Fatal Knoxville Oil Station Explosion Claims Several Lives
The Collins oil station in Knoxville suffered a devastating blast that killed Marsh Black and Mrs. Leonard Bradley and her five year old son, with six fatalities reported overall. Survivors included T Fee and Leonard Bradley, while Wm Hamilton and James Mulkey were rescued after the building collapsed and flames swept the scene. The blast damaged nearby structures and shattered surrounding glass as investigators sought the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F Bousquet
J. J. Sybenga
Marsh Black
Collins
Knoxville
The
Chronicle
Black
Leonard Bradley
Oskaloosa
T. Fee
Mr. Fee
Mr. Bradley
Mr. Black
Wm. Hamilton
James Mulkey
Bradley
Mr. Mulkey
Mr. Hamilton
Mulkey
Pella
Rain Spoils Pella Halloween Celebration Parade
Heavy rain disrupted Pella Halloween plans organized by a Chamber of Commerce committee with American Legion help. A large masked parade occurred despite showers, prizes for best costumes awarded, refreshments canceled, and few property issues reported as organizers cite wholesome youth outlets over lawbreaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Aremican Legion
Elizabeth de Heer
Margaret Klein
Bob Beyers
Hafner
Branderhoret
Oberman
Third Annual Older Boys and Girls Conference at Pella
Announcement of the third annual Older Boys and Girls Conference scheduled for November 27 and 28 at Pella. Due to conference limits a nationwide Young People’s Workers Conference will be held in Knoxville on November 9 with sessions at 2 pm and 7:30 pm at the Christian church for teachers and interested readers. C G Herbrecht state U P Supt will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Knoxville
Christian Church
Y. P
C. G. Herbrecht
U. P. Supt
Hold Election Battle Between Crawford and Hall
Frank Crawford former county auditor and John Hall incumbent faced City Mayor Gamble after a disturbance at the square. Both were fined ten dollars for disturbing the peace as they disputed office economy and Crawford challenged Hall’s figures. Eyewitnesses noted the word Mar used with adjectives during the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crawford
John Hall
Hizzoner
Gamble
Harl
Crawford
Reynolds
Knoxville Express
Death of Seventy-One Year Old Farmer and Family
The deceased, a retired farmer who earlier resided in the home of his daughters, was last seen here on the Friday before his death. He was seventy-one. Mrs. Bradley is described as a young woman around twenty-five to thirty, and her son as about four or five.
Iowa Legion pushes bonus plan for veterans
The Iowa American Legion coordinates a statewide drive to place a $22 million adjusted compensation bond issue before voters on November 7. state adjutant James F. Barton orders 615 posts to build precinct committees and publicize the plan, aiming for a quiet, dignified campaign while warning of tax implications and urging support for a $200 per veteran payout.
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Iowa
American Legion
Iowa Legion
James F. Barton
State Legion
Congress
Harding
Legion
East
Thirty-ninth General Assembly
Legionaire
Department
Trowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
Republicans Hold Political Meeting in Pella High School
Congressman C. Dowell attended the gathering with county Republican candidates at the Pella high school auditorium. Norman R. Hays spoke for county attorney candidates, praising some Republicans while drawing Democratic rebukes. The article notes concerns about comparisons between candidates and recalls past coal mining labor disruptions under Sheriff Clarke.
Donors of Paying Brick Must Pay
City Engineer Horace Hawkins warns property owners along repaved streets that generosity in giving away salvaged brick will raise costs against their homes. He notes some areas have cleared all old bricks, forcing the city to buy new materials for street work. Salvage remains a city liability until paving is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Hawkins
Oskaloosa Herald
Important County Young People’s Council Meeting in Knoxville
The County Young People’s Council will meet at Knoxville on Thursday November 9 from 4 30 to 5 30 p m at the Christian church All council members must attend You are invited to the 2 p m and 7 30 p m meetings as announced above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Council
Knoxville
Christian Church
Veteran of War Dies of Disease in 1922
Peter Dykhuis died at his parents home on West First Street at 12:15 a m Tuesday October 31 1922 aged 26 years 2 months and 26 days He survived by his wife parents two brothers and one sister A World War soldier from Jasper county he served until after the armistice then farmed until illness struck He suffered influenza in service but was not hospitalised due to crowded facilities Later empyema prevented military compensation efforts The American Legion post at Pella aided but failed to secure aid Funeral services set for today at the family home and Third Reformed church with burial at Oakwood cemetery
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Peter Dykhuis
John Dykhuie
West First Street
Mr. Dykhuis
Jasper County
Dykhuts
Dykhuis
Oskaloosa
Colfax
Rochester
Minn
American Legion
Pella
Veterans Bureau
Third Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Ruby Elizabeth Clark Dies in California Army Nurse
Ruby Elizabeth Clark, 26, died in Monrovia California while under government care for illness contracted during her World War II service as an army nurse. She grew up in Pella, trained at Osceola nursing program, served at Ft Des Moines, and battled tuberculosis and heart and lung weaknesses after influenza. Funeral plans hinge on arrival in Pella with services at the Baptist church. She is survived by her parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Clark
Ruby Elizabeth
Monrovia
California
U. S
Miss Clark
Pella
Oskaloosa
Oakdale
Iown
Ft. Bayard
New Mexico
American Legion
Clark
Beaken
Red Cross
Los Angeles
Baptist Church
Baby Health Conference Entries Due by November 6
Applicants must submit child entries by November 6 to receive appointment times for the Baby Health Conference at Second Reformed Church November 9 and 10. The conference is free, overseen by Dr. Prentiss under Iowa's Maternity and Infant Hygiene division via the Sheppard Towner bill. Include child name, age as of November 9, 1922, sex, parents, and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childs Health Conference
Dr. Prentiss
Iowa
Sheppard Towner
Second Reformed Church
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Hallowe
Hays
N. J. Gesman
Geaman
C. H. Aldrich
Aldrich
Dugan
Indianola
Sheriff Clarke
Marion County
Kentucky
Ruby Clark
Ladies Aid Society of
the Methodist Church
Holland
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