Pella Chronicle Local News Roundup 1926 Highlights
Local notes from Pella include visits by Miss Bertha Farrell and J. V. Helt family, teachers on vacation, and church events. Harvey Coal ads recur with 25 cents per bushel and phone 17. Des Moines banking news covers W. H. Vander Ploeg as special examiner and the closure of Iowa Loan & Trust Company. Community members travel to Knoxville Des Moines and Adel for visits, banquets, and hospital updates. A Steinite radio set demo and an engine delivery for the municipal plant are noted along with evangelistic meetings by Ralph McIntire in Pella. The Perry Free Press reports LeCocq Motor Co. expansion in Perry. A Florida storm refugee family’s journey to Iowa is recounted with tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Iowa Loan &Trust Company
Watson
Des Moines
State Superintendent of Banking
Tragic Flood Claims Twin Sisters and Brother Aged 16 and 14
A devastating wave swept the city area where the family lived. Two siblings, a 16 year old twin girl and her 14 year old sister, along with a brother aged 16, were reported lost in the storm. The tragedy highlights the danger faced by residents in flood-prone zones.
Ottumwa IRS Attache Sant Kirkpatrick Shot in Line of Duty
Sant Kirkpatrick, longtime Ottumwa resident and Internal Revenue attaché under President Cleveland, carried about 500 lead pieces in his body, six within the skull. In his eighties and a veteran, he was killed while on duty among moonshiners after a Washington trip to seek pension sums. an X-ray later disclosed the bullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sant Kirkpatrick
Ottumwa
Internal Revenue Department
Cleveland
South
Washington
Active Senior Maintains Vigor and Vitality
The report notes a person of advanced age remains highly active, showcasing strong vitality and engagement in daily routines. It highlights ongoing physical health, mobility, and participation in community activities as indicators of sustained vigor.
Notice of relocation and local business ad
Notice announces a moved ground floor location one door east of Reavers and Holle brands Foto Shop at 606 Franklin Street. It lists H. O. Wormhoudt DDS and mentions Brites Fine Candies at Sybenga's with Beautiful Xmas Boxes, 49-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reavers & Hollebrands Foto Shop
Franklin St. H. 0
Wormhoudt, D. D. S
Sybenga’s
Xmas Card Offer From Local Printer Delights Families
A local shop promotes festive cards for the season, advertising prices at 25c each and inviting customers to remember friends with a beautiful holiday card. The message emphasizes warm connections and seasonal goodwill.
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J. ‘G. ‘Vander ‘Zyl
Oskeloosa
Gladys Buerkens
Buffalo Center
Mrs
J. A. Buerkens
F. A. Gilbert
New Ulm
Minn
the Chronicle
Pella Supply Co
Henry C. de Kock
Manson
Knoxville
Henry
H. P. Lankelma
Cleveland, Ohio
Pella
Hajo Pals
Swaledale
Iowa
C. L. LeCocq
C. S. van Hemert
Bert Hagen
American Flag House
Betsy Ross Memorial Association
Hagen
Harvey
Pella Supply .Co
George
Steeg
D.C. van Zante
G. G. Gaass
Tunis H. Klein
Adel
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Dingwell
G. W. Verrips
Eddyville
Georgia Chalfontin
John and
Pete Heerema
John Hollander
Hus
Yella
H. H. Sadler
Dorothy Johnston
Dorothy
Ft. Dodge
J. B. Synhorst
Paul Synhorst
The
Baptist Sunday School
Chronicle
Ralph McIntire
Central College
Franklin Street
Chicago
Sully
Perry Free Press
LeCocq Motor Co
Isaac LeCocq
Perry
Kansas
W. F. Lindsey
Leon
J. B. Cole
Florida
Waterloo
Miami
Santa Claus
Ideal Pharmacy
Martin Paardekooper
Kuyper Lumber Company
A. N. Kuyper
Bob Kuyper
L. A. Kuyper
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