Ottumwa Bootblack Becomes Millionaire Heir
The former Pella bootblack and local boy rises to wealth through a $2,000,000 legacy from a sister. Details recount Hoogewoning’s move from Pella to Ottumwa, his early work as a bootblack, later livery business, circus stint, and life shifts as relatives recall his youth and paths across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
William Hoogewoning
Ottumwa
Hoogewoning
J. H. Stubenrauch
P. G. Gass
Stubenrauch
Holland
Salvation Army
Gaass
J. M. ‘Cox
Morrell
Students vie for Boeing School aviation scholarships
Central college students may enter a nationwide Boeing School of Aeronautics contest in Oakland for four scholarships totaling 7100 dollars. Undergraduate entrants must rank in the top third, write an essay on aviation topics, and apply through school officials. The prizes include Master Pilot and Master Mechanic courses plus a Private Flying course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
W. E. Boeing
Boeing School of Aeronautics
Oakland
Boeing
Roquet Subscriber Growth in Southeast Iowa Towns
Local papers report rising subscriber numbers as Roquet station gains traction. Community outlets show increasing readership and competitive standing with larger southeastern Iowa towns.
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Iowa
Paving Progress Nears Finish on East End
Larson Construction crews push through poor weather and late materials to place concrete across most of the east end. The 80 foot wide section remains, with traffic expected to flow within a week if weather holds, and west end work beyond Otley also anticipated to finish this week.
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Larson Construction Company
West End
Otley
Pella Census Counts Rise Then Fall in Reported Figures
Local readers learned Des Moines census officials later corrected Pella population figures from 3,726 to 3,326, a drop despite recent industrial growth. The Chronicle notes possible miscount or missed households, with explanations about large families moving away and retirees with small families replacing them.
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Pella
Des Moines
Woodrow
C. Boat
Bost
Boat
Dingeman van Vark
Fourth Grade Pupils at Lincoln and Webster Pella Schools
Photograph caption lists fourth grade pupils at Lincoln School and Webster School in Pella. Names include Dolores Lankelma Bernice Vander Linden Bernice Klein Anna Mae Hoeksema Anna Joyce Klein Warren Van Sittert Bernice Fay De Reus Herbert Vander Wal and others with teachers noted. Pupil rows name students across front middle and back with several misspelled surnames.
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Lincoln School
Dolores Lankelma
Bernice Vander Linden
Bernice Klein
Anna Mae Hoeksema
Anna Joyce Klein
Warren van Sittert
Bernice Fay de Reus
Herbert Vander Wal
Maxine McCoy
Harriett Vande Geest
John Dirk Gaerts
Leona Schilder
Anna Marie Guysen
Roy Vander Beek
Leona Ruth Breuklander
Robert van Nimwegen
Photograph details for local residents and studio offer
Copies of the photograph show Vander Linden Esley Langerak Carrol Hollebrands Earl De Wit with back row George De Wit Louise Miller Harriet Slot Betty Carter Margie Van Zante Alfred Renaud and Miss Grant the teacher. Copies cost 75 each for 8x10 double weight prints at Grant's Studio above the Post Office or the Chronicle offers an 8x10 photo with a new subscription or renewal.
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Vander Linden
Esley Langerak
Carrol Hollebrands
Earl de Wit
George de Wit
Louise Miller
Harriet Slot
Betty Carter
Margie van Zante
Alfred Renaud
Miss Grant
Grant
Chronicle
Fourth grades add interest to school history
This piece recalls the fourth grade classes in Webster and Lincoln buildings from 1902 to 1920, listing teachers in Park and Webster Lincoln schools and naming many pupils who pursued trades or professions. It hints at future continuation on page 12 and notes no duplications next week.
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Webster and
Lincoln
Park
Bessie Bootema
Marie Lautenbach
Bessie Brooks
Dorothy Wormhoudt
Martha Ver Heul
Lynn Platt
Katherine Rietveld
Murriel Leland
Harriet Rietveld
Marie Lefeber
Jennie Harmson
Margaret Vogelast
Kate Ver Heul
Anna Grant
Florence Ohland
Frances Sayles
Alma Abraham
Frush
Miss Sayles
Miss Grant
Miss Oleland
Webster
Lincoln School
Nextee
Cornelia Kutiken
Louie ‘le Coca
John’Messamaker
Clarence Renaud
Fred. Thomassen
Dick ‘van Gorp
James Van’Loon
Sarah Gosselink
Esther Kruidenier
Anna le Coca
Cora Ver Stee
Alice van ‘Veon
Katie Valkenburg
Louis. Beerends
Yella’ Heerema
David Welle
Antoinette Neels
Hattie Neyensch
Minnie Slot
Marie
Sophia van ‘Wyngarden
Efe.Kuiken
Gryndman
Wiliam
Brunia
den “Adel
Cornelia Smorenburg
Benjamin’ Braathert
George Clark
Fred
Honor Mothers In Church Services
Mothers Day observances filled churches with large attentive congregations as music flowers and decor honored mothers living and dead. Many sent tokens to distant mothers or gathered around family gravesides to lay tokens at their feet.
Child Dies From Effects Of Burns
Kenneth Carrico aged twenty months son of Willard Carrico died Wednesday morning at 2 30 o clock from burns received when he fell in a pan of boiling water used by his mother to scrub the floor The accident occurred Saturday May 8 and funeral arrangements will be held at Wormhoudt and Plette funeral home on Main Street The Carrico family and parents survive the deceased and the community extends sympathy
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Kenneth Carrico
Willard Carrico
Burns
Wormhoudt
Plette
Main Street
Marion County Towns Show Losses in Census
Population figures from the supervisor of census at Des Moines show losses for Bussey and Pleasantville. The 1980 lineup for many areas is unclear. Mrs Harold is referenced in relation to a separation case and her condition is described as somber.
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Marion County
Des Moines
Bussey
Pleasantville
Phonan Hay
Ray Fry
Son of Gods drawing draws Wednesday crowd in town
Local moviegoers enjoyed Richard Barthelmess in Son of the Gods with other stars. The film follows Sam Lee, a man mistaken for a Chinaman, facing racial prejudice, romance, and reunion across Europe and America. Strong scenes warn against bias as the drama unfolds.
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Richard Barthelmess
Sally
Sam Lee
Sam
Europe
Alanis Wagner
Alanna
America
Parking Question Is Aired Again
The Chronicle reiterates the need to relieve automobile congestion on busy Saturday nights and during peak traffic. It notes that present legislation and current ordinances, despite enforcement, will not solve the parking shortage as more people are drawn to town. It also previews an Inquiring Reporter feature with five local business opinions on the issue.
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Neil E. Shaffner
Pella
Thelma Kirkpatrick
New York
Andalusy
Catherine
Mabel
van ‘Will Bélmont
Earl Van'Rees
Toby Toliver
Bob Baron
Dore
Hankam
Carl Thomas
Charles D. Winter
Philip Graham
Hhouse
Herbert Klaaren
Brad Buckhart
New York Detectives
Arthur den “Adel
Celeste
Margar Hoeksema
A . Wieabehadts
Witte Matherhao Ima
Mathiue van Zante
Clarence Tit
Trafic
the Chronicle
Webster Pupils Exhibit Noted For Variety Of Work
Webster school held an evening exhibit of student work, praised as well organized and comparable to Lincoln school. The program showcased kindergarten free-hand cutting and landscape projects, first grade silent reading and drawing, second grade penmanship and posters, fourth grade geography and wildlife posters, fifth grade aquariums, and junior high pieces in arithmetic, history essays, and manual training. Teachers Miss Reuvers Brooks Kuyper Harmson Grant Lautenbach Bootsma Bishop Blake and Domestic Science lead contributed.
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Leland Croll
Webster School
Lincoln School
United States
Iowa
Robinson Cruse
Junior Hospers
Harold de Reus
Virginia Ann Fowler
Mary
Reuvers
Brooks
Helen Kuyper
Jennie Harmson
Misa Grant
Marie Lautenbach
Dora Bootsma
Bishop
Blake
Domestc
Former Pelaite Named City Manager of Cincinnati Ohio
The promotion of J. H. Soutens to city manager of Cincinnati is noted. Born in Pella he is 47 and previously worked with the Los Angeles water and power department. He attended Pella High School Central College and the University before becoming an instructor. His parents live in Los Angeles.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Dykstra
Pella “Hi ‘Sehool
Central College
Izes
University of
State University
Los Angeles
Luke Schultz dies of heart attack near Reasner
Luke Schultz aged 62, brother in law of Mr and Mrs John Heerema, died suddenly at 1 a m Sunday at his home near Reasner from a heart attack. He plowed all day Saturday then shopped in Newton with his wife, bought a suit and candy. Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church near Galesburg Tuesday afternoon.
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Luke Schultz
John Heerema
Reasner
Newton
Mr. Schultz
Louie W
Melvin
Marie
Katherine
Pella
Heerema
German Lutheran Church
Galesburg
Home Management Edition Offers Many Features
This Chronicle issue focuses on home management covering clothing food meals cleanliness body care diet exercise rest and recreation. It discusses furnishings equipment time saving devices garden care premises upkeep home repairs and improvements with merchants aiding readers.
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Chronicle
Howe
Hackett Couple Travelled to Des Moines Gaesstay
Mr and Mrs John Hackett traveled to Des Moines Gaesstay to bring their plans underway. The fragment notes a domestic trip but lacks full details or outcomes.
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John Hackett
Des Moins Gaesstay
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Gezel
United Self-Serve
van der Linde
Roquet
East End
Webster Pella
Harold Ite
SON OF Gods
Pelaite
J.H. Soutens
Reasnor
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