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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1924

Page

4

Veterans Puzzled Over Defense Test Plans

The August meeting of Van Veen Van Hemert Post 89 American Legion discussed the Defense Test scheduled for September 12. Members seek guidance from officials, plan to promote public recognition with flags, and prepare to participate in Ottumwa convention events. Four delegates and four alternates will attend, with drum corps in uniform, meeting at 7 am August 26 to travel and parade.

van Veen- van Hemert American Legion State Legion Ottumwa Kempkes Seventh Army Corps Secretary of War van Veen-Van Hemert Chronicle Kendall Legion Drum and Bugle Corps Legion Post Club

Loftus Comstock Weds Florence Vanderzee in Des Moines

Loftus Comstock and Miss Florence Vanderzee of Oskaloosa married Saturday at 7 PM in Des Moines at the Steinway flats, home of Mrs. Earl Chase. Rev. Dins mort officiated. They plan a honeymoon to Dubuque and will reside in Oskaloosa after September 15 at 415 South First Street. Both are prominent locally. she is daughter of A Vanderzee, he of Hud Comstock, recently with Mahaska County Bank.

A. Vanderzee South First St Hud Comstock Mahaska County Bank Oskaloosa Herald

Marriage Announced for Ella Donai and John Smith

Friends in Pella report the Knoxville wedding of Miss Ella June Donai and John Payne Smith set for eight o'clock Saturday evening August 16 in Knoxville. Donai, a Pella High School graduate and daughter of L. M. Donai, is noted as a local favorite. Smith's occupation is not provided. The Chronicle offers best wishes.

Pella Knoxville Ella June Donai John Payne Smith Pella High School L. M. Donai

Mrs Klein Dies of Pneumonia at 33

Mrs Richard Klein died at 9 20 a m Saturday August 16 of pneumonia aged 33 11 5 She is survived by her husband and four children two boys and two girls Funeral services were held Monday at 12 30 at the home and 1 30 at the Third Reform church Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.

Richard Klein Third Reformed Church Oakwood Cemetery

Death of Mrs G W Vander Wilt Des Moines

Relatives in Pella learned Sunday of the death of Mrs. G. W. Vander Wilt of Des Moines at 10:30 a m at the Methodist hospital Des Moines Cancer was the cause and her husband died two years ago Survived by one son and one daughter There are two sisters Mrs J H Stubenrauch and Mrs B Gerritsen both of Pella and a number of nephews and nieces Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Dunn Funeral Parlors Des Moines and interment was at Des Moines.

Pella G. W. Vander Wilt Des Moines Methodist Hospital J. H. Stubenrauch B. Gerritsen Dunn

Why Women Use Glycerine Mixture Adlerika Claim

Women favor a glycerine and buckthorn bark mix in Adlerika for rapid action on both upper and lower bowels. The ad claims it removes all gases and poisons, aids obstinate constipation, guards against appendicitis, and works in THN minutes. The Ideal Pharmacy.

Rural teachers listed by Indiana and surrounding townships

A lengthy roster lists rural teachers by township and village across Marion, Knox, Liberty, Polk, Summit, Swan, Union, and Washington areas, including names such as Dorothy Snow, Georgia Roorda, Lois Douglas, Laura Taggart, Ruth Linscott, Bessie Williams, Hazel Harkin, Tyrene Chrismore, Vera Covey, Minnie Colyn, Hattie Harmsen, and many others, with many schools marked as reported or not reported. The document enumerates numerous principal and teacher assignments, some with missing data, across multiple townships and villages.

Clay Center Dorothy Snow Eureka Georgia Knoxville Brownley Lela Galvin Burr Oak Edith Mulky Randall Buckeye Mary Crouch Elm Ridge Mary Christ Fairview Pauline Stittsworth Georgia Ridge Hazel Harkin Fee Mildred Covey North Flagler Bertha Augustine South Flagler Henry Slykhuis Lincoln Iva van Loon Liberty Grayce Robinson Maple Grove Joy Black Pleasant Ridge Ruth Mumma Pleasant Grove Ellen Fitzpatrick Rising Tyrene Chrismore Salem Mary For Sadie Batten Summit Township Cincinnati Edna Jack Fair Oaks Henrietta Gaass Pleasant View Mabel McConeghey Vera Bruce Richland Summit Grace Pannekoek Valley Carolyn Brummel Swan Township Bunker Hill Thelma Viers O. K Myrna Proffit West Pella Union Township Ora Dell Burl Mottern Rees—Reda Martin Union Blaine Cecil Galvin Clark Alys Litchfield Washington Township Elm Grove Edith Agan Fillmore Miriam Fletcher Gosport Daisy Black New Albany Merle Witt Veneta Grimes Mary McCombs Otley Marie Muilenberg Charlene Scheele Red Rock Ruby Richerd

Wulffraat Divorce Petition Filed in Marion County Iowa

Agatha Cornelia Wulffraat seeks a divorce from Carl Johan Wulffraat on grounds of non support and desertion. The petition will be on file by August 21, 1924, with the September 1924 term of the Marion County District Court to begin September 30, 1924 at Knoxville. Signed in Pella Iowa August 11 1924 by attorney Geo G Gaass.

Carl Johan Wulffraat District Court of the State of Iowa Marion County District Court of Knoxville Pella Geo. G. Gaass Atorney

FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT AT RED ROCK

Sunday crash near Red Rock left Mrs. Frank Adams dead by Monday night. Lloyd Buttrey and wife injured, Mrs Buttrey with a fractured limb and dislocated hip, Mr Buttrey with a deep leg gash and possible internal injuries. Mr Adams escaped minor bruises. Mrs Adams survived by two daughters, parents Mr and Mrs Buttrey, two sisters, and a brother. Buttreys cared for at Knoxville hospital. Funeral for Mrs Adams held Wednesday afternoon at Red Rock church.

Red Rock Frank Adams Lloyd Buttrey Buttrey Mr. Buttrey Mr. Adams Adams

Miss Marie Wickhart Visits Otley Relatives Tuesday

Miss Marie Wickhart traveled to Otley for a visit with relatives on Tuesday, staying with family and catching up on local news during her stay.

Marie Wickhart Otley

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