Free Tractor School to Draw Rural Visitors to Pella
The two day Tractor School at White Way Auto garage in Pella February 21 and 22 will feature an Avery Company instructor from Peoria Illinois. Attendees from Fairfield Albia and other towns are expected to travel long distances for instruction and guidance on tractor use. The Pella Chronicle promotes the event and advertisers offering goods to support the campaign. Readers are urged to study the advertising feature and visit the Chronicle office during the school.
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Welle Again Promoted From Fuller Brush to Chicago Manager
Lester Welle, a Pella native, has been promoted from Keokuk to manage a Fuller Brush Company branch in Chicago. He served as a navy musician during the war, then built a sales career after college, earning rapid recognition at Hartford home office and in Keokuk prior to the Chicago move.
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Fuller Brush Company
Hartford
Navy
New York
Brest
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Keokuk
Chicago
Junior Y Beats High School Freshmen in Close 14–13 Victory
The Junior Y basketball team defeated a high school freshmen squad 14 to 13 last Wednesday evening. Coach Fred Lautenbach rotated players to keep them fresh as the Y gears up for a busy winter of sports with a definite list of eligible players.
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Fred Lautenbach
Fred
Tax Collection Notice for Pella and Townships
W A Clark County Treasurer announces tax collection in Lakes Prairie Summit Townships and Pella City. Payments accepted at Pella National Bank February 18 19 and Security State Bank February 20 21. Visit banks on those dates to pay taxes.
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Security State Bank
W. A. Clark
Federation allocates 4000 dollars for farm women work
The Iowa Federation approved a 4000 dollar line item to develop and sustain activities for farm women. A Federation official noted the funds came from trimming other areas as the overall budget remains below early 1923 levels. Women workers have provided strong service recently and deserve expanded support.
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Iowa Federation
State Will Aid Scout Tree Planting
A letter from Extension Forester Irwin T. Bode of Iowa State College to Boy Scout Leader W. Brunia outlines potential state support for a tree planting project. The letter, dated February 8, 1924, proposes supplying poplar cuttings and ash and black walnut seedlings for spring planting and asks Brunia to report number of participating boys, available time, and the intended planting area.
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Boy Scouts
Ames
Iowa
W. Brunia
Pella
Brunia
Iowa State College
Irwin T. Bode
Extension Forester
Storm Interferes With Hog Sales
The Harold Veenstra hog sale, delayed from Tuesday to Saturday due to weather, saw prices from under 30 to 102 dollars, averaging below 50. Wm Van Baale and Son held a purebred sale Thursday with prices from 17 to 40 dollars, averages under 30, as blocked roads reduced attendance. Some excellent sows sold and breeders found bargains.
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Harold Veenstra
Wm. van Baale and Son
City Wins Out In Paying Case Over Paving Levy
The Iowa Supreme Court confirmed the district court ruling by Judge Dugan that Rev. M. A. O Connell trustee of the Pella Catholic church must pay the 1922 paving assessment. This wraps up the citys paving project disputes with most litigants dropping claims after the district court decision.
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M. A. O’connell
Knoxville
Pella Catholic Church
H. E. de Reus
District Court
Farm Bureau to Aid Club Work at State Fair
At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation it was voted to cooperate with the Iowa State Fair to offer prize money for the Boys and Girls Club department. An appropriation of 200 dollars will fund travel expenses for two winning teams two boys and two girls to the International Stock Show in club demonstration contests.
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Chicago trip for millinery shop owners at Moody event
Misses Dorothy Wormhoudt and Fannie Gerritsen visited Chicago last week to buy goods for their millinery store and attended the Founder's Week Conference of the Moody Bible Institute.
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Fannie Gerritsen
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Legislature to Pity Poor Fish
The Chronicle criticizes Iowa lawmakers for proposing a $1 fishing license for nonresidents while exempting landowners and women. It argues licensing favors sporting clubs and would burden casual anglers, comparing to hunting license rules and noting potential constitutional concerns. The piece laments legislative folly and labels the bill a further monstrosity.
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State House
Missionary Leona Vander Linden Heads Home on Furlough
Miss Leona Vander Linden, missionary of the Reformed Church at Amoy China, plans a summer return to Pella on furlough. She will travel via the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean, visiting Europe, and arrive in New York around June first. She will attend the General Synod of the Reformed Church at Asbury Park, N J, in early June before reaching Pella for about a year away.
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Farmers Co op to Have New Manager
The Farmers' Cooperative Exchange board met on Tuesday after a postponed session. Andrew Van Drimmelen was chosen as the new business manager for the coming year, replacing retiring manager C Dielemann who has led operations since inception.
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Penn Quakers Edge Central College In Oskaloosa Shootout
A large crowd witnessed Penn's basketball team down Central College 21 to 19 on the Oskaloosa high school floor. The Quakers rallied in the second half, with Neifert and Boeyink scoring early, and all five locals contributing in passing and scoring. Central led 14 to 18 at halftime, but Penn controlled the endgame to secure the victory and snap a winless stretch since December.
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Central College of Pella
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Hoogeveen
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Neifert
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Houser
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Rock Island
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Cedar Rapids
County Treasurer at Local Banks on Feb Dates
County Treasurer will visit Pella National Bank on February 18 and 19, Security State Bank on February 20 and 21, with Pella Banks closed for business on Washington's Birthday February 22.
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Security State Bank
Pella
Washington
Dedication Near For Memorial Building In Pella
A new memorial building on Pella's west side will soon be dedicated to soldiers who served and died. The American Legion's Van Veen Van Hemert Post organized the events with a Friday reception for donors and builders, and a February 19 memorial service and formal dedication for all friends. The building, funded by stockholders from the Pella District Fair and county taxpayers, will host future Legion and Auxiliary events and a countywide hearing for younger generations to appreciate the project.
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Pella
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Harry Hesselink
Frank Miles
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George M. Derbyshire
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Flags Fly Bright On Pella Streets In Lincoln Birthday Display
In Pella nearly all local firms bought flags from the American Legion boys last fall. The large flags fly from fourteen foot poles set along sidewalks in neat lines for a uniform street display. More than a hundred flags are owned by Pella residents.
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American Legion
Wilson
Lincoln
Caucus Call for Lake Prairie Voters at New City Hall
A caucus of the publican voters of Lake Prairie Township will meet at the New City Hall at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday February 19. By order of the Central Committee.
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Lake Prairie Township
Central Committee
The Right Price Store 9¢ Sale Ad Preview
The Right Price Store advertises a nine cent sale with bargain items. Read the back page of this week's Chronicle for details and quantities while supplies last.
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