Sadler Pleases Knox Ville Club Women
Knoxville Journal reports the Knox ville Women’s Club enjoyed an excellent winter program on Wednesday the 23rd. George Francis Sadler, director of the Central Conservatory of Music in Pella, presented Der Freischutz with striking effect. Pianist Miss Lucille Cochrane, sixteen, a noted prodigy, performed Spanish Caprice Mozkowski Hark the Lark Trovador Fantasie and Waltz Op 42 Chopin. praised for developed technique and expressive tone.
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Knoxville Journal
Knoxville
George Francis Sadler
Central Conservatory of’Music
Pella
Lucille Cochrane
Sadler
Conservatory
Central College
Mozkowski
Liszt
Chopin
Death of Rev. B. F. Brinkman
Sorrow spread through the community when Rev. B. F. Brinkman died in a Cleveland hospital after a short illness. Former pastor of Second Reformed Church in Pella, he had recently left Chicago to lead Central College as financial secretary before returning to pastorship. Survived by wife and grown children, funeral arrangements were set by Central College President M. J. Hoffman.
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B. F. Brinkman
Cleveland
Ohio
Pella
Mr. Brinkman
Second Reformed Church
Chicago
Central College
M. J. Hoffman
Good proposition for a first class farmer near Summerset
A 150 acre farm on the Jefferson Highway north of Indianola near Summerset seeks a capable tenant. The owner offers possession and operation as if the land were their own, with 70 hogs 8 horses 26 cows 300 chickens and substantial facilities including a dairy barn hen house and well. Interested parties should visit Des Moines to discuss with the owner and provide strong references addressed to J Jelsma Land Co.
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Jefferson Highway
Indianola
Summerset
Des Moines
Jelsma
Land. Co
Small Primary Vote Narrows Field For City Offices
A damp unwelcoming Monday primary drew light turnout with under 300 votes cast for mayor. Vanden Berg led at 101, Van Vilet 120, and a strong dark-horse challenge formed by ex-mayor Van Vilet. Ben Kuyk and John Faassen led in treasurer and assessor races. Aldermen renomination favored Wormhoudt and Waechter with 227 and 191 votes. Ward results favored Fultz and Heerema in the second ward. two ward races showed narrow opposition elsewhere. The ledge of candidates suggests a warmer, more contested drive by the final election day.
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Vanden Berg
T. G. Fultz
van Viet
van Vilet
van Viiet
Pella
Ben Kuyk
A. N. van der Linden
Ben
John Faassen
J.P. Klein
J. van Gorp
John Heerema
Jake Plender
Dick C. van Zante
van Zante
George Heeren
Herman, Veenstra
John P. de Cook
James van Dusseldorp
Veenstra
DIES ALREADY: A MOVE TO CITY SATURDAY FOR GENTLEMEN
A fragment notes a gentleman with ties to Pella and a former home, planning a move to the city this Saturday. The garbled text hints at an obituary or notice of relocation involving a man once based in Pella.
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Pella
Dutch Tried to Hold John De Vos
Mr and Mrs John De Vos of the Bethel neighborhood east of Pleasantville traveled to Holland to visit relatives. De Vos a naturalized American citizen did not carry papers and was held for military duty. He asked his son Jesse to forward naturalization papers so he could be released. While held, Holland faced financial and food hardships but not famine. They returned home last week and prefer the United States to the old country.
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B. F. Black
Style Shop
H. E. Kuyper
Henry Ver Steeg
Monroe
Carl Beyers
Mias Irene Haan
Lucille Cochrane
Ver Steeg
Ray Livingston
Elva Mae van Houweling
Bernice Blommers
Bernice
Virginia
Melvin
Mr. Black
Knoxville Journal
John de Vos
Pleasantville
Bethel
Holland
United States
de Vos
Mrs. de Vo
Royal Candy Sells Pella Shop to Osceola Purchaser
The Pella candy kitchen and ice cream parlor run by Mike Demos was sold this week to Peter Constantine of Oska loosa. The new owner brings a large Oska loosa store plus years in the business. Tom and George Constantine will manage the Pella operation, maintaining the high standards. Tom Constantine, ex soldier of the ABEF, Legion member, and fraternal lodge participant, helps steer the business as the heirs plan to move to Davenport soon.
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Pella
Mike Demos
Peter Constantine
Oskaloosa
Tom
George Constantine
Demos
Tom Constantine
A. BE. F
American Legion
Davenport
Five for School Board Contest in Pella Election
The Pella school board race sees two incumbents T G Fultz and G H Waechter seeking reelection with Ed Van Zante Mrs Jessie Sadier and Mrs Katherine Rynsburger as challengers. This marks the first time women are nominated for a board seat locally. Voters are urged to turnout, hoping for a strong showing next Monday afternoon and a memorable election.
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T. G.fultz
Ed van Zante
Jessie Sadier
Katherine Rynsburger
Pella
van Zante
Celebrate Thirtieth Anniversary of Art and Wife De Cook
Mr and Mrs Art De Cook celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary on Saturday March 5 and Mrs De Cooks birthday. All their children attended the lively event with many presents and refreshments enjoyed by all.
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Art de Cook
de Cook
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Notice
A local chamber of commerce announces a forthcoming meeting to discuss charitable activities. Attendees and agenda details are to be provided in the official notice. participants should verify time and venue with the chamber secretary.
Elopees Missed. Three Captured Near What Cheer
Police in Pella detain two young men and a girl believed to be elopers from What Cheer. Names given were Orland Baird Jack Woodin of Cantril Iowa and Florine Bjork of Dayton Iowa. Relatives confirmed stories, and the trio spent the night in a hotel before continuing. A related item notes Dorothy Santee 15 and Wesley Malcolm eloped in an auto from What Cheer, later stranded in Topeka Kansas. Santee’s father wired for help and will bring the girl home.
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Pella
al Breuklander
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Marion County
Orland L. Baird
Jack Woodin
Cantril
Iowa
Flarine “Bjork
Dayton
Towa
van Buren County
Daytons
Webster County
Cantrill
What Cheer
Frank Santee
Dorothy Santee
Wesley Malcom
Malcolm
Leff
Topeka
Kansas
Santee
Des Moines
Central College Wins Narrow Victory in Overtime
Central College basketball edged Wesleyan University of Mt. Pleasant 19–19 at full time, then added one point in five overtime minutes to win. Monday’s benefit game against the Pella Tigers drew a large crowd. proceeds supported the college cement walk fund with a 27–21 final score.
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Central College
Iowa
Wesleyan University of Mt. Pleasant
Central
Pella Tigers
Birthday Party Honors G A R and Ladies Circle Members
A group from Pella including G A R members and the Ladies Circle traveled to Montes on Tuesday afternoon to help comrade Mr. B C Payne celebrate his birthday. The event featured camaraderie and local community support for Payne.
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Pella
Montes
B.C. Payne
Clark Family Moves to Colorado for Ranch Life
Knoxville Journal reports Frank Clark, his wife and children leave Knoxville after 15 years to manage Baker-Donley ranch near Larkspur Colorado. The 3000 acre stock and dairy operation may expand. 25 cows already milking, with planning to plant 220 acres. Elder son William joins with household goods. Frank is son of the late T J Clark. Mrs Clark is daughter of Mary Todd of Pella. Friends in Knoxville and Pella wish them well.
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Knoxville‘ Journal
Mra
Frank Clark
Larkspur
Colo
Denver
Colorado Springs
Clark
Baker-Donley
Frank Baker
P. H. Donley
Lou Donley
Knoxville
Nimber
William Clark
Frank
Colorado
Frida
T J, Clark
Mary Todd
Pella
Sheriff and deputy seize moonshine factory farm raid
Sheriff Clarke and Deputy Gordon Moore led a raid on a Poll township farm capturing a large Kentucky moonshine operation. Authorities seized a full barrel of liquor, two fermenting barrels, 15 empty barrels, corn mash, barley and rice, plus coils and apparatus for a still. Two men, Harry Brewer and Irvin Tanner, were arrested in Knoxville after an overnight chase. two more suspects, Pinegar and others, were tied to the case and later detentions in Des Moines.
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Clarke
Gordon Moore
Boyland Farm
Poll
Fegular
Kentucky
Moore
Harry Brewer
Irvin Tanner
Knoxville
Pinegar
Des Moines
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Rev
Second Reformer Church
Cleveland, Ohio
Alynly
Royal Candy. CO. Sells
Chamber OF Commerce
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