Robbers Enter Garden Cafe In Pella burglary
A rear window at the Garden Cafe on Franklin Street was pried open after Friday night, allowing local thieves to steal seven or eight dollars from the cash register and a bag containing about three dollars in change. A gold watch and merchandise weren't touched, and the incident marks the third burglary in Pella in recent weeks. Police may pursue a local gang suspected in the pattern.
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Franklin Street
Pella
Thelves
Manhattan
Richardson Funeral Held On Thursday
The funeral of Levi Richardson, who died in California, was held Thursday at his sister-in-law’s home on West First Street. Rev. E A Sabin officiated. Interment was at Black Oak Center. Out of town attendees included the Swaneys of Grinnell and various Richardson relatives from Kellogg Newton Killduff and Pella. The body was shipped to Pella by express for burial.
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Levi Richardson
California
Chronicle
Louis Richardson
West First Street
E. A. Sabin
Methodist Church
Black Oak Center
A. T. Swaney
Jay
George
Grinnell
Charles Richardson
Fred Richardson
Kellogg
George Schnell
Newton
J. W. Schnell
Fred Castorf
Killduff
L. C. Schnell
Frank
Rebecca Watts
Gertrude Richardson
Do Your Automobile Registering Early
Motoring owners must register at the county treasurer before January and secure the 1924 license tag or face a one dollar penalty. December registrations incur the penalty, with the first of next month already too late.
Wynberg Buys Local Produce Business in Pella
John Wynberg has purchased the Farmers Produce Business from Neal Kersbergen. An experienced produce dealer, Wynberg has operated in Eddyville and Otley, studying poultry raising to improve local poultry quality. The change aims to expand Wynberg’s profitable line into Pella with hopes of similar success.
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John Wynberg
Neal Kersbergen
Wynberg
Eddyville
Otley
Pella
Iowa History Contest Inspires High School Essays
Reports from Iowa high schools show the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs contest with $1,000 in prizes sparks widespread student interest. Topics include The Story of My Grandmother and What Iowa Means to Me, prompting holiday materials gathering and family recollections for essays.
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Iowa
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
State Historical Society
Famlies
New Manager for Manhattan Station
Louis Van Roekel appointed manager for the Manhattan Service Station this week. Joe Porter, who ran the station for two years, is moving to another city, with Ames or Indianola rumored as possible destinations. Van Roekel is a trusted, diligent young man who has worked with his father at Pella Supply Co. for years and enjoys broad friendship and support.
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Louis van Roekel
Manhattan
Joe Porter
Ames
Indianola
van Roekel
Pella Supply Co
Des Moines Electric Company Moves HQ as Line Towers Rise
The Des Moines Electric Company completes tower erection between Otley and Pella this week and will relocate headquarters to Leighton to continue work on the line.
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Des Moines Electric Company
Otley
Pella
Leighton
President commutes sentences of 31 disloyal wartime prisoners
President Coolidge on Saturday commuted the federal sentences of 31 men held in prison for disloyal acts during the war. The clemency was unconditional and warrants were issued to release them immediately, following the commission’s recommendation and amid opposition from American Legion chapters pleading for clemency.
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President Coolidge
American Legion
Legion
Chronicle Operator's Brother Dies After Operation
Miss Ida Amos linotype operator at the Chronicle received word that her brother died Saturday night in St Paul after an operation. Funeral services would be held at Newton Wednesday forenoon. Her absence has slowed Chronicle work this week as Will De Bruyn handles most linotype duties during the holiday rush.
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Ida Amos
Chronicle
St. Paul
Minn
Newton
Miss Amos
Will de Bruyn
Cash basis for city stores begins January 1 1924
An important notice states stores will operate on a strict cash basis from January 1 1924 to simplify collections. The Town Soldiers' Orphans' Home in Davenport reports 612 children with 50 more girls than boys. Three agents seek homes. Superintendent Forrest S. Treat notes girls are adopted more quickly, with three years being the popular age. He adds boys are harder after the awkward age. Prospective adopters favor current appearance over future potential.
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Davenport
Forrest S. Treat
Treat
Mr. Treat
Band Boys Enjoy Splendid Banquet at Central College
The Pella Band held a banquet Monday evening at the Central College dormitory served by the Ladies Auxiliary. Ramsey and nearly all players from the past season attended, with J. M. Cox, Pella’s former bandmaster, as a special guest. The program featured talks, musical numbers by Miss Frances Sheehy, and readings by Miss Ila Fox, leaving attendees with a highly enjoyable affair.
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Pella
Central College
Ramsey
J. M. Cox
Frances Sheehy
Ila Fox
Charlie Moore Writes Again from Elma Washington
Letter from Elma Washington dated December 13 1923 recounts Charlie Moore’s reflections on visiting his boyhood home in Pella Iowa his battle with health and age his plans to write full time and a hoped return to Pella for the town anniversary and a longer visit, with note of ongoing continuation on Page Eight.
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Elma
Washington
Brother Young
Pella
Charley Moore
Des Moines Electric Co Plans Major 175000 HP Plant
Des Moines Electric Co intends to build a 175000 horsepower plant on the Des Moines river bottom in Des Moines city southeast, covering a 65 acre tract. The project, costing about 6 million for the first section and 16 million total, will be one of the nation’s largest steam powered plants, using 328 million gallons of water daily. The plant’s impact on Pella is noted as one line of transmission will pass through the city, with possible future local power purchases.
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Pella
Des Moines
Des Moines Electric Co
Des Moines Electric Company
Oskaloosa
Cornelius Spruit Dies After Heart Trouble in Pella
J 1 Stubenrauch learned of Cornelius Spruit death. Former Pella resident, teacher for the Deaf at Council Bluffs and Jacksonville. Left Pella forty years ago, pensioned in Illinois, died of heart trouble, living with his daughter. He visited Pella friends recently and was remembered by old acquaintances.
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J. 1
Stubenrauch
Cornelius Spruit
Pella
Spruit
Pel
Central College
School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Jacksonville
Illinois
Ilinois
Iowa bonus payments to veterans reach 18 million dollars
Through December first the Iowa bonus program paid out 18 104 184 19 dollars to World War I veterans under the state law approved by voters at the last general election. Warrants have been issued to just under 95 000 men.
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World War Veterans of
Iowa
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