City Council Proceedings Reach Few Major Actions
The mid month meeting yielded light business with committee plans to extend the eastern coal bin at the light plant to the railroad. A chicken ordinance moved to second reading while a poll tax law aimed at evaders and wage attachments was introduced. Reappointed were Rev. J Wesselink and W A Young to the library board. C W Dennis will attend a police convention at Waterloo. The board of health condemned privies and vaults in several blocks to curb typhoid and fly nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light and Water Committee
Rev. J. Wesselink
W. A. Young
Library Board
C. W. Dennis
Waterloo
South
Pella
Typhoid deaths mark trio in early 20th century
Clarence Van Maren aged 19 dies at Main Street home from typhoid fever amid an early epidemic. funeral at Baptist Church with Rev. J. E. Ward and Rev. Albert Vander Ploeg, Oakwood cemetery. Peter A Sels 49 dies of typhoid on University Street. services at First Reformed Church, Oakwood burial. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors for aid after George D. Croll’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence van Maren
N. van Maren
Main Street
Ray
Paul
Des Wele
Harold
The
Baptist Church
J. E. Ward
Albert Vander Ploeg
Oakwood Cemetery
Sels
Peter A. Sels
University Street
Mr. Sels
Pella
George D. Croll
Notice of Teacher Examination in Knoxville Iowa 1920
Regular teacher examination scheduled in the office of the County Superintendent Knoxville Iowa on Wednesday Thursday and Friday July 28 29 and 30 1920 beginning promptly at eight o clock a m Mae Goldizen Co Bapt All those wishing work in the Canning Factory this season both men and women will please give their names to the PHLLA CANNING COMPANY ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
Phlla Canning Company
Local Swindle Drains $150 From Newton Bank
A stranger used a Detroit drawn check payable to himself to deposit at a Newton bank, bought goods with a check, and then disappeared. The Detroit check later bounced marked no funds, leaving the Newton bank out $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Newton
Leans Triumph Over Fats in Charity Baseball Game
A Thursday charity ball game between the Leans and the Fats drew a crowded crowd and raised nearly $100 for the Women's Federated Club. The Leans dominated as the real Fats, including Case Dieleman and Doc Fultz, were removed early. a late score correction swapped 13 for 11 in favor of the Leans after darkness halted play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seans
Fats
Case Dieleman
Doc Fultz
Frank Stubenrauch
Fat and Lean Field Meet Draws Pella Crowd
Pella residents anticipate a hearty field meet at Central College grounds next Wednesday afternoon. Fat men race among themselves while leaners tackle the fats in wrestling, tug of war, and other events. Admission is about 25 cents for adults and 20 cents for children, with proceeds funding the Women's Federated Club park improvements and broader town projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Central College
Abconts
Women’s Federated Club
Coal Bid Sealed for Pella School District Furnishings
Sealed bids for furnishing lump coal to the Pella School District will be received by the secretary up to noon August 9 1920. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 30 31 D Gosselink, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Rock Island Train Service Schedule Fragment
Local freight and passenger details appear with times and station reminders for the Rock Island service. The note specifies arrivals and freight handling for locals and passengers, referencing Wabash timetable and Howell Iowa partial data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Burglars Loot Pella Rail Depots and Otley Store
Thieves entered the Rock Island freight house in Pella on Friday night and carried off about two hundred dollars worth of goods. They pried open cash boxes in the waiting and ticket areas, opened packages including a trunk and traveling bag, and stole a case of hats and an automobile tire. A tool found at the passenger depot links the break to a stolen Overland car from Knoxville. The Vriezelaar store in Otley was also broken into. Notices went out to nearby towns seeking suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Pella
C. F. Dykstra
Ben Blommers
Peter van Vark
Knoxville
Vriezelaar
Otley
Local Social Notes Add A Guest List From Pella
Leighton Bess Onstine returned home Friday after a weeks visit with aunt Mrs. C. Voss in Peoria. Mrs. W. E B. Houk and daughter of Pella visited Thursday at the Green dyke home. Mrs. J. Veenstra hosted a group of girls Friday afternoon in honor of Minnie Veenstra of Des Moines. Rev. W. Groenendyk of Chicago visited Friday with his father. W. M. Veithuizen sold his lot to Lacey Rickey for 1000 dollars. Rickey plans a new bungalow. July 19 a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fleck. Mrs. E. Dykstra and daughter Margaret of Pella visited Monday afternoon with Mrs. R. Vroom. The Willing Workers Society meets Tuesday at the home of Miss Angeline De Cook. Mr. and Mrs. J. Sedrel and son Artie visited Tuesday at Ben Zuuk’s near Addyville. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Van Houweling of Pella visited Monday evening with their daughter, Mrs. J. Den Adel. J. Brower shipped a carload of hogs to Chicago Tuesday. Mrs. B. Heerema of Pella visiting at Yelle Heerema’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Onstine
C. Voss
Peoria
W. E B. Houk
Pella
Greendyke
Roy Fleck
E. Dykstra
Margaret of
R. Vroom
Willing Workers Society
Misa Angeline de Cook
Church Notes First Christian Reformed Sunday Services
Sunday 7 30 p m sermon The Necessity of Personal Salvation and How it is Met Acts 16 30 31 Sunday school 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10 45 Evening Worship 7 30 The pulpit will be supplied next Sunday by Rev Wm M Fouts a graduate of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Ky Pulpit committee extends a cordial invitation to services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Fouts
Southern Baptisl Theological Seminary
Louisville
Kentucky
Monroe Band Delights Pella Audience With Concert
The Monroe Band played in Pella Friday evening to a large crowd. Director Henry Ver Steeg and Carl Byers of Pella sang solos while two lady saxophonists wowed the audience. Locals praised the concert as among the season’s best, noting Helrie’s boast of a great Monroe band was well justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Pella
Henry Ver Steeg
Carl Byers
Helrie
Monro
EQUIPPED FOR BUSINESS Doctor Fankhauser Opens Pella Chiropractic Office
We visited the office of Dr. A. P. Fankhauser who recently located in Pella. He occupies four rooms above the post office, fitted for his chiropractic practice. A Palmer School graduate from Davenport, he served in the medical corps during the war at army camps in the southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Fankhauser
Pella
Palmer School
Davenport
Ohio
United States
Tomatoes Dying In Mahaska Co Cause Identified
Prof Fitch reports tomato plant death near Fremont Iowa likely root rot linked to fungal pathogens and adjacent potato and tomato cultivation. Advice urges crop rotation avoid planting tomatoes after potatoes, diversify with two other crops, and ensure well drained sandy loam. If root rot occurs, remove all potatoes and tomatoes for three years or relocate garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Thurman
Mahaska Farm Bureau
C. L. Fitch
Extension
Iowa State College
Freemont
Iowa
Thurman
Fremont
Ames
Department of Plant Pathology
Mahaska County
Prof. Fitch
Chautauqua Opens With Music Talk in Pella
On a sunny opening day in 1920 Pella crowds filled the big tent for Chautauqua. The Craven Family performed a dozen instruments with a quartet of young ladies and strong soloist, followed by D. Lee Fitzpatrick on The Power of Song. The program included two lectures and another concert in the evening. The Junior Chautauqua drew many children, while some advertising gaps caused initial confusion about schedules and venues. The Willmer Company presented talks by Sarah Mildred Willmer on wartime France, plus soloists, with Miss Willmer sharing frontline experiences and dangers faced, including gas exposure and near shell casualties. The piece argues for broad local support and a stronger organizing presence to sustain Chautauqua in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven
D. Lee Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Pella
Chautauqua
Travers-Wick
Ada Burke
Oskaloosa
Willmer
Sarah Mildred Willmer
Bottle Cast Into Des Moines River Reaches After 18 Years
A bottle cast into the Des Moines River at Des Moines on July 9 1902 by Everett Nolon was found July 17 1920 by Ike Gaass at Howell pumping station. The note mentions the river stage at 16 feet and recalls a wet July 1902 with floods. The bottle traveled roughly 100 miles downstream over 18 years, a slow journey by modern standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Gaass
Des Moines
Howell
Gaass
County Bridge
Big Band Concert at Monroe Park Dedication Night
A Thursday evening concert in Monroe features the Pella and Monroe bands at the new band stand in the park. The Women's Federated Club serves ice cream and cake with proceeds to the walk fund. Reserved for a cor dial invitation. rain date set for the following evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Monroe
Pellaeople
Public Library Needs Support Across America
American Library Association reports from its Colorado Springs conference call for higher salaries and staffing. Librarians cite war-era wage losses, shortage of assistants, and push for broader pay scales to attract and keep talent. News notes the Books for Everybody fund aims to improve library extensio n nationwide and New York City workers seek a share of a $5 million city pay raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Amercan Library Association
Carnegie-Viersen Library
Colorado Springs
Chalmers Hadley
Denver Public
Libra-rians
American Library Association
Brary
New York City
New York Public Library
Chautauqua Week Continues With Daily Pro grams
The Chautauqua runs through Saturday featuring daily programs with broad variety. Season ticket holders have already received value, and remaining events promise clear profit for attendees.
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Council
Board OF Health
van Maren
Swindles Newton Bank
COAL
D. G. Gosselink
Manner Anweneonene
Leighton
Mahaska CO
Otek
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