Woodrow Co Victorious In Court Action
A Des Moines court verdict cleared Woodrow Washing Machine Co of Pella in a $35,000 suit filed by Union Trust Co of Cleveland. The case traced mortgage foreclosures and asset transfers from Newton to Pella, ending with a sealed jury verdict in favor of Woodrow.
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Union Trust Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Woodrow Washing Machine Company of
Pella
Woodrow Manufacturing Company of
Newton
Woodrow Manufacturing Co
Woodrow Washing Machine Company
Des Moines
Wade
Woodrow Washing Machine Co
Union Trust Company of
Circuit Court of Appeals
Satatle
Dewey
Tallest Driver in Town Finally Measured Taller
The Oskaloosa Herald notes a height change at the sheriff’s office as Chris Riemersma of near Pella measuring six feet eight inches surpassed Har brd Sack, Harry Cisco of Oskaloosa, and Andrew Kool of Pella for the tallest driver’s license applicant. Deputy Howard Allgood used a box to measure the twenty year old, prompting wonder at his future growth.
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Harbrd
Oskaloosa Herald
Harry Cisco
Oskaloosa
Andrew Kool
Pella
W. J. Gochec
Chris Riemersma
Near
Howard Allgood
Aged Pella Man Receives Driver's License
A. Vos of Pella, a retired farmer, asked for a driver's license at the sheriff's office. He will be 91 in two weeks and has driven for twenty years. He recently traveled to Sioux County and made the round trip without issue. John Roberts notes he has issued over 5,000 licenses as the January 1 deadline nears. Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner leaves for Detroit today to visit son Zac and family, planning to return January 4.
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A. Vos
Pella
Sheriff's
Knoxville Express
John Roberts
Sioux County
Roberts
Carl Aschenbrenner
Detroit
Mich
Zac Aschenbrenner
Mayor Warns Parents About New Septic Tank Risk
Warning from T. G. Fultz, the mayor, urges parents to keep children away from the unfinished septic tank unless accompanied by adults. Grounds remain unenclosed and pose danger for youngsters playing near the tank.
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T. G. Fultz
Who's Who in Education at Central College Since 1928
Born at Hinton Town, Mr. Winter's early training was in his home town grade schools. He finished high school in Sioux City and Grinnell College, class of 1926. He taught history and psychology at Wilton High School before moving to Pella. He studied at the University of Iowa and Northwestern, holding a BA. He coached a team with 37 straight victories and two championships, a Iowa college record. the team had not lost in two years until a recent defeat by Iowa State College.
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Central College
Hinton
Winter
Sioux City
Grinnell College
Wilton
Iowa
Pella
University of Iowa
Northwestern University
Iowa State College
Mrs B H Sack Answers Call
Mrs B H Sack died at 1800 Washington Street Friday evening at 7 80 oclock age 61 years 20 days Funeral services were held Monday at 2 00 pm at the home Elder Paul Renaud officiating Mrs Edith Sedrel Le Cocq sang Interment in Oakwood cemetery Born November 28 1870 at Pella to Mr and Mrs Nimwegen Married B Sack September 28 1892 two sons Harold and Rolfus Sack survive brothers and sisters listed T G Fultz Earl Black Walter Butts H C Payne Carl Beyers G F Sadler all Eastern Star She was active in Eastern Star and Ladies Aid of Baptist church She was a devoted wife mother neighbor Ill about eight months underwent operation at Iowa City then recovered then declined
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B. H. Sack
Carl Beyers
G. F. Sadler
Eastern Star
Oakwood Cemetery
Marie A. Vanter
Jan Nimwegen
Pella
B. Sack
Harold Sack
Rolfus Sack
Onerandson
Irvin Henry
Sack
Jacob
Isaac van Nimwegen
Ben van Nimwegen
Crookston
Nebr
Richard Lautenbach
C. den Besten
Near Fairfield
John Turkstra
Chicago
van Ginkel
Prairie City
Autos Collide Friday Night On Highway No 63
Two crashes on Highway No 63 near the four mile crossing injure drivers and kill a horse. Neal Kuiken with a wagon team hit by Homer Crispin in a Cadillac near John Wittenberg’s home. Another collision at D P Van Gorp’s near New Sharon involves Clyde Lockard and Robert Sweet. a young woman passenger seriously cut after being thrown through a windshield. Fog blamed. both cars towed for repairs.
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Neal Kuiken
Homer Crispen
Oskaloosa
John Wittenberg
D. P. van Gorp
Clyde Lockard
Barber
New Sharon
Robert Sweet
Des Moines
Christmas Greetings From The Chronicle
The Chronicle extends holiday greetings to subscribers advertisers and the entire community. It notes growing patronage across news and advertising services and credits staff for a clean up-to-date paper. It hopes for continued happiness and the largest measure of cheer in the coming year.
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Chronicle
The
Welfare League Thankful For Small Donations
The Community Welfare league expresses gratitude to the Young People's Bible class of the First Reformed church for a $22.00 gift and to the Christian Union Sunday school of East Amsterdam for $2.50. These funds will aid needy families this Yuletide season and encourage others to contribute.
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Community Welfare League
Young People’s Bible Class
First Reformed Church
Christian Union Sunday School of
East Amsterdam
Van Zante dies after long illness at 70 in Otley area
Herman A. Van Zante, 70, died Tuesday night at his home 1014 East First street after years of illness. Funeral services Saturday at 1 30 from First Christian Reformed church with Dr R J Danhof. Burial in Oakwood. Born in the Netherlands he came to America in 1881 settling near Otley. Survived by nine children, 13 grandchildren, two sisters and several in laws. Mrs Van Zante died three years ago.
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Herman A. van Zante
East First Street
Anrtantetheih First Chientian-Reformed Church
R. J. Danhof
Oakwood
Holland
Netherlands
van Zante
America
Pella
Adrian van Zante
Otley
Dena Hoogland
Nellie
Benjamin
John H
Andrew de Vries
Prairie City
Dick Vander Werf
Monroe
Gerrit van Waardhuizen
Martha
C. Bartlema
Ed. Biom
Christian Reformed Church
Notice of Election at Pella National Bank Directors
A meeting of stockholders of Pella National Bank will be held at its banking house in Pella, Town, on Tuesday January 12 1932 between 1 and 3 P M to elect seven directors Geo G Gaass President remains noted as a key participant in the notice.
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Pella National Bank
Pella
Town
Geo. G. Gaass
Card of thanks for acts of kindness after illness
A note of thanks from neighbors and friends expresses appreciation for love sympathy and comfort during the illness of our wife and mother and for the floral tributes received.
Small Town Traffic Woes Mark Local Chaos in Town
A humorous report depicts a town struggling with traffic rules as officials are unavailable and in motion. The mayor is away building a silo, councilmen haul potatoes, the marshal tinkers with a road grader, and the jail key vanished long ago. The piece notes arrests yield little change and a sense of confusion pervades local governance.
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Missouri
Christmas Programs At the Churches
Christmas is observed in all city churches with Santa Claus visiting Sunday schools to give treats. Programs include recitations songs dramatizations and special music. The little tots participation was especially enjoyed though space limits detail.
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Santa Claus
Christmas Party for Prof Sadler’s Piano Pupils
Prof Sadler hosted a Christmas party Monday evening for piano students from public and surrounding towns. A large tree, a short program by Ruth Hackert Suzanne Hollebeek Algonda Van Wely Dorothy Johnson Virginia Kempkes Jean Wormhoudt Carol Gook Joy Hackert, and Santa Claus visiting prompted cheers. Judson Waechter performed for Santa as Eileen Sadler recalled Uncle Billy Young’s poem for the gathering.
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Ruth Hackert
Suzanne Hollebeek
Algonda van Wely
Dorothy Johnson
Virginia Kempkes
Jean Wormhoudt
Carol Gook
Joy Hackert
Eileen Sadler
Santa Claus
Professor Sadler
Sadler
Judson Waechter
Old Santa
Santa
Eileen
Eileen Said She Missed Uncle Billy Young
Uncle Billy
Knoxville Woman Is Instantly Killed
Mrs. Arthur Avery a prominent Knoxville woman was killed last evening after being struck by an automobile as she stepped into the street. The accident occurred about 9 o clock reports say. She was 51 and survived by her husband and two children Alice and Robert.
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Arthur Avery
Knoxville
Monroe
Avery
Addie Livingston
Alice
Robert
Welfare League Plans Santa Aid for 48 Families
At a special Community Welfare League meeting at the Legion hall, baskets of food and other items will be distributed to 48 city families. The league works with churches the Legion and Auxiliary Red Cross and other groups. Treasurer De Cook reported a balance of 95.96 after 7.06 in monthly disbursements. Resignation of secretary R C Amidon accepted. new secretary to be elected in January. Large donations of Christmas food noted and unemployment efforts authorized for action.
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Community Welfare League
Legion Hall
Oyce Any the Welfare League
Legion and Auxiliary
Red Cross Chapter
de Cook
R. C. Amidon
Paul Scholte
Committee On Christmas
League
Farewell Sermon of Dr Mulder Postponed
The farewell sermon of Dr. Bernie Mulder, pastor of the First Reformed Church, has been postponed indefinitely due to Mrs. Mulder illness. Friends express prayers and wishes for her speedy recovery and strength.
Doings of the District Court Report on three cases and a divorce
After more than twenty four hours the jury in the state versus Bert Merriman could not reach a verdict and was discharged. Merriman faced a charge of driving while intoxicated after a May collision near Pleasantville. Harold Hodgson of Knoxville was granted a divorce in district court on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment in an uncontested case. John Dyer of Pleasantville was freed on a child desertion charge after a jury deliberated from 4 30 p m to 11 p m, noting arrears of 1800 but deciding he had paid all he could.
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Bert Merriman
Howard Lowther
Pleasantville
Harold Hodgson
Knoxville
Dyer
John Dyer
Hughes Wins Damages From Railroad for Mule Fatalities
David Hughes of Otley was awarded 246 dollars in district court after a suit against the C B and Q railroad. Two of Hughes two mules were killed by a Burlington train recently in the incident cited in the case.
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David Hughes
Otley
C. B. and Q. Railroad
Hughes
Burlington
Farmers Union meeting taunts Hoover with Reno satire
Veteran campaigner Milo Reno mocked Hoover at a Farmers Union county convention in this city Friday. He urged a new fellowship, warned against selfishness, and linked farm action to Christian principles. He cautioned that prosperity is elusive and stressed the need for unity in farm organizations.
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Hoover
Farmers Union County
Milo Reno
Reno
Adair
John Adair
John McConnell
Harold Veenstra
Vander’ Ploeg
John S. Menninga
Ed. Vander Ploeg
An Lane Schakel
Bart Werwers
Reuben Schakel
Reuben Schakel, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee
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Who’s Who In Education
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Leonard A. Winter
the Chronicle
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Glee Club
King
George Cummings
the Light of Bethlehem
Christ Child
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Jeans
Chris
Finnegan
Peter du Preeg
Ardys Klein
Miss Tysseling
Prof. Lewis
Carol Wilson
Bonnie Youngerman
Dirk Groeneweg
George Heeren
Jennie Gosselink
Bernice Carter
Geo. Vande Noorde
Donald Renaud
Leona Beintema
H. A. van Zante
Mra
Mulder
Prof. Sadler
Dr. Mulder
the District Court
Farmers Union
Hyde
Federal Reserve
Galilee
Thirteen Colonies
Steel Trust
Peter Sains
James B. Wheeler
Wheeler
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Hee
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