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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
11
A short year end piece in light tone praises local gains in Pella. It notes two new factories, one operating and one ready to move, both producing stnare goods with nationwide reach. The editorial invites residents to count the year’s gifts rather than complain and ends with a playful toast to the stocking’s toe.
The Red Cross canvass in Pella was carried out entirely by Central College students. About forty teams worked in one day across the city, with the effort extending to a week to complete all visits. Total receipts reached 529.80, 151.50 to national HQ as membership fees and 378.30 retained locally.
The Marion County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday December 22 in the Grand Theatre Knoxville starting at 11 00 A M An ambitious program includes music calls to order reports from Baby Beef Club Dairy Calf Club and Girls Clubs a Girls Club demonstration team and reports from the County Chairman of Girls Clubs Mrs J C Yates A dinner for all members at Buckles Cafe follows at 12 15 P M An evening program features more music at 5 00 P M and a 8 00 P M business meeting with the President presiding including reports from the Treasurer and Auditor S L Walker
Report by J Wesley Sherwood on delegates to the International Livestock Show and Club Congress in Chicago. Report by Mrs C L Stroud, County Home Project chair. County Agent report. Address by J F Coupe Assistant Secretary Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Farm Bureau members Boys' and Girls' Club members and friends urged to attend next Wednesday.
Relatives in Pella learned of the death of Mrs. Ben De Haan of Sioux City. She died Monday of pneumonia following influenza. Survived by husband and three sons. Her former home was Oberlin Ohio. They were missionaries in China before health issues led to their return. They have lived in Sioux City for several years.
The Womens Federated Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs George Ramsey’s house with Mrs C De Gock as assistant hostess. President Mrs Mitten opened the meeting. Miss Firth of Central College gave a two part review of The Emigrants, followed by a flute solo by Miss Marion Frush and a reading by Miss Bessie Vander Ploeg. A warm luncheon concluded the event before plans to meet in January at Mrs Dunbar’s home.
The V. T. Van Niewaal store showcases an elaborate Christmas display inside and outside. Glass-front windows feature gifts for men and family items, with festive colors, evergreen bowers, curbside trees, and evening lighting. Decorations credit the store staff for their artistic arrangements.
The Chronicle completed a job for What Cheer Clay Products Company of What Cheer Iowa, delivering a high quality catalog for their Rawn Under drain Tile for Trickling Filters. The firm emphasizes glossy covers and gold embossed name, with a note on the Chronicle’s busy production schedule to meet advertiser demand.
The White Way Auto Company of Pella earned the Silver Cup from Chevrolet for the best sales record in District No 9 during November. District No 9 covers Marion Monroe Lucas and Wayne counties with many dealers, and the local firm takes pride in the award as a reward for bustling salesmanship.
The Pella Chamber of Commerce met last Thursday after a long gap. Colonel Glenn C. Haynes of Des Moines spoke on road improvement and the Iowa Good Roads Association plans to shift control of primary roads to the state, curb special assessments, and push a $100 million bond issue to finish paving. Haynes argued for drivers paying for paved roads, while landowners also benefit from higher land values. A Des Moines visitor sought to form a local automobile club affiliated with the A A A. The band committee reported park concert funding and was urged to recruit more young musicians.
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