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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1922

Page

6

Iowa News Items of Interest Summarized for Busy Readers

A broad roundup notes a 173000 drainage project near Dyersville, paving plans for Washington and Davenport, and funds for Humboldt Legion home. It lists bankruptcies of William Light and John Dixon, fires in Red Oak Hamburg and Persia, robberies at Joyce, court actions on grand jury, and a mix of county records, honey production leaders, and Supreme Court cases. It mentions a six-town amateur baseball league plan, upcoming hangings, a midwest estate dispute, and statewide fire losses in 1921.

Dyersville J. A. Wasson Panora Iowa City Council of Washington Council of Davenport American Legion of Humboldt William L. Light Green County Red Oak Hamburg Persia Joyce John C. Dixon Woodward Laborer Hagmeir Brothers Keokuk Garber Demitru Subeff Alonzo Hendry Waterloo Hugh Curry W. C. Williamson Clarinda United Presbyterians Ray Smith Carl Erickson Blencoe Smith Carlson Erickson John Sevenich West Union Old Society of the St. John's Norwegian Church Sarah Lynam Sioux City Moffit Tipton Atlas ‘Wheel Company R. W. McKibben Fayette County G. 0. Smith Oelwein Bentley Consolidated School Council Bluffs Bentley Pleasantine Supreme Court William Kubll Liberty E. A. Reed Pacific Junction Ethel Smith Salt Lake Frank Hendrickson Minatara Neb Reed Villisca Clayton County Woodbury County Charles D. Reed Iowa Crop Service Fred Carr Rock Island Railroad Grinnell Carr J. W. Willett Tama County WH. A. Budlong EH. R. Casebeer Des Moines Murs Company Helen M. Curtis van Buren County Federal Aid Fund H. W. Schultz Fort Dodge Webster City Dagle Grove Lehigh Badger Pilot Mound Archie Burris Ottumwa Ft. Madison Burris Hattie Renfro Bates Bill Olander Eugene Weeks Orris Cross Ira Pavey Harl Throst Waukon Joe Williams David Strader Sarah Armstrong Strader Linn County Western Life Insurance Company Davidson Belle Plaine Troy Township Monroe County Iowa City Eldora Fort Madison Fred Porter Office of State Auditor Porter Yowa Tuberculosis Association Eugene Davenport Sinois University of Agriculture

Kansas Becomes Free State After Bleeding Conflicts

The narrative recounts Kansas history from Coronado to statehood, noting French and U S control, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Immigrants from both sides clashed, federal troops intervened, and Lawrence and Topeka emerged amid anti slavery sentiment. Kansas joined the Union as a free state in 1861. The piece links these events to the rise of the Republican party.

Kansas Coronado Louisiana Louisiana Purchase United States Texas Lieutenant Pike Missouri Arkansas Leavenworth Massachusetts Emigrant Aid Society Lawrence Topeka Republican Party McClure Newspaper Syndicate

Student Council Enforces Law On Campus Paths

The Student Council acts to curb campus cutting after noting uneven student disdain for the Ladies’ Auxiliary sidewalks. They resolve that no more direct cuts across the campus will be indulged in, acknowledging the auxiliary’s sacrifice and urging obedience.

Ladies’ Auxiliary

Campus Conduct Leads to Public Discipline on Friday

A campus ordinance violation crackdown names five repeat offenders including professors Heemstra and Watson Del De Haan Calvin Bosch and Ruth Sikkink. They spoke on stage after chapel and others were fined as the student council urges walking on sidewalks to avoid forming hard paths.

Heemstra Watson del de Haan Calvin Ruth Sikkink Leota Schakel Mary Lowry Mildred Overman Jake van W Ray

Tobacco Users Are Poor Students At Grinnell College

Grinnell College officials led by President Main studied tobacco's mental effects. Non-smokers scored 48 percent versus 27 percent for smokers on a scholastic test with a zero at minus 60. Men averaged 37 percent while women averaged 44 percent. Chapel attendees outperformed those who played hockey and dorm residents fared better than non dormitory students.

Grinnell College Main

Tempted to Steal Subtle Thoughts From The Boston Transcript

A brief item quotes the Boston Transcript remarking on a petty purse attraction felt by a young man as he notices a purse and considers what might be inside. The line conveys a moral fragment about temptation and theft.

Boston Transcript

The Reward of Humble Testimony for the Lord

The lesson surveys the faith of a hopeful little maid and Naaman’s cure via Elisha in Israel. It contrasts childlike trust with royal pride, urging humble witness for Christ and obedience to God over display. Authorities and scenes include Elisha, Naaman, Gehazi, and the Jordan.

Elisha Elijah Kingdom of Heaven Jehovah D. L. Moody Naaman Damascus Israel Ben-hadad Syria Jordan Jesus Christ Charles of Bala British and Foreign Bible Society R. F. Horton Nanman Gehazi Frances the Leper

Philos Triumph Over Advansonians In Tight 11-7 Clash

The Central Rev reports a 11 7 basketball win for Philomathea over Advansonians after a fast 3 pm start and a 15 minute period limit due to a Philo Arethian meeting. Lautenbachs Vander Stoep led Philo offense with early 10 0 edge while Reeverts boosted Advance comeback effort.

Philos Advansonians Philo-Arethian Lautenbachs Vander Stoep Pats Dutch Reeverts Philomathea

Debates and performances at the high school

The Sophomore class hosts debates on abolishing motion pictures and secret societies. Bessie Vander Ploeg and Gerrit Popma perform in county declamatory contest. The Do Without Club and Hi Tri notes cover a Lincoln program and a bluesy orchestra moment. Professor Pepp comedy at the high school auditorium funds an athletic shortfall.

Bessie Vander Ploeg Gerrit Popma Miss Bonar Bussey Marion County Pella Bessie van der Ploeg Lafayette Pepp

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