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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
5
A week of extreme cold gripped Pella with Sunday dawns at about 80 below zero, dipping to near zero on weekdays. Snow on the ground and strong winds gave real winter conditions, though health remained good. Fuel supply held steady with local mines operating. prices remained high but lower than wartime peaks. By Monday temperatures rebounded to six below zero, marking a milder shift from Sunday’s harsh cold.
Pleasantville to host the 5th annual Marion County Older Boys and Girls Conference at Pella this January. After a Nov 28 meeting of the County Young People's Council, a 3 to 1 vote accepted Pleasantville's invitation. About 250 delegates aged 16 to 22 plus leaders will stay with local homes. registration is $2 and dates run January 24-25.
The Women's Federated Club will hold its next meeting at the home of Mrs. Dick Van Gorp on January 6. Mrs. C. I. Fox will assist Mrs. Van Gorp as hostess.
The White Way Garage suffered a roof fire Saturday just after noon. Fire officials said a spark started the blaze in the room and the chemical engine was used to extinguish it. Damage was reported as very little.
About twenty five relatives gathered at Mrs Louisa Richardson’s home Thursday evening for a family reunion. They brought baskets of materials for a feast and many came from Pella with some travelers from Knoxville attending.
A New Year message from the paper extends warm wishes to friends and readers. It reflects on leaving the past year behind, forgiving mistakes, and focusing on kindness and community improvement in the year ahead.
Fire alarms sounded about 7:80 Wednesday morning as firefighters rushed to the home of Freel on Liberty Street. The blaze began near a plastered chimney with a hot water heating plant, endangering the residence before any major damage occurred.
All persons knowing themselves in debted to the White Way Auto Co. are requested to call and settle at once. Accounts allowed to run after January 1 will bear interest, so save money by coming in and settling at White Way Auto Co.
A unique evangelistic drive led by Rev L E Ripley concluded Friday December 19 with a home visitation format. Forty four volunteers plus Ripley and Miss McCreary carried out evening church meetups, logging sixty five decisions and eleven transfers by letters, totaling seventy six conversions and continuing parish outreach.
G V Orr, longtime Willys Overland agent manager, will become manager of Illinois Overland in Chicago. At 37 he is said to be the youngest branch manager in Willys Overland. He and his wife Minnie Van Niewaal will move to Chicago after disposing of their Des Moines home.
Mrs. E. F. Black moves her Style Shop temporarily from the south square to the De Wit Bros. store building about a block east. The move lasts an estimated six weeks while remodeling proceeds. A recent sale reduced stock to enable the relocation. The remodel aims for more space and better opportunities for growth.
Mr. Dunbar thanks corn and pumpkin growers and all employees for loyal support during the year. Grimes Canning Co operates five factories with strong corn quality and high per acre yields at Pella. The firm canned 960000 cans of corn and over 700000 cans of pumpkin, paying farmers 24000 dollars and employees 15000 dollars plus utilities and phone costs.
The American Legion opened under its new leadership with Gary Vogelaar as commander thanking members for the honor and seeking support. Plans included a radio set project for member labor, increased building insurance, equipment gifts for the club room, and the adjutant George Lankelma to review second hand typewriter offers for future report.
A midday blaze at the Memorial Building damaged the Legion club room floor area where burlap near steam pipes caught fire. Crews cut holes in the floor to reach the flames and found the fire likely originated in the burlap area. spontaneous ignition is suspected and pipe wrapping is considered unlikely.
From the Jasper County papers we learn of the death at the National Veterans Home at Hampton Virginia on December 14 Hamline Robinson longtime Colfax resident and editor of the Colfax Clipper He was known in Pella where he worked as a printer in his youth His father was a pioneer Methodist minister in Marion County.
An explosion at the Newton Daily News Heating Plant damaged the building and caused a fire with estimated losses between 5000 and 10000 dollars. The job department suffered the most, a temporary kerosene heating system was used, and machinery including a linotype and folder were damaged. One operator was present but unharmed. Production continued for the Jasper County Record and Daily News.
F R Gambell celebrates ten years in Pella with a giant eleven layer White Layer cake weighing 60 pounds, baked at Van der Ploeg's Bakery. The pyramidal cake with a rectangular base will be served at the Gambell sale on Thursday and Friday, drawing hundreds to share a slice and join the celebration.
Mrs Carl Byers dies at 1 00 PM Monday December 29 at 513 Franklin St from pneumonia after a week of illness. Daughter of Peter Dingeman she grew up in Pella and married Carl Byers about three years ago. They have a 13 month old son. She belonged to the Eastern Star and served in the local chapter. Funeral services in Pella Tuesday after noon with brief services at home, then public service at First Reformed Church at two. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Pella National Bank will be held at its banking house in Pella Iowa Tuesday January 13 1925 between the hours of one and three p m for the purpose of meeting seven directors GEO G GAASS President
A former Garden Cafe owner thanks patrons in a Chronicle notice and wishes continued support for new owners and friends, extending greetings for a happy and prosperous New Year. The message is signed Dave Ver Ought.
A classifieds note urges readers to send Chronicle Wanted advertisements for buying or selling items, claiming significant savings compared with others and asking for ten cents per six words to publish.
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