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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
5
Louis Kuyper of Kuyper Lumber Company escaped serious harm when his southbound truck carrying lumber was struck by passenger train No. 472 at Broadway crossing. The cab kept him inside as the truck toppled, scattering lumber but causing only scratches and bruises. The train halted nearby. Kuyper was taken home, shaken but unharmed.
The navy now allows enlistment for two three or four years with full benefits. Reservists and war-duration men may re enlist and receive bonuses. The fleet plan includes a world cruise of 15 000 miles over six to fifteen months. Four thousand transfers from Great Lakes to Atlantic Fleet were made last week. All reservists and war-duration men must be discharged by September 30 1919 but may re enlist. Recruiters are in Des Moines Fort Dodge Waterloo Cedar Rapids Dubuque Burlington Davenport.
The Meteors defeated a Montezuma team 6 to 2 Tuesday evening with Ver Steeg and Aschenbrenner as battery for the locals. The crowd was fair and the team showed improving batting form and solid support from the lineup.
Notice to teachers states regular examination for certificates will be held in the office of the county superintendent starting at eight on the dates 28 24 and 26. Mae Goldison is the County Superintendent.
The Fatherless Children of France organization appeals for 10 cent daily gifts to support 60,000 additional children. Chicago chairman Mrs. Walter S. Brewster coordinates a drive to fund tutors, letters, and small pensions via godparents. Local committee head Mrs. H. P. Scholte will discuss involvement.
The Democrats of Iowa call a conference at Fort Des Moines Hotel in Des Moines on Friday afternoon July 26 1919. The meeting, led by Homer S Cummings chairman of the Democratic National Committee, aims to counsel with him on the 1920 campaign and political situation. All Democrats urged to attend and participate in party counsel. Chairman J W Reynolds and national committeeman VV Ma sign the notice.
The report details June library activity including total books issued and days open, average daily circulation, and the largest and smallest daily figures. It notes 77 adult fiction titles circulated, 138 periodicals issued, and new subscribers. Finances cover fines on overdue books and non-resident charges.
A special election on July 21 asks voters to create a three member Park Commission to oversee city parks. The commission would certify a tax up to 2.5 mills, fund park improvements, lighting, seating, and lawns, and set salaries not exceeding 40 per year per commissioner. The measure seeks to improve neglected parks and provide recreation spaces, with women currently ineligible to vote on the question. Polls will be open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ellsworth Richardson received a painful blow to the stomach when a rogue double tree on a team pulling hay at his farm east of town broke. He was knocked down but conscious, with an arm cut from a broken clevis. Doctors feared internal injury but later reports say he is improving and may be OK after recovery.
The city council met Tuesday with full attendance and approved remodeling the dilapidated city marshal residence north of the city hall using old materials and some new ones. Budgets showed electrical receipts of 2837.09 and expenditures of 2186.16, with six light customers and one power customer added that month. Wickhart pool room operators sought a partial license refund for the quarter ending June 30, which the council granted in part.
Cyrenus Cole of Cedar Rapids owns 320 acres bought 25 years ago for little. A recent sale of nearby land at 600 dollars per acre would net him about 90000 dollars, but he refuses 280 dollars per acre now, aiming for higher value as urged by his Dutch-born mother.
Sealed bids are requested for supplying coal to Pella Public School for the 1919 20 term in Franklin County Iowa. Bids must be received by August 11 at noon. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. D G Gosselink Secretary
The notice urges residents in favor of a real town to live in to awaken to the situation and discusses turnout. It contrasts supporters who will vote with those who favor parks but won’t spend time going to the polls, urging neighbors to speak up and persuade others to vote on election day.
Obituary notes F W Brinkhoff a longtime Pella resident born in Germany and active in community growth. He arrived around 1860 at eighteen, built a business and invested in property, served as township clerk city council member and school board member, and influenced public square tree planting and local improvements.
An old moving picture promo argues a health and accident policy priced at 10c a day can protect families. It cites a widow and destitute children, claims paid in Pella, and notes a list of Hollebrands with amounts, urging readers to act before misfortune strikes.
Mrs P Rus, aged 76 years and 6 months, died at her home in Pella at 4 00 p m Friday July 11 1919 after a prolonged illness caused by liver trouble She leaves six sons and one daughter Funeral services were held Monday July 14 at 2 30 at the First Christian Reformed Interment was at Oakwood cemetery.
Word reached Pella of the death at his Bully home from cancer. Henry VanderKroll, 65, was the brother-in-law of John Bilscott and uncle of Miss Gertrude Varenkamp. Details on the time of death and funeral were not learned.
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