More Streets Want Paving by City Council Meeting
The city council Tuesday discussed the paving project with progress reported and a special meeting set for May 11 to review the engineer’s report. Requests emerged to pave West Third Street between Franklin and Liberty and Union Street in Morningside to ease access to a growing west park and to improve muddy-weather access to the city. The treasurer reported $73,194.70 on hand and $3,069.44 in bills approved. H Collins and W C Vander Ploeg of Knoxville urged a gas company franchise, a matter referred for future action.
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West Third Street
Franklin and
Liberty
West Park
Morningside
Union Street
H. Collins
W. C. Vander Ploeg
Knoxville
Miss Dena Van Haaf ten Hurt In Car Accident
Miss Dena Van Haarften sustained a serious injury after a Sunday evening crash in which the Essex coach she rode in went over a seven foot bank and lay on its side. The road was narrow and the James family escaped with bruises and shock. Miss Van Haarften is reported conscious but has no use of her right side and is recovering at her parents’ home.
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Dena van Hi
van Hi Heaften
G. R. James
Lois
Son Junior
James
Oskaloosa ‘Herald
Music Week Observed By Pella With Public Exercises
The people of Pella marked national music week with public events at churches and schools. Attendance was strong at programs including a cantata Queen Esther, free high school programs, and an upcoming college event, though a Tuesday park performance was canceled due to illness.
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Pella
Gely
Second Reformed Church
Park
Pageant to Highlight Fourth of July Celebration in Pella
Independence Day events in Pella will include a spectacular pageant directed by the American Legion. Rogers Producing Company of Ohio will stage and supply costumes. The script is tailored for this event and queen selection will be by popular vote. Chronicle announcements to follow.
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Pella
American Legion
the Legion
Rogers Producing Company
Ohio
Carl Byers
G. H. Vanden Berg
Chronicle
Pella Missionary Work Continues in China
Relatives report Misa Leona Van der Linden's missionary school at Chang Chow remains mostly open despite war. A late Qing decree allows the school to continue under a Chinese director but bans Bible teaching. If enforced, the school may not reopen after year end, though civil law resumption could permit ongoing work.
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Misa Leona van der Linden
Chang Chow
China
Red Cross Flood Appeals Doubling Relief Demands
News notes the flood emergency in the lower Maine and surrounding valley where Red Cross officials request funds double the prior amount. Churches are urged to collect donations Sunday May 8, with Pelham and Otley banks serving as drop points. urgent needs require every dollar for relief.
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Ues
Ir Baron
Bron
Otley ‘Bank
Central College defeats Knoxville hospital team 7 to 1
Central College beat the U.S. Veterans Hospital team from Knoxville 7 to 1 in a Wednesday afternoon game. Pitcher Te Grootenhuis struck out sixteen, as a freshman at Central, showing potential for a standout season. A Women’s Federated club sold tickets and drew a good crowd.
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Central College
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Te Grootenhuis
Central
College
Federated
Farm Bureau to Study Taxation in Iowa Lands
The Iowa Farm Bureau in cooperation with the State Department of Agriculture and the Iowa Weather and Crop Service conducts a state wide farm rental survey this month to assess whether Iowa farmers pay excessive land taxes. About 16 000 of 95 000 rented farms participate to help compare current tax levies with land value measures and rental income capitalization.
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Iowa
Iowa Farm Bureau
Federation
State Department of Agriculture
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Farm Bureau
Chas. E. Hearst
Notice of 1927 poll tax payment in Black Oak Township
All poll tax in Black Oak Township must be paid in cash for 1927. Three dollars and seventy five cents if paid on or before September 1, 1927, after that date four dollars. By order of trustees H W Vander Linden, Clerk. The prisoner statement notes a drugged suspect and a move to the courthouse.
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Black Oak Township
H. W. Vander Linden
Richland Township
W. E. Borgman
Board Votes Gravel for 14 Iowa road conflict
Knoxville correspondence describes a heated county board session over graveling Primary No 14 and delaying No 6. About 200 Pleasantville Melcher and Dallas residents petitioned, urging completion of No 6 for better access to Des Moines hospitals. The board voted 2 to 1 to recommend No 14 graveling, pending state highway commission approval and possible revalidation.
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Knoxville
Pleasantville
Melcher
Dallas
County Board of Supervisors
W.G. Stevenson
E. L., Chew
Mr. Stevenson
W. A. Clark
Clark
Lloyd Bare
A. Galvin
Dr. Hooper
Westender
Cray Craig
Warren County
E. L. Chew
Meher
Jerry Speed
Jack Scott
J. H. Doud
John Sheriff
M. Bonham
Gray
Keller
Albert Orcutt
Des Moines
Pleasantville and
Melcher-Dallas
George Dearth
Red Rock Township
H.'E. Bellamy
Board of Supervisors
Eling
Reynolds
State Highway Commission
O. K’d
Belle of Barcelona operetta staged by Pella High
The Pella high school music department presented the operetta Bell of Barcelona Thursday to a large appreciative audience. Miss Claire Jewell who sang the title role developed mumps, delaying a second show until she recovers.
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Barcelona
Pella High School
Claire Jewell
State Corn Yield Contest in Marion Iowa
Marion county through the cooperation of A C Finarty will host the eleventh district plot for the State Corn Yield Contest in 1927. Finarty volunteers his farm for this effort by the Town Corn and Small Grain Growers Association to test varieties for Iowa farmers. W Hollowell previously had the county's highest yield in 1927. About five acres will be used to plant diverse seed varieties submitted by seed corn growers statewide.
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Marion County
A. C. Finarty
Finarty
Town Corn and Small Grain Growers Association
Iowa
W. Hollowell
Solder Memorial Trees Planted in Pella South Park
American Legion post in Pella planted twenty two foliage evergreen arbor vitae trees in South Park to honor twenty local WWII and later service members. Committee Mart Vander Heiden H Rook and Ed Van Toorn oversaw the two foot high trees, continuing a Federated Club effort begun years ago after white birch memorials failed from weather.
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American Legion
Pella
Mart Vander Heiden
H. Rook
Ed van Toorn
Federated Club of
South Park
New Sharon Fire Causes Major Loss Across Stores
A Monday morning blaze in New Sharon heavily damaged Fowler & Sheridan grocery and Day & LeCocq goods store, with about $22,000 in losses. The basement origin, unknown cause, left merchandise a near total loss and damaged interiors. Adjacent Hollebrands drug store suffered smoke and heat damage. fire was discovered around 3 and controlled by 6. losses covered by insurance.
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New Sharon
Fowler & Sheridan
Day & LeCocq
Hollebrands Drug Store
Robbers hit Oskaloosa hardware store
The Hamilton hardware store in Oskaloosa was entered between Saturday night and Monday morning. About $1,000 in cash and checks were stolen while the safe remained locked and no entry method was found.
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Hamilton Hardware
Oskaloosa
Federated Club Sets Plans and Activities for Year
The Women's Federated Club met at Mrs. Nora Scholte's home. Mrs. George G. Gaass led the meeting. The group accepted Mr. Nelson's offer to share half proceeds from the Almo Theatre production of the Scarlet Letter and Coach Pence's May 4 ball game. An executive committee was named to obtain prices for West Park playground equipment. Mrs. Gaass was chosen as delegate to the state convention in Davenport on May 17. Committees were formed for Journalism Membership Flowers Finance Year Book. Elizabeth Graham spoke on American magazines. Mrs. Goedhart's paper on Three Hundred Years of Music in America was read. Republican and Democratic possibilities were discussed. Roll call and adjournment preceded a social hour.
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Nora Scholte
George G. Gaass
Nelson
Almo Theatre
Coach Pence
West Park
G. G. Gaass
Davenport
H. Rhynsburger
J. Blommers
C. I.fox
W. ©. Ver Ploeg
van Domselaar
C. LeCocq
Minnie Vanden Berg
Carl
Goedhart
America
A. D. Ver Steeg
Aschenbrenner
Veterans Hospital Open House May 12 Observance
The Veterans Bureau Hospital at Knoxville will host an open house to show visitors what Uncle Sam is doing for ex servicemen suffering from mental diseases. The nationwide observance on May 12 aims to educate the public about veteran care and hospital services.
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United States
Veterans Bureau Hospital
Knoxville
Uncle Sam
Richland Township Poll Tax Notice 1927 Deadline
Richland Township trustees require poll tax payment in cash with a predeadline of September 1 1927 set at four dollars and six dollars thereafter. W E Borgman Township Clerk signs this order dated 18 21.
Pella Man's Civil War Comrade Survived Mock Execution
The Des Moines Register story recalls Wilson B. George of Des Moines and his Civil War deed. Private George allegedly shot to avoid arrest during a June siege near Vicksburg, avoided execution by court martial and received a presidential pardon. He later reenlisted and was honorably discharged.
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Des Moines Register
W. H. H. Barker
Harvey
Pella
Wilson B. George
James George
Oskaloosa
Grant
Big Black River
Joseph FE. Johnson
George
Mr. Barker
Pella A Men Attend Manhattan Conference
Agents and representatives of the Manhattan Oil company held a district meeting in Oskaloosa at the Lacey hotel Thursday evening attended by 30 or more department heads and field men. General Manager Wormhoudt presided during the evening’s business agenda with numerous attendees from Pella Grinnell Montezuma Oskaloosa and Barnes City-Os kaloosa Herald listed among participants.
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Manhattan Oil Company
Oskaloosa
Lacey Hotel
Plaster Cafe
Wormhoudt
H. E. Wormhoudt
C. Fowler
W. L. Rockwell
T. L. Durfur
Wade Whittham
W. A. Melcher
Des Moines
P. E. Winters
Art Ashby
L. T.mehtin
Grinnell
G. Klein
Paul Ver Steeg
A. Dykstra
M.’ Vanderheiden
Pella
A. H. Palmer
New Sharon
R. D. McDonough
J. W. Rockwell
D. F. Ferguson
J. M. Rempp
J. C. Reid
Montezuma
C. C. Irwin
Brooklyn
Henry Neister
Ben McNeil
Orin Lyon
J. M. Willhoit
J. M. Covey
G. L. Bryson
W. L. Condon
John Ferguson
Barnes City
Oskaloosa Herald
Ladies Auxiliary Rummage Sale at Central College
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College will hold a rummage sale beginning Saturday May 7 at 10 06 a.m. in the Van der Meide building east of the Van Houweling Auto Co. Please bring packages Friday May 6 after 2 p.m.
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Central College
van der Meide
van Houweling Auto Co
Pella Wins Five Firsts in County Music Contest
The Pella high school secured five first places at the county music contest in Knoxville last night. Events won included orchestra, girls and boys glee clubs, a boys vocal solo by Charles Mitten, and a violin solo by Earl Von Rees. Knoxville led with 28 points to Pella's 25, Bussey third with nine, Pleasantville fourth. First 5, second 3, third 1. Congratulations to the students and director Mrs. C. W. Hummell.
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Knoxville
Charles Mitten
Earl von Rees
Pella
Bussey
Pleasant
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West Third
Dena
van Haaften
Legion
Ohio Company
RED Cross
Acton
Marion
Solder
Federated Club
Manhattan
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