City of Pella Council meeting notes December 7 1920
The City of Pella Iowa council met December 7 1920 with Mayor Van Den Berg presiding. All members were present and minutes from the prior meeting were approved. A resolution authorized eleven thousand dollars in bonds to fund warrants, and bonds were to be prepared accordingly. The city treasurer reported November balance of 11188.41. The electric department six month report showed receipts 25895.53 and expenditures 24275.26. Water and sewers equipment were in good order. Water department to install two water meters at the light plant. Finance Committee payroll for November approved and warrants to be issued.
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Vermeulen
Golden wedding celebrated by Mr and Mrs A J Vermeulen of Valley Junction on November 18 1920 marking 50 years since their marriage in Pella on November 18 1870. They have ten children with some abroad. presents were abundant and well wishes sent by scattered relatives.
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A. J. Vermeulen
Pella
Valley Junction
Halpje Niermeyer
de “Winter
Vermeulen
Bastiaan Vermeuten
Vermeuten
Cedar Rapids
Bastiaah ‘Vermeuten
Sebastine Schwackenberg
Villa Grove
Colo
Lena Logsdon
Sophia Akers
Dallas
Texas
Edison Tone Test Recital Delights Pella Audience
The Hilson tone test by Mme Mabelle Wagner Shank and the Artist Trio drew a crowded Pella high school audience Tuesday. The Edison phonograph reproduced tones with high fidelity as Shank, Hungerford, and Poppe performed both with and without accompaniment. The trio showed rare training and refined technique with pieces like Angel's Serenade and Rhapsody, drawing hearty encores.
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Hilson
Mabelle Wagner Shank
Mme. Shank
Edison Phonograph
Mme. Shanks
Hungerford
Vera Poppe
Samuel Hunserford
Margaret Carlisle
Angel
Braga
Samuel iHungerford
Aries
Pella
Vander ‘Linden
Edison
Mrs Richardson at Eddyville Community Club
Mrs Sarah Richardson, president of the Women’s Federation and Farm Bureau, spoke at Eddyville’s Community Club meeting last week. Her talk, though not focused on a single topic, emphasized unity and community betterment with a pleasing and forceful presentation.
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H. Richardson
Eddyville
Menton
the Chronicle
Eddyville ‘Tribune
Sarah Richardson
Women's ‘Federation
Farm Bureau
Sells Top Repair Business The Singer Sewing Machine Co
A local listing states the Singer Sewing Machine Co ca operated by Miérame has disposed of its repair business and is selling top assets. The notice notes transfer of ownership and relocation of services.
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Singer Sewing
Machine. Ca
T.: Miérame, Has
Farmers Co op Meeting Urges Stock Subscriptions
Over a hundred stockholders met at the Chamber of Commerce on Monday to press advance payments on additional Farmers Co operative Exchange stock due January 1. The meeting heard Mr Horn of the Farmers National Grain Dealers Association urge support for the Co operative Journal. action on the publication was deferred to the next meeting after fuller consideration. The session included lively discussions and lengthy remarks by Horn and other business matters kept until late hour.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Horn
Co-operative Journal
Farmers’ National Grain Dealers’ Association
Wagner's Quality Store Kicks Off Big Sale and Contest
Wagner's Quality Store promotes a major sale and contest beginning Saturday, with busy preparations noted in The Chronicle. Advertisements hint at lively weekend activity and local shopping excitement.
Local Businesses Agree to Noon Closure on Dec 25 1920
The undersigned signatories pledge to close their respective places of business at 12 o'clock noon on December 25, 1920. Names include Klynd, Winter, Holland Meat Market, John Ulrich, and others.
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Klyn
Masons Open New Hall at Farmers Bank Building Site
Masons in Pella Lodge No. 55 A F and A M met in their new quarters after six months without a home granted by remodeling at the Farmers National Bank building. The 1921 officers elected were F N Byram W M L F Bousquet S W H E De Reus J W B H Sack treasurer and W A Young secretary. Many candidates awaiting initiation will bring work ahead though interior painting and plumbing are not finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Lodge
Farmers’ National Bank
F. N. Byram
W.M. L. F, Bousquet
S. W. H.E. de Reus
J. W. B. H. Sack
W. A. Young
Baby Shop Window Draws Babies To Town Store
The Baby Shop on the south side of the Square stands out by showcasing appealing dolls and fluffy bears to attract infants and their mothers. It invites families to bring babies to see the pretty toys and Santa Claus displays.
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Eddy
A. Ant
Santa’ Claus
Puritan Drug Store Scent Cent contest tallies pennies
Near ten dollars worth in pennies appeared in Puritan Drug Store window for a guessing contest. 943 coins were counted. five people tied for first, missing the exact total by a small margin. Prizes included San-Tox products. second and third prizes awarded to Hattie Visser and Arthur Steenhoek.
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Puritan
Pella
Gerrit Hagens
Helene Slob
Dick Kolenbrander
Henry Grundman
Antonia Nunnikhoven
Hattie Visser
Arthur Steenhoek
Iowa State Short Course Dates Set At Ames For Winter
Iowa State College announces the big farm and home short course at Ames will run the first week of January after a two year influenza interruption. Attendance may exceed 3,500 as lectures and demonstrations cover economical production and marketing. Dean Curtiss notes low farm prices make cost reduction essential. The program addresses both farming and homemaking with more than a hundred talks daily, mass meetings each evening, and a Farm Bureau rally. Women will stay in the college dorms. men and boys in student housing during vacation week.
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Iowa
Ames
Dean C. F. Curtiss
Iowa State College
Farm Bureau
Pilgrims Pageant Celebrated At Local High School
The Tercentenary pageant by the Ladies’ Auxiliary of Central College filled the high school auditorium despite a heavy rainstorm. Over 100 participants depicted U S history from Holland to World War I, directed by Prof. Sadler and Julia Haymond Watson.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Central College
Massachusetts
Sadler
Holland
America
Julia Haymond ‘Watson
Department of Expression
Ladies” Auxiliary
Christmas Music Promises with Local Sales Ads
The Chronicle's advertising column highlights a musical Christmas with phonograph records, Edison devices, pianos and phonographs on sale. Vander Linden's Drug Store promotes Edison products while George Ramsey touts big reductions across his entire line. Ideal Pharmacy notes Vicculas and Columbia phonographs, all echoing a festive focus on music.
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the Chronicle
A. P. Kuyper
Vander Linden
Edisons
Edison
George Ramsey
Columbia
Van Niewaal's Big Sale Draws Crowds at Holiday Event
Report notes Van Niewaal's large two page advertisement and four page bills drew steady buyers last week. The crowded double store offered old time prices attracting shoppers from near and far seeking winter supplies amid poor weather.
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van Niewsal
van Niewaal
Two Deaths at the Home
Two residents of a care home died in a reported incident at the facility. Authorities ordered an investigation to determine cause and any contributing factors. Local officials declined further comment as inquiries continue.
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Councl
Aout
A. C. Kuyper
Golden
Annivs
van der Linden Drug Store
Farmers Co-Op Meeting
Masons
New Hall
the Home
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