Pella Man Is Now President of Bankers Association
L H Van Spanckeren of Pella has been chosen president of the Arizona Bankers' Association at a meeting in Flagstaff. Born and raised in Pella, he graduated from Pella High School in 1908 and Central College in 1912, later rising to cashier and then president of a Mesa bank. He is said to be the youngest to hold the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
L. H. van Spanckeren
Arena Bankers’ Association
Flakstaff
Ernie
Bankers
B. H. van Spanckeren, Jr
Ciizens National Bank
Heinie Ha
Central College
Beaf
van Spanckeren
Norma Walker
Macon
Mesa
Arizona
First National Bank
Bankers’ Association
Bernard
Warner J
Drake Unity
U. S. Navy
Bos
Leaen
Explosion Sets House on Fire in New Sharon
An oil stove exploded in the summer kitchen of Earl Rodgers in northeast New Sharon at about 7 30 Tuesday morning. Rodgers had left water heating for a weekly task when the blast occurred. Neighbors rushed to scene, Roy Coons doused interior walls with water, preventing a major blaze. Fire department arrived to find the fire under control. stove wrecked, a window blown out, walls lightly scorched. The fire alarm malfunction delayed automatic notice until after the excitement faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rodgers
New Sharon
Rodgers
Roy Coons
Drake Hosts Notre Dame In 1927 Drake Bowl Showdown
Des Moines reports Drake University will host Notre Dame in the Drake bowl on November 19. The game draws the nation’s top gridiron talent, with Notre Dame’s Rockne leading a strong offense. Iowa fans rush for tickets as 18,000 capacity Drake stadium is expected to sell out. Drake hopes to repeat a scoreless tie at South Bend last year.
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Des Moines
Bulldogs
United States
Drake University
Notre Dame
Rockne
Minnesota
Army
University of California
Berkeley
Soldier's Field
Chicago
Iowa
Drake Stadium
Drake
South Bend
Ames
Warriors
Arrests Made Of Omaha Sharper Land Swindle Probed
A Omaha postal raid led to four United States Suburban Home Developers Inc. officers being arrested on mail fraud charges. H. H. Cowl, John J. Williams, L. A. Stronger, and Caster A. Stein posted bonds and were released. The case cites letters promising land in Lakoma Heights and a $59 survey fee. The four deny wrongdoing, blaming jealousy among local realtors. The alleged plots involve a lottery style land draw and deceptive mailings.
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Chronicle
Omaha
United States Suburban Home Developers, Inc
H. H. Cowl
John J. Williams
L. A. Stronger
Caster
A. Stein
Clarence Coder
Coon Rapids
Towa
E. L. Briles
Prescott
Lakoma Heights
Coble
Postofice
Red Cross Canvass Begins in Pella November 21
The Red Cross membership canvass starts in Pella on November 21, later than district plans. Local director H F Johnson says the week will focus on relief needs and raising additional funds. The Pella Chamber of Commerce urges liberal contributions as county funds fall short. Solicitors will visit neighborhoods soon. volunteers emphasize time as well as money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Pella
H. F. Johnson
Johnson
Mrs Hy J Rhynsburger Represents Iowa Children's Home
Mrs H J Rhynsburger of 616 Broadway is named to represent the Iowa Children's Home Society in Pella. The Des Moines based society has cared for thousands of homeless children over forty years and has placed many in stable homes. Rhynsburger will distribute literature and inform local groups about the society's policies and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Rhynsburger
Broadway
Iowa Children’s Home Society
Pella
Iowa Children's Home Society
Marion County
Pleasant View Club Baked Goods Sale at Farmers Store
The Pleasant View Club announces a baked goods sale featuring chickens fresh eggs and butter on November 12 1927 at the Farmers store. Proceeds go to Black Oak Cemetery. For orders call 616 or 15.
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Farmers’ Store
Black Oak Cemetery
Pleasant View Club
Opportunity Knocks With Pella Chronicle Candidate List
The Pella Chronicle publishes a second list of accepted nominees up to Wednesday evening for a circulation campaign. It urges entrants to recruit subscribers, promises prizes including a Buick sedan, Chevrolet coach, radiola, and a Murdoch radio, and notes a ten percent cash commission for active candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pella Chronicle
Lehon Co Praises Lew Kuyper Ad Work for Chronicle
The Lehon Company of Chicago, publisher of Tough Stuff, asks Kuyper for a Chronicle copy to reprint one of his Male Hide ads. They warn that if he isn’t careful someone may lure him away as an ad writer and Pella could lose a good citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehon Company
Chicago
Lew Kuyper
The
Chronicle
Lew
Pella
Jury List For November Term District Court Knox County
Judge Applegate presides the November term convening in Knox ville on November 29 at 1 30 p m with trial jurors to report December 10 at 10 a m The list includes John Amor Knoxville T Acklin Otley J Swan etc and many others from Knoxville Pleasantville Otley Pella Bussey Tracy Attica and surrounding towns with dozens of names listed as drawn jurors
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County News Service
Applegate
District Court
Knoxville
John ‘Amor
T. Acklin
Otley
J. Swan
Aa Aalbers
T. E. Neame Floyd Cooley
W. S. Craig
J.W. Fletcher
Pleasantville
H. E. Fee
W. L. Gergory
Percy
H. E. Houser
Early Hollingshead
J. O. Hodgson
M. G. Hillabolt
W. J. Klein
Pella
Pearl Martin
McFall
Bussey
Marion Roberts
Columbia
John Ray
Tracy
Walter Snider
C. R. Sellers
Monroe
Harry
Stevenson
A. E. Teter
G. W. Visser
Harvey
Leonard van Ee
P. Vanden Berg
Cordova
A. T. van Roekel
C. E. van Benthuysen
Henry van Brogen
Mary Beem
Mabel Bush
Will Bucklew
Esta Chambers
Fred Clements
Hamilton
Nora Dyer
Dirk Greeken
Ada
Lightning Strike Destroys Barn on Timbrel Farm
A 48 by 60 barn on Jap M Tim brel farm northwest of New Sharon was struck by lightning and burned to the ground early Sunday. The loss includes hay, machinery, chickens, and a calf. No horses were harmed inside and they escaped outside. No insurance covered the destroyed property. The barn collapsed within ten minutes after the blaze began.
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Jap M. Timbrel
New Sharon
Leonard Johnson
Pella Men Have Part in Legion Meeting
The Chronicle reports a program for the Joint Conference of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary of the Seventh district to be held in Des Moines on November 17. District commander Dr. George Lankelma of Pella and adjutant W. D. Van Sittert lead the program. Van Sittert will speak on A Membership Gain Every Year Since 1920, with Dr. L. M. Henry as chorister for the day and banquet at the Savery Hotel at six p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
The
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Seventh Congressional District
Des Moines
George Lankelma
Pella
W. D. van Sittert
van Sittert
L. M. Henry
Savery ‘Hotel
Chariton man linked to string of bad checks
Chariton merchants report losses from a man passing $56 checks on Rock Island forms to C D Montgomery at Lucas County Auto Parts and W H Lewis at Grocerteria. A $56 check passed failed at Oppenheimer Clothing Store where the suspect claimed his wife would cover purchases. Police link the suspect, described as J W Williams with aliases, to several station drafts thefts and a 19 year sentence for forged papers, with ties to multiple towns and a prior escape from a state penitentiary.
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Chariton
C. D. Montgomery
Lucas County Auto Parts
W. H. Lewis
Grocerteria
Rock Island
Oppenheimer
J. S. Oppenheimer
Trenton
Drakesville
Iowa
Willard
Kansas
Bonaparte
American Railway Express
J. W. Williams
John Hill
J. C. Nye
Paul Allen
J. J. Sternee
John Farley
Cameron
Centerville
Kirksville
Virginia
Virginia State Penitentiary
American Railway Express Co
Fire Mystery On Farm House Burn In Jasper County
State fire marshal investigated a weekend blaze that destroyed a farm house owned by P. H. Healy near Metz. Ray Pinegar and family had recently moved in but left furniture behind after warnings of potential trouble. The house burned Saturday night and was uninsured for the Pinegar family belongings.
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P. H. Haly
Ray Pinegar
Metz
Jasper County
Healy
Geo. E. Campbell
Newton
Pinegar
Pella Banks to Close for Armistice Day 1927
Notice states that The Pella banks will be closed on Armistice Day, Friday, November 11, 1927, including Pella National Bank and Security State Bank. The Woodrow Washing Machine Company reports high demand, with orders for 77 machines received Monday and steadily increasing.
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Pella
Pella National Bank
Security State Bank
The
Woodrow Washing Machine Company
Red Cross Declines to Aid Iowa Mine Relief Crisis
In Monroe and Appanoose counties about 2,000 destitute residents face hardship as the Iowa Red Cross declines to act as a relief agency for more than 500 families. Judge Hubert Utterback called the situation critical and urged a special legislative session if other relief groups fail to help. Local Legion and United Mine Workers leaders voiced disappointment and organized clothing drives while 2,300 miners idle and the wage-scale dispute linger.
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Iowa Department of the American Red Cross
Monroe
Appanoose
Des Moines
Hubert Utterback
Iowa
United Press
Red Cross
Utterback
L. Hogue
State Budget Department
R. A. Mitchell
St. Louis
National Organization of the Red Cross
Mitchell
Uttebback
Maines
Hogue
Iowadha
Halden
Don
Re- Mason
Hammill
Mystic
Appanoose County
Monroe County
H. Morris
District 13
United Mine Workers of America
Iowa Coal Operators' Association
Buxton Bank Liquidated and Absorbed by Oskaloosa Bank
The Buxton Savings Bank of Bucknell was liquidated on October 28 and its assets and liabilities transferred to People's Trust and Savings Bank in Oskaloosa. Depositors are to be paid in full, stockholders may receive at least par value of the stock. the move follows mine suspensions and reduced business.
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Buxton Savings Bank of
Bucknell
People’s Trust and Savings Bank
Oskaloosa
Eddyville Tribune
Buxton Bank
Buxton
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Pella Man
Bankers Association
Start Red Cross
Little
Uttle
Ah Wawea
John W. van der Linden
Esther L. Ketman
John Lasschuit
Alma Rietveld
Herbert Bosch
Gysbert Aalbers
Henry van Ostrum
Fay Mathews
Nao
J. J. van der Werff
J. Braashart
K. H. Bean
Anna van Halen
Gere
Jasper CO
Iowa Red Cross
Oskaloosa Bank
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