Memorial Day Observance Invites School Children to Parade
In a Memorial Day notice the community invites schoolchildren to march in a parade to honor veterans. The program includes a band led march from Webster school at 1 30 pm, a memorial service at the bandstand, and speeches. Legion Auxiliary and members will assemble at the Legion hall. May 30 is noted as Memorial Day with local business closing for observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Legion Auxiliary
Pella
American Legion Committees
Central Park
Webster
Legion
Legion Hall
Wy Wrachool
America
D. Hollebeck
H. S.’Glee Club
Bernie Mulder
R&v. G. Menning
G. C. Conrad
Baptist Church
Fatally Burned at Pershing Fire Claims Mrs Jordan
Mrs I Jordan aged 69 fatally burned in her home ten miles south of Pella when a kerosene explosion occurred as she started a kitchen fire. Her husband and neighbors tried to help but flames could not be extinguished. She died at 4 20 p m with doctors from Knoxville attending. Funeral services for Mr and Mrs Jordan were held Monday with burial in Liberty Cemetery.
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I. Jordan
Ating
Pella
Jordan
Neigh Hove
Moon Anu Mater
Knoxville
Mr Au
New
Physicians of Pella Begin Half Day Schedule After May First
The notice states that starting May 1, physicians in Pella will shift to half days from their offices with on duty coverage for emergencies. It lists Wednesday and Thursday afternoon on duty exclusions for several doctors including Carpenter, Aschenbrenner, Payne, and Sybenga among others.
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Pella
Carpenter
Aschenbrenner
Payne
M. D
Sybenga
M. DJ
Youth Shoots Self Accidentally Near Pella
Gerald Boyd a 14 year old son of Tracy Boyd eight miles east of Pella accidentally fatally shot himself in the abdomen while attempting to shoot a crow Wednesday forenoon. His body lay near a woodpile. discharge is believed to have occurred as he climbed the woodpile. Funeral services will be held at Lower Grove church this afternoon with interment at New Sharon.
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Gerald
Tracy Boyd
Pella
Lower Grove
New Sharon
Two Pella Boys in Old Southwest
A recent book sketch in the Literary Digest May 8 traces Wyatt and Virgil Earp from Pella to the wild frontier. It recalls Wyatt as a freighter buffalo hunter Indian fighter and later lawman and gambler who faced a mob at Tombstone with Doc Holiday. The piece notes Virgil Earp and early Pella ties while leaving questions about family links and exact relations.
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Pella
Doubleday
Earp
West Market Square
Wyatt
Virgil
Great Southwestern
Wyatt Earp
Santa Fe
Wichita
Dodge City
Tombstone
Wll
Charleston
Doc Holiday
Jen
O. K. Corral
Doc
Johnny Montgomery
Johnny
Tuscan
Wild Southwest
Patronize Poppy Sale Saturday
The American Legion Auxiliary asks Pella residents to buy poppies this Saturday. Veterans in hospitals make the flowers, a small fee goes to the makers, with the rest aiding orphaned children and veterans families. The group notes slow response but urges ready dimes when approached.
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Pella
Aid to China Urged as Famine Devastates Nation
Thousands in China face floods droughts locusts hail and war in a famine described as the worst in 20 years. In Pella ministers plan to urge local support, citing starving families and desperate pleas from mothers and children. The China International Famine Relief Commission, with branches in 13 provinces, is ready to begin relief work as food is available in Manchuria and eastern regions.
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America
China
Pella
China International Famine Relief Commission
Peking
Manchuria
Annual Meeting of Home for Aged in Pella
The Christian Benevolent Association held its annual meeting at the Home for the Aged in Pella on May 22. Officers were elected. several directors were reappointed to fill terms. John Van der Ploeg was re elected president with Van Vliet as vice president and treasurer, and V T. Van Niewaal as secretary. Resolutions to amend the constitution and by laws will be considered at an adjourned meeting in July. There are 66 residents, seven deaths and six admissions this year. Revenue included 100 from new residents and 0 from interest. expenses included 00.80 refunds and administration costs of 1,256,602. The total cash assets at year end were STK, indicating each resident has about 0 to support them. The report notes careful management and economy in sustaining the home.
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Christian Benevolent Association
Pella
A. Kempkes
J. S. Wilson
T. van Niewaal
A. Veldhuizen
Nicholas Bogaard
John Vander Ploeg
van Vliet
V T. van Niewaal
Pella Chamber Calls for Memorial Day Observance
The Pella Chamber of Commerce urges local businesses to close at noon on Memorial Day to allow proper observance of the holiday. The notice requests participation from business places where feasible.
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Pella
Program and Pie Supper At Pessant Grove School
A program and pie supper will be held at the Pessant Grove school house 24 miles south of Pella on Thursday May 81. Everybody is invited.
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Pessant Grove
Pella
Flower sale supports a good cause for your family
A brief note invites purchase of a single flower per family member to wear in support of a good cause, highlighting low cost and communal help.
Thieves Rampage Over Weekend In Pella Oskaloosa Area
Local report laments a surge in Sunday thefts across Pella and Oskaloosa area. Chickens stolen from two farm homes northwest of Pella on Federal Highway No. 63 while residents were away. A car was hidden and later found, with witnesses tying up potential joyriders. Authorities pursue suspects as cars and a damaged Dodge are reported stolen and recovered. Local residents recall prior acts and police response.
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Pella
Dick Vander Linden
Francis de Geus
Vander Linden
Peoria Borhood
Charles Korn
Gshiduest Ectiersis
Brad Beet
Ctr
Kora
Therie
Fieve Yiert
Scott County Nuaber
Oskaloosa
H. E. Whitlateh
Oskalnus
Memorial Day Post Office Hours 1928
The post office will be open from 9 30 to 10 30 a m on Memorial Day May 30 1928 for stamps money orders and parcels The general delivery and carriers windows will operate during that hour Street letter boxes will be collected at 10 00 a m No city or rural delivery L F BOUSQUET P M
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L. F. Bousquet
P. M
Rock Island Road Has Few Accidents
A Rock Island Lines safety report by L F Shedd shows only two passenger fatalities in eight years of service from 1919 to 1927, amid 7 163 436 511 passengers carried. One accident occurred in 1928. the other in 1920. The report notes 7600 automobile passenger deaths in 1926 versus 79 train deaths nationwide.
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L. F. Shedd
Rock Island Lines
Chicago
Ill
Pasenger
Rock Island
United States
Soldier Dead in Cemeteries List for Memorial Day
The Pella Chronicle prints a list of soldier dead in cemeteries near Pella to ensure no grave is overlooked on Memorial Day. The American Legion post will decorate graves. community groups may take responsibility and notify W. D. Vanstalt to coordinate efforts. The list includes Oakwood Cemetery names from War of 1812 to Civil War veterans and others. continued on page eight.
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Chronicle
Pella
American Legion
W. D. Vanstaal
Oakwood
Michael Keables
Cornelia Lamar Henry Bauman
L. Gown
Clark
Cully
EL Dens Haris Duwi
Twilight base ball league plans meeting announced
The American Le to sponsor a four team twilight league invites all candidates and interested boys aged 14 and up to a meeting at the union building Friday night May at 7 20 p.m. to discuss plans and team selection.
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Union Building
Jon Woud
Notice to Drivers Enforced Turning Rules Begin June 1
Beginning June 1 the ordinance forbidding turning in the middle of a block will be enforced strictly. The law against turning and backing out on the wrong side of the street must also be observed to prevent accidents.
Fred White On Road Bonds Debate Draws Crowd
Fred R. White, chief engineer of the State Highway Commission, outlined a statewide road bond plan to a large crowd in Knoxville Iowa. He used charts to explain how bonds would finance county paving without raising property taxes, detailing Marion County figures and overall state indebtedness and projected bond issues and repayments.
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Knoxville
Towa
Fred R. White
State Highway Commission
Court House Room
United States
White
Save-A-Life Campaign Begins June to Inspect State Vehicles
Governor Hammill proclaims a June 1 to June 28 statewide free inspection effort for all cars and trucks. Secretary Ed Smith and MV Deputy Roy Gault outline checks on brakes lights horns steering windshield wipers and mirrors. Garages dealers repair shops and service stations join as official inspection sites with no charge to owners. The program aims to reduce accidents from reckless driving and mechanical defects, encouraging drivers to ensure safe condition before inspection and awarding state stickers for compliant vehicles.
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John Hammill
Ed. M. Smith
Motor Vehicle Department
Roy B. Gault
Smith
Towa
United States
Tom Buonstra Ends His Life in Ames
The Ames man Tom Buonstra died by self inflicted shooting at his home on December 3. He had served in World War I and had been in poor health since discharge. Family reported concern about his condition though no cause was known and no immediate reason for the act was given. Gerrit Wormhoudt accompanied by his parents attended the Weisha celebration nearby.
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Charles Thome
Abert Milleoau
Buonstra
C. H. Wormhoudt
Ames
Gerrit
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B. F. Jordan
Merit Merchants
Literary Digest
Earp Brothers
Annual Meeting Home For
Pontiac
Fred White
Marion County
Numand
Andy
Now
Witeder
Rennet Post Bone
Secretary
Tom Boonstra
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