Missionary's Voyage Ends in New York After Storms
The article recounts Rev. John Macedian’s gospel mission across the globe. He sailed half a world away, braved storms and shipwreck fears near Gibraltar, and found passage home via a Palestine-bound vessel arriving in New York City.
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Cop Fairy Minster
John
Hiday
Arsving
Gibraltar
Rev
Jon
Aia
Palestine
New
York City
Alt Verend Firthom
Foreign War Vets Seek Knoxville Gymnasium
Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars will seek congressional approval to build a gymnasium at the Knoxville hospital. John McMahon, legislative deputy, notes no athletic recreation exists and winter confinement for veterans is common. The gym would be added to the new hospital building, with efforts to gain support from Senator Brookhart and Congressman Dowell.
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Knoxville
Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars
Smith W. Brookhart
Cassius C. Dowell
John McMahon
Des Moines
McMahon
Davenport
District Court to Begin Tuesday in Marion County
The February term of court opens next Tuesday February 5 with Judge Cooper presiding as the grand jury meets. Trial jurors report February 11. Lawyers call this term among the lightest in Marion County history regarding new case filings.
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Knoxville
Cooper
Marion County
Shinn Hatchery In Operation At Full Capacity Soon
Shinn Hatchery begins operations with a 0,000 capacity and plans to grow to 20,000 by February 20. By March 16 the plant targets full output. Orders pour in, with 6,000 chicks to Montezuma and 1,200 to a poultry rail rail. The facility guarantees 100 percent delivery and keeps chicks until hatch day.
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5. H. Shinn
Montezuma
White Way Auto Co Reports Sales
White Way Auto Co reports sales figures for the period, detailing increases in vehicle units and revenue. The company confirms continued demand in its showroom and dealer network amid market activity and consumer interest in new and used models.
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White Way Auto Co
Senior Woman Injured After Trip and Fall Incident
An elderly woman, Mrs Bib, reportedly injured after tripping or stumbling over an obstruction in a house. She does not remember the exact cause. Despite age, she is doing as well as can be.
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Gorp
Civil War veteran Martin Englesman dies in Pella
Martin Englesman died Sunday morning at age six weeks past adulthood while living at a home in Pella. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Hat church with Rev. C. C. Cole of Des Moines presiding and Merle Millard singing. Interment followed at Sandridge Cemetery north of town. Englesman had resided in the area since his youth and was known for his Bible faith and steady life, though not affiliated with a church group.
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Martin Englesman
Enrom
C. C. Cole
Des Moines
G. C. Conrad
Merle Millard
Des Mines
Sandridge
Heine
Former Pella Resident Dies in Boone Iowa
A former Pella resident died in Boone Iowa at age 89 after living in Hamilton Iowa later in Washington state and most recently Boone. She is survived by three sisters in Creston Iowa and Washington. Interment was at Marysville Iowa on January 22.
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Pella
B. F. Sillinay
Boone
Iowa
Creston
Marysville
Radios in Musical Class Declared for Assessment
At an assessors meeting in Knoxville the question of whether radios should be classified as furniture or musical instruments was examined. Indiana authority cited a prior case and an Attorney General opinion concluding radios may be treated as musical instruments for assessment purposes.
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Knoxville
Fred O. Hall
Marion County
Hall
R. W. Cookshoot
Atlantic
Iowa
Jacob Plender
R. W. Cockshoot
Tow
Apollo
Ve Hett and Davis Piano Co
Federal
Price Of Gasoline Takes Tumble
The price of gasoline dropped two cents at all filling stations Tuesday morning. Low grade fuel fell to 18 cents, high test to 2144 cents. The motoring public welcomed the reduction, hoping it would last, though a three cent gas tax keeps overall costs high.
Peter De Haan Promoted at Des Moines Gas Company
Peter De Haan, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob De, receives a promotion to a higher office with Des Moines Gas Company. He will oversee the office and its affairs, having joined the company a little over a year ago. Chronicle joins in congratulating him on the merited honor.
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Peter de
Jacob de
Des Moines Gas Company
de Haan
Des Moines
Ney
Poultry Raisers to Go to School in Marion County
County Agent Myron D. Textrum announces a series of poultry management schools for Marion County poultry raisers next week. Prof Roy L Watkins from Extension Service will lead sessions at eight homes including Knox le Knoxville Pleasantville and Pella with start times from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Each meeting lasts about two hours covering planned material.
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Marion County
Myron D. Textrum
Roy L. Watkins
Ee Extension Service
Harold Cox
Knoxle
Lewis T. Newton
Knoxville
Ray Dyer
Pleasantville
D. Calvin
Oradell
aGomle van Dan Berg
Fleeld
G. H. Tysseling
Pella
Malcolm McKenzie
Everist
T. V. Belbout
Colum
De Koning's Loss Reaches Seven Hundred Dollars
The Joe De Koning shoe repair shop suffered a fire Tuesday evening with damage noted to rear contents and some front-end goods. Loss estimated at 700 dollars. fire at about 6 to 7 pm. origin undetermined and no clue found yet.
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Joe de Koning
de Koning
Van Roekel To Enter Oskaloosa Store
Local update notes Van Roekel connected with the Oskaloosa store plans to reopen during the last week of the dance sale weather and road conditions permitting.
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van Roekel
Oskaloosa
McGregor
Steve van Roekel
Sickbed Checks and Family Travels Reported
In a local update, Mr Murray Nesbit’s newborn son is noted. Mr and Mrs Charles Dennis returned from Minneapolis due to the illness of the latter’s brother, who remains improved but not out of danger. Al Clark is seriously ill at home on South Street. Mrs De Wintery underwent a laparotomy for appendicitis at Lutheran Hospital and remains serious. Mrs Jacob DeHoat, ill with influenza, also has scarlet fever risk. John Den Hartog, A P store manager, ill with flu. Mrs DeWintery recovering from operation and expected home later this week. A T Boot sent to state hospital at Iowa City for treatment.
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Murray Nesbit Pound
Charles Dennis
Minneapolis
al Clark
South Street
de .Wintery
Jacob De'Hoat
Line
Dan Hoogenakker
John den Hartog
State Hospital
Iowa City
Farmer in Lively chases fox. neighbor calls him a human hound
Walter Van Zommeren of seven miles northwest of Pella pursued a red fox Friday morning in deep snow. He shed his storm coat and overshoes, ran barefoot in his bedroom slippers, and finally shot the fox after a long chase. His feet soaked, he washed and dried his hose after returning to a neighbor's house.
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Walter van Zommeren
Pella
Mr. van Zommeren
The King of Kings at Strand Theatres Through Wednesday
Cecil B. De Mille's The King of Kings screens at Strand Theatre for three days. The standout film, shown in major European cities and New York, features H. B. Warner, Inest Torrence, Joseph Schildkraut, Rudolph Schildkraut, Jacqueline Logan and Victor Varconi and has drawn wide attention after a London council approval.
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Cecil B. de Mille
Strand Theatre
Europe
Frist
H. B. Warner
Inest_ Torrence
Joseph
Rudolph Schildkraut
Jacqueline Logan
Victor Varconi
Dave Ver Dught Returns Home After Double Amputation
Dave Ver Dught, who had both legs amputated after a gangrene relapse, returned home from Lutheran hospital in Des Moines. Friends report he is in good spirits and taking things as easy as possible after the second operation in recent months.
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Dave Ver Dught
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Ver Dught
Squirrel Mistakenly Breaks Into College Professor Home
A bold red squirrel, craving warmth and nuts, climbs from a tree to a roof and slips into a chimney. He enters a living room, tumbles about among furniture, and, after a chaotic chase, escapes through an open door as concerned residents help corral him.
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Mr. Squirrel
Michigan Embezzler in Hands of Law
Knoxville Chester B Powell aged 24 was arrested at Pleasantville while leaving with Sheriff E E Clark. He was brought back to Flint Michigan by police to face embezzlement charges for 296 from a laundry company where he worked as a driver. Powell had been sought for over a year and was found at his parents home after he waived extradition.
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Knoxville
Chester B. Powell
Pleasantville
E. E. Clark
Flint
Mich
Powell
Interior millinery store gains new buff interior paint
The Van Ness millinery shop is undergoing a makeover this week with interior painting. Buff color coats the walls windows and woodwork as the space receives a refreshed appearance.
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van Ness Millinery
Fire damages Van Brogen residence on Columbus street
An alarm of fire at about 2 80 Friday afternoon summoned the city fire department to the residence of Henry Van Bigan on Columbus street. A stove too close to the wall caused a blaze that ruined bedding and apparel, destroyed upstairs bedroom furnishings, and necessitated a new roof and remodeling of the upper portion. Loss estimated at $500, fully insured.
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City Fire Department
Henry van Bigan
Columbus Street
Death comes to Mrs Vogelaar
Relatives in this city of Mrs William Vogelaar were notified by word Tuesday evening of her death at Montrone Colorado after a lingering illness. She was 85 and widow of six weeks. Funeral and interment will be in Colorado. Born Mary Don Hartog in Pella she and her husband moved to Colorado about 20 years ago. She leaves eight children and 35 grandchildren with two sisters and four brothers in Pella.
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Mra
William Vopelaar
Montrone
Colorado
Vogelaar
Pella
Follo
California
Richard
Montrose
Colo
Roy Lamb
McWilliams
Chicago
Oraleith Vogel
Cecil
Dean
Paul Synhorst
Dick Vogers
Cornelius
Henry
Will
John den Hartog
David Stittsworth Influenza Victim Dies at 91
Knoxville resident David Stittsworth, a Marion County farmer and early settler who acquired 640 acres since 1887, died Monday at his son Amos's home after a three week illness from influenza. He never signed a mortgage in his years of land buying. Several children survive. funeral arrangements are not announced.
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Knoxville
David Stittsworth
Marion County
Amos
Stitt
Marion
Ohio
Des Moines Plans Memorial for Edwin T Meredith
Des Moines Register reports tentative plans for a citywide memorial in Shrine auditorium honoring Edwin T Meredith who died June 17. A luncheon conference of state civic and women’s groups discussed speakers including Newton D. Baker Eugene Meyer and Josephus Daniels with Harry Evans as permanent chairman and a scholarship fund proposed by Mrs. Bert McKee.
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Des Moines Register
E. T. Meredith
Register
Edwin Thomas Meredith
Shrine Auditorium
Newton D. Baker
Eugene Meyer
Farm Loank Bureau
Josephus Daniels
Meredith
Bert McKee
Robin L. Welch is Laid to Rest
Robin L. Welch, once Knoxville and New York attorney, is laid to rest after a Phoenix death. Attendees include family, Des Moines church clergy, and executives from the American Petroleum Institute. A tribute from W. Boyd Jr. details Welch’s long illness, leadership, and ties to Iowa roots and New York associates.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Robin L. Welch
New York
Phoenix
Ariz
Jody
Welch
Dorothy
Rollo Welch
J. J. Welch
Hetty Welch
New York City
W. R. Boyd
American Petroleum Institute
Lacey Walker
New York Org
Dp. Lehman, Jr
Des Moines
George Derbyshire
Des Moines Baptist Church
Bybee & Davia
R. Boyd, Jr
National Legion Head to Speak at State Conference
National Commander Paul V. McNutt of Indianapolis will address the Ameri can Legion state commanders and adjutants conference on February 2 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Also speaking are Mrs. Lucy Ficklin national auxiliary president at Hotel Savery, Jan. Barton national adjutant, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Winnie MacDowell national auxiliary secretary.
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American Legion
Paul V. McNutt
Indianapolis
Ind
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Lucy Ficklin
Conference of State Legion
Hotel Savery
Jan. Barton
Gwendolyn Winnie MacDowell
Iowa
Seduction Charge Against Youth in Knoxville Case
Leland Davis of Leon Iowa was brought to Knoxville from Chicago by Deputy Sheriff F L Van Benthuygen on a seduction charge. The complaining witness is Jenkins 21 of Melcher. Davis was chased after an extensive search and had kept company with Miss Jenkins during 1926 and 1927, per her statement.
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Knoxville
Leland Davis
Leon
Iowa
Evenin
Chicago
F. L. van Benthuygen
Jenkins
Melcher
Davis
Thanking Town Mutual for prompt fire claim settlement
Henry van Brogen expresses gratitude to Mr. Fred Lautenbach and Town Mutual Dwelling House Insurance Company for the prompt and safe settlement of a recently sustained fire claim.
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Fred Lautenbach
Town Mutual Dwelling House Nurance Cov
Henry van Brogen
Husband Seeks Missing Spouse in Divorce Suit
Floyd Bivane filed for divorce from Ella Bivane after years of searching in Knoxville Des Moines and Chicago. He alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and seeks custody of their 6 month old child amid letters claiming multiple marriages and current residence in Italy with a third husband.
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Knoxville
Floyd Bivane
Ella Bivane
Chicago
Bivans
Italy
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Mrs. Vogelaar
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George M. Derbyshire
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