Eight Places Searched In Pella Booze Raids Fight Against Liquor
Officers led by C W Dennis and deputies conducted eight searches for illicit liquor in Pella. Liquor was found at John Koopman’s rooms and a still uncovered at Luke Van Ooyen’s premises. Two raids yielded evidence while others found none. Mayor De Haan and Marshal Dennis support the crackdown amid threats and past public tolerance. The incident follows a prior sheriff’s raid that seized five loads of liquor and sparked a riot led by rum runners. Public sentiment has shifted against open sale of alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dennis
H. Fennema
Clarence Carder
John Koopman
Luke van Ooyen
de Haan
Marshal Dennis
Sheriff's Office
Pella
Tiquot
Cyology Advertised as Weekly Chronicle Contest Feature
The Chronicle begins a yearlong series for G H Van Den Berg Co featuring Cyology a humorous authority on life and manners. Readers are invited to submit wisecracks for a chance to win six dollars with prints of samples, hoping to entertain and educate as the ads promote electrical appliances and leisure.
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Chronicle
G. H. Jan den Berg & Co
Cicero Socrates
Diogenes
Aristotle
van den Berg
Cynology
Pella
G. H. van den Berg & Co
Cy Cology
Bake Sale Planned by Society Monica at Van Niewaal Building
A bake sale will be held Saturday March 3 starting at 10 a.m. at the Van Niewaal Building hosted by the Society Monica of the Second Christian Reformed church. Coffee and chicken sandwiches will be served. Donations welcome. The sale was postponed from February 18 to the new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Niewaal
Society Monica
Second Christian Reformed Church
Friends of the
Pella Banks Closed For Washington's Birthday
Bank offices in Pella will not be open for business on Wednesday February 22 1928 in observance of Washington's Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Washington
Settlement Notice From Red F Carpenter
All persons who wish to settle with me personally can do before the Bath of February. After that my collector will call on you and please make prompt settlement. 6-21. Red F Carpenter.
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Red F. Carpenter
Trimmer and Designer Returns to Pella Hat Shop
Miss Edith Thompson of Des Moines returns to Pella to assist Mrs. Van Ness at the Van Ness Hat Shop designing and trimming. She previously worked for Miss Winship and then Mrs. Van Ness about two years ago, and will begin work next week as a saleslady in ready to wear and millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Thompson
Des Moines
Pella
Mrs. van Ness
van Ness
Miss Thompson
Miss Winship
Harry Burton in Trouble for Child Desertion Again
Pella residents recall Harry J. Burton whose family left town after years of neglect. Des Moines Register reports four men arrested on child desertion charges, with Burton jailed for violating parole by failing to provide $16 weekly support for nine children aged 3 to 12. Judge Meyer sentenced Burton to a year in prison, parole granted then revoked by Missildine.
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Pella
Harry Burton
Jurion
Newton
Des Moines Register
Carl Missiidine
Harry J. Burton
George D. Suter
Virgil Walden
John W. Setzer
Burton
Missildine
Hen Flies Through Windshield Injuring Family Visitors
Mr and Mrs Wm Vogt and their young daughter from near Malcom visited Mrs Vogt's parents Mr and Mrs C R Westmoreland. Julius Wickham, staying with the Vogts, drove five miles east of New Sharon when a hen leaped into the air and smashed through the car windshield, injuring the driver and child with flying glass. The party sought treatment and returned home that evening, noting the unusual accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Vogt
Malcom
Amateur Night At The Alamo Theatre Opens Friday
Neil Huntzinger, manager of the Alamo Theatre, invites Pella amateurs to perform after the film Road to Romance. The event aims to showcase local talent before potential professional stages, open to anyone regardless of act. Also notes about residents moving and the Blue Moon Cafe reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Huntzinger
Alamo Theatre
Pella
The
Alamo
Ramon Novarro
Local Clerk Reports Multiple Marriage Licenses Issued
The district clerk lists issued licenses for individuals including Steven Arkema Bessie Blom Lyle Langebartels Esther Den Hartog Henry James Vander Ecken Martha Alice Robinson Steven P Vos Nellie Klyn Clarence De Penning Gertrude Van Gorp Cecil Trinkle Lois Neifert Andrew Bogaards Hendrika Menninga Ralph J Kuiper Hattie Langstraat Anthony K Van Zee Cornelius Van Roekel Mable Irene Toom Thomas Miller Florence Witmore Marvin. Births recorded this week include George Ellis Thelma Juline William Glen Harry Oliver Marvin Eugene Pearson born in Knoxville Franklin township Indiana township and other areas with dates in January and March 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Arkema
Bessie Blom
Lyle Langebartels
Esther den Hartog Henry James Vander Ecken
Martha Alice Robinson
Steven P. Vos
Nellie Klyn
Clarence de Penning
Gertrude van Gorp
Cecil Trinkle
Lois Neifert
Andrew Bogaards
Hendrika Menninga
Ralph J. Kuiper
Hattie Langstraat
Anthony K. van Zee
Junella van Houweling
Mable Irene Toom
Thomas Miller
Florence ‘Witmore Marvin
Howard Edith
Swarts
George Ellis
Delbert Kirk
Knoxville
Thelma Juline
Harry Thompson
William Glen
Seward Onstank
Harry Oliver
Oliver Vinson
Franklin Township
Marvin Eugene Pearson
Pearl J. Pearson
Indiana Township
Post Office Hours Notice
February 22 1928 window service runs from 10 00 a m to 11 00 a m. Street letter boxes collections at 10 00 a m. No city or rural deliveries. L F BOUSQUET Postmaster.
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L. F. Bousquet
Marion county religious education council to tour
The Marion county council of religious education will hold an institute tour February 21 22 23 with sessions in Knoxville Bussey and Columbia. Knoxville hosts a Presbyterian church session with devotions and talks by county and state officials including O G Herbrecht. The council seeks to spread religious knowledge and modern methods across Protestant churches in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County News Service
Knoxville
Marion County Council of Religious Education
S. A. Roberts
Bussey
M. E. Church
Columbia
Knoxville Institute
Presbyterian Church
O. G. Herbrecht
Herbrecht
County Council of Religious Education
J. B. Hockersmith
Lillian Rowland, Ershing
Roy Maddy
Centralizes at N B Seminary Stag event honors musician booster
A jolly crowd gathers at the North Brooklyn Seminary as fellows unite in a stag in honor of a popular Brooklyn musician and booster. The writeup highlights Frank Brower, Harold Klein, Ben Scholten, and Dr. Van Dyke, noting their roles, performances, and connections to the Second Reformed Sunday school, a Seminary basketball game, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erleites Aena
New Brunswick
Frank Brower
Frank
Second Reformed Sunday School
White
Biblical College of
New York City
Harold Klein
Klein
Ben Scholten
Gene Tunney
Ben
Dr. van Dyke
Pella
Perry
Outside Help On Ouster Case Reported In Knoxville
Rumors said County Attorney H E B DeReus would seek an outside judge to hear ouster proceedings against Homer B Clark and Peter Tusseling of the board of supervisors. Suspension motions were uncertain while Judge E W Dingwell presides unless the supreme court chief justice appoints an external judge. Attorneys for the defendants seek a more specific statement from plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County News Service
Knoxville
H. EB. DeReus
Homer B. Clark
Peter Tusseling
Board of Supervisors
E. W. Dingwell
Peter Vander Werff Dies at 70 in 1928
Peter Vander Werff died at his Lincoln Street home at 5 30 a m Sunday February 12 1928 aged 70 years 7 months 1 day cause chronic kidney trouble his wife predeceased him he lived alone most of the time survived by daughter Mrs Oscar Brison Des Moines three sons Henry Des Moines John Marshalltown Thomas California brother and sister in Pella sister in South Dakota funeral today at one o clock at home and Second Reformed church interment Oakwood
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Peter Vander Werff
Lincoln Street
VanderWerff
Keesing House
Oscar Brison
Des Moines
Henry
John
Marshalltown
Thomas
California
Pella
South Dakota
Second Reformed Church
Oakwood
Little Business In Dingwell's Court
Knoxville Iowa court routine remains light with only a few civil matters and one criminal case. Judge E W Dingwell notes it as a rare easy term. Amos Piggentini of Pershing sentenced to 300 dollar fine and three months in jail for illegal liquor possession with jail time suspended. Amida Cerretti, a boarder, not party to the affair. County Attorney De Reus recommends clemency.
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Knoxville
Marion County
E. W. Dingwell
Amos Piggentini
Pershing
Amida Cerretti
Pingentini
de ‘Reus
Four injured in collision with interurban car at University Ave Beltline
A Des Moines area crash left four injured, three seriously, when a car driven by George H. Valkenburg collided with the rear of a Colfax interurban freight car at University avenue and Beltline street car tracks. Valkenburg and his wife were taken to Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
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Des Moines Register
Des Moines
Colfax
University Avenue
Beltline
George H. Valkenburg
East Thirteenth Street
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Valkenburg
Rollin Wilkins
Guthrie Avenue
H. J. Reeves
H. V. Lamkin
Mondamin Avenue
Lamkin
Gus F. Johnson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Railroad fares cut by Rock Island line Des Moines area
Announcement by C. C. Gardner says Rock Island railroad will institute cut rate round trip fares within seventy five miles of Des Moines. Fare about one and a third for the round trip. Aimed at competing with buses for short haul passenger business.
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Rock Island Railroad
Des Moines
C. C. Gardner
Oak Grove Nursery Book highlights long history and care
The Oak Grove Nursery in Pella, founded in 1865 by Jas. Buis, continues under A. Ver Ploeg and son A. P. Ver Ploeg. The firm emphasizes healthy stock, careful planting guidance, and personal advice, drawing customers from far to buy direct and rely on modern, reliable nurseries. The 1928 booklet promises planting directions and variety recommendations.
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Chronicle
Goak Grove Nursery
Oak Grove Nursery
Pella
Jas. Buis
A. Ver Ploegh
A. P
Oak Grove
Marriages at Pella Two Local Couples Wed
At noon on February 14 Anthony Van Zee son of Mr and Mrs K R Van Zee wed Junella Van Houweling daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Van Houweling at the bride s parents home east of Pella Rev J De Haan officiated in the First Christian Reformed Church presence of relatives and friends They plan to live on the Van Houweling farm later moving to town Vander Wilt Toom were married at noon today at the Toom residence southwest of Pella officiated by Rev Bernie Mulder They will reside on a farm near Prairie City with a reception to follow after March 22 The Chronicle extends best wishes to both couples.
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Anthony van Zee
K. R. van Zee
Pella
Junella van Houweling
A. W. van Houweling
J. de Haan
First Christian Reformed Church
van Houweling
the Chronicle
Vander Wilt-Toom
Gerrit Vander Wilt
Harriet Alice Toom
Arie Toom
Bernie Mulder
First Reformed Church
Vander Wilt
Prairie City
Pippel and Vander Haar Wed in Pella Home Ceremony
Peter Pippel of Pella and Marie Vander Haar were united in marriage at noon on Wednesday February 15 at the bride's parents home east of town. Rev Bernie Mulder of the Reformed church officiated with many relatives and friends in attendance. The couple will reside on a farm east of Pella.
Van Roekel Toom Couple Wed in Pella Home
Connie van Roekel son of Mr and Mrs Aart Van Roekel of Pella married Mabel Ireen Toom daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Toom at the bride’s parents home southwest of Pella on Wednesday February 15 in the evening. Rev G Menning officiated. They will reside in Pella after March 1. Chronicle extends best wishes.
Trials From Raids Face Venue Shifts In Pella Case
Unlawful intoxicants raids by Pella officers lead to a filed information in Van der Syde court against City Marshal C W Dennis for intoxication and misconduct. Venue changes shift to Van Vliet then Brobst of Knoxville as parties seek impartial handling and possible transfer to district court. A large Pella crowd gathered. entertainment faded as legal maneuvers continued.
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Pella
C. W. Dennis
Justice van der Syde
Connie van Rees
Dick Ver Dught
Bert Ver Dught
Marshal Dennis
Justice G. van Vliet
Justice van Vliet
Hugh McCoy
Oskaloosa
Geo. G
A. B. Brobst
Knoxville
Gauss
District Court
McCoy
Fire sale boosts Pel la shoe bargains after store fire
The Pel la L Van Rees shoe store suffered a smoke tied fire that damaged boxes and delayed stock. A rapid sale slashes prices to move newly arrived spring goods at or below cost to cover losses and restart normal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. van Rees
Pella
van Rees
Insuran
Chronicle
Public sales notices listed for February in Monroe and Pella areas
Public sale notices show Elvin M. Nolin at five miles north east Monroe on February 22. Botsford February 20. John Hoogland Monroe February 21. Vander Hart Langdtraat Poo February 23. Henry Ter Louw Pella February 27.
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Elvin M. Nolin
N. E
Monroe
Botsford
John Hoogland
Vander Hart & Langdtraat
Henry Ter Louw
Pella
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East First
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Bethel
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Etta Haffner
Mister R
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Sadler
New Brunswick, N. J
U. S. Portland Ave
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Albia
Dingwell’s Court
Geo. Valkenburg
R. R
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Peter Pippel
Marie Vander Haar
Peter Vander Haar
Reformed Church
Pippel
Marshal C. W. Dennis
van der Syde
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