Pella merchants launch bold progress drive
Local business leaders unite to boost Pella into a model community. Citizens urged to cooperate as merchants pledge support and announce a yearlong campaign guided by Bennet Brown Corp. Rev. Derbyshire buys a new Essex coach and drives it to Town Falls.
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Pella
the Chronicle
United Business and
Bennet Brown Corporation of
Chicago
Chronicle
George M. Derbyshire
Essex
Pella Motor Co
Town Falls
Small portion of roads carries most Maine traffic
The Bureau of Public Roads and Maine State Highway Commission report that 7.1 percent of Maine’s primary road mileage carries 53.4 percent of traffic while 18.4 percent of the primary system carries 38.7 percent. Overall 1.3 percent of total mileage serves more than a fifth of traffic. The focus remains on Federal aid and state system improvements.
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Bureau of Public Roads
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Maine
Bureau
Maine State Highway Commission
Rock Island Excursion Pleases Pella Travelers
The Rock Island line ran an excursion Sunday from Pella to Keokuk with Des Moines riders. Two trains carried 42 Pella tickets sold, followed a Mississippi boat ride to Ft. Madison, and a ride through the Keokuk power dam locks. Returns reached Pella at 12:45 a.m. Monday amid reports of strong satisfaction and talk of a future trip.
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Rock Island
Keokuk
The
Chronicle
Pella
Des Moines
Mississippi
Ft. Madison
Former Pella Pastor Dies in Ottumwa
Rev. W. H. Dillon, a retired Iowa Conference minister, died early Saturday morning July 18 1925 at his Ottumwa home. He served Eddyville Pella and Martinsburg in Iowa since 1892 until retirement two years ago. A short service was held at his Ottumwa residence at 1 30 pm Monday, with a longer service at the Agency M E church at 2 30 pm followed by burial there.
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W. H. Dillon
Ottumwa
Iowa
Eddyville
Pella
Martinsburg
M. E
Agency
Oskaloosa Herald
Firemen Seek Lease Renewal at City Reservoir
The Knoxville Fire Department asks for renewal of its lease on the city reservoir used for water and ice. Since 1915 firemen funded and fenced the site, shared costs with businessmen, and stocked black bass with federal help. Lease lapsed in 1920 and renewal faces opposition arguing public fishing rights. Journal urges honoring fire department efforts and protecting their rights to the fish and premises.
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Knoxville Fire Department
City
New City
Fire Department
U. S. Bureau of Fisheries
Dowell
Knoxville Journal
Alfalfa Tour Shows Progress in Marion County
The alfalfa tour across Marion County attracted over 300 farmers. Five farms demonstrated alfalfa merits, soil acidity issues, and lime stone use, with tours to Wint Proffitt Pleasantville, Chrismore Indiana, Huffman Knoxville, Grundman north of Pella, and Van Roekel Red Rock. Interest spiked as limestone orders and soil tests surged, signaling rising adoption of alfalfa and lime applications.
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Marion County
Wint Proffitt
Pleasantville
Pearl Chrismore
Indiana Township
Chrismore
Huffman Bros
Knoxville
Frank Hoffman
Hoffman Bros
Ralph Grundman
Pella
Red Rock
A. T. van Roekel
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau News
Fox Terriers Kill Large Rat Litter on Farm
On the E. J. Schroeder farm near LeMars in Plymouth County two fox terriers owned by neighbor F. M. Worth killed a bushel basket full of rats, 168 counted, plus more under the crib not tallied. An eye witness said the dogs were exhausted after the strenuous work and caring for litters of six puppies each.
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E. J. Schroeder
LeMars
Plymouth County
F. M. Worth
Shoe sale draws crowds to Fred Van Rheenen shop
Fred Van Rheenen's shoe store has hosted a busy sale week with a large opening on Saturday. Real bargains are attracting customers from near and far, making the rush continue as advertised deals bring in shoppers.
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Fred van Rheenen
Ice Cream Social At Porterville Cemetery Aid Draws Crowd
The ice cream social held at the Ver Ploegh grove north of town Friday evening by the ladies of the Porterville Cemetery Aid society drew a big crowd and was enjoyable and profitable.
Lubberden couple mark twenty fifth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Peter Lubberden of the southeast of Pella celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Friday July 17 with a gathering of friends and relatives a big feast and reception of useful presents The Chronicle joins in congratulating them on this important life event.
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Peter Lubberden
Pella
Sunday School Meeting at Lower Grove Church
Lower Grove church northeast of Pella hosted a Sunday gathering led by H. L. Van Dellen. Attending were the Lower Grove Greenwood and Riverside Sunday schools with speakers Rev. E. J. Evans and Rev. Charles D. Mattox. Miss Henrietta Green and Miss Anna Nelson demonstrated summer Bible school work under the American Sunday School Association. Music by the Greenwood nine piece orchestra highlighted the program.
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Lower Grove
Pella
H. L. van Dellen
Greenwood
Riverside
E. J. Evans
Oskaloosa
Charles D. Mattox
Lakonta U. B
Henrietta Green
Buffalo Center
Anna Nelson
Westbrook
Minnesota
American Sunday School Association
Greenwood Nine Piece Orchestra
Pella Team Loses First Ball Game
A Pella ball team, built from players who had attended college, played its first match Friday afternoon at Central College athletic field. Sully led 6 to 4 after a late rally, erasing a 4 to 1 deficit in the eighth inning. Pella had few games in two years, with plans to grow enthusiasm for the sport this season.
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Pella
Sully
Central College Athletic Field
City Council Plans Sewers For Much Of Town
The council spent most of Tuesday night approving a sanitary sewer extension under direction from engineers. Streets to be served were decided with aims to finish before ground freezes, with 10 000 to 12 000 feet of pipe expected. A North town petition to open fenced alleys was referred for study. A water bill rebate request from Buerkens Manufacturing was denied. Ideal Pharmacy licensed to sell cigarettes. Next year’s tax levies set for hearing. Central Park Cafe installed a powerful dining room fan improving air quality and drawing steady business during hot days.
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K. Verrips
Buerkens Manufacturing Co
Ideal Pharmacy
Legion Picnic at Grundman Grove Draws Strong Turnout
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary hosted a Friday picnic at R. S. Grundman’s grove with ample food and drink. Volunteers led by president Miss Hoeksema prepared sandwiches, potato salad, olives, pickles, lemonade, coffee, and desserts while members competed in games and a treasure hunt. Citations for valor were awarded to Doc Lankelma and Bert Holst, with baseball standouts Paul Boertje Tom Constantine and Diller Van der Ploeg noted. The event aimed to become an annual affair after last year’s bad weather.
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American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
R. S. Grundman
McWilliams
Pippel
van Niewaal
Vanden Berg
Miss Hoeksema
Doc Lankelma
Bert Holst
Paul Boertje
Tom Constantine
Diller van der Ploeg
George Ver Steeg
Legion
Young People Travel to Iowa Falls for Baptist Assembly
Rev. George M. Derbyshire and family lead a church group to Iowa Falls for the Iowa Baptist Assembly. Several youths depart Tuesday with more to go next week. participants include Bob Goodhart, George Richardson, Welsh Richardson, Earl Dykstra, Ruth Lautenbach, Margaret Cochran, Dorothy Gambell, and Viretta Van Zante. Mrs. J. T. Van Zante drives a carload staying through the week. Herman Bauman later returns home. The event runs this week and next with addresses, lectures, Bible study, and recreation drawing many Baptist youths and adults.
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George M. Derbyshire
Iowa Falls
Iowa Baptist Assembly
Tuesay
Bob Goodhart
George and Welsh Richardson
Earl Dykstra
Ruth Lautenbach
Margaret Cochrane
Dorothy Gambell
Viretta van Zante
J. T. van Zante
Herman Bauman
Womanless Wedding Tonight and Tomorrow at Pella High
A womanless wedding comedy staged at the Pella High School Auditorium starts at 8 15 p m tonight and tomorrow with a cast of 70 businessmen playing feminine roles. Mayor Fultz appears as the Bride in tuelle and orange blossoms, drawing large crowds. The play, directed by Sympson Levie Co and sponsored by the Women's Club, promises strong laughs. tickets are on sale at The Vans Shoe Store.
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Pella High School
Mayor Fultz
Tuelle
Woman's Club
Sympson Levie Co
2 Vans
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 for European School District No 3 in Marion County Iowa. Plans may be examined at the bank. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. E G Roorda Secretary Route 1 Pella Iowa.
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Pella National Bank
Marion County
Iowa
E. G. Roorda
Pella
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