J W Wright Died at Knoxville in 65th Year
John W Wright a longtime Knoxville Journal city editor and noted natural science enthusiast died at home in Knoxville on Tuesday Feb 23 at age 65 years 9 months and 19 days. A self educated man with wide knowledge he contributed to science and local history including Nature Snap Shots and the Marion county history. He authored Christ in Myth and Legend and supervised the Marion county history project. He was a devoted citizen and remained active in work nearly to the end.
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John W. Wright
Marion County
Knoxville Journal
Town Academy of Sciences
National Geographic Society
Wright
Des Moines Leader
American Rural Home
Rochester
N. Y
St. Louis Republic
Republic
Cranston & Curts
Cincinnati
Marion County History
S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
Dillon and
Susanna
Frazier) Wright
New Brunswick Panatrope introduced at Pella concert
The Brunswick Panatrope concert at Pella High introduced a new electrical reproducing instrument. Demonstrator Frank Keithley explained the device differs from a phonograph, with electric recording and reverse sound reproduction. Kuyper Music House sells it. many attendees chose the concert over a college basketball game.
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Brunswick
Pella
Frank Keithley
Brunswick Company
Kuyper Music House
Kuyper
March First Business Normal in Pella
From bankers, notaries, and real estate men we learn that settlements in Pella on and about March first were about as usual in amount. Business for the most part was transacted without hardship upon anyone. One banker reported that things went more smoothly than he had experienced for several years. Most of the deals of the wild speculation period following the war had already been closed, so few suffered heavy losses in settlements this year. The notaries and bankers have had a very busy season, and the volume of business has been big, but settlements were made without losses or pinchings.
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Pella
Central Cops 57 to 23 Victory Over Ellsworth
Central racked up 57 points against Ellsworth in a bold team performance. Rowland Hoogeveen Beyers led scoring while Neifert orchestrated the offense with sharp passes. Tandy Wormhoudt Kuyper Scholten contributed solid defense and floor play in the Town conference matchup.
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Central
Ellsworth
Upstaters
Hoogeveen
Beyers
Capt. Neifert
Neifert
Tandy
Wormhoudt
Kuyper
Scholten
Radio Log Book Promotes Telegraph Business Across Nation
Agent Ross Schakel of the Western Union in Pella distributes a radio log book listing 150 plus stations by wavelength with call letters locations and power. The Shenandoah Iowa birthday program drew vast telegram traffic seen as a major telegraph revenue event potentially nearing $100,000, with messages from Iowa Missouri Nebraska and Kansas and farther.
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Ross Schakel
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pella
United States
Canada
Havana
Honolulu
Telegraph Company
WHO
Des Moines
Central College
Shenandoah
Iowa
Henry Field
Western Union Company
Otley
Leighton
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
American House Under New Management
R L Ocheltree is the new landlord at the American House and took possession on March 1. The dining room was temporarily closed for decorating but rooms remained available. Dining room service resumed Wednesday noon with a revised meal plan and new pricing aimed at attracting more local business and travelers.
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R. L. Ocheltree
Dr Hall Addresses Hundreds of Young People in County Tour
Dr Winfield Scott Hall lectured in Pella and Marion County under the County Y M C A auspices, addressing about five hundred high school and college students across half a dozen communities. He is accompanied by County Secretary C E Atkinson and hopes to reach nearly all county youth during the week.
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Winfield Scott Hall
Pella
Dr. Hall
Hall
Marion County
C. E. Atkinson
Program Notes for Baptist Church Concert at Pella
Charles Leech Gulich and James H. Rogers present a piano and choral program at Pella Baptist Church on Tuesday evening February ninth. Works include MacDowell To a Wild Rose and Nevin Narcissus, plus Gulick manuscripts such as Grand Chorus and Finale pedal etude on America. Performers include Rene L. Becker Lily Wadhams Moline and Ethelbert Nevin pieces.
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Pella Baptist Church
James H. Rogers
Rene L. Becker
Daley
Buck Aee
Edward MacDowell
Ethelbert Nevin
Lily
Fordson Tractor Service Popular Appeal
The Fordson Tractor Service from Star Auto Company aims to support farmers this season with on field troubleshooting by Ed Van Toorn and a mobile repair shop. Recent buyers include Gerrit Vander Wilt, John A. Van Waardhuizen, Art Secrel, and others, reflecting growing Fordson usage.
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Star Auto Company
Chronicle
Fordsons
Ed van Toorn
Star Shops
Gerrit Vander Wilt
John A. van Waardhuizen Art Secrel Wm, H. Vande
Voort Chas. Goetting
Harry van Gorp
Abraham Bogaards
Walter J. Newendorp
Puritan Drug Store Sees Staffing Shakeup
Peter Heerema leaves Puritan Drug Store prompting changes. Casey Vanden Berg is promoted to Heerema’s role, while Kryn Boyert becomes the new ice cream maker and delivery person, taking Casey’s former duties.
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Puritan
Peter Heerema
Casey Vanden Berg
Mr. Heerema
Kryn Boyert
Casey
Farm Mules Sold To Fred Kool From Pete Van Niewaal
A team of mules advertised in the Chronicle by Pete Van Niewaal was purchased by Fred Kool. The purchasers plan to use the sturdy pair for farm work on Kool s farm.
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the Chronicle
Pete van Niewaal
Fred Kool
Midnight Fire at Louis Kuyper Home
Firefighters found a stubborn blaze inside the Kuyper residence late Monday night. Most damage was between floors and walls with possible roof origin. Water used to control the fire. damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars. insurance reported.
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L. A. Kuyer
Nothing but routine at council meeting
The city council met Tuesday evening to handle routine monthly business. The treasurer reported a balance of 28 762.82 and bills totaling 2 461.32 were approved. Officials presented monthly reports, sidewalk requests and minor property improvements were approved, with informal talks on new paying plans.
Central and Penn Girls Break Even in Debate
A joint debate between Central College and Penn College girls was held Monday evening in Oskaloosa. Central team Marie Schalekamp Cathryn Bungers Jennie Roelofs argued the negative and won the judges decision. Penn College team won here, making the event an even break as the Child Labor amendment failed in most states over a year ago.
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Central College
Penn College
Central
Marie Schalekamp
Cathryn Bungers
Jennie Roelofs
Oskaloosa
Penn
Poultry Ills Showed At Pella Clinic By Lyman Peck
Mr Lyman Peck head of the Geo H Lee Company Omaha led a successful clinic in Pella on diseases of poultry and hogs. Though turnout was limited by poor roads, attendees praised his demonstrations of tuberculous signs worm infestations and other illnesses after he opened sample chickens for inspection. The Puritan Drug Company plans another June demonstration with Peck. Rev George M Derbyshire and family and others attended a Des Moines lecture Wednesday evening at First Baptist Church by Rev J Whitcomb Brougher.
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Lyman Peck
Geo. H. Lee Company
Omaha
Pella
Puritan Drug Company
Lee
Mr. Peck
Lee Company
Peck
George M. Derbyshire
J. M. Cox
Hattie van Cleave
F. R. Gambell
A. C. Kuyper
Des Moines
First Baptist Church
J. Whitcomb Brougher
Doctor Lankelma Moves Into New North Main Home
Dr. George Lankelma moved into a newly completed residence on North Main Street last week. The home provides a fine living space for him and his family.
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George Lankelma
North Main Street
Pella Independent school district election set for Monday
On Monday afternoon March 8 the annual Pella Independent school district election will determine two directors as terms for Simon De Haan and C. H. Wormhoudt expire. The paper notes lack of official notice, cites filing deadline seven days prior with only those two names filed for reelection, and warns voters may write in other candidates. Local observers anticipate last‑minute opposition efforts and strong support for the incumbents.
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Pella Independent
Simon de Haan
C. H. Wormhoudt
Messrs. de Haan
Wormhoudt
de Haan
Organ Recital by Gulick Set for Tuesday March 9
Music lovers in Pella and vicinity await Charles Leech Gulick America's Concert Organist in the First Baptist church Tuesday evening March 9. Gulick, known for broadcasts and numerous appearances, tailors programs to suit local tastes and acts as his own manager.
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Pella
Charles Leech Gulick
America
First Baptist Church
Gullick
Cortland
New York
Daily Standard
Gulick
Christian Temple
Norfolk
March Brings Weather Whirlwind In Like A Menagerie
The piece describes March as wild with rapidly changing conditions from warm sun to rain sleet and snow. It notes a 62 to 63 degree day followed by a dramatic drop and a plunge to 10 above zero. The wind roared Monday then eased, with a forecast of south winds and overcast skies as the season moves on.
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Pella
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J. W. Wright
Knoxville
Central Cops
Western Union
American House
DR. Winfield Scott Hall
Charles Leech Gulich
Fordson Tractor
Louis Kuyper
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