Pella Defeated by Prairie City 28 to 17 in Camp Game
Prairie City won the road game 28 17 as Pella struggled with weak offense and a small floor. Bar on and Pentico stood out for their teams with several fouls called on both sides. The report also details Knoxville High School concert plans in Pella and a series of school events including declamatory and humorous entries, with basketball results and upcoming away games for Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Pella
Pse
Baron
Pentico
Knoxville
Knoxville High School
Keer
Langerak
van Arkel
Neagle
Hutchhins
Knoxvile
Pelly Bacon
Thearter
IntVeld
Knox
Hutchins
Cynthia Brooks
Maxwell Home
Peter Maxwell
Robert Baron
Martha
Gertrude Hankamp
Elaine Maxwell
Pater
Igaret Hoeksema Ania
Hallay
Baron F
Butts
S Stone
Velde de Winter
van Arkel G
New
Sharon
Phillips F . Goodner
Stillwell
Steg Hibbs
Williams
Gerhe
Pata
Ata
New Sharon
Pella High Narrowly Defeats Harvey High In Close Varsity Contest
Pella High edged Harvey High 16 to 15 on the local floor. Van Arkel and Baron starred for Pella with McKensie and Wilson leading Harvey. Neifert of Central officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Kel
Lewis
State Teachers College
Pella High
Pella A
Harvey High
Harvey
Intield
Baron
Pella
van Arkel
McKensie
Wilson
Neifert
Central
Court House Statistics Add Licenses And Births Report
The clerk of the district court lists licenses issued and births recorded since the last report. Names from Knoxville, Washington township, Clay township, Red Rock township and Liberty township appear, with several births dated late 1929 and early 1930 including Richard Dale, Irvin Dean, Geo T, John Richard, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie District Court
Mario C. Stroud
Knoxville
Collene Bittenbander
Lawrence Lancaster
Richard Dale
Lawrence N. Colyd
Irvin Dean
Everet Elmer Bingham
Washington Township
James
Earl Daugherty
Clay Township
Geo. T
Robt. FE. Lewis
John Richard
Mes C. Plato Alley
Jackie G
LeRoy Wing
Red Rock Township
David Woodrow
Earl Watkins
Wayne M
Walter L. Waggoner
Teddy Lee
James Reid
Cleanliness a Graduation Requirement for Washington DC
The rules committee of the Board of Education in Washington DC favors withholding diplomas from high school students who are untidy in person or attire. It argues that cleanliness is fundamental to life and work, predicting unclean graduates will fail to qualify in employment and be replaced by neater peers. Read the Chronicle Want Ads.
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Board of Education
Washington, D. C
Iiy
New Year Reflections Emphasize Work With Children
A religious message urges bearing sorrow yet embracing hope as a new year begins. It highlights Christian education at home, praises Sunday schools like Fair View Union in Poweshick county, and notes a Sunday school program raising funds and aiding orphans. The author blesses humble, loving homes and calls for widespread charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Lord
Jesus
Fair View Union
Poweshick County
Joseph Henry
Brooklyn
Davenport
Jury List and February Call for Service in Local Courts
A 1930 reference lists jurors ordered for the February 17 10 a m duty at the regular term and notes foreman to be sworn. The lineup includes Sherman Montony Pleasantville Ellis Jolly Pleasantsville Rolla Jordan Columbia Los Jelsma Evert Kean Monrost Knoxville Kendall Hamilton Moore Bussey Mel Park Bong Theu Pella Lou Sedrel Syne American Wiliam Van Rhescen M Vander Linden Reed Wards Blanch Bevout Salyiuiet Davis Josephine Freel Pleasantville Mrs J B Fletcher and others from Knoxville Kapri Mes Bernice hives and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington
Harvey
Gee
Sherman Me Ca
Montony
Aencral
Wiliam van Rhescen
Pella
M. Vander Linden Pallas Reed
Blanch Bevout
Salyiuiet
Euith Davis
Knoxville
Josephine
Freel
Pleasantville
J. B. Fletcher
Laconas-Dimmeiuniin
Nate i
Former Hedrick Boy Held Up At Station Night
Gray L. Gray, of Gray in Waukegan Illinois, was robbed by two bandits at a Peoria station. They obtained 465 dollars in cash and checks, bound his hands, and fled in a southbound touring car. Police later found two of the checks on the sidewalk and connected them to the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepeeao A. Capens
Rick
Gray
Denly
Ie ‘Iting
Jackson Street
Hart
Gray—Waukegan (Ill
Getting Ready For 1930 Census
Twenty three enumerators will be employed by Uncle Sam to conduct the census in Marion county. Work begins April 1 and lasts about ten days. County divided into twenty three enumeration districts with one enumerator per district. Pay varies by density of population and district, with four cents per name in cities and six cents in villages and rural areas. An allowance of 30 to 50 cents per farm may be paid. Selection through civil service test. Detailing and supervision by the Census Bureau at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
King
Marion
Washington
Ueatla
Strahige Diseases and Perplexing Science Fragments
Disjointed OCR fragments mention Strahige diseases and perplexing science. Names like Jan, Lee W. Kalmy, and Raith on Kaine appear with references to a chamber of commerce and a Baltimore purchase. The text is garbled, difficult to parse, and lacks a clear narrative or verifiable facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoli
Jan
Reapollia
Mabe Ue Chamber of Commerce
Lee
W. Kalmey
Raith
Kaine
Hannay
Baltimore
Ma h aska Sheep Claims Total Over Eight Thousand
Ma visors on Tuesday afternoon allowed sheep claims totaling over 8 006 dollars. The tally includes payments for loss of cattle chicks hogs ewes and lambs and sundry items. Amounts listed include 12 48 for one calf 8 etc and several sums for fancy bred bucks and ewes with a 70 02 sundry item. The resolution concerns a 1081 collection and overturns related provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hound
Haims
See Went for the Saint Saint's Visit Sparks Interest
A brief note reports a visit by a prominent figure referred to as the Saint, drawing local attention and curiosity. Attendees welcomed the guest, with observers noting small gatherings and word of mouth spreading about the event.
Patent List Has Many Inventions
Des Moines reports that a batch of patents granted last week includes one with 24 original ideas and 18 claims, plus eight others with one to ten claims. Otto F. Rohwedder of Davenport designed a wire working machine with 24 new ideas and many improvements, while E. M. Sinclair notes averages above five to six claims per patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jowans
Barr, Freeman & Sinclair
Otto F. Rohwedder
Davenport
E. M. Sinclair
Herbert F. Lesaman
de Moines
Raat
Fed
Moines
Doeisey
Gute
Jon, Jr
Oxford
Bhatia
Davis Ord J
Warren Jor
Nest
A City That Moved Out to Sea
A fragmented report discusses a coastal city renamed and relocated due to waning support and rising sea encroachment. It hints at structural shifts, altered governance, and a renewed focus on safety as the community seeks stability amid erosion and rising tides.
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Mabel van Brogen
Ruth Pietenpol
Pauline Ver Meer
Tanita Ustermarkt
Ie Boeny
Dee Ethel van Zante
Este Marie
Kathryn Cramsabenene
Emeline Gezel
Hospers Kuyper
Sosy Cask
Ruth Visser
Stearns
Orace van Brogen
Rath Dramatic
Ita Itererarss
Gertrude
RG. Farmija Int Veld c
de Winter
van Arkel F
den Adel
Coorfee
Les
M. J. B. Folger
S Hills Bros
BOKAR
N. B. C. Premium
Graham
Court House Statistics
Chronicle
H. L. van Dellen
Hedrick
Mahaska
Hebe Hayte
Crick
Bate
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