Fatal accident near Oskaloosa claims life of Francis Simmons
A late Thursday crash between Pella and Oskaloosa killed Francis Simmons and injured four others including Lt John Simmons of Ottumwa and Lt Paul Schultz of Chicago. Kenneth Simmons died Monday from injuries. The crash followed prior car trouble near the White Way Auto Co stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simmons
Ottumwa
Frank Simmons
Kenneth
Francis
Paul Schults
Chicago
Pella
Oskaloosa
Francis Simmons
Chronicle
White Way Auto Co
Iitumwa
Oskaloosa Hospital
Schultz
Mr. Simmons
American Mining Tool Co
Simmons & Haw Hardware Co
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
R. E. Ruckman
H. L. Trowle
Qttumwa
Local youths pass examination for military service
Names of young men from the vicinity reported to have passed the examination for military service before the county exemption board. Their records were forwarded to the district board for muster calls, listing Eugene M. Dennia Delos Witzenburg Martin , Pagrdekooper Dick Van Dusseldorp Henry Muilenburg John Jake Slot Gary T. Vogelaar Klaas Van Veen dell Jackson Delos Jelema Louis A Thomassen William Den Berger Andrew Huiser Peter H. Van Gorp Adrian Goehring Joseph Vande Kieft Aart Van Ossen Peter Van der Heide Henry Gezel Jr Joe Schippers Neal Heemstra Gradus De Kook Edward Jelama Carl Calhoun Dingeman Van Vark ier Von Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Exemption Board
Eugene M. Dennia Delos Witzenburg
Martin
Pagrdekooper
Dick van Dusseldorp
Henry Muilenburg John Jake Slot
Gary T. Vogelaar
Klaas van Veendell
Jackson Delos Jelema
Louis A, Thomassen
William den Berger
Andrew Huiser
Peter H. van Gorp
Adrian Goehring
Joseph Vande Kieft
Aart van Ossen
Peter van der Heide
Henry Gezel, Jr
Joe Schippers
Neal Heemstra
Gradus de Kook
Edward Jelama
Carl Calhoun
Dingeman van Varkier von, Jr
The Model Clothing Store Opens in Pella
A new firm in Pella opens this Saturday inviting the public to inspect an entirely new stock of men and young men’s clothing. Located on the east side of the square one door south of Vander Meulens, the shelves are filled with popular brands. Owners Wormhoudt and Kempkes are lifelong Pella residents, bringing experience and business training to earn the confidence of neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Vander Meulens
Wormhoudt
Kempkes
Thirtieth-third Iowa Volunteer Infantry Reunion Planned at Knoxville
The Thirty Third Iowa Volunteer Infantry will hold a biennial reunion in Knoxville on September 11, 12, and 13. Many Pella area men served in this regiment during the Civil War and Central College students joined the unit. Since the last gathering at Pella, several veterans have died, including Robert Kisick of Oskaloosa. The article reflects on aging veterans, honors due, and the enduring inspiration they provide to current generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty Third
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Knoxville
Pella
Central College
33D
Pella Pople
Rankin
Robert Kissick
Oskaloosa
Plowman Tractor Demonstration At Local Farm
The Pella Motor Co. showcased the Plowman Tractor at George Van Vark farm east of town drawing two 14 inch plows through dry ground. Spectators were impressed and foresee farmers in the area adopting tractors for field work next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Motor Co
George van Vark
Fire Alarm at East Liberty Street Home
Fire department responded to a blaze at George Sterrenberg's East Liberty street home Friday noon. A gasoline or oil stove started the fire, which confined to a scorched screened porch with little other damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sterrenberg
East Liberty Street
Public Lumber Sale by Third Reformed Church
On the church premises at 2:00 p m Saturday September 1 1917 the Third Reformed church will sell the used lumber from the stables after recent stables were removed as listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Wheat Agent to Aid Farmers in Winter Wheat Campaign
The Federal Department of Agriculture sends Special Wheat Agent Roy O. Westley to assist Governor Harding and the County Council of Defense. He will help farmers obtain seed, sell surplus wheat, and promote homegrown seed. Cards are being distributed to gather seed lists. contact Township Defense Chairman W. H. Vander Ploeg or county chair Earl Bellamy if you need a card or wish to reach the agent. He will be in the area the week after the fair in Pella and Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Harding
Council of Defense
Federal Department of Agriculture
Roy O. Westley
Harding
Defense Council
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Pella
Knoxville
School Notes Outlines Teachers And New Legislation
Miss Halle Neyenesch leaves for a year due to her mother’s illness and Mrs Alice Fennema of Monroe is named as replacement. New laws require night schools at public expense for ten or more petitioners and raise tuition paid by country districts to five dollars per pupil who completes eighth grade. The public school opens September 10 with compulsory attendance for under sixteen, and kindergarten offered for five-year-olds. Assigned teachers across all buildings are listed along with the superintendent. Parents are reminded of a truancy rule enacted last year, risking loss of lowest semester credits for repeated absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chicago
U. S. Commissioner of Education
United States
America
Halle Neyenesch
Alice ‘Fennema
Monroe
Miss Jones
Verhoul
Guthrie
Reinertson
Robbins and Hinton
Webster Building
Dora Bootsma
Bootsma
Lautenbach
Fennema
Byram
Grant
Brooks
Garden Club meeting for entrants Friday at 3
Notice to Garden Club invites all children who entered the garden club to meet in the women's club room on Friday at 3 00 p m By order of Mrs C F Aschenbrenner president of the Women's Federated Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Women’s Club
C. F. Aschenbrenner
Pres
Women's Federated Club
Port Office Labor Day Holiday Hours 1917
Port office windows will be open on Labor Day September 8 1917 from 9:00 a m to 2:30 p m. The notice specifies limited hours for the holiday with no other services noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Office
Record Breaking Meeting on College Campus
On Friday, August 24, a large turnout gathered on the college campus for an annual event. Clear skies, a well prepared platform and dining booths marked a well organized day with Rev. Ph. Meengs chairing. Speakers emphasized evangelization and global Christian unity across denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Third Reformed Church
Ph. Meengs
Reformed Church of
Prairie City
de Bruine
P. Brank
America
van Ess
Otley
E. Hubregste
John van Ess
A. L. Warnshuts
Rev. Warnshule
China
Republic of China
Russia
Mission Collection Aids Kingdom Extension Efforts
The afternoon and evening Mission meeting raised 1060 dollars, with the canteen profits after expenses totaling 425 dollars, bringing the grand total to 1485 dollars for the Mission work. The message prays that gifts and words will bless all who attended. Gv. DL.
Iowa Weather and Crop Bulletin August 28 1917
The week was cool and very dry across Iowa with light frost in the northwest on the 28th. Threshing and outdoor work favored by the conditions, but plowing hampered by dryness. Corn progress is late but satisfactory given cool weather. yield depends on next six weeks. Late potatoes precarious without rain in two weeks. Grasshoppers depleted meadows in southern counties. pasturage short and stock feeding common. GEO. M. CHAPPEL, Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Baptist Church Calls Pastor for Pella Church
The Baptist church in Pella extended a call to Rev. Robert Carroll of Houston Texas to become pastor. Carroll, a noted Bible student, previously served Ft. Dodge and Cherokee in Iowa and did mission work in northwest Iowa where he helped organize many churches. Members from the northwest praise him highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carroll
Houston
Tex
The
Baptist Church of
Pella
Texas
Mr. Carroll
A. le Grand
Baptist Church
Carroll
Iowa
Ft. Dodge
Cherokee
Kempkes and De Vries Wed In Quiet Home Ceremony
Mr Tunis Kempkes and Miss Janet De Vries wed at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday August 29 at the De Vries home in Pella. Rev C De Leeuw officiated as only immediate family attended. Kempkes, longtime assistant postmaster, recently left the post to join Model Clothing with Lon Wormhoudt. They plan a Des Moines wedding trip and will reside on West Washington Street. Chronicle offers best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis Kempkes
Janet de Vries
J. H. de Vries
C. de Leeuw
Kempkes
Pella
New Model Clothing
Lon B. Wormhoudt
Des Moines
West Washington Street
T. Kempkes
The
Chronicle
Church Gathering Before Conference Services
The pastor invites all members and friends to attend both morning and evening services next Lord's Day. The day’s topics, God willing, include Looking areas.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Model Clothing Store
Uncle Sam's Department, of Agriculture
Missionary Rally of Reformed Churches of
Via
de Vries
M. E. Church
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