Roads Near Here Receive $20000 in Improvements
Marion county board of supervisors announced detailed costs for graveling local roads during summer and fall. Total miles and expenses listed show 26.25 miles improved across townships in Marion and Mahaska counties with $20,104.94 grand total. Township funds contributed $2300. residents donated the rest, including a $500 gift from a single donor.
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Pete Tynseling
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Cost Valley School
Pella
River
Marion County
Mahaska ‘County
Mahaska County
Black Oak
Richland
Card of Thanks from the Van Zee family
The Van Zee family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and the Pella fire department for assisting Sunday morning to save their home and its contents from fire damage.
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Pella
Tea at Baptist Church Inspires Thanksgiving Program
Members of the Baptist Young People's union at the local church hosted a Thanks giving meeting with tea and cookies to provide a concrete focus for gratitude. Guests enjoyed refreshments, a thoughtful discussion, and a beautiful quartet performance by Korver, De Haan, Merkel, and Gladstone, greatly pleasing all attendees.
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Baptist Young People's Union
Miss Korver
Ray de Haan
Mr. Merkel
Miss Gladstone
Appraisers Chosen for White Breast Drainage District 6
County Auditor Hall selects Barney Van Rockel O E Dyer and J L Parson as disinterested appraisers to assess damages and benefits for the White Breast Drainage district number 6. The 25 mile ditch runs through Dallas Franklin Knoxville and Polk townships and empties into the Des Moines river in Polk township. Appraisers inspected the route this week and will finish in the next few days.
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White Breast
Barney van Rockel
Pella
O. E. Dyer
Pleasantville
J. L. Parson
Knoxville
Dallas
Franklin
Polk
Des Moines
Polk Township
Prpraingys
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of husband Arie Kamerick
Mrs Arie Kamerick expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness shown during her husband Arie Kamerick's illness and death. The message notes appreciation beyond words and mentions a grocer’s remark about a permanent position.
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Arie Kamerick
Alliance Of Pella To Have Public Meeting
The Alliance of the Christian Schools of Pella and vicinity aims to hold a public meeting at the First Christian Reformed church on December 6 at 1 pm Speakers will be Rev. M. J. Vander Werp of Peoria and Rev. D. Hollebeek of this city The program includes singing by pupils from Pella Peoria and Sully schools and a quartette from the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance of the Christian Schools of
Pella
First Christian Reformed Church
M. J. Vander Werp
Peoria
D. Hollebeek
Sully
Eorin
Firefighters Save Farm House From Destruction
City fire department rushed to a fire at the K. R. Van Zee farm house half a mile west of town at 8 30. Despite initial reluctance to respond outside city limits the crew fought the blaze with a hose and electric pump, saving the structure though the cupola and roof were lost. Fire Chief Bert Van Vark urged keeping rural calls separate and noted a legislative move to unify farmer funded equipment.
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K. R. van Zee
Bert van Vark
Mr. van Zee
Brand Homestead
van Vark
Week of Prayer Speakers Planned for College
The religious life committee at the college has secured Rev Dr S C Nettinga of Western Theological Seminary Holland Michigan as speaker for the week of prayer December 2 to 6. The plan features nightly services in different churches with devotions and addresses by Nettinga and local pastors, plus special music and college offerings each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Nettinga
Western Theological Seminary
Holland, Mich
Doctor Nettinga
Central
Kingdom
C. Nettinga
Holland
Michigan College Chapel
Baptist Church
J. Wesselink
H. Jacobs
G. Menning
E Hollebeck
First Reformed Choir
Edith Sedrel-LeCocq
Second Reformed Church
Herbert van Wyk
Danhof
Robert Gosselink
8. C. Nottinga
Second Reformed Choir
Central College Drive Toward A Rising Goal
Dr Brown predicts the college drive will pass its goal with a safe margin as pledges grow. The ladies division seeks more time to rally supporters in communities while J Carnahan plans to tour churches in Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Michigan to secure gifts. Brown expects substantial east coast prospects and tenfold future returns from national gifts, praising Central College as a premier institution with strong character building and superior faculty.
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Dr. Brown
J. Carnahan
College of the Ozarks
Illnois
Iown
Wisconsin
Michigan
Brown
Central ‘College
All
America
Central College
Iowa Farmers to Attend National Farm Bureau Meet in Chicago
About 200 Iowa farmers plan to attend the American Farm Bureau Federation national convention in Chicago from December 9 for three days. Delegates include R. M. Gunn Buckingham A B Myhr Thompson Walter Brown Washington and Chas E Hearst Cedar Falls. Taxation issues will feature, with Frank C Lowden as lead speaker at tax sessions. Tickets available Nov 29 30 and Dec 8 9 with return by Dec 17. County farm bureaus can issue attendance certificates. Many Iowans will take part in convention events.
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Moines
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Iowa
State Farm Bureau
R. M. Gunn
Buckingham
A. B. Myhr
Thompson
Walter Brown
Washington
Chas. E. Hearst
Cedar Falls
Frank C. Lowden
Slander Denied by Dr Danhof and De Cook Couple
A public note from Mr and Mrs John De Cook denies rumors that Dr Danhof harassed them during house calls and that De Cook chased him from the yard. The couple states they spoke in brotherly terms and rejects the slanderous tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Danhof
John de Cook
Reformed Church
Officers nabbed suspect on Des Moines bus
Monroe police arrested Dick De Joode of Monroe after Officer C W Dennis trailed trains and buses. A tip from a Des Moines-bound bus passenger led Monroe to detain De Joode who was wanted for copper wire theft and selling electrical equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dennis
Dick de Joode
Monroe
Dennis
Des Moines
A Wasenger
Tip Y Telephone
de Joode
Des ‘Oines
Hearst to Speak at Farm Banquet in Pella
Chas. E. Hearst president of the Iowa Farm Bureau will address a Pella audience December 3. He has led Iowa and national farm groups, owns a 400 acre Cedar Falls area farm, and recently met Washington officials to discuss agriculture policy and tariff issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Hearst
Towa Farm Bureau
Pella
Hearst
Iowaederation
Scoming
Th Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Federation
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Washington, D. C
Federal Farm Board
Baumgartner Receives Transfer To Waukon Penney Store
C W Baumgartner, assistant manager at the J C Penney store, is transferred to a similar post in the Waukon store. He and wife have lived in the city since 1928 and are moving to a larger, more lucrative position. Baumgartner left Monday. Mrs. Baumgartner will visit relatives before moving.
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C. W Baumgartner
J. C. Penney
Penney
Waukon
Pella
Typing speed correction for Helen Vander Linden
A correction to last week’s Chronicle School Notes states Helen Vander Linden’s typing speed was 39 words per minute, not 29 as previously reported.
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Chronicle
Helen Vander Linden
Governor Hammill Proclaims Iowa Thanksgiving Day 1929
Iowa Governor John Hammill proclaims November 28, 1929 as a day of Thanksgiving Prayer and Praise in conformity with the President. The document notes gratitude for health home life family and civic duties while affirming fidelity and righteousness as foundations of freedom. Des Moines seals confirm the proclamation by Governor Hammill and Secretary E. M. Smith.
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Graude
John Hammill
Iowa
United States
Des Moines
A. D
E. M. Smith
Santa Claus Returns to Black's Store This Year
The familiar Santa will greet children at Black's on December 21 24 and 28. The jolly visitor will meet every kid and share a message with each one.
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Santa Claus
Black’s
Santa
Highway Contracts Awarded for Iowa Route Paving
Ames, Nov. 21. The Iowa state highway commission awarded the remaining 8,252 miles of primary highway No. 2 east of Oskaloosa to the Des Moines Asphalt Paving company for 192,472.09 dollars at 1.97 dollars per square yard. The same firm previously paved sections of No. 69 and No. 2 west of Oskaloosa. Total contracts for paving graveling grading and bridging on town primary roads amount to 1,787,117.88 dollars with paving awards at 1,095,443.62 dollars.
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Ames
Oskaloosa
Keokuk
Des Moines Asphalt Paving Company
Des Moines
Iowa State Highway Commission
Loyal Workers' girls society program at church
The Loyal Workers' girls society of the Second Christian Reformed church will present a program on Thanksgiving evening at 7 30. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Loyal Workers’ Girls Society of
The
Second Christian Reformed Church
Soap Box Cartoon Exchange About Soaps
A witty dialogue pares soap brands as banter between a man and woman. The exchange mentions Palmolive Lux Ivory and Ivory brand cues, playing on consumer dish soap prestige and humor.
Farmers Benefit From Chamber Taxi Service Schedule
Several farmers used the chamber of commerce courtesy for taxi accommodations from the Howell bridge to Pella and return. The Star Auto Company supplied the vehicle, with service on Wednesdays and Saturdays until the bridge opens to vehicle traffic. The schedule was published in last week's Chronicle.
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Chamber of Commerce
Howell Bridge
Pella
Star Auto Company
Arie Kamerick Called By Death
Arie Kamerick a life long resident of the Pella area died Friday at 3:00 AM at his sister’s home in Oskaloosa after a long illness. He was 59 years, 7 months and 18 days old. Funeral services were held Monday at his sister’s home and at the First Christian Reformed church. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery. He endured a cancerous condition and injuries from two accidents, one last winter and another last spring. Born on a farm west of Pella, he was a painter by trade and longtime member of the local band. He married Gertrude Ver Steeg on June 23, 1904. one child died in infancy. Survived by his widow, two sisters Mrs. Ed Reaser of Oskaloosa and Mrs. G. De Wit of Pella, and three brothers Govert of Pella, John of Knoxville, and Martin of Davenport.
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Arlo Kamerick
Ed Reaser
Oskaloosa
G. de Wit
First Christian Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. Kamerick
Pella
Gertrude Ver Steeg
City
Govert
John
Knoxville
Martin
Davenport
Boy Scouts Hike to County for Second Class Tests
Scouts took a Monday hike west of town on Knoxville road to tackle second class tests in pace fire building and cooking. Alvin Evers led while the scoutmaster was occupied, with many named boys attempting and passing pace and cooking tests. The group plans Morse Code signaling next and a Thanksgiving vacation hike for breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Evers
Knoxville
van Houweling
Earl Grandin
Earnest Berends
Rudolph Ulrich
Bob Goldhart
Don Heerema
Don Renaud Sylvanus Dykstra
Don Dykstra
William Wagner
Pete Gangs
Gerar Lubbers
Earl Grandia
Ernest Berends
Bob Goedhart
Don Herema
Don Renaud
Slyvanus Dykstra
Don
P Van Steenwyk Found Dead At Home Tuesday
Peter James Van Steenwyk aged 74 3 28 of Howell station was found dead in bed Tuesday morning about 7 o clock The death shocked the community He left a widow and three children Carrie and Henry at home and Mrs Lane Rus of Pella Funeral services set for Friday at the home and Third Reformed church with burial in Grace land cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter James van Steenwyk
Howell Station
Mr. van Steenwyk
Mrs. van Steenwyk
Graceland Cemetery
Farmers Banquet Tickets Urgently Requested Tomorrow
The Farm Bureau banquet committee asks reservations by Monday for the event at the college dormitory next Tuesday. An immense audience is expected with Charl Hearst, president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, as main speaker. Admission is 60 cents.
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Farm Bureau
College
Charl Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Pete Bruinekool injury after peculiar mishap in Des Moines
The Knoxville Express reports Pete Bruinekool formerly of the city suffered a spinal injury in a country accident after an altercation with Harry Crouch. He lost consciousness then was moved to Des Moines for surgery. Wednesday he showed improvement and is expected to return home in about a week.
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Knoxville Express
Pete Bruinekool
Bruinekool
The
Express
Des Moines
Pete
Harry Crouch
Crouch
Bruinekaol
Per
Pate
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Alliance of Pella
L. M. Henry
G. Hankamp
B. Wealdey
S.C. Nettinga
First Christian Reformed Hoir
Kempkes
Third Reformed Church
G. Mennenga
Goad
L. Timmermann
8. C. Netting
College Drive
D. M
Charles E. Hearst
Mahaska
the Soap Box
Lux
BOY
P. van Steenwyk
Marion Co
the Chronicle
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