Independent Oil and Gas Company absorbs Manhattan Oil
Announcement in this paper that Manhattan Oil Company has been fully merged into Independent Oil and Gas Company. Former Manhattan stockholders become Independent stockholders, and the Independent name will be used across stations trucks and equipment. The business, started in 1917, now operates about 40,000 barrels daily with pipelines to Okmulgee and Kansas City refineries, 700 tank cars, hundreds of service and bulk stations, and about 8000 employees. Offices are in Tulsa with a Des Moines division office, plus others in Kansas City Omaha and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mada
Manhattan ‘Ol Company
Independent Oil & Gas Company
Manhattan Oilompany
Independent Oil and Ges Company
Shattan Oil Company
Independent Oil and Gas Company
Coner
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Kansas
Arkansas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Stockhholders
Manhattan Oil Company
Indee
Tulsa
Philtower
Des Moines
W. Murphy Street
H. E. Wormhoudt
G. G. Klein
Ed Schakel
Missouri
Omaha
Nebraska
Minneapolis
Pella High Defeats Harvey In Slow Basketball Match
Pella High beat Harvey 18 to 14 in a game marked by poor passing and erratic play. Langerak led Pella with eight points, while Wilson scored Harvey’s lone early lead and Nietert officiated the game.
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Pella High
Harvey
Langerak
Pella
Wilson
Pella With A Nice Toss"from A Set Up Shot and ‘From Then On Pella
Inveldt
Sigourney
Central States Electéle reports service expansion
Attaches of the Central States Electéle report a spring service expansion with plans to install ranges, laundry stoves, water heaters, hot plates and radiant fires. Management anticipates a larger force after the season ends as demand rises with the new appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electéle
Rev J De Haan to Leave Pella Church
Considerable regret in this city as Rev J De Haan resigns from the First Christian Reformed Church effective February last day, to become pastor of a Lamont church. In nine years his ministry strengthened membership and church efficiency. he is noted as a fearless minister in demand for special services. He moves to a field offering broader opportunities for his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xen
Haan
Christ On Reformed Church
Lamont, Ich
de Haan
Chrch
de Hagn
Who Killed John Wright bootlegging play staged at high school
Last Thursday in the high school auditorium a retrial style presentation on bootlegging and a murder case drew 21 locals. Tony Mankuso’s suspended sentence set the stage for the trial on liquor influence. The jury found the defendant guilty of manslaughter and the bootlegger equally guilty. a jail term and fine followed. The cast included Judge Rev B Mulder, attorneys McNaught and Hammond, Sheriff Roy De Witt, and many named locals. A separate injury report noted Mrs Lane Van Rees breaking her arm after slipping on ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wright
Anti-Saloon League of
Lowa
Tony Mankuso
Tony
S. P. McNaught
George Hammond
de Jong
Ray de Witt
Mr. Hammond
Rev. B. Mulder
P. McNaught
Des Moines
Joe Kamphuis
Art de Winter
Roy de Witt
Mia
Anna Bruins
Harry de Jor
Clarabelle D. Sons French
Francesley
Relapse Delays Pastor Jacobs Pulpit Duty
Rev H C Jacobs of the Second Reformed church, after recovering enough to resume duties following a flu illness, suffered a relapse late this week and could not fill his pulpit on Sunday. Rev Pietenpol supplied both morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Jacobs
Second Reformed Church
Pietenpol
J Gilbert Boot Promoted To Assistant Sales Manager
In the experience of J Gilbert Boot of this city he started two years ago at the bottom in the Rolscreen plant and on January 14 was rewarded by promotion to assistant manager of the sales department. Boot began in the factory. after four weeks he moved up to assistant order clerk then order clerk and finally to his present position. He handles correspondence, checks orders, keeps operations moving, and gives treasurer P H Kuyper a breathing spell after two years without a vacation. Friends congratulate him on this notable advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gilbert Boot
Boot
Rosscreen Co
Mr. Boot
P. H. Kuyper
Self-Serve Store Expands Meat Production and Retail Space
The United Self-Serve store plans to increase meat sales by creating a bologna manufacturing room and extending to the rear smoke house. The changes aim to boost wholesale market presence and overall capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Self-Serve
Blommers Launches Wizard Flour in Chronicle Ad
J Blommers and Co announce a new Wizard Flour brand in the Chronicle advertising column. The flour, milled from Kansas hard wheat, is claimed to equal the best on the market. A special inducement to buyers is offered in a separate Sommers and Co advertisement on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Blommers and Co
the Chronicle
Kansas
J. Sommers and Co
Beauties, But Not On The Beach
Van Houweling Auto Co received and unloaded a car of beauties the new wee automobiles. In work, sine finish and many attractive creatures they are good to look upon. These models may be seen any time in the sales rooms of the local concern.
Accidents On Slippery Walks Reported
On a Tuesday Mrs. John Dyke fractured her arm after slipping on an ice coated walk at her home. In the same period John Van Hemert slipped in front of the De Koning shoe shop and broke his left arm. Surgical aid was given in both cases and the patients are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacs
John Dyke
John van Hemert
de Koning
Robin L. Welch Dies in Arizona
Robin L. Welch dies in Phoenix Arizona on Monday this week leaving a trail of notable associations. He rose from local schooling to Des Moines University Northwestern University and Harvard Law School before practicing in Knoxville with his uncle Judge Crozier Jr. Welch became general counsel of the American Petroleum Institute in New York earning about 75000 annually. Friends recall his generosity and desire for a simple life in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin L. Welch
Phoenix
Arizona
Cheritgs
Ella
Welch
Wis
George G
Webster School
Northwestern University
Harvard
Knoxville
Judge Crozier. Jr
American Petroleum Institute
New York City
Gaass
New York
Pella
Goass
Mr. Welch
G. Vander Ploeg
Knoxton
J. M. Cox
Vander Ploeg
Chum
Rochester
Dr Fultz Named President of Chamber in 1929
Dr T G Fultz will lead Chamber of Commerce activities for 1929 after the board named him president. Predecessor H J Hoogenakker becomes vice president. Officers also include H W Kuyper as secretary and C Smorenberg as treasurer. Monthly papier meetings set for the second Thursday, with the February 12 gathering moved to a Thursday due to speaker prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Fultz
Chamber of Commerce
H. J. Hoogenakker
H. W. Kuyper
C. Smorenberg
Brakeman Injured in Drawbar Accident on Rock Island
Roy Daily, a brakeman on the Rock Island railroad between Valley Junction and Winterset, was badly injured last Thursday when his hand was caught on a drawbar. One finger was mashed and may be lost. Daily is a former employee on this division and well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Daily
Rock Island
Valley Junction
Winterset
Mr. Daily
450 Boys Take Y Obligation Report 1928 Hi Y Work
Parente and friends in Marion county review Y M C A efforts to develop physical social and moral life of young men. The 1928 report shows 326 of 450 Hi Y high school boys in Pella active, with 6 of 14 Pioneer and Friendly Indians groups linked to Pella churches. County Secretary leads four groups until locals take over, aiming to supplement home church and school with Christian character building and daily life expression. The piece endorses continued support and notes broad activities like banquets camps and world brotherhood programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Marion
Pella
Ed Schakel Falls Breaks Ankle
Ed Schakel manager of the Manhattan Oil station slipped on an icy back porch Saturday evening and broke an ankle. He received surgical aid and is said to be recovering, with use of the limb limited for several days. The accident occurred as he left by the rear exit amid accumulating ice from recent freezes. The article notes slippery walks and porches caused more accidents and praises extra precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schakel
Manhattan
Schakel
Mr. Schakel
Chamber Commerce Meeting Has Very Humorous Setting
Dave Hendricks chief machinist at Woodrow Mahing Machine plant suffered gas exposure Sunday while starting his automobile in his Newton home garage where he planned a weekend with family. He is improving and expected to resume duties soon. He recently mashed a finger causing added discomfort and inconvenience.
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Dave Hendricks
Woodrow Mahing Machine Plant
Newton
Mr. Hendricks
Pella Red Cross reports 1928 receipts total 1104.07 dollars
The Pella Red Cross Chapter lists 1928 receipts of 1104.07 dollars from local donations and Roll Call and a balance on hand of 401.92 dollars. Disbursements include house rent for the needy and fuel, totaling 1104.07 dollars. Treasurer Smorenberg submits the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross Society
Smorenborg
Pella
Red Cros
Near East Relief plea aids 30,000 Ukrainian orphans appeal
Mrs Florence Wilnau urged churches in Pella to fund Near East Relief aiding 30,000 children under six with future offerings. She recalled 12 years of relief, noting $60 feeds and clothes a child for a year while $40 educates, and cited the impact on 1.5 million saved lives, including 500,000 children, with training for 100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Florence Wilnau
Near East Relief
Pella
Wilnau
Constantinople
Jesus
Nazareth
Permits To Wed As Issued By Co. Clerk
Since the last report the district clerk issued licenses for marriages to Wesley K Metz and Margaret Garbett, Edward C Mossman and Gertrude E Langebartel, Donald Miller and Knoxville bride, Arie Brouwer and Otley, Bessie Adams and Nellie Goemaat. The list includes issuances for Lacona and Pella residents with tor Iowa counties noted.
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District Court
Wesley K. Metz
Margaret Garbett
Melcher
Henry Frueh
Lacona
Meta
Tacons
Christine Ce de
Knoxville
Edward C. Mossman
Lac le
Gertrude E. Langebartel
Donald Miller
Bessie Adams
Arie Brouwer
Otley
Nellie Goemaat
Pella
Chamber of Commerce jokes spark first meeting of year
The local Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting of the year at Memorial Hall with humor over band uniforms ownership and dollar questions. Motions to buy uniforms or reimburse band members failed, and discussion covered meeting dates, centralized board decisions, and street lighting plans for Christmas, noting funds and a past due rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Hall
Chamber Commerce
H. J. Hoogenakker
H. W. Kuyper
Mber
Siti
John Heerema
Byers
Belated News Of Dr Parrish Death Recalled By Cousin
Mrs J M Cox of this city learned belated particulars of Dr W C Parrish’s death in Osceola Iowa last September. The Osceola paper sent details after delays. Parrish, Clarke county’s pioneer physician, died at home after months of limited mobility, aided by relatives and daughter Miss Maude.
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J. M. Cox
W. C. Parrish
Osceola
Iowa
Chronicle
Osceola Sentinel
Parrish
Clarke County
Miss Maude
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Manhattan Oil Co
Independent Oil.And Gas’? Co
Mrs
Paul Grund T
Don Metnen
Rev
J DE Haan
Michigan
Lane van Rees
Cehenahe W
Rev. Jacobs
Young
Rolscreen Co
Blommers
Telegraph Messenger
DR. Fultz
R. I. Brakeman
Woodrow
RED Cross
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