Board Elects More Teachers In Iowa School Board Meeting
The Iowa laws require a July 1 meeting for bus matters and reports. D G Gosselink was reelected secretary and Jacob Zigeler chosen janitor of the Lincoln building. Miss Marie Le febre resigned fifth grade at Lincoln. Martha Potgleter named. Catheryne Files to teach Cedar Rapids junior high arithmetic. Laura Butler to teach North English arithmetic. All positions for next year filled except director of domestic science and a history teacher.
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D .G. Gosselink
Jacob Zigeler
Lincoln
Marie Lefebre
Lincoln School
Martha Potgleter
Steamboat Rock
Webster
Catheryne Files
Cedar Rapids
Laura Butler
North English
Democrats Nominate Cox Roosevelt At San Francisco Convention
The Democratic national convention in San Francisco chose Governor James M. Cox of Ohio for president and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York for vice president after a week of ballots. The result unsettled many Democrats and critics allege Tammany influence and maneuvers undermined anti-prohibition voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James
M. Cox
Ohio
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Cox
Tammany
Taggart
Iowa
H. T. Meredith
Claude Porter
U. S. Senate
U. S
United States
W. J. Bryan
Tamtieny
Political climate and women vote impact on 1920 race
The article analyzes disadvantages for Tammany and Cox, noting women voters likely to back Wilson critics and liquor interests. It cites postwar disillusion, party fatigue, and the absence of Wilson’s direct party guidance as factors shaping the 1920 convention outcome. It mentions McAdoo as a potential strength, unendorsed by the president.
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Cox
Tammany
Wilson
U. S. Senate
McAdoo
the Treasury
Library Report for June 1980 Words and new books list
June 1980 circulation report shows 13 new readers registered and 26 days open for circulation with a large daily peak. Dutch books issued 43 and total visitors and fines data appear incomplete while a new books list includes many titles and authors such as Tarzan The Untamed and Soldiers and Sailors of France in the American War for Independence.
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Mob Thorpe
Bishop
Bachellor
van Dyke
Rowell
Wilson
Hakthe
Rand
Locke
Bilge Blioy McGe
Marshall
Mulder
France
Merlant
Iowa Public
Automobile sped through crowd. offender stopped
On a Saturday night a car rushed along a crowded street at about thirty miles per hour ignoring speed limits. C. W. Dennis halted the offender who gave the name Thompson and claimed a Des Moines to Hamilton route. Mayor Vanden Berg collected $9.85 before allowing him to continue.
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C. W. Dennis
Thompson
Des Moines
Hamilton
Vanden Berg
Complaint prompts verification of county funds in Pella
T. T. Bakker, overseer of the poor in Pella, received a letter complaining about county funds under his care especially aid to a woman in Pella. The writer did not sign, prompting Bakker to invite the complainant to come forward with evidence of proper motives before he acts to ensure money is rightly expended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Bakker
Pella
Mr. Bakker
Man Drowns In Des Moines River During Picnic
A Des Moines river drowning occurred near a Sunday school picnic. Guy Rankin, about thirty five, swam toward a distant log but sank as the river rose. His wife and party searched with help from Marshall C. W. Dennis until the body was recovered downstream Monday morning. Rankin was a Durham area farmer from a large local family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall C. W. Dennis
Des Moines
Harvey
Guy Rankin
Rankin
Durham
Miss Anna Sela Passes Away at Worthington Minnesota
Miss Anna Self formerly of this locality died at Worthington Minnesota hospital at 5:00 p m Sunday July 4 1920 age 27 years 8 months from long illness due to influenza contracted in March. She lived on a nearby farm with two brothers keeping house for them and leaves five brothers and two sisters one sister in Sioux City and others near Pella. Body brought to Pella for burial funeral at brother Peter Sels home University street 2:00 p m Thursday interment in First Reformed Cemetery.
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Anna Self
Worthington
Minn
Sioux City
Pella
Durlal
Peter Sels
University Street
First Reformed
Chiropractic advertisement touts quick cures and low cost
An early 20th century ad promotes chiropractic care as a scientific, natural method with rapid results and few risks. It cites Palmer School in Davenport Iowa, claims a three year resident course, and urges readers to visit A. P. Fankhauser D C at J L Biente Joa’s residence in Pella Iowa for treatment.
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Iowa
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davenport
L. Biente- Joa
East 2Nd Street
Pella
A. P. Fankhauser
D. C
Social at Third Reform Church July 14
The Gunshine Class of the Third Reform church hosts a social on July 14 at 8 p m. Proceeds will go to missions. All welcome.
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Third Reformed Church
Typhoid Outbreak Reported in Pella Town
Dozens of typhoid cases surface in Pella over the past week. Harold and Clarence Van Maren show typhoid symptoms while Mrs. J Corriellus home reports two grandchildren, Bobby and Louise Eaker, with confirmed cases. Additional relatives and neighbors including the Schakel and Van Gorp families show illness under observation as investigators seek the infection source.
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Pella
Harold
Clarence van Maren
Clarence
Family Reunion at Vander Linden Picnic in Iowa
Mrs Wm Vander Linden hosted a family reunion in Pella with children and spouses from Des Moines Sioux City Sioux Center Leighton and nearby areas. The group picnic on the river before an evening rain and members from northwest Iowa departed Tuesday to their homes.
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Wm. Vander Linden
Pella
J. H. Vander Linden
Des Moines
N. Aalfs
Sioux City
H. J. Schalekamp
Sioux Center
M. Vander Linden
H. W. Vander Linden
Leighton
Elizabeth Vander Linden
Iowa
Salvation Army locates missing man across states
The Salvation Army offers to locate missing persons via its advisory board plan. An officer from Camp Dix vanished from Barnes City Iowa, was traced through Kansas City Milwaukee Detroit Canada and back to United States then to Tifton Georgia. Relatives may write for assistance to Colonel Ashley B Pebbles Des Moines Iowa.
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Salvation Army
Union
Camp Dix
Barnes City
Iowa
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Detroit
Canada
United States
Tifton
Georgii
Ashley B. Pebbles
Polk Building
Des Moines
Nebraska
Nycum and Webster Wedding Noted by Central College Alumni
Alumni and friends recall the marriage of Homer Nycum and Edna Webster at Hines Wisconsin on June 17. Nycum, a Cincinnati University engineering student and marine veteran, plans mission work in China. Webster, once a Central student, is remembered for her exemplary character and service potential.
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Central College
Homer Nycum
Edna Webster
Hines
Wisconsin
Buffalo
N. Y
R. R. Sadler
Central
Nycum
Cincinnati University
Centra
Sinc
Central College awards gym and chapel project to Pella Construction
The Central College executive committee awarded the contract for a new gymnasium chapel and music rooms to the Pella Construction Company, led by James Ver Hey and Casper Lautenbach. The 70 by 164 foot building will seat a 70 by 96 foot gym, include a chapel on the second floor, bath facilities, and music rooms, to be heated by a central plant and finished in pressed brick. Work is to be completed within 125 days of signing, barring material delays, for $48,385.
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Board ‘of Trustees
Central College
Pella Construction Company
James Ver Hey
Casper Lautenbach
No Celebration in Pella on Fourth of July
On Sunday the fifth was observed as a holiday in Pella but there was no public celebration or recognition of Independence Day. Some citizens joined events in Eddyville or Prairie City, others picnicked nearby. Rain and clouds kept many at home, businesses closed, and a ball game ran in the afternoon. A heavy shower around 5:30 p.m. hindered fireworks, though rain was welcome for crops needing moisture.
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Pella
Eddyville
Prairie City
Ford and Motorcycle Collision Prompts Roadside Chaos
A Ford car collided with a police patrol motorcycle on the park side street, causing a chaotic crash with the chief, aides, and equipment airborne. The chief vows to keep to his designated lane after the incident, and no bones or parts were broken in the inventory check.
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Ford
Pella
Holt
Charlie
College Receives $600 Endowment Gift
Central College received a $600 cash gift for the general endowment from the estate of Julia Gruis of Meservey Iowa. The gift came unsolicited and was sent by the administrators.
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Central College
Julia Gruis
Meservey
Iowa
Pella and Knoxville Playful Tilt Delivers Failing Wins
A Monday ball game in Pella pitted Knoxville Wonders against Pella Wire Twisters. Paul Ver Steeg starred for Pella as Knoxville never built on early momentum. The Wonders faded by the sixth, while Wire Twisters added eight runs in the sixth and five more in the eighth, with Knoxville finally scoring in the ninth. Umpire George Lankelma oversaw a light crowd that found humor in the struggle.
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Knoxville
Pella
George Lankelma
Council Holds Short Session With City Reports
City council met briefly on Tuesday with routine officer and committee reports. Residents on Houston Avenue seek a sidewalk. north Main Street grade for a new walk to be determined. Electric lights committee notes a new truck and vehicle shelter plans. Fire department needs updated equipment. levy requested. Next year's levies due next month. Land settlement with Mr Toom near pumping station discussed. An ordinance would require penned poultry year round. Finances show fines $85.55 and licenses $90.00. treasurer reports $10,735 bank balance and $4,410.75 in bills approved. Water mains extended 470 feet and sewer pipes 80 feet. streets work and grading on unpaved streets summarized.
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Houston Avenue
Investi i
North Main Street
Blommers
Fultz
Toom
Schriener
See Him Shine in New Blue Uni for Al Breuklander
Brief note notes Marshal Al Breuklander wearing a fine new blue uniform with many compliments on appearance. A photo is hoped for in the Chronicle next week.
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al Breuklander
The
Chronicle
Colorado Farm for Sale Near Wyoming Line 640 Acres
640 acre farm with most land under cultivation available in northern Colorado near the Wyoming border. Owner must retire and offers are on easy terms. Inquiries directed to the Chronicle offices.
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Coldrago
Wyoming Line
the Chronicle
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Roosevelt
Eabrary
Anna Sela
Nycum-Webster
Pella Man
Garden
Paul Ver Steeg
Council
Colorado
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