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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
5
Merchandise valued around 3000 dollars was stolen from Whitacre Way and Gunderson in New Sharon late Friday night or early Saturday. Items include suits, trousers, silk shirts, woolen dress goods, silk waists, ladies suits, silk ties, and many shoes. Entry used pried north doors. tracks show a large car. Police aided. a $200 reward posted. car description available.
A farewell reception for missionary George Gosseling, soon bound for Arabia as a teacher, will be at Third Reformed Church at 7 45 p m on Monday July 17. A service flag with ten stars will be dedicated honoring local ministers and missionaries. Gosseling, 1922 Central College graduate, and classmate Gerald Mokma, headed to Japan, reflect the group's international missions.
Weinberg Co of Des Moines filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court there last week. Total assets are 17706.25 while liabilities total 75883.72. Over two hundred creditors include Des Moines newspapers, with Valley National Bank among principal creditors and several Chicago and eastern suit and cloak houses listed for large sums.
In Struble a three way race for postmaster ended with T. J. Henkels, a Democrat who owns one rival store, winning the appointment effective July 1. A second candidate claimed Republican ties but had not voted, while a third Democrat woman also ran.
The Spencer News-Herald questions whether Brookhart or Governor Kendall should be chosen for the United States Senate seat. It argues Kendall would be a strong candidate to succeed Senator Cummins, though he doubts Kendall would accept the nomination due to Washington climate.
Oscar Hayes, a mine owner, and his wife died in a collision between his car and a freight train three miles northwest of Knoxville on Friday. Hayes died instantly while his wife, gravely injured, died before reaching Knoxville. Their twelve-year-old nephew Cecil Nichols lost a leg in the wreck. Hayes was thirty seven.
The Southern Iowa Fair and Ex position, with Poland China breeders, plans a litter show at the Oskaloosa Fair September 11 to 16. A $200 purse will be awarded in ten prizes for litters of four pigs, with the first prize $40 and tenth $5. The Poland China breed boards split the purse, and at least ten herds must nominate with a $6 fee per herd. Exhibits must be spring, pure bred and recorded.
Frank Crawford ex county auditor was badly hurt last Thursday when a hay wagon toppled. He fractured his right arm and shoulder, likely sidelining him for weeks. He lies at his father J B Crawford’s home in Knoxville after the Clarence Rowland farm mishap in Washington township.
The Always Faithful Sunday school class will present a short program at 7:45 p.m. on July 18 followed by an ice cream social. A silver collection will be received and all are invited. Wellington Tires advertised with mileage guarantees and pricing. White Way Auto Co.
The Iowa Farm Bureau endorsed two key livestock initiatives at its Executive Committee meeting. The Eat More Meat campaign fights anti meat propaganda, while the Chicago Producers' Commission Association offers a cooperative selling option opened mid June. The endorsement urges Iowa livestock shippers to consign to Producers' Commission firms at St. Louis Indianapolis Peoria Sioux Falls and Chicago.
Mrs Mary Todd arrived in Marion County with her parents on May 17 1843 when three months old She and her husband lived briefly in Nebraska but kept their farm near Pella Her active elder years and status as an early history authority mark her as a notable long resident of Pella and Marion county Mr Todd died three years ago and Mrs Todd remains vigorous for her age
John De Jong and Efe Van Maanen from east of Pella wed at Rev. George Hankamp residence on July 12. The couple will reside on a Mahaska County farm as friends extend congratulations.
Arthur Renaud, after three weeks of special work at the University of Minnesota, is home for the summer season following the close of his teaching year.
A crowded ballpark watched Pella overwhelm Buxton Wonders last Friday. Pella started strong with H. Gale’s home run and a multi inning scoring spree, Ver Steeg fanned 14 while allowing one hit. Del De Haan’s remarkable center field catch halted two Buxton scores and kept Pella ahead.
A Sac County resident, John Johnson of Odebolt, naturalized May 17, faces a rehearing after records show he sought discharge from the U S Army on alienage in 1917 and a 1918 Swedish minister request. An original letter confirms his identity, and a 1919 declaration of intention was filed. Under law he is permanently barred from citizenship.
The drought in the area was broken by two strong rains. A gentle two inch rain on Thursday night soaked the ground, followed by a Sunday thunder shower that dropped over two more inches. The oats escaped damage, corn tassels benefited, and pastures gardens and orchards thrived. Chronicle office lists carbon paper and second sheets.
The ad criticizes choosing the cheapest printer over quality and service. It argues for honest, local tradesmen and warns against storefronts with hidden costs, urging customers to seek reliable printing rather than the lowest bid. It frames the issue as a common town problem and promotes trusted local options.
The Ramsey band from Pella, led by George Ramsey, played three one hour concerts and impressed the crowd with first class musicianship and courteous conduct. Organizers praised securing the band for the day and hinted the group would be invited again next year.
Alfred Hanson reported a small meteor seen Sunday night about midnight south of Edna while returning from Sheldon. It lit the road half a mile ahead, glowed with heat, and threw sparks as it fell. He could not locate the object next day, suggesting it was picked up by a passerby on the busy road.
At the monthly school board meeting the board voted to raise insurance on city school buildings. The high school policy was doubled to 30000 dollars, while other buildings now carry 20000 dollars each. The move aims to cover fire risk in the small city of Pella.
Ver Steeg pitched tight ball as Pella beat Newton 2 to 1 in a well played game on the local diamond. Rook suffered his first loss. Gale brothers sparked Pella with aggressive base running and two steals by Don Gale. Newton threatened in the second inning but could not push more runs across. D. Gale contributed two hits for Pella, with the game ending after a sixth inning run and two errors by Newton.
At the Republican district judicial convention in Zarlham on July 12, W G Vander Ploeg of Knoxville formerly of Pella was named as a candidate for district judge. The terms of Judges Applegate Hayes and Dugan expire. Hayes did not seek renomination and Dugan is a Democrat, so two new candidates were chosen, including W Cooper of Winterset. Judge Applegate was renominated to succeed himself, a longtime district judge first elected in 1890.
A letter from Bob Droz at Walker Minnesota reports an 8% lb pickerel caught on Leech Lake with help landing it. He mentions 10 fish caught that day and notes the birch bark letter shows him far from civilization. The piece praises Bob’s achievement as notable.
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