Marion County Farming Review 1924 Farm Bureau updates
From the Marion County Agricultural Review the Jan 7 meeting in Knoxville elected W A Hallowell as president C M Gilson as vice president S A Roberts secretary and S L Walker treasurer Peter Tusseling of Lake Prairie township named official delegate to Des Moines January 15 16 17. Township directors listed with names. Health report notes 105 farm children examined. 1923 results show membership up 11 percent and 15 000 total attendance at 219 meetings. 1924 dates announced including talks demonstrations and courses. A new farmers directory for Marion County will be published around April 1 and mailed free to Farm Bureau members. milk utilization.
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Marion County Agricultural Review
Marion County Farm Bureau
Knoxville
W. A. Hallowell
Melcher
C. M. Gilson
S. A. Roberts
S. L. Walker
Peter Tusseling
Lake Prairie Township
State Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Richardson
Newbern
Liberty Township
Ion County
Marion County
Security State Bank Officers for 1924
The annual meeting of Security State Bank, Pella, Iowa, on January 8, 1924, elected officers and directors. Officers include President P. H. Van Gorp, Vice Presidents N. Van Viiet and A. T. Klein, Cashier vod H. Van Vliet, Asst. Cashiers S. Bert Baron Tunis H. Klein d. B. Rooquart and Hutte Gezel. Directors listed are A. T. Van Houweling H. P. Van Gorp N. Van Viet J. H. Cochrane Tunis H. Klein P. H. Van Gorp A. T. Klein S. Bert Baron W. H. Van Der Ploog J.H. Van Vliet J.P. Klein.
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Security State Bank
Pella
Towa
P. H. van Gorp
N. van Viiet
A. T. Klein
A. C. van Houweling
Vod
H. van Vliet
S. Bert Baron
Tunis
H. Klein
D. B. Rooquart
Cashier
Hutte Gezel Directors
A. T. van Houweling
H. P. van Gorp
N. van Viet
J. H. Cochrane
W. H. van der Ploog
J.H. van Vliet
J.P. Klein
Fire Damage Strikes KUYPER Home on East Liberty Street
A Saturday afternoon blaze heavily damaged the H. Kuyper residence on East Liberty Street. The roof and new roofing will require repairs with estimated damage over $1,000. The Garden City Feeder Co. chemical engine aided the city firemen in quickly dousing the flames. alarm issues worried residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kuyper
East Liberty Street
Garden City Feeder Co
Pella
Pella booster song contest offer from Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce invites entries for a booster song honoring Pella. Not more than two stanzas, adaptable to any tune. Submissions due January 25 at President J H Cochrane’s office. a judging committee will pick winners and announce results shortly after.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pella
J. H. Cochrane
New Bible Instructor for Central College
Dean H W Pietenpol of Central college announced a new Bible and Philosophy professor, Dr Cantrall of Morgantown West Virginia, to replace the resigning J R Mulder who will become a pastor in Chicago. Dr Cantrall formerly taught at the Theological Seminary in New Brunswick New Jersey and is described as a valuable addition to the school.
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H. W. Pietenpol
Central College
Hoffman
New York City
Dr. Cantrall
Morgantown
W. Va
J. R. Mulder
Chicago
Cantrall
Theological Seminary
New Brunswick
N. J
Vernon Strong Dies After Des Moines Streetcar Crash
Vernon Strong, 37, husband of Bessie Fisk, died within an hour after a collision between his car and a Fort Des Moines street car on Southwest Seventh street bridge near Clifton street. He was badly mangled and died at the city hospital. The motorman cited lack of lights on the car and not seeing the auto in time. Strong, employed at the Ford plant, is survived by his widow and two young children. Relatives from Pella attended the funeral Monday afternoon.
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Vernon Strong
Besse Fisk
J. W. Fisk
Des Moines
Hattie
Jennie Harrison
Pella
Des Moines Tribune
Strong
Fort Des Moines
Seventh Street
Clifton Street
City
E. O. Miller
Miller
Ford
Fisk
Boy Scouts to Build Camp on State Land near Pella
The State Board of Conservation authorized W. Brunia to lead forestation and thistle control on state land with Boy Scout help. Plans call for planting 200 acres of walnut trees in the old river bed, creating a camp site half way between Pella and Knoxville. Youth groups from Pella and nearby towns will supervise and enjoy summer camps under trained leaders. Reports on progress will follow. Also noted is J. J. Welch rising from messenger boy to vice president in charge of cable and telegraph traffic at Western Union, after starting in Pella. Dr T D Fultz attended a state veterinary meeting in Des Moines.
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Boy Scouts
Pella
State Board of Conservation
W. Brunin
Coster
R. FE. Johnson
B. W. GC. Merckens
Knoxville
Y. M. CG. A. Rotary
Monroe
America
J. J. Welch
Western Union Telegraph Company
Welch
Western Union Company
Iowa
Des Moines
Oskaloosa Herald
Evangelistic Meetings Begin at Baptist Church
A Baptist church held a brief session Sunday morning and set a series of evangelistic meetings to start Sunday January 20 with Rev. George M. Derbyshire preaching each evening except Saturday at 7 30 oclock. Music will be led by W S Dixon of Wheaton Illinois. The meetings are planned to run two weeks, ending Sunday February 3.
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The
Baptist Church
George M. Derbyshire
W. S. Dixon
Wheaton
Ill
Shoemaker Caught in Basement Window Area
R J Davey, a shoe cobbler at 111 High Avenue West in Oska loosa, became trapped in a basement window area when a locked window barred entry to his shop. Unable to pull out or call for help, he waited until a passerby found and rescued him after locating the cobbler.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Two Vans
Pella
R. J. Davey
High Avenue West
Davey
Achievements of Iowa State Teachers Association
A history of seventy years shows the Iowa State Teachers Association advancing school progress and expanding opportunities for six boys and girls in the state. It notes much funded Educational Council studies and dedicated volunteer effort by officers and committees, with Iowa ranking seventh among forty eight states in education due to the association's work.
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Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Iowa
Educational Council
Local Assessor A Relic Highlights Taxation Flaws
A sample from a Joint Legislative committee on taxation cites bias in local assessor systems. John Brown owns a $15,000 brick building in Gopher City while Paul Jones holds a similarly valued property across the street, showing unequal assessments influenced by personal ties. Supporters argue the proposed county assessor plan would reduce such disparities.
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Legislativ Committee On
John Brown
Gopher City
Paul Jones
Brown
As Jones
Bids Sought for Manager of Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Bids will be received for Manager of the Farmers Co operative Exchange at Pella from March 1, 1924 to March 1, 1925. All bids must reach the Secretary Pro Tem by February 2, 1924. Manager must furnish own car. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. A B Van Domselaar Secy Pro Tem.
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Pella
Poent
A. B. van Domselaar
Sec'y. Pro Tem
Koolie Kool to Start Lumber Yard in Knoxville
The Kool Canfield Lumber Company plans to begin business in Knoxville about March 1. C. A. Kool and Mr. Canfield will run the yard, with a quarter block purchased near the Rock Island Station for sheds and an office. The cash sale firm aims for low margins and a full stock. Canfield runs a large Des Moines yard, while Kool is known in Marion county for farming and purebred livestock. Knoxville Journal.
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Kool-Canfield Lumber Company
Knoxville
C. A. Kool
A. Kool
Canfield
Canfield Lumber Co
Des Moines
Rock Island Station
Kool
Marion County
Knoxville Journal
Henry Bensink Honored By Neighbors Farewell Party
Fifty five neighbors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Bensink Friday evening to surprise them as a farewell before they move to the F S Fowler house in Pella. Their son Ed will manage the farm. Mr Bensink, born locally, leaves beloved old friends who wish him well in his new town.
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Henry Bensink
Mrs. Bensink
F. S. Fowler
Pella
Mr. Bensink
Bensink
Josephine Van Haaften Celebrates 8th Birthday
Josephine Van Haaften entertained a company of young friends on Friday afternoon for her eighth birthday. The girls played games and enjoyed refreshments from four to six o'clock and received tokens of remembrance from attendees Bonnie Klein Emerald Triggs Viola Schakel Margaret Johnson Lucille Hollebrands Anna Mae Kuiken and Lora Van Haaften a sister of Josephine.
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Josephine van Haatten
Josephine
Bonnie Klein
Emerald Triggs
Viola Schakel
Margaret Johnson
Lucille Hollebrands
Anna Mae Kuiken
Lora van Haaften
Japan offering still very low donations for Japan Christmas Fund
A statement from the Treasurer of the Board of Foreign Missions reports that through January 12 contributions to the Japan Christmas Fund totalled 25000 dollars. The note urges churches to contribute more, noting a likely shortfall and a potential plan disruption in Japan, and suggests an average gift of two dollars and fifty cents per family would suffice. Holland Michigan W J Van Kersen.
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Board of Foreign Missions
Japan
Holland
Michigan
W. J. van Kersen
Jake Plender Named New City Assessor
D Lautenbach presented his resignation to the city council at Tuesday’s meeting and it was accepted. Jacob Plender was chosen to fill the unexpired term. The Chronicle welcomes his elevation to the post. Monday evening marked the installation of new officers of Pella Chapter No. 387, Order of the Eastern Star, led by Mrs. G. H. Wuechter as worthy matron with assistance from Mrs. A. T. Vander Beek and Mrs. M. D. McWilliams.
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D. Lautenbach
Jacob Plender
Jake
The
Chronicle
Pella
Order of the Eastern Star
G. H. Wuechter
A. T. Vander Beek
W. M
M. D. McWilliams
Benjamin Franklin and the Thrift Week Spirit
A reflection on Benjamin Franklin born in Boston on January 17 1706 and his lasting influence promoting thrift and prudent saving in American life. The piece highlights his roles as printer editor publisher and diplomat and notes local pride in Pella banks and savings as part of a thrift campaign.
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Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Philadelphia
Franklin
Richard
Pella
Chronicle
Treasury
Europe
Nars
Ameouth
Important health meeting coming next month in Des Moines
The Iowa Tuberculosis Association Iowa Sanitarium Trudeau Society Housing Bureau will hold its annual meeting in Dubuque on February 7. Attendees include health laymen from across the state, hospital and farm bureau staff, and school leaders. The Julien-Dubuque hotel hosts the event with Dr. J. C. Painter and Walter Levi as local leaders. The program features health education, an annual banquet, an auto ride to Sunny Crest Sanitarium, and tuberculosis discussions under the Iowa Trudeau Society.
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Iowa Trudeau Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion County Farming Review
Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Lake Prairie
Jacob de Haan
Summit Township
John Vander Baard
Polk Township
Jesse Hegwood
East Knoxville
R. J. Leth
Indiana Township
Washington Township
E. D. Flanagan
Dallas
E. E. Goff
West Knoxville
L. T. Newton
Union Township
Cyril Rees
Pleasant Grove
Dan Bane
Franklin Township
J. J. Reitveld
Liberty
C. W. Bailey
Clay
Earl Sarver
Red Rock
Francis Brown
G. W. Ryke
Otley
Bessie Fisk
Board OF Conservation
W. Brunia
T. D. Fultz
Farmers’ Co-Operative Exchange
Cornie Kool
Josephine van Haaften
Reformed Churches
Jake Plender
NEW City Assessor
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