Record of Two Years Work by Local Chamber
H. P. Van Gorp, president, outlines the Chamber of Commerce achievements over two years. Improvements include school salaries and bond votes for playgrounds, a home talent show raising over $200, band programs costing about $2,500, public restrooms praised by visitors, and active support for Armistice Day Fourth of July and municipal events. The group secured freight overcharge savings, hosted banquets, assisted road improvements near Galesburg, and advanced the Oakwood Cemetery transfer to city control. A meeting on January 31 invites continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Monroe
American Legion
Ladies’ Federated Club
Farmers’ Shipping Association
Farm Bureau
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
J. B. Weaver
Des Moines
Iowa
J. B. Deems
Burlington
A. R. Miller
Washington
W. A. Hunt
Ottumwa
H. M. Havner
F. K. Stouder
Ames
Prof
F. M. Wassam
Iowa City
D. B. Cassat
Fairfield
Ralph Faxon
American ‘Legion
Hallowe'en
Etter
Chamber of Commerce
H. P. van Gorp
World Almanac for 1921 described as comprehensive reference
The World Almanac for 1921 offers 1920 election returns and census data for all states and large cities, past statistics on population and industries, officials and world rulers, financial and trade statistics, deaths, sports and weather records, postal and astronomical data, college lists, laws of 1920, highways, tariffs, convention summaries, and more with price 65 cents postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
United State
America
Congress
United States
New York
Penn Academy Beats Pella High In Lively 23 to 14 Game
In an afternoon game at the Penn gym, Penn Academy and its forwards the Rindens outplayed Pella High School 23 to 14. The Little Quaker squad led from the start, drawing a fair crowd and scheduling to avoid clashing with downtown night events.
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Oskalopsd Herald
Penn ‘Academy
Pella High School
Penn Gym
Rindens
Penn Academy
Notice on telegram pricing from Star Auto Co
A telegram to Star Auto Co of Pella Iowa dated Wednesday January 26 announces price lists for tractors at 625.00 F O B Detroit and cars and trucks price changes reaching customers. The message emphasizes Ford Motor Co and Detroit origin. Star Auto Co. urges dealers to inform customers of the updated pricing and market conditions.
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Star-Auto Company
F. O
Des Moines
Star.Auto Co
Pella
Iowa
Detroit
Ford, Motor CO
No Legion Meeting Owing To Chamber of Commerce
A brief item notes a Legion meeting postponed due to the Chamber of Commerce event. The notice specifies the meeting time as Tuesday evening in January, with details pending.
Evangelist Swift Leads Revival at Baptist Church
The revival meetings led by Dr. Franklin W. Swift of Chicago unfold with strong gospel sermons. Attendees are urged to wear a white flower in memory of mother. Sunday features include a 10:45 a.m. talk on Home and Earth, a 3 p.m. men’s mass meeting, and a 7:30 p.m. closing service on Lost in Sight of Home. The schedule promises a lively weekend with Friday and Saturday sermons on sin and prayer.
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The
Baptist Church
Franklin W. Swift
Chicago
Evangelist Swift
Swift
Wimmin
Hosses
David Harum
Square Deal
Dr. Swift
Evangelist
Accredited herd testing enters Marion county program
Dr R D Reynard of the Federal Animal Health Bureau led lectures on accredited herd testing. Nine applications were filed with the county agent. Beef and pork meat from the Des Moines packing house illustrated the talks, with farmers noting dead hogs resembled the specimens. The program offers partial loss payments when infected cattle are found, encouraging broader participation. full details available at the Farm Bureau office in Knoxville.
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R. D. Reynard
Federal Animal Health Bureau
Des Moines
Marion County
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Knoxville
Paving Brick Arrives Soon For City Project
Brick shipments for Pella will arrive in the city within the next few days at four cars per day. The contractor hopes to have all brick on the ground by June 1. This will provide employment for several men now idle in Pella Ottumwa and nearby.
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Pella
Ottumwa
The Earth A Poor Place To Sleep On Travel
A fragment of a quotation describes the earth as a poor place to sleep and a good thing to travel over, attributed to Hillis. The readable text is limited and lacks clear context or full attribution.
Bible Instruction in Schools Plan Meeting in Pella
War era surveys showed poor Bible knowledge among youth and prompted moves to teach the Bible in public schools. A Pella group is raising 1500 dollars for Bible instruction and invites citizens to a Friday 7 30 pm meeting at the high school auditorium addressed by Montgomery of Parsons College.
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Pella
Montgomery
Parsons College
Boys Corn Show Comes Saturday at Pella High School
A corn judging event is planned for Saturday at 10 in the basement of Pella High School. Boys are invited to compete in judging, using criteria such as maturity, kernel purity, ear shape, kernel size, germ vitality, and uniform color. Brief written or oral reasons may be given.
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Pella High School
Service Station Announcement Signed as Agent for Manhattan Oil
A notice states the author has signed on as agent for the Manhattan Oil Company Station located one block south of Wagality Store. The announce seeks friends and patrons, pledging courteous treatment and a fair share of patronage assurance.
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Manhattan
Wag‘ality
Woman in Night Robbery at Mill Shocks Knoxville
The Hawkeye Mill owned by E C Pringle in Knoxville was burglarized last Thursday night. The safe was opened and the middle drawer containing cash was plundered while lower drawers and a roll of war stamps remained untouched. Tracks in mill dust and fresh snow indicate entry through the basement and elevator chute. A woman’s footprint, about a No 4 shoe, suggests at least one thief is female. sheriff Clarke and Pringle investigate as more details emerge for next week.
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Knoxville Journal
Hawkeye Mill
E. C. Pringle
Mra. J. M. Duffy
Pringle Mill
Pleasant Street
Mr. Pringle
Pringle
Acale
Surprise Farewell Party For Van Polen Friends
Andrew and Willard Van Polen were honored guests at a surprise farewell party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Van Houweling in Pella. The Visitation occurred Saturday as the guests planned the duo’s return to Fullerton, D. They enjoyed music by Miss Jeannette Dekker and pleasant conversation during the gathering.
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Andrew
Willard van Polen
Pella
A.P. van Houweling
Fullerton
Mistes Jeannette, Dekker
Pella Shorthorns Buy Shows Pure Bred Bulls Sale
R Thomas of Los Angeles bought fifteen head of pure bred Shorthorn bulls from W H Clark of Clarkdale Farms near Pella. He argues for pure bred sires and notes farmers still use scrub bulls. California’s tight money may ease. Thomas expects a return visit to Iowa in March via County Farm Bureau advertising. County Agent Wilson coordinates upcoming buyers. Contact County Farm Bureau for long yearling Shorthorn or Hereford bulls.
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R. Thomas
Los Angeles
Cal
W. H. Clark
Clarkdale
Pella
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Clark
Iowa
Thomas
California
Ridgeway Recital Arrives in Pella February 3
Katharine Ridgeway, famed for a moving lyceum presence, offers an evening of varied readings with skilled piano accompaniment. She adapts delivery to touch hearts, blending humor and pathos. The performance, moved from February 2 to February 3, aims to stir deep audience emotion.
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Katharine Ridgeway
Lyceum Platform
Clark Family Reunion at Fourth and Marion
A joyous Clark family reunion gathered at Mrs. T. J. Clark's home in the city last Sunday. Attendees from Hayfield Minnesota included Carl Clark and daughter Ruth, while Beagle and family from Oskaloosa joined, and Will Clark's Knoxville area kin, Otis Clark and Frank Clark also attended. Walter Clark resides with his mother here, making the brood complete and the mother especially happy.
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Knoxville Journal
T. J. Clark
Fourth
Marion Streets
Carl Clark
Ruth
Hayfield
Minn
George “Beagle
Oskaloosa
Will Clark
Pella
Frank Clark
Otis Clark
Knoxville
Walter Clark
Engelhoeven De Cook Wedding At Leighton Home
Evangeline Lucile De Cook wed John B. Van Engelhoeven at noon today January 27 at the bride’s parents home near Leighton. The Chronicle extends best wishes and congratulations.
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van. Engelhoeven
de Cook
Leighton
Evangeline Lucile
John B. van. Engelhoeven
Vander Linden Dykstra Mise Ada and Reuben Hyraige
An item notes a 3 p.m. event on August 26, 1921 involving Vander Linden Dykstra Mise Ada and Reuben Hyraige in a local setting. Details are limited and OCR fragmentary.
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Vander Linden
Dykstra
Mise Ada
Reuben Hyraige
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Pella High
PENN
Legion
Chamber”. of
Commerce
Knoxville Mill
Clark
Clarkdale Farms
Ridgeway
Clark Family Reunion
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