Man Murdered on Skunk River in Iowa
A man identified as Bob Middleworth, 62, died after being found injured in his burning summer cottage on the South Skunk River near the water works in Iowa. An inquest is planned for Monday. two men are sought as possible perpetrators and a robbery motive is considered. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
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Midleworth
Howard Wilcox
Mahaska County
Middleworth
Bob
Bob” Middleworth
Ed Nugent
South Skunk
Water Works
HB. B. Wilcox
D. Ed Henley
Wilcox
Wymore
New Sharon
Pella Bows To Monroe In Opening Baseball Game
Monroe high school defeated Pella 12 to 8 in the first home baseball game of the season. Monroe led 3-0 early, Pella narrowed to 6-5 in the sixth, and the visitors pulled away with five runs in the ninth to seal the win. Pella’s Pickle Van Doorninck pitched poorly at first but improved. Monroe’s Tracey pitched well enough, with Neal Ver Heul catching. Andy Butts stole three bases, while the Pella infield struggled and the outfield did better.
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Pella
Monroe High School
Monroe
Pickle van Doorninck
Laurence Lautenbach
Tracey
Neal Ver Heul
Andy Butts
Sack
Johnson
Butts
van Doorninck
Lee Lautenbach
van Niewaal
Pella Shool
del de Haan
New Pastor Chosen for Pella Church
Rev H Walkotten of Grand Rapids Michigan has accepted the pastorate of the Second Christian Reformed church of Pella. The church has been without a pastor since Rev G G Haan resigned. The new minister has not yet visited the city but is expected to begin work soon.
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H. Walkotten
Grand Rapids
Mich
Second Christian Reformed Church
G. G. Haan
Star Auto Co Amends Capital Stock in Iowa Meeting
Regular meeting of Star Auto Co stockholders at the company office in Pella Iowa on January 14 1921 adopted an amendment to Article Three increasing authorized capital stock from 10000 to 50000. P H Van Gorp president F Le Coca secretary.
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Star Auto Co
Pella
Iowa
P. H. van Gorp
F. le Coca
Seed for pumpkin growers at Farmers' Co-operative office
Notice to pumpkin growers for the Canning Co. seed availability free of charge this season. Seeds may be obtained at the Farmers' Co-operative uptown office or at the Pella Canning Co. factory. A. Verploeg, Supt.
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Canning
Farmers’ Co-operative
Up Town
Pella Canning CO
A. Verploegh
House Fire Obscures Motive After Robbery Hints
Middleworth was rushed to Ab bott hospital where treatment was rendered. The house was completely destroyed by the blaze, making motive unclear. Evidence of theft was reportedly found, and the dispute is being hinted at by officials.
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Middleworth
Abbott Hospital
Ispute
First Christian Reformed Church Evening Sermon
The First Christian Reformed Church hosts a 7 30 p m Sunday service with a Pentecostal sermon titled The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit based on Joel 2 28 29. The notice invites parishioners to attend this religious service.
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Joel
First Reformed Church Father’s Day Observance
Next Sunday observes Father’s Day with an evening song service led by Mr. Sadler. Eighty five fathers in the choir will sing Like as a Father. The Greaters twins sing O Like as a Father. Wear a flower for father and join at seven thirty for worship.
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Mr. Sadler
Second Reformed Church to Hold Antiphonal Service
The Second Reformed Church will revive an antiphonal service Sunday evening with two choirs, one in the organ loft and one in the gallery, alternating as each sings and the other responds. The morning service features an anthem How lovely are thy Messengers and a Whitsuntide Pentecost sermon by the pastor.
Pentecostal Sermon Closes Church Notices Discussion
A Pentecostal sermon closes the First Christian Reformed church notices and contrasts genuine Holy Spirit outpouring with deceptive movements. It calls for reflection on the day of Pentecost and its underrepresentation in worship, inviting all interested readers to next Lord's Day evening's discussion.
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First Christian Reformed Church
Christ
May Organize Boy Scouts In Pella
A movement to form a Boy Scout troop in Pella is under discussion after years without such a group. Local men seek to provide training for boys, proposing to pay a young man as leader to commit time. The idea was raised at a Chamber of Commerce meeting but not acted on.
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Pella
Chamber
Commerce and Not
Fox cubs exhibited after harvest fox hunt
W H Vander Ploeg J H Cochrane Rev A C Droz and Jake Van Zante captured five young foxes several miles west of town Friday. The cubs were placed alive in a window display at Ideal Pharmacy and soon sold to Herman Bruinekool. Some friends urge Rev Droz to preach on the foxes that spoil the vines.
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W. H. Vander Ploeg
J. H. Cochrane
Rev. A. C. Droz
Jake van Zante
Ideal Pharmacy
Herman Bruinekool
Droz
Masons Visit Knoxville Lodge for Grand Master West
On Monday twenty Pella Masons visited Oriental Lodge No. 61 in Knoxville to meet Grand Master Jesse West of Des Moines. Despite a tire blowout and light engine trouble, the evening proceeded with third degree work and a talk on the George Washington Memorial fundraising two million dollars for a Washington masonic memorial in Alexandria Virginia. Grand Master West stayed the night and returned early to Des Moines.
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Pella
Oriental Lodge No. 61
Knoxville
Jesse ‘West
Des’ Moines
West
George Washington Memorial
Alexandria
Washington
Oriental Lodge
Des Moines
Death of Mrs Waechter's Father in LaPorte City
John McQuilken, 78, father of Mrs. G H Waechter of this city, died at his LaPorte City home on May 5 1921 after a stroke two weeks earlier. He had visited Pella and is survived by his wife one son and six daughters. He was to be interred following a funeral in LaPorte City on Sunday.
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John McQuilken
G. H. Waechter
Laporte City
Iowa
Pella
Hynes Attends Brother's Funeral in Keokuk
Mr and Mrs D Hynes traveled to Keokuk Monday afternoon to attend the brother's funeral and pay respects in a quiet family gathering. The brief notice confirms travel plans and attendance by immediate relatives.
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Keokuk
Mrs. D
Hynes
Milk lecture urges pure milk use for health
A high school auditorium talk by a State Agricultural College lecturer highlighted milk as a vital food rich in lime for bones and teeth. The speaker urged milk purity, fresh milk over canned, and children should drink milk during growth. Local officials noted cattle tuberculosis risks and a movement to provide milk to younger pupils, starting small in Pella with potential expansion.
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State Agricultural College
Tusseling
Buureau
Emory
C. M. Gilson
Marion County Fair
Tysseling
Marion County
F. M. Frush
Pel-la
Fountain Gift to Central College by Vander Linden
Mrs A N Vander Linden donates a drinking fountain to Central College for the new Ladies Dormitory in memory of her mother The gift is welcomed by the college and its friends especially the dormitory women It was ordered by A J Ten Hagen and may arrive before commencement for installation
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A. N. Vander Linden
Central College
A.J. Ten Hagen
Special stockholders meeting at Pella National Bank
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the stockholders of Pella National Bank will be held at its banking house in Pella Iowa Monday May 28 1921 between the hours of one and three p m for the purpose of electing one director H P Scholte Cashier.
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Pella National Bank
Pella
Iowa
H. P. Scholte
College Notes and Upcoming Events At Chapel
Mr and Mrs Lauterbach spoke at Chapel with talks on work and travel. Loyde Hillyer piano recital May 24 and commencements June 11 and 15. Seniors hosted Juniors at dinner Friday. Mrs Liggett hosted Thursday. about thirty guests. The male and ladies glee clubs excelsior club and college orchestra to perform at commencement. Rich Waddy Boost and Pals visited Pauls camp Saturday. The Greaters twins sang at First Reformed church Sunday evening. Rev Mr Banker conducted chapel Monday. Mr Sadler to teach this summer. Open to all pupils, with special summer attention for beginners. Read Farmers Then National Bank advertisement on page six.
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Paul's Camp
Greaters
First Reformed Church
Mr. Banker
Bethany Church
Sadler
da. van Zante
T Chapel
Young man tried pass a raised check for Ford car
Glen Stilwell from Searsboro tried to pass a 360 dollar check drawn on Pella National Bank in payment for a Ford, but the bank flagged it as unlikely and the seller questioned the buyer. The boy fled after being questioned, and the real owner of the signature later denied issuing such checks. Authorities pursued legal action in Mahaska County with a New Sharon Justice Court hearing scheduled.
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Glen Stilwell
Searsboro
Pella
Star Auto Co
Star Auto Company
G. W. Andringa
Pella National Bank
Bill Swarchardy
Andringa
Taintor
LeCocq
The
Justice of the Peace
G. van Vliet
Mr. Andringa
Mr. van Vliet
Swarchardy
Stilwell
Mahaska
New Sharon
Much Corn Sold At Pella Special Sale
A last week sale of sweet corn in Pella aimed at cutting the Pella Can ning Company surplus drew large crowds. Between 500 and 600 cases were sold as all local grocery stores and many other businesses displayed corn in windows to advertise the event.
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Pella
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT OF BESS BROM AND HERBERT HUNTER
Miss Bess Brom and Mr. Herbert Hunter of Oskaloosa were married Friday night at 6 o clock at the First Methodist parsonage with Rev. L A Swish officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Martin Brom of Pella.
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Pella
Bess Brom
Herbert Hunter
Oskaloosa
First Methodist Church
L. A
Martin’ Brom
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Skunk River
Oskaloosa Herald
First Christian Reformed
Jerusalem
Second Reformed Church
BOY
Fak
Masons
College
National Bank
Hunter-Brom
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