Judge Van Zante Birthday Highlighted in Portland Tale
A Portland tale recalls Judge John Van Zante born January 1 1866 near Pella Iowa later becoming American consul to Holland appointed December 4 1928 and accepting February 15 1929. The piece traces his career from work on the Steel Bridge to Columbia University and Oregon Law School, marriage in 1908, and two European tours.
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Portland, Oregon
Carrie Asher
John van Zante
Holland
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Counsel van Zante
Pella
John
Minneapolis
Portland
Oregon
van Zante
Portland University
Columbia University
University of Oregon Law School
Fallis Nash
C. A. Moore
J. J. Johnson
Hary Lane
San Francisco
Judge van Zante
Rachel van Denselaar
Europe
California
Farm for Sale and Miscellaneous Listings in Colfax Iowa
A collection of local sale notices lists 125 acres on a graveled road near Colfax with modern improvements, milk cows at De Cook's barn, adding machines, paper and ribbons, a 1930 Model A Ford for sale, a Round Oak stove, two 4 wheel car trailers, and aChicken culling service at Brom Hatchery. Also offered are several used cars including 1928 Dodge, 1929 Willys Knight, 1929 Whippet, 1924 Maxwell, two Ford Coupes, two Model T trucks, and an 1878 Nash at Van Houweling Auto Co.
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J W. Kartchner
Colfax
Iowa
Willys-Knight
Maxwell
Nash
SE van Houweling Auto CO
World’s Star Hosiery and Lingerie Ad
The World’s Star Hosiery and Lingerie offers wool and cotton knit underwear for every family member with a range of weights. Men’s work and dress shirts are available. Evening calls by appointment. Taxi service contact Carl Beyers at 342.
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Edith Bevan
Dave Bevan
Bring Body of Minister Home
The body of Gerritt Diekema United States minister to the Netherlands arrived on the liner Deutschland Friday. The body was taken to Grand Central terminal to be sent to Holland Michigan for burial. Diekema was well known in Pella and many were grieved by his death in The Hague Netherlands.
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New York
Gerritt Diekema
United States
Netherlands
Deutschland
Grand Central Terminal
Holland
Mich
High School Plans Busy After Vacation
High school athletic conference schedules next season football games including Sept 25 at Knoxville and Oct 30 at Prairie City with several away and home contests. A new conference basketball trophy was purchased. Semester exams, report cards, and illness absence of Miss Blake are noted along with a third preliminary contest and PTA and school board meetings.
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High School Athletic Conference
Knoxville
Sigourney
New Sharon
Pleasantville
Prairie City
Kellogg
Alcohol And Match Do Not Mix Well
Willy Naaktgeboren, a Bologna squad member at Ulrich's Meat Market, warns alcohol and matches should not mix. He explains a radiator fire caused by a match blow to his face, burning his lip and forehead, with hair ignited. A physician treated him with yellow salve. he remains in the ring, wary of further alcohol related incidents.
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Willy Naaktgeboren
Ulrich’s
Nanktgeboren
Merchants Back Idea to Close Stores on New Year Day
The Chronicle notes merchants favor closing on holidays after Pella Chamber of Commerce action two years ago. Hugo Kuyper, secretary, urged publicity and joked a vacation might be nice. Agreement among merchants could ensure a respite between Old and New Year and perhaps longer rest from work.
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Chronicle
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Hugo Kuyper
Chamber of Commerce
Central Triumphs Over Simpson In Open Conference Opener
Central dominated Simpson in the 1931 conference opener winning 40 points after a 28 to 5 first half. Key players Muyskens Wilkins and Schnack sparked the Red and White with strong defense and fast breaks while Simpson struggled from the floor, Ulrich leading scoring for Simpson with 13 points.
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G. W. Paardekooper
Central
Lefty Schnack
Tysseling
Wilkins
Schnack
Muyskens
Simpson
Methodists
Jack
Schiele
Barney
Niefert
Simpson Cagers
Ulrich
T. Anderson
Foster
Miller
Morse
Bert McGrane
Drake
Pella National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
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 1931 between the hours of one and three o clock p m for the purpose of electing seven directors.
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Pella National Bank
Pella
Iowa
The Rocky Hill Ballad of Jack and Jill
Kenneth Harris writes a verse about Jack and Jill climbing a rocky hill. Jack tumbles and Jill falls, yet she helps him and remains steadfast. The poem juxtaposes hardship with devotion and shared resolve.
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Jill
Kenneth Harris
Farmer's Frustration Over Empty Milk Pail
An old farmer questions his son’s return with an empty milk pail. The boy responds with a rural joke that the cow gave nine quarts and one kick, highlighting a humorous clash over milk production and chores.
What's in a Name Success Expert Role
A dialogue fragment shows a Success Expert prompting for a name and offering a job selling motorcycles to a client named Gus Poppopopopop ulus. The exchange emphasizes branding and sales approach in a quirky personal naming scenario.
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Nance
Gus Poppopopopopulus
Central Beat Oska locals in fast moving basketball game
Central used a strong first half to build a 21-5 lead as Coach L A Winter rotated freshmen and regulars. Oska loost fought back with a late rally but Central reserves closed out the contest while Muyskens led with 15 points and Barn ey Neifert and Ty sell ing contributed on defense.
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L. A. Winter
Central
Tem
Oskaloost
Daniel
D. Barnes
Tyselling
Barney Neifert
Muyskens
Central Defeats Stevens Steppers 58 to 28 in Basketball
Central easily defeated the Stevens Steppers in a basketball game here on Monday December 29 by a score of 58 to 28. The Stevens Steppers are an aggregation of Oskaloosa.
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Central
Stevens Steppers
Oskaloosa
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Louis
Fifield
Berti van Veen
G. Dylhoff
Carson Street
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Beyers Battery and Electric Company
John H. van Arkel
Black
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South Chronicle
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Hay
Chronicle Office
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Idaho
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Carl Beyers
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Gerrit Diekema
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the Soap Box
Lux
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Stanley
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Lancer
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C Young
Messersmith
Avid
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Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Maxwell House Coffee
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Middle Western Division
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
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