Daniel Boone Trail Gains Reorganization Push in Oskaloosa
The Daniel Boone Trail Association plans a February 24 meeting in Oskaloosa to elect leadership, revise bylaws, and chart two extensions from Minneapolis to the Pacific Coast and to Charleston, S C. J B McHose leads effort, highlighting the Boone Way concept spanning from the Midwest to the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
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Oskaloosa
Daniel Boone
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Des Moine
Pella
Ottumwa
American Highways Association
J. B. McHose
Boone
Association
Boards of Supervisors
St. Paul
Oskaloosa Commercial Club
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Charleston
S. C
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Louisville
Kentucky
Ashville
N. C
S.C
James Maret
Mount Vernon
South Carolina
Atlantic Seaboard
Seattle
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Glacier National Park
Loutaville
Smith
B. Nisson
Nisson
Town State Auto Association
Mr. Nissan
Knoxville Takes One From Pella High
The Pella high school basketball team lost to Knoxville 21 to 16 at Knoxville last Friday. In a tight first half 12 11, the game was fast and rough. Gezel shut down Jeffries, Lautenbach at center and Rillihan shared in scoring. line-up included Neiswanger Jingles Field Goals: Rillihan 3, Lautenbach 3, Butts 1, Rue 4, Jeffries 1, Crozier 3, Nelawanger 1. Four goals Lautenbach 1 Jeffries 3. Referee Corey.
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Pella
Knoxville
Gezel
Faat Jeffries
Lautenbach
Rillihan
R. G
Neiswanger
L. G. Jingles
Butts
Rue
Jeffries
Crozier
Nelawanger
Corey
New Manager Takes Over Bus Line After Auction
Wm DeCook sold his livery and bus outfit at public auction last Saturday. His brother Sam DeCook bought all horses and equipment for the bus line and is now running it efficiently. Sam is popular with travelers, prompt, and accommodating, expected to succeed in the venture.
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DeCook
Sam DeCook
Sam
City 18 100 Short Fined For Liquor Law Violation
The mayor fined Peter Simonse one hundred dollars for having more liquor on hand than allowed. Pete left town to spend the money on a trip after receiving a railroad timetable. Marshal Walls laments not receiving a postcard from Pete.
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Peter Simonse
Pete
Parts Unknown
Marshal Walls
Wooden Shoe Club Entreats Husbands Valentine Party
Members of the Wooden Shoe club entertained their husbands at a Valentine party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. Jennings at 1611 Arlington Avenue. Attendees included Mesdames Orr, Viersen, Hollebrand, Jelsma, Rhynsberger, Miller, and Ver.
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Wooden Shoe Club
Attend Auto Show in Des Moines Among Pella Attendees
Des Moines Week auto show draws a list of Pella residents including Chas Toom Albert Keuning Gerrit Zylstra Leonard Rus Art Verrips Herndon Sadler Frank LeCocq and others such as Car Per Lautenbach B DeBruyn Gerrit Van Haalen Hd Van Toren Gerrit Hasselman Chas Dykstra Chas Porter N J Gesman Andrew Pethven Matt Huyser Jas Van Vork Gibby DeWitt Ed Van Gorp and Wm Gesel.
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Pella
Des Moines
Chas Toom
Albert Keuning
Gerrit Zylstra
Leonard Rus
Art Verripi Herndon Sadler
Frank LeCocq
Car Per Lautenbach
B. DeBruyn
Gerrit van Haalen
Hd van Toren
Gerrit Hasselman
Chas
Dykstra
Chas. Porter
N. J. Gesman
Andrew Pethoven
Matt Huyser
Jas, van Vork
Gibby de Witt
Ed van Gorp
Wm. Gesel
Pella Y M C A Organized With County Support
The Pella Y M C A completed organization last week under Secretary Hugh Cory of the Marion County Y M C A. A local board includes H J Vanden Berg as President and other officers, with plans to use existing facilities rather than erect new buildings. Other county towns Knoxvill e Pleasantville Bussey and Tracy are forming similar groups as Cory travels the region.
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Pella Y. M. C. A
Hugh Cory
Marion County
International Committee
H. J. Vanden Berg
P. H. Kuyper
M. J. Hoffman
J. Wesseling
Tunis H. Klein
M. J. Ward
James Cochran
M. Vander Linden
Knoxville
Pleasantville
Bussey
Tracy
Pella
Cory
Freshmen Tip Victory Over Monroe In Close Scramble
Ray Verheul brought Monroe high school freshmen to face Pella's squad in a tight afternoon game. Pella led by one point, 18 to 17, as Hipple sank six baskets and Donal fouled out with eight personals, earning the crowd a lively finish.
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Ray Verheul
Monroe
Pella
Hipple
Donal
Penn Beats Central Tie Ends In Oska Loosa Defeat
Central College lost to Penn 27 to 16 at Oska Loosa, leaving the series tied after Central had previously defeated Penn here. Officials plan a playoff to determine the tie at a later date.
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Central College
Penn
Oskaloosa
Central
No Gambling Permitted in Rock Island Depots and Cars
Officials of Rock Island issue a notice banning all gambling and games of chance by employees or patrons on railroad property including depots and cars. The rule applies to all operations with strict enforcement.
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Rock Island
Resolutions of mourning for Herman W Braam
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Second Reformed church of Pella expresses gratitude for Herman W Braam’s faithful labors and loyal support. It offers heartfelt sympathy to his family, prays for Divine comfort, and orders a copy of the resolutions sent to the family and published in church and local papers. Dated February 18, 1919, signed by C B Boolety, Hans Heeren, Hattie Gexel, Wilhelmina Van Nimwogen.
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Herman W. Braam
Christian Endeavor Society
Second Reformed Church
Pella
C. B. Boolety
Hans Heeren
Hattie Gexel
Wilhelmina van Nimwogen
Herman Braam
Central College
Real estate changes and removals in Pella Iowa
Prairie City resident Koh C Var Ginkel eyes Pella for property after selling a 120 acre Prairie City farm at 220 per acre. Numerous families move within Pella including Van Horsen to B De Bruyn, Van Spanckeren to Carpenter on Franklin, and Lautenbach purchasing property south of West Market. Ed Otis leaves Vandermeulen store for Albia. G Spykerman to replace him in Vandermeulen’s March arrival mansion on Hast First Street.
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Koh C. Var Ginkel
Prairie City
Pella
Peter Rykock
Mrs van Horsen
South Pella
B. de Bruyn
West First St
G. Vander Haart
Peoria
Richard Lautenbach
Mr. Lautenbach
West Market
John Terlouw
Henry van Haaften
Terlouw
South
Ed Otis
Vandermeulen & Co
Albia
Iowa
G. Spykerman
Boydon
Mr. Otis
Vandermeulen’s
Mrs. Henry Grosman
Hast First Street
Clock to Start Daylight Saving March 30
Daylight saving plans will be put in effect nationwide on Sunday March 30 unless Congress changes 1918 law. Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. on the last Sunday in March and stay ahead until the last Sunday in October.
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United States
Congress
Pella Gun Club to Hold Practice Shoot at Fair Grounds
The Pella Gun Club will host a practice shoot at the fair grounds on Tuesday February 26 at 3 30 p m. All welcome especially new members are invited to attend. 34 Van Gorp secretary.
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Pella
Pella to Pave Fifty Blocks
Pella city council unanimously approves paving plan listing streets to be paved this year and priorities for water and sewer mains work. Project aims to complete groundwork this year for paving next year, with dozens of blocks and alleys across multiple avenues including Main Washington Franklin and Broadway.
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Jon Main Street
Washington Street
Franklin Street
Sharon Road
First Street
Franklin
the College
East First
Death claims two Central College students
Respected Central College in Pella mourns the deaths of Herman Braam and Alvin Wagner within days of each other. Braam, a junior, faced illness with steadfast faith and leadership in the Philo Society and Y M C A, while Wagner, recently joined from Buffalo Center, pursued service, battled disability, and died at University Hospital. Both students are remembered by faculty and church, with memorial services and heartfelt condolences from the college community.
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Herman Braam
Alvin Wagner
Pella
University Hospital
Town City
Braam
Academy
Philo Society
First Reformed Church
Cherry Brossom
Sosper
Wesselink
H. M. Bruins
Hoffman
Buffalo Center
Wagner
Des Moines
Iowa City
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la Crosse
Tama
Kansas City
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R. H. Smith
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Mahaska
Mahaska County
State Highway Commission
Polk
Pella High
City
L. W. Hartley
Lucy Koopman
Hast First St
Henry van Arkel
H. F. Fisk
North Pella
Wm. Bruinekool
Main Street
Dan Kamp
Warner van Spanckeren
Mrs. J. L. Carpenter
G. T. H. Kleins
C. van Niewenhuizen
Cordova
Nick Boland
Mr. Boland
Hedrick
Town
Ben Copperus
Vander Heiden
West
Washington St
John Vander Beek
Rose Hill
Peter Heerema
West Pella
Ale
E. T. Metz
H. BE. Lisk
H. van Brogen
Leighton
van der Leest Estate
F. M. Frush
Peter Kruidenier
Tunis van der Melden
Oskalooga
Dirk Hagens
John Meyer
Subonga
J. Muilenburg
Otley
Peter van der Ploeg
East First Street
Joe
Towa
Alvin
Abel
Gilead
Central Colle
F. Bosch
J. Heemstra
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