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Charlie Moore Remembers Old Pella Ties and Local Press History
Charlie Moore recalls his time in Pella and ties to the Pella Blade, naming Curtis Betzer and other crew members while recounting a past friendship network. He mentions Henry G. Curtis and the Blade's rise, then shifts to reflections on old days, a Knoxville reunion, and a move toward finishing his visit tale. The piece touches on hospital plans in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids church actions, noting investments and fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Guy A. Curtis
St. Paul
Nebraska
Henry G. Curtis
Lip Viersen
John H. Stubenrauch
Gordon and
Moses Clark
Curtis & Betzer
Charlie Moore
Printer’s Devil
the Devil
Jim Betzer
Curtis
Fisher
Blade
S. Schwackenberg
Mary Ver Meulen
Colorado
Jasper Olney
Knoxville
James H. Betzer
Alex Betzer
Winfield S. Alexander
John Vander Mast
Fritz Grafe
Armstrong Power
Pella Blade
Jasper
Fritz
Aleck
Dan
Moores
Olneys
Mr. Renaud
Moore House
D. Verst
Tam
Congregations Hospital
Des Moines
United States
Grace Episcopal Church
Cedar Rapids
Upper Iowa
Methodist Church
Commercial Club of
Methodists