Council action questioned in remodeling of city plant
City officials spar over bids for remodeling the electric plant as Mayor elect Johnson and incoming council members press for scrutiny. Disputes center on contractor selection, material salvaging prices, and a council member partner’s bid legality.
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Vanden Berg
Johnson
Messrs Johnson
Butt
Douwstra
Vander Lyde
Plender
George Croll
James Verhey
C. J. Lautenbach
Mr. Croll
Verhey
Croll
Lautenbach
Leighton City Election Goes Big for Beintema
The Leighton mayoral race ended in a landslide for T. D. Beintema who won 22 to 4 over H. Rempe. M. Stewie was chosen assessor and Wm. De Wit city treasurer. Council members elected include M. M. De Reus, W. A. Hudler, H. Kuperus, and J. Visser.
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Leighton
T. D. Beintema
H. Rempe
M. Stewie
Wm. de Wit
M. M. de Reus
W. A. Hudler
H. Kuperus
J. Visser
Eggs for Easter Offering at Central College Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College asks members and friends to set aside the eggs laid by their flocks on Easter Day as an offering to support the Auxiliary's work. The note wonders how many people and hens will contribute, quoting the adage many a mickle makes a muckle.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Friends of Central
Mickle
Old City Water Tower Removed by Des Moines Firm
The old city water tower in the west market square was dismantled and shipped by Cohen Bros. of Des Moines after purchase. They burned supports with an oxygen torch and loaded two to three loads of metal. The Park Commission finally sold it for $67 after failing to find a disposal solution. Built about thirty years ago, it stood with the first water mains and served until the wooden tank failed. The system was replaced a year ago by a new tank a few blocks south.
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West Market Square
Cohen Bros
Des Moines
The
Park Commission
Tee
Pela
Oskaloosa Voters Back Municipal Band Project
Oskaloosa joined Pella in approving a municipal band following Monday’s election. A total of 3507 votes were cast with a 161 vote margin. LeRoy E. Corlett won the mayoralty, and alderman J. E. Vander Zyl, a former Pella resident, was elected.
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Oskaloosa
Pella
LeRoy E. Corlett
Pella Encounters Second Incendiary Fire At College Building
A fire damaged Central College dormitory building at Independence and West Second in Pella for the second time in a month. The blaze started inside, roof and much of the interior were charred. investigators examine whether arsonists aimed to remove the structure or if thrill seekers caused the blaze. A third attempt occurred after this report as state fire marshal agents join the probe.
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Central College
Independence
West Second Street
Dent
State Fire Marshal’s Office
College Girls Enjoy Train Journey and Chicago Tour
On a late Monday night a group of college girls boarded a Newton train in high spirits. They endured crowded sleeping cars, pranks, loud laughter, and mixed-up luggage as they traveled to Chicago, toured the Field Museum, Kentington, and Bethany, performed concerts, shopped, and prepared for a long trip to Washington and New York while sharing meals, hotel stays, and a festive mood with Rev. Katie, Prof. Lee, and Dr. Hoffman coordinating plans.
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Newton
Irene Haan
Jennie June
Henrietta Plette
Frances Lepeltak
Grace van Ryswyk
Ella Donai
Lucille Plette
Judith de Jong
Harriet Frush
June
Martha
Judith
Marguerite
Chicago
la Salle St
Rev
Kaite
Edna Reeverts
Peoria
Michigan Ave
Edna
Field Museum
Kensing
South Holland
Bethany
Dr. Hoffman
South Chicago
Prof. Lee
Art Institute
Wriggley Chewing Gum
Gano
Washington
New York
Hoffman
Prof
Lee
Akron
B Plette
Johnson wins mayor by 347 in Pella election
Election day in Pella produced a 347 vote majority for N F Johnson over T G Fultz as mayor. Citizens ticket candidates led in treasurer and assessor races, park commissioners and aldermen at large, with W A Butt winning in Fourth ward. Band tax and bank tax passed, and voters reelected two park officials as the city prepares for continued growth and civic projects.
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E F. Johnson
Fultz
Cee Jurer
Nick Vander Ploeg
P. van Sittert
C. J. Lautenbach
J. Plender
Park Commisoners
P. H. Kuyper
John Vander Ploeg
J. S. Wilson
Bert Hagen
H. P. Vander Meulen
H. van Nimwegen
Simon de Haan
D. C. van Zante
J. P. Klein
Ben Kuyk
J. Vander Syde
J. H. Reuvers
D. Dieleman
J. G. Sybenga
S. H. Douwstra
Geo. Heeren
W. A. Butt
Pella
N. F. Johnson
T. G. Fultz
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Citizens
van der Ploeg
van Sitters
Lautenbach
Plender
Horta
Watast- Auerd
Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Cochrane
George Heeren
Cour
Dick van Zante
van Zante
Dieleman
Douwstra
de Haan
van der Syde
Butt
HH. F. Johnson
Glee Club Concerts Highlight Clara City Visit
A Glee Club group spent days in Minnesota performing at Clara City venues including the Reformed church and Clara City High School. They praised Central College’s growing appeal, noted six remaining concerts, and announced a Home Concert on April 12 at the High School Auditorium with tickets sold by club members.
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Minnesota
Reformed Church of
Clara City
Minn
Clara City High School
Central College
High School
Glee Club
CLUB
De Haan thanks voters and decries campaign propaganda
In a public message to the people of Pella Simon de Haan expresses gratitude to supporters from the recent elections and condemns offensive propaganda in local papers. He pledges to continue serving the city by backing progressive measures aligned with Pella’s interests and citizens.
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Pella
Simon DE Haan
Card of Thanks for Fire Department Refreshments
A note expresses gratitude to Mr. A. B. Van Houweling for providing refreshments to the fire department after the recent fire. The gesture is publicly recognized and appreciated by the firemen and community.
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A. B. van Houweling
Fire Department
Schakel and Woods Wed Near Des Moines River
Jacob Schakel son of Mr and Mrs John Schakel married Miss Leona Woods daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Woods near the Wabash bridge across the Des Moines river at Knox ville today Thursday They will reside on a farm south of town The Chronicle offers best wishes and congratulations
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Jacob Schakel
John Schakel
Leona Woods
Isaac Woods
Wabash Bridge
Des Moines River
Knoxville
The
Chronicle
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Herman Veenstra
Veenstra
W. A. Batt
Leighton City
Beintema
Old City
West Side Merchant
Franklin Street
Pella Chamber of Commerce
F. R. Gambell
American Legion
Gambell
Glee Club Boys
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