Band and Glee Club Visit Pella from Brewton Alabama
Prof Jas Dooley will lead a 21 member band and glee club from Southern Normal and Industrial Institute on a tour of Reformed churches in the Middle West. They sang at Hope College chapel and Lakewood farm, with visits to Holland and Sioux County churches. The Brewton Brewton School, two and a half miles from Brewton, Alabama, teaches English Bible and industrial trades, with 180 students and nine teachers, aiming to develop Christian leadership among Black youth.
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Jas. Dooley
Pellaa
Bronton
Ala
Southern Normal and Industrial Institute
Middle West
General Synod
Holland
Mich
Sioux County
Chapel of Hope College
Lakewood
Getz
Chicago
Frank L. Drye
Tuskegee Institute
Third Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Reforme
Dooley
Brewton
Reformed Church In
America
Prairie City
Sully
Brewton School
Black Belt
Escambia County
Alabama
Ing
Stoc
Mobile
Southern Normal Institute
Christ
Kool Tourist Park Delightful Place
Delightful and refreshing Kool Tourist Park sits on Henry Kool farm near highway 68. An acre grounds with a shaded grove, picnic area, kitchen and tables offer meals in comfort. Visitors include touring salesmen and locals. picnics cost $1.00. Also notes a family visit from Bloominghart, IL, and a hospital operation in Des Moines for gall stones and appendicitis.
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Henry Kool
Highway 68
Kool
Diamond Rest Room Gains Wide Attention
A Diamond Oil Station rest room draws praise for beauty and comfort. Manager John W. Vander Linden describes a library table, three arm chairs, fresh flowers, Chinese red and cream decor, curtained windows, open fireplaces, and a suggestion of Mrs. Vander Linden’s influence in creating a welcoming space. Tourists from California say it’s unmatched coast to coast.
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John W. Vander Linden
John
California
Former Pella Resident Dies in Orange City
An Alton Democrat report notes George Van Peusem died June 6 at Pioneer Memorial home Orange City after a long life began in Ede Netherlands born July 13 1842. He moved to Pella in 1856 with family later farmed near Maurice Iowa and helped found First Reformed Maurice. Survived by widow six sons Rev J Van Peursem Rev G D Van Peursem Peter Henry William Martin a daughter Mrs Janette De Jong 387 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren two sisters and three brothers. Funeral in Orange City and Maurice with interment Sherman Township cemetery.
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Alton Democrat
George van Peusem
Orange City
Pella
Mr. van Peusem
George van Peusom
Pioneer Memorial
Ede
Gelderland
Netherlands
Wilmina Romptour
Terre Gorena
Fore
Sioux County
Maurice
First Reformed Church of
la Mars
Pioneer Memorial Home
van Peursem
Janette de Jong
John van Peursem
Zealand
Mich
G. D. van Peursem
Muscat
Arabia
Peter
Henry
William
Martin
B. van Arkel
W. M. van Peursem
Haselman
Aart
William van Peursem
Rev. Menning
First Reformed Church
Rey
J. H. Straks
Sherman Township
City to pave several blocks in early July paving project
At the city council meeting action was taken to pave Lincoln West First to West Second Hazel Washington to Lincoln Columbus East Flint to Main Columbus Broadway to West Sixth Washington West Fifth to West Sixth West Third Washington to Columbus West Second Washington to Lincoln West Third alley line in Block 35 to Union Liberty West Third to West Second Union West Third to West Second Pence West Third to West Second half block on University West First to West Second Broadway Jefferson to Monroe The contract is expected to be let in early July with paving to begin about 80 days after, adding improved streets before winter. Mrs G H Waechter visited La Porte City for relatives and McQuilken family picnic.
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Lincoln
West First
West
Hazel
Washington
Columbus
University
West Second
Broadway
Jefferson
Monroe
Jack Frost
Real Farm Asset Holstein Cow Drives Big Profits
Saturday and Sunday the editor visited the home of Mr J P Kinzebach and noted his Holstein cow, three years old, milking over 20 pounds of butter fat per milking and nearly 70 pounds daily. Bought two years ago for $60, the cow now attracts bids up to $150 as a standout farm asset.
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J. P. Kinzebach
Maggie Jabbar
J. Klein
G. van Arkel
Kinzebach
Mr. Kinzebach
Racing Privilege Is Rather Costly
On Monday night Officer C. W. Dennis cited speeding by the city park. Arrested person paid a $5.85 fine after arraignment before Honor Simon De Haan, Van Dusseldorp referenced in the report as Marion Van wi.
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C. W. Dennis
Simon de Haan
van Dusseldorp
Marion van Wi
Boat clos es out groceries sale announcement
A slashing price reduction on staple and fine groceries is announced as C Boat goes out of business. The sale begins Friday morning with every article in stock offered at low prices. Poultry raisers can bring eggs for top market value in exchange for merchandise. Read the ad for full details and bargains.
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the Chronicle
C. Boat
G A R Visitor From Fort Dodge Visits Massena
Enroute home from the National G A R encampment at Fort Dodge, Matthew Taylor of Massena visits friend William Koopmans, accompanied by his son J R Taylor. At 83 he remains active with strong health, hearing, eyesight, and full teeth. He recalls meeting Koopmans when tile was laid on Taylor’s farm, aiding his next crop.
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Fort Dodge
Matthew Taylor
Massena
William Koopmans
J. R. Taylor
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Koopmans
Knoxville Express Names New Society Editor
The Knoxville Express appoints Mrs. Jennie Wren as society editor, sister of Chronicle society editor Mrs. Gerald Paardekooper. Her experience is expected to enhance the paper's society columns and spur competition with the Chronicle.
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The
Knoxville Express
Jennie Wren
Wrenn
Gerald Paardekooper
Chronicle
the Express
Five Years of Rolscreen Life Tells Very Interesting Story
The birth of Rosscreen dates back to about five years and is a living testimony to the truth of the old saying that Necessity is the Mother of Invention. Lynn B. Robison of Des Moines lived in a modern apartment with rolling metal screens. The frequent need to fix broken screens led Robison to repeatedly repair them, a situation he describes with humor and persistence.
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Rosscreen
Lynn B. Robison
Des Moines
Shoe Store Moves to New Quarters in September
Fred W. Van Rheenen has purchased the building now occupied by C. Boat from A. N. Vander Linden and on September 17 will move his stock of shoes to the new quarters. Mr. Boat is undecided about his future location, with two propositions under consideration and a decision to be made before lease expiration.
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Fred W. van Rheenen
A. N. Vander Linden
C. Boat
Boat
Chronicle
Chamber of Commerce Meets Despite Cold Evening
A South Park gathering of business men approved funding for the Woman's Federated club foundation for markets on highway 68, and voted $50 monthly for the southeast township road paving. They discussed city parking, with split views on double parking, and referred the issue to the city council. Andrew Wynia entertained with whistle, rooster, and rip saw impressions.
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Chamber of Commerce
South Park
Chamber
Woman’s Federated Club
Highway 68
Andrew Wynia
Patent issued on airplane device folds landing carriage
Des Moines special says Thomas Reilly of Fonda Iowa received a patent for a cockpit lever mechanism that folds the airplane undercarriage against the fuselage after landing to reduce air resistance. Harold E. McCray of Waterloo earned two patents for an internal combustion engine and a selective speed transmission for tractors assigned to John Deere. Other Iowa inventors listed include Robert R. Brown Iowa City on a changeable sign and Anson Hayes Ames on an optical pyrometer.
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Des Moines
Thomas Reilly
Fonda
Bair, Freeman and Sinclair
Harold E. McCray
Waterloo
John Deer Company
Robert R. Brown
Iowa City
Anson Hayes
Ames
Insurance Law Effective in Iowa and Its Impact
The Iowa legislature enacted a new automobile insurance law effective July 1 requiring casualty insurance for auto owners and allowing seizure of property and suspension of vehicle registration if final judgments for damages remain unpaid. The Rutledge bill, signed by the governor, tightens rules, suspending license plates and registrations until judgments are stayed or discharged, and mandating proof of settlement to regain registration. The Chronicle urges readers to obtain insurance and heed advertisements from local agents.
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Iowa
The
Chronicle
Rutledge
Hammill
New Iowa Motor Vehicle Law Enacted in 1929
The last Iowa General Assembly enacted amendments to Chapter 251 adding suspension of licenses after unsatisfied final judgments in motor vehicle injury cases. County treasurers may suspend licenses and registrations, notify owners, and require surrender of plates within ten days. Provisions define when judgments count as final and permit reinstatement upon satisfaction or supersedeas. A failure to comply during suspension is a misdemeanor with fines from 25 to 100 dollars. Approved April 6 1929.
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General Assembly
State of
Iowa
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