School Board appoints Pitman and Richardson for area schools
The Mirror notes R C Pitman of Larimer Iowa chosen superintendent and Stella Clark Richardson of Pella named principal. Local events include a bell ringing in Otley and families traveling between Pella and Des Moines. The Cornelius family returns to Pella after a three week visit, with June staying longer due to a measles case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mirror
Harry Shaw
Pella
Lorna Lewis
J. H. Lewis
R. C. Pitman
Larimer
Iowa
Stella Clark Richardson
Otley
New Sharon Social and Visit Notes Highlight Local Trips
Mrs F Canine visited Oskaloosa Saturday at the Beager home. Mrs Dan Fisk and sons Albert and Harvey visited her parents Mr and Mrs B F Grubb in Oskaloosa Friday. Several local couples shared Sunday dinner at the Earl Longaker home. A Methodist Sunday school chicken pie supper last Thursday netted about 73 dollars and drew a large patronage from town and country alike.
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The
Star
F. Canine
Oskaloosa
Beager
Dan Fisk
Albert
Harvey
B. F. Grubb
J. H. Taylor
H. R. Bartlow
Chester F. LeCocq
Earl Longaker
Methodist
Prairie City Births and News Bits
Eight pound baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vroom on Monday April 29. Prairie City notes relatives visiting. Pearl Phillips sick in hospital at Camp Dodge. Mr. and Mrs. Intveldt visit Leighton then Pella, return Friday. A plan joked about oiling cross streets at State Bank amid dust. Fire spark near Freeman's store endangers crates behind McPherson's. Mrs. McPher’s hair singed. Miss Ethel Birkenholtz and Mr. Neal DeBruyn wed at Newton Methodist church May 1 after noon ceremony.
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Arthur Vroom
H. A. Phillips
W. A. Phillips
Washington
Camp Dodge
Pearl Phillips
G. Intveldt
Leighton
John Sedrel
Pella
Lizzie Bickford
State Bank
Freeman’s
McPherson
Eddyville Social Notes and Local Developments in 1918
Eddyville residents share visits with Bussey and Oskaloosa families. John Wynberg welcomes a ten pound baby boy born May 2 1918. Pearl Whiteman attends Miss Vander Linden wedding in Pella and visits in Oskaloosa. Town council approves removal of Eddyville steel ring pole for Walnut and Second street center placement. Martin Swintek acquires 62 acre farm north of town in East Des Moines township formerly owned by L Stump now transferred to E L Bussey? local report.
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Jake DeWinter
Bussey
Miles Richards
Arthur van Klavern
Oskaloosa
D. van Klavern
John Wynberg
Arle Post
Gerritt DeVette
Will Aalbers
Pearl Whiteman
Pella
Vander Linden
Walnut
Second
Martin Swintek
Des Moines
L. Stump
E. L. Bussey
Knoxville changes and bonds noted in 1917 Iowa
In Knoxville Iowa the Journal reports visitors and locals including Cornelius Wolvers and F C Swain. Marion county women subscribed 365250 for Liberty bonds with 307 buyers, overseen by the Woman's County Council of Defense. Other items include health issues, a scalding accident involving Paul Morgan, smallpox in Worth Wagner, a fatal assault on Steve DeMoss, and a fall injuring Mrs Hannah Derry with family assisting in Council Bluffs and Melcher.
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Cornelius Wolvers
Miami
Durham
F. C. Swain
California
Iowa
Knoxville
Marion County
Woman's County Council of Defense
John Hall
Letha
Attica
Des Moines
Hall
Charles Young
J. J. Green
Louilla
Lewis Kendall
Bussey
J. H. Young
W. H. Lyon
Bertha Browne
Los Angeles
A. L. Kinkead
Huron
South Dakota
Paul
Clyde Morgan
Belle Core Clark
Burr Phelps
Helen
Excelsior Springs
Worth Wagner
L. Wright
John
DeMoss
Capital City
Methodist Hospital
Hannah Derry
Henry Derry
Council Bluffs
H. W. Darrah
Melcher
Soldiers to Jefferson Barracks Call From Knoxville
A list of men summoned to report to Jefferson Barracks St Louis from Knoxville for departure at 9 03 Tuesday morning includes Mike Angelo Tracy Barney Mensch John Angelo John Breuklander Charles H Deeter Grover Bumgardner Isaie Boury Paul Buwalda Charles F Sweigard Albert W Spencer Thomas P Cowman Gysbert Van Houwelingen John Krehel L N Sherman Robert V Watkins Floyd W Lyman Stanley B Rowland Andrew J Bickle John Q Snelson James H Burt Chester Greer and three alternates who will not go if others report.
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Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Knoxville
Dingeman van Vark
Pella
Mike Angelo
Tracy
Barney Mensch
John Angelo
John Breuklander
Charles H. Deeter
Bussey
Grover Bumgardner
Pleasantville
Isaie Boury
Flagler
Paul Buwalda
Charles F. Sweigard
Albert W. Spencer
Lacona
Thomas P. Cowman
Melcher
Gysbert van Houwelingen
John Krehel
L. N. Sherman
Columbus
Mont
Robert V. Watkins
Dallas
Floyd W. Lyman
Stanley B. Rowland
Attica
Andrew J. Bickle
Swan
John Q. Snelson
James H. Burt
Service Station Busy Hub of Town on Saturdays
The Standard Oil Co station at the south east corner of the square bustles on Saturdays and crowded days. Attendant Gerrit Smorenburg oversees gasoline and pumps with a broad cement drive and entrances on Broadway and Franklin, highlighting the company’s service philosophy.
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Standard Oil Co
Standard
Gerrit Smorenburg
Broadway
Franklin Street
Letter From Army Lieutenant Mack Williams Homeward Ties
The note from M. D. Williams formerly Central College coach and now Camp Custer battalion adjutant describes life in the army, time since enlisting, and a request to learn an address for Harry at Camp Dodge. He mentions riding a horse on hikes, keeping in touch via the Chronicle, and asks Rube Brand to pass greetings to Rox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. McWilliams
Central College
Camp Custer
Mich
Rube Brand
Rube
Chronicle
Pella
Harry
Dodge
Rox
Mack
Dissolution Notice of White Way Auto Co
The partnership of H. M. Tysseling and A. A. Ver Meer, automotive dealers of Pella Iowa operating as White Way Auto Co, dissolved May 1 1918 by Tysseling withdrawing. Ver Meer continues the business at the same location under the same name and all accounts due to the firm are payable to him. Signed May 1 1918 by H. M. Tysseling and A. A. Ver Meer.
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H. M. Tysseling
A. A. Ver Meer
Pella
Iowa
White Way Auto Co
A. A. Ver
Juniors Entertain Seniors At Koffee Klatsch
Juniors host a morning Koffee Klatsch for seniors on a relaxed Saturday, delayed by late dates. Wilhelmina Koeleman and family aided preparations at her home, guests enjoyed sandwiches olives salad wafers ice cream cake coffee and lively wit from Mr Heeren.
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Koffee Klatsch
Wilhelmina Koeleman
Koeleman
Wilhelmina van Nimwegen
Heeren
Iil-fed fighters weaken Iil-fed nations yield
A reflective war era message urges citizens to sustain Allied strength through daily meals. It argues that every dinner table contributes to victory or defeat by supporting the war effort and morale, stressing shared responsibility and resolve.
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Monroe
Swinteks
J. E. Cornelius
Fin Bickford
Little June
Bickford
New Sharon
Prairie City
Eddyville
the Tribune
the Journal
Coach McWilliams
Chamberlain
Oakland
Jackson
Pella Produce CO
West Side
Adler
Y. T. van Niewaal
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