Fire damages Parsonage roof and interior
The Lahe fire department answered a forenoon alarm at the M. E. Church parsonage to a roof fire that was already gaining. The fire was extinguished quickly but the upper roof and interior suffered water and fire damage while contents were largely removed. A bedstead fragment caused a minor head wound to a helper. Officials suspect chimney soot sparked the blaze and insurance may cover the loss.
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Lahe
M. E
A ¥Ard
Pella Beats Sigourney 23 to 16 in Local Clash
Pella High defeated Sigourney High 23 to 16 on their floor Friday night. Pella led 18 to 5 at halftime but overconfidence slowed them in the second half as Sigourney outscored 11 to 5. Van Doorninck shone early while Gould starred for Sigourney.
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Pella High
Sigourney High
Pella
Auslne
van Doorninck
Gould
Sigourney
Notice to Bid for Lake Prairie Road Work 1920
Township seeks bids for three road superintendents to repair public roads, one grader operator, and one engine to operate tractor for grading. Bids by hour with or without team due by 11 am February 2, 1920. Dragging contracts let at 90 cents per mile round trip. board reserves right to reject bids.
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Lake Prairie Township
O’colck A
Square Deal Auto Co
Ghd
C. Dieleman
G. Hoekstra
D. D. Rietveld
Board of Trustees
New Vulcanizing and Retreading Shop Planned on East First Street
M C Van Gorp and Arie Klyn Jr announce a new vulcanizing and retreading shop to open in the second building south of Vander Melden’s blacksmith shop on East First Street around March 1. The building will be remodeled with new first class machinery and they promise courteous public service while they complete training. Watch for advertisements.
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Vander Melden
East First Street
M. C. van Gorp
Arie Klyn Jr
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Urged at Chamber
All wives mothers sisters and daughters of soldiers urged to attend a 4 30 p m meeting Saturday January 24 at the Chamber of Commerce Rooms to organize a unit of the American Legion Auxiliary and support the Legion.
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Legion
Chamber of Commerce
City Council Meeting Reports Small Agenda and High Coal Prices
The city council met briefly on Monday with little business. A petition against paying this year was read but not acted on. December electric department finances showed revenue of 3753.38 and disbursements of 3652.89 amid high coal costs. An ordinance regulating traffic and a fee for itinerant doctors were read. Bids for a paid project were to be opened soon, with hope for reasonable rates and early work.
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City Electric Department
Minstrel Show Delights City Crowd at Chamber Event
A large Wednesday audience praised the Chamber of Commerce minstrel show directed by Harry McIver of the National Entertainment Bureau. Local performers Doc Wormhoudt Earl Black Glen Van Duyn and Martin Paardekooper shared the stage with featured acts Mary Wink Kempkis and Lankelma, delivering wit magic and music that evoked Arizona’s past.
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Chamber of Commerce
Harry McIver
National Entertainment Bureau of
Omaha
Doc Wormhoudt
Earl Black
Glen van Duyn
Martin Paard
Harry Totten Tunis Kempkis
George Ver Steeg
George Lankelma
Harry Hartgraves
Man of Mystery
Eli Hollerbands
Madame Yoji
Doc Mitten
Princess Kellie
Tudor Kemphis
Harry Totten
Lon Wormhoudt
Carl Beyers
Tudor
Doc. Wormboudt
Buffalo Bill
Arizona
Rube Brand
On Trip to the Tropics Heading for Panama and beyond
Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Van Gorp with H. D. Van Zante and Miss Dena De Vries depart Friday afternoon for New Orleans to sail to Panama. They will visit Christobal Colon Costa Rica Havana and return to New Orleans before a California stay and a final drive to Portland Oregon and home.
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P. H. van Gorp
H. D. van Zante
Religious YMCA speaker to visit Pella January 25
Rev J S Corkey of Winterset Iowa, a YMCA worker with the 168th Rainbow Division in France, will speak in Pella on Sunday January 25 at three venues. He will address morning worship at the M B church, share front line experiences at the Baptist church at 3 30 p.m. and speak at a union meeting at the Second Reformed church at 7 30 p.m. A Father and Son banquet follows Monday evening at Central College dormitory with Corkey and C H Pipher of Des Moines. Tickets required by Saturday night.
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Pella
168Th Regiment
Rainbow Division
France
Y.M.C.A
J. 8. Corkey
Presbyterian
Winterset
Iowa
Co. A
168Th
C. W. Atkins
Mr. Corkey
Y. Workers of
J. Stewart Brown
Corkey
M. B
Baptist’ Church
Second Reformed Church
Y.M.C.A. Forces
Central College
C. H. Pipher
Des Moines
M. Vander Linden
Pipher
Petra
January Teachers Examination in Knoxville Office
The regular January Teachers Examination will be held in my Knoxville office on Wednesday Thursday and Friday January 28 29 30 beginning at eight oclock Mae Goldise County Superintendent
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Knoxville
Mae Goldise
Penn Beats Central in opening 1920 basketball game
Oskaloosa Herald reports Penn Quakers defeated Central College 26 to 14 in the season opener. Ed Wright led Penn with four field goals and eight made free throws. Renaud was held scoreless by Hal Ferree, while Byram was ejected late. Michener contributed three baskets and Mockma added two. Central’s goalie-like defense limited fast Central offense but could not overcome Wright and Michener in a lively rivalry game.
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Penn College
Byram
Ed ‘Wright
Quakers
Penn
Michener
Central College
Central
Wright
R. F. Bloch
L. F
Renaud Ware
Mockma Jones
R. G. Byram
Ferree
L. G
Renaud
Mockma
Itzen
Jones
Elliot
Cornell
touls—Central
Oskaloosa’ Herald
Through Italy on a Bicycle lecture at Second Reformed
Rev. H. M. Bruins presented a steropticon lecture titled Through Italy on a Bicycle at Second Reformed church on Thursday evening. Illustrated with over 100 pictures, it contrasted ancient ruins with modern buildings and depicted imperial life to humble homes. Attendees praised the program and urged broader showing in the city.
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Italy
H. M. Bruins
Second Reformed Church
College Notes and Upcoming Events at Sunnyside
Dean Pletenpol sold his house Thursday signaling a move nearby east of Sunnyside. A Friday pep meeting drew strong attendance with a 30 minute speech. Upcoming games include Iowa Wesleyan, Parsons and Simpson at home. Lectures, exams, and new semester plans fill the week including a Washington banquet and a leap year social note.
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Dean Pletenpol
Sunnyside
Iowa Wesleyan
Parsons
Simpson
Chapel Hall
Loyde Hillyer
Dog license due notice from city marshal
Owners of dogs are reminded that the license is due and paid this month. After January the license will cost 1.50 dollars. W. Dennis, City Marshal.
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W. Dennis
Farmers National Bank Stockholders Banquet and Meeting
Stockholders of Farmers National Bank gathered at the American Hotel for a banquet and annual meeting to elect directors. Officials highlighted 1919 gains, a strong surplus, and plans for 1920, with continued community service and expanding tax reporting efforts.
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Farmers National Bank
American Hotel
Our’ Bank
W. H. Vander Ploeg
J. H. Cochrane
van Gorp
Wormhoudt
B. H. van Spanckeren
Plang
Knitting Club Sends Aid to Belgian Relief Effort
The Pella Knitting Club praises the Pleasant View School District Women's Working Club for sending clothing and quilts to Belgian refugees. Edith Norton thanks the club from Philadelphia dated December 31, 1919, noting ongoing need amid a harsh winter and rising prices.
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Pella
Mrs. Ramsey
Knitting Club
Belgium
Christ
Edith F. Norton
Sunday School Times
Beard
H. P. Scholte
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J. E. Parsonage
J. E. Ward
American Legion Auxiliary
Tropics
Rey
Dr. J
College
H. P. van Gorp
G. H. Wormhoudt
Ers
Cochrane
Farmers National
Iowa City
G. A. Ver Meer
W. G. Vander Ploeg
The
Chronicle
Anna van Spanckeren
W. G Vander Ploeg
A. C. van Houweling
J. B. Roovaart
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