Memorial Day Roll of Civil War Dead Cemeteries
The notice lists veterans buried in First Reform, Catholic, Team, Porter Grove and Black Oak Center Cemeteries, urging the locating and flagging of Gelderbloem’s grave before May 30 and noting ongoing community decoration efforts for the graves in Sand Ridge Cemetery north of Skunk River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Downing
G. W. Cully
Stallard
Henry Fisk
Jacob Cornelius Jacob Miller
John Nearmyer
Alonzo F. Keables
Joshua S. Cox
John
Morgan le Goea
van Hemert
Payne Bousquet
Jacob de Bri
Dick van Dusseldorp
Peter Dykhuis
Peter Ten Hagen
Herman Wheeler
Don Parker Govert Scheffers Mack Vineyard
Gerrit de Kock
Jerry de Bont
Ned Wrenn
Team
Herman van Lint
Porter Grove
A. Gelderbloem
Cyrus M. Olney
Mr. Gelderbloem
Black Oak Center
Pella
George Richardson Charles Thomas William Thomas Henry R. Tysseling
Gilbert van Maanen
Sand Ridge
Skunk River
S. P. Antry Wesley Bennett
Memorial Day plans in Pella emphasize solemn commemoration
In Pella arrangements for flowers on graves are being organized by the G A R American Legion Ladies of the G A R and the American Legion Auxiliary with help from local school children. American Legion will host a program led by Major Guy Brewer of Des Moines a veteran speaker. The post has new colors and a drum and bugle corps ready for Memorial Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
G. A.R
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Committee
Guy Brewer
Des Moines
Brewer
American Legion Post
Central College Drops Final Simpson Series Game
Central College baseball traveled to Indianola for the last game of the series with Simpson College. The contest stayed tight with many errors. Central led 11 to 9 in the eighth inning, but Simpson surged in the final frame to win 12 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Indianola
Simpson College
Central
Simpson Boys
Final payment on Victory Notes May 20 closes war debt
The final payment on the Victory Notes or Fifth Liberty Loan will be made May 20 this year. About half were called December 15 1922, interest stopped then, and no further interest will be paid until May 20. It is reported eighty million dollars worth were not presented by early this month, suggesting bondholders may be careless or have misplaced holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Victory Notes Are Now Due and Payable at Once
The article explains that old bonds from Civil War and Spanish War issuances have ceased interest, with many bonds like $316,680 in Spanish War bonds and $28,000 in 1790 six percent bonds still outstanding. It notes some old bonds may never be redeemed but Victory Notes are currently due. Holders should present them for payment to avoid loss from fire or theft. The piece highlights Hamilton’s financing role and urges prompt presentation of Victory Notes for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hamilton
End of Year Activities Highlight Local High Schools
The junior class hosted a senior banquet with decorated gym, music by the orchestra, and junior mothers serving. The senior play Clarence debuts May 24 and 25, the class sermon is at First Reformed Church on May 27, and graduation occurs June 1 with participation from the eighth grade. May Fete planned for May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Methodist Church
C. H. Montgomery
First Reformed Church
Music memory contest closes Friday at park gathering
Miss Throckmorton directs a late afternoon concert and a music memory contest final in the Assembly room Friday at 7 30 p m with admissions at 10 cents to support event costs. Winners from each grade will be chosen after preliminary contests, plus a musical program from college and high school talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Batten
Viersen
Hafner
Home Economics
Throckmorton
Des Moines
Prohibition Enforcement Improves Crime Climate In City
The Knoxville Journal notes fewer criminal cases in district court versus years past and cites partial enforcement of prohibition as contributing to calmer conditions. A Chronicle lookback shows more liquor related violence twenty years ago in Pella, while current May term prosecutions include a third for prohibition offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Journal
Chronicle
Pella
Helping the Amateur Barber Uses Tiny Razor Flashlight
A safety razor with a small mounted flashlight aids campers in shaving cleanly and quickly in dark or low light. The compact device provides hands free illumination, improving precision for outdoor grooming tasks.
Farm for sale or trade for smaller place
For sale 80 acre farm or will trade for smaller place. Inquire at this office. House for sale. Modern residence of the late B Buerkens at 615 East First Street. Also six octave organ. Inquire at Buerkens Mfg Co office. Lost ball glove on street. Return to office for reward. 100 lb flour sacks, slightly torn, 5 cents each at Sybenga bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Buerkens
East First Street
Buerkens
Sybenga
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