President Coolidge breaks silence on Congress and policy
The nation awaits President Coolidge’s message to Congress with interest across factions. He endorses tax cuts favored by Secretary Mellon, opposes veteran bonuses, and hints at indirect farmer relief via freight-rate reductions. He supports immigration limits, a world court, and strong liquor law enforcement, while backing an education department and civil service expansion. The Chronicle notes his forceful, unequivocal style and potential partisan alignment.
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Mellon
Woodrow Wilson
Coolidge
Secretary of the Treasury
Harding
Boston
Russia
League of Nations
Friends of
Atlantic Seaboard
Department of Education
Friends of the American Public School
Civil Service
Houses of
the Chronicle
Notice of Election at Pella National Bank
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Pella National Bank will be held at its Banking House in Pella, Iowa, Tuesday, January 8, 1924, between the hours of one and three p.m. for the purpose of electing seven directors. GEO. G. GAASS, Pres.
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Pella National Bank
Pella
Towa
Geo. G. Gaass
A Christmas Stocking Talk
The department’s work to inform the public through pictures and other efforts is commendable and aligns with community outreach goals.
Fowler Funeral Largely Attended at Newton Church
The funeral of W. P. Fowler was held Thursday at the Methodist church in Newton with Rev. C. B. Hawkins officiating. Pella lodge No. 65, A. F. & A. M. conducted the grave service. Family members present included Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Fowler of Brooklyn Iowa, Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Coppoe of Bonaparte, Mr. and Mrs. Embert Carson of Iowa City, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Crousaz of Shenandoah.
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W. P. Fowler
C. B. Hawkins
Newton
Pella Lodge No
A. F
A. M
W. J. Fowler
Brooklyn
Iowa
J. 5. Coppoe
Bonaparte
Embert Carson
Iowa City
Louis Crousaz
Shenandoah
Fire Department Brings Good Show at Alamo Theatre
The Third Alarm, a motion picture shown at the Alamo Theatre in Pella on Tuesday and Wednesday, featured fire department action and the hard, dangerous work of city firefighters. The event drew fair crowds and educated viewers on the risks and duties of fire crews, noting the reorganization and training of the Pella department and the year without major fires.
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Pella
Alamo Theatre
Eastern Stars Elect Next Year's Officers
Pella Chapter No. 387, Order of the Eastern Star, held its annual election Monday evening. Mrs Exie Waechter was elected W M, George S Sadler W P, Leona Reuvers A M, Mrs Grace Bauman Cond, Katherine Schakel Asst Cond, Mollie De Reus Treas, Katherine Rhynsburger Secy. Remaining officers to be appointed by the new Matron. installation set for the second Monday in January.
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Pella
Order of the Eastern Star
Exie Waechter
W. M
George S. Sadler
Leona Reuvers
A. M
Grace Bauman
Katherine Schakel
Mollie de Reus
Treas
Katherine Rhynsburger
Sec
National Legion Commander Quinn Visits Des Moines
George Ver Steeg W J De Bruyn and Mr and Mrs Dick C Van Zante attended a Saturday banquet at the Savery Hotel in Des Moines honoring National Commander John R Quinn of the American Legion The visit followed his tour of Iowa towns last week impressing legionnaires including Pella youths with his personality and speech.
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George Ver Steeg
W. J. de Bruyn
Dick C. van Zante
Des Moines
van Veen-Van Hemert
American Legion
Savery Hotel
John R. Quinn
Legion
Quinn
Iowa
Basketball Season Opens Saturday at Central College Gym
The season opens with Central College facing a Des Moines based team called the U S Bankers in a Saturday evening game at the college gym. The Bankers have prior Pella experience and perform well. Local gyms will host several teams from high schools and smaller schools this winter, with Pella not yet confirming a Tigers team.
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College Gymnasium
Des Moines
U.S. Bankers
Pella
Pella Tigers
Levi Richardson Dies in California
Levi Richardson, uncle of Clark and Ellsworth Richardson of Pella, died at his Santa Ana home on Thursday evening December 6. Relatives learned of his death last week. his body was being brought to Pella for burial at Black Oak Center near the family home. He was unmarried and had recently visited Newton.
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Pella
Levi Richardson
Santa Ana
California
Richardson
Gertrude Richardson
Newton
The
Chronicle
Clark Richardson
Ellsworth Richaardson
Black Oak Center
Mr. Richardson
Boy Scouts Start Seal Campaign In Pella Parade
Pella Boy Scouts opened their Christmas Seal sale with an afternoon parade through the business district. A large crowd joined, banners and horns added flair, while a corps of girls sold Health Cross badges and pins, reporting about 49.89 raised so far. The campaign seeks boosts from banks and the Security Bank is handling funds. The effort aims for a generous response and a successful drive.
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Pella
Guelph
Mabel van Brogen
Viola de Wint
Bernice Dykstra
Sara Wormhoudt
Ruth Pietenpol
Everdine Bruins
Nellie van Dyk
Jennie Huizenga
Mrs H Zwank Celebrates 82nd Birthday at Family Dinner
Mrs H Zwank of Franklin street marked her 82nd birthday with a large family dinner. Fifty three of her children grandchildren and relatives attended with their baskets and helped with preparations. She and her brother Arne Den Hartog live independently and in decent health.
Bad Break at City Light Plant in Des Moines Area
A Des Moines Christensen Engineering report on municipal light plant improvements preceded a major engine break at the Pella facility. The lighter engine failed, jamming the piston rod and damaging the head, with repairs estimated at $600 and six weeks. The city contemplates replacing the damaged engine with a larger unit as outages loom in winter. No insurance covered the broken machinery, and an insurance proposal was discussed but not acted on.
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Christensen Engineering Company
Des Moines
Municipal
Whch
Pella
Former Editor Enjoys Chronicle Praise and News
EB K Pitman former Chronicle editor and current Northwood Anchor publisher sends praise for a recent Sinfulness of Hallow en Frolics piece and our reply to a grouch about the Ladies Minstrel Show. He notes R P Schulte rising as a Northwood attorney and recalls Pitman’s Legion play. he commends the Chronicle and says his paper is always read with care.
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EB. K. Pitman
Chronicle
Northwood
Fire at De Geus home doused before fire crew arrives
Saturday afternoon a roof spark at Gerrit De Geus home ignited shingles but a bystander with a bucket of water put out the blaze before the fire department arrived. The mild weather drew Christmas shoppers to town as the incident occurred.
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Gerrit de Geus
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