Iowa Legislature Begins With Delays to Organize
The Iowa legislature opens amid deliberate delays as new presiding officers form committees and set up procedures. Bills are referred to committees, where members seek expert input before reporting or burying measures. The session faces tests on highway authority, road funding, primary election reform, school law changes, and women’s jury service debates.
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Iowa
General Assembly
Highway Commission
Agricultural College
Ames
Des Moines
Brookhart
Cummins
Thief Steals Chickens from Elderly Invalid Man in Pella
The Chronicle condemns lawbreakers and notes a cruel theft from C. Van Veen, 84, disabled by rheumatism near Central College. His wife is diabetic, four children depend on charity, and a flock of thirty chickens was stolen. The assailants remain unknown and the piece hints at community punishment.
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Pella
C. van Veen
Central College
Veen
Fire alarms misdirected as neighbors stop small blaze
A small house fire at Art De Kock's home near Union Street was fought by neighbors after firemen were misled on location. Sparks on the roof started the blaze and, despite swift neighbor action, the delay risked substantial losses.
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Art de Kock
Union Street
Rebekahs Lodge Installs Officers in Masonic Hall
The Rebekah lodge of Pella met Tuesday evening and installed officers for the coming term. Honorees were Mrs. Lucy Awtry N G Mrs. Louise Vander Meide V G Mrs. Bessie Brooks Secy R A Awtry Treasurer The meeting was moved to the Masonic hall due to remodeling of their own hall. Refreshments followed the business session.
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Rebekah Lodge
Pella
Lucy Awtry
N. G
Louise Vander Meide
V. G
Bessie Brooks
Sec
Y. R
District Court Upholds Soldier Bonus in Iowa
District Judge Lester Thompson upheld the Iowa sol dier bonus law in a test case from H. W. Grout of Waterloo. He ruled that section five of article seven allows state contracts and debt for the bonus if placed before referendum, and that credits may support the act without violating the constitution. The decision sends the case to the state supreme court for appeal.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lester Thompson
State Supreme Court
H. W. Grout
Waterloo
Thompson
Pella Red Cross Meeting Draws Tiny Attendance
The annual Pella Red Cross Chapter meeting drew only two and one fourth percent of members, despite announcements at Chamber of Commerce and women’s clubs. The article reprints the treasurer’s year summary, noting voter indifference and urging rekindled interest for next time.
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Pella Red Cross Chapter
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross appeals for funds as 1922 shortfall looms
The Red Cross in Pella reports a year of deficits exceeding a thousand dollars, funded mainly by a November drive that fell short of needs. Seventeen families received aid, with sums from under ten to nearly three hundred dollars, some repaid as relief continued. Teamsters donated coal deliveries and some even refused payment to keep aid flowing.
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Red Cross
Pella
Organiztion
Pople
Farmers National Bank reports strong year and dividend raise
The annual stockholders meeting re elected officers including J H Cochrane president and W H Vander Ploeg cashier with Anna Van Spancker en and others as vice presidents. A 15 percent dividend was declared. Deposits grew from 343 144 80 at organization to 710 404 00 by Dec 29 1922 and total resources rose from 428 264 67 to 879 851 39, a 105 107 percent increase in four years.
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Farmers National Bank
J. H. Cochrane
P. H. van Gorp
Anna van Spanckeren
A. C. van Houweling
W. H. Vander Ploeg
H. P. van Gorp
G. H. Wormhoudt
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Pella City Council Proceedings January 16 1923
The City Council of Pella met in regular session on January 16 1923 with Mayor Vanden Berg presiding. All members present except Alderman Waechter. Minutes approved. A generator for the light plant priced at 469 dollars was ordered purchased. Fire Dept ordinance second reading. Light plant changes to be reviewed with an electrical engineer. Meeting adjourned.
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City of
Pella
Vanden Berg
Waechter
Fire Dept
A. C. Kuyper
Vander Waal Steenhock Wedding at Christian Reformed Church
Yesterday at the parsonage of the Christian Reformed church Miss Emma Vander Waal and Mr. Peter Steenhock were married with Rev. Byleveld officiating. The couple, well known in the area, will reside on a farm near Monroe after February 16, and well wishes accompany them.
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Christian Reformed Church
Emma Vander Waal
Peter Steenhock
Byleveld
G. Vander Waal
A. Steenbock
Monroe
Prairie City News
Pella Odd Fellows Expand Meeting Hall Space
Pella Odd Fellows arranged to enlarge their hall by creating a door in the partition to a north room. The modification provides space for a property room and ante rooms, allowing the main hall to extend several feet and better accommodate their increasing membership.
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Pella Odd Fellows
Evangelistic Meeting At Pella Baptist Church Grows
Rev. Wm. Pfeffer of Columbus opened a series of evangelistic services at Pella Baptist Church on Sunday morning. He spoke on Prayer as good crowds attended Sunday sessions and audiences have grown each day. The meetings run nightly through January 28 with three services on Sundays and extra Monday session added by popular request.
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Pella Baptist Church
Wm. Pfeffer
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Pfeffer
Pella Women Thanked for Aid to Colleges
Mrs G S Baron received acknowledgments from campaign organizers in Boston and from the Women's Union Christian Colleges for the Women in the Orient. The notes express gratitude for gifts from Pella Iowa and confirm a $633.00 contribution forwarded by Hilda L Olson assistant treasurer.
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Pella
G. S. Baron
Palona Chalatien Lal
Boston
Mass
Women’s Union Christian Colleges In
the Orient
Lucy W. Peabody
Women’s Union Christian Colleges
Orient
Iowa
Hilda L. Olson
Treas
Ford Bldg
Reduced R R Fares To Farmers Week
A reduced rate of one and a half fare for the round trip is granted to all attending Farmers' week. The Western Passenger Association arranged the concession for all rails and stations where the Ames fare is at least $1.00. No certificates or slips needed. buy round trip to Ames from home station and pay one and a half fare. Return ticket valid without signing. Tickets on sale Jan 27 to Feb 3 and valid through Feb 5. Ask railroad agent early to buy in advance.
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Western Pass Ger Association
Ames
Ame
Homemakers Week at Ames Feb 12 to 17
The Iowa short course for women known as Homemakers Week will be held in Ames from February 12 through 17. It will run separately from the men’s short course, which takes place January 29 to February 3, to allow more attendees, especially addressing housing needs. Inquiries and announcements will be issued by Short Course Headquarters, Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa
Ames
Legion Seeks Home as Building Offers Entertain Members
Van Veen Van Hemert Post No 89 of The American Legion heard an Executive Committee report on a building offer and considered options for a permanent meeting place. The post, organized in 1919, has no own home and has rented space in the Pella Chamber of Commerce room. several properties were offered, including Dennis Block and a Gambell storefront, with plans to decide at the January 29 meeting. The Auxiliary shares similar meeting space troubles as they seek a stable base and funds from a building fund consisting of stock from the former Pella District Fair Association.
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Masonic Hall
Pella
Legion Auxiliary
Organization of Mothers, Wives, Sisters, and Daughters of Legionaires
W. P. Koopman
Rus van Zante
Dennis
Taxpayer notice on assessor Saturdays at Chamber office
The City Assessor will be at his office in the Chamber of Commerce building on Saturdays. This notice informs taxpayers of the assessor’s weekend availability and location for inquiries or filings.
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Chamber of Commerce
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District Court
States
Farmers Bank
City Council Proceedings
Vander Waal-Steenhoek
Baptist Church
R. R
Farmers’ School
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