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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
3
Advertisers urge readers to stockpile coal now before cold weather raises prices. The piece notes lower summer prices for Virginia and Kentucky coal, warns of shortages and bad roads later, and argues storage protects modest budgets.
Whittier social pages describe Mrs Hattie Van Cleave visiting from Pella Iowa being hosted by Whittier College circle. Events included garden party at Hackett home with P E O Chapter B-1, tea by Mrs Chalmers Newsom, dinner by the Hacketts with Whittier officials, luncheon by Miss Esther Williams, and a Monday visit hosted by Mrs J B Seale.
Bernardus Van Ginkel died at his home at 9 00 a m Monday August 25 1924 aged 76 years 10 months and 22 days from a stroke of apoplexy He is survived by his wife Funeral services were held at 1004 West Third Street on Wednesday at two o clock Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery
Simons Leendert Simons died at his home near Peoria at 10 30 p m Sunday August 24 1924 aged 68 years 1 month and 27 days Cause cancer He is survived by three sons and one daughter one son still living in Holland from which the family came about fourteen years ago Funeral services were held at Peoria Wednesday afternoon at one o clock conducted by Rev J De Haan of Pella Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery Pella
The piece notes how American Legion and Red Cross may push for better mobilization methods after war experiences. It cites the harsh winter at Camp Cody in 1917-18 and suggests demand for a fairer, better planned system with a genuine trial.
A wide range of patriotic organizations indicate anxiety to see how their members will perform in a forthcoming world war related test. The drive highlights ongoing civic mobilization and interest in demonstrating public service readiness across communities.
Chronicle office seeks cotton bags for exchange. Trade paper or cash payment offered.
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