Democrats Have Peppy Meeting At Knoxville
County convention in Knoxville urged a straight vote to unite Democrats for Des Moines state and judicial conventions. Delegates were named from Lake Prairie, Pella, Knoxville, Swan, Bussey, Summit, Clay, Union and Dallas townships with W J Wilson as chair and Bunker as secretary. Enthusiasm ran high as talks pressed for turning Marion county into Democratic ranks this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Des Moines
W. J. Wilson
Bunker
Lake Prarie Township
B. H. Ver Meer
Pella
A. T. Vander Wal
Jacob Plender
G. A. Stout
W. A. Butt
C. F. Anspach
D. W. Fee
Knoxville City
W. J. Casey
J. F. Milter
Melcher
E. S. Coulter
Jerry Speed
Swan
H. E. Knotts
Bussey
L.T. Hill
J. T. Doughman
Summit Township
M. P. van Hemert
Robert Tuinstra
Clay Township
John Adair
Union
John Slykhuis
Dallas
Park Wilson
Roy Thomas
Red J. H. Temple Ton
Marion County
Mr. Bunker
Drug Store to Be Rebuilt Soon in Town
Workmen clear debris of Vander Linden Drugstore after April fire. New two story hollow tile building 26 by 90 feet to house drug store on lower floor with upper offices or living space. Veenstra and Croll contracted. Keables estate owner Geo G. Ganss. Store to be modern with oak floors and new front. Delivery by September 1.
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Vander Linden
Veenstra & Croll
B. F. Vander Linden
Vans Shoe
Keables
Geo. G. Ganss
Swancon
Old Arch
Conane
Republicans Meet at County Seat in Knoxville Iowa
In Knoxville Iowa on July 2 the Republican county convention convened at the Marion county courthouse with peace and harmony. Dr. R V Mater selected as coroner nominee by acclamation and delegates to three conventions sent uninstructed. J H Johnson chosen as keynote and temporary chairman. Johnson becomes permanent chair. speeches praised candidates for public office. Delegates to state and district judicial conventions listed. County central committee reorganization follows with Porter reelected as county chairman and Elsie Pringle named women’s division chair.
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Knoxville
Maron County
R. V. Mater
J. H. Johnson
Ralph H. Porter
MM. L. Curtis
Carvan
Johnson
Frank T. Metcalf
Rees Jones
Gray Anderson
Ira Ward
Arthur Gladson
Fred O. Hall
W. H. Wier
Chet Hunt
Republican Party
M. L. Curtis
L. D. Teter
Teter
Joseph Canion
Melcher
George van Vark
Red Rock
J. W. Freel
Pleasantville
M. L. Gurtié
Knoxvile
B. C. McClure
Bussey
W.A. Hollowell
Dallas
J. . Scott
S. B. Rowland
Attea
CL. Rees
Knoxvill
Farmers Union Manager Quits After Three-Year Term
Walter Ahrens will leave his post as manager of the Farmers Union on August 1 after a three year term. He will attend a two week Citizens Military Training camp at Fort Des Moines then return to enroll at Central College. Ahrens began with the union as bookkeeper and was promoted to manager after James M. Sutton’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ahrens
Farmers’ Union
Citizens
Fort Des Moines
Central College
Ahrens
James M. Sutton
Herman Vander Street Known for Great Legacy and Court Fines
The article notes Herman Vander Street’s long legacy and a court case where a youngster’s valuation is set at $1,000. Residents at their home Monday discuss the appearance and pride in the family, marking Vander Street’s reputation.
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Herman Vander Street
Herman Vanders Fines
Horrors of liquor drama staged at Second Reformed Church
Local talent presented a church drama on liquor evils with Elvon Hollebrands as a teen boy, Miss Dorothy Payne as the county attorney’s stenographer, and Rev A E Coe and Geo Y Hammond leading the program. The piece depicted a boy charged with drunk driving and manslaughter, highlighting the harms of bootlegging and酒.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Y. Hammond
Anti- Saloon League
A. E. Coe
Des Moines
Second Reformed Church
H. C. Jacobs
Hammond
Coe
A. N. Kuyper
Winifred Hesselink
Elven Hollebrands
Dorothy Payne
Local drama debates liquor law impact with a pro liberty stance
The performance features a speaker who condemns the 18th amendment as a farce yet opposes temperance groups. Attorney figures oppose alcohol traffic, arguing its harms. Hammond, son of J B Hammond, authoring the drama, presents strong logic, with poems and talks by Hammond and Coe. pledges to the Iowa Anti-Saloon league are collected.
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Morever
Anti-Saloon League
Mr. Hammond
J. B. Hammond
Hammond
Coe
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Midget Car Shown in Pella Highlights Littlemac Model
A Littlemac midget coupe from Thompson Motor Corp Muscatine was demonstrated in Pella. Powered by a four cylinder 18H Continental, it targets 45 mph, claims 80 mph potential, and 40 mpg. The Iowa company, capitalized at 1,000,000, is Townspeople owned except for one New York investor. Expected selling price is 350 dollars.
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Littlemac
Muscatine
Thompson Motor Corp
Pella
Continental Motor
New York
Van Dyke Named News Editor at Tribune
T J Van Dyke of Pella has joined Sibley Tribune as news editor. He earned a journalism degree from Drake University and focuses on small town reporting. He is 27, single, speaks German and English, and has farm roots in Osceola.
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J. van Dyke
Pella
Sibley
the Tribune
van Dyke
Drake University
Pella Band Presents Four World Overtures In Concerts
The Pella band directed by George Ramsey plans two November concerts featuring four overtures titled Eastern Southern Northern and Western World. Audience members will be invited to identify the overture types by music style as a new concert feature. The program highlights oriental, Spanish, descriptive northern scenes, and American marches and waltzes with lighter numbers. The band has drawn large crowds and invites requests for future programs.
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Pella
George Ramsey
Wll
Ramsey
Gar flag display highlights civil war heroes tribute
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a gar flag display and an order urging membership growth to honor Civil War heroes. Mentions bakery, circle, and a Mrs Paul, with garbled text about circulation, eligibility, and a call to join.
G A Store Moves to New Quarters in Chronicle Ad
Thomassen's A store announces a new building ready for occupancy this Saturday with grand opening next Friday and Saturday. Visit this week to be served in the new premises. prior fire damage had cramped service for about three months. Bargains are listed for the opening week.
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Thomassen’s A
The
Chronicle
Unemployed of Pella 38 Percent in Census
Census figures from Des Moines show 88 residents of Pella were unemployed at the time of recording. The note adds that nearly 100 more may join the lists, with Caterpillar Tractor Co plant in Peoria reporting over 1,000 layoffs, reflecting broader industrial hardship. Details extend to Marion county townships and nearby areas.
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Des Moines
Pella
Peoria
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Marion County
Marysville
Pleasantville
Pork
Seas ‘Township
Golf Fodder Stolen Or Found Amid City Greens
E. J. De Haas tells a tall tale of uncovering 72 golf balls on the outskirts near the city. Reported as an actual fact, the balls were said to lie in high grass and weeds after a day and a half of clean up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. de Haas
Majestic Refrigerator Plant Opens Production
Announcement describes a large new plant starting on Tuesday July 1 to manufacture machines. The facility spans one block wide and three blocks long with state of the art automatic machines. Production is touted at 4000 machines daily and orders are urged, naming George Var as a contact.
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Neg Ace
Tay
Twenty seven farm bureaus to assist at Iowa fair
Des Moines July 1 Special Thirty seven county farm bureau organizations will help present exhibits at the Iowa state fair August 20 to 28. Counties will have sections. joint sponsorship by the state fair board Iowa farm bureau federation and Iowa State college. Women and men bureaus plan extensive displays on home management nutrition child care rural recreation and cooking standards. District winners will be chosen to honor farm women of Iowa at the fair nominations through the State Fair Board.
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Women's Farm Bureaus
State Fair Board
Farm Women of Iowa
Farm Bureau
The
Des Moines Register
Iowa State College
Iowa
Omaha Ladies Buy Goods Here
Four friends of Mrs. Henry Cox of Omsha visited Black's Style Shoppe on Sunday night and bought eight dresses. They then went to Jaarmma's Bakery and, according to A N Vander Linden, cleaned the place out of Dutch letters. The event highlights Pella merchandise and shows outsiders recognize quality and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cox
Omsha
Lenora Otte
Black
Jaarmma’s
A. N. Vander Linden
Store Front Work At Bellalee Store Underway
Under direction of H A Veenstra work began last week on the Bellalee store front. A torn front has scaffold erected and bricks laid. The Chronicle notes the work progresses at a satisfactory rate and expects two more weeks to complete the job. Closures will occur during front renewal at the corner city location.
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Bellalee
Oese
Locatio
Des Moines Auto Driver Arrested with 110 Gallons Liquor
Des Moines, Iowa. Roy Artwood of 2708 Cleveland Ave was arrested after a Chevrolet roadster carrying 110 gallons of liquor was found near Oakwood cemetery. Officer C W Dennis traced the odor to the scene and detained Artwood, who waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the Marion county grand jury on $1,500 bond.
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Carl Byer
Roy Arrwood
Cleveland Avenue
Des Moines
Arwood
Pella
Oakwood Cemetery
C. W. Dennis
Artwood
Dennig
Hoeksema
Hall
Harry de Reus
Simon’ De‘Hsan
Arrwood
Marion
City Purchases No U Turn Signs at Regular Meeting
City council met Tuesday to approve buying 25 No U Turn signs to enforce a new ordinance banning such turns at busy intersections. A sign maker presented samples. six signs were in place and a follow up visit was planned. No other business was recorded.
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Heney
Postoffice Hours and July Fourth Money Note
Postal office hours listed for Friday July 4 include money orders and parcel service. A note mentions general parcel handling at the Pearriere wine goods area.
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Saa, Sone
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Boozerunner
Knoxville Journal
George Y. Hammond
Rev
Elvon Hollebrands
Dorothy Payne Flag
T. J. van Dyke
Tribune
GAR
Anna Oh
Korn-Sybenga
Cirle
Mema
Yor Ares
Mrs
Paul
G. A
Farm Bureaus
Dennis
Nou
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