Five Gasoline Tanks Exploded in Pella Fire
A massive forenoon blaze in South Pella destroyed five Star Oil Co tanks valued at about one third the total loss. Two tanks held 15,000 gallons of gasoline. a kerosene, distillate, and furnace oil tanks also burned. Loss estimated at $7,000 plus, none insured. Firemen and bystanders were injured, with heroic efforts preventing greater damage to Standard Oil tanks and nearby structures.
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Pella
Star Oil Co
South
Tunis van Heukelem
van Heukelem
Bhat
Albert Ver Meer
Correction issued for society card event misreport
Society editor apologizes for misreporting a social event, stating the item should be described as a set indulgence rather than a card party and correcting the names involved Miss Cornelia Hospers Katherine De Koning and Miss Jelen Vanden Oever.
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Cornelia Hospers
Katherine de Koning
Jelen Vanden Oever
Wergsk
Society
Banks to reopen under Wisconsin plan, Iowa urged
Iowa Senator Louis Murphy predicted the state would reopen banks under the Wisconsin plan amid farm mortgage distress. The piece lists multiple Iowa cases including bond house receivership, road contractor refund claims, life insurance suits, and a fatal shooting during a river raid. It notes other national items and obituaries from the period.
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U. S
Louis Murphy
Iowa
Wisconsin
Leighton Bank Pronounced in Excellent Condition
Jacob C. De Bruin, director of Leighton bank, reports state auditors recently examined the bank and found it in excellent condition. The bank was among the first state banks to resume business after the national banking holiday, a sign of encouragement for depositors.
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Jacob C. de Bruin
Leighton Bank
Local 4 H Poultry Club Meets at Gezel Home
The local 4 H Poultry club held its monthly meeting at George Gezel's home on Tuesday evening. Regular business was discussed and several new members were welcomed. A discussion of judging and showing poultry at fall fairs filled the rest of the evening.
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George Gezel
Pella Day Bargain Event Draws Large Crowd
Crowds attended a two day Pella Day event in the city with extensive savings and bustling buying across all lines. Merchants organized multiple guessing contests with prize trophies, and winners were posted in store windows Saturday evening amid high excitement and broad public participation.
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the Chronicle
Lens Burns Hole In A W Gysen Auto Seat
A. W. Gysen formerly of Pella now in Oslaloo must repair his car after a lens placed on the seat of his automobile burned a large hole through the cushion. He had bought a lens and left it on the seat, returning to find the damage from heat.
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A. W. Gysen
Pella
Oslaloo
Taken Is Enroute To Southern State
One day last week Mr and Mrs Ray Chapman and their son from South Dakota were traveling to Tennessee when they stopped at Pella. Dr C S Fox treated Mr Chapman who was found to have diabetes and later developed pneumonia. His condition is very serious though improving. A brother from South Dakota arrived to be at his bedside.
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Ray Chapman
South Dakota
Tennessee
Pella
Chapman
Elmwood Inn
C. S. Fox
Program and Social at Reform Church
Hand society of the law Reformed church will held Friday evening at 7:30. Ice cream and cake served for 10c, coffee and cake for 5c. Everybody welcome.
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Rtseanning Hand Society of the
Law Reformed Church
Local Car Is Hit At P O Corner
Thursday afternoon two automobiles collided near the Main and Washington street corner. One car was driven by William De Kock, son of John De Kock, who lives two miles north of Pella, and a Keokuk county car with license 54. The De Kock vehicle traveled north on Main Street while the western car initially tried to go east then sharply turned south, crashing into the De Kock auto. Both vehicles were damaged but no one was seriously hurt.
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William de Kock
John de Kock
Pella
Keokuk County
Main and
Washington Street
de Kock
Main Street
South Dakotan Passes Away at Elmwood Inn
Bay Chapman, 46, of Morristown South Dakota, died at Elmwood Inn Tuesday evening at 7 30. The body was cared for by Polla Burial association and shipped to his late home Wednesday. Arriving Saturday June 10 with wife and son en route to Tennessee to visit relatives, Chapman fell ill and was taken to Elmwood Inn where diabetes and later pneumonia were diagnosed. His condition worsened, and death followed. He is survived by his wife and son amid local sympathy.
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Bay Chapman
Morristown
S. D
Elmwood Inn
Polla Burial Association
Tennessee
Chapman
Creaved
Destructive Fire Ravages River View Park in Des Moines
A midnight blaze devastated River View Park in Des Moines Iowa destroying 18 buildings and the dance pavilion. Musical instruments valued at about $8000 were lost. Abe Frankle manager aimed to reopen by July 4. Fire drew thousands as streets remained crowded despite police efforts. Monkeys on a nearby island escaped to trees during the blaze.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Riverview Park
Abe Frankle
Frankie
Auto Crash Fatal for Van Houwe Ling Employee
M Naaktgebo ren a Van Houwe ling Auto salesman was seriously injured when his car collided with a Des Moines driver Don L Terry on highway 63 two miles west of Oskaloosa. The wreck demolished the car and left Naaktgeboren with a scalp wound and facial injuries though hospital reports Tuesday night show improving condition. The truck swerved to avoid the crash and carried three autos on a trailer.
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Pella
Oskaloosa
Martin Naaktgeboren
van Houweling Auto. Cos
Don L. Terry
Des Moines
Naaktogboren
Naaktgeboren
Oskiloosa
Des Moines Register
Naaktegboren
Dutch Inn Cafe To Open In New Location
The Dutch Inn Cafe will open at the former Van Rheenen Ready-to-Wear quarters on the east side of the square. Tom Wade proprietor moves stock and fixtures this week and adds new fixtures to offer an up-to-date restaurant. Opening Saturday will feature free treats with any purchase.
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Dutch Inn Cafe
Tom Wade
van Rheenen
Vacation School at Second Reformed Church
The church vacation school continues with strong interest as enrollment nears 100. Students attend daily opening exercises led by Mr. Hilmert, with music from children. Bible memory and crafts populate activities, including quilts, scrapbooks, and church models. Teachers listed include Ms. Hilmer, principal Gesselink, and Ade laide Schetes among others.
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Second Reformed Church
Hilmert
Ile
Imary Ant
Ms. Hilmer
Gesselink
Liners
Orlee Edith Roorda
Adelaide
Sehetes
Pella Band to Give Concerts This Weekend and Tuesday
The popular Pella band plans concerts in Central Park on Saturday evening and again Tuesday evening. Public interest runs high as residents are urged to turn out in large numbers and show appreciation for the band's community entertainment.
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Pella
Central Park
Heat Wave and Drouth Grips Country
A nationwide heat wave continues with daily high temperatures near 100 degrees and a severe drouth. No rain or clouds are forecast, harming crops as pastures burn and early garden vegetables dwindle. The corn crop faces potential damage unless rainfall arrives soon.
L A Sents and Son In Separate Crashes
Father and son named L A Sents and Abraham Sents suffered separate crashes within days. Abraham rolled east on University Street to avoid a pedestrian causing car damage but no injuries. The father, driving in Pleasantville on business, lost control after a tire blowout on loose gravel and crashed into a house, with his car badly damaged and he shaken but uninjured.
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L. A
Senta
Brother of Mrs Vander Linden Dies at 62 in Bondurant
John Tollenaar age 62 and brother of Mrs W D Vander Linden died at his Bondurant home Saturday at 3 30 pm. Funeral services were held at his daughter's home Monday at 2 pm with interment there. He leaves seven daughters and his wife had died years before. Residing in Bondurant nearly 40 years he was known for generations in local schools and served as postmaster for 17 years. He also leaves a brother Marion Tollenaar in Oregon.
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John Tollenaar
W. D. Vander Linden
Bondurant
Mr. Tollenaar
Vander Linden
Marion Tollenaar
Oregon
Delta Bank Closed Again Under Senate File 111
The Delta bank did not open yesterday under Senate File 111. Operated by a state man and Melvin Arndt, the bank faces probable liquidation by the state banking department. Depositors will likely receive their funds back as in similar cases in other towns.
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Delta Press
Delta Bank
Senate
Melvin Arndt
State Banking Department
Government Extends Aid To Farmers
Government aid focuses on easing debt for farmers through Federal Land Bank loans up to 5000 dollars secured by farm land. Loans offered with long terms and low interest, with initial grace on interest and principal. Appraisal cap at 75 percent of land value. Farmers urged to contact the Federal Land Bank agent in Pella via Mr Beinhauer at the old Security State Bank.
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Federal Land Bank
Pella
Mr. Beinhauer
Old Security State Bank
Pella and Lake Prairie vote against repeal in 1924
Pella city and Lake Prairie township cast 902 against repeal and 463 for repeal. statewide returns show Iowa voters tipping the scales with 328,404 for repeal and 211,545 against, a majority for repeal of 116,859. Mahaska and Marion counties likewise strong against repeal.
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Iowa
Holland
Pella
Lake Prairie
Lake Prairie Township
Mahaska
Marion Dry Mahaska
Marion County
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Two Cents Postage Effective July 1
Arthur Klein, assistant postmaster, advised the Chronicle that the 2c postage rate on first class mail for drop letters only will be effective July 1. The rate applies only to letters mailed in the city or on rural routes as a purely local rate. Out of town letters remain at 3c. Many hoped this would apply to all letters, but a half loaf is better than no loaf.
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Arthur Klein
The
Chronicle
Dr Fultz Builds A Real Trellis On North Main Street
Dr T G Fultz creates a substantial five by twenty foot trellis at his North Main street home using four steel posts set on cement. The design includes a central elevated gate-like feature and detachable sections for easy removal, along with a framework for tomato vines. The mayor notes the garden’s beauty despite passing breath.
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T. G. Fultz
North Main Street
Fultz
Dr Wesselink Visits South Dakota and North Dakota Talks
President John Wesselink of Central College travels to South Dakota to meet Reformed churches and interview prospective students. He had speaking engagements planned in North Dakota for Missionary Festa, but those appointments were canceled due to ongoing drought forcing churches to abandon Mission Fests this year.
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John Wesselink
Central College
South Dakota
Wesselink
North Dakota
Knoxville Boy Loses His Eye in Grinder Accident
Douglas, nine, son of Mrs Page Decker, returned from Os kaloolh Hospital after doctors removed his eye due to an accident at play with a coffee grinder. A hammer strike fractured the pupil, doctors concluded removal saved the remaining sight. He is recovering and getting along nicely.
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The
Knoxville Journal
Douglas
Page Decker
Oskaloolh Hospital
Iloosa
Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Notice
In accordance with a general meeting action by the Chamber of Commerce the board announces a scheduled closure related to the fourth estate and a house in Pel ae Fequent ed. The notice references the Board of Directors and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce
Aipods House
Tage Eee Board OF
Pélla
Chamber. of Commerce
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Star Oil Company
Wm. Muilenberg
Henr
Breinekool
W. W. Sadler
W. Gezel
George W. Ries
A. P. Vander Meide
Casey Vanden Berg
Marion van Gorp
Lob van Vark
F. F. Carpenter
Mrs. Cox
Henry Terpstra
Don Vos
John Vos
A. L. Stritzer
Waterloo
Fire Department
Pella Fire Department
Oscar M. Hartzell
Legislative Committee
Alex. Miller
Secretary of State
Davenport
George M. Betchel Co
Gerald Blackwood
Eddyville
Mahaska Hospital
Grace Miller
Carroll
New York Life Insurance Co
David Miller
Ralph Miller
Adolph Mohr
Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Kansas City
Union Station Plaza
Helen Lee Worthing
al Smith
Harvard University
U. S. War Office
Ruth Kresge
William Henry Nugent Head
Ile de France
Fire Surance Co
Chicago
Farflung
Fhe
Antoinetta Coppola
Foggia
Italy
James Mattern
Sigourney
Kinsburg
U. S. Department of Agriculture
C. L. Bodenhamer
el Dorado, Ark
American Legion
O. K
Edutorial Nore
P.O. Corner
Elmwood
Des Moines Park
M. Naaktgeboren
van Houweling Auto Co
Church Vacation School
L. A. Sents and Son
Pella and
Dr. Fultz
Dr. Wesselink
Knoxville
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