Van Rheenen's Bootery Leader in Pella Merchants
Mr. F. W. Van Rheenen, a young Pella merchant, champions community progress and helps fund the Chronicle Opportunity Editions. His bootery, three years old, links to the Sels line of shoes and Phoenix hosiery, chosen for reliability and wide recognition. He avoids untested brands, offers annual anniversary sales drawing customers from miles around, and invests heavily in print promotions.
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F. W. van Rheenen
Ute
van Rheenen
Pella
Chronicle
In Beatae
County teachers institute closes with varied lectures
Knox county teachers from across the region completed a successful two day institute. C N Biglow Adel spoke on The Basic Factor of American Prosperity and Citizenship and Conservation, while Royal Holbrook Ames presented on coal and industrial history. Dr B H Sylvester Des Moines discussed The Backward Child Problem. The event featured music, a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, and speeches by local officials.
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On County
C. N. Biglow
Adel
Marion County
Biglow
RB. Sylvester
Drake University
Des Moines
Iowa
Sylvester
Royal Holbrook
Ames
Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
A. F. Keeton
F. A. McMaster
Fannie Clark
Model Clothing Store Offers Readership Prize
The Model Clothing Store runs an unusual ad promising free merchandise for readers who spot a mispelled word in the ad. Despite spelling errors, the offer remains clear as the ad notes the prize and how to claim it.
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Ick
Bussey Record Names New Editor in Progressive Move
The Bussey Record announces a change in editorial leadership with N. M. Daibey to assume as editor starting next issue. The move, described as progressive, aims to bring vigor to local reporting for the city and surrounding shops.
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Bussey Record
N. M. Daibey
Dal
Bussey
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Pella Chamber of Commerce Meets Monday Evening
The Pella Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday evening October 10 at the Legion Hall. Des Moines chamber secretary Joel Tuttle will speak on Halloween celebration plans and a financial report for the year will be read. The $4,000 budget has nearly been raised and attendees may raise business interests.
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Pella Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Joel Tuttle
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Gradus DE Kock
Pella High Schools Triumph in Muddy Kell Game
The Pel la high school boys defeated Kell school 32 to 0 on Den College field after a driving rain Saturday afternoon. A light crowd attended with only three paid admissions due to the bad weather.
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Pella High School
Kell School
den College
Pella
Court House Statistics From The Records
Marriage licenses issued by the district court clerk since the last report include Vincent Barry 55 and Margaret M Young 34. The item compiles court house statistics reflecting recent license activity and lists two named individuals with ages.
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Vincent Barry
Margaret M. Young
Births Recorded This Week in Indiana and Red Rock Areas
The past week Indiana township welcomes Eugene Jones born September 23 to Mr and Mrs Benjamin Jones. Red Rock greets Clem Wilburst Deitrich born September 17 to Mr and Mrs J Ray Dietrich. Lake Prairie township receives John Carl Hessing born September 29 to Mr and Mrs Andrew Hessing.
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Donald
Eugene Jones
Benjamin Jones
Indiana Township
Clem Wilburst Deitrich
J. Ray Dietrich
Red Rock
John Carl Hessing
Andrew Hessing
Lake Prairie Township
Vets to Hold Dinner at Knoxville Today
Knoxville hosts a Civil War era veterans reunion dinner with local organizers and participants from Knoxville Des Moines and Pella. Key figures include Judge George W. Crosier Luther Fast A. B. Brobst John Lindsey and David Newman among others. The event aims to revive the annual gathering after a near postponement.
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Knoxville
McCoy
Putnam
Dennis Terry
George W. Crosier
Luther Fast
A. B. Brobst
John Lindsey
Alex _ McConaughsz
David Newman
Jacones
John Morris
Jas
Brown
Swan
A. Millen
Melcher
William Vernon
John Bush
Des Moines
A. van Marel Pella
W. i H.barker
Harvey
Telephone Case In High Court Over Pella Franchise
Des Moines Sept 29 A pac for an appeal from the decision in a case involving the franchise election of a telephone company in Pella. Judge J H Applegate dismissed the suit. Walter H Fowler owner vs Groendenyk appellant and Pella residents appellees. issues the franchise vote held Sept 24 1925 and whether property owners could challenge the franchise. Court to rule if town code limits rights to real property only. The case paused awaiting further action.
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Des Moines
J. H. Applegate
M County
t@ paces
Pella
State Supreme Court
E. Groendenyk
Walter H. Fowler
Telephone Company
Imn
Groendenyke
Applega
Senate
Ott
Birthday party for John Braafhart
A birthday gathering for John Braafhart was held on Tuesday with close friends and family in attendance. His wife helped organize the event as others joined in the celebration and evening plans continued with speeches and well wishes.
Boyden Visitors Make Rare Stop in Pella
A large party from Boyden visited Pella, including M. Donal and M. Donal of Bakes et ee, with H. Roomy and other locals. The trip marked his first appearance here in nearly a year, as attendees weighed whether he could endure the travel.
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Boyden
Pella
M. Donal
Bakes Et
Ee Orien
H. Roomy
United Self-Serve Store in Pella Elevates Local Grocery
The United Self-Serve Store of Pella owned by Gradus De Kock operates with low overhead and a cash payment plan. The self-serve model lets customers select items, pay at the counter, and even receive home delivery to cut costs. The chain, part of a dozen Iowa groceries, aims to bring modern city grocery advantages to the community. De Kock bought out his partner, expanding his ownership.
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Gradus de Kock
United
Pella
de Kock
Iowa
Heerema
Fella
J'« Rock
Monroe
de Kuva
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