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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
5
In Pella, citizens rejected a proposed two and a half mill levy for park improvements, a result seen as temporary with observers predicting a resurgence after women gain the vote. Ward splits showed opposition strongest in Fourth Ward, with mixed support in First and Third Wards.
First Christian Reformed Rev G G Haan will preach at both services. Baptist Church schedules preaching at 10 46 am and 8 00 pm Sunday School 9 30 am Junior B Y P A 7 00 pm The pastor will preach at both services.
Mr and Mrs E T Metz were away visiting relatives when a burglar entered their Peace Street home through a rear window hidden by grapevines. He rifled bureau drawers and dressers but reportedly took only a revolver, leaving the baby's bank untouched and the pantry undisturbed. Local boy witness said a tramp had asked for food earlier. Police trace not yet found.
A Sunday morning blaze destroyed H B McVeigh’s grain elevator and warehouse in New Sharon, Iowa, likely incendiary in origin. Estimated loss nears $40,000. fire departments from New Sharon and Oskaloosa fought the flames, saving adjacent structures and the lumber yard, with insurance covering the remains and hopes to rebuild.
Invitations issued for the wedding of Gary Vogelaar and Wilhelmina Koelman on August 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Third Reformed church. About seventy guests to attend with a church dining room dinner hosted by Central College Ladies Auxiliary under Mrs. G. F. Sadier and Mrs. H. P. Vander Meulen.
A general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday evening July 26 at 8 30. Every member is urged to be present. P H Kuyper president.
The Lake Geneva site hosts the International Training School for Sunday school leadership at Conference Point along with YMCA and other training efforts. In 1912 1918 acquisitions created extensive facilities with multiple halls a dormitory and lake frontage. This year about 400 attended a 10 day program with full 14 days planned next year.
Sealed bids will be received for supplying the Pella Public schools with coal for 1919 20 in Franklin county Illinois and Iowa coal. All bids must be in by August 11 at noon. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. D Gosselink Secretary.
Market and grain figures corrected by Van der Zyl Bros and Pella Produce Co. Steers bring 10.00 to 13.00 per cwt while butcher stock ranges 6.00 to 10.00 per cwt and 19.00 to 21.00 per cwt. Prices also show 1.00 to 1.75 and 1.90 to 2.10 per bit, with 68 cents per bit noted. Produce section lists packing stock butter with crude, unread data remaining.
The Cedar Rapids Republican editorialized contrasting Pella and Knoxville, praising Pella for hustle and industry while Knoxville is faulted for chasing state institutions. It notes Pella’s factories and a lack of dependence on courthouses, railroads, or grand schemes, inviting editor Sighrenass to Knoxville to see local ventures.
The Pella Band will travel to Knoxville Friday evening next week to give a concert. It is hoped Knoxville residents may hear the Pella band soon in return. Such exchanges began years ago and have brought enjoyment to music fans in both communities.
The Rock Island railroad urges careful crossing practices after an accident last Wednesday. It calls on drivers to stop look and listen and to heed safety messages from C F Dykatra and safety education efforts.
The Marion county fair will host a judging contest for boys ages 16 to 19 to win a fully paid trip to the state fair. County agent T. R. Miner urges interested youths to contact the Knoxville county agent by July 29 to arrange instruction and participation details.
T R Miner the first County Agent resigns and will turn the office over to J M Dowell of Bedford Iowa next Monday. Miner served since February 1 1918 and leaves with friends among farmers and townspeople. The transition follows a year when two men shared county agricultural duties until government support ended. Dowell, war veteran and Peace Commission era member, to assume duties as Miner relocates.
Hog-extension men of the U S Department of Agriculture report thousands of pure bred scrubs scattered across the country. They are shifting effort to eliminate inferior pedigreed animals. Pedigrees are valuable to breeders but can mislead farmers new to pure bred hogs who lack judgment to choose animals of good standard type.
An appeal promotes a health and accident policy as a small daily cost to safeguard families. It cites claims paid in Pella, totals over 4.5 million in paid policies, 500 thousand in surplus, and more than twenty six million insurance in force under E. Hollebrands district manager.
The Laidles Aid Society of the Re formed church Otley announces its annual picnic and bazaar on August 6 starting at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited. Secretary Mrs. A. T. Van Houweling.
The wedding of Cassa M Clark to Charles A Marsh took place Tuesday July 22 at 3 00 pm at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs A H Clark in Pella. The bride, a teacher, is among Pella’s notable young women and the groom, formerly Central College student and U S Army, now works with his father in Ainsworth Town. The ceremony was quiet with only immediate relatives present and Rev J E Ward presiding. Best wishes are extended by the Chronicle and friends.
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