Memorial Day Honors Fallen Soldiers at Pella
Memorial Day in Pella carried renewed meaning with new graves from world war training and influenza losses. The program centered at Central College with veterans, students, and bands marching, wreaths on Civil War tablets, and addresses urging steadfast patriotism for the nation’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Central College
Mark McWiliams
C. Ashenbrenner
Dick van Zante
George Lankelma
Dean H. W. Pietenpol
F. Bosch
J. W. Todd
City Council Holds Session On Local Utilities and Budget
The city council met for the regular semi monthly session with all members present. Officials set a one cent higher rate for outside electric customers, introduced an ordinance raising fire department use to 500 dollars, and adopted it after three readings. The treasurer reported 16402.11 dollars on hand and bills totaling 3678.84 were approved. Wages for water main labor were set at 3 dollars 50 cents per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lmits
District Sunday School Convention Held at Pella
The Sunday schools of Lake Prairie and Summit townships held sessions at the M. B. church and a union service at the Second Reformed church. Weather kept some away, but a good number attended. Professor J Heemstra of Central College delivered the evening address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie
Summit Townships
Pella
M. B
Second Reformed Church
J. Heemstra
Central College
Obedience Reversed in American Homes Says Walsh
Dr J J Walsh notes continued obedience in American homes but as a new pattern the parents are the ones who obey. He contrasts contemporary family dynamics with earlier times, highlighting a shift in who follows authority within households.
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J. J. Walsh
Indianapolis Race Tragedy Claims Louis LeCocq
Louis LeCocq a Pella native dies in a fiery Indianapolis race crash. The Roamer car struck the south turn wall and exploded, burning LeCocq and mechanician R Bandini as spectators watched in horror. LeCocq 27, survived by siblings and several half siblings, cremated in Indianapolis and ashes sent to Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis LeCoca
Palla
Indianapolis Star
Louis LeCocq
R. Bandini
Theus Tur
John H. DeWitt
LeCocq
LeCoca
Bandini
Model Clothing House to Ship Society Brand by Air
The Model Clothing House of Pella reports makers will ship Society Brand Clothes by airplane to dealers within 500 miles of Chicago. A regular cro express service operates with Curtiss bi-planes, led by a discharged army officer. Details and timing uncertain. Wormhoudt and Kempkes at the Model can provide more information.
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Model Clothing House
Pella
Society
Chicago
Wormhoudt
Kempkes
Building Lot for Sale Near Pavement
Corner half block lot with water and sewer in street. No buildings. East and south streets, alley to north. Pavement expected on east side next year. Priced at $700. Contact H. H. Gadher at the Chronicle office.
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H. H. Gadher
Chronicle Ofice
Soldiers to Organize Local American Legion Post
About fifty returned soldiers and sailors met at the Chamber of Commerce to organize a local post. A temporary executive staff was elected led by temporary chairman W A Young and temporary secretary Albert J Stowe with committee members Mc Williams Aschenbrenner Kempkes Kuyk and Brand. A second meeting will be called after further guidance from State secretary John MacVicar.
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American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Albert J. Stowe
Marion County
W. A. Young
Mark McWilliams
C. F. Aschenbrenner
Tunis Kempkes
Ben Kuyk
Rube Brand
John MacVicar
Des Moines
Pella Boys Graduate at Ames Commencement
The Iowa State College Ames lists June 18 graduates W. C. Ver Ploeg in veterinary medicine and Ralph Grundman in agriculture. Ver Ploeg remained in medical studies under government orders, while Grundman resumed work after army service and illness. Both youths are noted as hardworking and well positioned in their fields.
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Iowa State College
Ames
W. C. Ver Ploeg
Ralph Grundman
Ralph
VerPloeg
Referee Sells Two Farms Near Pella
E M Cole acting as referee for I J Noe estate sold two 160 acre farms near Pella last week. The northeast farm fetched 265 dollars per acre from Ed Bogaards and Jake Vogelaar. The northwest farm sold for 225 dollars per acre to Join Blommers Jr and Tennis Plette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Cole
I. J. Noe
Pella
Ed Bogaards
Jake Vogelaar
Join Blommers, Jr
Melcher Defeats Pella In Coastal Conference Baseball
Melcher ball club visited Pella last Friday and edged the locals 7 to 5. Pella plated four runs in the first inning off Melcher pitcher Buerkens, including a homer by Buerkens, but Melcher’s Scott shut down the home team after that. Melcher answered with three hits in the second, aided by errors for four runs, adding one in the fifth and two in the seventh. Paul VerSteeg went four for four, Edward Den Adel caught long drives, and a Decorah-like turnout filled the stand as gate receipts topped 175 dollars.
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Melcher
Pella
Buerkens
Scott
Paul VerSteeg
Edward den Adel
Doctor Lukens Returns to Oskaloosa Practice
Dr J Lukens resumes practice in Oskaloosa focusing on Hye Hat Nose and Throat diseases and eyewear fitting. He locates offices over the Light and Traction Company and invites former patients and new acquaintances to visit.
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Oskaloosa
Light and Traction Company
An . J, Lukens
Pella Plans Fourth of July Celebration Under Chamber Direction
Pella aims to observe Independence Day with a full program led by the Chamber of Commerce. A two oclock afternoon session will feature community singing and a speech on the Declaration of Independence, with a morning parade and entertainment through the day. The executive committee includes Floyd Gambell as chair, Udell Hendricks, Ben Kuyk, and Albert J. Stowe. Local residents are urged to bring baskets for a noon park dinner and a served basket for veterans and sailors.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce
America
Floyd R. Gambell
Udell Hendricks
Ben Kuyk
Albert J. Stowe
G. F. Sadler
Hugo Kuyper
Verna Hendricks
Marie Lautenbach
Ladies Federated Club
Osteopathy science of healing by adjustment
The article explains osteopathy as a rational system founded by Dr. A T Still, asserting that body function depends on proper structure and that disease arises from mechanical derangements and impaired nerve flow. It notes Still’s shift from drugs to a mechanical view of the living body and its self contained chemical processes. It then lists Georgia Chalfont and several local offices. It adds a separate note on 2,800 British soldiers captured at Kut, with fewer than 400 surviving, and mentions Turkish officials now living near Berlin.
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A. T. Still
Georgia Chalfont
Fowler Tel
Brig
C. B. Robinson
Wagner
Kut
Berlin
Death Takes Luckyest Man LeCocq and Bandini at Speedway
Two popular young racers LeCocq and Bandini died in a Indianapolis Speedway crash. LeCocq, 27, earned fame as the luckiest driver with a career marked by sixteen serious wrecks yet no lasting injuries. Bandini, 21, Los Angeles based mechanic and backer of Brent Harding, died beside him.
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Louis LeCocq
Robert Bandini
Indianapolis Speedway
LeCocq
Des Moines
Younster
Ascot
LeCoca
LeCue
Ralph Muleford
Jack Callaghan
San Diego
Eddie Hearne
Alec Sloan
Outlaws
Bill Pickens
Lily White
Hearne
Tom Milton
Brent Harding
Bakersfield
Santa Rosa
Newman
Santa Monica
Roscoe Sarles
Searles
Uniontown
Robert M. Bandini
Los Angeles
Robert McMullen
Ascot Speedway
Compson
Harding
Marine Aviation Corps
Bandini
Los Angeles Times
Chamber of Commerce to convene Friday evening meeting
A large chamber meeting is planned for Friday at eight o’clock with expected full attendance. The new club rooms will host an opening affair and a brief business session will cover plans for the upcoming July 4 celebration. Federated Club ladies will serve refreshments while the fraternal society notes 2015 sick members in a 13,000 member group totaling 254 years of illness.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Federated Club
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McWilliams
Ine
Captain McWilliams
J. E. Ward
M. E. Church
F. N. Byram
H. M. Bruins
J. B. Weaver
Board of Aldermen
Indianapolis
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