Pella Forms Active Parent-Teacher Association Headed by Dr Lankelma
A large meeting at the Pella high school auditorium organized a Parent-Teacher Association with Dr George H. Lankelma elected president for one year. Mrs Bert McKee of Des Moines spoke on the PTA aims, stressing non political non commercial and non sectarian nature and the movement toward wider school and home betterment.
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Pella
Bert McKee
Des Moines
F. M. Frush
Ralph Grundman
Lankelma
McKee
George H. Lankelma
G. H. Waechter
Jane Gosselink
Midnight collision injures Sedrels two miles west of Otley
Four people were injured in a midnight crash near Otley when a Buick driven by Piersen struck the Sedrels truck. Mrs Sedrel suffered a fractured skull and facial wounds, while Mr Sedrel endured multiple injuries including a broken arm and crushed ribs. Piersen received a broken leg. The Sedrels pulled Mrs Sedrel from the car and sought help, aided by Otley residents. They were hospitalized in Mahaska hospital after initial care at Heeren home.
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Otley
H. J. Sedrel
Oskaloosa
Piersen
Monroe
Oskaloosa Herald
Sedrel
Rudy Heeren
Chas, Vander Pol
Mrs Zwank in Critical State at Mercy Hospital
Mrs Bennie Zwank is hospitalized in Oskaloosa in critical condition at Mercy Hospital. Other notes mention P F De Jong heading to Mahaska Hospital for appendicitis surgery, and local residents Perry Smith and the Van Gorp/Van Hemert families involved in visits and renovations.
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Bennie Zwank
Mercy
P. G. van Gorp
John Ter Louw
Bert van Hemert
Perry Smith
Bert de Jong
Emma
Minnie van Haaften
Marie
Martha van Gorp
Ed. van Hemert
Thieves Enter O P Tire and Battery Shop
Nighttime break in at the O and P Tire and Battery shop through a rear window led to the theft of a car battery and heater from the office. Owners Ozinga and Pethoven suspect local perpetrators, with Adams Detective Association pursuing a clue.
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O and P
Ozinga and
Pethoven
Adams Detective Association
Christmas Seal Sale Gains Early Steam in Iowa
Reports from Iowa Tuberculosis Association headquarters say early Christmas seal sale returns are encouraging despite a weak economy. Local sales boost the campaign aiding health work in homes and schools, with half of proceeds kept locally. Marion county records show 85 TB cases among children and over 2000 kids with remediable defects.
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Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Marion County
Hoover School Holds To 3 Rs
Washington AP reports that a Hoover sponsored mountain school will skip brass work and basket weaving as part of its curriculum. Miss Christine West, the teacher, says the focus remains on reading writing and arithmetic while guests suggest handiwork.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Walter Reed Hospital
Washinton
Christine West
City of Pella Offers Low Electric Rates
The city of Pella highlights its affordable electric light and power rates. The schedule lists charges by consumption tiers for electric light, cooking, and the note about an error in the previous week’s advertisement being corrected.
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Pella
K.W
Kuyper Receives Watch for Long Church Service
A P Kuyper honored at Se cond Reformed church event for 40 years as choir member and 30 years as organist. Rev Jacobs presented a gold watch and chain plus a gold knife engraved with his name and date. Over 200 attendees enjoyed readings, music by quartets, and refreshments by the Ladies Aid.
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Second Reformed Church
A. P. Kuyper
P. G. Gaass
A. B. van Houweling
C. Boat
A.D. Ver Steeg
L. F. Bousquet
C. F. Dykstra
Rey
H. C. Jacobs
Jacobs
Mr. Kuyper
Kuyper
Marion County Poultry Show Scheduled Next Week
Marion county poultry fanciers plan the annual Marion County Poultry Association show at the American Legion hall next week from Monday to Friday. J H Shinn leads the association with M A Sandmeier of Otley as secretary. Entries must be made through the Otley secretary by 6 pm this Saturday. The event aims to showcase local poultry talent and educate the community about local productions.
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Marion County
Marion County Poultry Association
J. Hl. Shinn
M. A. Sandmeier
Otley
American Legion Hall
Mrs Scholte Enjoys Snowy Michigan Visit Across Cities
Mrs Lenora Scholte reports heavy snow in Michigan during a several week visit to Muskegon Grand Rapids and Chicago. She traveled with her son Attorney Robert Scholte and observed many accidents on Thanksgiving Day. Visits included Hope College, the Christian Psychopathic Institution at Cutlerville and a hotel managers convention in Davenport.
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Michigan
Lenora Scholte
Muskegon
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Scholte
Holland
Mich
Robert Scholte
H. F. Clost
McArthur
Davenport
F. A. Snow
West Union
Black Hawk
Hope College
Christian Psychopathic Institution
Cutlersville
Portergrove Aid Society Sets December Meeting
The Portergrove Aid Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs A C Van Houweling on December 16. All members are asked to be present.
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Portergrove Aid Society
A. C. van Houweling
Correction: James Soutens Death Notice
A correction to last week's Chronicle fixes the deceased's name from John to James Soutens. The notice notes the error resulted from misreading a name as angel and corrects it to James in the death record.
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J. H. Soutens
James
John
Angel
Maud Scheerer to Again Appear at Central College
Central college welcomes Maud Scheerer, noted New York dramatic reader, for a Monday evening engagement on December 15. Her stage presentation of a play argues women do have a place in the working world, with admission seventy five cents.
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Central College
Maud Scheerer
New York
Pella
Miss Scheerer
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Orn
Parent-Teacher Association
DR. Lankelma
American Legion
Mrs. Zwank
Sandridge
Hoover School
Legion Hall
Portergrove
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