National Session of the American Legion Draws Vast Attendance
The American Legion national session drew an enormous crowd with estimates of 120,000 on parade day and about 75,000 veterans in the streets. General Pershing and Marshal Foch reviewed the three hour state parade with delegates from Missouri and Kansas leading.
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Associated Press
Chronicle
Kansas City
Morris Packing Company
Pershing
Marshal Foch
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Oklahoma
Women’s Auxiliary Convention
Surprise Birthday Party for Franklin Van Gorp
A surprise fifteenth birthday gathering was held Friday November 4 at Franklin Van Gorp's home northeast of town. John Hasselman and Gertrude Van Houweling led Sunday school teachers in organizing the event with games and refreshments.Guests included Fred Dekker, Minnie Dylhoff, Anna Steenhoek, Cora Kruseman, and many neighbors and friends.
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Franklin van Gorp
John Hasselman
Gertrude van Houweling
First Reformed
Fred Dekker
Minnie Dylhoff
Anna Steenhoek
Cora Kruseman
Henrietta Steenhoek
Cornelia Gosselink
Josie de Geus
Ethel Kentfield
Ida Dylhoff
Harriet Toom
Henrietta Brand
Henrietta Vanden Dever
Prescott Steenhoek
Elmer Ustermarkt
Cornelius Vander Wert
Raymond Vander Linden
Clayton Ustermarkt
Vernal Brand
Margaret Brand
Banks To Close All Day Friday In Armistice Day Notice
The three Pella banks Pella National Farmers National and Security State will be closed all day Friday November 11 Armistice Day in a joint observance.
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Pella
Pella National
Farmers National
Security State
Wesleyan Routs Central Iowa in 28–0 Victory
Iowa Wesleyan defeated Central Iowa Wesleyan 28 to 0 on Wesleyan field. Fiscus broke for 50 yards on opening drive, Prewit scored on a pass from Messenger, Prewitt added a 50 yard run, Messenger connected again for a second quarter TD, Messenger later ran in and kicked the goal for the final tally. Central barely advanced a first down on a straight play.
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Iowa Wesleyan
Central
Wesleyan
Fiscus
Prewit
Messenger
Prewitt
Purple and White
Unusual 8-year-old Holstein yields rare dressing percent
W. J. Van Wely of Holland meat market in Pella reports an 8-year-old Holstein weighing 1270 pounds dressed to 820 pounds, 67 percent. Front quarters 198 and 200 pounds, hind quarters 210 and 212 pounds. He calls it Iowa Pride and seeks verification of any similar Iowa records.
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W. J. van Wely
Holland
Pella
William Maasdam
van Wely
Iowa
Revival Meetings Coming to Pella Baptist Church
At a congregational meeting of the Baptist church Sunday the decision was made to invite Rev. W. J. Lockhart to lead a series of meetings in Pella during January. Lockhart, the evangelist who drew a Monroe audience last winter, has been preaching in St. Joseph Missouri for weeks and will spend December in Nebraska before starting in Pella after the holidays.
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Baptist Church
W. J. Lockhart
Lockhart
Monroe
Pella
St. Joseph
Nebraska
Thieves Butcher Steer Leave Head for Owner
Charles Baker found his steer slaughtered in his Bardrick hill pasture near town. A 1100 to 1200 pound steer was cut up and hauled away, leaving a bullet hole in the head. Police suspect a Des Moines gang acted Tuesday or Wednesday night.
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Charles Baker
Bardrick Hill
Des Moines
Indianola Record
Annual Red Cross Membership Drive in Pella
The Red Cross work for men harmed by the war continues and locals are urged to donate to restore health. Solicitors will call next week, and readers are asked to greet them and support the drive. Community needs include a new public health nurse program to prevent health issues in children.
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Red Cross
Pella
American Red Cross
United States
Evergreen
Maryland
Europe
The
Young man dies after shotgun accident near home
John Schippers, 44, who lived with his mother near the West Amsterdam schoolhouse, was found shot in the head in timber near his home after an early morning rabbit hunt. Police consider accidental discharge likely. he died instantly. Survived by his mother, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. with interment at Lam Cemetery.
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John Schippers
J. Schippers
West Amsterdam
Schippers Spopare
t'Lam Cemetery
Merchants of Pella Asked to Close Stores Friday
The Merchants of Pella have been requested to close their stores Friday November 11th. Zemalngd of the day.
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Pella
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Salt
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Des Moines Register
Pella and Otley and Vicinity
J. G. Sybenga
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