Burglars Taken Near Realnor in Pella Case
Burglars who entered the freight depot and Van Zante's in Pella were chased after a wrecked Ford on the road near Parker. Three men were captured around Reasner. one identified as Chas Witcutt from Des Moines. Two others released. Witcutt jailed in Knoxville later. prior post office robbery suspected. Agricultural notes urge sheep clubs. Bradley Knitting Company promotes youth sheep programs nationwide.
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van Zante
Pella
Parker
Pexse
Marshalskford
John de Cook
Sigw
Reasner
Chas. Witcutt
Des Moines
John Brady
Mason, Mo
Kansas City
Bert Glover
Wilcott
Knoxville
Pleasantville
First Band Concert Delights Large Pella Crowd
The New Pella Band held its first park concert to a large audience. The program featured popular airs and closed with a drum march, pistol shots, Old Glory raised, and The Star Spangled Banner. Director Henry Ver Steeg received credit for the arrangement and startup efforts. The band has practiced three weeks and will improve further before the next performance, though many members have left to join the army or navy.
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Pella
Henry Ver Steeg
Army
Navy
More Sheep Wool and Food Demand Rise
The article argues sheep are essential for humanitys needs of food clothing and shelter and notes their long cultural history. It cites a decline in American sheep numbers over twenty years yet a rise in wool consumption to six hundred million pounds, with producers earning strong profits from sheep and wool despite production lag.
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Agricultural College
Bradley Knitting Company
Delavan
Wis
United States
Anthony Gould
Bradley Sheep Club
America
Library Board Met In Regular Meeting
The Pella library board met Monday evening with three new members Rev J Wesselink Mrs H J Rhynsburger and Mrs Geo F Sadler hosting. A librarian report cited repairs awnings a new typewriter chair tips books rebound and furnace work before cold weather with a possible electric fan for summer comfort. A further meeting next Monday will review matters and officers for the year.
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Pella Library Board
Geo. F. Sadler
J. Wesselink
H. J. Rhynsburger
Ordinance Replaces Library Trustees Structure in Pella Iowa
City of Pella adopts Ordinance No 188 repealing No 134 and establishes a seven member Public Library Board to be appointed by the Mayor with council approval. The ordinance takes effect after passage and publication. Mayor H J Vanden Berg signs, City Clerk A C Kuyper attests, adopted July 17, 1917.
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Pella
Towa
H. J. Vanden Berg
Second Church Calls Pastor Elias Thompson from Hastings
At a congregational meeting of the Second Reformed church a call was extended to Rev. Elias Thompson of Hastings N Y to become pastor. Thompson is a nephew of the churchs first pastor Rev Abraham Thompson and a cousin of Mrs B H Langorak. A wired message to him seeks a speedy decision.
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Second Reformed Church
Elias Thompson
Hastings
Hudson, N. Y
Thompson
Abraham Thompson
Pella
B. H. Langorak
Ladies Auxiliary Seeks Members At Central College
Alocal call urges young ladies of Pella to join the Ladies Auxiliary of Central College. Any female resident may become a member with fifty cents, as the committee aims to recruit many for the group that pledges help and school spirit for Central and Pella. July is nearing its end. act now to support the effort.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Central College
Pella
Central
Volunteers Mobilized for War Service Reserve
The Department of Labor launches a plan to mobilize adult male volunteers for all necessary war work in public and private employments. Volunteers enroll in the United States Public Service Reserve to be matched with jobs, receive enrollment certificates and badges, and be notified of opportunities in the national interest. The reserve invites those with training and capacity to serve to participate and aid general welfare during the war emergency.
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Department of Labor
United States Public Service Reserve
United States Department of Labor
Department of
Labor organizes United States Public Service Reserve
The Labor movement creates the United States Public Service Reserve to connect citizens eager to serve with rising war demands. Offices opened at 1712 I Street, Washington, and enrollment has begun. applications may be directed to the Department of Labor in Washington.
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United States Public Service Reserve
Kington
Department of Labor
I Street
Washington, D. C
Pella District Fair to Be Held September Fourth Though Early
The premium list of the Pella District Fair is being printed at the Chronicle office. The fair will run September 4 to 7 with promise of a fine exhibit and better weather, aided by cooperation from Secretary A. W. De Bruyn and local officers.
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Pella
Chronicle
A. W. de Bruyn
Semi Monthly Council Meeting Sets New Legislation
City council met with full attendance as Alderman Van Doorninck reported tractor damage to three south side crossings and a bill to recover the loss was prepared. An ordinance to set seven members on the Library board was introduced and passed. The electric department reported June receipts of 1,769.16 and expenditures of 1,736.39 with two new light customers. Bonds totaling over 3,000 were paid from county treasurer funds. A sanitary district ordinance was read for the entire city to clean and flush streets. Superintendent Gaass proposed a new electric rate schedule, but it was sent back for revision to avoid wasteful consumption. The council authorized publishing their proceedings in city newspapers. Trees in the park were to be trimmed. Weather notes referenced hail damage and crop estimates for corn, oats, wheat, barley, flax, hay, alfalfa, and pastures across multiple counties. GEO. M. CHAPPEL, Director.
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van Doorninck
Marion County
Suprintendnt Gaass
Committee On
Change at American House in Pella
W S McCall who ran the American House for three and a half months turned over the property to J M Cox and Mrs T W Cox who now manage it themselves McCall came from Creston on April 1 and left Pella this week Guests praised his service and many regret the change Mrs Cox previously managed the hotel with success and is expected to continue in the same dependable manner
Dry Order 18 Prohibits Liquor Transport To Dry Territory
Washington July 14. Justice Department instructions ban every form of liquor transportation to dry territory. Applies to on person, common carrier, private conveyance or baggage as issued to United States attorneys nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Justice
Weekly Bulletin of Iowa Weather and Crop Service 1917
The report notes below normal temperatures but adequate warmth and sun for rapid corn growth. Dry cool conditions favor small grain with rust gone, straw short but heads filling well. Harvest of oats rye barley winter wheat advances from south to central. Haying satisfactory with sparse clover, corn remains small yet growing and fields are clean.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Des Moines
Iowa
Pella Women Organize Defense Committee
Pella women formed the Women’s Committee of the National Council of Defense in a meeting in the women’s rest room. Mrs. C F Aschenbrenner chaired, with officers Mrs. H P Scholte as vice chair, Mrs. H P Vander Meulen as secretary, and Mrs. Fred Carpenter as treasurer. The group aims to register women and organize rapid, informed action for the war crisis. The local women were the first in the county to organize.
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Pella
National Council of Defense
C. F. Aschenbrenner
Lake Prairie Township
Burberry
Aschenbrenner
H. P. Scholte
H. P. Vander Meulen
Fred Carpenter
College Notes From Madison Summer Work Crews
Letters from Miss Graham and Miss Greiner praise work at Madison this summer. Carl A. Hillyer visited Pella and HigWatha Kane before returning to Grand Junction Colorado, where he leads a successful school of music. Professor Bosch, away for Central College duties, had a car accident but no injuries. Recitales featured Frances Vander Linden James Mowe Marion Frush Richard Bailey Harriett Frush Gertrude Klein Fern Smith. Summer music school is well attended with growing interest and new piano student Effie May Sadler begins study. The push for new members in college gains momentum. women from country towns urged to join via phone to committee members.
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Graham
Greiner
Madison
Carl A. Hillyer
Pella
Higwatha
Kane
Grand Junction
Colo
Carl
Central
Bosch
Central College
Beng
Sadler
Frances Vander Linden
James Mowe
Marion Frush
Richard Bailey
Harriett Frush
Gertrude Klein
Fern Smith
Marie van Zee
Brinkman
Prayer Meeting For Boys Going To War At Frat Reformed
A strong prayer meeting was held at Frat Reformed church to support boys enlisting for the war. Rev J Wes aelink led, Prof G F Sadler directed the music, and a large attendance filled the room. Weekly sessions were planned each Tuesday at 8:00 pm with invites to other churches.
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Frat Reformed
J. Wesaelink
G. F. Sadler
County Teachers Examination Notice in Iowa
The regular teachers examination will be held in the county superintendent's office in Knoxville Iowa on July 28 29 and 27 with a supplemental examination to follow at the college in Ny 28 26 8 percent protected by the state board of education and county authorities.
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Knoxville
Iowa
The
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Geo. M. Chappel
J. M. Cox
W. Cox
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