Alfalfa Bill hailed as 20th century Moses
A crowded Legion hall in Pella heard speakers praise Alfalfa Bill Murray for president. George Stevens, W. M. Shaw, and Glenn Miller urged support, outlined campaign financing via $1 book of checks, and organized a Murray for President club with over 100 members.
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Pella
Legion Hall
Murray
United States
George Stevens
Desfoines Murray Club
Murray Club
John Adair
Oklahoma
Bill
Stevens
Texas
Needy Families Reported in Kalamazoo Michigan
John Potts reports 1500 Kalamazoo families rely on charity due to furniture factory closures, the city’s main industry. He may move to Pella if he can sell his property, praising Kalamazoo’s sociable people.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
John Potts
Mrs. Potts
Mr. Potts
Widow Mrs Van Arkel Dies in Prairie City Home
Mrs Engelina Van Arkel 74 died by apparent suicide at a cistern on her daughter’s Prairie City property after a period of ill health. She came to America in 1880, left six children and 25 grandchildren, and had resided at the Home for the Aged for nine years. Funeral services were held at the Home for the Aged with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
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Engelina van Arkel
Murray Ten Hagen
Prairie Shyrs
van Arkel
Ten Hagen
Pella
Bernie Mulder
Oakwood Cemetery
America
Henry van Arkel
New York City
John and
Gove van Arkel
William van Arkel
Oskaloosa
Harry de Haan
Prairie City
Kryn van Dusseldorp
Salary Cuts Proposed and Public Works discussed at Council
City Council Tuesday considered cutting city employee salaries as an economy measure but deferred action to a future meeting. A roofing firm discussed repairs at city offices and the municipal light plant, referred to the buildings and grounds committee. The electric department sought a carload of poles, with quotations to be reported later. The treasurer’s report showed bills of 3437.49 paid and a balance of 34388.42. A health department representative reported the sewage plant operating satisfactorily and offered state help if needed. Water softener issues at the light plant were addressed with a newer mineral expected to improve results. Jacob Plender’s driveway permit at East First Street was granted.
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Ction
Health Department
State Department of Health
Jacob Plender
East First Street
Paul Synhorst and wife celebrate 50 years of marriage
Mr and Mrs Paul Synhorst marked their 50th wedding anniversary with memories of courting days and the 50 year milestone. They married at a family home presided by Rev Rederus of Third Reformed Church. They share seven children from Des Moines to California and Nebraska.
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Paul Synhorst
Ella
den Hartog
Rederus
Third Reformed Church
Mr. Synhorst
Mrs. Synhorst
Synhorst
Patrick McBride
Miami, Fla
J. E. Vander Zyl
Oskaloosa
Dick Synhorst
Newton
Will Synhorst
Gibson
LeRoy Boles
Los Angeles
Cal
Ralph Grundman Ninth Leap Year Birthday
Ralph Grundman marks his unusual ninth birthday anniversary, noting his birthday occurs only every four years. He jokes that a leap year is missed roughly every thousand years, and hopes to live to see his next leap year celebration.
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Ralph Grundman
Ralph
Neely Becomes Manager of Dutch Mill Station
W. G. Neely, former manager of Standard Oil station No. 26, takes over as manager of the Dutch Mill station on West Washington street. He replaces Stuart Goad, who held the post for eighteen months. The Dutch Mill advertises in this issue of the Chronicle.
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W. G. Neely
Standard Oil
Dutch Mill
West Washington Street
Neeley
Stuart Goad
The
Chronicle
Republican meeting at American Legion Hall in Pella
The notice announces a Republican meeting at the American Legion Hall in Pella on Saturday March 6 at 7:30 PM to select delegates to the County Convention. Central Committee
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American Legion Hall
Pella
Central Committee
Card of Thanks for Birthday Wishes
Mrs. Anna Roorda thanks everyone for the beautiful cards sent on her birthday, expressing appreciation to all who sent kind thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Roorda
Chronicle Want Ads Prove Effective for Sellers and Buyers
W H Nollen sold out of burr oak fence posts after advertising in Chronicle Want Ads. Art Koeleman endorses the ads, noting a fresh cow for sale drew three buyers on site before the weekend. The piece urges readers to use Chronicle want ads to reach buyers.
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Chronicle
W. H. Nollen
Art Koeleman
Parents and Others Attend Piano Class at Lincoln Building
Parents and friends visited a private pupil lesson by Professor Sadler at Lincoln Building. Pupils performed piano solos, practiced rhythm and ear-analysis, scales, and conducting music notation. Public school piano work aims at general music education and future band or orchestra readiness. parents praised the program.
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Sadler
Lincoln
Granddaughter of former pastor earns first woman seat
Doris Stevens of Omaha Nebr becomes the first woman elected to the American Institute of International Law succeeding Elihu Root. The 105 member body grants legal advice to the Pan American union. Stevens, granddaughter of Rev Koopman, will report on international rights at the Montevideo Pan American conference in December 1982.
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Doris Stevens
Omaha
Nebr
American Institute of International Law
Elihu Root
Miss Stevens
Koopman
First Christian Reformed Church
Misstevens
Pella
James Buerkens
The
American’ Institute of International Law
Pan-American Union
Riise Stevens
Institute
Montevideo
Farewell sermon by Dr. Mulder fills church to capacity
Dr. Bernie Mulder delivers his final address at First Reformed Church before more than 1,000 attendees. He presents Jesus as the way and the truth and the life, urging believers to walk in God s way and find reconciliation and eternal life in him.
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First Reformed Church
Bernie Mulder
Jesus
Tam
Jesus Christ
Dr. Mulder
God
Pilate
Correction Amends Radio Feature Schedule For Dr Wilson
Mrs Dena Vander Pol reads our feature What's on the Radio and asks correction to last week's Chronicle stating Dr Walden L Wilson comes on at 15. The correct schedule shows broadcasts at 8 30 a m on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday and 8 15 a m on Monday Wednesday and Friday. We are glad to correct.
Shaw Attends Murra Booster Meeting At Legion Hall
W M Shaw Democratic candidate for state auditor drew local interest at a Murray booster meeting when he spoke briefly. A Central college graduate from 1894-95 in the commercial department he was the first diploma recipient. He was allotted ten minutes on the program.
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W. M. Shaw
Murra
Legion
Shaw
Commercial Department
Central College
Mrs K Ver Heul Dies After 17 Years Of Suffering
Mrs K Ver Heul, 88, of 900 West Third street, died Sunday at 4:30 pm after a long illness. Born Hendrika Bruinekool in the Netherlands, she immigrated to America at nine, married Kryn Ver Heul in 1870, and raised ten children. A devout Methodist with strong moral character, she endured pioneer life with faith and will. Her funeral was held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Home, with interment in Oakwood cemetery. surviving children and many descendants noted in the family obituary.
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K. Ver Heul
900 West
Third Street
Wev
Hl. C.jecobs
Oakwood Cemetery
Ver Heul
Hendrika Bruinekool
Nijkerk
Netherlands
America
Pella
Kryn Ver Heul
Neal Ver Heul
Des Moines
H. 0. Boring
W. J. van Wely
Monroe
John Hoksbergen
Hattie
Katie
Martha
Henrietta
Elizabeth
Chrisan
Methodist Church
Holland
Earth
Dr. Mulder and family leave for Grand Rapids church
The First Reformed Church bid farewell as Dr. Bernie Mulder ends six years of pastorate. He moves with his family to Grand Rapids Mich to lead Bethel Church. He guided the church and community through growth, youth work, and civic affiliations, earning warm admiration and best wishes.
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Bernie Mulder
First Reformed Church
Grand Rapids, Mich
Mulder
Bethel Church
American Legion
The
Chamber of Commerce
Central College
Christian Endeavor Convention
Automobiles Kill More People Than War
An analysis compares World War I fatalities with auto accident losses in the United States. It notes 60 510 AEF members killed or died of wounds in 18 months of US involvement, 182 674 wounded but not mortally, against 53 650 killed in auto accidents and 1 576 840 injured in the 18 months ending December 31 1931.
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Glenn Miller
Farmers Union
United States
Ourepublic
Dickinson
America
Miss Elizabeth Hamilton Dies at 76 in City
Miss Elizabeth Hamilton daughter of the late Robert Hamilton and a member of a longtime local family died Tuesday after a two year illness at age 76 years 11 months and 20 days. She is survived by sister Miss Emma Hamilton. They resided on Oskaloosa Street. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM at the home with Rev H C Jacobs officiating. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Hamilton
Robert Hamilton
Emma Hamilton
Oskaloosa Street
Rev. H. C. Jacobs
Oakwood Cemetery
Pay Your Taxes At The Bell Clothing House
An advertisement states a copy of the Marion county tax list is at the Bell Clothing House where taxes may be paid. A receipt fee of 10 cents applies. The arrangement is in cooperation with the Pella National Bank.
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Marion County
Bell Clothing House
Pella National Bank
Seth Parker and his Jonesville Folks book release
Just published by Seth Parker the volume "Seth Parker and his Jonesville Folks" runs 240 pages with 16 full page illustrations and the complete story "Way Back Home" plus hymns. It is neatly bound and offered at a low price of one dollar at the Chronicle Office.
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Seth Parker
Jonesville
Chronicle Fice
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Moses
Kalamazoo, Mich
Federal Radio Commission
White House
Mrs. K. Ver Heul
Mrs, K, Ver Heul
Grand Rapids
Miss E. Hamilton
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