Celebrate Completion Of Paying On No 63 Five Thousand At Celebration
A two day Fall Festival in Pella drew a metro area crowd with ideal weather, horns from automobiles, balloons and airplanes, and bustling concession stands. Streets featured corn and pumpkins, vendors sold food and drinks, and the event drew praise for orderly behavior despite high foot traffic. Mayor De Haan ordered three concession stands to close for exceeding price extortion limits, ending Friday night disruptions.
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Pella
de Haan
Central Downs Parsons Wildcats in 25 to 6 victory at Fairfield
Central restrained Parsons with strong line play and precise passing. Ver Dught and Wilkins spearheaded the offense as Central dominated, while Parsons threats faded after early drives. Substitutions allowed Central to finish strong, with Wilkins punting well and the defense stifling Parsons' late advances. Officials were Carl Heidt, Ed Elliott, C. Macy, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons Wildcats
Fairfield
Devinemen
Welkins
Central Eleven
Parsons
Ver Dught
Winter
Sever
Full
Hostetler
Wilkins
Severs
Ext
Central
Rowland . le
Neifert Hanson
Giles ‘Wagner
Ilderson Goeldner
Beckering Wallace
Thorp Hanson
Meredith Wineinger
Tysseling Githens
Warren Lever
Wilkins McClellan
Verought
Swearingen
Wineinger
Erts
Lower
McClelland
Hill
Parry
Rowland
Begthol
Githens
Rolke
Hanson
Hamilton
Wagner
Wasson
Wilderson
Smith
Beckering
Lammers
Giles
Gleason
Meredith
Searles
Garry
Tharp
Randall
D. Neifert
Sikking
Bachman
Warren
Brain
H. Neifert
Sprague
Tusseling
OO Central
Carl Heidt
Grinnell
Ed Elliott
Gornell
C. 0. Macy
Churches Unite In Sunday Service
The First and Third Reformed churches unite for Sunday afternoon and evening services with Rev. Corneli R. Wierenga of Arcot in India as speaker. On furlough, he spoke at the Reformed church Mission Fest and was elected to chair theology at Arcot Theological Seminary, succeeding Dr. Schudder. he will deliver the Holland language address in the afternoon.
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Corneli R. Wierenga
Arcation
India
Wierenga
Reformed Church Mission
Argot Mission
Arcot Theological Seminary
Dr. Schudder
Mammoth Parade Features City in Iowa
A massive Friday parade in Pella showcased schools, colleges, business houses, and civic groups led by Mayor De Haan. Bands marched, banners proclaimed Pella as the Cleanest City in Iowa, with floats from Woodrow Washer, groceries, shoes, farm machinery, autos, and more as spectators enjoyed the spectacle.
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Pella
Midwest Aviation Corporation
Kool’s
Iowa
de Haan
Lincoln
Webster
College
Woodrow Washer Machine Company
Sigourney Runs Roughshod Over Pella In 20 0 Victory
Sigourney's heavier team dominated Pella with a 20 to 0 win last Friday. A first quarter fumble set the tone as Sigourney scored twice, then added another in the second, taking a 19 to 0 halftime lead. In the final period the visitors added a final score, with Pfoff scoring thirteen and Davidson leading the Sigourney attack.
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Sigourney
Pella High
Pella
Pfoff
Davidson
District Court Opens in Marion County with Judge Cooper
Knoxville Iowa October 6 The Marion County District court opened Tuesday morning with Judge W S Cooper presiding The grand jury met that afternoon and it was expected their report would be ready by week’s end
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Knoxville
Iowa
Marion County District Court
W. S. Cooper
Generous act at fall festival aids Red Cross
Ralph Bishop hauled a large load of coal during the fall festival, sold it locally, and donated the proceeds of 14.25 dollars to the Red Cross chapter. The community applauds his generosity and hopes others follow his example to support charity efforts.
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Ralph Bishop
Red Cross Society
Bishop
Rural Homes to Have Electric Light Service
East of Pella the city council votes to build a line toward the Paul Ver Meer farm with a carload of poles and 2000 pounds of wire ordered. Eleven customers are ready to hook on once extended past the Marion county line, with west Otley farmers also seeking service. Representatives of Westinghouse report current plant inefficiency and forecast 1935 generation needs approach 1,900,000 kWh, urging price checks on steam and oil engines.
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Pella
Paul Ver Meer
Marion County
van der Ploeg
de Haan
Otley
Westinghouse Electric Company of
Chicago
Council
Fall Festival Features A Variety Of Live Acts
A Tama Iowa fall festival offered activities including Pie Eating Egg Pitching and Wheelbarrow contests. The Friday program began at 1 pm with band music and free movies at the Strand theatre courtesy of local merchants. At 1:30 pm a Masquaki Tama Indian troupe performed song and dance with four men two women and a child, sharing tales of the tribe’s Iowa to Kansas to Tama County migration and noting only 400 members remain farming 3000 acres. The speaker described 72 dialects and tribal communication methods. Continued on page four.
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Strand Theatre
Iowa
Kansas
Tama
Pella Band Visits New Sharon for Festival Promotion
The Pella band and boosters toured surrounding towns to advertise Pella’s big Fall Festival Friday and Saturday. In New Sharon last Saturday evening the band delivered a creditable short program on the streets, greatly appreciated by spectators during their brief stop.
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New Sharon
Pella
Welfare Worker To Be Here October Visit Notice
Welfare worker Anna Kissinger announces she will visit Pella each Thursday, staying in the Legion Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. She invites residents to call for appointments in the afternoons.
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Pella
Legion Hall
Prize Winners in Essay Contest in Pella
Mary Good wins first prize of 10 dollars and Mabel Van Brogen takes second prize of 5 dollars in a Chamber of Commerce essay contest on why a new federal building should be erected in Pella. Essays cite inadequate parcel post facilities, rising postal receipts, Central college impact, local industry growth, and efficient government building needs.
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Mary Goad
Mabel van Brogen
Chamber of Commerce
Pella
Mary Good
Central College
Des Moines
Chicago
United Stes
Births Reported In Chronicle Area Families
The Chronicle notes new arrivals including a son to Mr and Mrs Connie De Goey born Sunday morning a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ted Weyers born Monday a son to Mr and Mrs Martin Pethoven born Friday and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jess Vriezelaar born Sunday night.
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Issu
Connie de Goey
Ted Weyers
Martin Pethoven
Jess Vriezelaar
Herbert Van Wyk Leads In Tuition Campaign
Gratifying progress reported in the college tuition drive started by the Chronicle. Students, including Herbert Van Wyk and others, near completion with checks in hand, urging non subscribers to join and support Central college as the team numbers and effort vary by territory.
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The
Chronicle
Herbert van Wyk
Geraldine Vande Noord
Nellie Breuklander
Central College
Former Pellattes Visit At Newton
Captain and Mrs. T. C. Dalzell, former Newton residents now in La Crosse Wisconsin, spent a short visit with Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Joy. They are on a Town and Illinois tour and will travel to Clarinda Muscatine and Monmouth before returning to La Crosse to continue auditing work. Dalzell notes improving business conditions in La Crosse with factories reopening after closures.
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Jasper County
T. C. Dalzell
Newton
la Crosse
Wis
H. J. Joy
Dalzell
Town
Ilinois
Clarinda
Muscatine
Monmouth
Ill
Capt. Dalzell
One Minute Manufacturing
la Grosse
Paving on 63 Complete Des Moines Jasper Route
Des Moines area road project finished with 16 miles of concrete paving on Highway 63 through Jasper County linking to Marion and Mahaska Counties. Re-routing eliminates two railroad crossings, shortens Prairie City to Monroe travel, and awaits curing before opening to heavy traffic next week.
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Jasper County
Des Moines
Marion County
Mahaska County
Prairie City
Monroe
Rock Island
Farmers Co operative exchange ships two carloads lambs
The Farmers Co operative Exchange shipped two carloads of lambs bound for market during the recent shipment period. Officials report steady demand and standard weights across consignments. The operation underscores regional cattle and lamb trade activity in the season.
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Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Paving Fete at Monroe Oct 15 Celebrates Highway Link
Monroe and nearby towns plan a gala Oct 15 1930 to mark the completion of Primary Road No 63 linking Des Moines and Ottumwa. The program starts at 1:00 PM with music dancing concessions and speeches and features cooperation from Ottumwa Fremont Oskaloosa Pelia Knoxville Newton Prairie City Colfax and Des Moines.
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Monroe
Atinue
Ottumwa
Fremont
Oskaloosa
Pelia
Knoxville
Newton
Prairie City
Colfax
Des Moines
Iowa
White Way Auto contest offers $25 cash prize
An advertisement from the White Way Auto company promises a $25 cash prize to the person who submits the six best reasons from a list of 100 on why choosing a Chevrolet Six is wise. Entries must be mailed or delivered to the White Way Auto salesroom by October 25, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chronicle
White Way Auto Company
White Way Auto
Plender to Lead Local Red Cross Roll Call Drive
Miss Ruth Fischer of the American Red Cross in St Louis informs that Jacob Plender has been chosen chairman of the local Red Cross roll call drive beginning Armistice Day. The campaign aims to boost local funds for Red Cross work and support reorganizing the chapter for the coming year after John De Cook steps down.
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Ruth Fischer
American Red Cross Society
St Louis
Red Cross
Miss Fischer
Jacob Plender
Red Cross Committee
Fischer
John PB. de Cook
the Chronicle
Join The Caravan Next Wednesday to Monroe Event
The local chamber of commerce plans a big crowd to Monroe next Wednesday evening for the pavin un 63 completion. A large delegation from Oskaloosa will join the Pella group here and depart about 6 30 o clock with a band. Three organizations are ready to participate and boost the turnout.
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Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Oskaloosa
Pella
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Central Downs
Verought and Wilkins
Parsons College
the College
Anna Kissinger
Herbert van Wyk Lauardine Vande Noordaukland
Martha Gull
Urban Gosselink
Ruth van Zee Wilson Duven
Lucille Dreckman
Margaret van Reden
Harold Schut
Ray Beckering
William Kooi
Bertha Oliv
Jake Plender
Red Cross Drive
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