Worthy tribute to city minister retires from church
A farewell letter from Rev. J. De Haan, retiring pastor of First Christian Reformed Church, praises Pella for hospitality and cooperation during his ministry. He recalls shared joys and sorrows, community honors, and gratitude to residents, the Fowler Telephone Co., and Central College. He expresses hope to meet again and urges continued unity in Christian faith and service.
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J. de Haan
Christian Reformed Church
Pella
Fowler Telephone Co
Cit
Cot SS
Christ
Recent Happenings Record Co Clerk Licenses Births
The clerk of the district court issued licenses for Wenley K. Metz Margarette Garbett Henry Frueh Florence Metz Lacey Abraham Bogaards Christine G. Sels rower Nellie Goematt Harley Shoemaker Velma Rinehart Elton Cade Grace Aalbers John Brandholt Jennie May Van Maaren and others. Births recorded include William John son of W A Wilson Harvey born Jan 17 Roy Merle son of W L Pettyjohn Marysville born. Ruby Ganghtar daughter of E C Busick Indiana township born Jan 22 Very Louie daughter of Reith Morgan Hamilton born Jan 28 James Albert son of J M Awtry Harvey born Jan 27.
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District Court
Wenley K. Metz
Melcher
Margarette Garbett
Henry Frueh
Lacona
Florence Metz
Lacey Abraham Bogaards
Pella
Christine G. Sels
Rower
Nellie Goematt
Pallas
Harley Shoemaker
Pleasantville
Velma
Rinehart
Elton Cade
William John
Harvey
Roy Merle
W. L.pettyjohn
Marysville
Ruby Ganghtar
E. C. Busick
Indiana Township
Very Louie
Reith Morgan
Hamilton
James Albert
J.M. Awtry
Colorado seen as prosperous by visiting leader
The visitor remarks that Colorado is rapidly prospering, noting improved farming since his last trip seventeen years ago. He mentions rabbit ears as a talking point and cites friends who share enthusiasm for the region's progress, with Mr. Van Veen corroborating improvements.
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Colorado
van Veen
Pella Falls Narrowly To Knoxville In Rough Contest
A hard fought game saw Pella and Knoxville exchange leads with rough play. Milner and Crozier led Knoxville while Langerak paced Pella as Milner scored for Knoxville and Hedrick added points, giving Knoxville an 18 to 9 second half surge and the visitors the win.
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Knoxville Aire
Crozier
Knoxville
Inveldt
Lanak
van der Ploeg
Pella
Milner
Hedrick
Langerak
Long Tous
Pella Knoxville Fgfp
Milners
Lengerak F i
Blliottt
van D'R Ploeg
Grazier Ce
Inveldt c
Ol Hedrick
Ver Dughty
Preeg
Bever Gg
Hutchins
Des Moines
Mrs De Koning Suffering Stroke In Home
Mrs Joe De Koning suffered a stroke of apoplexy at her home on Monday at noon and is reported in critical condition. A brief premonition of ill health preceded the event as she sat in the bathroom, later regaining briefly before the medical details were noted.
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Joe de Koning
de Koning
Marion County Man Wins High Honor at Livestock Contest
Elmer Reed of Knoxville was named top all around in the annual farm and home week livestock judging contest in Marion County. He scored 926 points across hogs beef cattle horses and dairy to place first out of fifty competitors. Second went to James Carter of Lawn Hill with 910 and third to F W Miner of Sac City with 906. Class champions included Reed in sheep Lloyd H. Davis Oak Vanpelt Corning Joseph H. Carter Lawn Hill Harold Schooman Cedar Falls. Reed received the all round champion medal. others earned gold medals.
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Oak'v
Vanpelt
Corning
Joseph H. Carter
Lawn Hill
Harold Schooman
Cedar Fall
Reed
F. Wainer
Sac City
Notice to Farmers Offers Discount on Plow Work
Notice to farmers announcing a ten percent discount on disc plow cultivator work and new plow shares from now until March 16. Customer solicitations encouraging immediate bring in of work to save money with the initials HL GEZEL.
Unclear fragment on marriage reference in SaNaf Behan text
Fragmentary input mentions luck and marriage in a wide SaNaf Behan context but provides no concrete facts, names, dates, or locations to form a coherent card.
Local Resident May Return To Farm
Local resident John Van Dyke may return to his farm if no renter is found. If he leaves town, his property on East Franklin Street will be rented.
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Ohn van Dyke
Oricks Town
Mr. van Dyke
City
East Franklin Street
Many Offerings At Automobile Show
A. B. Van Houweling attended the automobile show in Chi ppe last week. Exhibits displayed various models and mechanical construction to visitors at the Coliseum and downtown hotels. He noted cooperation among manufacturers and mutual dependence for improvements. Thousands of automobile dealers attended from different regions.
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A. B. van Houweling
Chippe
E Coliseum
Vai Ouweling
P Kruidenier Celebrates 90th Birthday in City
Congratulatory messages pour in for P. Kruidenier as he marks his 90th birthday. He lives with his daughter Mrs. A C Kuyper and, despite advancing age, remains in good health and enjoys time with friends and the simple pleasures of life.
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P. Kruidenier
Kruidenier
A. C. Kuyper
Kuidenier
Mrs J Fennema Taken by Death in Iowa Hospital
Mrs. J Fennema aged 63 died at 5 15 AM in Mahaska County hospital Oskaloosa after two minor operations. Funeral plans pending. Born Sarah Van Speren January 14 1866 near Pleasantville she would have turned 68 two weeks ago. Surviving husband Jacob and three daughters Mae Catherine and Mrs Otto Van Speren plus other relatives.
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Jack Fennema
Mahaska County Hospital
Oskaloosa
Fenema
Jacob Fenema
Mae
Catherine
Otto van Speren
Pella
van Iperen
Monroe
Will ‘van Iperen
Otley
Walter Fennema
Sturgess
Phoenix
Arizona
Wooden Shoes for the Iowans and Van Hoff’s Craft
A humorous piece extols wooden shoes made by Mr. Van Hoff in Orange City. It describes his factory process from soaked wood to finished footwear, noting comfort only with woolen socks and the neat craftsmanship. He aims to produce four to six pairs daily at about one dollar each.
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Orange City
Netherlands
Saat
United States
Chronicle Ads Boost Business Says Des Moines Sharpening Vendor
John F. Denburger of Des Moines reports a Tacoma Washington order shows Chronicle advertising is effective. He advertises his razor blade resharpening service in the Chronicle and notes growing interest from proper medium placement.
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John F. Denburger
Des Moines
The
Chronicle
Tacoma
P Denburger
Pella Colt Club annual meeting set at Legion Hall
The Pella Colt Club will hold its annual meeting Thursday night at 7 80 at the Legion hall. Members are urged to attend and Chronicle want ads promise results.
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Pellacolt Club
Legion Hall
Organists to Inspect Chicago and Pekin Organs for Local Church
Rev. Mulder L B Wormhoudt Ed Plette and Will Bogaards left yesterday for Chicago and Pekin Illinois to inspect pipe organs with the aim of purchasing one for the First Reformed church of this city. They will be away several days.
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Rev. Mulder
L. B. Wormhoudt
Ed Plette
Will Bogaards
Chicago
Pekin
Muale How
First Reformed Church
Mrs Tysseling Injured In Ice Fall Near Home
Mrs Tysseling suffered a broken arm and leg after slipping on ice and falling on a sidewalk near her home Saturday afternoon. She received surgical attention for injuries described as the most serious so far in the area.
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T. A
New Pontiac Sixes Have Arrived At Pella Motor Co
Prospective buyers learn late Pontiac Sixes are arrived and on display at Pella Motor Co salesrooms. The Chronicle advertises the car with details of features and prices from 745 dollars upward.
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Pella Motor Co
the Chronicle
Taxes Due At Local Banks In Pella
County Treasurer announces tax payments accepted at Pella banks including Pella National Bank on the 18th and 19th and Security State Bank on the 20th and 21st to satisfy local tax obligations.
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Pella
Bam
Frigidaire men to Kansas City for regional convention
Frigidaire dealers Van Den Berg Electric Co plan to attend a regional Frigidaire convention Feb 11 in Kansas City as part of a nationwide series. Twenty Frigidaire officials will lead one day meetings across ten cities beginning in Atlanta Jan 31. The 1928 results boasted record business and optimistic 1929 prospects with major price reductions and higher demand. A Frigidaire special train departs Des Moines Feb 10 at 7 40 am to the Kansas City event, featuring a buffet sleepers diners and an observation car.
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van den Berg Electric Co
Kansas City
Artort Nation
Atlanta
Memphis
Fort Worth
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
New York
San Francisco
London
Ontario
Frigidaire Corporation
E. G. Biechler
Frigidaire
Des Moines
Clais
Davies
Buyers Convention Great Success
Rampires and L. B. Wormhoudt returned from Chicago after attending the National Retail Commercial Union buyers convention. Meetings at the Palmer House showcased exhibits across all merchant lines and covered organization work salesmanship advertising and collective buying. The union, with 1600 members including Associated Buyers and Northern Jobbers, closed with a banquet at the Palmer House.
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Rampires
L. B. Wormhoudt
Chicago
National Retail Commercial Union Buyers
Palmer House
Coal Contract Closed Amid City Council Notes
City council meeting yielded few items of importance aside from routine business. The amended coal supply contract for the light plant faced prior delay due to Bishop's signatory dispute. Council discussed relocating No. 68 with state highway officials, reducing truck repair costs by limiting to one experienced driver, and enforcing sidewalk and coal chute safety notices. Alderman Albert Vender Plogg served as mayor pro tem in the mayor's absence.
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Tran
Bishop
Highway Commission
Cook
Ottumwa
Iver
Itln
Albert Vender Plogg
Local Health Notes From Mahaska County Hospital
Reports from Mahaska County Hospital list several patients with appendicitis recovery and other illnesses. Martha Boyer underwent an appendectomy and is doing well. Wilbur Rempe, seven, also had surgery for appendicitis and is improving. Dale Turnipseed has recovered from a recent operation and returned home. Henry Van Ryswyk remains in serious condition at home due to bronchial congestion. Al Clark and Helen Vander Pol are noted as improving or returning home, with others in hospital or recovering. Ongoing notes include C F Sweigert’s extended hospital stay in Waycross Georgia and the illness of Jessie Broom and Mayor S De Haan.
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Martha Boyer
Mahaske County
al Clark
Henry van Ryswyk
Ira van Ryswyk
Wilbur Rempe
Abe Rempe
Mahaska County Hospital
J. J. Sybenga
Dale’ Turnipseed
Helen Vander Pol
C. F. Sweigert
J. Pella
Waycross
Georgia
Jessie Broom
Vogel Hardware Store
de Haan
Record Bobsled Sale Breaks Industry Pace
Bourkens Manufacturing of this city sold 82 bobsleds this winter, a record for the era since the automobile arrived. The warm year round weather has favored such transportation, and the high sales indicate a profitable shift for the company.
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Bourkens Manufacturing Company
Lower Grove Man Seriously Ill
Charlie Jones of Lower Grove is critically ill at his home after a stroke weeks ago. The note follows a column mentioning Wall Street speculation and a London postcard letter by James Barstow, reflecting varied topics in the same piece.
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Lower Grove
Charlie Jones
Mr. Jones
James Barstow
London
King of Kings Showing Here in Pella Tonight and Tomorrow
A grand exhibition of The King of Kings presents 5,000 performers in a biblical passion narrative depicting the crucifixion and martyrdom of Jesus. The $2,500,000 production promises a reverent, uplifting drama praised by religious and secular audiences alike. Show runs tonight tomorrow and Saturday matinee. attendance urged for all ages.
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Pella
Secul
Tone Zeane
Herod
Jesus
Christ
Ersas
Anid
Woodrow Company Holds Annual Meeting
Woodrow Yencing Machine company held its annual meeting Monday morning at 10 30 in its offices this city. Officers named include H J Van Den Berg president T Vander Val vice president and secretary P H Van Gorp treasurer and general manager. Stockholders praised last year's business and the factory aims for a new era with the Model 80 machine.
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Woodrow Yencing Machine Company
H. D. van Za Pit
van Gorp
Jerry Vogeleiar
H. J. van den Berg
T. Vander Val
P. H. van Gorp
Gement
Knoxville Man Sets Iowa Oldest Horse Record
Knoxville Iowa February 6 A white mare aged 39 last September owned by Lee of Knoxville has reportedly set Iowa’s record for the oldest horse. Des Moines official Carn N Kennedy notes the dam was a Kentucky saddle horse and the sire a Percheron. The mare has not worn harness for two years but remains active. Other aged horses include a 38-year-old mare owned by J W Zezek of Diagonal and a 36-year-old horse raised by J R Shackleton of Boone. Queen the 96-year-old mare reportedly was euthanized January 4 to spare her decline.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Lee
Carn N. Kennedy
Des Moines
J. W. Zezek
Diagonal
Barney
Claus Ehrp
Holstein
J. R. Shackleton
Boone
Hon. Walkey
Garden Grove
Queen
J Valkenberg Is Honey Champ Claims Huge Clover Honey
John Valkenberg earned the title of honey champion after a shipment of 17 500 pounds of white clover honey to Cleveland three weeks ago. If sold at 15 cents per pound it could fetch about 2025 dollars, a sizable return on his investment. Col P B Butler of London won 5000 damages from Major Joseph Arden who also won a divorce from Mrs Butler's case.
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John Valkenberg
Cleveland
Ohio
Col
P. B. Butler
London
Joseph Arden
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City Pleasant
PELEA
General Electro Co
Marion
J. Fennema
J. van Hoff
Des Moines Register
Wall Street
King of Kings
Knoxville Man
J. Valkenberg
Marion County Farmer
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