Pella Tigers Defeat Newton In Hard Fought Basketball Game
The Pella Tigers beat Newton All-Stars 44 to 21 on Friday. Den Adel led scoring with eight, Rhynsburger six, Vogelaar four, and Brand three as Pella dominated with sharp passing and defensive pressure. Stauffer led Newton with strong play, while Kelly struggled against Adel.
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Newton All-Stars
Tigers
Newton
Red Kelly
The
State University
Don Adel
Kelly
Stauffer
den Adel
Rhynsburger
de Cook
Brand
Vogelaar
Rillihan
Tigers Newton Rhynsburger
R. F. Harp
L. F. Kelly
Brand Co. Stauffer
R. G
College Notes Roundup of Socials and Openings
Dr and Mrs Hoffman hosted a watch party on Wednesday. Frances Lepeltak and Irene Haan hosted in the Dorm parlors on Saturday. Connie De Bruyn attended. Arie Vander Stoep returns Saturday for several social engagements. School opens January 6 at seven with new students. Music students go to Mr Sadler and Mrs Ligget in Old Central. Edith May Toom brought a duck to Mr Sadler for New Year. Enos Heren visits from Meekin Illinois with regards from Prof Bosch. Mrs Halbert a Des Moines visitor. John Gosselink to sing at First Church next Sunday morning. pupil of Mrs Liggett. Loyde Hillyers to pass through Pella en route to Dunn area. Pyrex Pie plate given to Mrs Pietenpol’s Sunday-school class. Happy New Year to readers.
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Halbert
Des Moines
John Gosselink
First Church
John
Liggett
Loyde Hillyers
Pella
Dunn
Pietenpol
Annual fair election for Pella District Directors
The annual election of Directors for the Pella District Fair will be held from 2 to 5 pm Thursday January 8 1920 at the Municipal Building. J P Klein Secretary.
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Pella
J. P. Klein
Community Club proposed as new name for Chamber of Commerce
The Communi LOB argues for renaming the Chamber of Commerce The Community Club to reflect its work for the whole community Its aim is to foster true loyalty and cooperation with home school church and auxiliary groups while urging citizens to support betterment efforts and avoid opposing beneficial ventures.
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Chamber of Commerce
Comunity Club
Red Cross
Many Attend Convention Des Moines Hosts Large Student Delegation
The International Student Volunteer Missionary Convention meets in Des Moines this week with delegates from Central College including Dean H W Pietenpol David Bogaard Henry Rozendaal Ruth Grandin and Cynthia Borgman. Also present are Leonard Braam of Western Theological Seminary Holland Mich Walter Halbert of Ottawa University and Jenny Kuyper a returned missionary. About 8000 delegates attend, likely the largest ever held in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Central College
H. W. Pietenpol
David Bogaard
Henry Rozendaal
Ruth Grandin
Cynthia Borgman
Leonard Braam
Western Theological Seminary
Holland
Mich
Walter Halbert
Ottawa University
Kansas
Jennie Kuyper
Japan
New Tractor Firm Opens Garage In McIntire Barn
Gary Vogelaar opens a tractor and truck garage at the old McIntire barn, using the building now with plans for a new, up-to-date facility. He will handle Samson trucks and tractors from General Motors Co, noting the devices are being offered at very low prices. Vogelaar brings prior experience in the field before his army service and aims to build in Pella.
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Times
McIntire
Gary Vogelaar
the Chronicle
Vogelaar
Samson
General Motors Co
Pella
Traffic law violators cited for turning violations
A dozen drivers were summoned to appear before the mayor for careless turning at street corners. No fines were imposed. each received a lecture and warning. Names listed include Warner Van der Voort, A P Synhorst, L Wieaard, Edward Van Toorn, Harry Boland, Irma Van Niewaal, Tonie Rozendaal, Wm Gravetveld, P H Vos, and P A Edmund.
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A. P. Synhorst
L. Wieiaard
Edward van Toorn
Harry Boland
Irma van Niewaal
Tonie Rozendaal
Pella National Bank to Hold Annual Stockholders Meeting
Notice states the regular annual meeting of stock holders at the bank’s house in Pella on Tuesday January 13 1920 between 1 and 3 PM for the purpose of electing six directors President R R Beard presiding.
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Pella National Bank
Pella
Town
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Sparks Community Drive
The Chamber of Commerce held a lively session with over fifty men, coffee and sandwiches served by the Federated Club. Speaker J Steiner of Marshalltown discussed paving, stressing contractor care and skilled labor, while a paving resolution urged the city council to proceed in 1920. A committee will assist residents seeking paving, and plans for next year sparked farmer involvement, with a home talent minstrel show planned and depot telephone talk.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sesson
Federated Club
J. Steiner
Marshalltown
Hospital
W. H. Fowler
Pella
Gold Star Post No. 89
American Legion
Legion
American Legion Weekly
Committee On Post
Post
Pointers for Merchants in Advertising Strategy
A compact commentary on ads as the link between buyer and seller, urging merchants to invest in advertising to deliver goods quickly and at low cost. It spotlights Gary Vogelaar entering the Pel la tractor and track market, asserting newspaper ads will quickly inform the community of his merits and urging skepticism of merchants who shun advertising.
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Kaiser Bill
Gary Vogelaar
Pella
Gary
Holidays Boost Mail Traffic at Pella Post Office
During the four days before Christmas the Pella post office handled over 40 000 pieces of first class and parcel post mail plus 10 000 pieces of newspaper mail. Eight regular carriers and one substitute delivered 60 000 pieces of incoming mail to patrons. All incoming mail except daily and farm papers was processed by clerks. No record was kept for Christmas day. When employers and strikers vow to fight to a finish the consumer bears the burden.
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Pella
Double Miscellaneous Shower Honors Two Local Women
A party hosted by Mr and Mrs Chas Van Zante near town featured a double miscellaneous shower for Miss Kate Roorda of Pella and Miss Marie Dusenberry. The evening included music, conversation, a mock wedding, and a three course luncheon with gifts.
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Chas. van Zante
Town
Kate Roorda
Pella
Marie Dusenberry
Miss Roorda
Miss Dusenberry
Tigers Schedule Big Drake University Basketball Game
The Tigers host Drake University next Tuesday evening in a rare chance to see big university basketball here. The game starts at 7 o'clock to fit the Des Moines train schedule, and costs will be high, so a strong attendance is hoped for. Pella residents are urged to support the Tigers in showing the best athletics.
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Tigers
Drake University
Pella
Des Moines
Bank Robbery in Tingley At Least 40000 in Bonds Looted
A letter from Jim Ver Ploegh describes a thorough bank raid at Tingley. Thieves used heavy equipment to breach doors, stole liberty bonds and stamps, damaged vaults, cut telephone lines, and left a welding gear cache. No fingerprints. Similar heists reported in nearby states. experts urge converting coupons to registered bonds to curb losses.
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A. Ver Ploegh
Jim
Tingley Telephone Company
Tingley
Bulding
van Wert
Reader suggests cutting coal use by turning off extra street lamps
A reader proposes saving on coal by reducing the number of electroliers in the business district after early evening hours. He notes five lamps burn all night in that area, while one would suffice. The idea is shared as a potential economy for city light service.
SECTION FOREMAN RETIRES AT PELLA AFTER 41 YEARS
Dennis Hynes, the Rock Island section foreman on the Rock Island at Pella for 41 years, retired at year end 1919 on Rock Island pension. He is highly respected in Pella for long service. His successor as foreman is Henry Rosenberg, son of H. Rosenberg, who has done similar work at Oskaloosa.
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Dennis Hynes
Rock Island
Pella
Palla
Mr. Hynes
Henry Rosenberg
H. Rosenberg
Oskaloosa
Newspaper Bargains Offer From Des Moines and Pella
Des Moines Register and Pella Chronicle combine in a clubbing offer. Des Moines Capital and Pella Chronicle also pair for reduced rates. Des Moines News with Pella Chronicle priced per scene at six dollars and change.
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Des Moines Register
Pella Chronicle
Des Moines
Des Moines News
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Irene Haan
Connie de Bruyn
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NEW Tractor Firm
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Fowler
Stout
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Gold Star Post Monthly Meeting
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