Y M C A Meetings Hold Interest in Pella
County Y M C A meetings in Pella Sunday and Monday drew large attendance. Rev. J S Corkey of Winterset spoke of his Army Y M C A service in the 168th Infantry Rainbow Division, recounting front experiences and the morale role of Y M C A workers. Also noted were the Father and Son banquet at Central College dormitory with about 170 attending and remarks by local and state speakers.
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Pella
Corkey
Winterset
France
the Chronicle
168Th Infantry
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Harry de Cook
Creston
England
Charlie Aikens
Mr. Corkey
Champagne
Foreign Service
Central College
Tunis Kempkes
C. H. Pipher
Des Moines
State
Marion County
J. Stewart Brown
J. H. Ward
Delwin de Haan
Fred Lautenbach
T. G. Fultz
H. M. Bruins
J. Heemstra
G. F. Sadler
Missionary John Firth Returns From Assam Visit
Rev John Firth, missionary in Assam since 1907, arrived home after a long voyage delayed by war and strikes. He visited his brother Nathan Firth in Pella and spoke at the Baptist church. The return trip included time in England Calcutta and New York before reaching Ayrshire Iowa. The home will be in Ayrshire for now. The series of meetings aids local boys and youths, with credit to County Secretary Brown for driving interest in the work.
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John Firth
Assam
Nathan Firth
Firth
America
Tropics
Pella
Europe
United States
North Lakimpur
Calcutta
England
London
Pasage
Saxonia
New York
Ayshire
Ia, Where Mrs. Firth’s Mother Lives. After A Visit and Rest There, Mr. Firth
Cascade
Professor Martha Firth
Grand Island
Nebr
Mr. Firth
Ayrshire
Brown
Many flu cases in light form in Pellay last week
Last week Spanish influenza reappeared in Pellay with two families quarantined. The number of cases rose, and yellow quarantine cards were posted. All observed cases are milder than last year, with some homes released from quarantine. Dozens of quarantined addresses listed, and officials say schools and gatherings may remain open unless cases worsen.
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Pellay
Charley Dennis
Walter Vander Hart
Antonia Braam
Gerrit Brouwer
G. Bos
Otto de Hoog
John Vander Pol
H. van Roekel
H. 8. Keuning
Perry Renaud
M. M. Boot
Dewey Koopman
A. P. Vandermelden
John
Civil Service Examinations at Pella Iowa 1920
An open competitive examination for clerks and carriers at the Pella Iowa post office will be held February 14 1920 at 9 AM Applications must be made on prescribed forms obtainable from Arthur Klein secretary Civil Service Board Pella post office or from J M Shoemaker Secretary Civil Service Board St Paul Minnesota Preference given to honorably discharged veterans and widows under a July 11 1919 act Applicants should attach discharge records with their applications to receive benefits and corrections calculated before filing
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Pella
Iowa
Arthur Klein
Civil Service Board
Congress
District of Columbia
J. M. Shoemaker
St. Paul, Minn
Garage Fire at White Way Auto Co Causes Hundreds in Loss
A Sunday morning blaze at the White Way Auto Co. caused a few hundred dollars in damage, starting in the battery charging room. Firemen quickly extinguished the fire after reaching the scene, confining damage to partitions and a few enclosures. Several new cars and oil were stored upstairs but escaped major damage. Losses include batteries, tires, and stock, covered by insurance.
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White Way Auto Co
Special Livestock Meeting Highlights Accredited Herd Test
Dr K W Stouder explained the Government Tuberculosis Accredited Herd test to Marion County Pure Bred Livestock Breeders last Tuesday afternoon. Iowa breeders may have herds tested free. applications and test explanations are at the Marion County Farm Bureau office. The Breeders Association named E W Lanham president, Ray Cline vice president, J J Wilson secretary treasurer. members pay 5 for catalog publishing and advertising.
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Knoxville
K. W. Stouder
Marion County
Iowa
Marion County Farm Bureau
Stouder
D. B. Elliot
Breeders Association
E. W. Lanham
Ray Cline
J. J. Wilson
Tourists Detained After Tracy Report Sparks Knoxville Roundup
Two men giving names Leroy Smock of Philadelphia and Jack Kinn of Memphis were taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff Conroy in Knoxville after word of suspicious strangers reached Tracy bank. They were en route to investigate robb ery concerns and held for questioning. Found items included flashlights knacks goggles and 30 cents.
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Leroy Smock
Philadelphia
Jack Kinn
Memphis
Tracy
Condrey
Knoxville
Tracy Bank
Conroy
Knoxville Express
Pella
Marshal Dennis
Baking Sale by Missionary Society at Second Reformed Church
The Women's Missionary Society of the Second Reformed Church plans a baking sale at the Star Garage on Saturday January 31 starting at 1 30 p.m. Home baked bread pies cakes and other goods will be offered.
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The
Womens Misionary Society of the Second Reformed Church
Star Garage
College Loses Hard Fought Game In Local Gym
Graves team defeated Central College 46 sum scene with Simpson balanced offense and Ottopoby scoring four from the line. Hendrickson led Graves with nine baskets while Mokma and Piffer added several, as Central’s from McWilliams officiating and next game against Town Wesleyan looms.
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Soup Graves
Central College
Central Five
Simpson
Piffer
Ottopoby
Mockma
Byram
Spud Hendrickson
Graves
Hartzell
Be Cook
Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Messiah Concert by Second Reformed Church Choir
Under Mrs Liggett the Second Reformed Church choir has prepared Handel s Messiah to be performed as a religious service on Sunday evening February 1. The program includes the Pastoral Symphony Organ Recitative and Chorus Glory to God Rejoice Greatly He Shall Feed His Flock Come unto Him Lift up Your Heads and Hallelujah Chorus with soloists Mrs T H Liggett and Mrs H M Bruins and Prof A P Kuyper.
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Zion
T. H. Liggett
Deems Visits Pella on GOP Gubernatorial Bid
J F Deems of Burlington, candidate for the Republican nomination, visited Pella Saturday with Frank Nimocks former Ottumwa postmaster. They called on friends and made new acquaintances. Deems recalled speaking in Pella in 1896 during the Bryan McKinley campaign. He is remembered in Iowa for leading the food administration during the war with credit and distinction.
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J. F. Deems
Burlington
Pella
Frank Nimmocks
Ottumwa
Deems
Iowa
Burglaries at Rock Island Depot in Pella
Burglars strike the Rock Island depot in Pella while unoccupied between Saturday evening and Monday morning. The west waiting room was unlocked and screws loosened from the ticket office grating. Money was removed from the drawer but the small change remains. An investigator from Des Moines assessed the scene. it appears a home-talent job by youths who fled from lifting the cash, likely to face penalties if caught.
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Rock Island
Pella
Des Moines
Arson Near Newton Reported at Vanderkamp Home
The Newton Daily News reports two fires near Murphy in the Vanderkamp residence. One fire Saturday afternoon is considered accidental while the evening blaze is believed arson. A state fire marshal investigator is on the scene.
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Newton
Newton Daily News
J. Vanderkamp
Murphy
Vanderkamps
C. C. Garver
Piano Recital by Loyde Hillyer at Central College
Loyde Hillyer of the Junior Class at Central College gave a piano recital in Chapel Hall Tuesday evening. His long study at Central College showed in a clear technic and keen understanding of his selections. Weber Concerto op 32 closed the program with fine finish. The Junior Class provided tasteful decor and flowers. Afterward Mr. Sadler hosted the Junior class at a pow-wow at Sunnyside.
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Loyde Hillyer
Central College
Chapel Hall
Hillyer
Sadler
Federated Club Program Delights With Opera Tales
On Tuesday February 3 1920 the Federated Club presents a program led by Mrs H M Bruins featuring Carmen and Faust stories of the opera with scenes like Habanera Gypsy Song and Marguerite's Prayer. Mrs M J Hoffman and Mrs T H Liggett perform pieces as phonograph illustrations accompany the acts. Mesdames H W Pietenpol and H J Rhynsburger hostesses invite all members to attend.
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H. M. Bruins
Mrs. Bruins
M. J. Hoffman
Hoffman Faust
T. H. Liggett
Marguerite
Bruins
Phonograph
Mesdames
H. W. Pietenpol
H. J. Rhynsburger
Tension Over Shared Summer Cottage Sparks Rift
Fragment from a story shows two families once close now estranged after attempting to share a summer cottage for a month. Mutual frustration tests friendships as boundaries blur and personal space becomes a source of conflict.
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Legion
Gold Star Post NO
American Legion
Gold Star Post No. 89
Chamber of Commerce
David de Cook
M. D. McWilliams
W. H. Vander Ploeg
George Ver Steeg
Tunis _Kempkes
Dick van Zante
Barney Mensch
Andrew van Zante
Gary Vogelaar
George Lankelma
U. 8
S. Civil Service Examinations
Baking Sale
College
Rube Brand
Magee
Weldon
Vanderford
Mokma
Ver Steeg
Hendrickson
Gunderson
Henderickson
McWilliams of
Knox
Central
Ver
Steeg
Weldon Hartzell Ottopo
RF Mokma Ce Hendrickson Itzen
RG Piffer
Messiah
Prof
A. P. Kuyper
State Fire Marshal's Office
Mr. Sadler
Federated Club Program
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