Moody- Cook nuptials noted in Oskaloosa
Merle Moody and Miss Beatrice Cook wed at Lancaster Missouri on Christmas Day 1928. The bride, daughter of Celia Kimbley, works at Union Monarch Laundry. Groom son of J Moody, will live near town before moving to a farm east of Oskaloosa. The couple to home at 122 Flat Ave West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody-Cook
Wee
Merle Moody
Beatrice ‘Cook
Lancaster
Victoria Reed
Celia Kimbley
First Avenue
Moody
J. Moody
Oskaloosa
Fliat Avenue
Buti
Oskalosa
Various Used Goods and Cars for Sale in Chronicle Listings
Numerous classified items include FOR SALE notices for a Superfex stove with three burners and oven, seen at 301 East Washington Street, $30. a long list of USED CARS from 1920s including Star Sedan, Dodge Coupe, Studebaker Phaeton, Buick Roadster, and more. FOR SALE OR TRADE House and lots in Otley. LOST a black leather glove. extra items like a cistern pump, Ford Runabout, Buick sedans, Pontiac Coach. also TYPEWRITER RIBBONS and carbon paper offered by Pella Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Washington Street
Studebaker
van Houweling Auto CO
Pella Motor Co
Chronicle
Acknowledgment of Kindness After Loss
The family of W Van Zomeren thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of their wife and mother. They cherish memories of her character and the tokens of remembrance as a tribute to her. W Van Zomeren and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. van Zomeren
Card of Thanks for Teunis Sents brothers and sisters
The loss of our brother by death was eased by flowers and sympathy from friends and neighbors at the funeral. We publicly thank you all for the kind acts and services rendered. Brothers and sisters of Teunis Sents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teunis
Card of Thanks for Mrs Brom's Illness and Bereavement
The children of Mrs. B Brom express gratitude to neighbors and friends for aid during illness and bereavement. Those who knew their mother best testified to her character, and they thank everyone for manifestations of kindness and friendship.
Died on Christmas Day Bessie Franklin
Rev T D Franklin reports his daughter Bessie Franklin died on Christmas Day from influenza and complications. The family lived in Pella about ten years ago before moving to Eldora and now reside in Meade Kansas. She was nearly sixteen at death, having been a child here at five or six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
T. D Franklin
Bessie
Franklin
Eldora
Meade
Kansas
Birth Notices and Vague Names in Local Ledger
Births listed for Gerrit Dean son of Deeemas in Clay township born Dec 25 John Jr son of Mockenhaupt Pershing born Dec 28 Elouise Lucille Garignier daughter of Harry Russell Knoxville born Dec 10 Richard Langley son of Floyd and Rick Knoxville born Dec 13 Alberta Jean daughter of William Tom Finarty Knoxville born Dec 8 plus scattered names and garbled lines from a clerk’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Dean
Seeve Deeemas
Clay Township
John Jr
John W. Mockenhaupt
Pershing
Elouise Lucille
Garignier
Harry Russell
Knoxville
Richard Langley
Floyd BE
Rick
Alberta Jean
William Tom Finarty
Pella Firms Report Prosperity Across diverse industries
The year brought growth for many Pella businesses including poultry suppliers shipping to 26 states, bakeries expanding output, and auto dealers boosting sales. Banks and savings rose, loans fell, and manufacturers expect a strong year ahead with improving farm conditions and steady demand for goods from bologna, candy, car parts, and fruit and vegetable markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van der Ploeg
Klyn
de Winter
Pella Bologna
van Houweling Auto Co
Dodge
Nash
Willis-Knight
Whippet
Royal Candy and Ice Cream Mfg. Co
Poultry Show Entries From Otley Iowa Auction Notes
A historical poultry show list from Otley Iowa details numerous entries across breeds. Named exhibitors include M Aalbers Sr, E A Roorda, G A Vos, H Bennink, and L F Beyers among others. Classes cover Rhode Island Reds White Leghorns Buff Minorcas and more with multiple cockerels pullets hens and peeps recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aalbers
Otley
Iowa
Rhode Island Rede
C.D. Cox
Rose Hill
M. Aalbers
M. Aalbers, Sr
E. A. Roorda
Pella
Rose Comb
R. I. Reds
Clifford Fortner
Knoxville
Lewis Tuinstra
Monroe
L. F. Beyers
O Teme van Hamm
Dirk Weyers
Cordova
A. H. van Haaften
G. A. Vos
M. P. van Hemert
Ye F. Beyer
Plymouth Rocks
C. van Berkym
D. G. van Zante
John M. Gogselink
Buff Plymouth Rocks
Vernon Klein
A. T. van Zante
Buff
Rhode Island Whites
Robert Kaldenberg
Wm. van Waardhuizen
A. W. van Waardhuizen
Jacob Stiernmann
Arnold Schippers
L. F. Beyer
G. H. Vander Kieft
John N Dunn Former Resident Dies At Central City Iowa
Death announced from Central City Iowa of John N Dunn a longtime Pella resident and Central College alumnus. He was about seventy, son of Dr L A Dunn former Central College president, with a large family including two daughters from first marriage and a son and daughter from second marriage. Jordan Hall and Dunn Cottage noted in Central College history. Survived by wife and children. siblings listed as deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Central City
Iowa
John N. Dunn
Dunn
L. A. Dunn
Central College
Lewis Dunn
Central
Dunn Cottage
Jordan Hall
John Dunn
Chandler Jordan
Mr. Dunn
Local Church Services Lead New Year Reflections
A fragmented parish notices page lists service times for Pella Baptist First Reformed and First Christian Reformed churches. Bible school at 9:30, morning worship at 10:45, evening service at 6:30, and youth programs. Talks include biblical chapters and themes tied to a New Year discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Baptist
Y. P
First Christian Reformed Church
Jude
Holland
Almédey
Second Reformed Church Notes on January sermons
The Second Reformed Church outlines a January sermon series by Rev. Henry C. Jacobs on the theme Questions Everybody Asks. Topics include Whither Bound in 1929 and Does God Answer Prayer. A new eight tube radio gift from the Men's Bible Class cheers the pastor during illness. The class invites nonattendees to join Sunday school at 9:30. Church growth shows 39 new members and total membership nearing 500 under the current pastorate. Mr. and Mrs. R A Awtry visited Knoxville for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Jacobs
Second Reformed Church
Jacobs
Universal Church Schedule Note
Obscure text lists several church events across days with times and speakers including Rev Tacobi Prof Hankamp Rev Menning and Rev Mulder. Details reference English and Holland sermons at Second and First Churches with times from 2:00 p m to 9:45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacobi
Mulder
Engin
Hankamp
Holland
Menning
Mrs W Van Zomeren Called By Death
Mrs Walter Van Zomeren died at her East Oskaloosa Street home after a long illness. She leaves husband and ten children including four sons Dick, Monroe, Tennis, Gerrit, and Walter, with daughters Mrs L Beerends Tracy Miss P Bloem Mrs John De Kock and Mrs Simon Kooyman of Pella Tena at Home and Anna at Redlands Cal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter van Zomeren
East Oskaloosa Street
Monroe
Gerrit
Walter
Pella
Also Mentioned on This Page
Per
Dykstra
J. F. Dykstra
L. F. Bousquet
Clarence Bogaards
Peggy Sobenga
Syb Aim
Gertrude Hankamp
G.hankamp
Ver Steeg
M.T. Klein
Washington Street
Frances Ver Steeg
Clear Lake
W. S. Leuty
Leuty
East Robinson Street
Edward Schreiner
Warren
Jean
Gerald Paardekooper
Second Reformed Aid Society
Ladies Aid‘ Society
The
Mesdames
W. A. van Vark
George Croll
H. Renaud
H. Rhynsburger
Tunis Klein
Main Street
D. CG. van Zante
Elizabeth Hansen
Des Moines
Gilbert van Maanen
Briday
van Zetten
C. Hansen
Billie
W. H. Wilson
R. A. de Reus
John de Jong
Leighton
Chronicle Office
Herman Koll
Harvey
Charles Vander Ploeg
Call Chronicle Office
G. W. Paardekooper
S. M. van Hémert, Cor
West 3Rd
Washington
Cotton Rags Chronicle
Roy Andeweg
Star Oil Co
J. H. Soetens
Peter Ua Hemert
Re ‘A
Bessie Franklin
Glen H. Newton
Ethel Jordan
Pau Trumbo
Peoenetere
Ethel Love
H. C. Boh
Hien Webb
Anna Stouwie
Ccs
Raymond Wolf
Jeanette Arlene Williams
Serene Eld Will van den Oever
Alice Josephine Zandstra
Joe Damon
Una Miller
Eceeesseene
Odb
Rhode Island
wBuuue
Grimes Canning Co
Pella National Bank
Buick
Oakland
Pontiac
North Pella
I. Hobsberger
Pella Creamery
Washtella Cigar Co
Red Ribbon Cigar Co
Buerkens Mfg. Co
Ostiedta
White Wyandolles
Henry Bennink
Rte
First Reformed Church
Gibeon
R. A. Awtry
Harry Awtry
Grofr Orl
Raisins Thompson
Kock
Bey
Pete Hee
Central States
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