Pella Considers Knoxville Gas Pipeline and Tour Camp
The Pella chamber of commerce weighs endorsing a Knoxville gas firm to lay a pipeline from Knoxville to Pella for lighting and fuel. Officials note capacity issues at the Knoxville plant and potential shared gas storage to stabilize pressure. Debate includes municipal vs private service, franchise regulation, and plans for a tourist camp, high school attendance, and park use with the Women’s Federated Club.
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Chamber of Commerce
Knoxville
Pella
Knoxvillé
Semaminne
Sre, Mo Darmad
West Market Square
Women’s Federated Club of
Pella High School
Fresh
Henry Kuyper
Chicago
Legion Auxiliary
Garbage collection notice and sanitation committee order
Garbage will be collected the same as last year. Cans should be placed on the parking on days when the collector makes his rounds to aid collection. By Order of Sanitation Committee.
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of Sanitation Committee
Handsome Harry Arrested For Illegal Liquor Possession
Henry Burton of Newton was arrested around 10 pm Wednesday by Chief Simpson and bound over to the grand jury by Mayor Sayre on a charge of illegal liquor possession. He pleaded not guilty and waived to the grand jury with a $500 bond. Officers say Burton was observed talking to a local man, then tossed a bottle from his car when approached by motorcycle cop Stafford. the bottle shattered while attempting to salvage its contents.
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Henry Burton
Newton
Simpson
R. W. Sayre
Burton
North Second Avenue
West Third Street
Stafford
Jasper County Record
Band Concert Program for June 1926
A two performance concert on Saturday June 19 and Tuesday June 22 1926 features a sequence of openings and selections. Performers include Ellis Brooks J De Luca J Zamecnik Mr Carl Byers A Leatner Jules Reynard and D Barnard with popular melodies following each number.
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Ellis Brooks
Gavotte
J. de Luca
Ole Smith
Patrol J. Zamecnik
Mr. Carl Byers
A. Leatner
Jules Reynard
D. Barnard
Henry Cox Directs Mason City Band Debut
Mason City has closed a contract with Henry Cox the present director of a big band and son of the former leader of the Pella band to direct the new municipal band. The Mason City band plans three evening concerts weekly and one Sunday afternoon performance. Cox is regarded as one of the region's noted band leaders.
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Mason City
Henry Cox
Cox
Band of
Pella
Middle West
Jasper County
Record
Civic Creed for all Pella residents urged by local interests
A local business and professional coalition promotes a Civic Creed for everyone in Pella. The Chronicle invites readers to study the creed, reflect on its six clauses, and commit to civic duties to enhance general welfare, happiness, contentment, prosperity, and progress in the community.
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Pella
Chronicle
Notice on Use of New Sewer in Pella
The sewer pipe laid in Pella streets has not been accepted by the city. Property owners along the streets may not connect drains to it until formal acceptance. Pella holds one Vacation Bible School at First Reformed Church under Rev. Bernie Mulder with good attendance and broad participation across church families.
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Pella
First Reformed Church
Bernie Mulder
First Church
Near East Relief Appeal Heard in Pella Churches
Miss Katherine Reynolds McCormick national speaker for Near East Relief spoke in Pella praising local effort under D. Den Adel and Dr. Wesselink. She urged aid for 115,000 orphaned Near East children and 33,000 in refugee camps, noting many under twelve unserved and the need for Provisions, money, and time.
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Katherine Reynolds McCormick
Pella
D. den Adel
Wesselink
Miss McCormick
Christ
John R. Mott
Near East
Greece
Syria
Palestine
A Hospital for Pella Shareholders Meet in Legion Hall
Last Friday June 11 a Legion hall meeting sought to reach 100 shares for a Pella hospital project. Reported sales were close but short, and a June 25 meeting at 7 30 p m in the Legion building was set to organize a regular corporation. Directors, secretary and treasurer urged all signers to attend, noting non attendance or lack of proxy means forfeiting the $100 pledge though no further payments would be required.
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Legion Hall
Pella
Legion
Frito
Acting of Mercedes Jelsma Praised
Mercedes Jelsma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J S Jelsma of Des Moines, gained an outstanding star turn as Francois in the St Mary's School of Pel la graduation play If I Were King The Daily News lauded her performance as a hard and responsible role with high emotion and convivial bravado and noted her as the play's standout talent The Pella friends congratulate Miss Jelsma on her success
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Fairbault
Minnesota
Daily News
Pella
Mercedes
Jelsma
J. S. Jelsma
Des Moines
St. Mary's School
the Daily News
Mercedes Jelsma
Francois
Espri
Pella Men Escape Injuries After Roadside Crash
Four Pella gentlemen returning from Peoria to New London were involved in a railroad crossing mishap between Burlington and Mt. Pleasant. The driver applied brakes as a rain storm approached, the car tipped onto the tracks, but all occupants escaped with minor injuries. Vander Berg suffered a sprained knee and facial bruises, Van Zante skinned the nose, others unhurt. The group continued to New London, then home when roads dried.
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Pella
P. H. van Gorp
Y. T. van Niewaal
H. J. Vanden Berg
H. D. van Zante
Peoria
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
New London
van Gorp
Vander Berg
van Zante
Funeral of D. S. Huber Largely Attended in Rain
The funeral of D. S. Huber was held Thursday afternoon and drew a large crowd despite heavy rain. Rev. F. C. Edwards of Des Moines presided, with Rev. S. F. Bishop of Mt. Pleasant and Rev. Dr. Smith of Mt. Pleasant speaking. Relatives from across the state and several civic colleagues attended to show respect.
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D. S. Huber
F. C. Edwards
Des Moines
Pella Church
S. F. Bishop
Mt. Pleasant
Dr. Smith
Hubert
Farm Bureau Picnic Set for July 3rd at County Fair Grounds
The Marion County Farm Bureau will hold a countywide picnic and celebration on July 3 at the County Fair Grounds. A mammoth parade, sports events, and prizes are planned with speakers Hon. Clark Huntley and Mrs. Ellsworth Richardson. Entries invited from all organizations in the county, with detailed prize classes and parade leadership by Clifford Fortner, Blaine Core, and Otis Stroud. Also notes Ed Liter’s jail escape from Knoxville and his absence from Pella.
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Marion County Farm Bureau
County Fair Grounds
Clark Huntley
Chariton
State Farm Bureau Federation
Clifford Fortner
Blaine Core
Otis Stroud
Township Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Abundant Rain Brings Relief to Pella Farmers
Heavy weeklong rainfall in Pella boosted soil moisture, revived pastures, and saved crops. Reports estimate six inches fell from Thursday to Monday, with extended wet spells easing drought concerns while city water pumps and storage near the Des Moines river faced higher demand, especially for the corn canning plant.
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Pella
Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Howell Station
Eight bitten by mad dog at Centerville
A four month old Centerville pup owned by Roy Dooley sickened quickly and was played with by family and neighbors. Eight people were bitten or scratched before the dog was declared rabid and they began treatment estimated at nearly $400 plus anxiety.
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Roy Dooley
Centerville
Jasper County
Mr and Mrs George Gezel at Sioux City convention
Mr George Gezel and his wife traveled to Sioux City on Saturday for a convention of Postoffice workers where George attended sessions and the couple participated in the event's activities.
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George Gezel
Sioux City
George
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State Historical Society
Uun
Handsome Harry
Miss Nuvart Moscovian
Parsons College
Miss Moscovian
Mesopotamia
Dick den Adel
Bell Clothing House
Mrs
G. H. Wormhoudt
Knoxville Fair Ground
Ed Liter
Marion County
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