County Board and White Way Road Funding Debate
The Knoxville papers clash over county board action on primary road funds for the White Way. An editorial from the Journal argues the board delays envision 1923 work, to secure funds and negotiate right of way, while easing opposition from landowners not directly affected. The Express is accused of bias against the board and of stoking fear among taxpayers.
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Knoxville
County Board of Supervisors
Journal
Express
Highway Commission
Sne
Marion County
Farm Bureau
Evangelistic Meetings Planned at Otley Church
Evangelistic meetings will begin Monday evening January 30 at the Reformed church in Otley and continue nightly through Friday. Rev H M Bruins of Pella will speak with a leading singer present, Pastor H J Pietenpol notes. The Alamo shows are scheduled Tuesday Thursday and Saturday featuring a clean full time photo drama.
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the Reformed Church
Otley
H. M. Bruins
Pella
H. J. Pietenpol
the Alamo
Henry Hunt Celebrates 88th Birthday in Ottumwa Home
The Ordaloosa Herald notes Henry Hunt a Mahaska County pioneer and Democrat now in Ottumwa celebrated his 88th birthday with a dinner for fifty. Mrs Lunt hosted. guests included relatives from Grad Rapids and Taintor. The date also marked the Hulls wedding anniversary and Mrs Hull’s birthday. Mr and Mrs Lunt plan a winter stay in Cuba starting late month.
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Ordaloosa
Pella
Henry Hunt
Mahaska County
Wool Democrat
Ottumwa
Evangelistic Meetings Close at Baptist Church
The three week evangelistic campaign at the Baptist church led by Rev. W. J. Lockhart and Des Moines singer Erwin J. Harris closed Sunday night. Crowded houses turned away worshippers as about fifty converted. Baptisms occurred on three evenings with more to follow next Sunday. Expenses and the evangelist’s pay totaled over $950 from voluntary offerings. Mrs Harris joined the final walk and assisted in music with the local choir.
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Baptist Church
W. J. Lockhart
Erwin J. Harris
Des Moines
Engineers Favor Harvey Dam Site
City of Oskaloosa eyes Des Moines river power project based on preliminary engineer reports. Plans call for immediate development of 2400 horsepower with a 10 percent head and a $300000 investment including transmission line, with future upgrades to 3250 and eventually 8000 HP at the same site for about a million dollars.
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Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Oskaloosa Manufacturers’ Association
Cty
Oskaloosa Herald
Notice of Theft From Car Near Baptist Church
Mrs. Abe Synhorst reports her robe and horse blanket were stolen from her car Saturday night along a street near a Baptist church. The suspect is known and seen by another. she warns the person to return the items to her home to avoid trouble.
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Baptist Church
Mra
Abe Synhorst
Banquet Honors Longevity in Rural Community
Thursday evening January 19 Mr and Mrs I B Renaud hosted a sizable group at Doriand Home one mile west of town in tribute to O H Viersen. The event celebrated his 87th birthday and seventy five years of residence with neighbors praising his good counsel and faithfulness, while guests included J J De Kock Barbara Middelkoop A Waechter and Walter Nollen proxy for N Middelkoop of Tipton Okla. The chronicle notes Viersen's active role in the community and wishes him many more years among friends and neighbors.
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I. B. Renaud
O. H. Viersen
Renaud
J. J. de Kock
Mr. Renaud
Barbara Middelkoop
Nol- Ten
Viersen
Pella
Shock-Clark wed in Des Moines on January 18 1922
Shock of South Bend Ind and Miss Carolyn Clark of Pella were married in Des Moines on January 18 1922. They remained in Pella Friday evening to visit the bride’s parents. Future home location and plans are not yet settled.
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L. B. Shock
South Bend
Ind
Carolyn Clark
M. A. Clark
Pella
Des Moines
Sadler-Hunt Couple Wed at Baptist Parsonage
H. H. Sadler publisher of the Chron ele and Miss Leona Hunt daughter of Mrs. Anna Hunt were married at the Baptist parsonage at 9:00 p m on Wednesday January 25. Rev A C Droz officiated. They were joined by Mr and Mrs H P Van Gorp and went to their new home on East First Street that was ready for occupancy.
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H. H. Sadler
the Chronele
Leona Hunt
Anna Hunt
West Second Street
Baptist Parsonage
A. C. Droz
H. P. van Gorp
East First Street
County Treasurer Dates In Pella For Tax Collection
The County Treasurer will be in Pella at the banks of the city during the entire week February 13 to 18 for the collection of taxes of Pella City Lake Prairie and Summit Townships.
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Pella
Pella City
Lake Prairie
Summit Townships
Cox De Witt Poland China sow sale at Oskaloosa
The Chronicle ad noted the sale attracted a large crowd of breeders, with total receipts of 1937.50 and an average of 46 per animal. The stock appeared fine in the ring, and better business conditions could have yielded higher prices.
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Cox & de Witt
Poland
Chronicle
Oskaloosa
The
Herald
Great Grandfather at 61 Great Grandmother at 61
The Chronicle notes the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Herman Swank of Sand Ridge while praising Jacob Vander Syde who turned 60 on December 1 1921 and his wife at 61. The four generation female line totals 118 years, with three women and the newborn weighing about 500 pounds. The paper congratulates the family and hopes for a joint photo and challenge to beat the record.
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Jacob Vander Syde
Herman Swank
Sand Ridge
Vander Syde
Frank Brom
Jake
the Chronicle
The
Chronicle
Joint Installation At I. O. O. F. Hall
Pella Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a joint installation of new officers Thursday evening at the Odd Fellows Hall. L. P. Thmt of Swan, Deputy Grand Master, and Mrs. Mary Beaver of Durham, District Deputy President, served as installing officers. W. D. Baldwin of Des Moines addressed the group on an appropriate topic, followed by an oyster stew.
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Pella Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows Hall
L. P. Thmt
Swan
The
Odd Fellows
Mary Beaver
Durham
W. D. Baldwin
Des Moines
The Oskaloosa Y M C A Closes Doors January 28 1922
The Oskaloosa Y M C A board votes to close all activities except the dormitory on January 28 1922 until funds cover the current indebtedness and the 1922 budget. They insist on paying bills in advance and avoiding further debt, though they regret the necessity and urge public support.
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Oskaloosa Y. M. C. A
Board of Management
Oskaloosa Herald
Miscellaneous and Tool Shower at Van Gilst Home
A tool and miscellaneous shower was held Friday night January 13 at Peter Van Gilst home for Bertha Van Gilst and Gradys De Cook. Relatives and friends attended, presenting useful gifts and enjoying refreshments. Mrs Alexis De Vries of Des Moines visited her parents the Ver Steegs and later visited her sister Arthur Kaldenberg and family in Oskaloosa.
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Bertha van Gilst
Gradys de Cook
Peter van Gilst
Alexis de Vries
Des Moines
G. B. Ver Steeg
Oskaloosa
Arthur Kaldenberg
Marion County Farmers Praise Bureau and Agent
Marion County farmers credit the Marion County Farm Bureau and County Agent J J Wilson for strong service. They note five cooperative shipping associations with 600 plus members moving over 1 million dollars in business, plus wool marketing of 101000 pounds in 1920 and 72000 in 1921.
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J. J. Wilson
Farm Bureau
Knoxville
Marion County
Marion County Farm Bureau
J. J.wilson
Wilson
Pella
Pleasantville
Tracy
Monroe National Bank
Otley
Guaranty State Bank
Bureau
A Very Jolly Get-Together at Dykstra Home
The S I s entertained the F L H s at the Jae Dykstra home on East 3rd street with Francis hosting in a cordial evening. Both classes attended with nearly full membership, starting with a business meeting led by Harry Mitten, followed by a lively visit from the F L H girls under Mrs G P Sadler’s leadership.
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Jae. F. Dykstra
East 3Rd Street
Francis
Harry Mitten
G. P. Sadler
Thirty-One Years on the Bench in Iowa District Court
The Indianola Record notes Hon. J. H. Applegate of Guthrie Center, an alumnus of Central College, serves 31 years on the Warren district bench. He has rarely missed terms, sometimes sitting for other judges, and handled notable cases including the Bill Richards and Edgerton matters. He is described as possibly Iowa’s oldest district judge by years of service.
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Indianola
Polla
Judge Applegate
Centra College
Luella McCully
Warren County
Warren District
Applegate
Gamble
Famou Bill Richards
Richard
Knoxville
Richards
Toaklay
Edgerton
Warren Cr
Supreme Cour
Iowa
Judg Smythe
Burlington
New Marshal Appointed in Town Night Marshal Veenstra Named
Mayor Vanden Berg appoints J M Veenstra as night marshal to replace A Breaklander. Veenstra will patrol during night hours though carpentry work is slow. He is expected to deter marauders and maintain order at night.
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Vanden Berg
J. M. Veenstra
Mr. Veenstra
Better Movies Week Comes to Pella Theaters
The Women's Federated Club and Alamo Theatre owner McQuaid organize Better Movies Week in Pella with two two week runs featuring high grade films. Proceeds support South Park improvements as organizers promote quality cinema to the public.
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Federated Club
Pelli
Alamo Theatre
McQuaid
Pella
Irdies
M McQuaid
Picures
Moonlight Mission Band Bake Sale at Holland Market
The Moonlight Mission Band will hold an exchange and sale of bake goods at the Holland Meat Market on Saturday January 28 beginning 1 00 p m Proceeds support mission work and community aid efforts.
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Moonlight Mission
Holland
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the County Board and White Way
Harvey Dam
Wersen
Mrs
I. O. O. F. Hall
Oskaloosa Y
Women's Federated Club
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