Arm Amputation in Valley Junction Rail Accident
Rock Island brake man Ross Schakel of Pella lost his left arm at the shoulder in a yard accident at Valley Junction Sunday evening. He was taken to Mercy hospital and is reported to be doing fairly well. Relatives learned of the injury when a freight train arrived the next morning. Schakel, who has worked for the railroad a little over a year, previously lived in Valley Junction and Pella, with his wife and baby now residing in Pella.
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Ross Schakel
Rock Island
Pella
Valley Junction
Ross
Chariton
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
America Express Co
Railroad Co
Rts
Milkh Goat Industry Shows High Returns in Community
A local feature on the milk goat industry led by Mr. Jacob DeHaan Sr highlights strong interest and potential profits. Breeders report investing about 150 dollars per goat, earning 75 to 100 dollars yearly from milk at ten cents per quart, plus 50 to 200 dollars from kids, totaling 125 to 300 dollars annually with minimal costs. Examples from Pasadena and Uplands show sizable incomes and growing herds.
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Jacob DeHaan
DeHaan
Pasadena
Cali
Uplands
Anothr
Redlands
City Council Meeting Reports Smooth Finances
City council met with full attendance to attend a lecture course at the high school. Finance committee audited bills totaling 3885.60 and approved payment. Treasurer reported a balance of 12358.98. Meeting lasted about thirty minutes and adjourned.
ALETHIAN PLAY Christmas Eve at High School
Christmas Eve comedy drama in three acts runs Thursday evening December 13 at the high school auditorium. George Francis Sadler directs with leads Florence Wiley and Leppeltak. supporting by Orville LeVan Louis Kuyper Johann Schmidt and others. Admission 25 cents tax included.
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George Francis Sadler
Florence Wiley
Leppeltak
Orville LeVan
Louis Kuyper
Johann Schmidt
Herman Ostendorf
Fernsmith
Connie Duiker
Bess van Spanckeren
Dave Bogard
Arthur Renaud
Ady
Helen Grover and Paul Grandia wed at home
Wedding held Wednesday November 28 at 7 00 PM in the Grover home. Rev Robert Carroll officiated in a quiet ceremony before the immediate family. Grandia a Garden City Feeder Company employee and Helen Grover a popular young woman received heartfelt congratulations from The Chronicle.
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J. W. Grover
Helen
Paul Grandia
Robert Carroll
Goandia i
Garden City
the Chronicle
Revival Meetings At M. E. Church
Evangelistic meetings are held at the M. E. church each evening at 7 30 oclock conducted by the pastor and growing in interest. The public is cordially invited to attend these meetings.
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M. E
Note of Thanks for Belgians Aid and Donations
A note of thanks expresses gratitude to those who assisted with new garments, boxes, dress making, and monetary and clothing donations for the Belgians. Special thanks are given to Mr. Van Gorp for an auto truck and two helpers delivering boxes to the depot.
Building Plans Will Materialize for Central College
The Executive Board approved continuing building operations for Central College, with over half funding secured. A new library will be dedicated early next year, the Ladies' Dormitory sod in February, and gymnasium construction soon after. Citizens urged timely support, while students and local teams like Camp Dodge and Chicago clubs prepare for events with music and a 30-member squad led by Geo. VerSteeg and F. Den Adel.
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Pella
Staat Vast
Liberty Loans
Red Cross
Central
Rkers
Pella Tigers Basketball Season Preview
Do you want to see good basketball this season Pella Tigers offer a promising squad. The club has funded itself for a decade with loyal local support and minimal outside donations. The team has rarely profited from gate receipts but played for sport and pride winning against few tough foes. They plan more varied rivals including Camp Dodge Penn College and perhaps Ohio Illinois teams stacking a busy schedule. The first game may be in ten days versus LeMars College Penn College or the 839th Machine Gun Battalion Camp Dodge.
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Pella Tigers
Tigers
Pella
Ottumwa Y
Nebraska Wesleyans
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Ohio
Illinois
Camp Dodge
Penn College
Central
Pela
LeMars College
More Books for Soldiers to Librarians of Iowa
A War Service appeal notes cooperative town libraries have greatly aided Camp Dodge and other southern camps. It urges a broad fundraising campaign from all citizens to fill library needs, citing idle books already donated and the value of visits to camps. Julia A Robinson signs as secretary.
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Iowa
Camp Dodge
A. L. A. War Service Committee
Dudgeon
Camp Libraries
Julia A, Robinson
Secy
Red Cross Sewing Rooms Open For War Work
The Red Cross rooms in the basement of the Municipal Building, just south of the Chronicle office, are open each Tuesday and Friday afternoon for sewing work. The Red Cross is the government’s war auxiliary, guiding work to be of value to the country. helpers are greatly needed. Come to the rooms on Tuesday or Friday to contribute.
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Red Cross
Chronicle
Red Cross Society
United States
Library report for November periodicals and issues
The report lists library activity for November with 132 Holland books issued and 168 periodicals issued. New readers registered 29. Receipts and fines on overdue books are noted, nonresident charges $6.52. Leona Reavers serves as Librarian.
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Seccasas
Holland
Knitting League Sale At Star Garage This Saturday
The Knitting League will hold a sale at the Star Garage on Saturday December 10 offering bread cakes pies cookies chickens cream butter fruit vegetables and more. A Hoover lunch will be served all day from 10 a m. Participants are urged to bring items for sale small change and a market basket. Everyone is invited.
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Knitting League
Star Garage
Hoover
Physicians of Pella Rule on Charges and Accounts
Notice to the public explains that local physicians adopt new billing rules due to high costs. Office calls should be paid in cash if possible. All accounts become due and will be rendered after 30 days.
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Pella
Pella Women Pack 16 Boxes for Belgian Relief Aid
The Ladies' Knitting Club of Pella and Otley volunteers packed 16 boxes with 2633 pieces of clothing and comforts for Belgian relief. Items include women and children's garments, blankets, quilts, shoes, and a doll. Boxes sent to the Belgian Relief Committee under Hoover, with funds contributing to new garments.
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Ladies' Knitting Club
Pella
Belgium
Carl Aschenbrenner
Europe
United States
Otley
Herbert (. Hoover
Holland
Adrai M Newens Delivers Insightful Central College Talk
On Tuesday evening Adrai M Newens presented a monologue titled To Him That Hath at Central College in Pella. The ex convict tale explored re establishing life after prison and the impact of actions on others, highlighting duty toward truth and friendship.
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Adrai M. Newens
Central College
Mr. Newens
Pella
Mars
A Word of Appreciation for Army Y M C A Fund
The local army Y M C A committee thanks donors in the November drive. Men of current teams praise support for boys in service, noting some gave more or less than expected. We aimed for $2,000 but raised $1,860. May funds covered official quota. Donations may be brought to Bert Baron or M Vander Linden. future cooperation hoped.
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Army Y. M. C. A
Army
Cfrrent
Bert Baron
M. Vander Linden
Masons Elect Officers at Pella Lodge 55 Meeting
Pella Lodge No. 55 elects W. A. Young as Worshipful Master and H Vander Ploeg as Senior Warden. O Davis named Junior Warden with Bousquet as Secretary and Sack as Treasurer. Installation set for January 7. Lodge to move into third-floor CNB building suite in the new year.
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Pella Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. A. Young
W. M
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Davis
J. W. B. H. Sack
L. F. Bousquet
Citizen’s National Bank
New Veterinary Coming to Pella Adds Local Practice
Dr. A. J. Visser of Hull, in Pella last week, will locate here and occupy the John Faassen house with his family. As assistant state veterinarian, he has a large practice in Hull but is drawn by Pella's schools and Central College for his many children. The community welcomes him to town.
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Pella
A. J. Visser
Hull
John Faassen
Visser
Central College
Thanksgiving Family Reunion at Gosselink Home
A Thanksgiving Day family reunion was held at John M. Gosselink’s home near Pella. Forty one family members including aged parents children grandchildren and great grandchildren attended. A large supper followed by recitations and music completed the evening.
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John M. Gosselink
Pella
Our Flag Opinion on Loyal Respect in Town Life
A Citizen argues that flag care matters as a symbol of loyalty and decency. He warns against torn dirty flags degrading the town main street and urges proper display of a clean flag, even in small form.
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Poor
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