Cheese Factory Proposed for Pella Boost to City
Local discussion in Pella centers on building a cheese factory to boost the economy. Arie Brouwer calls it feasible, with hundreds of pounds daily and a southeastern Iowa cheese market. The Chamber of Commerce forms a committee to study feasibility, seeks investors to form a stock company, create jobs, and revive the town’s industrial growth.
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Pella
Arie Brouwer
Iowa
Chamber
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Brouwer
Chamber of Commerce
Squire Vander Syde Does Not Get Fee
At midnight Tuesday Justice of Peace Jacob Vander Syde awoke to two young couples seeking marriage. The license, issued in Mahaska county, was not valid here, so he refused ceremony and instructed them to obtain a license in Peoria Leighton OsKaloosa or another town. The squire lost sleep and expected payment for the interrupted night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of Peace
Jacob Vander Syde
Mahaska
Peoria
Leighton
Oskaloosa
Circus Day Draws Crowds In Pella
Monday brought a big turnout for circus day in Pella with two performances on North Main street. The John Willander company directed the show offering a dime admission and reservable seats. Children enjoyed Jumbo and the monkeys while adults recalled childhood days and praised the value of the entertainment.
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Pella
North Main Street
John Willander
Spencer to lease hospital to Benedictine Sisters
The Spencer council weighs leasing the municipal hospital to the Benedictine Sisters of the Roman Catholic church if built. If turned over, the hospital would continue as a municipal facility funded by the sisterhood at no cost to the city. The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld the state board of conservation’s right to construct a public pier at West Okoboji’s Arnolds Park after a four-year legal battle with an adjacent amusement owner.
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Spencer
Iowa Supreme Court
State Board of Conservation
West Okoboji Lake
Arnolds Park
A L. Peck
County Reports Surprise Saving in Six Month Expenses
Marion county taxpayer costs show a six month report with warrants down by $43,362.84 and general fund expenses reduced from $164,846.11 to $121,123.27 year over year. The auditor and other offices cut costs with reductions varying by office from $204.72 to $2,102.67, reflecting campaign promises of lower public spending and steady administration.
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Marion County
Supervisors
Auditor's
Lyle Langebartels
Knoxville
Doughman
Bussey
George Heerema
Pella
Loren Bane
Pleasantville
Johnnie Krizman
Melcher
Glenn Long
Pershing
Boxing Night at Oskaloosa Fair Grounds Card
Boxing fans will pack the Oskaloosa fair grounds pavilion next Tuesday July 25 for 88 rounds of bouts. Tuffy Diol of Omaha weighing 180 pounds meets Billy Thompson of Waterloo at 1868 pounds in one match. Santos Reyes of Centerville at 140 pounds faces Billy Wire of Omaha at 138 pounds in another. The program includes 44 rounds of preliminaries promising strong entertainment.
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Oskaloosa Fair Grounds Pavilion
Tuffy Diol
Omaha
Billy Thompson
Waterloo
Santos Reyes
Centerville
Billy Wire
Land Bank Loans Advertised in Omaha Area
An issue highlights Federal Farm Bank loans via the Omaha Land Bank with Elbert Van Maanen as local representative. He offers farmer consultations at the Security Bank building to discuss needs and terms.
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Federal Farm Bank
Omaha Land Bank
Elbert van Maanen
Federal Land Bank
Security Bank
van Maanat
Beer Permits Contention At Council Meet
The council clashed over a proposal to grant ten days vacation without pay for City Night plant employees, split along old versus new council lines. Mayor Fultz cast the deciding vote against it. A heated debate over revoking Elmer Hartgraves South End restaurant’s beer license followed, with Dixson calling for thorough investigation and police protection concerns raised. The council scheduled August 1 for hearings on the proposed tax levy and budget of 24,593 dollars.
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Crity Nght
Hoeksema
Fultz
Hartgraves
Elmer Hartgraves
Southend
Dixson
Alderman Dixson
South End
South Pella
Otley Ladies to Hold Annual Bazaar
The Ladies Aid Society of the Otley Reformed Church will stage their annual bazaar on Wednesday afternoon August 2. The sale offers useful articles and invites all to attend for a social afternoon at the church.
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Society of the Otley Reformed Church
Willing Will Good Will Tour By Local Band
Last Wednesday evening a group of business men accompanied the Pella band to Sully for a concert on the square. Dr. G H Lankelma president of the Chamber of Commerce spoke, thanking locals for turning out to a large crowd. The group hopes for a larger turnout in Harvey tonight and calls for united support.
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Pella
Sully
G. H. Lankelma
Chamber of Commerce
Harvey
Letter Carriers Adopt Shorter Tuesday Wednesday Schedule
Local city mail carriers will work five hours on Tuesday and Wednesday each week instead of eight hours. This change allows nine days furlough without pay. There will be only two business deliveries on those days and one or two residential deliveries depending on area workload.
World’s Fair Costs Seen Low by Local Paper Boy
A Register-Tribune paper carrier reports Century of Progress attendance for three days cost him $7.20. He claims a YMCA room at $1.00 per day and reasonable meals, arguing expenses can stay low for visitors who travel frugally.
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Chicago
Register-Tribune
Robbery at Hotel Pella Strikes Cash Drawer
Sometime Monday between 3 and 7 PM a person ransacked the Hotel Pella cash drawer and stole 17 dollars. Worker Woodrow Kooyman on duty did not notice any suspicious individuals as the manager Burdick was away en route to Aurora. Guests include Dr. George A. Baitsell of Yale and Mrs. John Baitsell of Fremont, along with Will and Mrs. Van Buren on vacation returning to duties at the Home For the Day.
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Hotel Pella
Woodrow Kooyman
Mr. Burdick
Aurora
Nebr
George A. Baitsell
Yale University
John Baitsell
Fremont
Iowa
Sunnyside
Will van Buren
Newton
Albia
Great Century of Progress at Chicago Exposition
A reader recounts attending the Century of Progress World’s Fair in Chicago. The report notes low admission costs, most exhibits free, and extensive sights from electrical displays to state halls. It praises the lakefront site, pleasant weather, nearby hotels, and affordable meals, encouraging a weeklong visit.
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Chicago
Twelfth Street
Avenue of Flags of All Nations
Union
Marion County Fair Announces Entertaining Prize Events
The Marion county fair unveils a lively program with novelty races and prize lists. Highlights include pie eating, mule team and running races, kittenball tournament, and a strong 4-H exhibit. Organizers name judges, race formats, and rules while stressing audience interest and county-wide participation. The 4-H displays feature baby beeves, purebred beef heifers, sows and litters, poultry, and a notable poultry breeders exhibit guided by County Agent Walter L. Brown.
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Jack West
James Colling
Robert Hayes
North America
Marion County
Walter L. Brown
Leland Croll
Marion County Poultry Breeders’ Association
Canned Meat Stolen From Cellar
A county notice reports canned meat stolen from a cellar at a farm. The brief description mentions an unnamed male suspect and a request for information leading to recovery. Authorities urge anyone with tips to contact local law enforcement.
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Squire Vander Syde
Anton Dvorak
Spillville
Turkey River
West
Amana
Kline
McGregor
St. Louis
G. K. Dice
Tipton
Dice
Mae Zornes
Marshalltown
Robert Bickel
Cedar Rapids
Bickle
Hessen
Germany
Carey
Sioux City
Charles
Gordon
California
Lina Severs
Ft. Dodge
Helen Chase
H. C. Kings
Chase
Belle Plaine
Barkey
J. J. Link
Guttenberg
Link
Richard Heckle
John Kersten
E. M. Kersten
Fort Dodge
Texas
Osky Fair Grounds
Harry Doc
Leloca
Otley Ladies
Local Paper
Century of Progress
S. Ww. Hartley
Lake Michigan
United States
Marion County Fair
Reese Rading
Wayne Covey
D. Ward
Noas
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