Tractor men visit Pella in Fordson tractor school
Ford Motor Co agents conducted a tractor school in Pella for over fifty farmers, explaining Fordson tractor construction and uses, with demonstrations on a locally owned machine. A. A. Checkley and Archie MacVicar spoke on farm machinery, efficiency gains, and Ford service programs, followed by a Ford-produced instructional film at the Alamo Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Pella
Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce
Star Auto Co
Federated Club
Wm. Jennings ‘Watson
Ford Motor Co
W. H. Barthouse
Ottumwa
Watson
H.G. Vander Wilt
Vander Wilt
Skunkrive
Thunder Creek
Fordson
A. A. Checkley
Herring Motor Co
Oliver Chilled Plow
Archie MacVicar
Ford Motor. Co
Fire at Pella Motor Co. wrecks cars and harms worker
A car under repair at Pella Motor Co. caught fire Saturday morning, spreading to another vehicle and garage partitions. Firefighters used chemical apparatus to control the blaze, destroying a new Overland and a used car but limiting overall loss. Fred Lankelma suffered painful burns to hand, neck, and face while helping drag the car to safety, a sacrifice that likely saved the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Motor Co
Overland
Fred Lankelma
Rev Robert Carroll resigns as Pella Baptist pastor
Rev Robert Carroll announced his resignation at Sunday morning service at the Baptist church in Pella. He arrived from Houston Texas in 1917 and has since struggled with ill health which remains a factor in his departure. He will stay with the church for a period, possibly until June first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carroll
Baptist Church of
Pella
Carroll
Houston
Texas
College Notes Build Indian Social Center as Fundraising Progress
Students plan a social center in India costing 1500 to 2000 dollars. More than 1800 dollars was raised at chapel on Friday morning. The Home Glee Club concert is set for April 16. Prof. Sadler comments on a potential chaperoned trip during leap year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Central College
Pella
Reformed Church
India
Glee Club
Bill
Arie
Sadler
Pella School Board Election Results and Bond Issue
The Pella school election drew notable turnout with 191 votes for treasurer C. N. Cole reelection and a $1670 bond for Webster school grounds. Men favored bonds about four to one while women supported at 24 to one, with several spoiled ballots noted.
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E. M. Cole
John Vander Wal
Webster
The
Baptist Church
Mortuary: infant Edgar Dieles dies near Pella
Edgar Dieles, six months old, son of Mr and Mrs A T Van Zante, died at home eight miles northwest of Pella Monday March 8 1920 at 430 am from pneumonia. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Third Reformed Church officiated by Rev P Braak and Rev P Grooters of Otley. Interment at Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Dieles
A. T. van Zante
Pella
Third Reformed Church
P. Braak
P. Grooters
Otley
Oakwood Cemetery
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Veen dies at farm near Pella
The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Veen died at their Matt Huyser farm home east of Pella at 4:00 a m Tuesday March 9 1920 aged two weeks. The little body was laid to rest the same afternoon in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Veen
Matt Huyser
Pella
Oakwood
Library Report for February 1920
Library activity shows 24 books issued with average daily circulation listed but not shown. It records days open for issue, largest and smallest daily circulation values, and counts for periodicals and Holland books issued as zero or not reported.
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No. of Books
of Holland Books
American Legion Social a Smoker for Gold Star Post
Gold Star Post No 89 held a social evening and smoker organized by entertainment committee chair Rube Brand. The event featured games, amateur and blindfold boxing, and conversation with refreshments by the Ladies Federated Club. A one act farce with Bill De Bruyn and a monologue by Doc Wormhoudt entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Star Post No. 89
Rube Brand
Ladies’ Federated Club
Bill de Bruyn
Doc Wormhoudt
College gym debate sparks call for standalone facility
A student letter argues against a combined gym assembly hall and music building at the college. The writer says a true gym should be a separate facility to avoid hampering athletic use and to attract students, warning that a partial gym harms both athletics and overall appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Garden Plows for Sale at Special Price
Vandemeulen Co offers a limited stock of garden plows at 4.00 each until sold out or April 1 1920. Plows on sample floor for viewing any time before the sale date. First come, first served. no holds or reserves before sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandemeulen & CO
Henry Carson and Dora Van Vark Wedding in Pella
Henry Carson and Miss Dora Van Vark of this city were united in marriage on Tuesday evening March 9 at the home of Mrs. E. B. Dennison with Rev. F. N. Byram officiating. Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Hamilton. Carson is employed at Garden City Feeder Co and served in the A E F. the bride recently worked at Vander Linden Drug Store. The Chronicle offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Carson
Dora van Vark
Vander Linden
the Chronicle
Pauline Ver Ploeg and John Boot Wed at Ver Ploeg Farm
The noon wedding at the Ver Ploeg home north of town joined Miss Pauline Ver Ploeg and Mr. John Boot, son of Wm Boot, with Rev. J Wesselink officiating. A large guest turnout attended, and the couple plan to live on a farm nearby. Congratulations and best wishes are extended by The Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Ver
Local Plumber Expands to Roofing and Repairs
A plumbing business announces addition of a Tin Shop and readiness to perform roofing work troughing and all general repairs.
Tigers Dominate Attica in One Sided Hoops Clash
The Pella Tigers crushed Attica 71 to 13 in a Monday basketball game delayed by road conditions and canceled Camp Dodge military duties. Den Adel Brand J. Rillihan led scoring. DeCook Vogelaar solidified defense as Tigers used a deep lineup.
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Pella Tigers
Attica Lone Stars
Attica
Central
Tigers
Will. den Ade
Brand
J. Rillihan
DeCook
Vogelaar
Tiger
Moon
National Meet of Farm Bureaus Highlights Unity and Reform
The Chicago gathering of the American Farm Bureau, with over a million and a half members led by J. R. Howard of Iowa, seeks to unite rural citizens nationwide. Delegates discuss common interests, patriotism, reforms, and giving producers a stronger voice in price setting, aiming to improve farm life and national welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Bureau Hera
Chicago
J. R. Howard
American Farm Bureau
Marion County Farm Bureau
Co-Operative Shipping Clubs
Pella
New England
Far West
Ladies To Improve Park In Pella
The Women's Federation Club of Pella plans to spend several hundred dollars this year to beautify the park between Main Street and Broadway along the Rock Island track. They propose cement walks and shrub planting, seek Hamilton Park naming, and will stage The Spinsters Convention to fund the effort. Mr McIvor will direct the production, promising local talent and a successful show with community support encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Federation Club of
Pella
Main Street
Broadway
Rock Island
Cub
Hamilton Park
Federated Club
McIvor
Pella High Hosts Meeting on Rural School Consolidation
A Tuesday night gathering at Pella High School debated consolidating rural districts here with Farm Agent J J Wilson and Tracey’s Mr Goodwin sharing experiences. Pro-con arguments centered on teacher shortages costs and potential efficiency gains, with local officials and Otley attendees including Rev P Grooters weighing in on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Mae Goldizen
J. J. Wilson
Goodwin
Tracey
Otley
P. Grooters
Grooters
Consolidated School Law
Minnesota
Pella
P. van Sittert
F. M. Frush
Miss Krueger
Oil Co Changes Hands In Pella Deal
The Manhattan Oil Co bought the International Oil Co business tanks and property in Pella including the Main Street service station recently built by M D Mc Williams and J V Lankelma. John Van Hemert will manage the service station and act as local agent for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Oil Co
International Oil Co
Pella
Main Street
M. D. McWillams
J. V. Lankelma
John van Hemert
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Offordson
Ford
Fatty Arbuckle
College
J. H. Cochrane
Simon de Haan
John G. Sybenga
J. A. Vander Wal
Vander Wal
Cochrane
Monroe
de Haan
Sybenga
C. N. Cole
van Veen
American Legion Social
Carson-Van Vark
Boot-Ver
Tigers Wallop Attica
Mile UP
Lone Stars
Soutie
McWilliams of
Knox
National Meet OF Farm Bureaus
Organization OF Farmers
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