Pella High School Notes Highlight Fall Events
The Girls' Reserves met at the high school. Miss Simons spoke on Personality. A second preliminary Declamatory contest is set for Friday November 4. Activities include a program with solos, dramatics, and a humorous piece. Knoxville game on November 11 draws local attention. Hallowe'en parties, a Father and Son banquet, and Luther life-pictures events featured. The Cyclone Sally play is planned for November 22 23. A state teachers convention is noted as Des Moines November 4 5. Pella teachers will not attend. Glee clubs begin a Christmas cantata with solo parts assigned. A magazine drive nets $70 in subscriptions. half goes to the high school.
Farmer J E Manning Faces Paving Road Barricade Charge
It is argued rights of individuals clash with public safety as farmer J E Manning along the Jefferson county road is accused of removing a barricade and driving over freshly poured concrete. He was arrested the next day. George LeMar near Rome was convicted of the same offense and sentenced to one year in the county jail. Such offenses have not been common in Iowa.
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J. E. Manning
Jefferson County
George LeMar
Rome
Iowa
Closing Days of District Court Chronicle
District court sessions drew crowds based on human interest, not case weight. Notable events included the Forst vs Long cause celebre, the Elma Teter vs W A Teter divorce proceeding with six children, and Mrs M T Burk vs Warnie Summary claiming 1500 damages for reckless driving. A rodeo contract dispute, a liquor nuisance indictment, and jury panels are noted, with verdicts and dismissals recorded by Judge Dingwell in Knoxville Express.
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Forst
Elma Teter
W. A. Teter
Teters
Scott Davies
Des Moines
van der Ploeg
M. T. Burk
Warnie Summy
Harold Smith
Lena Phillips
Katie Metz
Charles Baughman
Jessie Evans
Alice Beaver
Myrtle Young
Ralph Kelly
A. W. Woodle
Jessie Goodspeed
D. Vanderwilt
Eva Elliott
W. B. Stocker
M. A. Murray
S. D. Leighton
Knoxville
Iowa
Marion County
C. van der Ploeg
C. E. Momyer
George Dyer
C. de Geus
Ed Frost
E. O. Brown
George Williams
P. Keuning
Arthur Orcutt
A. E. Gladson
Cy Colwell
Dingwell
State of Iowa
John Smith
Knoxville Express
Reverend Jacobs Highlights Child Focus in Religious Education
Reverend Jacobs spoke at Home Volunteer last Thursday stressing Christ’s emphasis on children and the Bible. He urged a united church school movement, noted progress by Catholics and Jews, and urged training for pastors, educators, and parents to foster religious education and child-soul winning. Thirty one attendees, goal set for forty at next meeting.
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Jacobs
Christ
The New Preacher and A Call for Reading John’s Paper
A reader exhorts not to stop John’s weekly paper, praising its wide church coverage from East to West and abroad. The piece argues the editor should keep the publication to unite congregations, share missionary news, and sustain family Sunday lessons amid cultural shifts. It also quotes ministers and theologians, reflecting on faith, society, and daily strength.
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John
William Tell
Bamberland
Red Bird
Europe
Cheer for the Weary Learn to Sing in Hard Times
A harbor scene at Port Said shows Arab and Egyptian workers unloading coal while singing a chant. An observer notes singing boosts morale and labor. advise weary readers to sing despite burdens, avoid brooding over past mistakes.
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Port Said
Cardiff
Pineapple Sauces Dress Up Leftovers for Delights
A collection of pineapple based sauces to transform leftover cake rice or bread pudding. Recipes cover Pineapple Sauce Ice creams and puddings Pineapple and Ginger Sauce Pineapple Hard Sauce and Pineapple Shortcake Sauce with steps and serving ideas for ice cream custards and puddings.
Home sweet home: new bride mocks house selling pitch
A newlywed real estate agent argues against buying a house, claiming a garage with a bedroom suffices. Editor Charles A. Hacke of the Lone Thee Reporter notes the campaign.
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Charles A. Hacke
Thee “Reporter
Road signs needed in Iowa, says The Iowa Journalist
A brief note endorses better road signs across Iowa and wishes success to the unnamed advocate. The quote emphasizes that no part of Iowa lacks a need for clearer highway guidance, reflecting a call for improved traffic safety.
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Iowa
Hager praises Aneola Root for chronic illness relief
Henry Hager of Sleepy Eye Minnesota says he suffered stomach trouble for years and after using four bottles of Aneola Root reports great relief. He claims Aneola Root helps constipation rheumatism bloating gas and kidney and liver problems and notes it is sold by Ideal Pharmacy for sale.
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Henry Hager
Sleepy Eye
Ideal Pharmacy
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Pella Public Schools
Simons
Marjorie Baron
Evelyn Schakel
Cora Jantz
Bernice Gezel
Nellie van Ostrum
Ruth ‘Langerak
Good Night Paya
Martin Heerenma
Dorothy Cook
Sarah “Wormhoudt
Buff Perkins
Jeanette van Heuklem
Johnny
Marjorie Roelofson
Bill Smith
Bernice Dy Herbert Klaaren
Ryesel Agee
Minnie
Paul Blommers
Pella Prairie City
Peila
Hallowe’en
Pella High School
Adelaide Sybengas
Dorothy Grant
Edna Mae Byers
Alicia Stureman
Luther
College
Pella High
Agatha Gosselink
Lutheran
Pella
The
Baptist Young People’s Union
Pleasantville
Tyselling
Langerak
Vander Plueg
Nollen’s Woods
Winifred Hesselink
Elta van Buren
Richard Tysseling
America
Atlantic City
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
Heaven
Hell
J. F. Newton
God
Jesus Christ
L. Webb
Paul
Henry van Dyke
Albert Parker Fitch
Brick Church
Ames
F. B. Meyer
Home Sweet Home
Hager
Pella Motor Co
Purina Pig Chow
Purina
Fatena
Purina Chicken
Purina Pound
Pella Supply Co
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