Drowned man from Pella in Des Moines River tragedy
Clarence P. Van Vark, 25, of Pella, drowned Sunday while attempting to swim across the Des Moines River near a county bridge southwest of Pella. Despite long searches with a motor boat, his body was found Monday afternoon, near a driftwood island. He leaves a wife and child, and his funeral was held Tuesday with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Clarence P. van Vark
Pella
Des Moines
van Vark
Sheriff Clarke
Andrew Wynna
Mr. van Vark
Peter van Vark
Albert Vander Ploeg
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Support After Death
We express heartfelt thanks to friends relatives neighbors and surrounding communities for their assistance at the time of the death of our beloved husband and son. They helped us bear the burden of sorrow and we appreciate the floral tributes from those who offered love and respect. Mrs C P Van Vark Mr and Mrs Van Vark and family
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C. P. van Vark
P. van Vark
Good Fellowship Shoot At Prairie City July 14
Des Moines shooter John L. Gillespie led with 96 of 100, followed by E. K. Thompson of Oskaloosa and Walter Butt of Pella tied at 95. Earl Torrence of Oskaloosa stood third with 94 as Pella club praised the event and announced a follow-up Good Fellowship match on July 24 at 22:30 with free lunch and drinks for all shooters amid a large crowd.
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Pella
Prairie City
John L. Gillespie
Des Moines
E. K. Thompson
Oskaloosa
Walter Butt
Earl Torrence
Anniversary Sale Opens at Van Rheenen Bootery
The Chronicle reports the Van Rheenen Bootery anniversary sale in Pella beginning July 19 to mark Mr Van Rheenen’s first year in business. Advertisements promise new stock, special inducements for early shoppers, and a long sale through August 1 with a large staff ready to assist. The store will close Friday for sale preparations.
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van Rheenen
The
Chronicle
Pella
Pella School Board Holds Monday Meeting
The Pella school board held its monthly meeting Monday evening with routine business only. The annual expense budget was prepared for printing by law. Coal bids were opened but the board postponed action due to the large number of bids. Schools will open September 7, and the teaching staff elected last spring remains in place with hopes no issues arise before opening.
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Pella
Chronicle
Mahaska May Put Gravel On No. 2
Farmers along the Great White Way primary No. 2 west of Oskaloosa push a plan to gravel 2 3 miles, offering to haul and spread material if the county supplies gravel from the Ferree place pit. County loading equipment could be used. state approval hinges on most costs donated. Work hoped for this summer or early fall.
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Mahaska County
Great White Way
Oskaloosa
Board of Supervisors
Ferree Place
New Sharon
Water Works
Eveland County
Ferree Pit
State Highway Commission
Glendale County
Cyrus Young Family Purchases New Projector for Alamo Theater
Cyrus Young and family with Ed Van Dyk bought a projecting machine in Omaha for the Alamo Theatre. When remodeling finishes and the theatre reopens, two projectors will be in use to allow a picture to run without interruption between reels.
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Cyrus Young
Ed van Dyk
Omaha
Alamo Theatre
The Meanest Man Found at Newton
A Pella family case from Newton shows a father of nine who has deserted his wife and children. He moved there a month ago for factory work, ignored his family, and reportedly went to Kellogg with companions for a band concert. The wife, destitute, seeks support. local residents call for legal action to ensure the family’s relief.
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Newton
Pella
Kellogg
Newton Daily News
Daily News
Maytag
Leighton screens The Fall of Babylon on free program
Leighton community program presents D. W. Griffiths Super Production The Fall of Babylon on Wednesday July 22. The educational film is shown for its biblical historic and moral value and is open to all residents.
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Leighton Community
D. W. Griffith
Durant and Star Cars Parade Through Pella
A Friday morning procession of twelve to fifteen Durant and Star cars toured Pella. The display stopped at The Auto Service Co. Garage then moved about town, showcasing Durant car models with names and prices clearly marked. The lineup included trucks and other vehicles, representing the company’s offerings and attracting much attention as it stretched nearly a block.
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Durant and Star
Pella
Auto Service Co
Durant Company
Mrs Bertha Heerema Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Bertha Heerema died at 10 80 p m Saturday July 11 1925 at her son Peter Heerema home 1005 West First Street aged 67 years 9 months 27 days Funeral services were at the home Tuesday at 1 30 p m Born September 14 1858 in Dronrjp Friesland she married Art Giesing in 1877 who died in 1880 Ten children born to the two marriages survive including Mrs John Hollander of Oskaloosa John Peter and Yella Heerema and four brothers and three sisters in Holland Nine grandchildren and one great grandchild remain also survived She emigrated to America in 1894 settling in Pella and worked hard to provide for her family
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Bertha Heerema
Peter Heerema
Wst
First Street
Oakwood Cemetery
Dronrjp
Friesland
Art
Heerema
America
Pella
Thanking neighbors for kindness after mother’s death
We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy shown us at the time of the death of our mother and for the tributes of respect to her memory as expressed by flowers and otherwise. Children of Mrs. B Heerema
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Heerema
Death of Cynthia Borgman in China Miss Borgman died near Amoy at thirty
From Sioux County reports the Central College alumna Miss Cynthia Borgman died June 29 near Amoy China after a nervous breakdown during language study. She sailed Sept 10 1923 after top scores on mission board tests. Dysentery felled her in a weakened state leaving fourteen children in her family. Memorial services planned at First Reformed Church.
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Sioux County
Cynthia Borgman
Central College
Chronicle
Alton Democrat
Siokhe
Amoy
China
M. Borgman
Miss Borgman
Mission Board of the Reformed Church
Cynthia
Bergman
Pella
First Reformed Church
Relief solicited for poor family in need
Pella overseer T. T. Bakker asks the public to aid Mrs. C Veen and her family after a serious operation left her unable to work. Her crippled husband and several small children depend on aid, with limited county assistance. Contributions through Bakker are urged promptly.
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T. T. Bakker
Pella
Mr. Bakker
Candy Kitchen Fire Scare on East Side Square
A leaky gasoline stove at the Candy Kitchen operated by Constantine Bros on the east square caused a fire scare Friday forenoon. Firemen extinguished the blaze with hand equipment before arrival. The shop filled with smoke blackening items, but damage remained small.
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Constantine Bros
Weekday Religious Education For Pella
The churches and school board arrange Wednesday Christian instruction for public school children in church buildings. Grades one through eight advance two grades per session, one hour per group, with each church funding and staffing its own program. Attendance is voluntary and requires written parental requests. nonparticipants receive other work at the school.
Trade Name Law Now In Force In Iowa
The Iowa legislature passed a law requiring all firms using trade or assumed names to file a verified statement with the county recorder listing each person with any interest, with names and addresses. Penalties include a fine from 25 to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail, with each day of violation a separate offense. The measure affects businesses in Pella and the Chronicle, which will supply blanks at no cost while they last.
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Iowa
Pella
Chronicle
Knoxville
County Recorder
Ice Cream Social at Abe Ver Ploegh’s Grove
A charity ice cream social will be held Friday evening July 17 at Abe Ver Ploegh’s Grove one mile north on Main Street. Proceeds benefit Porterville Cemetery Aid and all are welcome.
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Abe Ver Ploegh’s
Main Street
Porterville Cemetery Aid
Des Moines Bankers Push Tax Reduction Plan
A Des Moines bank president’s resolutions call for a 15 percent cap on federal income tax, oppose inheritance taxes, and urge nonpartisan, minimal government spending. The letter accompanies the resolutions, which echo Mellon’s past warnings but invite reader feedback from readers.
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Chronicle
R. A. Crawford
Valley National Bank of Des
Congress
Des Moines
Mellon
Treasury
Notice to Contractors for European School District Project
Sealed bids will be received at The Pella National Bank until 12 o'clock noon on August 8, 1925, for the construction of a frame school building in European School District No. 3, Marion County. Plans may be examined at the bank. The School Board may reject any or all bids. FE. G. Roorda, Secretary, Route 1, Pella, Iowa.
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Pella National Bank
Marion County
FE. G. Roorda
Pella
Towa
Property Owners Must Cut Weeds Notice
City declares enforcement of a weed cutting law for properties along streets and alleys. Owners must cut such weeds within ten days after publication or city workers will perform the work and costs charged to the property.
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Des Moines River
Good Fellowship
van Rheenen Bootery
Mahaska
Leighton Community Program
CANDY
Geo. M. Derbyshire
Capital City
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