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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
4
Rev. Mr. Brown will speak at the First Christian Reformed Church of Pella at 7 30 p m Tuesday June 10 on Secret Societies.
A woman aged about fifty to sixty, wife of John Van Maanen, reportedly drowned herself in a water tank in the barnyard at her home northwest of Prairie City. She left bed between 1 and 4 am Tuesday and deliberately laid down in the tank. The family migrated from Holland about ten years ago and had lived near Otley and Cordova. No motive or note has been learned.
On Memorial Day the town of Pella showcased its best flag display yet. American Legion funded fourteen foot flags line sidewalks with legion crew holes neatly in place. tourists note similar efforts across Iowa and beyond. Some march spectators showed disrespect, prompting calls for better conduct and polite reminders to salute the flag.
James Henry Brower 28 of Leighton died at Mercy Hospital after a high voltage contact at the Leighton sub station Friday night. His left arm and shoulder were amputated in an attempt to save him. He fell from a pole, was rushed to hospital, and funeral services were held Saturday at the Christian Reformed church in Leighton.
Friday forenoon a group of Legion men and Auxiliary women prepared wreaths and decorated graves in outlying cemeteries. Flowers were brought by school children and evergreen sprigs supplied by Boy Scouts. A Memorial Hall room served as the garland workshop and every grave was adorned despite a limited flower variety from late spring.
Commencement at Central College ends with twenty graduates: eight from the academy and others in bachelor and minor programs. Degrees conferred by President Hoffman, including Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music, with numerous prize awards and honorary degrees. The program featured sermons, oratorical contests, athletic events, and a banquet, concluding with recognition of top scholars and leaders.
A small roof fire occurred at the J. F. Mowe property near Broadway when a kitchen stove burn of trash started sparks from a chimney. Neighbors extingushed most of the blaze with a garden hose before firefighters arrived. The house, sold earlier to Professor J. Heemstra of Central College, will need only minor roof repairs.
Misses Henrietta and Elizabeth Ver Heul were driving home from Monroe when their car edged near the road edge and overturned. They suffered bruises and scratches as the car door and other parts were damaged. Rev T. C. Hill and family from Harvey were en route to Pella when a jam at a road crossing led to a collision. Mrs Hill was cut on the face and other occupants were scratched. They were taken to Aschenbrenner's office for care.
Miss Stavanna Westercamp of Leighton was struck at the High Avenue and Market Street crossing as Clyde David’s car maneuvered to avoid a collision. She was picked up by witnesses, dazed but not seriously hurt, with the fender bent from the impact.
Polk county led Iowa counties in liquor law fines with 65 500 from 178 prosecutions for maintaining liquor nuisances bootlegging illegal sale and illegal manufacture. Webster Woodbury Linn Clinton Alamakee and others followed with smaller sums totaling 391 080 from 1 335 arrests. Attorney General Gibson blamed the rise on too many prohibitory laws and general unfamiliarity.
Pella's municipal band makes its first appearance in a concert this Saturday. The group, with many long-time members, will share expenses with some subsidized by taxation. The program lists pieces from Wagner to Von Suppe and includes vocal selections, reflecting a community event with partial attendee funding.
Mrs L Goulooze, soon to leave Pella, was guest of honor at two surprise parties in the past week. The first, by the League of Service of the Third Reformed church, honored her for work with the society with ice cream and cake. The second gathering, at Mrs B J Brom's home, drew many friends for a pleasant afternoon with refreshments.
Memorial Day observance in Pella drew a large crowd under clear skies. The parade featured the American Legion drum and bugle corps, Boy Scouts, G A R, and school groups marching to Oakwood Cemetery for wreaths and taps. Senator John R Price of Albia spoke on democracy and law enforcement, praising Civil War veterans and urging order.
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