Fire destroys Van Vliet store in Otley building
A Saturday morning fire destroyed the Davis Cafe basement and the James Van Vliet general merchandise store and post office in Otley, housed in the Vriezelaar building. Loss estimated at $6,000 to $7,000, with insurance partial. Heeren garage saved. Van Vliet to reopen in a leased Vriezelaar site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Otley
James van Vliet General Merchandise
Pella
Heeren
Dick Vander Ploeg
H. L. Renaud
Local Girl Saves Woman From Death
Ruth Lautenbach of Pella, aiding a psychopathic hospital patient during a supervised walk at the Iowa River near the Iowa Avenue Bridge, pulled the woman from the water after she attempted suicide by entering the river. The rescuer is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R R Lautenbach of Pella.
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Daily
Iowan
Iowa City
Ruth Lautenbach
Lowa Avenue
Miss Lautenbach
R. R. Lautenbach
Ella
Knoxville Girl Injured By Auto
In Knoxville Iowa seven year old Mabel Perry daughter of Tom Perry was badly injured Friday afternoon when struck by a car driven by Ted Ward a senior high school student. Congested street conditions contributed to the accident as the children crossed West Main Street near the junior high school. Mabel suffered a head blow and minor injuries and was taken to the Mater Hospital where she remained unconscious until the following day. Ward is Therm Ward's son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
Mabel Perry
Tom Perry
Ted Ward
West Main Street
Ward
Mabel
Mater Hospital
Therm Ward
Piano Store Bargain Prompt in Ad Voice
A clipped classified style ad notes only twenty pianos and players remain from an initial fifty, urging buyers to act. It juxtaposes price pressure with a direct quip from George Rasay, tied to Over Pella Motor Company, signaling a regional sale push.
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George Rasey
Pella Motor Company
Welfare League Seeks Public Aid For Needy Families
At a Community Welfare League meeting held in the Legion hall the group reviewed the growing need among needy families and the lack of county funds. Officials urged the public to donate money or food, warning the situation could become critical without support. Contributions should be sent to treasurer Mrs. LA. er and food donations notified to Dr. Asch renner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Welfare League
Legion Hall
Aschrenner
Central College Financially Safe Despite Denominational Pressures
The president's board report dated March 18 states Central College has weathered the financial low mood while others closed or became junior colleges. The college closed the year without a deficit and made permanent improvements, expressing gratitude to Almighty God.
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Board of Trustees of
Central College
Wall
Last Rites for Mrs. Geo Kimmell
Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Kimmel were held at her home and the First Reformed church in Pella, with interment in Graceland cemetery. Born Dena Boland in Pella on October 3, 1858, she died at 72 after a long illness. Surviving children include Mrs. George W. Croll and LeRoy Kimmel, plus a grandson Leland Croll, a brother H. J. Boland, and sister Mrs. A. J. Klyn. She lived most of her life in the area except for three years in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kimmel
West Second Street
Pella
First Reformed Church
B. Mulder
E. V. Goad
Graceland Cemetery
Mulder
Kimmell
Kimmel
Dena Boland
Kormel
Henry
George W. Croll
LeRoy Kimmel
Croll
Leland Croll
H. J. Boland
A. J. Klyn
South Dakota
Night Service For Autoists Possible in Pella Plan
Local filling station operators discuss a rotating all night service to assist motorists with empty tanks. The proposal aims to ease hardship on operators while ensuring urgent travel needs are met, suggesting a 12 station circuit and shared burdens to attract more business over time.
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Dreamland
Pella
Imprisoned Canine Has His Troubles
Saturday morning residents near Leighton investigated a disturbance at Pleasant Grove school house and found the War Steeris family dog locked inside. The dog apparently escaped previous night, broke curtains and glass, upset a phonograph, and caused a ruckus while seeking freedom. He is described as unlikely to repeat the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William War
Steeris
Leighton
Pleasant Grove
Black Oak School History From Leighton Area
The Black Oak school near Leighton founded about 60 years ago features Miss Elizabeth De Wolf as current teacher in her second year, with Charles Van Maanen as president and long-time secretary Fleck. Historical notes cover secretaries, treasurers, and early staff from 1886 to 1895, and memories of former pupils and students.
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Black Oak School
Leighton
Elizabeth de Wolf
Oskaloosa
Chas. van Maanen
C. H. Bogaard
William van Duren
Fleck
Henry Roorda
Peemee Snae
Meade
Black Oak
G. H. Gosselink
Paul Synhorst
Mr. Fleck
P. G. de Jong
Seth Miller
Wilson Shaffer
E. Smith
Jeanette de Jong
Marie Vender Hart Nellie van Haaften
Jane Gosselink
Ruth Stegner
Gerrit
Rene
William van Heukelem
Jeanette
Carrie Vroom
Mayor De Haan Signs Appropriation Ordinance
Fire alarm at the Peter Van Sittert home on West Washington Street Tuesday morning proved a false blaze. A cleaning effort by the household caused a rubbish fire in the furnace, prompting a fire department response before neighbors and residents realized the danger was minimal. Mr. Van Sittert, at Van der Meulen's Hardware Store, hurried home upon learning of the alarm.
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Peter van Sittert
West Washington Street
van Sittert
van der Meulen
John F Dykstra
Easter Cantata Set At First Christian Reformed Church
The choir of First Christian Reformed Church rehearses for the Easter cantata Life Eternal to be performed Thursday evening April 2 at 7 80 o clock. Fifty voices will participate in the rendition and the public is invited to attend this meritorious program.
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First Christian Reformed Church
Card of Thanks for Fire Department Help
J M Van Vliet & Company Otley Iowa thanks the Pella Fire Department for prompt response last Friday night after their store was destroyed by fire. They also thank neighbors and friends for their efforts in their behalf.
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Pella
Expression of thanks from the Kimmell children
The children of Mrs. George W. Kimmell express heartfelt appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during illness and after her death. They thank neighbors friends for the support and for the use of automobiles and for the beautiful tributes.
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George W. Kimmell
Mayor Signs $40,000 City Light Equipment Measure
Mayor Simon De Haan signed an ordinance appropriating $40,000 for equipment at the city light plant. Passed on its third reading, the measure becomes law after official publication this week. The appropriation requires no additional tax levy, reflecting conservative financial management over the past two years.
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Simon de Haan
Alchemanic
The
Chronicle
Omeka.oe
Tax Story Highlights Van Zee Tax Receipt Value
Gave Van Zee delivered a tax story in the office on Wednesday. He cited a 1856 tax receipt for 230 acres paid for state, county, school and road taxes totaling $7.42. He argues that taxes have risen from then to today, illustrating economic change.
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van Zee
Stephen van Zee
Easter Cantata At First Reformed Church
The First Reformed Church choir under Mrs Ed LeCocq will present the cantata Our Risen Lord and King by Harris next Sunday evening March 22 at 7 30. The choir has worked faithfully and hopes a large crowd attends to hear the Easter message in song.
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First Reformed Church
Ed LeCocq
Lord
King
Harris
The Chronicle Earns Favor With Local Readers
The Chronicle grows in public mind as a versatile news medium with features like The Inquiring Reporter. Mr and Mrs William Van Steen of near Leighton enjoy the weekly edition, including school pictures and stories. Mrs S Baron praises the Chronicle for farmer visit reports. Readers are invited to share preferred features.
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Chronicle
William van Steen
Leighton
Henrietta Gaass
S. Baron
Mrs N Bogaard Called To Rest
Mrs N Bogaard died at the Home for the Aged after a long illness. She was 79 years, 10 months and 19 days old. Funeral services were held at the Home for the Aged and Third Reformed church. Burial was in Black Oak Center cemetery. Born in the Netherlands May 3 1851 she came to America at six and lived in Pella area. Survived by her husband 11 children 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was respected for her Christian life.
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Nick Bogaard
Home For the
Third Reformed Church
G. Menning
G. Hankamp
Black Oak Center Cemetery
Holland
Bogaard
Nancy Middledorp
Netherlands
America
Pella
Sopa Sipaaattre
Nettie Ver
Katie Vande Keift
Grand Rapids Mich
David Bogaard
Marion
New York
Russian Chorus Delights Pella With Grand Tuesday Night
The Russian Cosack Chorus performed in Pella delivering a grand concert directed by Sergei Socoloff marking his 25th year. Ten musicians in black uniforms presented four groups with encores and vivid translations through expressive singing.
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Pella
Gray
Sergei Socoloff
Christ
Scocoloff
Ten Ren
Russia
Voters set to polls in Pel la city election
Voters head to the polls Monday for Pel la municipal election voters will choose a mayor an assessor a treasurer a park commissioner and six aldermen for a two year term Two tickets compete Citizens Ticket lists T G Fultz John Van Rheenen Jacob Plender George Heeren Jas Van Dusseldorp John W Vander Linden John Blommers W A Van Vark A Vander Wal H Rozenberg Peop les Ticket lists Simon De Haan Gibert Vander Pilloeg G De Wi A B Van Zante George Ver Steeg A Senta and others The outcome hinges on which ticket offers the best qualified leadership to govern the city.
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Pella
the Chronicle
Jacob Plender
George Heeren
Jas, van Dusseldorp
John W. Vander Linden
John Blommers
W. A. van Vark
A. Vander Wal
H. Rozenberg
Peoples Ticket
Gibert Vander Pilloeg
G. de Wi Aldervas
A. B. van Zante
George Ver Steeg
A. Senta
New Beauty Operator At Van Rheenen's Beauty Shoppe
Van Rheenen's Beauty Shoppe hires Nadine Aldrich a highly recommended operator. She offers personal beauty service and invites appointments to avoid delay. A one week only combination rate is advertised in this issue.
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van Rheenen
Nadine Aldrich
Miss Aldrich
Rock Island Train Catches Afire
An eastbound Rock Island passenger train was found on fire as it pulled into the depot Friday around 8 PM. City firefighters extinguished the blaze but the motor was damaged, needing a steam engine from Oskaloosa to tow the gas electric car to its destination.
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Rock Island
Oskaloosa
How To Stop A Newspaper Subscription
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van Vliet
Vriezelaar
Mrs. Geo. Kimmell
Canine
Black Oak School No
Mae de Pringer
Irma Grandia
Fay Grandia
Leona Mae Newendorp
Elizabeth Vos
Bernice Ver Ploeg
Clarence den Adel
Cornie Vos
Betty Jean de Prenger
Florence den Adel
Florene den Adel
Velma de Prenger
Glen van Zee
Edith Newendorp
Kathryn Henry
John Philip Henry
Clarence van Zee
Henrietta Ver Meer
Mae Lucile den Adel
Johnny den Adel
Francene de Prenger
Eugene van Zee
Joyce Ver Ploeg
Norena Grandia
Grant
Vander Linden
Black Oak School No. 6
de Haan
First Reformed
Jenny
Terest
Citizens Ticket
T. G. Fultz
John van Rheenen
Astotror
van Rheenen’s
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