Community gatherings and hosting in Pella events
A Friday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. Wesslund of Pasadena extended a visit to Pella with her daughters as neighbors share plans. J P Klein and family hosted a bridge group at 608 Peace Street with a bring a dish format, while other ladies enjoyed needlework, conversations, and social visits at various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Dan Meulpolder
Wesslund
Pasadena
California
A. B. Wormhoudt
Fliat Street
Edward van Zante
Helen Dixson
H. J. Dixon
East First Street
Various Club Activities Report From Pella Community
The note captures social and civic happenings in Pella including Young Woman's League meetings at Mrs. Arthur Klein's home, bridge club outings to Knoxville, Baptist church plans for the Father and Son banquet, and a Reading Circle on settlement work in New York City. It notes a birthday stag dinner for Paul Scholte, a Cole music recital for 35 pupils, PEO events, and engagements and birthdays among residents. The items list attendees, hosts, and minor celebration details across November events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Klein
Young Woman’s League of the Second Reformed Church
West Washington Street
B. F Vander Linden
Reading Circle
G. G. Gaass
West First Street
Conrad
New York City
S. F. Cole
Albert de Jong
de Jong
the Floral Company
Help wanted and assorted ads in 1920s issue
Twenty five live, wide awake sales people to work during a closing-out sale, ages 18 to 35, apply Saturday morning at Van Niewaal store 8 to 9, ask for Sales Manager. Various sale notices include a Radiola loud speaker for $6.00 cash, a 480 acre Poweshiek County farm for installment plan, household goods sale at 1:30 pm Nov 12, 1927, an 12 gauge Winchester pump gun, leather Davenport, Tompkins Strain chickens, and multiple used cars from local dealers. Also a found baby clothes valise near Otley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Niewaal
Red Cross Leaders Aim For Higher Iowa Relief Quotas
Disaster relief and rehabilitation work among disabled veterans, public health nursing and life saving are highlighted. Junior Red Cross and volunteer service for soldiers abroad, with Iowa expected to exceed prior quotas this year, according to local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Iowa
Counties Fail To Unite On Road Graveling Plan
Wapello and Monroe county supervisors met with farmers at Manning Epperson State Bank to decide sharing the four mile County Line road graveling south of Eddyville. Wapello favored 50-50 funding with farmers covering half, but Monroe balked citing no funds. Meeting adjourned with no progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Monroe County
Monroe
Red Cross Roll Call Opens Across Iowa Nov 11
Des Moines records show Iowa aims to boost Red Cross membership to over 100000 between Amistice Day and Thanksgiving. Endorsed by veterans groups Farm Bureau governors clubs and others the drive enlists 5000 canvassers across counties under Homer H Seerley. Judge Utterback announces statewide national and world support for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
World War Veterans
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Red Cross
Homer H. Seerley
Cedar Falls
Doctor Seerley
The
Judge Utterback
Iewa Council
Sshudess
County board considers graveling Dudley Chillicothe road
Wa pello county board members say a graveling movement aims to surface the six mile Dudley Chillicothe road, linking to the county line road south of Eddyville. Funds have been raised to start, with plans to gain county aid and obtain travel from a bar near Garner's bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Dudley-Chillicothe
Eddyville
Chillicothe
Garner's Bend
Luther Film Draws Massive High School Crowd
The high school auditorium was packed for a Tuesday evening showing of a silent biopic on Martin Luther. Pastors had preached of his life and faith the prior Sunday, inspiring many to reflect on reform and the rise of the Protestant church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Luther
Luther
Ray
Ouster Proceedings Stall Await Charges in Marion Board
In Marion County two supervisors Peter Tusseling and Homer B. Clark face ouster moves that remain unfiled after more than five weeks. No charges or petitions have been made public while a circulating petition draws mixed support and speculation grows that the effort is pre election propaganda. Local residents await further developments and question the leadership behind the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County News Service
Knoxville
Peter Tusseling
Homer B. Clark
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Dallas
Melcher
Clark
Tysseling
Des Moines
Courthouse Birth Notices From Local Records
The records list births including Carolyn Veldhuizer in Clay township born Oct 26 and Charlotte Adams in Sadiane township born Oct 29. Also noting Derino Vercellino in Pershing born Oct 29, Georgia Wagner in Knoxville born Oct 26, Jerald McCorkle in Washington township born Oct 22, Doris Hudson in Franklin township born Oct 27, and Charles Heck in Knoxville born Nov 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Veldhuizer
Connie V. Veldhuizer
Clay Township
Charlotte Edine Adams
Dewey Adams
Sadiane
Derino Vercellino
Antone Vercellino
Pershing
Georgia Lucille Wagner
Geo. H. Wagner
Knoxville
Jerald McCorkle
Robert M. McCorkle
Washington Township
Doris Jean Hudson
Brownie Hudson
Franklin Township
Car That Never Breaks Down Defies Common Automotive Claims
A remarkably reliable vehicle is described as never breaking down and never skidding, challenging typical car maintenance expectations and road safety concerns. The claim remains unverified and invites scrutiny of its durability and performance in varied conditions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. P. Klein
Bridge Club
Peace Street
Carpenter
Art Klein
S. Ross
H. Veenstra
Meyer Langerak
C. F. Dykstra
B. Baron Home
Mizpah Guild
Mizpah
Second Reformed Church
T. G. Fultz
J. J. Sybenga
Tunis Klein
A. P. Kuyper
Kentucky
Winnebago
Duke
Chamber OF Commerce
Children’s Party
Rane Dic
Tores
United
van Camps
del Monte Foods
Bartlett
Lykin Furniture Polish
Uae
AGI
Mary J. Price
Leighton
S. Pennington
T. C. Beach
Lester Butler
Young Woman's League
Harry DeReus
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Allen
P. H. Stubenrauch
de Reus
Vander Heiden
Paul Scholte
Parson
H. H
Pella
Phillis Maxine Bogaards
Philip Bogaards
Phillis
Kensington
Y. T. van Niewaal
Lucille
Harold May
Columbia
Miss van Niewaal
Mr.ay
Delia Butts
Radiola
Chronicle
Poweshiek
Arthur L. Johnson
New Sharon
E. First and
Independence
N. Bogaard
Chronicle Ofice
Otley
Call P. Buwalda
Columbus St
Winchester
B. van Beynum
Reed Baby Cab
Call Green
Tompkins
R. I
Clifford Farmer
Owa
Poweshiek County
Essex
Hudson
Republic
van Houweling Auto CO
Pella Motor CO
H. S. Auditorium
Y. M
Oskaloosa
R. R
Bell Investment Co. Realtors
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Era F. Sandy
Charles Heck
Mrs
Nick Heck
Kuyper
Korner
E. G. Roorda
Goodwin
Lindbergh
Paris
C. Lautenbach & Son
H. A. Veenstra
John Onstine
Washington Street
Spreck
James
Bransiit
Jacob Vogelaar
East Franklin
Bill
Jim
Ding
Purina
Purina Chicken Chowder
Pella Supply Co
Butter Nut Coffee
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