Stubborn Fire Destroys Van Niewaal Home Attic
Fire heavily damaged the residence of Y. T. Van Niewaal at 818 Oskaloosa Street after a Sunday discovery around seven. Electrical origin suspected in the attic with ignition under old wooden and new shingles, water damage matched the fire loss, insured structure valued near a thousand dollars. the family was away in Chicago, and the son notified neighbors.
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Y. T. van Niewaal
Oskaloosa Street
van Niewaal
Chicago
Pella
Rock Island May Expand K D Line and Local Divisions
Rumors backed by Rock Island's reported 1927 expenditure plan suggest upgrades to the K D Division between Keokuk and Des Moines. Possible 90 to 100 pound steel on the line to handle Pennsylvania shipments. increased power already moving heavy traffic. Osceola area sees little through traffic. Beacon and Evans routes prevail. Officials hint at future integration of K D and Washington Oskaloosa branches into the main line for local patrons.
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Rock Island
Towa
Keokuk
Des Moines
Pennsylvania
Oskaloosa
Beacon
Evans
Washington-Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Herald
Corn Show At County Memorial Building Sees Higher Quality
The corn show held at the County Memorial Building over the past long weekend drew 83 boys and 32 girls with exhibits. Although fewer entries than last year, judges noted higher quality and a notably improved girls department under Mr. B. H. Ver Meer's direction.
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County Memorial Building
B. H. Ver Meer
Former Professor of Central College Dead at 62
Word reached Pella this week of the death on December 28 1926 of Professor G A Hoffman at Bolivar Missouri He was sixty two years old and had been a resident of Pella for one year while teaching at Central College He came from Hiawatha Kansas where he led an academy and after Central College moved to Osage Iowa to head Cedar Valley Seminary He was a minister and preached for German schools in the districts where he taught He is survived by his wife who will be remembered by many in Pella.
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Pella
G. A. Hoffman
Bolivar
Hoffman
Central College
Hiawttha
Kansas
Central
Osage
Iowa
Cedar Valley Seminary
Arie Klyn
A. C. Kuyper
C. H. Wormhoudt
Nick Vander Ploeg
Tunis H. Klein
Arie Schilder
Chas. F. Dykstra
Chamber of Commerce
the Chronicle
Newton Boggs
Boggs
Miller
American Legion Auxiliary
Four Generations Attend Brom Silver Wedding
At the Brom Silver wedding four generations gathered including Mr and Mrs Frank Brom, Mrs Brom’s parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Vander Lyde, her daughter and grandchildren. A family reunion followed with a social hour in the evening.
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Frank Brom
Jacob Vander Lyde
Brom
Farmers Co op Exchange closes a successful year
The Farmers' Co op Exchange reports a thriving year with total business in 1926 exceeding half a million. Debts were reduced by 6000, improvements cost about 2500, and 10 percent of profits go to a sinking fund while the rest stays as working capital. Livestock shipments reached 233 cars. A. T. Vander Waal, W. H. Nollen, and E. Van der Wert were elected to the board.
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Exchange
Ream
A. T. Vander Waal
W. H. Nollen
E. Vander Wert
Jake de Haan
Fire destroys music store and damages garage in Orange City
Orange City Iowa January 22 fire gutted the Daven music store and damaged the Orange City Motor company’s garage with losses pegged at about 15000 dollars. Smoke and water also harmed a nearby grocery business.
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Orange City
Daven Music
Orange City Motor Company
Marion county hires H. W. Baker Co to recover omitted taxes
Marion county contracts with H. W. Baker Co of Wapello to collect omitted taxes, claiming substantial savings. Baker has just wrapped up in Warren county, netting $40,000 in fifteen months at a $5,000 cost, and operates in eight other counties. The plan ties fees to 25 percent of total collections, with salaries capped, but concerns arise over misstatements and lack of county records for omitted taxes, which Baker does not collect. A discrepancy was found where $5,000 was listed as $130,000 by a single man, prompting correction.
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Marion County
H. W. Baker Co
Wapello
Baker Company
Warren County
Baker
Roof Fire Caused by Defective Chimney
Firefighters responded to a near zero temperature blaze at the home of H. Ver Meer, Sr. The fire started near the roof peak from a defective chimney and spread beneath the roof, but was brought under control quickly. Eye damage appears slight, estimated at a few dollars.
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H. Ver Meer, Sr
Blommers Heads Pella Chamber of Commerce
The January meeting of the Pella chamber of commerce was held on a Tuesday evening for officer elections and year reports. New slate includes John J. Blommers as president and Gradus De Kock as secretary, Connie Smorenburg treasurer, with Professor Frush as vice president and seven directors. The year saw two major plant moves, Rolescreen Co and Woodrow Washing Machine Co, and the chamber approved substantial funding for relocation efforts. Professor F M Frush reflected on a difficult start but praised the group’s achievements and urged continued civic service. The group welcomed plans for a Junior Chamber of Commerce and heard talks on bees by Professor Newton Boggs.
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Pella Chamber of Commerce
Road Committee
Treasury
Chamber of
Commerce
Pella
Rolescreen Company
South Main Street
Chamber of Commerce
Des Moines
Woodrow Washing Machine Company
Newton
Woodrow Machinery
F. M. Frush
Frush
Kempkes
John J. Blommers
Gradus de Kock
Connie Smorenburg
Professor Frush
Francis Dykstra Drives Drake Popularity Contest
Drake University students back an advertising backed popularity contest run by the Delphic. Francis E. Dykstra, son of J. F. Dykstra of Pella Iowa, and Delphic business manager, leads as candidates seek votes by February 11 for a diamond ring prize with a $33.50 hat for the runner up. Dykstra also helps organize the Commerce Club and serves on its advisory council as senior representative.
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Drake University
The
Delphic
Francis E. Dykstra
J. F. Dykstra
Pella
Towa
Drake
Dykstra
Commerce Club
College of Commerce
France
Notice to Farmers Disc Plow Cultivator Discount
Notice to farmers offering all kinds of disc plow and cultivator work and new plow shares at a ten percent discount from now until March 1. Bring in your work now and save money. H. Gezell.
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H. Gezel
Central College Defeats Simpson in Close Battle
Central College basketball edged Simpson College 21 to 18 after trailing 10 to 6 at halftime. Neifert scored nine points and Beyers eight as Central prepared for Parsons St Ambrose and Iowa Wesleyan on the road this week.
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Central College
Simpson College
Simpson
Central
Neifert
Beyers
Parsons
St. Ambrose
Iowa Wesleyan
State Seeks Homes for Orphan Children
Iowa has two state orphanages at capacity and more than 300 children in need of foster homes. The state asks families to open their hearts, specify boy or girl and preferred age, and contact Edwin H. Sands, Superintendent of Child Welfare, State House, Des Moines.
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Iowa
Edwin H. Sands
State House
Des Moines
Vander Linden exits Star Station in oil venture
John W. Vander Linden, who with G. B. Ver Steeg ran Star Oil Station for eight or nine months, has sold his stake to ground owner M. Langerak. A former manager of Pella Service Station, he is a successful oilman with many friends in the business, whose future plans remain unclear.
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John W. Vander Linden
G. B. Ver Steeg
Star
M. Langerak
Vander Linden
Pella
The
Poweshiek County Approves $1,350,000 Road Bond Issue
Poweshiek County voters approve a bond plan by 2 to 1 to pave and gravel 201 miles of primary and county roads. City precincts back it about 4 to 1. overall results 3,934 yes 1,488 no. Malcom lone rural holdout. Hartwick and Barnes City vote unanimous. US Highway 32 to be paved. 59 stays graveled. 146 to be graveled.
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Poweshiek County
Malcom
Poweshiek County Good Roads Association
Hartwick
Barnes City
Missionaries Safe in China Report to Pella People
Rev. W. J. Van Kersen of the Foreign Mission board informs Pella supporters that Reformed Church missionaries in the Chinese revolutionary zone are all safe. Among them is Miss Leona Vander Linden, related to several Pella families and Central College graduates. The update eases lingering alarm over their welfare.
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W. J. van Kersen
Foreign Mission Board of the Reformed Church
Pella
China
Leona Vander Linden
Central College
Pella Area Citizens Push Road Gravel Plan
At a Tuesday chamber of commerce meeting H P Van Gorp urged funding for graveling the county highway east of Pella toward Peoria. Residents in Mahaska and Marion counties seek $3500 overall, about 50 per mile, to cover seven miles from Skunk River bridge to Pella, with business support likely. The effort mirrors broader eastern county improvement and aims to empower local communities to self fund road projects.
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Chamber of Commerce
H. P. van Gorp
Pella
Peoria
Skunk River
Marion County
Mahaska
Mahaska County
Marion
van Gorp
Wapella
Warren Bridge
Knoxville
Reasnor
Sully
Thunder Creek Hills
Fortnightly Club Meets At Mrs Grundman Home
The Fortnightly Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs H Grundman’s home with Mrs George Ver Steeg as hostess. Thirteen members and four guests attended. Mrs R S Grundman gave an engaging paper on Community Playgrounds, followed by a social hour and refreshments.
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H. Grundman
George Ver Steeg
R. S. Grundman
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K. D
County
H. W. Baker Company
Pete
Blommers
Francis Dykstra
John Vander Linden
Star Station
Friends OF
Warren Bridge Road
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