Ella Commerce Chamber Meets Discusses Proposals
The Ella Commerce Chamber gathered at the Memorial Building Thursday evening to review year long progress under President F. M. Frush and committees. Members heard of propositions from outside parties and considered future joint events such as a harvest banquet with the Farm Bureau and road improvement projects on Sully road. Mayor Fultz spoke on street and alley conditions, noting weed clearance and waste dumping complaints, and highlighted limited sanitation funding under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial
Chamber of ‘Commerce
F. M. Frush
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
We Parm Bureau
C. of C
Farm Bureau
Farm Organization
Arie Klyn
H. P. van Gorp
Sully
Bussey
van Gorp
Fultz
Oskaloosa Band Delights Pella Concert
The Iowa Brigade Band of Os kaloosa directed by Wilhelm Read gave a large, enjoyable concert in Pella Tuesday evening. The program was varied with the Barber of Seville overture by Rossini noted as the best. tenor Hazelton Williams sang two numbers including A Cottage Small by a Waterfall. the audience heard clearly. The editor hopes the band visits again next season and offers a hearty welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Brigade Band of
Oskaloosa
Wilhelm Read
Pella
Rossini
Read
Hazelton Williams
Hanley
Teacher Back From Year In Honolulu
Miss Anna Hospers returned from a year teaching in Hawaii and visiting relatives at 807 Main Street. She plans to leave this week for Idaho to become state supervisor for rural schools, traveling the state to visit rural schools. Prior to Idaho she taught at the Idaho Normal School, and once taught at Dickinson State Normal School in North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hospers
Territorial Schools of
Hawaii
Honolulu
G. Hospers
Main Street
Idaho
Miss Hospers
Herwynen Picnic Draws Big Crowd in Grove
The Herwyners gathered in a southeast Pella grove for a large picnic once part of the Herwynsch gebuur. Attendance估计 ranged up to a thousand or more, with visitors from South Dakota and several Iowa towns. Morning events were in Herwynen language under D. G. Zan Zante, featuring Psalm 103, Rev. J. De Haan, John Blom, and Leon Hackett. Afternoon talks included Don Van Zee from Arizona, D. G. Van Zante, and C. Ver Ploeg, ending with prayers and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Iowa
Newton
Prairie City
Sully
Oskaloosa
Albia
Bussey
Eddyville
Fatherland
D. G. Zan Zante
John Blom
Leon Hackett
Herwynen
Don van Zee
Arizona
D. GC. van Zante
Pella
C. Ver Ploeg
Oskaloo
Auto wreck injures woman and kills dog near Eddyville
Mrs Marion Slycord remains at Ma haska hospital with a fractured left arm after the Slycord car overturned on a detour beyond the Mc Kinley hill this forenoon. Two other occupants escaped with minor injuries. The Slycord dog was crushed and killed. Police surmise the driver became confused turning the corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Slycord
Mahaska Hospital
Slycord
Eddyville
McKinley Hill
Oskaloosa Herald
Pella Chamber Encourages Inventors Amid Local Industry Growth
Pellas Chamber of Commerce reports strong interest from inventors as two first class manufacturing firms were acquired this year. At a recent meeting, three proposals—including an affordable washing machine venture, Korola assembly project, and an adjustable school desk—were presented for consideration. The organization will not invest but will back legitimate efforts and help attract capital, while noting patent and legal risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Metabo A Oo
Korola
Korala
F. M. Frush
Frush
Kempkes
Chamber backs meritorious factory proposals for capital
The text notes that capital for new factories comes when promoters have a solid proposition and the chamber of commerce will lend its influence and support to those showing merit. It emphasizes the chamber’s readiness to back credible, well-founded projects.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pella Canning Plant Sets Start Date Next Week
The Pella canning plant will begin packing sweet corn on Monday August 30. The season runs about two weeks late vs average as the company holds about 400 acres under contract. Farmers are reluctant to grow sweet corn despite its higher pay and lighter land toll per state agricultural figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
State Agricultural Department
Woodrow Washing Expert to Lecture at Vogelaar Store
Charles H. Fitz, a home laundering expert from Newton and soon to be part of Woodrow Washing Machine Co, will speak on the chemistry of washing at Vogelaar's store in Pella Friday at 3:00 PM. The event features a live demonstration, word-building prizes from "Woodrow Washer" letters, Rinso soap giveaways, free admission, and seating arranged for a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Fitz
Gary T. Voge
Pella
Fitz
Woodrow Manufacturing Company of
Newton
Woodrow Washing Machine Company
Mr. Vogelaar
Vogelaar
Death of George Ulrich in Denver duties funeral set
George Ulrich son of Mr and Mrs Fred Ulrich died in Denver Colo at one oclock Tuesday afternoon August 24 funeral services will be held Friday at two oclock at the Second Reformed church in Pella. He left Pella years ago seeking a milder climate for lung trouble and spent time in sanitariums in the mountain states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ulrich
Fred Ulrich
Denver
Colo
Pella
Second Reformed Church
Colorado
el Paso
George
John Ulrich Sr
Rolscreen Machinery Moves to Pella
The Rolscreen Company moved its machinery to Pella last week, with Des Moines transfer firms hauling loads by truck. A 15 ton machine drew special attention, long delays caused by wagon breaks, but the unit is now in its new factory position. Offices remain finishing, but the firm plans to be fully settled by September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Des Moines
Tranfer Company
Chronicle
Rosscreen Company
Overall Company Adds New Machines
The Pella Overall Company enjoys prosperity and will operate on a larger scale. Manager J. G. Klein reports new machinery added to speed up work and meet growing demand. The firm maintains many traveling salesmen and a sizable plant workforce, sustaining local employment in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Overall Company
J. G. Klein
Pella
Rain Delays Mahaska Paving Projects Near Eddyville
Rain slowed paving on the Eddyville road delaying progress on the Mahaska project. Before Sunday rain 482 yards of concrete had been laid and 172 more yards were poured earlier that morning. A second grading crew from Perry, Kansas, was due to arrive to start work toward the Marion county line with fresh crews expected within a week. The company aims to pave 8 or 9 miles of the Pella road from Leighton and the 3.5 mile White Way stretch near Oskaloosa before resurfacing the Pella end. Public opening of the first 0.5 mile of Eddyville paving is planned for Sunday, August 29, shortening the detour by about a mile and a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddyville
American Paving Corporation
Perry
Kan
Marion County
Kansas
Pella
Leighton
Oskaloosa
M. R. Homer
Paving Company
Eddyville Road
Removal Notice to New Office on Square Grounds
I have moved my office into my own building on the north side of the square, the former home of Dr. Keables. I can be found on the ground floor at the southeast entrance to the building. J. J. Sybenga M. D.
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Dr. Keables
J. J. Sybenga
M. D
Pretty Birthday Party For Miss Nancy Renaud
Miss Nancy R Renaud celebrated her birthday on Monday August 23 with a 6:30 dinner for friends. Orange decor featured nasturtium accents, orange ribbons, and place cards praising each guest. A four course dinner followed, with games and warm wishes for many more birthdays.
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Nancy R. Renaud
Misses Jane
Martha Gosselink
Jeanette Dekker
Lillian Payne
Ruth Lautenbach
Betty Wesselink
Antoinette Vander Ploeg
Florence Boot
Pella
Jeanetta van Gorp
Otley
Grace Terpstra
Galesburg
Speech on Agriculture at Pella Public Square
Mr Tolbert president of the Farm Union of North Dakota will speak at the band stand in the public square at Pella at 3 00 p m Saturday August 28 The public is cordially invited to attend and hear an interesting and timely talk. J W Adair President Louis Van Haaf ten Secretary
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Tolbert
Farm Union of North Dakota
Pella
J. W. Adair
Louis van Haaften
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Ella Commerce Chamber Meets
Oskaloosa Band
Netherlands
Auto
Woman
Dog
Woodrow
Farm Bureau and Cooperative Exchange
Grandman
A. L. Ames
Tama County
Producers Commission Association of Chicago
Ames
Jacob de Haan
Ila Fox
Nancy Renaud
Agriculture
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