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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1927

Page

2

Fortnightly Literary club hosts varied program in Pella

Mrs. H C Wormhoudt entertained the Fortnightly Literary club at 504 Columbus St. The program featured Miss Artis Klein in piano логues, Aunt Mrs. John Klein on accompaniment, Leonard Van Olden with vocal solos, Grace Van Ryswyk at piano, Prof. Strachan with two piano solos, and Paul Klein reading. Six visitors attended. The Eastern Star held its monthly meeting at the Masonic hall with a formal initiation for two men. Other local meetings included Baptist missionary society at 1004 Broadway and a bridge dinner at South Main street hosted by Mrs. T H Klein. A K K Club, Service Council, and several hostesses gathered for needlework, dining, and social time, with donations toward the Town Children's Home and a federation report from Ames.

H. C. Wormhoudt Columbus Street Artis Klein Old Holland John Klein Leonard ‘van Olden Grace van Ryswyk Professor Strachan T. H. Liggett Strachan Paul Klein Johnson Knoxville The Eastern Star Masonic Hall A. T. Vander Beek Firth Payne T. H. Klein South Main Street Donald Bonnie Klein Mesdames J. G. Klein G. T. Vogelaar H. L. Reneud A. Klein A. D. Ver Steeg G. S. Baron Henry Rhynsburger Betty Rhynsburger America H. J. Rhynsburger Des Moines H. Rhynsburger Iowa Federation Women’s Clubs Ames San Antonio Washington, D. C Iowa C. Aschenbrenner

Tailored Suits and Overcoats Offer Easy Fit

A local shop advertises tailored to your order suits and overcoats with plain prices. Suits are listed at 21.75 and overcoats at 25.75, emphasizing a perfect fit for every customer.

Meeting Adjourned as Evening Proves Productive

A local gathering concluded with attendees feeling the event was well spent. The session emphasized constructive discussion and community engagement, leaving participants satisfied with the outcomes and next steps.

New Insurance Plan for Rock Island Men

Chicago November 13. President J E Gorman of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company announced the enlargement of its Group Insurance plan. More than 30 000 Rock Island employes are now insured for 60 million dollars, up from 25 million at inception in May 1926. This update places the Rock Island Lines among railroads with total employee insurance over fifty million dollars.

Chicago, Ilinois J. E. Gorman Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company Rock Island Ment Gorman Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Rock Island Lines Expands Employee Insurance Program

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company has paid over 485000 in claims since May. All Rock Island Lines employees with six months' service gain 2000 life insurance and 2000 accidental death coverage plus 15 weekly sick benefits, funded jointly by the railroad and the employer. The plan includes a visiting nursing service in 55 cities along the line and operates across Illinois Minnesota Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma Kansas Colorado Texas Tennessee New Mexico South Dakota Nebraska.

Rock Island Gorman States Rock Island Lines Illinois Minnesota Town Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma Kansas Colorado Texas Tennessee New Mexico South Dakota Nebraska

Collision near Home for the Aged involves hog truck

Fred Kool and Chris Nelson collided Monday afternoon when Nelson appeared from the side as Kool drove a hog laden truck. Nelson’s car was badly damaged and one truck tire wrecked, but neither driver nor the hogs were injured.

Fred Kool Chris Nelson Fred Nelson

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Pella Missionary Meeting Baptist Missionary Society R. Lautenbach Broadway H. H. Sadler C. F. Dykstra Yras Sewing Club John Weyers Service Council Gerald Rysdam Rysdam Gerald P. H. Kuyper Main Street Oskaloosa George van Gorkum Sixth Avenue East Jean Herald Mission Band Mission Band of the First Reformed Church Mary Pipper China John Wesselink Lucille den Adel Martha Janz den Adel Lucille Womens Federated Club Fyr-Fyter Gerard M Gosselink Pella, IA M. Vander Linden Puritan Drug Company Chrysanthemums de Jong Floral & Seed Co Jhanksgiving Ulrich Ulrich’s Meat Market Vander Linden & Schilder Paneseneeseimenene Parker House Sybenga’s Bakery Dora Sybenga
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