Bousquet On Fourth Term IN THE OFFICE 25 YEARS
Postmaster L. F. Bousquet has been reappointed for four more years marking nearly thirty years in the Pella post office. He began in 1895 as assistant to the postmaster with two staffers, later serving as postmaster 1908 1916 and again in 1928. The office now employs three clerks and five rural carriers, with three city carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Bousquet
Mr. Bousquet
Pella
Bousquet
Pel- In
Uncle Sams
Art Klein
Paul Lautenbach
Gerald Rysdam
W. S. van Hemert
Joe Vande Kieft
Rolfus Sack
N. Meppelink
Jake van Wyk
Henry Kersbergen
George Gozel
Charley Klein
Pella Postoffice Growth Prompts Federal Building Hints
The Pella postoffice sales rose from under ten thousand dollars in 1912 to over twenty thousand in the past year, a 17 percent rise from 1926 and 26 percent in the last half of 1927. Growth fueled by rural delivery and new factories may push it toward federal recognition as a major state business center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Postoffice
Bousquet
van Niewaal
Department
Junior Corn and Apple Show Planned in Pella
B H Ver Meer will direct a new corn show for local boys at the County Memorial Building in Pella. An Apple Show for girls will run concurrently, expanding participation. The event is set for January 26 to 28, with further details to follow in the Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Ver Meer
County Memorial
Pella
Ver Meer
The
Chronicle
Knoxville Doctor Marries Companion In Raid
Dr. Roy V. Mater, Knoxville physician, secretly wed Miss Frances Bittenbendler, 19, on December 28 in Bloomfield. The bride, missing since fall, had been found with Mater in an alleged love nest at Colfax and is now living at a Knoxville hospital raid site. A previous trial on adultery charges, after twenty eight hours of jury deliberation, ended without verdict. charges pending were said to be dropped by County Attorney George Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Roy V
Mater Knoxville
Frances Bittenbendler
Bloomfield
Mater
Colfax
Jasper County
Charies
George Campbel
McGregor Co Opens Store In Pella With Open House
The McGregor Company held a formal opening in Pella on a sunny Saturday drawing hundreds of visitors, as J. R. McGregor and staff welcomed locals. Beaverdale Building showcased a redecorated showroom with furniture draperies rugs and stoves on display while no sales took place during the open house. Local manager Wm. J. Lubberden and George Ver Steeg assisted, cigar roses greeted guests, and the event aimed to familiarize residents with the stock and setting. The store operated 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and hopes to boost city business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor Company
Pella
J. R. McGregor
Wm. J. Lubberden
George Ver Steeg
Marion County to Hire Poor Fund Administrator
Marion county board of supervisors passes a resolution to place the poor fund under a trained social worker. After long discussion with Louise Cottrell an Iowa University extension worker the board adopts this solution to rising demands and deficits in the fund.
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County News Service
Knoxville
Iowa
Marion County
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Louise Cottrell
Iowa City
Iowa University
Board authorizes county relief worker to supervise funds
Miss Cottrell was authorized by the board to secure a competent woman to manage the county poor fund. She will audit each case, ensure money is for necessities, cooperate with local charities, and focus on relief and empowerment rather than mere charity. The position may take six to eight months to fill due to demand and scarcity of qualified workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rb Busin
Knoxville
Prof Sadler Attends Welsh Church Service
In Brooklyn on January 9 1928 Prof Sadler attended The Chapel of the Intercession at Broadway and 165 Street a Welsh language service. He noted a large congregation singing the Welsh National Anthem and highlighted performances by Amy Evans Mildred Dilling and Frank Harrat. He praised the Welsh music and the passion of the attendees comparing the spirit to Pella.
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Portland Avenue
Brooklyn
New York
Chapel of the Intercession
Broadway
165 Street
Pella
Geo
Francis Sadler
Marion County Boys at Short Course Program
Donald Rees and Rodney Johnson, Marion County Farm Bureau members, attended the Short Course for club boys at Iowa State College from December 26 to 81. About 500 Iowa boys participated in livestock and grain judging, lectures on farm topics, pruning and grafting, soils, engineering, and chemistry. Odney said he learned much valuable for a farming career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Rees
Rodney Johnson
Marion County Farm Bureau
Iowa State College
Iowa
Odney
Two Business Changes Soon In Pella Stores Move
Two local business relocations in Pella announced with plans to move by March first. John Ulrich Jr will relocate Right Price to Van Oordt building on Franklin to clear stock and pursue selected lines while Gradus De Kock moves into Ulrich’s former site and United Grocery transfers from Franklin Street to Main Street to improve access for customers. The Chronicle expects the changes will boost business for both principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
John Ulrich, Jr
van Mn
Franklin
Doedyns & Son
General
Gradus de Kock
Ulrich
United Grocery
Franklin Street
de Kock
Main Street
the Chronicle
County Assessors Busy At Work In Marion County
Monday morning the twenty five assessors gathered at the court house to receive instructions from county auditor Fred Q Hall and obtain supplies. The full roster lists assessors by name township and post office, including Archie Vernon Pleasant Grove Pleasantville and W J Beckwith Pleasantville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Court House
Fred Q. Hall
Archie Vernon
Pleasant Grove
Pleasantville
S. B. Brous
Perry
Percy
W. J. Beckwith
W. C. Beaver
Clay
Harvey
Rt. 1
John Robuck
Franklin
Earl Stilwell
Hamilton
Robert Willis
Dallas
G. F. Hunnerdosse
Dallas Township
Lacona
J. L. Straup
Melcher
Clyde Stilwell
Indiana
Knoxville
J.C. Hodgson
Swan Township
Asa Marr
Washington Township
L. L. Doud
Bussey
Dirk J. Reitveld
Lake Prairie
Otley
J. J.templeton
Red Rock
Monroe
C. W. Amos
Polk
A. L. Dykstra
Sammitt
Mon H
H. Sheppard
Liberty
L. W. Dufner
Marysville
Jacob Plender
Pella
The artistic temperament shapes a family duty shift
The piece notes that a daughter yields to a mother’s request to take on sweeping and dishwashing, driven by artistic temperament as a guiding influence in household chores.
College Football Team Given Banquet Monday
Mr and Mrs George Gaass hosted the Central College football team and guests at their 409 West First Street home. About forty attended a fine banquet and social evening after the season ended, with many players now preparing for the college basketball season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gaass
Central College
West First Street
Gaass
Edw Vander Linden dies at Des Moines at 29
Edward Vander Linden died at his Des Moines home at 6 p m Sunday January 8 after a seven month illness. He was a pharmacist at Saverude Drug Store and a World War I Navy veteran. He left a wife Lillian Bottorf and a seven year old daughter. Funeral at Second Reformed Church Pella with interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Edward Vander Linden
Des Moines
Bernie
Roy
Monroe
Edward
Saverude
Vander Linden
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes Station
Lillian Bottorf
Hedrick
Iowa
John
Los Angeles
C. F. Dykstra
W. D. van Sittort
John Sheehy
Jamaica
Second Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
van Veen-Van Hemert
American Legion
Eward
District Court Opens February 7 in Knoxville
The February term of the district court will convene in Knoxville on February 7 with Hon. B. W. Dingwall presiding. The grand jury for 1928 reports on the 7th. petit jurors report February 18. Names listed include Abbot, Bassett, Gezel, Hancock, Loynacan, Le Grand, Rankin, Buckman, Snyder, Smith, Vande Kieft, and many others from Knoxville, Pella, Pleasantville, Attica, Swan, Tracy, and surrounding towns.
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District Court
Knoxville
B. W. Dingwall
John R. Abbot
Melcher
George Bassett
John Gezel
Pella
Helitar
Differd Pleasent Ruiles
Oliver Hancock
Percy
D. M. Loynacan
Tracy
H. H. le Grand
Monroe
Watson Rankin
Knox
C. P. Adams
Red Burch
Pleasantville
I. Baker
Attica
Roy Bridges
Marysville
Beechout
D Dunn
Swan
Levi Foster
Columbia
M. D. Fry
Dan Fee
William Grant
Lacona
R. B. Rinehart
Jas
D. Rogers
Hamilton
Hf. Rees
Donald Shivvers
Ray Smith
Arie Toom
M. Vander Linden
Ray Vander Zyl
P. Welshhans
Cora Brucie
Bussey
Lila Craige
Gertrude Dunla
Farmer Injured in Skidding Car Crash Near Leighton
J. W. Den Adel, living near Leighton, skidded on a slippery road Tuesday evening while returning from Leighton. His car turned over, leaving him bruised but unharmed from broken bones. He found shelter at the Henry home nearby where a physician advised several days of rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. den Adel
Leighton
Henry
Readers invited to critique the Chronicle for prizes
The Chronicle seeks subscriber letters in January about what readers like and improvements they want. Prizes include five dollars for best letter and a year extension for second best, limited to Marion and adjacent counties.
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The
Chronicle
Marion
Ministers of County Meet in Pella for annual session
The Marion County Ministerial Association, formed a year ago, met in Pella for its annual business session and 1928 officer elections. Rev. R. John Wesselink of Centre College was elected president. C. E. Atkinson became secretary and treasurer. The day included chapel talks by Rev. Harris of Knoxville and a paper by Rev. Bernie Mulder on the place of the Christian in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Ministerial Association
Pella
Classis
Central College
Harris
Knoxville
Bernie Mulder
R. John Wesselink
Centre College
C. E. Atkinson
Bunn Cottage
Thrift Week Begins On January 17th
Benjamin Franklin's birthday is tied to Thrift Week as the promover urged by the Y M C A and banks. The piece warns most should save first and avoid high risk investing, advising opening a savings account and adding weekly until funds can buy a safe bond with banker guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Well Known Newspaper Man Horace Barnes Dies
Horace Barnes age 55 died Saturday after a yearlong illness from cancer. Former Albia resident published Valley Express at Valley Junction Ia. Funeral at sister Mrs Cord Ingram's home with Oak View cemetery burial. He was born August 25 1872 and earlier edited the Albia Republican. Survived by wife mother sister brother and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Barnes
Barnes
Albia
Valley Junction
Valley Express
Cord Ingram
Oak View
Ibio Union Republican
A. R. Barnes
Purse Snatching Repeats Against Miss Vander Hoek
Miss Johanna Vander Hoek was robbed of seventy dollars on Independence Street near East Flint while walking home from Fowler Telephone exchange. A prior Thanksgiving robbery at the same spot in similar fashion left her with a smaller loss, and authorities, aided by Dave Breen, searched the area without success. The thief remains at large and is believed to have targeted her for carrying wages and a bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Vander Hoek
Fowler Telephone Exchange
Vander Hock
Independence Street
East Flint
Marshal Dennis
L. C. Garter
Dave Breen
The
Telephone Co. Force
Miss Vander Hoek
Doughnut Machine Mechanical Wonder in Local Bakery
The article describes a doughnut machine that mixes, cuts, and drops dough into fat without human handling. The process ends with the doughnuts placed on a tray after cooking in a kettle of fat. The Van der Ploeg cooker uses Globe Plumbing propane burners and is praised as a satisfactory fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ander Ploeg
van der Ploeg’s
Globe Plumbing Company
Pella
Lob
Gove
Sheaffer Chauffeur Wrecks Master's Car
Centerville Iowa January 10 a new 4700 car was wrecked while a party staged by the negro chauffeur for W A Sheaffer president of the Sheaffer Pen Co Fort Madison ended with two women injured in a hospital and the driver Johnson Anderson or Johnson sought by police after failing a turn causing the car to overturn twice. He allegedly enticed Mrs Taylor of Oskaloosa and others to Mystic and vanished after turning the car to an insurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterville
C. Anderson
Johnson
W. A. Sheaffer
Sheaffer Pen Company
Fort Madison
Shaeffer
Unionville
Ie Taylor
Oskaloosa
Mystic
Centerville
Sheaffer
Here
Death of Mrs Rachel Geelkerken at 84 in Oakwood Cemetery
Miss Rachel Adrianna Geelkerken died at her home 407 East First Street this morning January 12 at three o clock. She was 84 years four months old. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 30 at the home and 2 At the Third Reformed church. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Adrianna Geelkerken
East First Street
Third Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Oakland Pontiac agency opens in Pella salesroom
Announcement this week of a new Oakland and Pontiac agency in Pella handled by the Pella Motor Company. General Motors cars welcomed as a long awaited addition with the All-American Six Oakland among new models, and the firm plans to push sales of these cars in the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Oakland
Pontiac Automobiles
General Motors Company
Pella Motor Company
Pelly
Pelly Motor Company
Mrs Arie Schakel Called By Death
Mrs Arie Schakel aged 73 years 4 months 8 days died at home 50R East First Street at 9:45 p m Tuesday January 10 1928 after two strokes of apoplexy. Survived by husband four sons and two daughters all living nearby and a brother Dan Kamp Adams Neb who was present. Funeral services Thursday at the home 1:90 and Fire Reform church at two o'clock. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Schakel
East First Street
Melly
Dan Kamp
Adams
Nebr
Fire Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
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Prof. Sadler
Ulrich Building
Right Price
Doedyns
Dingwall
Farmer
Is of
Thrift
Mechanical Wonder
Rachel
Geelkerken
Oakland-Pontiac
Pella Motor Co
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