Strong showing at State Commercial Contest for Pella
At Des Moines Savery Hotel on May 11 Pella entered Amateur Typing and Amateur Shorthand events after district wins. Team members Elva Van Houweling Margaret Van Dellen Ruth Pietenpol competed in typing while Hoeksma Hankamp Van Houweling served on shorthand with novice shorthand by Wormhoudt Shinn Vander Linden. No Pella winners announced as finals rankings were unsettled. Clinton Fort Dodge and Council Bluffs topped team honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Savery
Pella
Elva Maye van Houweling
Margaret van Dellen
Ruth Pietenpol
Margaret Hoeksma
Gertrude Hankamp
Sarah Wormhoudt
Pearl Shinn
Helen Vander Linden
Clinton
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Indianola
Carson
Saturner B
van Houweling
Pietenpol
George Gaass
For Sale Piano and various items from era ads
Several classified notices promote sale items including an unfinished piano with terms to an assignee, guaranteed batteries for $7.45 from Beyers Battery and Electric, a truck rear end and frame, multiple vehicle models from 1925 to 1928, a 1925 Ford Coupe, and lawn mowers from White Way Auto Co Johnston, plus an oak sloping desk for $10 from Chronicle Office and a prompt to check a neighbor for ownership of an auto mower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Houweling Auto CO
White Way Auto CO
Ames High School Exibitions Highlight May Lineup
Students perform in gym showing girls exercises and boys wrestling while sisters visit Ames from Waterloo. High school orchestra declines WOI invitation due to Music Day. Junior Senior Banquet set for Friday. School board pays 3000 in bonded indebtedness. Calendar revised with many May events including exams, banquets, concerts, plays, commencement and Memorial Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOI
Pella
Sky Hawk Offers Thrilling Romance at Strand Theatre
A wartime romance tale based on London air raids and air battles in The Sky Hawk, opening May 21 and 22 at the Strand Theatre. John Garrick stars as Sky Hawk with Helen Chandler and Gilbert Emery supporting. notable action climaxes include a giant airship shot down in flames.
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London
Strand Theatre
Llewellyn Hughes
Bachell
John Garrick
Helen Chandler
Theatre Guild
Gilbert Emery
Billy Bevan
Joyce Compton
Lennox Pawle
Used Cars and Farm Chicks For Sale In Pella
1925 Buick Coach, 1926 Ford Coupe, 1923 Buick Six Touring, 1923 Hudson Coach listed for sale by Pella Motor Co. Also for sale 100 White Leghorn chicks eight weeks old from A. J. Schippers at 1123 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Motor CO
A. J. Schippers
West Second Street
Parking Problem Sparking Public Debate on Saturday Nights
The Inquiring Reporter surveys five residents on solutions to congested traffic and limited parking. Ed Grant proposes rental lots near the square with a guard. E P Hosack suggests angle parking to fit more cars. C F Dykatra calls for street markings and urging locals to park at home. H J Boland favors central street space or marked areas. Paul Boortje endorses supervised parking behind buildings and space allocation on main streets to curb wasted space.
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Ed Grant
C.F. Dykatra
Paul Boortje
Mitchellville farmer sentenced for murder of two daughters
George McKinney, a Mitchellville farmer, pled guilty to first degree murder in Newton and received life imprisonment at Fort Madison. He killed his daughters Artie Dort, 25, and Gladys Gertrude, 12, after abrupt pleas and pretrial publicity avoided. He drove to his home garage and shot Gladys after dragging Artie upstairs. The case involved claims of insanity and a prior gun accident. The victims were buried in Lincoln cemetery near Knoxville.
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George McKinney
Mitchellville
Moring
Newton
Fort Madison
McKineny
J. G. Patterson
Earl Shields
McKinney
Artie Dort
Gladys Gertrude
George C. Kelly
Jasper County
Artie Dora
A. M. Miller
George T. McKinney
Knoxville
Lincoln
Tornado Damage Strikes Eddyville Areas
A Tuesday afternoon tornado tore through Eddyville causing window breakage and roof damage across several homes and farms. Trees felled, chimneys torn, and power lines cut on S L Vance North Third Street, Bluff Creek area, and near J E Hughes farm. The Grays Creek schoolhouse roof and other buildings suffered damage as farms reported wreckage and displaced structures.
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Eddyville
S. L. Vance
North Third Street
Iowa Central
Alice Belzer
Stephen Belzer
Harry Besco
Joe Stanley
Bluff Creek
Wig Harding
Rose Beamer
Jessie Moss
Grays Creek
J. E. Hughes
Roosenboom
Cook Farm
Eddyville Tribune
Thomassen's Store Nears Completion New IGA building set for June opening
Weekly progress on the Thomassen IGA grocery store shows basement floor work and first plaster coat completed this week. The second coat will follow next week, then finishing touches to prepare for goods, equipment, and occupancy about mid June. The company foresees a modern facility welcomed by management and clerks.
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Thomassen Iga
Farmer's Henery Burns To Ground
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a chicken house on the Klein Enhorst farm near Taintor, along with many chickens. Francis Van Vark and family, visiting Jake Schakel near Pella, were nearby when neighbors rushed to help but could not save the outbuilding. The residence was saved from the blaze.
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Francis van Vark
Kleinenhorst
Taintor
Jake Schakel
Pella
Oskaloosa Bank Placed Into Receivers Hands
The Farmers National Bank of Oskaloosa went into the hands of a receiver about May 1, chairing stockholders in Pella report. Organized in 1906, it was once a strong southeastern Iowa bank. Depositors lost nothing, but stockholders face losses until an adjustment is made.
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Farmers National Bank of
Iowa
Marion County Political Announcements For Clerk and Sheriff
A set of Marion County Iowa political notices announces candidates for Clerk of the District Court and Sheriff in the Republican primary, and a Democratic candidate for Supervisor. Names include Walter Kester Joe L Porter and Grant Reynolds with primary dates and office targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Iowa
Candidate Notice for Board of Supervisors Race
H L Kading announces candidacy for Member of the Board of Supervisors for the term 1082 subject to the Democratic primary on June 2. He addresses voters and friends with the notice of his bid.
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Board of Supervisors
Harvey seeks County Auditor nod in Democratic primary
Marion County voters are urged to back Mike Walter J Harvey in the Democratic primary for County Auditor. The notice also states Ira A Ward will seek the Republican nomination for Sheriff, with the primary set for June 2.
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County, Auditor
the Chronicle
County Auditor
Mike
Walter J. Harvey
Tomato acreage expansion notice from Grimes Canning Co
Grimes Canning Co thanks farmers and the Pella Chamber of Commerce for help in securing tomato acreage. Tomato plants will be available at the canning factory on four hours notice after Monday May 19. The company can take on a few more acres of tomatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Grimes Canning CO
Candidate for Marion County Sheriff Declares Run
John Joe Clark announces his candidacy for the office of sheriff of Marion County subject to the June Republican primary decision. The announcement appears in the Chronicle under the county race notice.
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the Chronicle
Marion County
Joe L. Porter
John Joe Clark
Gibson Graduate Display Of Fine Printing Arts
Gibson graduates present a display of fine printing quality with blended colors and neat stock. The exhibition showcases artists choice designs and sentiments in a vivid, varied display across the gallery.
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Thelma Kirkpatrick
Cedar Falls
Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity
Florence Larson
Ames
Pella, Iowa
John Gerrick
Hawk
Laurel and Hardy
Dorothy Mackaill
Color
Dell Shoppe
Inger
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Dr. Sybenga
Forest Ver Ploeg
C. C. W. Clement
Harold Sack
van Zante Bros
Chronicle
Carl Beyers
Hackett’s Hatchery and Poultry Ranch
Leighton, Iowa
de Cook’s Barn
Rakiwin Piano Company
Walout Street
Beyers Battery and Electric Company
J. C. Opt
Eveready
Ing Viesha
Helen
Waterloo
Sully
Pillay
Centraark
Central Park
Second Reformed Church
High School Park
Sky Hawk
E. P. Hosack
H. J. Boland
Thomassen’s
Oskaloosa Bank
Walter Kester
Marion
F. W. (Grant) Reynolds
H. L. Kading
Dor Tees
Ira A
Ward
Gibson Graduate
the Ghost Bird
Don Smith
Ploeg’s Bakery
Chronicle Readers
Pella Chronicle
Igor
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