Water supply OK’d by state as typhoid traced not to source
Mayor T G Fultz informs Chronicle readers that typhoid fever cases in Pella cannot yet be traced to the water supply which state sanitarians have pronounced safe. Inspections of wells and premises will begin immediately to locate any possible source, with health officials coordinating sample testing for analysis by state authorities to safeguard public health.
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T. G. Fultz
O.K
Tober
Favor Fultz
Carl_Aschenbrenner
Fultz
State Department
Doctor Danhof May Leave Local Church
Rev R J Danhof pastor of First Christian Reformed church since 1929 said Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Holland Michigan extended him a call and he would decide in three weeks Other nominees included Dr Gorris and Prof H Schuitae The Heliand church English speaking holds 1100 members from 260 families If he leaves Pella it will be deeply regretted by many in and beyond his parish.
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R. J. Danhof
First
Christian Reformed Church
Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church
Holland, Mich
Hessel Bouma
Summer Street
Passiac
Gorris
Grand Rapids
H. Schuitae
Danhof
Pella
Feeder Works Equipment Sold Here Monday
Auction sale of Garden City Feeder Works equipment in Pella closed with out of town buyers among a large crowd. Parker L. Crouch conducted the auction from 1 30 to 6 00 in the afternoon as the last chapter of the once flourishing industry was written.
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Pella
Garden City
Parker L. Crouch
Mrs. J. J. Bousquet Dies After Illness at 89
Mrs. J. J. Bousquet, 89, longtime Pella resident, died Wednesday at 3:45 AM after a months long decline following a stroke. Funeral services will be Friday at 615 East Second Street with Rev. Jacob Prins of the Second Reformed Church officiating and Oakwood interment. A full life sketch appears in the next issue.
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J. J. Bousquet
Pella
East Second Street
Jacob Prins
Second Reformed’ Church
Oakwood
Live Power Talk Energizes High School Crowd
John W. Rietveld spoke on Live Power to the student body, boosting spirit at the high school. His compelling talk led organizers to invite him back, while John G. Klein praised the students as strong as horse radish and joked about a school board vote if they could cast ballots.
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John W. Rietveld
John G. Klein
John
Meeting Notice Urges C of C Gathering In Pella
A call to cancel all dates for Monday night and attend the Chamber of Commerce meeting at Legion Hall. Dr. Irvin J. Lubbers, new president of General College, will address the group on the monetary system. Secretary Kuyper emphasizes reading a punchy letter and taking its message to heart.
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Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Pella
Irvin J. Lubbers
General College
Chaber of Commerce
Kuyper
School Board Hires Miss Braye and Rehabs Stage
At a regular meeting the school board offered the commercial teaching post to Margaret Braye of Snyder Nebraska, a graduate of Iowa Wesleyan with an Nebraska postgrad course. George Heeren was hired to rebuild the stage scenery. The high school play The Quest is set for October 25 and 26. A football game vs Pleasantville is Friday at 8 PM. The annual mixer and glee clubs picnic were noted.
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Margaret Braye
Snyder
Neb
Bernice van Buren
Anderson
Braye
Iowa Wesleyan College
University of Nebraska
Geo. Heeren
Pleasantville
Red Movement Fades After High School Strike
A brief high school protest dubbed a red movement ended with a noon strike in the city park. Authorities report few students were directly responsible while others joined under pressure or threat of violence. Teachers met to discuss the incident, noting the movement is quickly diminishing.
Women to Be Told How to Mark Ballot
A school of instruction for voters and a Koffee Klatch will be held at the Legion Hall Thursday afternoon October 18. Eleven women voters of Pella Lake Prairie and Summit townships are invited to attend. Demonstration of how to mark the ballot will be given and any questions answered. Sponsored by the Republican Precinct women of Pella Lake Prairie and Summit townships.
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Legion Hall
Pella
Lake Prairie
Summit Townships
Remblican Precinct
Ella
Sunday Fire Quickly Extinguished at Local Home
Firefighters responded to a 2:10 a m alarm at the Roy Van Niewaal residence on University Street in the Jaarsma property. The roof fire was contained with minimal damage and was put out before breakfast.
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Roy van Niewaal
Jaarsma
University Street
OConnor Cites Figures To Show Reduced Costs In Iowa
Attorney General Edward O Connor argued for re election at a Legion Hall address, presenting comptroller figures to claim big cost savings. He cited specific 1932–33 reductions across state offices and said the Turner era spent millions more than revenue, while the current administration slashed expenses and streamlined staff.
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Legion Hall
Edward O'Connor
William A. Butts
Harry de Reus
Knoxville
Germany
United States
O'Connor
Joe Frailey
Fort Madison
Hammill
Turner
House
Senate
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O’connor
Herring
Edward L. O’connor
Montezuma
Wallace M Short to Speak at Knoxville Court House
Wallace M Short, candidate for Governor on the Farmer Labor ticket, will address a Knoxville audience at the Court House on Friday October 12 1984 at 7 30 p m. The appearance aims to rally farm labor support and discuss campaign platform details.
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Wallace M. Short
Farmer-Labor
Court House
Knoxville
Russian chorus enraptures Central College audience
A Russian chorus directed by Mme Slaviansky performed for Central College’s 1934 35 season with eight members and pianist Mara Slaviansky. The program fused music with drama, eliciting frequent encores as a large audience packed the auditorium and praised the refined interpretation of life through song.
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Pella
Central College
Mme. Slaviansky
Mrl
Mara Slaviansky
Demonstration of Big Dutch Calls At Model Store
An advertisement for Model store Wormhoudt and Kempkes features a contest to guess how much yolgat can rest on a pair of Big Dutch overalls made in Pella without tearing them. Three lucky guessers win a free pair. The contest will be held Saturday. full details in the issue.
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Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Pella Woman Leads Sully School Music Program
Mrs T H Liggett of Pella directs music in Sully schools after earning a master’s degree in music from the University of Iowa. She led the Central College glee club for ten years as practice starts with the high school glee clubs and a subdistrict contest appearance is hoped again this year.
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T. H. Liggett
Pella
Sully
C. W. Polk
Liggett
University of Iowa
Central College Glee Club
Jasper County
Bas Andeweg Barn Fire Damages Trucks
A Thursday night barn fire at Bas Andeweg caused extensive damage to the barn and two trucks. Discovered by Melvin Van Houweling and visitors at the Harry De Jong home, the fire broke out about 6:00 pm Tuesday while the Andewegs were at supper. Both trucks were badly burned. origin unknown. The property was uninsured.
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Andeweg
Melvin van Houweling
Harry de Jong
All Rooms At Hotel Are Taken
Hotel Pella was crowded last Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Perdue the manager and clerk giving up their roosting places for the night. Two guests were sent elsewhere for sleeping accommodations, reflecting well on Pella's popular hostelry and its promising start.
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Hotel Pella
Terraplane Makes 1612 Mile Ruggedness Tour to Pella
The Hudson Terraplane Ruggedness Car starts in St. Louis on October 9, looping through Missouri Illinois and Iowa for fourteen days and nights. It will pass Pella on October 11 at 4 40 pm and add roughly two thousand miles to its total. Local dealers host welcomes as the Prairie Patrol tours are completed.
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Iowa
Illinois
Prairie Patrol
Murphysboro
Ill
Decatur
Hannibal
Pella
Star Auto Co
Lot
E. A. McClenahan
Des Moines
Slot Machine Case Leads to Seizure in West Pella
State authorities and local police searched West Pella for illegal vending machines. A vending machine in John Leydens' restaurant and filling station was seized as oper ated contrary to law. No other violators found.
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Turday
John Leydens
West Pella
No weaknesses in Iowa liquor law says commission chair
Harold M. Cooper, Iowa Liquor Commission chair, declared there are no weaknesses in the state's liquor law and bootleggers are being rapidly driven out of the state. The report reflects ongoing enforcement amid investigations and public safety concerns.
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Iowa
Harold M. Cooper
Iowa Liquor Commission
Turner Flays Administration In Marion County Talk
Former Governor Dan Turner spoke at a Marion County Young Republican banquet urging voters to back candidates who serve the people, not big interests. He argued taxes can be reduced by economy, income taxes, and not replacing property tax, while praising the county ticket and calling for GOP unity.
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Legion Hall
Dan Turner
Lls
American Legion Auxiliary
George Ver Steeg
Pella Young Republican Club
Knoxville
Bernice Blommers Neifert
Don Tucker
Marion County Young Republican Club
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Norman R. Hayes
M. A. Barnes
John H. Templeton, Jr
R. V. Mater
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Grace James
John Nieberg
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Marion County
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Nevada
Ole Nagelstadt
C. C. Dowell
Congress
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