City Council Proceedings March 7 1922 Pella Iowa
City council met March 7 1922 with Mayor Vanden Berg presiding and most members present. Petitions for sidewalk and park lighting were referred to committees. Federated Club asked water connections and lighting for South Park rest room. Light and Water Committee reported boiler repair and pump order. coal purchase referred to committee. Treasurer reported 23637.25 balance. water works bonds sold with 114.01 interest. 375.00 interest on 1918 bonds due. Payroll and bills approved. warrants authorized.
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Pella
Towa
Vanden Berg
Fultz
Board of Park Commissioners
Central Park
Light
Ladies Federated Club
Federated Club
South Park
Light and Water Committee
Water Works
Garden City Feder to Re open Plant Monday with 40 Employees
Notices mailed to 40 former workers urge return to Garden City Feeder Co on Monday morning March 13. Additional hires will follow as business warrants and demand rise.
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Garden City Feder
Garden City Feeder Co
Don’t Give to the Unauthorized Solicitor
Des Moines readers are urged to question solicitors claiming Salvation Army support while wearing similar uniforms. Ralph J. Reed, secretary, alleges much funds go to beggars rather than aid the poor and asks for information on organizations making such appeals. The Chronicle says many beggars favor street or in‑store solicitations over honest work.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hostor
Chronicle
Pella
Salvation Army
Park Shrubbery Ordered by Local Men and Commission
Park commissioners arrange with M J De Jong and Oak Grove Nursery to supply shrubbery for spring beautification. Bids are called for labor and material to build a pergola with fountain along the railroad track. Women's Federated Club funds walks, cement paths are contracted, a band stand and electric lights are planned to enhance the central city park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
M. J. de Jong
A. Ver Ploegh & Son
Oak Grove
Women’s Federated Club
Boy Scout Training Might Prevent Schoolhouse Vandals
Near Newton several youths admitted tearing up a local schoolhouse floor by throwing coal. They appeared before Justice M J Carey and, though remorseful, promised better conduct. They received a lenient second chance with warnings of harsher penalties if repeated.
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Newton
M. J. Carey
Farm Hired Man Henry Klearkx Dies In Wagon Accident
Henry Klearkx, hired man on John Templeton’s farm near Cordova, was killed when frightened horses dragged him under a wagon he was unhitching. The incident happened about 6:30 pm Wednesday. he died about 8:00 pm. A Dutch immigrant, he lived above the Geelhoed store in Pella before moving to the Templeton farm in January. He leaves a wife and two young children, plus his mother and two brothers in America.
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Henry Klearkx
John Templeton
Cordova
Klearkx
America
Holland
Garden City
Pella
Geelhoed
Templeton Farm
SICK MAN RECEIVES BLOOD TRANSFUSION FOR BEVAN
A pint and a half of blood was transferred from Fred Lankelma to C. H. Bevan by Dr. J. W. Weingart of Des Moines with assistants From Pella. Bevan, a coal man long in the area, had suffered anemia for weeks and showed initial improvement before developments grew less favorable later. Bevan worked in mines in Wales and the United States and returned home from a hospital in Oskaloosa a month ago awaiting the operation delayed by chickenpox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lankelma
H. Bevan
J. W. Weingart
Des Moines
Aschenbrenner
Sybenga
Pella
Bevan
Wales
America
Harvey
Oskaloosa
Board of Health urges vaccination in Iowa towns
A letter to Iowa mayors warns smallpox remains virulent with recent deaths. It urges local boards to issue proclamations and require vaccination if cases appear, offering free municipal vaccination and epidemiologist assistance from the state health office led by Dr Rodney P. Fagen.
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Iowa
United States
Kansas City
Omaha
Denver
Board of Health
Rodney P. Fagen
Ladies Auxiliary Rum Mage Sale Tells Plan Soon
Notice states the Ladies Auxiliary of Central College will hold their annual rummage sale in the near future with further details to follow.
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Central Colege
Bank Robber Is Convicted In Pleasantville Heist
Harry Dean found guilty by a district court jury for active participation in the Pleasantville bank robbery. Witnesses from St Paul and Minnesota testified, alibi collapses noted, and multiple towns recount Dean’s prior bank visit amid ongoing cases against others, including Hogan awaiting trial.
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Harry Dean
Canada
Council
Pleasantville
Minnesota
Willamson
Lucas County
Dean
Williamson
Sully
Jasper County
Many Want Lawns Beautified in Pella
Park Commissioner J. S. Wilson reports strong public interest in beautifying lawns through the park commission offer. Sixty-five requests for landscape advice and services have been filed, with plans for shrubbery and planting as spring arrives. Landscape artist Mr. Weirick met residents Monday, presenting improvement pictures and discussing plans with interested citizens.
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J. S. Wilson
The
Park Commission
Chronicle
Weirick
Pella
Wise Declares Democratic Candidacy for Marion Sheriff
F M Wise announces bid for Marion County sheriff on the Democratic ticket. He submits to party primaries and the voters to determine nominating outcome.
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Marion County
Bombing at Des Moines Cigar Store Ties Gangs War
Des Moines witnessed a bomb outrage at the Ozark cigar store, tied by police to a gambling gang feud. The blast damaged the store and a pool hall with total damage estimated at 3000 dollars. nearby windows shattered along an area.
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Des Moines
Ozark Cigar Store
Ita
State Prison at Fort Madison Suffered Major Fire Loss
Iowa lost about 260000 to a Friday morning blaze at Fort Madison state penitentiary. The fire hit the paint shop and chair factory, damaging shops and buildings while cell houses remained untouched. No insurance coverage existed. Funds from the chair factory profits and unspent appropriations are available to rebuild.
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Iowa
Ft. Madison
State University
Agricultural College
Fort Madson
Board of Control
Fort Madison
Pioneer Wagon Maker Barney Buerkens Dies at 79
Barney Buerkens founder of Pella’s long running Buerkens Manufacturing Company died at his East First Street home at 11 p m on Tuesday March 7 1922 aged 79 years 7 months and 13 days He built a wagon works since 1865 later owning Pella Manufacturing Company premises and expanding to Main Street The business made buggies wagons sleds and trucks and carried the name Pella across the Midwest Funeral services were set for two o clock Friday at his home with interment at Oakwood cemetery He survived by wife two sons J A Buerkens of Pella Edward of Fairfield two daughters Mrs Art her Steeg of Pella and Mrs Nettle Shaw of Indianola and several grandchildren
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Barney Buerkens
Pella
East First Street
J. A. Buerkens
Edward
Fairfield
Arther Steeg
Nettle Shaw
Indianola
Buerkens
Pella Manufacturing Company
Hast First
Main Street
Buerens Manufacturing Company
Garden City
Pella Throuhout
Middle West
Ver Steeg
Beurkens
Oakwood Cemetery
Big Young Peoples Banquet Held in Pella Area
The District Young People's Council of Pella city and the Lake Prairie Summit District sponsor a Saturday night event in the Second Reformed church classrooms. Doors open at 6:00 p m on Thursday March 16 with an after dinner program. eligible attendees are two youths per Sunday school class ages 13 to 24 plus the superintendent and two teachers. For details contact Gradus De Kock Del De Haan Harold Klein Martha Gosse lak or Mrs A P De Reus.
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Young People's Council
Pella City
Lake Prairie Summit
Second Reformed Church
Pella
Gradus de Kock
del de Haan
Harold Klein
Martha Gosselak
A. P. de Reus
Pella Notice to Contractors for Pergola Project
Sealed bids addressed to the Ladies Federated Club will be received by the city clerk of Pella until March 15 at 2 p m for labor and materials to erect a pergola in South Park. Drawings may be inspected at the clerk's office. The owners reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Ladies Federated Club, Mrs J C Mitten, Com.
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Ladies Federated Club
City of
Pella
South Park
Ladies’ Federated Club
Mra
J.C
College Handkerchief Bazaar at Holland Market
The college plans a handkerchief bazaar at Holland Meat Market on March 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds support student activities.
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Central College
Holland
State Insurance Debate Delayed on Public Buildings Plan
Officials consider a proposal from a representative of insurance companies asking the state to insure its buildings. The officials have not changed the established policy of the state not to carry insurance.
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Matali Soeast Park
Cougell
C. Kuyper
Ralph J. Reed
Hank Hankins
F. M. Wise
STATE
BIG Young Peoples
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