Van Lint's sale of pure bred Shorthorns attracts buyers
The Van Lint farm near Pella hosted a Tuesday sale of pure bred Shorthorns drawing 400 to 600 people and 130 cars. Auctioneer N. G. Kraschel led 30 head sold by 8:30, with top prices around 750 and a cow selling for 2700 to A Kool & Son. The event included a large tent, picnic-like luncheon at the grove, and extensive local support from the Pella Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. & C. T. van Lint
Pella
Attracted Bay
N. G. ‘Kraschel
Pela
Vanenka
C. T. ‘van ‘Lint
Greater Vales
Baptist Church
The
Chronicle
van Lint's Place
Sway
Marshaltown
Shorty
Commerce
aLint
Johnny
Claire
Mason
A. Kool and Son
Dove
County Primary Results Show County Candidates Dominant
Report from Pella indicates county candidates drew strong support with Brookhart leading Cummins in many precincts though Cummins likely won the county. Kendall carried the county for Governor on the Republican ticket while Harry Ds Rok won county attorney by 78 votes. County railroad and other offices show Crayfons unopposed for Auditor and Vander Proeg ahead for wen ator. contest noted for county commissioner with Whiteman mentioned. Ongoing counts from Monroe pending and two counties’ vote totals will decide senator race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Brookhart
Cummins
Otting
Kendall
Harry Ds Rok
Ian D. Dieleman
W. G. Vander Proeg
Tor Wenator
Marion
An “Tits
Munroe
Jim
Frank Crayfons
Ith
Republ
Namles Wnitth
Smith
Otley Club Supports War Orphan with Fund Drive
The Otley Community Club, once known as the Knitting Club, held a fundraiser at McKeever's Drug Store on Wednesday evening. With Mr McKeever's kindness allowing a fountain wine and ice cream sale, the group earned 20 dollars for a war orphan in France, and plans to continue the effort next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
Knitting ‘Club
Chronicle
McKeever
McWilliams Boland Wedding at Boland Home
At the home of Mr and Mrs H J Boland in the city on Wednesday June 9 at 8 15 a m the marriage of Mr M D McWilliams and Miss Beatrice Boland was solemnized Rev H M Bruins officiating A small group witnessed the ceremony after which the bridal party departed by train to Chicago Detroit and other points for a brief visit They will reside above the Ideal Pharmacy upon return The Chronicle extends best wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Boland
M. D. McWilliams
Beatrice Boland
H. M. Bruins
Chicago
Detroit
Chronicle
De Wit Visiter Paul De Wit and Rose Visser wed today
De Wit Visiter Paul De Wit and Rose Visser were married at 2 00 p m by Rev J De Haan at the First Christian Reformed Church. The bride, daughter of a Pella family, becomes Mrs N De Wit Hoe, a Gambell store clerk, and a well known young man. They will reside in a hut on West Union Street as many friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul de Wit
Rose Visser
J. de Haan
First Christian Reformed Church
N. de Wit
Hoe
Gambell
West Union Street
Chroni
67th year Central College commencement held
The 67th commencement in Central College’s Quad marked history with diplomas for eight graduates and certificates for others. The program featured literary society events, a field day won by George Flikke with 20 points, a music department concert, a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Brak, and an address by Rev. Steunenberg. Alumni reorganization, a class play, and a banquet followed with toastmaster Prof. J Heemstra calling several speakers to the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College Quad
Chronicle
Lterary
Amditorum
Ramet Vander Meuten
Merchant Marine
Beng
George Flikkeme
KennéMm
Byram Wes Seuums
Brak
Pella
Christians Associations of the College
Third Reformed Church
J.steurnenberg
Orange City
Y M C A Work Bulletin Details Marion County Program
Bulletin No 3 from the Marion County Y M C A outlines nine months of work from August 1919 to May 1920 led by County Secretary Brown. Hi Y groups formed in Knoxville Pella Tracy Bussey and Melcher with leadership in Pella and Knoxville. about two hundred boys and young men joined. Funds were raised by elders in spring. Brown returns September 1 to resume county schools. Camp Wapelle a nine day event near Eddyville in July aims to foster youth from age 12 to 18 led by Bruce Tallman with hopes for county wide participation.
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Marion County Young Men's Christian Associations
Chronicle
Brown
Sioux City
Knoxville
Pella
Tracy
Bussey
Melcher
Bruce Tallman
County
Reckless use of playground apparatus leads youths to trespass
A gate style warning reports that the playground apparatus has been installed and many youths gather in school yards at night. Some break windows and locks to enter buildings. Persons will be cited to appear in the mayor's court if the disruptive behavior does not stop. A prudent warning is given to the public.
Family reunion honors Mrs Vander Syde at 60th birthday
Mr and Mrs Jacob Vandersyde hosted a Saturday gathering for 32 relatives including nine grandsons and nine granddaughters to celebrate Mrs Vander Syde's 60th birthday. Jake learned of the event only as guests arrived and enjoyed ice cream and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Vandersyde
Vander Syde
Hubert Vander Syde
Pella
Gerrit Vander Syde
Kellogg
Frank Creed
Lynnville
Peter van Ryswyk
Sully
P. M. van Gorp
Frank Brom
Vander Lyde
Jake
Calvin College Quartet Excites Pella Audience
A Grand Rapids group from Calvin College performed at the First Christian Reformed Church in Pella on Tuesday evening. The quartet offered solos duets and full-company numbers to a good crowd, drawing praise for the varied program and appealing entertainment.
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Grand Rapida
Mich
Pella
Weekblad Changes Hands in Pella Partnership
H F Johnson sold three fourths of his Weekblad stake to Dan D Dieleman who will join existing partner Harry Boland. Johnson will share half his time for two months as Dieleman learns the near game. Dieleman, formerly a farmer, recently moved to Pella. Boland has lifelong newspaper experience, promising continued success for the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Johnson
Pella
Dan D. Dieleman
Harry Boland
Mr. Johnson
Dieseman
Des Moines Death Claims Veen at 60 in 1920
Miss Jennie Veen died Sunday night in Des Moines where she had worked for years aged 60 years 7 months 21 days. She is survived by two sisters Mrs C Den Hartog and Miss Mary Veen of Pella and was returned to Pella for burial after services at C Den Hartog's home. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
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Jennie Veen
Des Moines
C. den Hartog
Mary Veen
Pella
den Hartog
Oakwood Cemetery
Longtime Marion County resident Thomas J. Clark dies at 73
Thomas J. Clark aged 73 died at his Knoxville home Friday June 4 1920 from heart trouble and indigestion He lived his life near Pella and on a Mahaska County farm He is survived by his wife five sons and one daughter Funeral services were held at the Knoxville Methodist Church and interment followed Other relatives from Osceola Pella and Hayfield Minn attended the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Clark
Knoxville
Mr. Clark
Green T. Clark
Marion County
Pella
Mahaska County
Otis
Frank
Will
Carl
Hayield
Minn
Walter
George Beagle
Oskaloosa
A. H. Clark
Louisa. Richardson
Mrs Gerrit Vander Pol Died In Pella Home At 79
Mrs Gerrit Vander Pol died at the Home for the Aged in Pella at 10:00 p m Wednesday June 9 1920 aged 79 years 4 months and 12 days cause stroke of paralysis widow with no children funeral announced for Friday at the Home at two o clock and at First Reformed church at 2 30 p m interment at First Reformed cemetery
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Gerrit Vander Pol
Pella
First Reformed Church
First Reformed Cemetery
Des Moines Woman Emily Warren Dies at 87 in Des Moines
Mrs Emily Warren mother of J L Warren longtime Pella area pioneer in Mahaska county dies at her Des Moines home Tuesday June 8 1920 aged 87 She is survived by five children J L Warren Mrs E F Prouty and Miss Lillian Warren of Des Moines R W Warren of Kansas City and O E Warren of Springfield Mo Funeral services set at the E F Prouty home in Des Moines at 4 00 p m Thursday.
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Emily Warren
J. L. Warren
Pella
Des Moines
R. B. Warren
Mahaska County
8. F. Prouty
Mies Lillian Warren
O. E. Warren
Springfield
8. F
Teachers Examination Schedule at Knoxville Iowa
Regular teachers examination will be held in the office of the County Superintendent in Knoxville Iowa. Dates are Wednesday Thursday Friday June 23 24 and 25 1920 beginning at eight o'clock Mae Goldixen County Superintendent notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
Mae Goldixen
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van Lint’s
Library Report
Holland
Ornelia
Rynsburger
de Wit
Visiter
van Houwefing
H. W. Nool
Gary Voge
Bert. Baron
E. M. Hinton
Mary Todd
Polla
Thl
Kathleen Mavourreen
Iriah Lama
F. Sadler
J. Heemstra
Central College
Arthur-Renauld
Connip Dulker
Folkert Itxen
Hattie
Kenneth Byrant
Florence van Zee
George Menenga
Bijerbroek
Marion County Y.m.,c. A. Work
Calvin College Quartet
Weekblad
Veen
Clark
Vander Pol
Warren
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