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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1929

Page

5

Rudie Cael Otley Soway Pony Hen and Stier

Fragmentary OCR mentions names and vague pairings with no clear event or context. No concrete action or outcome is readable.

Rudie Cael Otley Stier

Vogelaar Lose Eldest Son at 14

Akkerman T Vogelaar eldest son of Mr and Mrs Ben Vogelaar died at 304 Franklin Street at 1 40 am Tuesday January 1 1929 from peritonitis aged 14 years 10 months 17 days He leaves two brothers and other relatives Funeral services set for today Thursday at 1 30 pm from Third Reformed church with interment in Oakwood Cemetery

Akkerman T. Vogelaar Ben Vogelaar Franklin Street Third Reformed Church Oakwood Cemetery

Rooster Fetches High Price in Local Market

Henry Vandervort of West Franklin Street Pella sold a Black Giant rooster to the Roorda poultry house Monday morning, netting him 2.45 dollars. The single rooster, from a brood of 26 chicks raised last spring, sold for more than typical 25 cent prices of a quarter century ago. Chicks 26 strong produced 16 survivors. pullets fetched 2.00 dollars each while roosters generally sold for slightly less.

Henry Vandervort Franklin Street Pella Roorda Poultry House Tooster

Mrs H A Van Zante Dies in Pella at 64

Mrs H A Van Zante died at her home in Pella at 8:00 p m Saturday December 29 1028 aged 64 years 6 months and 8 days after a period of cancer. The family had lived in Otley before moving to another location. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday at 1 80 p m and at the First Christian Reformed church at two o clock with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.

H. A. van Zante Pella Otley Kaiatery Wank Reformed ‘Church Oakwood Cemetery

Town With a Huge Office Numbers On Monday

The fragment mentions a Monday schedule involving auto numbers and a place called Town With a Huge Office. Frank T and Met Haite appear as named individuals in the garbled text, suggesting a local notice or brief item.

Frank T Haite

Cats Inwnual Meeting Here In City Report Day

Fragmentary OCR text notes a local meeting in a city with a report to be appended later. Key names or dates are unclear. the readable portions imply a routine civic gathering and next steps pending additional coverage.

Council Defers Action on Coal Committee

Fragmentary notes show the council deferring action on a coal committee matter. The incomplete text references a city clerk, a designated time, and an Iowa league of mints line about fees. Unclear specifics hinder full summary.

Iowa League of’ Mints

Helped Family Stranded Here After Car Breakdowns

A 16 year old girl and her father, Mr Russell, halted in Ottumwa after car troubles on a Arkansas trip from Rochester Mayo Clinic. With 47 cents, flu like symptoms, and no funds, they sought aid at the Baptist parsonage. Rev George Conrad and wife fed them, found medical care, and arranged lodging while arranging further assistance toward Pocahontas Arkansas.

Baptist Parsonage George Conrad Russell Arkansas Mayo Brothers Institution Rochester Council Bluffs Church of God Conrad Aschenbrenner 8 Point Ottumwa

Mt Rainer Boy Marmret Receives New Honors

E M Cole notes his son Francis in Mt Rainer Maryland sent news of a boy named Marmret earning new honors after a sudden change in fortune. The message conveys pride and local recognition within the family and community.

E. M. Cole Francis Mt. Rainer

Central Pella basketball classic ends with Old Central Stars win

A large crowd from Pella and nearby towns watches a charity basketball game between Central's Old Central Stars and the Veterans. The Veterans, led by seasoned guards, push hard but the Old Stars, paced by Beyers and Neifert, use steady play to secure a 28 to 18 victory. Lautenback referees.

Pella Sons of Freedom Winter Pirates Central Old Central Stars Bob Beyers G. Neifert L. Forward H. Scholton R. Forns P. Roland L. Guard M. Tandy R. Guard J. Lammers L. R. Lee Lautenback Pirate Central Stars Ney

New Six Cylinder Chevrolet Shown At White Way

Lovers of automotive beauty are invited to view the new six cylinder Chevrolet model now on display at the White Way Auto company showroom. The ad urges prospective buyers to read about the car’s style and finish.

White Way Auto Company

Masquerade Party Honors Retiring County Recorder

A masquerade party was held in Knoxville Towa to honor Margaret Brikhart, the retiring county recorder. The event featured colleagues and friends, with socializing and expressions of appreciation for her years of service.

Knoxville Towa Mra Margaret Brikhart Suilhart Uy Tor Owen

Chronicle speaks of growth and public support in new year

The Chronicle expresses gratitude for growing subscriptions and public support as it pledges to maintain high standards for family news and community life. It notes a strong job department, steady demand from local businesses, and Pel la’s unusual number of factories fueling the printing plant’s expansion.

Ofv Warinj the Chronicle The Chronicle Teese Facer Chonicle Pers Tomers Pella Pel

Otley Men Win Poultry Honors at Fairfield Show

Otley man M A Sandmeier won top honors with a Rose Comb Rhode Island Red entry in the state fair poultry show at Fairfield Iowa. He placed in multiple red classes including cock and pullet entries along with best display. Robert Kaldenberg also won in the Rose Comb Rhode Island White class taking first cock, first hen, first pullet and second cockerel in a strong division.

M. A. Sandmeier Rhode I Fairfield Towa Robert Kaldenberg Otley Rhode Island R. C

Mrs Cook's Brother Frank Jewell Dies in St Louis

Mrs J M Cook and husband returned to Pella after the death of her brother Frank Jewell a commercial traveler from St Louis His illness began with gall bladder inflammation followed by bronchial pneumonia and he died December 26 at Janesville Iowa The funeral was December 29 at the family home in Janesville He was 41 and survived by his wife one child and a brother and sister.

J. M. Cook Pella Frank Jewell St. Louis Iowa Slater

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during the illness and death of a beloved mother. The note also thanks those who lent cars for the funeral and acknowledges their kindness.

Ela Bors Klein

Mrs. B Brom Dies at 80 in 1928 Home Death

Mrs. B Brom, aged 80 years 1 month 26 days, died at her Liberty Street home Friday evening December 28 1928 from pneumonia after illness. She leaves four sons and three daughters with two daughters in Pella and another in California continuing to Oskaloosa New Sharon and Des Moines. Funeral services were held at 3 pm Monday at the First Christian Reformed church with interment in Graceland Cemetery.

B. Brom Liberty Street I. J. Beerends Christina Brom Pella California John Henry Oskaloosa New Sharon Tony Des Moines First Christian Reformed Church Graceland Cemetery

Pella Girl Engaged In City Y W Work

Frances Vander Linden, now back in Peoria Illinois as Y W C A secretary, oversees all Girls Reserve work. After a 10 day holiday at 707 Union Street, she looks ahead to joining the new six story Y M C A building set to open around July 1.

Union Street Frances Vander Linden Peoria Ill

Star Oil Co Introduces New Gas On Sale

Star Oil Co advertises a new fuel grade "KANOTEX" claiming easy starting, quicker pickup, and extra power. The ad notes the gas is offered at the price of ordinary gas or with a three cent per gallon reduction, highlighting superior fueling quality versus other fuels.

Star Oi Gn Enis Kanotex Theis Co Thissue

Tennis Sents First Influenza Victim

The 55-year-old man died at 1001 Columbus Street at 11:00 a.m. Friday December 28 1928 from pneumonia after influenza marking the first fatal epidemic case. He was unmarried with a brother Leon near Pella a Mrs. James Haimer of Pella and a sister in Des Moines. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 1:00 p.m. at the home and burial was at Oakwood Cemetery.

Tennis Oakwood Cemetery

Big Shoe Sale Underway At Pella Retailer

Footwear buyers packed the Sunday crowd in Pella last Saturday as L. Van Reex advertised a big sale held between Christmas and New Year. The event drew a hearty response from shoppers amid a dull season for merchants. Nearby mentions of Naeger appear in the ad copy.

L. van Reex Pella Naeger

Cigaret Smoking Blamed for Crime by Society Speaker

J B Adkins of the Society for the Friendless spoke at the Baptist church on Sunday, arguing cigaret fiends fill penal institutions and urging public awareness. He cited state prisons and reform schools enrolling 850000 annually and said the society aided 668 inmates last year while a new central prison is proposed. He outlined four conditions for paroles and claimed cigaret smoking underpins criminal trends, though listeners disputed the point noting young offenders.

J. B. Adkins Society For the Friendless Baptist Church Adkins U. S Mr. Adkins

Narrow Escape Near Adams After Bridge Incident

Former Pellaites Mr and Mrs Dan Kamp narrowly escaped serious injury when their Ford Coupe struck a steel bridge railing near the D F Bryson farm while en route to their daughter's home southeast of Adams. The car balanced on the railing as the bridge edge kept it from falling into the creek twelve to fourteen feet below, causing a severe jolt and damage to the car and bent railing. A rut in the road preceded the loss of control during entry onto the bridge.

Pella Dan Kamp Adams Nebr Daniel Kamp D. F. Bryson Kamp

Pella Sees Bright Local Manufacturing Outlook

A survey of Pella area firms shows an active year with rising production and turnover. Companies including Pella Maid products, Pella Overall Co, Dora Subonga Bakery, Heeren Furniture, Pella Mills, Ulrich’s Bologna, Shinn Hatcheries and more report expanded sales, new equipment, and plans for higher output as markets in Japan Holland and the United States grow.

United States Japan Heemstede Holland Buenos Ayres Yokohama Pella Overall Co Dora Subonga’s St. Louis Kansas City Chicago Minneapolis Duluth Madison Davenport Rock Island Moline Quincy Dubuque Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge George Heeren Furniture and Wood Novelty Co Woodrow Pella v Mills Wizard Pancake Des Moines Ottumwa Kansas Ulrich Bologna Shinn

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