Reader Upholds the Ku Klux Klan
A Chronicle reader defends the Ku Klux Klan, arguing the group uses lawful means and that press hostility misrepresents its actions. The letter cites The Protestant and DOJ inquiries, disputes Oklahoma governor Walton, mentions the Mer Rouge affair, and asserts Klansmen mostly ride in cars and remain masked to avoid business boycotts.
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The
Chronicle
Klan
Ku Klux Klan
Department of Justice
Washington
United States
Rome
White House
Oklahoma
Walton
Legion Kitchen Almost Finished at Memorial Building
Work on the American Legion Kitchen at the rear of the new Memorial building progresses with the project now well advanced at a small cost. Volunteers led by Abe Den Adel Charley Hoeksema and Ed Hoeksema assisted masons and plumbers, with Thanksgiving and Christmas contributions noted.
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American Legion
Post
Abe den Adel
Charley Hoeksema
Ed Hoeksema
Record-Setting Rail Expansion Planned for 1924
In New York on November 8 the Association of Railway Executives and the American Railway Association outlined a growth program predicting 1924 may match or exceed 1923 freight highs. They noted $243.8 million planned for locomotives, cars and equipment and endorsed continued cooperation to curb car shortages and congestion while boosting efficiency and profits.
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Association of Railway Executives
American Railway Association
New York
A. R. A. Board of Directors
Yale University
The
Chronicle
Grimes Canning Co. Suffers Large Fire Loss
The Grimes Canning Company with plants in Grimes Altona Pella Rockwell City and Perry suffered a $250000 Christmas loss as three Grimes warehouses burned. Fire origin unknown, village water supply inadequate for firefighting. buildings and contents mostly destroyed, some insurance. Grimes factory untouched and to resume work.
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Grimes Canning Company
Grimes
Altoona
Pella
Rockwell City
Perry
Former Chronicle Linotype Operator Visits Pella
V. V. Kramer, once a linotype operator at the Chronicle, now a journalism student at the University of Missouri, arrived in Pella Saturday for a social visit with friends.
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V. V. Kramer
Chronicle Office
University of Missouri
Pella
Santa Claus at Sadler Home Christmas Party Recalls Pella Pupils
Professor G F Sadler hosted his annual Christmas party for music pupils at his home in Pella. First grade from Webster School visited, about thirty children, many invited across the street. Ivan Sadler helped make candy and decorations while Elmer read a Santa letter promising arrival by air if needed. Candy and apple-on-a-stick lollipops were given as departure treats.
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G. F. Sadler
Sadler
Webster
Ivan
Kathleen Sadler
Leona Reavers
Santa Claus
Elmer
Santa
Pella
Joe Boyd Ill in Bartlesville After Gas Exposure
Mr and Mrs Joseph Boyd Sr travel to Bartlesville due to their son Joe Boyd Jr serious stomach hemorrhage from German gas exposure during the war. He is hospitalized and improving. a possible blood transfusion was considered but not needed at this time. He previously worked for Phillips Petroleum Company and is from Pella.
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P. H. Stubenrauch
Arkansas City
Kansas
Joseph Boyd, Sr
Bartlesville
Joe. Boyd, Jr
Boyd
Phillips Petroleum Company
Stubenrauch
Joe
Pella
Christmas Program At Methodist Church Delights Attendance
The M. FE Sunday School presented a Christmas program Saturday night to a well attended audience. Children enjoyed a Christmas treat, and George Croll received a Bible for faithful service as Sunday School superintendent. Rev. RE. A. Sabin, the new pastor, is praised for his sermons and active church work.
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M. FE
George Croll
RE. A. Sabin
Election Meeting of Pella National Bank Stockholders
Notice is given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Pella National Bank will be held at its Banking House in Pella Iowa on Tuesday January 8 1924 between 1 and 3 p m for the purpose of electing seven directors. GEO G GAASS President
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Pella National Bank
Pella
Iowa
Geo. G. Gaass
Important notice on cash basis for 1924 trades
On and after Jan 1 1924 we will conduct our places of business on a strictly cash basis. This is done because it is difficult to collect accounts. Klyn & De Winter Holland Meat Market Ulrich's Meat Market.
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Klyn & DE Winter Holland
Ulrich’s Meat Market
Black Oak School Marks Paying Off Building Bond
The patrons, teacher and pupils of Black Oak No. 6 celebrated the completion of payment on their new school building on December 13. Miss Jeannette De Jong led a memory-filled program with all fifteen pupils contributing. Refreshments followed as C. H. Bogard spoke on community cooperation, and treasurer Mr. Roorda burned the bonds to honor the milestone.
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Black Oak No. 6
Jeannette de Jong
C. H. Boguard
Krout
Fleck
Roorda
Jeannetta de Jong
Churches Keep Christmas Truth
The Sunady Schools of Pella hold Christmas programs to enforce Scripture’s account of the first Christmas. The writer praises the children’s songs and pieces and argues the season should focus on Christ, not commerce. Sunday school teaching encourages selflessness, with the lesson that giving is better than receiving.
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Sunady
Pella
Jesus
Christmas Day Mild Weather Shines in Pella
Pella enjoyed unusually warm Christmas with bright forenoon sun and milder afternoon. Local life paused except at eateries as residents gathered with family, gifts filled the day, and the Chronicle editor thanked readers for tokens and friendship.
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Pella
Santa Claus
Chronicle
Bazaar Gratitude from Central College Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College thanks friends who aided in the December 15 bazaar and expresses appreciation for public support in their other yearly activities.
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Central College
Dielman Family Heads to Orange City Visit
Mr and Mrs Henry Dielman and Mrs Dieleman's mother Mrs Van Ommen traveled Monday afternoon to visit relatives in Orange City.
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Henry Dielman
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H. H. Sadler
W. A. Young
L. W. Hartley
Leroy Kimmell
B. C
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Joe Boyd
Methodist Church
Black Oak School
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