Local notes on arrests and community life in Pella area
Local item details J. B. Wilson, Mrs Cornelia Wilson, Mrs Kaldenberg, and Chas Dennis chasing suspects in Jasper county jail regarding bogus checks. Other town news covers land prices near Miller, Des Moines visitors, theater events, church fundraisers, school staff changes, and various visits between Pella and nearby towns. A rescue dog incident, band concert earnings, and a long list of residents visiting relatives are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Pella Becomes Focus of National Paramount Campaign
The campaign aims to put Pella on the map by promoting better moving pictures. Mr. Sigman travels to Des Moines and Omaha to secure top films for the Ladies Federated Club, which backs season ticket sales to support National Paramount and Aircraft Week boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigman
Alamo Theatre
National Paramount
Artcraft
United States
Canada
Pella
Des Moines
Omaha
Ladies Federated Club
Paramount and
Leighton Social Roundup Shifts Between Pella and Hull
Leighton residents share visits with relatives in Pella Oskaloosa and Hull. Miss Allie Kooiman of Pella spends time with family then travels to Hull for a week with Barney Otten. Mrs. Lewis VanRoekel and Inez visit J B Vandery in Oskaloosa. Kate Verros assists at DeJong home. Mrs Baron suffers a stairs fall while visiting Leighton family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Anderson
Cedar Rapids
J. C. Mitten
Pella
H. E. DeReus
Camp Stuart
Camp Lewis
Wash
Camp Bodge
Camp Dodge
Allie Kooiman
Benjema
B. Groenendyke
Albert DeJong
Jennie
Hull
Iowa
Barney Otten
Lewis VanRoekel
Inez
J. B. Vandery
Oskaloosa
Clara DeJong
Kate Verros
Jennie Sedrel Mentioned At Home In Tuesday Update
Jennie Sedrel was noted at her home Tuesday afternoon as Sunday school picnic activities were held the same day and drew good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Henry Grundman
Jennie Sedrel
Pella Reaches Finals in Prairie City Tournament
Pella edged Maxwell 4 to 2 in the Prairie City morning game to advance to the finals. Final opponent and final score were not known as press time arrived.
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Prairie City
Pella
Maxwell
Government opens civil service exams to honorably discharged service
Attorney General opinion clears legality of reopening civil service exams for soldiers sailors and marines whose tests were closed due to military service. Civil Service Commission will allow those discharged before and after August 1 1919 to participate in pending or announced exams with existing eligibles lists. A 60 day window from August 1 1919 or from discharge applies for each group.
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Civi Service Commission
United States
Civil Service Commission
Attorney General
Congress
America
Leaky potatoes shown in films illustrate disease source
A U S Department of Agriculture film explains the leak disease in potatoes. Wounds from digging forks and removing second growths create infection points. The film warns against storing or shipping wounded tubers with sound ones and showcases California potato industry practices and preventive methods.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
California Delta
California
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J. H. Cole
Miller
H. W. Fleming
T. Smorenburg
B. VanHaalen
Carl Clark
Fairbank
Rev. J. C. Clark
Wm. Veldhuizen
Prire City
Logan Hendricks
Porter
Rube Brand
Logan
Sam DeCook
Bobbie
John den Adel
Franklin Street
Main
John VerMeer
J. G. VerMeer
Delia Timmerman
Beatrice Timmerman
Grand Rapids, Mich
A. Waechter
Anna Hunt
Anna
Etta
New Sharon
Wm. VanRheenen
Lawrence
D. Roland
Fannie Gerritsen
Chicago
John Blom
Eddyville
Marie Lauterbach
Hollis Byram
Miss Byram
W. J. VanVark
Baby
A. H. Clark
Charles Marsh
Ainsworth
Henry van Spanckeren
Mesa, Ariz
Jay Kempkes
Everett
Elizabeth Kempkes
R. F. Hart
Newton
Dora Hynes
Mrs. D. Hynes
Henry Roovaart
H. F. Johnson
Ottumwa
Dorothy Wormhoudt
Cornelia Hospers
Winona Lake
Ind
Zendingsfeest
Christian Reformed Churches
F. R. Gambell and
M. van derLinden
Wm. VanArkel
Little Son
Josephine Grandin
F. M. Frush
Harriet
Professor Frush
Martin Englesma
Mr. Englesma
James E. Brouwer
Worthington, Minn
B. VanLissel Af Chandler
Minn
C. E. Clark
State University
Lander
Wyo
VanZante Bros
D. D. Dailey
Clarence VanVark
Glen
Orin James
G. T. Tyselling
West First Street
Lillie Giles
John Roorda
Henry van Oostrum
Tipton, Oklo
J. A. den Hoedt of
Monroe
H. Viersen, Sr
H. Jr
Minnesota
Twin Cities
Chalmers
White Way Auto Co
Kate Kamp
Tribune
Kans
Leighton
E. Hollebrands
Love Bros. H. S
Puritan Drug Co
Heerema Bros
Spreek
Kuyper
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