Armistice Day Parade in Pella Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd marked the first anniversary of the armistice in Pella with a parade led by the Pella Band and ex-service men. Students, teachers, and Central College participants joined a ceremony at the square, followed by a banquet at the college dormitory and speeches on the reign of law and the spiritual aspect of victory.
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Pella
Gold Star Post No. 89
American Legion
Central College
Dick C. van Zante
F. M. Frush
South Main Street
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Fowler
Rube Brand
Henry Ver Steeg
Carl Byers
H. M. Bruins
M. J. Hoffman
Hoffman
Farmers Co operative Shipping Association Meeting
Members are called to a meeting at the old City Hall in Pella Iowa at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon November 22 to adopt the constitution and bylaws and consider other important business. Nonmembers are urged to attend and may join. Jacob De Haan Secretary.
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Farmers Co-operative Shipping Association
Old City Hall
Pella
Iowa
Splendid Recital by Miss Ferrell and Rudy Wiedoeft
Miss Florence Ferrell soprano and Rudy Wiedoeft premier saxophonist join for a double bill at The High School Auditorium on November 22. The program features Ferrell's high register by voice and Wiedoeft's saxophone with Katheryn Paden violin and Edith Henry piano. Admittance by card only.
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Florence Ferrell
Rudy Wiedoeft
Miss Ferrell
Rudy Wiedoett
Katheryn Paden
Edith Henry
Conference of Iowa Older Boys to Meet in Cedar Rapids
The Twelfth Annual Conference of the Older Boys of Iowa will be held in Cedar Rapids November 28 to 30. About 16 to 20 year olds from Sun day schools and HIV clubs will attend, with up to 1200 boys and 200 leaders invited statewide. Pella plans a large delegation. Am brose Wyrick of Chicago leads music. Delegates from Pella are to be chosen by November 20, with a $3 registration to help cover costs.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Pella
Ambrose Wyrick
Chicago
E. M. Hinton
M. Vander Linden
House Party at Vander Pols Draws Neighbors East of Town
About fifty neighbors gathered at the Vander Pols home for a farewell style party as they prepare to move to town. Rube Brand's jazz band played throughout the evening and Henry Ver Steeg sang several solos, with guests crediting the ensemble for the event's success.
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Jacob Vander Pol
Vander
Danny McKlhan Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Grandparents’ Home
Danny McKlhan celebrated his seventh birthday Friday evening at his grandparents Mr and Mrs W A Butts home where he is staying. Schoolmates attended and helped him enjoy cake with seven candles and treats. He received gifts including a new suit of clothes from his father, a traveling man from Des Moines. All the children had a fine time and hopes for more birthdays.
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Danny McKlhan
W. A. Butts
Danny
Des Moines
President Wilson Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1919
The President designates Thursday November 27 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He emphasizes unity, gratitude for harvests, and the nation’s wartime sacrifices, urging forward effort toward a peaceful world through goodwill and cooperation.
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United States
Woodrow Wilson
United States of American
District of Columbia
Young Ryke Dies From Farm Accident Near Peoria
George Ryke, 16, son of Gerrit Ryke, died at Mahaska county hospital in Oskaloosa on Sunday November 9 1919 from a kick by a horse sustained the previous Wednesday while working on a Peoria area farm. Funeral services were held at the Reformed church in Peoria at noon Tuesday.
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George
Gerrit Ryke
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Peoria
the Reformed Church
Many Potatoes Shipped To Pella In Past And Present
Thirty years ago Pella was a major potato shipping hub and market where farmers earned ten to forty cents a bushel, with one carload containing 600 bushels. In recent years no local production remains, yet this fall at least seventeen carloads arrived, totaling over 10 000 bushels sold at about 1 80 per bushel, mostly to local consumers. Apples peaches and onions also moved, raising questions if high prices will spur renewed local potato farming.
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Pella
Acre
Mrs H Slings Dies Near Pella at 63
Mrs H Slings died at her home seven miles southeast of Pella at 9 00 pm Wednesday November 12 1919 aged 63 years Heart failure was the cause She is survived by her husband seven sons and three daughters Three sons live in Holland one is a student at Grand Rapids Michigan and the other children reside near Pella and Leighton Funeral services will be held Saturday at noon at the home and at the Leighton Christian Reformed church at 1 00 pm Interment will follow at Evergreen cemetery Leighton
Rederus Death in Pella at Age 92
Mrs Francis Rederus died at her home 1005 North Main Street at 9 m Monday November 10 1919 aged 92 years She had been in poor health for some time A long time Pella resident she was survived by two sons Frank of Pella and Rev Sipko Rederus of Dubuque and three daughters Mrs S M Cole Mrs Marie Brees of Pella and Mrs L Woods of Ottumwa Funeral services were held at the home at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev J Wesselink and Rev B F Brinkman officiating Interment was at Oakwood cemetery.
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Francis Rederus
North Main Street
Sipko Rederus
Dubuque
5. M. Cole
Marie Brees
Pella
L. Woods
Ottumwa
J. Wesselink
B. F. Brinkman
Oakwood Cemetery
Notice on Doctor Holmand's Office Absence
Dr. P. A. Holmand will not be in his office from Tuesday November 18 to December 8 while he undergoes special instruction in Prophylactic Treatment of Pyorrhea and The Elimination of the Fool of Infection in the Mouth.
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P. A. Holmand
Brinkhoffs in California enjoy winter by the sea
C W Brinkhoff reports his mother wife and himself wintering in California. They found lodging at Cray Taylor Apartments Ocean Park near Los Angeles fronting the ocean. He notes grand weather and plans to fish off the pier this winter, commenting on possible coal strike impacts and memories of cantonments last year.
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the Chronicle
C. W. Brinkhoff
California
Los Angeles
Ocean Park
Cray-Taylor
C. W
Uncle Sam
Coal Shortage Strains Pella Community and Power
Coal shortages disrupt daily life in Pella as rail imports from regional mines replace local supply. Factories and the city plant conserve fuel, schools stay open, and two cars of coal were seized then released by rail authorities. Heavy rains worsen transport, with local prices rising to 35 cents per bushel, triple prewar levels.
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Pella
City Light
Central College
P. H. van Gorp
Des Moines
Pella Markets And Grain Prices Reported By Van Phones
Market and commodity rates listed by Van in Pella include butchery stock at 6.00 to 13.50 per cwt and grain ranges from 8.00 to 12.00 per cwt 1.00 to 1.10 per bit and 1.75 to 2.05 per bit with corrections noted by Pella Produce Co. Phone 60 64 8.50 to 12.50 per cwt.
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Van
Pella Produce Co
Farmers Held On Arson Charge In Holland Region
Six northwest Mahaska County men face arson and conspiracy charges after a series of fires in Holland area including the New Sharon church attack and a Sully parochial school fire. Eflin held in Des Moines jail with $60,000 bond. others released on lesser bonds. Confessions linked to Luther Howell and a county scheme to oust Hollanders. Connections to Peoria church fire explored. Mahaska County officials await fuller local reporting.
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New Sharon
Sully
Country
Mahaska County
Hayner
Holland
John Gerald
Roy Steen
Luther Howell
Thom Davis
Roy Eflin
Oskaloosa Herald
Eflin
Farmera
O’brien
Thomas Davis
Christian Reformed
Peoria
Council of Defense
Appreciation note for Armistice Day celebration
Gold Star Post No. 89 American Legion thanks the Chamber of Commerce Ladies Auxiliary College public schools college band and citizens for their role in Armistice Day events. The post pledges continued service in the community, proving the welcome given to returning servicemen is well placed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Post Activities Committee
American Legion Post
American Legion
Ladi
Gold Star Post
Mackinaws at 10 Percent Discount This Week
Wagner's Quality Store advertises a 10 percent reduction on Mackinaws during the week, highlighting a seasonal sale and in store pricing.
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Wagner's
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Conference OF
Older Boys
Library Report
Sitka Se
No. of Holland Books
Cornelia Rhynaburger
Ryke
Chronicle
the Brinkhoffs
Pella Markets
Des Moines Register
Oakalosa Herald
Herald
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