Cooking School and Food Show at Pella March 2 3 4
The Chronicle plans its fourth annual cooking school and food show at Legion Memorial hall on March 2 3 4 with Miss Dorothy Cooley noted home economist and cooking instructor. Cooley has advised General Foods and spoken in major cities to thousands, and exhibits of food stuffs will accompany the instruction for local women.
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Pella
the Chronicle
Legion Memorial
Miss Cooley
The
Chronicle
Dorothy Cooley
General Foods Corporation
United States
Chicago
Louisville
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Pioneer Lawmakers Association of Iowa
Des Moines
Fire damages Mrs Nancy Boat home in Broadwa district
A Friday afternoon fire damaged the third story of Mrs. Nancy Boat’s Broadwa home causing several hundred dollars in loss. She was home and unaware of the blaze until a neighbor alerted her after smoke appeared in the attic. Fire crews contained the fire, likely caused by defective wiring, with insurance covering the damage.
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Nancy Boat
Broadwa
SCRIP EXTENSION TO BE TALKED AT MEETING TONIGHT
Chamber of Commerce members meet at Legion Memorial hall at 7 30 tonight to discuss extending scrip circulation and potential extra trade coupon issues. All members urged to attend with questions and problems to share. Also notes a fire incident at a Diamond Oil station injuring Leo Vander Kolk from alcohol ignition. Farmers Union Butter sells for 19 cents per pound.
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SCRIP
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Memorial Hall
Leo Vander Kolk
Diamond
Deportation order targets Hartzell of Monmouth Ill
London dispatch reports Home Office issued a deportation against Oscar M Hartzell of Monmouth Illinois on charges of swindling hundreds of credulous Americans who sought a share in the Drake estate. Other items note burglary at Siemens House of Fashion in Oskaloosa and Stagg's hiring by College of the Pacific, plus Capitol pay cuts, lame duck amendment, fires in Oskaposa, and crop loan legislation.
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London
Home Office
Oscar M. Hartzell
Monmouth, Ill
Drake
Tax Return Filing Schedule by Counties
The treasury department announces income tax return sites by county. Mahaska county at the courthouse from February 17 to 23. Marion county offices in Des Moines room 112 new courthouse January 1 to March 16, Knoxville courthouse February 13, Pella city hall February 15.
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Treasury Department
Mahaska County
Marion County
Des Moines
New Courthouse
Knoxville
Pella
City Hall
Card of Thanks for Neighbors and Friends in Faith
Brief thanks to neighbors and friends for ministering in faith and for the comforting words spoken at a family event. The note honors LYDENS, a and CHILDREN among others who supported during a time of need.
O P Tire and Battery Shop Celebrates Five Years in Pella
The O. and P Tire and Battery Shop marks its fifth anniversary in Pella. Louis Ozinga and Henry Pethoven started the business five years ago after moving from Peoria. M J Van Gorp leads an expanded repair unit behind the shop as the shop highlights Firestone tires and batteries and ten days of reduced prices.
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Louis Ozinga
Henry Pethoven
Pella
Peoria
O. & P. Tire and Battery
Shell Oil
Washington Street
M. J. van Gorp
Messrs
Ozinga
Pethoven
the Chronicle
P. Tire and Battery
Truck Goes Wild In City Crash Injures Youth
A 28 year old Ellison resident Herman Price suffered severe internal injuries after a truck driven by Willard Flynn lost control on north Court Street in Ottumwa. The vehicle struck a power pole then deflected into the Sam Stoltz insurance office. Flynn escaped unharmed.
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Herman Price
Ellison
Ottumwa
Willard Flynn
North Court Street
Sam Stoltz
Flynn
Price
Assailants Of Farmer Arrested In Marion County
Three suspects including one woman are jailed in Knoxville awaiting a hearing over W. A. Way the farmer who lies in critical condition after being struck with a revolver near Bussey Town. Deputies saved Jack McCoy Joe Brodees and Mrs. Jack Jones from a mob of about 300. the incident centered on alleged furniture removal from Mrs Jones house mortgaged property.
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Marion County
Knoxville
W. A. Way
Bussey
Way
Jack McCoy
Joe Brodees
Jack Jones
Girl's Capture Victory From Harvey
Harvey high school's girls varsity visited Pella for a tight game Monday evening. After a 22 to 18 halftime spread, Pella pulled away in the second half to win 28 to 20. High scorers were Leache of Harvey and Deiters of Pella.
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Harvey
Pella
Vistors
Leache
Deiters
L. A
Vliet
Wards
Beyer and Fox
In and Huisman
Miss Mii
Harvey High School
Democratic Club Plans Meeting at Knoxville Courthouse
The Marion County Democratic club schedules a meeting next Wednesday evening February 15 at 8 at the Knoxville courthouse. Principal speaker is Mrs. Alex Miller, secretary state, with Dr. Aschenbrenner also speaking. All Democrats invited.
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Marion County
Democratic Club
Knoxville
Alex Miller
Secretas State
Aschenbrenner
Notice to dog owners delinquent tax March deadline
Section 5435 states all license fees become delinquent on April 1 and a one dollar penalty is added for each unpaid license. Those wishing to pay before April 1 should see the assessor or the auditor Esme Van Zee Lake Prairie Two Assessor.
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ESME + VAN ZEE
Lake Prairie Two
Local residents join tree trimming brigade for wood
Bert Roelfsen and Tom Swank have joined the tree trimming brigade. They supply fire wood and improve the appearance of their premises.
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Bert Roelfsen
Tom Swank
Thei
Mrs. M. J. Kennedy Called by Death
Mrs. Mary Jane Kennedy died Sunday afternoon at 4 00 at her daughter Bessie Brooks home on Broadway after a brief illness pneumonia was named as the cause. She was born February 24 1846 in Green County Pennsylvania and would have been 87 next birthday. She came to Town at seven with her parents by steamboat to Keokuk and wagon to Jefferson County. She married Perry H. Kennedy December 20 1868. he died February 23 1878. One daughter Bessie Brooks survives with granddaughter Lois Brooks and a long time member of the Methodist church.
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Mary Jane Kennedy
Bessie Brooks
Broadway
R. I
Nordlund
Oakwood Cemetery
Klaas Kelder Summoned at Home for the Aged
Klaas Kelder died at the Home For the Aged Monday at 4 15 pm aged 79 years 9 months 15 days Funeral services were held at the Home Wednesday at 10 am Rev G Menning Third Reformed Church officiating Interment in Oakwood Born in Apeldoor n Holland April 22 1854 he lived in Pella and area for years entering the Home For the Aged in June 1926 Mrs Kelder died in 1926 Surviving the deceased are three
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Kelder
Jesus
Mr. Kelder
Apperingdam
Holland
Pella
Chronicle praise from James Steenbock near Pella
James Steenbock of seven miles north of Pella visited last Thursday after noon and praised the Chronicle as the best paper Pella has. He argues there is no difference in news among local papers, noting Chronicle features others do not carry. The paper aims to merit Steenbock's appreciation and the support of hundreds of readers by delivering the kind of paper they like.
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James Steenbock
Pella
Chronicle
Steenhoek
Blacks Leave On Spring Buying Trip
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Black of Black's Style Shoppe depart for Chicago to view and purchase spring merchandise. They plan monthly trips to Chicago and St. Louis markets to secure new styles and better values for customers. Much stock will arrive in Pella before their return, inviting shoppers to visit the store soon.
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B. F. Black
Chicago
Mrs. Black
St. Louis
Pella
Groundhog Day Weather Sparks Early Winter Storm
The piece notes a groundhog sighting but focuses on a cold blast sweeping the region. A Sunday chill gave way to a winter blizzard Monday with high winds and snow from the Dakotas and Minnesota, bringing frigid temperatures across the state. The storm continues Tuesday morning with little sign of easing.
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Dakotas
Minnesota
State Checkers Are At County Seat
The annual audit of Marion county's books began last Friday with state examiners Earl C. Holloway and W. L Sternberg arriving to check county auditor's books in each county office. The audit, for the year, is watched by taxpayers as tax matters are of keen interest locally.
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Marion County
Earl C. Holloway
W. L Sternberg
Tate
County Auditor's of Res
Pella Fire Benevolent Honored for Heroic Service
Our gratitude to the members of the Pella Fire Benevolent for their heroic service at our home last Saturday evening. They warded off danger and protected Mr. and Mrs. G Bennine.
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Pella Fire
Benasnent
G. Bennine
Final Contest Awards Given at High School Auditorium
The final home declamatory contest was held Friday evening at the high school auditorium. Frances M. judged. Firsts: Oratorics Ralph Menning, Dramatics Frances Van Rees, Humorous W. Wormhondt. Winners advance to county contest at Bussey February 16. Programs included Rain, Rockin Time, and a Girls Glee Club performance.
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Frances’ M
Ralph Menning
Arnold Schippers
Frances” van Rees
Lee Kealans Aiamad
W. and. Herbert Wormhondt
Bussey
Roof Fire At G Bennink Home Extinguished Quickly
A roof fire at the G Bennink home was reported at 6 20 pm and put out by the local fire squad before any damage occurred. The incident was described as treacherous but typically harmless.
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G. Bennink
Dey
Death of Aaron Leydens at 36 in Pella Iowa
Aaron Leydens 36 died Thursday evening at his home 1106 Washington St Pella after a 12 year illness Funeral services were held Monday at 1 30 pm at the home Rev R J Danhof officiated Interment Graceland Cemetery He survived by his parents six brothers and six sisters including Matthew John Otley Coward Newton Dick Neal Reuben Pella Lesa Vander Veer Kate Jacob Goemaat Newton Warie G De Hammer Newton Johanna Vander Pella Wal o Qiley and Dens Rouw of Ron
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R. Leydens
Washington Street
Pella
R. J. Danhof
Graceland Cemetery
Mr. Leydens
Matthew
John
Otley
Coward
Newton
Dick, Neal
Reuben
Lesa
Wits
C. Vander
Veer
Kate
Jacob Goemaat
Waarie
Johanna
Wal O Qiley
Ghd Dens
G. Rouw
Ron
Students Present Musical Evening
The district week sees a musical evening by Junior high and high school pupils at Melcher in the county tournament buildup. Teachers meet to discuss Developing Personality and the new teacher certification law as students begin practice teaching roles in Central and Webster schools.
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Pella
Melcher
Pleasant Hill
Iowa
Webster School
Miss E
Miss Roose
Iss Helen Booher
Miss Bakker
Gosselink
Willa Prange
Peter Muyskens
Willard Langerak
Lincoln School
Veraengard
Ruth Lengerak
Costello
Miller
Clarence Langerak
Mary Louise le Coca
Genhim Gavol Hollebrande
Ander Linden
Harry ‘Tysseling
Robin Jean
van Vilet
Lew
Henrietta Hoksbergen
Gratitude for Pella Home For the Aged Care
Cornie Kelder of St. Joseph Missouri expresses thanks for the Home For the Aged in Pella praising its staff led by Mr and Mrs Van Buren. After a six week visit as a stranger he witnessed tender care and ministering, calling the Home a blessing to any community.
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Pella
Home For
Home For the
van Buren
Cornie Kelder
St. Joseph
Remember Way Back When
A nostalgic column recalls bygone times when doctors were walking drugstores and women wore calico bon nets. The piece notes simpler social rituals, stage plays as centers of attraction, and common habits such as using arithmetic instead of machines, with references to preachers who smoked and a town at the depot.
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Moffey
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