City Officials Report On Local Light Condition
City officials led by Mayor De Haan and Aldermen Van der Ploeg and Van Zante argue the electric plant uses steam power inadequately and costly. They urge modernization to diesel units, citing savings of twelve to fifteen thousand dollars annually and reference several towns adopting diesel plants to cut costs.
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de Haan
Vander Ploeg
van Zante
Fairbanks-Morse
Winterset
Tastalie Gee Wesel
Independence
Pella
Vinton
Indianola
Estherville
Story City
Bloomfield
Orange
Fairbanks Morse
Diesel Engines Gain Ground In Iowa Plants And Nation
Reports show 32 of Iowa’s 48 municipal plants generate power with diesel engines and 24 use Fairbanks Morse units. About 85 percent of Iowa diesels are Fairbanks Morse, a leader with half of U S oil engine installations. Proponents argue diesel adoption boosts capacity, reduces fuel costs, and preserves coal jobs, while noting potential employment impacts and future production estimates.
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Iowa
Fairbanks- Morse and Co
Fairbanks Morse
United States
Fairbanks-Morse
Fairbanks-Morse Co
Black's Style Shoppe Showcases New Spring Line
Mrs. Black reports a week of market purchases across Chicago and Eastern dealers as Black's Style Shoppe unveils a fresh spring line for women and children. Live-model scrutiny and value pricing underpin confidence in coats and dresses, with nationwide brands offered at lower prices to attract Pella shoppers. The store highlights exclusive ready-to-wear and millinery selections and invites all locals to view daily arrivals.
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Chicago
Pella
City
Black
Black’s
Posty
Tax books at banks and townships announced
County treasurer F. T. Metcalf lists locations and dates for tax book access at Pella National Bank on February 17 18 at Pella City Lake Prairie Township and Summit Township tax books and at Security State Bank on February 19 20.
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Pella National Bank
The
Security State Bank
Pella City
Lake Prairie Township
Summit Township
F. T. Metcalf
Booze and Gas Don't Mix On Highway 63 Accident
An evening crash on Highway 63 east of town left four injured and one jailed. Louis Van Roekel, Mrs. Van Roekel, Abe Klaaren, Tony Van Setten, and H. Shadley were involved as Van Setten’s car, with alcohol, led to police intervention. Klaaren injured. Van Setten arrested after a struggle and found with two pint bottles. Possible charges include intoxicated driving, illegal liquor transport, and resisting an officer.
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Louis’ ‘van ‘Roekel
van Roekel
Abe Klaaren
Hampton
van Setten
Klaaren
Dennis
Bram
Knoxville
Nieberg
Hastile
Mt. Pleasant
John Heerema Named President of Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
At the Iowa Pharmaceutical association annual convention in Des Moines John Heerema, owner of Puritan Drug Store, was elected president after serving as vice president last year. The honor reflects his ability and popularity and brings recognition to Pella.
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Des Moines
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
John Heerema
Puritan
Heerema
Pella
Sam Van Hemert Dies After Long Illness at 69
Sam Van Hemert aged 69 died Wednesday morning at Mahaska hospital Oska Joosa after months of kidney illness. Born May 5 1861 near Pella he spent life farming then moved to the city. Surviving are five sons Marsh Neal William and widow. brothers and sisters in Iowa and Texas. Funeral Saturday at home 1:30 and First Reformed Church 2:00 with Rev. Mulder officiating.
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Sam van Hemert
Yea
Mahaska Hospital
Oska- Joosa
Mr. van Hemert
van Hemert
Pella
Anna de Haas
Gerrit van Hemert
van Veen-Van Hemert
American Legion
France
Marsh van Hemert
Leighton
Neal van Hemert
William S. van Hemert
First Reformed Church
Rev
B. Mulder
Interstate Transit Lines buys Southern Bus Lines in Iowa
Booney C. H. Crooks president of Southern Bus Lines announced Saturday the sale of eleven Iowa routes to Interstate Transit Lines of Omaha. Des Moines board authorized the sale, with no changes in personnel or schedules. The Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern connected routes across multiple Iowa cities, traveling 1,600,000 miles in 1930. Ownership rested with the Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern railway, now in receivership. Interstate is jointly owned by Chicago-North Western and Union Pacific and operates transcontinental buses.
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Des Moines Register
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Booney C. H. Crooks
Southern Bus Lines
Interstate Transit Lines of
Omaha
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Iowa’ Lines
Fort Dodge
Des Moines and
Southern
Iowa
Algona
Ames
Boone
Indianola
Monroe
Marshalltown
Grundy Center
Knoxville
Tama
Interurban
Des Moines and Southern
Fort Dodge, Des Moines and Southern Railway
Mr. Crooks
Interstate
Chicago-North Western Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
Welfare League Meets At Legion Hall Tuesday Night
The Community Welfare League held its monthly meeting at the Legion hall with Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner presiding as new president. Officials discussed reports and agreed to turn over certain county-assisted cases to county permanent charges for ongoing help.
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Community Welfare League
Legion Hall
Carl Aschenbrenner
Church Services and Sermons Scheduled for Sunday
Second Reformed Church holds 9:30 a.m. church school and 10:45 a.m. sermon Strengthen the Things That Remain. 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p.m. Christ's Ideal for Youth. Third Reformed Church notes the pastor preaches both services. Rev. Jacob De Jong of Leighton will fill afternoon pulpit. Baptist Church calendar includes 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. 10:45 a.m. worship with sermon In the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord. 6:30 p.m. Young People's service. 7:00 p.m. Evening Gospel service The Prodigal Comes Home.
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Second Reformed Church
Christian Endeavor
Third Reformed Church
Jacob de Jong
Leighton
Baptist Church
Soup Sale to Be Held at Van Houweling Garage
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College plans a soup sale at the Van Houweling garage on Saturday February 28 serving soup and lunches. Franklin Van Gorp has been ill with osteomyelitis and underwent a Tuesday morning operation for temporary relief.
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Central College
van Houweling
Franklin van Gorp
Morni
School Stories In Our Next Issue
The Chronicle resumes rural school features with West Amsterdam school led by Miss Ila Van Ness. The series was paused last spring but returns due to reader interest and demand for this news. Encourage neighbors to subscribe to receive the full school stories and pictures.
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Chronicle
West Amsterdam
Ila van Ness
Central defeats Buena Vista in tight road win
Central rallied from a sluggish first half to beat Buena Vista on Monday night, preserving its unblemished record. Moe and Salverson led Buena Vista early as Central trailed at 19 18 at halftime, then the Red and White surged in the second half with Niefert and Mays Kens starring as reserves.
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Buena Vista
Reinhart
Schiele
Muyskens
Central
Salverson
Beaver
Beavers
Beuna Vista
Anderson
Niefert
Metzdorf
Benna Vista
Mays- Kens
Ade
Parsons
Penn
McClintock
Plegman
Moe
Burger
Marsh
Matzdorf
Anderson F. Schnack
I Iday
Shiele
Tysseling
Jack North
Highland Park
Bert McGrane
Drake
Business Men's Club Meets Monday
The next regular meeting of the Business Men's Community Club will be held at Elmwood Inn next Monday evening. Dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock, after which there will be a business session and social time. All members are invited to come and, if possible, bring a guest, who is a prospective member. It is also requested that reservations be made with Mrs. Mitten not later than noon Monday.
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Business Men's Community Club
Elmwood Inn
Diesel Side of Light Question Debate
The Chronicle weighs Diesel vs steam light plant engines. Proponents push diesel while the paper notes it could not obtain material from opponents. The issue presents various facts and invites further views.
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Chronicle
Action on Equipment Is Delayed by Council Vote
At an adjourned city council session Friday evening City Solicitor Dick Van Zante warned that municipal improvements require a two thirds vote for appropriations. The council adjourned and plans to revisit the issue at a future meeting.
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Dick van Zante
van Zante
Death summons Mrs John Braam at home here
Mrs John Braam an early Pella resident dies at 8 am Tuesday at 502 Washington street after over a decade of invalidism. Born in 1849 she would have reached 82 next March. Funeral 1 pm at home with Rev B Mulder, Oakwood cemetery interment. She was active in W C T U and Ladies Aid, survived by 8 children, 21 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and several stepchildren.
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John Braam
Washington Street
Braam
B. Mulder
Oakwood Cemetery
Johannes Strong
Pella
Baltimore
Streng
Oskaloosa
Christina Streng
N. Ver Steeg
A. Vande Voort
E. Bodenham
Riceville
Iowa
L. Ver Ploeg
Leighton
C. Ver Ploeg
G. G. Vander Zyl
Clive
Alberta
Canada
J. E. Vs der Zyl
Vander Zyl
Garrison
R. D. Douwstra
Otley
Antonia Braam
Des Moines
Joseph Ettema
Chicago
Harry Braam
Sully
L. M. Braam
Lawyersville
N. Y
Earth
Holland
Honev
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E. F. Black
MR. Lincoln
George Ramsey
Pella Motor Company
Iowa Bus Line
Ft. Dodge, Des Moines and Southern Bus Lines
Welfare League
Business Men’s Club
W. H. Fowler
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