Pella Carpenter Faces Bandit Encounters in Grand Rapids
Harry Spaans a Pella carpenter details two robberies and near misses in Grand Rapids and Chicago. He fought back when pistol fire misfired, and detectives believe blank cartridges were used. He notes a recent wave of thefts among skilled workers and reflects on danger vs earnings in the trade.
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Harry Spaans
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan St
N. E
College Av
Spaans
Taylor
Caudle
Harry
Chicago
Factory Forc es Reduced At Garden City Feeder Plant
About forty workers at the Garden City Feeder plant were laid off at week’s end, cutting the staff to roughly two thirds of its previous level. Poor weather in grain regions and a weak threshing machinery market have dampened sales and slowed production. The Pella Overall Company also shut down for a week under Manager M D McWilliams, employing a small number of men and many girls and young women.
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Garden City
Pella Overall
M. D. McWilliams
New Stamp Series Issued for New Netherland Anniversary
Postmaster announces sale of commemorative stamps marking the 300th anniversary of Walloon settlement at Nieuw Nederland in 1624. Stamps issued in 1c 2c and other denominations available at the local post office in any quantity. Mrs John Lille of Otley visited Pella Friday afternoon.
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New Netherland
State of
New York
Walloons
John Lille
Otley
Pella
Young Man Loses Sight Of Eye In Spike Accident
Ray Kenning, 19, of the south part of town, lost sight in one eye Saturday evening when a spike he drove flew back and struck his eyeball. Initially feared removal, doctors now doubt it needed. Several similar accidents near Pella in recent years prompt caution in such tasks.
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Ray Kenning
Pella
Commencement Marriage Surprise for College Couple
Miss Mabel Van Donselaar of the graduating class married Reuben S. De Haan just before the commencement exercises. Rev. J. DeHaan officiated at the bride’s mother’s home. The bride earned a bachelor of music degree the same evening. The groom, a Central College sophomore, is active in Phi Alpha literary society and college life. They plan a wedding trip to Chicago and Michigan, then settle in Pella.
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Mabel van Donselaar
Reuben S. de Haan
J. DeHaan
First Christian Reformed Church
Mr. de Haan
M. van Donselaar
Pella
Y M C A Camp Folder Details Attractions and Dates
Camp Phantom Wood, the Y M C A boys camp for southeastern Iowa, releases an up to date folder detailing camp activities, honors, eligibility, and fees. Leaders have signed for camp periods opening with the prep camp July 28 to August 4, followed by the Junior camp to August 12, with delegations from Eddyville, Pella, Harvey, Attica, Knoxville and other Marion and Mahaska county points.
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Phantom Wood
Seventy Six Years On The Same Farm
C H Viersen, age 89, marked his birthday with friends at his farm home NW of Pella. A Holland immigrant who arrived in 1847, he has lived on the same farm since 1848 49. He remains active, sometimes walking to town, and enjoys strong health as relatives honor his long residence.
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C. H. Viersen
Pella
Viersen
Holland
Mr. Viersen
Harry
the Chronicle
Oskaloosa Plans Grand 80th County Celebration
The Oskaloosa American Legion launches a major event for Mahaska county’s 80th anniversary. Harness races July 2 and 8 lead to further big races on the Fourth. A large historical pageant with over 600 participants will depict county history from settlement days to modern achievements.
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Oskaloosa American Legion
Mahaska County
Knights of Pythias Memorial Day Observance in Knoxville
On Sunday June 15 the Knights of Pythias observe memorial day for deceased brothers. Knoxvilles Lodge invites Pella lodge to unite in observance. Cars depart the park southeast corner at 1 30 P M. At 4 30 P M a county lodge meeting will plan a K P picnic.
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Knoxvilles Lodge
Pella Lodge
Knoxville
K. P
Iowa’s drought broken in time
Iowa finally received relief after a long dry spell that began mid April. A half inch rainfall Thursday morning and heavy showers Saturday boosted moisture. winds damaged some structures, rivers rose, and fields faced slow germination. Replanting continued as farmers hoped for a July crop boom with warmer weather.
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Iowa
Pella
Jake van Wyk
North Broadway
Chronicle
Skunk
Des Moines
Picnic at Second Reformed Church Grounds
The Junior Christian Endeavor Society held a Thursday afternoon church picnic on the grounds. Children report an enjoyable time.
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Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the Second Reformed Church
Mrs. Kate Hammel Dies in California
Mrs. Kate Hammel of Pella died in Pasadena California from tuberculosis after six months away from home. She was the daughter of the late W W Brown and widow of a Pella man. Survived by brothers C L Brown of Pasadena and Alva Brown of Chicago. Funeral in Pella Monday.
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Pella
Kate Hammel
C. L. Brown
Pasadena
Calif
Hammel
W. W. Brown
Alva, Brown
Chicago
Traffic laws to be enforced at fire calls
The city will strictly enforce the old ordinance requiring motorists to pull to the curb when fire apparatus approaches. Mayor Johnson backs arrests for violations and may pass a new rule if needed. Fire Chief W A Van Vark urges drivers to clear the street at once to avoid accidents.
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Johnson
W. A. van Vark
Hardline Biblical Dress Codes Promoted by Pastor J De Haan
Pastor J De Haan advocates strict gender dress rules citing Deuteronomy and First Corinthians. He argues women should cover their heads and wear garments appropriate to their sex, framing long hair as a natural covering and condemning cross gender attire.
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J. DE Haan
Teachers Leave for Summer School in Des Moines
Miss Dora Bootsma Martha Ver Heul and Hattie Ver Heul and Mrs Bessie Brooks departed for Des Moines Saturday to attend five weeks of summer school at Des Moines University The six day a week schedule means they complete half a semester in that period Several Pella teachers usually take summer work in Iowa or other states and plans for others vary with some choosing the latter part of vacation for schooling
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Dora Bootsma
Martha Ver Heul
Hattie Ver Heul
Bessie Brooks
Des Moines
Des Moines University
Iowa
Mr and Mrs Baron Celebrate Fifteenth Anniversary
Bert Baron and his wife celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage Monday evening at their Broadway home. About thirty friends attended and an enjoyable evening was shared.
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Bert Baron
Broadway
Memorial Day mixup over Central College parade invitation
The Chronicle corrects an earlier report about Central College students not marching in Memorial Day events. Dean H W Pietenpol explains the vote favored marching, but an invitation was not sent. The article notes no intentional slight and urges honoring the college’s patriotic history and heroes.
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the Chronicle
Central College
H. W. Pietenpol
Dean Pietenpol
Chronicle
The
American Legion
Pella
Boy Scouts
Pietenpol
Central
Bible vacation schools expand in Pella volunteer-driven program
Three summer Bible schools operate in Pella with 200 at Webster School, 67 at the Baptist Church, and 33 at the Methodist Church. Teachers include public school staff and trained volunteers, all funded by the host sites. Programs run mornings for three weeks ending June 27, aiming to give children personal instruction and prepare them for public school in the fall.
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Pella
Webster School
Board of Education
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Webster
Methodist School
FE. A. Sabin
Sabin
Catherine Fennema
Betty Bloaimadry
Fae Poi
William C Hagens Wins School Honors
William C Hagens 16, son of Mr and Mrs G R Hagens formerly of Pella, earned a two year college scholarship after graduating from Principia Military Academy St Louis amid older competitors. He excelled in athletics and held trusted student positions, with many relatives in Pella proud of his early achievement.
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Casper
Wyo
Daily Tribune
William C. Hagens
G. R. Hagens
Pella
William C
Principia Military Academy of
St. Louis
Hagens
Academy
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