Queen Esther Cantata Delights Pella Audience
The Second Reformed Sunday School choir under Tunis Kempkes staged Queen Esther at the high school auditorium to a full house. The production featured beautiful scenery and singing on pitch, with solid cast work by Anna Tysseling as Esther and L M Henry as Ahashuerus, plus Bert Baron and Jennie Stureman in key roles. The 1600s Oratorio origins were noted, and the performance was praised as worthwhile, with thirty plus adult singers and a grateful audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Sunday School
Tunis Kempkes
Queen Esther
Pella
Tunis Kempes
Fort the Lion
Anna Tysseling
Esther
Italy
Rome
Oratory
Central College
J. W. Bailey
Baptist Church
Bailey
Kempes
Farm House Burned Northwest of Knoxville
A two miles northwest of Knoxville eight room Manix Bros. house was destroyed by fire Wednesday noon. The blaze likely started from a defective flue and neighbors saved most household goods. Damages exceed 3000 dollars with 2000 dollars insurance. Manix Bros. will rebuild when feasible.
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Manix Bros
Knoxville Journal
Peoria Methodist Church Building to Be Sold
The old Peoria Methodist Church, built in 1856 with a cemetery nearby, will be sold at public auction. Theodore Spain laid out Peoria in 1853 and the church served generations before the parsonage was sold. Mahaska county landmark passes as Richland township population centers shift toward the Reformed church.
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Theodore Spain
Peoria
Keokuk
Reformed Church
Mahaska County
Richland Township
New Sharon
School Board Election Nominees Listed for March Vote
Official notice announces election for school board director and district treasurer Monday afternoon. Only T. G. Fultz and Dirk Vander Ploeg nominated for director and Bert Baron for treasurer, with possible write-in candidates. Election day details appear in the board notice and specify voters may write in additional names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Fultz
Dirk Vander Ploeg
Bert Baron
Pella Golf Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Pella Golf Club held its annual meeting at the Legion Hall on Tuesday evening March 8. Members expressed enthusiasm for the game's future in Pella as golf becomes more accessible. A committee was appointed to secure grounds and report soon, and course work will begin to prepare for the season opening. The club aims to recruit 100 members. Officers elected were President J. H. Van Vliet, Vice President H. P. Van Gorp, and Sec Treasurer Gerald Rysdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Pella
Sta
J. H. van Vliet
H. P. van Gorp
Gerald Rysdam
Farmers and Merchants Banquet Next Thursday
The community banquet organized by farmers and merchants will be at the County Memorial Building at 6 30 p m Thursday March 17. All are invited to attend for good speakers and entertainment. Tickets are 65 cents at Pella businesses and buying tickets is encouraged to help the event succeed.
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County Memorial
Pella
Pella Commander Attends Bussey Legion Meeting
Dr George Lankelma attended a Bussey American Legion meeting Wednesday evening as vice commander of the Seventh district. District commander Mr Greenwalt of Des Moines also attended. Bussey post, though small, is active with 35 members and is advancing community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lankelma
Bussey
American Legion
Greenwalt
Des Moines
Glee Club Window Display at Van Niewaal's
Central College supporters praise Y T Van Niewaal for a striking glee club window display that showcases the Boys Glee Club. The booster’s artistic display draws visitors and public appreciation for his loyalty to the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
van Niewaal
Y. T. van Niewaal
Boys Glee Club
Central College
Central. College
Pella Shippers Good Prices At Chicago Sale
John Langerak and Son marketed two red lambs to be sold by Farmers Union Live Stock Commission at 15.75 per hundred pounds while Con Ver Ploeg shipped a car of hogs that sold well though the market eased. Ver Ploeg visited with Farmers Union staff and reconnected with Mrs. Wheatcraft. The cooperative handles cattle hogs and sheep from Pella and Marion County, with February sales near two million dollars, up 28 percent from 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Langerak
Ver Ploeg
Farmers Union
Chicago
Frank J E. Wheatcraft
Pella
Marion County
United States
Corn Belt
Eddyville to Install New Fire Alarm System
Eddyville plans a fire siren to replace the old steam whistle as it shifts from the electric light plant to the high line. Officials studied operation in Eldon, with permission from J A Lafferty to place the siren on the Telephone Office building. The Telephone company will operate it from the central office and Iowa Southern Utilities Co. will provide current at no charge. The potential for non fire use remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
J. A. Lafferty
Many Pella Folks in Los Angeles Gather for California Picnic
Iowans in southern California hold a large February picnic in Los Angeles attended by thousands. Frank E. Baer, longtime Pella resident now in Los Angeles, lists formed citizens who registered on February 26, with current addresses across Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena, Long Beach, Colton, Van Nuys, Riverside, and San Pedro. The compiled names include W Brinkhoff, Kate Meyer, Marie Rhynsburger, Cora Scarff Brewster, Phoebe Houck, Joe Rhynsburger, and many others connected to Pella communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
Frank E. Baer
Pella
W. Brinkhoff
W. 5Th
Calighette Cotton Cloutier
Montrose
T. F. Thomas
Colorado Springs
Cole
H. P. van der Meulen
S. Linen Ave
Kate Meyer
Angel
Starkenburg
Weath
Marie Rhynsburger
W. 30Th
Henry van Pelt
Central Ave
Glendale
Calif
C. L. Custer
N. Maringo
Pasadena
R. W. Gilson
S. Main
W.C. van der Meulen
E. Franklin St
M. Todd
Mclntosh
Irs
Brom den Otter
van Nuys
Newt L. Wilson
Cooper Arms
Long Beach
Wm. M. Kruger
York Blvd
Corena Korver Hardy
Tampico Ave
John Pos
W. Laurel St
Colton
West Ave
Will H. Scarff
Normal Ave
S. Pasadena
Emily Vineyard Tripp
Marguerite St
Joe Rhynsburger
Heliotrope Drive
Phoebe W. Houck
Toberman St
Kate F. Beard
Houser Way
H. F. Keables
Marie Bousquet Wills
Linwood
Pella Iowa School Election to Choose Two Directors
The Independent School District of Pella Iowa schedules a March 14 1927 election at the Municipal Building from 1 00 p m to 6 00 p m for two three year director terms and other lawful business. Secretary Peter Van Sittert publishes the notice.
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Independent
Pella
Iowa
Peter van Sittert
Filipino Y M Y Boys Invite Des Moines Group
The Filipino Y M C A members from Des Moines visit for an evening program at 7 30 on Monday. They will discuss educational political and other issues of the Philippine Islands. A second string basketball game follows. A coal mine exhibit runs Thursday to Saturday at the Almo Theatre.
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Hi Y
Des Moines
Philippine Islands
Almo Theatre
May Day to Be Child Health Day in Iowa
May Day in Iowa 1927 will be observed as Child Health Day. Dr Mae Habenicht notes the movement’s growth beyond single organizations as it centers on child welfare. State Health Commissioner Henry Albert says observance highlights work for pre school and school age children, especially diphtheria immunity and periodic family physician exams to detect unseen defects.
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Mae Habenicht
Des Moines
American Child Health Association
Iowa
State Department of Health
Henry Albert
Towa
Farmer traps himself with his own chicken thief plan
Orval Gaston of Davis county rigged a tree shotgun loaded with buckshot to deter thieves. He opened the hen house door and was struck by his own fired blast, with buckshot riddling his back and legs though no serious wounds were found. Dr Newland treated him. the plan backfired.
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Davis County
Orval Gaston
Bloomfield
Orval
Winchester
Newland
Gaston
Intoxicated driver strikes three cars and admits guilt
Gerrit Van Rees was arrested after driving into three cars on Oskaloosa street and into a ditch. A Des Moines woman’s car was hit along with two cars in front of Auto Service Co. He pleaded guilty to the damage and paid a $10 fine plus costs.
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Gerrit van Rees
Oskaloosa
Auto Service Co
van Rees
Des Moines
Carter
Inter
T. G. Fultz
New Cars in County Surpass 1926 Totals in Early 1927
Automobile dealers report record prosperity as 180 new cars were registered in the first two months of 1927. With an estimated $600 per car, investment nears $108,000, suggesting countywide new car investments could exceed $600,000 for 1926 figures. January and February sales top 1926, a peak year in local auto history.
Hamilton Dance Fight Victim Recovering
Charles Whitlatch, stabbed by Park King at a Hamilton dance on Feb. 19, is recovering in an Alba hospital and likely to be discharged next Saturday. King was released from jail as Whitlatch’s recovery was reported, bond cut from 10 000 to 5000, with pending charges possibly revised. Whiltlatch and King are cousins and drinking was cited as a possible cause. case expected at next court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Whitlatch
Park King
Hamilton
Alba
King
Whitlatch
A. B. Brest
Knoxville Journal
Ma haska County Pupils in Spelling Bee
Ma haska County held a county wide spelling contest conducted by Erma L Krout to select a representative for Des Moines in April. Eighteen registered but eight reported due to rain. Marguerite Ehrenhard Fremont won on inspector. Gilbert De Jong Stewart runner up. Ehrenhard advances to Des Moines April 15. De Jong would represent if she cannot go.
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Erma L. Krout
Mahaska County
Des Moines Register
Gilbert de Jong
Stewart
Tommy Goodner
Round Top
Prarie Township
Vione Greenshalgh
Evans
Garfield Township
Mildred Sanderson
University Park
Spring Creek
Franciene Appel
Lacey Consolidated
Myrle Cashatt
Cedar Consolidated
Rebecca Beaver
New Sharon
Marguerite Ehrenhard
Fremont
Gilbert
Des Moines
Washington, D. C
Miss Krout
Removal Notice Moves Upholstery Shop to 907 Franklin Street
Removal notice states the upholstery shop has relocated to 907 Franklin Street. A. W. Gysen invites customers to attend to all business in his line. Dated 9-21.
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Franklin Street
A. W. Gysen
Primary Gets Out Fair Vote In Pella Plan
The Pella method of nominating city officers drew about one third of eligible voters Tuesday. Each ward listed two candidates per seat, but many ballots had only one or three names after eliminations. Four wards showed three names, with one removed by voting. results followed.
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Pella
T. G. Fultz
Simon de Ha
John van Rheenen
Essor
J. P. de Cook
J. Plender
Mark Cominer
R. A. Awtry
A. D. Ver Steeg
A. . van Zante
Beyers
Gant
Vander Linden
A. van Varkijn
H. Douwstra
A. Vander Wal
Vander Wal
Grandman E. C. Nibbelink
H Rozenberg
Klein, Vander Linden
Rozenberg
Cantata Zion to be re presented by church choir
The choral society of the Second Christian Reformed church presented the cantata Zion Wednesday evening under Leonard Van Olden. The house was filled to overflowing with many turned away. Due to demand, a repeat performance is scheduled for Wednesday evening March 16 to accommodate those unable to enter.
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Choral Society
The
Second Christian Reformed Church
Zion
Leonard van Olden
Marion county collects eighty thousand for auto licenses
Figures from the county treasurer show Marion County automobile owners have paid $80,942.67 for 1927 licenses. There are 5,621 cars registered now, with 6,537 last year, leaving 600 to 800 delinquent. Most delinquent cars are junked, out of state, or not registered for various reasons. Gas tax returns arrived, with January receipts at $2,159.09 versus $2,034.78 in 1926.
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Marion County
Metcalf
Ford on railroad latest adaptation shows off new Ford
M. M. Shehan and C. E. Hoerr demonstrated a Ford sedan for Knoxville Ford owners on Burlington tracks. The dehorned car has no steering wheel, only horn, spark and gas levers, four wheel brakes, and a hydraulic jack at the center. It travels smoothly to Knoxville in about two hours at a maximum of 45 mph and is classified as an extra train with white and green flags. The event aimed to organize traffic department workers and was deemed a success by the Knoxville Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Shehan
C. E. Hoerr
Ottumwa
Knoxville
Ford
Burlington Tracks
Shehan
Hoerr
Knoxville Journal
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Second Reformed
Bussey Legion
Day
CON Ver Ploeg
Eddyville
PICNC
State Health Dept
Cooper
Klose Krotch Men’s Unions
van Niewaals
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