Democrats in Knoxville Choose Herring Backed Delegates
Pel la and Lake Prairie Democrats endured mud to attend the county convention in Knoxville. The meeting selected sixteen delegates and sixteen alternates to Davenport with a half vote each, urged support for W. J. Casey as a national delegate, and backed C. L. Herring for national committeeman. Ed Van Zante chaired the gathering and the body endorsed Herring and Casey with instructions to the Davenport delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Ed van Zante
Leon Hackett
Jake Plender
Ben Blommers
Pella
Lake Prairie
Davenport
New York
Iowa
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
Clyde Herring
Des Moines
Herring
W. J. Casey
Knoxville Express
Casey
Marion County
Mra. Ed Momeyer
Frank Crawford
A. F. May
N. D. Shinn
Harold Clements
Gebhardt
J. B. Bunker
H. F. Johnson
J. G. Sybenga
D. P. van Gorp
H. P. Vander Meulen
P. H. Kuyper L, Hackett
W. A. Young Emmett Kincaid
C. L. Herring
Leighton Couple Runaway in Pella
Mr and Mrs W M DeJong of Leighton drove a team and buggy to Pella on Saturday noon. A hitch failure caused the single tree to come loose and the buggy to overturn injuring no one but causing a jarring. They were helped at Plette's store and the horses escaped after running several blocks.
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Mrs. W. M. DeJong
Leighton
Pella
East First
Franklin Streets
Franklin Street
Mrs. de Jong
Plette
Franklin
High School Girls Display Their Skill in Public Exhibition
An exhibition of dresses and hats by Pella high school domestic science students is shown in Bell Clothing Store windows. The paper notes the display proves the value of home economics in girls education and counters critics of modern public school subjects.
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Pella High School
Bell Clothing
J M Cox Celebrates Seventy Ninth Birthday
Mr and Mrs J M Cox visited Knoxville Sunday with their children Mr and Mrs W G Vander Ploeg to celebrate his 79th birthday at the home of his offspring It marks ten years since his retirement from Rock Island Railway duties and a decade of activity as landlord at the American House in Pella He remains in good health and stays engaged in public affairs.
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J. M. Cox
Knoxville
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Mr. Cox
Cox
Rock Island Railway
Pella
Ames Baseman Team to Open Season With ISU Series
Coach Kettering confirms arrangements for the Ames baseball team to play Iowa State College on April 4 and 5 in Ames. The games serve as early season practice, exposing locals under pressure. Ames brings veterans, while Central leans on freshmen. Capt. Ver Heul is the only regular from last year.
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Kettering
Iowa State College
Ames
Ver Heul
van der Ploeg
Walkotten
Glee Club
de Boer
Capt
Rowley
Hoeven
Schoon
Rowland
Mitt Altho
Neifert
Bosch
Butt
H. Scholten
Bouquet
Hoogeveen
T. Schoon
Bos
Christian Endeavorers Meet at Oskaloosa
The Fifth District convention of the Society of Christian Endeavor met at Oskaloosa from Friday until Sunday with many Pella Endeavorers attending. Reported as an interesting meeting with quality services. Delegates listed include Marion Nollen Edward Engelama Wilma Van Gorp Anna Tysseling Andrew Boot Dorothy Nollen Willard De Penning and Gertrude Neyenesch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Christian Endeavor
Oskaloosa
Pella
Jarnagin Speaks to Pella Chamber on Iowa Resources
J W Jarnagin of Des Moines addressed the Pella Chamber of Commerce on Iowa’s resources and conservation. He contrasted Iowa with Colorado and California, highlighted usable plants like smart weed and mullein, and urged practical study of local assets while praising community ties and the Memorial building completion.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Jarnagin
Des Moines
Iowa
Chronicle Weekly
Jarnagin
Pella
Senator Pitt
Marion County
Summit Township
Red Rock
Colorado
California
Smart
Mullen
Simpson
M. J. Hoffman
Central
Central Ray
Chronicle
Hoffman
American Legion
Bob
Ruth Heerema
Helen
Leona Schilder
Peter Heerema
Arie Schilder
J. M. Cox
Death of Eeling F. Eeling at 63 in 1924 marked by stroke
Eeling F. Eeling died at his East Washington Street home at 2:00 a.m. Saturday March 22 1924 aged 63 years 2 months 1 day Death caused by apo plexy with a history of the same affliction He is survived by his wife and several children One daughter resides at home Funeral services were at First Reformed Church 1:30 p.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev J Wesselink Interment at Oakwood Cemetery
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Eeling F. Eeling
East Washington Street
First Reformed Church
J. Wesselink
Oakwood Cemetery
Death of Donald B Schakel at age 10 in 1924
Donald B son of Mr and Mrs Wm Schakel died at home on Independence Street at 10 00 a m Wednesday March 26 1924 aged 10 years 9 months and 23 days cause pneumonia following measles funeral services at home Friday 130 pm and at Second Reformed church 2 00 pm interment Oakwood Cemetery
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Donald B
Wm. Schakel
Independence Street
Second Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella Creamery Roof Fire Damages Building
Fire was spotted on the west roof of the Pella Creamery around four in the afternoon. It started from a yard trash fire during spring cleaning. The blaze moved slowly through dry shingles over elm timbers and was quickly extinguished. The roof is in poor condition and will likely be replaced.
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Pella Creamery
Child Injured by Toy Pistol Incident
The nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Boyert was seriously hurt Saturday evening when a playmate, one of Clarence Pope's boys, discharged a toy pistol near her face. A paper cap struck above the eye, breaking the skin and requiring a doctor. No eye injury occurred and recovery is hoped.
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Gerrit Boyert
Clarence Pope
Debtor Elmer Batey Files Bankruptcy Amid Farm Losses
Elmer Batey, a young farmer near Bussey, files a bankruptcy petition showing total debts of 16,557.09 and assets of 16,616.37. Secured debt amounts to 14,500 leaving 2,057.09 unsecured. assets listed for exemption include livestock, farm equipment, corn, and sheds valued at 1,190.00. Local creditors, including Valentine Batey and Bank of Bussey, stand to lose 1,835.21, while Batey risks community regard according to the Knoxville Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Batey
Bussey
Batey
Ford
Valentine Batey
Margaret Lindley
Bank of Bussey
H. F. Kester
M. Visser & Son
O. Myres, Pauls Lumber Co
Charles Dreibelbeis
F. L. Mick
Knoxville Journal
McWilliams Visits Capital on Monday Business
M. D. McWilliams traveled to the capital city Monday as part of a business visit, meeting with local officials and firms to discuss ongoing projects and potential partnerships.
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M. D. McWilliams
Huron College to Debate Here at Central
Huron College of South Dakota will visit Central Friday evening to debate the U S should join the league of nations. Due to Glee Club tours the second team of John Cortinghuis Fred Hubbeling and Reuben De Haun will oppose the visiting negative team.
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Huron College
South Dakota
Central
Pi Kappa Delta
Peoria
Illinois
U. S
League of Nations
John Cortinghuis
Fred Hubbeling
Reuben de Haun
Graham
Public Schools and Public Morals Debate Bible Reading
A First Reformed church gathering featured Dr. W S Fleming of Chicago arguing for compulsory Bible reading in public schools to boost morals. He linked home, school, and church as moral forces and urged voters to back legislators favoring such laws, noting some states already require or forbid Bible reading while Iowa's town law allows it.
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First Reformed Church
W. S. Fleming
Chicago
Fleming
National Reform Association
Pittsburgh
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
House
General Assembly
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Ilinois
Nebraska
Pella
New Hollandale Enterprise Launched In Minnesota
The Chronicle notes the inaugural issue of the Hollandale Enterprise official to the Hollandale Community Association. Hollandale, a growing settlement backed by Payne Investment, attracts many Pella residents via local agent John Nieburg. John S. Bowen serves as postmaster and advertising manager. A $30,000 school is under construction, a town band is being reorganized, and growth continues as July completion looms.
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Chronicle
Hollandale
Hollandale Community Association
Minn
Payne Investment Company
John Nieburg
John S. Bowen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Democrats
Christian Endeavorers
H. P. van Gorp
P. H. van Gorp
W. H. Vander Ploeg
H. D. van Zante
Lon Wormhoudt
Women’s Federated Club
Lake Prairie Township Farm Bureau
Heinz Pickle Company
C. Dieleman
G. Aybrout
Frank le Cocq
American Legion Auxiliary
George Lankelma
Bob Byers
Petie Grundman
Hippy Geze
Gerard Grundman
Grundman
Schakel
Hollandale, Minn
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