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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
8
A homegrown pageant tracing New England history from colonial times to the Civil War drew a large audience, with rapt attention and polished staging despite a short three week prep. The living flag by school children and Monroe helpers plus aerial fireworks capped the day, free for all to enjoy.
Farmers of America asked to state what they think will aid in restoring the nation’s basic industry. Answers were requested by September 1, urging concrete steps to revive farming, boost prosperity for millions of citizens, and strengthen the country’s economic foundation.
The National Farm News urges farmers to submit ideas for aiding agriculture amid mounting costs and market pressures. It offers cash prizes totaling 500 dollars, with eight top prizes and twenty honorable mentions, urging field laborers to share practical remedies.
Mrs. Wallace Thomassen and children visited the Frazer home from Newton last week. Mrs. Dirk Freeken and children from Monroe stopped at the Lew Henry home on Tuesday. Mrs. Will Klein of Pella visited Otley relatives last week. Mrs. Ned De Reus of Pella called on Ira Vriezelaar. Anna Krause of Marshalltown spent the week with her parents. Evaline Byers is recovering after tonsil removal. Albert De Joode shown improvement after illness. Harold North visited Otley last week. Otley opens a new oil station with John Breen in charge. Leon Muilenberg and children of Millerton spent Sunday with relatives. attended Pella celebration after aeroplane ads. Otley was quiet Monday while many went to Pella. Leonard Van der Kieft returned to work at Van Vliet store after illness. Don Van Speren left Otley for Des Moines heading to Colorado. Edward Henly returned from Chicago Electric school for a week’s visit before resuming study. Carl Freeken and children of Prairie City spent Monday at John Breen’s.
John Komer of Michigan visited the Leon Komer and Gerrit Zaandstra homes at Otley last Sunday. His parents, Mr and Mrs Komer of Fremont, also spent the day there.
Last Saturday George Kane sat on a street oiler when the coupling failed and the front gears lifted the tank, throwing him onto the city street. Street Commissioner John Wilson driving the tractor did not see him until the tractor had moved several yards. Some say Kane was attempting a prank while he claims the coupling pin was slipped.
The Otley Independent School District board in Summit Township Marion County Iowa will hold a meeting July 15 1927 at 8:00 p.m. at Otley Savings Bank. Taxpayers may be heard on the estimated expenditures and tax levy of 3.60 dollars per 1000 assessed value. District has 76 school age children.
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