasts rough beginnings with matured mastery, showcasing a sentiment about artistic improvement.
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Minnesota
Titian
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Marion, Mahaska
Keokuk Counties
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