Fire destroys T. D. Tice home in Pella
A Sunday forenoon blaze at the large East First Street residence of T. D. Tice largely destroyed the house built two decades ago by H. J. Van Vliet. The roof attic and second floor were wrecked while lower walls loosened. Origin uncertain possibly electrical. furnace fire not to blame. Contents partly saved. insurance may not cover full loss. Tenants and occupants evacuated with some salvaging. rebuilding plans await adjuster conclusions.
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Pella
T. D. Tice
East First Street
H. J. van Vliet
Mr. Tice
Tice
F. A. Gilbert
Ida Amos
Word of Appreciation for Firefighters and Volunteers
Mr and Mrs T D Tice Mr and Mrs Mensch Mr and Mrs Gilbert Miss Ida Amos thank firemen and volunteers for saving their property from a recent blaze. They express gratitude for all who aided during the labor and kindness shown to them.
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T. D, Tice
Mensch
Gilbert
Ida Amos
SAD DEATH OF CORNIE JAARSMA SAD DEATH OF CORNIE JAARSMA
Cor nie Jaarsma son of H and Mrs Jaarsma died after an appendicitis attack on Saturday while helping at the family bakery. He was nineteen, a Pella High School graduate, studying in Des Moines, and died Monday afternoon. Funeral at home and First Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Linoleum rugs advertised at Van Niewaal's.
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Cornie Jaarsma
Connie
Pella
Des Moines
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella High Wins From Tracy Team on Thanksgiving Day
Pella High overcame Tracy in a Thanksgiving football game showing team unity under Coach Amidon. Tracy’s Whit ten starred on defense and produced a few gains, but Pella kept pressure with line plays and end runs. Both teams scored in the second quarter. Pella added a late touchdown in the final period. The brisk wind and fair crowd marked a season-ending showcase.
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Pella
Amidon
Tracy
Whitten
Masons Elect Officers for Coming Year
At a regular meeting of Pella Lodge No. 58 A F and A M the election of officers for 1925 was held. T G Fultz was chosen W M Walter E Butt was chosen S W Geo H Lankelma was chosen J W B H Sack was chosen Treas W A Young was chosen Secy These officers will be installed January 8th. Christmas displays brighten Pella storefronts and Santa Claus is coming for the children.
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Pella Lodge No
A. F
A. M
T. G. Fultz
W. M
Walter E. Butt
W. Geo. H. Lankelma
J. W. B. H. Sack
Treas
W. A. Young
Sec’y
Two Speakers At Commerce Supper In Thanksgiving Week
The chamber of commerce supper was held Friday due to Thanksgiving, served by the American Legion Auxiliary. Rev. C. A. Carman of Grinnell spoke on How to Prevent the Next War, urging a shift from war as a mental habit and calling for a world with new mindsets and habits. Professor Winfield Dudgeon, from Allahabad, India, followed with life and work stories, both talks praised as high order and well received. Town White Ash Lump Coal 27¢ per bit delivered by Van derzyl Bros.
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Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Auxiliary
C. A. Carman
Grinnell
Derbyshire
Baptist Church
Carman
Galilee
Winfield Dudgeon
Central College
Ewing College
Allahabad
India
Football banquet honors Central College and Pella High
A public supper at the Memorial Building honored Central College football players and Pella High School athletes. Business leaders funded the event, the American Legion Auxiliary served, and Del De Haan led as general manager.Festivities included remarks by Prof G F Lee and coaches, with future captains announced for both teams. The gathering voted to make the banquet annual and praised improving teams and rising local interest in football.
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Memorial Building
Central College
Pella High School
Pella
American Legion Auxiliary
del de Haan
G. F. Lee
Professor Lee
F. M. Frush
R. C. Amidon
Jack Pence
Pence
Heerema
Legion Auxiliary
Pete Heerema
Fred van Doorninck
John Rouwenhorst
Andy Butt
Petie’ Grundman
George Lankelma
Busy sale at The Style Shop fueled by remodeling
The Style Shop sales event hosted by Mrs. Black has drawn long shoppers and strong demand since Friday. Friday and Saturday were described as the biggest days yet, with coats and dresses offered at large savings as remodels force changes. The advertisement notes continued discounts with a few days left to shop before rebuilding completes.
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Style Shop
Notice to settle debts from J W Van Klootwyk
Obligation to settle all outstanding accounts immediately as the creditor needs funds. If not paid, the amounts will be handed to a collector for collection.
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J. W. van Klootwyk
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Blaze
van Niewaal’s
Pella High
Masons
Santa Claus
Missionary College
Vanderzyl Bros
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