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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1927
Page
11
Local doctors McClure and Anderson vaccinated 197 children at Bussey schools on Wednesday with 238 signed up, aiming for 80 percent coverage. Additional doses and preschools to be treated next Wednesday, with offices handling cases for those unable to attend. Toxin antitoxin regimen explained as three painless doses spaced a week apart to boost immunity.
Goemaat and Reka from near Pella wed Justice G. Van Vliet at his home this morning March 10. They plan to farm near Wright and receive best wishes from The Chronicle. Hoksbergen and Van Niewaal marry at bride’s brother’s home 818 Oskaloosa Street on March 3 with Rev. D Hollebeek officiating. Hoksbergen recently moved to Pella from elsewhere.
Tracy, in pride and best wishes, along with his former wife, extend warm congratulations. Kfe joins in sending felicitations and goodwill.
Multiple obituaries report deaths on March 4 1927 in Pella and Des Moines Iowa. Mrs C Naaktgeboren aged 73 years 4 months 26 days died at home after heart trouble. funeral at First Christian Reformed church and Oakwood cemetery. Mrs Iynke Vander Linden aged 44 years 5 months 12 days died after cancer. services at home and First Reformed church with Oakwood burial. Matila Towne Shull formerly of Pella died February 26 1927 in Des Moines aged 87 or 88. survived by husband two sons and a daughter. interment at Glendale cemetery. Card of Thanks from van der Linden and Ulrich families.
The First Reformed Church of Pella Iowa memorializes Elder Andrianus Van Stigt who died February 24 1927 at nearly ninety five. He organized Pellas first Sunday School in 1848 and served as deacon elder and teacher, leaving a lasting influence on church and community. The note also mentions V A Lindaman who died at his Charles City farm. Lindaman pitched in the majors 1907 1909 and coached at the University of Iowa in 1911 before returning to farming.
Miss Margaret De Jong visited with her grandfather Win Van Gorp and Aunt Hattie. Miss Bessie Groenendyke, teaching at Sully, visited over Sunda with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lankelma were Des Moines visitors. The First Kristian Reformed church singing school presented readings, duets, quartets, and choruses. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Van Rees moved to a farm north of town. I De Haan moved into a new Liberty Street home. Mrs. N. De Wit celebrated her 68th birthday with family and refreshments. G. Klein marked his 71st birthday with neighbors dropping in.
In Iowa Falls a man named Wilson is buried. About 59 years old, he carried his past and identity to the grave. He had applied to authorities for lodging in the jail.
A man in Ackley was taken ill and hospitalized by the county social worker. Doctors and hospital superintendent said he could not survive and urged him to reveal his identity. He declined beyond giving his name and age, claiming no relatives or friends.
Surveyors map an extension from Knoxville to Melcher about fifteen miles southwest to connect with the St Paul Kansas City line. The route would let eastern Iowa receive coal directly from the Marion Lucas county fields and serve Oskaloosa Knoxville and nearby towns.
An ice gorge in the Des Moines river in Boone county damaged the Salvation Army summer camp grounds to about $15 000. Ice dammed the river and chunks of ice smashed the buildings and wrecked their foundations. The camp hosted Des Moines women and children for annual outings.
A brief display notes window shades for sale with bold claims of top quality and best prices. The copy emphasizes variety from premium to cheaper grades and promotes The Book Shop as the seller.
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