Oil Station Suffers Second Looting In Two Weeks
Thieves looted the Manhattan Service Station at Main and Liberty streets again, about noon on Friday, missing about $27. Manager Joe Porter was away visiting in Omaha. An auditor from The Manhattan Company investigated with district superintendent Paul Ver Steeg in charge. no arrests or direct links established between the two robberies.
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Manhattan
Main
Liberty Streets
Joe Porter
Omaha
Manhattan Company
Pella
Paul Ver Steeg
Moonshiners Targeted as Pella Reaffirms Prohibition Stand
U S Deputy Cronk hite and local officers intensify crackdowns on illicit distillers in Marion and surrounding counties. The column urges residents of Pella to oppose lawbreaking with a strong communal stance, arguing that enforcement and public attitude can restore order and deter bootleggers, including aliens, who flout federal and state prohibitions.
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U. S
S. E. Cronkhite
Marion
Pella
Pear
America
City Council Meeting Yields Little News On Business
Tuesday evening’s council session produced few notable items. Officials reported city operations running smoothly. Bills totaling 5174.51 were approved and the treasurer showed 17205.87 in bank balances. Christiansen Engineering offered final plant repair findings and recommendations for efficient plant operation.
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Christiansen Engineering Company
City Electric Plant
Mumm’s Ladies Band at Masonic Theatre Oskaloosa
The unusual group of musicians performs Thursday and Friday nights December 6 and 7 at the Masonic Theatre Oskaloosa. Chicago tenor Servatius De Zanco praises their lively program, noting variety and no dull moments. He commends Sonya Dansue, La Mar, and conductor Louie Brownell for guiding the band.
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Masonic Theatre
Oskaloosa
Servatius de Zanco
Chicago
Mumm
Orchestra Hall
Sonya
Miss la Mar
Louie Brownell
William P Fowler Rites Mark Long Pella Life
G A R veteran William P Fowler longtime Pella resident dies at his son's home after a year of illness caused by a throat tumor. Born January 15 1845 in Michigan he served in the First Illinois Cavalry and fought through the Civil War. He moved to Pella 1868 celebrated a 50 year marriage in 1917 and widow in 1920. Survived by four daughters several grandchildren and a loyal lodge member funeral at the Methodist church with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Pella
William P. Fowler
W. J. Fowler
Methodist
Brooklyn
Iowa
Cato
Michigan
Illinois
First
Illinois Cavalry
Abingdon
Fowler
Louis Crousaz
Shenandoah
J. S. Coppoe
Bonaparte
A. F
A. M
Methodist Church
C. B. Hawkins
Newton
Sabin
Oakwood Cemetery
Mystery of the Long Yellow Lady Reader Letter
A Pella Chronicle reader jokes about a found glove and a stolen fountain pen. The letter mocks detective skill, hints at a reward in German marks, and states the pen will be returned without payment while praising readers for engaging with advertisements. The piece ends noting an honest finder will connect owner and thief.
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Pella
P. S
Asswer
Chronicle
Prairie City mayor pressures home team in tense Thanksgiving game
Prairie City faced a scoreless Thanksgiving day clash as Pella fans rooted hard. The town mayor fined a Pella man $7.85 for orderly behavior after a boisterous scene spurred by rival supporters. Observers condemn the mayor for yielding to the crowd amid the incident. A note adds that Christmas Seals will be used freely on mail and packages this December.
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Pella
Prairie City
P. C
Legion Boys Do It Themselves for Memorial Building
The American Legion post in Pella organized a forenoon of dirt moving on Thanksgiving to clear a site for a new Memorial Building kitchen. Volunteers from Legion, Auxiliary, and Boy Scouts moved soil, funded by a $5 lot payment and donations while crews from several cement and building trades offered help. The project aims for a low-cost, volunteer-driven construction with bids for remodeling the building and a 16 by 16 foot kitchen to be finished before cold weather.
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van Veen-Hemert
American Legion
East First Street
Legion Treasury
Lou Kuyper
Carl Byers
Sons of Legionaires
Pella
G. H. Vanden Berg
W. F. Brunin
Mr. Brunia
Legionaires
Legionnaires
Legion Post
Legion Auxiliary
Arne Kamerick
Legion Boys
Giant gas well roars 18 miles away near Fort Collins
A Colorado reporter describes a massive gas blowout from Union Oil Company drilling, reaching 100 million cubic feet every 24 hours and audible in Fort Collins eighteen miles away. Builders erect a cap to control the giant gas field, promising plentiful cheap fuel if the supply lasts.
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Colorado
D. S. Huber
South Pella
Thad. Elliott
Ft. Collins
Union Oil Company
Fort Collins
Churches Urged to Aid Japan Earthquake Relief
Reformed Church asks churches and Sunday schools to donate on December 23 for earthquake losses in Japan. Ferris Seminary in Tokyo, housing 600 girls, was destroyed and principal Miss Jennie Kuyper died. Rebuilding costs cited include 150000 for Ferris, 75000 for Sandham Memorial Hall, plus 5500 in repairs. Total need 213000 with 13000 received, 200000 still needed.
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The
Reformed Church
Japan
Board of Foreign Missions of
Ferris Seminary
Jennie Kuyper
Sandham Memorial Hall
Meiji Gakuin
Tokyo
Dr. Oltmans
Presbyterians
Church of Christ In
Near East Relief
F. M. Potter
East 22Nd Street
New York
N. Y
Pella
Ojre
Mans
W.J
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Mumm’s Ladies
Society
W. P. Fowler
Mystery OF
Prairie City Mayor
PLAGS
LitTle
Oliver-Ome
Legion
Holland, Michi
BOY Scout
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