Ladies' Night at Commerce Club Recalls Postwar Events
The chamber of commerce met Thursday with business of supporting the Woman's Federated Club playground initiatives debated and no funding approved. A luncheon committee was named, Anticipated Legion Armistice Day plans were not set, due to weather history. Edith Sedrel sang two solos, Hugo Kuyper tune performed, Fox read aloud. Dr Mrs Ellsworth Richardson spoke on agriculture, praise for Farm Bureau work, despite late hour. refreshments by American Legion Auxiliary followed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Woman’s Federated Club
Pella Legionaires
Legion
Business House
Edith Sedrel
Hugo W. Kuyper
Fox
Ellsworth Richardson
Central College
Richardson
Iowa
Farm Bureau
American Legion Auxiliary
Annual Fair by Women’s League at Crow Building
The Women’s League for Service of the First Reformed church will stage its annual fair at the Crow building on Saturday November 15. Vendors offer fancy work and baked goods, with lunch served all day. Proceeds go to missions.
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Women’s League For Service of the First Reformed Church
Crow Building
Physician Praises Federal Life Co in Iowa Letter
Dr G E Jorgenson of Clermont Iowa writes that Federal Life Insurance Company has fulfilled all policy terms during a long illness. He notes total payments of 6964.18 since October 1921 and ongoing at 50 dollars weekly. Letter dated October 6 1924 praises coverage and suggests all workers need Accident and Health insurance. Also mentions N A De Reus visiting Otley home of A O Van Houweling.
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E. Hollebrands
Federal Life Insurance Company
Pella
Iowa
G. E. Jorgenson
Clermont
N. A. de Reus
Otley
A. O. van Houweling
Armistice Day Observed Quietly in Pella High School
Armistice Day in Pella was subdued by seasonable weather. A small patriotic gathering occurred at the high school Tuesday afternoon with talks by H. E. De Reus and C. R. Guthrie. Harry E. Goodrich of Des Moines spoke the night before and attended the meeting. The planned pupil parade led by the Legion drum corps was canceled due to a sudden temperature drop and high wind.
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Pella
American Legion
H. E. de Reus
C. R. Guthrie
Des Moines
Harry
Guthrie
France
Harry E. Goodrich
Flush
Legion
Chronicle offers cheaper daily newspaper subscriptions
The Chronicle advertises that it can save subscribers money on daily papers through a clubbing rate, passing the benefit directly to customers. Rates vary by paper, with potential savings from 40 cents to $1.00, and some dailies offering free access until January 1, 1926 for new subscribers.
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Chronicle
The
Miss Megowan's Cooking School Opens in College Chapel
A three day event for women starts November 18 19 and 20 in the College Chapel offering instruction in economical cooking kitchen management and home care. Lectures and demonstrations run 2 30 pm each afternoon with a fifty cent fee. Past sessions in St Joseph and Cedar Rapids drew 800 to 1000 participants.
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College Chapel
Miss Megowan
St. Joseph
Missouri
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Pella
Witches Den Recital Delights Central College Audience
Pupils of Prof Sadler and Prof Smelser presented a staged recital in Chapel Hall styled as a Witch’s Den. Students from piano and violin classes performed themed pieces from memory, with local college girls joining in a grand Opera selection and a lively waltz finale.
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Florence Vander Ploeg
Ber- Elva Mae van Houweling
Robert Klein
Norman Langerak
Webster
Ivan Sadler
Spain
Hespers Kuyper
Holland
Harold Vander Meulen
India
Elea van Buren
Switzerland
George Richardson
Kenneth Dykstra
Ruth Pietenpol
Earl van Rees
Dame Witch
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Central College
Conservatory
American Legion Social Held Tuesday Evening
Members of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary gathered at the Memorial building Tuesday evening for a social with games music dancing and refreshments. Some fellows were tired from forenoon wood chopping but stayed to enjoy themselves past midnight.
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American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Exchange by Ladies Aid at Holland Meat Market
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church will hold an Exchange at the Holland Meat Market on Saturday November 16.
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The
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Holland
Pederson Talks in County on Farm Bureau Gains
Black Hawk County farmer Mr. Pederson spoke to county audiences about Farm Bureau growth from nothing to a one and a half million member national movement. He highlighted freight rate reductions, state appropriations wins, and planned winter bills on taxation, roads funding, bank depositor protection, and non taxable securities, opposing child labor limits, with strong audience applause.
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Peder Pedersen
Blackhawk
Pedersen
Farm Bureau
Pederson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
McNary-Haugen
Mr. Pederson
Denmark
Blackhawk County
Iowa
Sudden Temperature Plunge On Armistice Day
Temperature fell dramatically Tuesday forenoon after a mild night with readings above 60 degrees. A northwest wind followed a warm start, dropping 10 to 12 degrees within minutes and leading to 21 degrees by Wednesday morning. Parades were canceled and indoor events proceeded.
New Officers Named for Iowa State Teachers Association
The 70th annual Iowa State Teachers Association convention ended with a record attendance of 7500 plus and elected officers for the coming year. E. C. Lynn of Lee County was named president. C. W. Kline, East Waterloo, became executive committee member for three years. N. E. Flower of Dubuque City heads the N. E. Division, Miss Mary A. Lord of Sioux City leads N. W. Division, L. R. Bryan of Davenport heads S. E. Division, and Pic-Dickeriony Innapentinerndent of N. C. Division is listed with others. The executive committee includes C. W. Kline, W. H. Simons, Eugene Henely, and chair J. P. Street.
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Iowa State Teachers Association
E. C. Lynn
Dubuque City
N. W
Mary A. Lord
Sioux City
S. E
L. R. Bryan
Davenport
C. Dixon
J. P. Street
N. C
Poweshiek
C. W. Kline
Waterloo
W. H. Simons
Sidney
Eugene Henely
Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting In Pella Chapter
The Pella Red Cross chapter held its annual meeting at the Memorial building with good attendance aided by a chamber of commerce gathering. Tunis Kempkes chaired as officers were retained. J G Sybenga reported about 900 dollars in receipts and 650 spent, leaving 250 dollars for emergencies. The treasurer’s books are open for member inspection. The group plans district chairmen to assist in ongoing relief work.
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Pella
National Red Cross Society
Ciety
Red Cross
Tunis Kempkes
J. G. Sybenga
Bonnet-Brown praised for Chronicle ad layout praise
The Bonnet-Brown Corporation trade bulletin lauds two Chronicle double-page ads. It highlights National Closed Car Week spreads with Pella dealers and vehicle photos and calls the Sept 4 County Fair spread a typographical gem. The Chronicle hopes advertisers notice its growing subscription base and value the paper for publicity.
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Trade Bulletin
Bonnet-Brown Corporation of
Chicago
Chronicle
Pella
The
Legion Boys Gather Wood for Club Room
A group of American Legion members spent Armistice Day at Harry Awtry's north of town collecting wood for the Memorial building club room. They cleared waste wood, carried axes and saws, and carried guns for protection against wildlife while ensuring a ready supply for the fireplace through the season.
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American Legion
Harry Awtry
Memorial
Harry
Skunk River
Jacob Van Baalen Stricken with Mouth Cancer in Savannah
A. G. De Bruyn was summoned to Savannah Missouri to aid Jacob Van Baalen who suffered severe mouth cancer. Teeth were pulled during treatment and bleeding weakened him, prompting concern from caregivers. Relatives joined and reported his condition improved as the cancer relief and strength returned. Mrs. Van Baalen stayed with him for a period.
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A. G. de Bruyn
Savannah
Jacob van Baalen
van Baalen
Ifmount
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Federal Life CO
the Chronicle
Miss Megowan's Cooking School
Ladies Auxiliary
Miss
Megowan
Africa
Anek
Bonnet-Brown
Laud Chronicle
Legion Boys
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