Athletic Day Highlights Weekly Carnivn Events
The Wednesday athletic day drew a good crowd as Jake Van Zante led events. Farmers won the tug of war, and Jerry Mikesell defeated Walter Butts in a fifteen minute wrestling match. John Rillahan beat Candy Kitchen Mike, Case Diedeman and Knight raced 100 feet with Knight winning in 22 seconds. The Fat team triumphed 18 to 9 over the Leans in a repeat game, with gate receipts aiding the park fund as plans to improve the area near the railroad track proceed.
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Carnivn
Jake van Zante
Marshal al. Breuklander
Jerry Mikesell
Walter Butts
Mikesell
Butts
John Rillahan
Candy Kitchen Mike
Case Diedeman
Canning Factory Knight
Knight
Case
Fats
Still raid near Dunreath leads to Chimtal arrest
Sheriff Cronkhite's office reports a distillery still found in a Dunreath area house one mile west. Antonio Chiontal surrendered after a raid led to seven of eight gallons of liquor and over 200 gallons of mash being seized. He posted bond and awaits October term higher court proceedings in Knoxville.
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Sheriff Cronkhite
Dunreath
Sheriff’s‘office
Marion County
Sherlock Holmes
Watson
Antonio Chiontal
Tony
Knoxville
Tony Is Haled Before the Bar of Justices
Cit- Agen
Knoxville Express
Moonlight Mission Band to Hold Bake Sale at Holland Market
The Moonlight Mission Band of the First Reformed Church will stage a bake sale Saturday afternoon July 31 at Holland Meat Market. Home made bread cookies cakes and pies will be available along with candied fruit and related treats. Proceeds support church missions and community outreach.
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Moonlight Mission Band
First’ Reformed Church
Holland
Work on Central College Gym Began This Week
Construction started on the Central College gymnasium and chapel with the foundation dug and cement pouring beginning. Delays due to cement shortages eased when a load arrived early in the week. crews began work immediately, targeting a floor area large enough to host multiple sports before winter.
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Central College
Peace Street
Gold Star Post to send commander to Cedar Rapids encampment
Gold Star Post No 89 American Legion held a meeting to decide delegates for the state encampment in Cedar Rapids on September 2 and 3. The commander will attend at the post’s expense. if unavailable, the adjutant will go. A potential single representative is likely due to costs.
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Gold Star Post No
American Legion
Cedar Rapids
Post
Gold Star Post
M. D. McWilliams
Legion National Headquarters
McWilliams
Pola
Legion
Hyns
City Water Is Found All Right
City water tests show no harm from drinking and reassure residents after typhoid fears. Dr. Griswold traced the outbreak to a milk-pump well owned by Van Gorp, which yielded colon bacilli. after suspicions, milk from that source was halted and cases declined, though some new infections may appear from current patients' contacts before the city is rid of the scourge.
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Town City
D. M. Griswold
Griswold
Buttts
Y M C A Secretary Marries In Sioux City Honeymoon Mention
A note from Marion County Y M C A Secretary J Stewart Brown reports his Lake Geneva Summer School work and a July wedding to a Miss Lake near Sioux City. Upon return to Marion County September 1, the couple may settle in Pella or Sioux City as suitable.
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J. Stewart Brown
Marion County
City Y
Sioux City
Lake Geneva
M. Vander Linden
Blue Ride C
Will Fill School Vacancy in Knoxville Election
Delegates from county school districts meet in Knoxville on Friday to elect a new county superintendent after Mrs Mae Goldison resignation. Candidates include Miss Batten, a longtime Knoxville teacher and Drake University education graduate, praised for her ability and popularity with patrons.
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Knoxville
Mae Goldison
Flavis
Waverly
Mi Ot
Miss Batten
Drake University
Des Moines
Chautauqua Proves Good as Season Ends in Deficit-Free Year
The Chautauqua season concluded with satisfactory public response and no deficit, aided by over $600 in season ticket sales for next year. An orchestra delay affected Friday and Saturday programs, but lectures by Major A S Libby and performances by the Kenilworth Players and Sorority Singers received warm reception. Libby urged League of Nations adoption, arguing for broad American involvement and support.
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Des Moines
Kenilworth Players
Martha Stout Trimble
Kentworth Players
Libby
Berlin
League of National
Return from Yellowstone Park Party Reaches Home
Mra J F Dykstra and Miss Mee Thomassen of Pella with Mr and Mrs J and Hammer of Farmer City Indiana returned to Pella Thursday evening from a Montana and Yellowstone National Park trip. They visited Sidney Montana, Cora Meisenbach’s home, then the park and Spokane before continuing home.
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J. F. Dykstra
Mee ‘Thomassen
Pella
J. & Hammer
Farmer City
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Sidney
Cora Meisenbach
National Park
Park
Ilinoix
Pella Children Shine in Chautauqua Pageant
The Chautauqua program in Pella featured a standout children’s pageant led by Miss Burke. The month by month tableau included a memorable June wedding with Florence Van der Ploeg as bride and Rurard Cochrane as groom, plus musical interludes by Bernice Blommers, Winifred Hesselink, and Hespers Kuyper.
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Pella
Burke
Florence van der Ploeg
Florence
Rurard Cochrane
Don Dykstra
Hespers Kuyper
Hallowe'en
Santa Claw
Bernice Blommers
Winifred Hesselink
Irene Haan
Freda Carpenter
Verna Hendricks
Kenilworth
Rooms and board wanted for teachers and students
A notice from F. M. Frosh asks homeowners to offer rooms and board this fall for a number of teachers and for high school boys and girls who will work part time in exchange for lodging. If you can host one or more, contact Green 218 as soon as possible.
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F. M. Frosh
Ver Dught Maasdam Wed in Jasper County Home
Ver Dught and Miss Lizzie Maasdam both of Pella were married on Thursday July 22 1920 at a Jasper county home of friends. They will live at Ver Dughts West First street residence. The Chronicle offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Case Ver Dught
Lizzie Maasdam
Pella
Jasper County
Miss Fern Smith Leaves for Grand Junction Colorado
Miss Fern Smith departed Saturday for her home in Grand Junction Colorado. A former Central College music student in Pella she plans to teach next year in Delta Colorado. She leaves many friends in Pella who wish her success in her teaching career.
Special Judging Contest Opens to All Boys Under 18
Arrangements are set for Livestock and Corn Judging at the Knoxville Fair this year. A gold watch fob medal will go to the winner with silver and bronze for runner ups. The top three advance to the State Fair to compete against teams from other counties. Enrollment should be filed with the County Agent in Knoxville before August 9. The judging contest is on Thursday afternoon August 12. The County Agent offers score cards and reading material for guidance. Do not feel you have no chance. It is better to fail trying than succeed doing nothing.
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Knoxville
Marion County
Rooms Wanted for Students at Central College
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College seeks rooms for student boys for the school year. If you have rooms for rent, notify the committee with rates, accommodations, and conditions. Prompt notification within a week is requested. Mrs. F. T. Van Houweling, Mrs. H. W. Pretenpol, Mrs. Gary Vogelaar, Committee.
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Central College
4. T. van Houweling
H. W. Pretenpol
Gary Vogelaar
Victims of Typhoid In Pella Area Funeral Notices
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs Van Gorp at 9 45 p m July 26 1920 aged 34 4 9 from typhoid fever with surviving husband and daughters. Soloman Alexander dies at 9 p m July 26 1920 aged 82 2 29 with typhoid and surgical complications. Vander Wert Mrs Evert Vander Wert dies July 29 1920 aged 44 14 months 23 days due to kidney trouble and other illnesses with funeral plans set at home and First Reformed church.
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van Gorp
Pella
Jacob Vander Syde
Pell
Soloman Alexander Soloman
Oskaloosa Street
Bolhnnah Ws
Soloman
Des Moines
Omaha
Second Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Vander Wert
Evert Vander Wert
First Reformed Church
Card of Thanks for Loss of Son and Brother
The Van Maren family thanks neighbors and friends who aided them during their great affliction following the loss of their son and brother.
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N. van Maren
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