Pella Leads In Club Shooting
A large trap shooting event on Friday July 24 drew sixty competitors under ideal weather. Earl Black and J E Willcockson tied for high with 98 of 100, followed by E K Thompson 97 and J L O Roake 96. Pella dominated inter club scores winning 439 to 435 in the seventh match and leading overall 2510 to 2519 across seven events with August 11 set for the next meet in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Black
J. E. Willcockson
Sigourney
E. K. Thompson
Oskaloosa
J. L. O’roake
Valeria
F. F. Everret
Lacey
Wm. Ridley
What Cheer
Walter Butt
Rus van Zante
L. J. Richardson
Des Moines
Dave Verdught
Ed van Gorp
Joe Wilson
Pella
Chet Williams
Oakville
S. Tyler
Birmingham
Bottger
Fred Whitney
Willcockson
O’roake
Black
Thompson
Whitney
J. L. O'Roake
Russel van Zante
Ora Coleman
G. Killinger
Montezuma
Jim Hanawalt
Colfax
C. C. Randall
C. C. Kendall
Marysville
Earl Torrence
Garfield Taylor
Pulaski
W. W. Hamm
Harry Boland
Gerald Rysdam
Glen Taylor
C. E. Utterback
Haysw
Hall
B. van McCoy
L. D. Bales
F. Hartwig
Kellogg
C. DeJong
Leighton
J. Bensler
Ray McClure
F. M. Moore
Prairie City
van Voorhis
P. City
Chas. Klein
Pohren
D. Synhorst
Tyler
Bernard
V. Johnson
B. Border
Victor
I. Moore
Home Talent Show Amuses Pella With Womanless Wedding
The Women's Federated Club of Pella sponsored a home talent show at the high school auditorium last week to raise funds for park improvements. About sixty five local men and boys wore elaborate dresses in a wedding tableau, with roles ranging from a U S president to a Jewish peddler and Negro roustabouts. Bernie Vander Linden as Mary Pickford and the twin sisters drew praise. Dan Mulpolder was the groom hidden on the slips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Federated Club of
Pella
Simpson Levie Company
United States
Chronicle
Bernie Vander Linden
Mary Pickford
Bill Gezel
O’grady
Frank Warner
Dan Mulpolder
Doc Fultz
Trade Name Blank Supplies Limited At Chronicle
The Chronicle reports a small supply of trade name blanks on hand for firms filing under a trade name. The blanks are free and mailed to applicants via the county recorder for distribution. Demand is brisk and supplies are limited, so first come, first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
the Chronicle
County Recorder
Three Hurt Sunday In Des Moines Road Accident
Six people rode when dust coated the road six miles east of Pella and a rear car went unseen. Evans family from Arkansas visiting Des Moines were injured. Evans suffered a shoulder blade break, his mother an arm fracture, and a younger woman a hip break.
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Pella
Evans
Arkansas
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Albert Ver Meer
C. S. Fox
Henry Cox's Band Wins Elk Prize at Portland Contest
Mr and Mrs F A Snow received a letter from their daughter Mrs Henry Cox in Portland Ore reporting that Henry Cox and his Omaha band won second place in the Elks band contest. Palm Beach professional band took first and prizes ranged from 1000 to 500 dollars. The Omaha group was the smallest entrant. The Coxes plan to visit early next month and will also head to Pella to see his parents.
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F. A. Snow
Henry Cox
Portland
Ore
Cox
Omaha
Palm Beach
Big Furniture Sale Starts August First in Pella
Wormhoudt and Plette announce a major eight day furniture sale in Pella with Baylor’s Furniture and Rug expert directing. The Chronicle details a massive publicity push including 7,000 yellow bills and posters printed in time to mail to surrounding counties, highlighting genuine bargains, postwar pricing, and the store’s proven reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormhoudt& Plette
Pella
Messrs
Wormhoudt & Plette
Baylor
Corné
Chronicle
Vauderzyl Bros Offerings Amid Rising Coal Costs
Do not risk a coal shortage or price surge. Place your order now and save money. Vauderzyl Bros. Phone 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vauderzyl Bros
Farmer Narrowly Escapes Bull Near Pella
A. M. Brom, a farmer southeast of Pella, was injured Tuesday when a bull charged him. The animal struck him in the side, crushing and bruising him. Mrs. Brom aided his escape as a physician tended the injuries. pneumonia risk remains possible but not evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Brom
Pella
Mr. Brom
Remodeling Begun On Security Bank Buildings
Work started Monday on remodeling the Security State Bank properties. The north building will house the Van Rees shoe store, after which the present shoe store will be remodeled to provide the bank more room. Construction aims for early completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security State Bank
Chronicle
van Rees
Pella Teacher Plans Year Teaching in Honolulu
Miss Anna Hospers, who taught at Lewiston Idaho’s normal school, will spend a year in Honolulu teaching next year on a leave of absence. She will return to Idaho after one year to work on rural school development and organize study centers across the state. The Chronicle will follow her from Honolulu and report back on events at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hospers
State Normal School
Lewiston
Idaho
Pella
Honolulu
Miss Hospers
Idaho Institution
Normal School
C De Geus Celebrates 89th Birthday at Home
C De Geus turned 89 on Sunday July 26 as family gathered at his home for a joyful day. He remains in good health, able to go downtown and out as he wishes, greeting relatives during the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. de Geus
Mr. de Geus
Fire at Bruinekool home minor damage on Jefferson Street
Parafine used to seal fruit jars caught fire at the H. J. Bruinekool residence on Jefferson Street Monday afternoon. The fire department was called but extinguished quickly and damage was insignificant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Bruinekool
Jefferson Street
Goff Manly Co dissolves by unanimous stockholder consent
Notice states Goff Manly Co of Harvey Iowa dissolved by unanimous consent of all stockholders on July 14 1925. Dated Harvey Iowa July 14 1925 with T J Neiswanger president and S O Nessanger secretary. Also notes an award from Dr Carpenter and family mailed from Washington July 21 describing a Florida trip north up the coast and enjoyment of Cool weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goff Manly. Co
Harvey
Iowa
T. J. Neiswanger
S. 0
Nessanger
Van Rheenen Shoe Sale Closes Saturday
Announcement for Van Rheenen Bootery Anniversary Sale ending Saturday August 1. Limited days remain to buy high quality shoes at bargains with the chance of free offers on closing day. Readers urged to act before doors close Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Rheenen
Keokuk Excursion To Fort Madison On August 16
The Rock Island will run a rail and steamer excursion from Keokuk to Fort Madison Iowa and return. Departure from Pella at 7:00 a.m. arrives Keokuk 11:40 a.m. Keokuk departure 6:30 p.m. arrives Pella 12:00 midnight. Round trip fare 3.05 dollars. Passengers view the Keokuk dam aboard the boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Fort Madison
Iowa
Keokuk
Pella
The
Chronicle
Add
City Traffic Signals Emphasized by Mayor Fultz
The mayor warns that new Stop and Slow lines painted on principal streets protect pedestrians and autos. Those who ignore the signals will face action. Dr. T. G. Fultz announces the measure and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Fultz
Bologna Market Expands as Bologna Sausage Demand Grows
Work began this week on a 25 by 70 foot rear addition to Ulrich Meat Market, doubling space to meet rapid Bologna sausage sales. The firm Van der Linden & Schilder expanded last year, but demand outpaced capacity, prompting plans to hire more workers. Pella, Iowa, is emerging as a Bologna capital, with Klyn & De Winter also expanding to keep up with orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulrich
van der Linden & Schilder
Pella
Iowa
Middle West
Klyn & de Winter
Bologna
Klein's Picnic Set for Grandman Grove August 20 1925
The annual Klein's picnic will be held in Grandman Grove one mile north of town on August 20 1925. ARIE KLYN President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Klyn
Franchise Repeat Defeat in Pella Keeps Street Use Privilege
In Pella, for a second time within a year, voters rejected a franchise for a telephone exchange on city streets and alleys. The ward tally totaled 320 against, 83 short of passage, with broad concerns about previous contracts, future legal action, and whether the city would gain compensation or control. The council previously approved terms, now awaiting possible new bids or lawsuits over older agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
The
Chronicle
W. H. Fowler
Fowler Telephone Company
Pella Telephone Co
Notice to Contractors for European School District No 3
Sealed bids will be received at The Pella National Bank until noon August 8 1925 for the construction of a frame school building in Marion County Iowa. Plans and specifications may be examined at the bank. The School Board may reject any or all bids. E G Roorda Secretary Route 1 Pella Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella National Bank
Marion County
Iowa
E. G. Roorda
Pella
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Canada
Europe
England
WIS
Security Bank
Bruinekool
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