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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1927

Page

6

Delco Light Introduces New Farm Power Plant

Delco Light Company unveils a new farm electric plant combining storage batteries with automatic generator operation. The unit switches from battery to generator under heavier load, reducing fuel use and extending battery life. It powers water systems and refrigeration, with lower first and operating costs from the revamped factory.

G. H. van den Berg Delco Light Company General Motors Delco-Light Company van den Berg den Berg

Early Pella Resident Died at Newton Funeral Services

Mrs. H. S. Efnor of Newton died September 30 after an extended illness at age 75. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Newton Congregational church, with interment at Mt. Zion cemetery. She was a Jasper county pioneer, married Jacob Zwank in 1870, later widowed, and survived by eight children, five grandchildren, two brothers, a sister, and a nephew.

Newton H. S. Efnor Jasper County G. C. Williams James de Penning Kenneth Carnahan John J. de Bruyn Fred Hough Anna de Bruyn Pella Jacob Zwank Zwank Frank Carpenter Reasnor Ira Zwank Peter Zwank Herman Zwank George Efnor C. S. Landmesser EB. M. Cary Newtor Olli Fred Carpenter Monroe Lewis Zwank Beulah de Penning Trene Carnahan Edith Ira Baker de Bruyn Mary Mick Walnut Iowa Mt. Zion

Man Arrested in Auto Theft Involving Local Minister

George Schnathorst, a former Jasper county youth, was arrested by sheriff deputies in Fort Des Moines on charges of stealing Rev. S A McCollam Newton minister s automobile Sunday afternoon near the United Presbyterian church. He reportedly told officers he may have been intoxicated at the time and the car was found abandoned four miles west of Mitchellville after fuel ran out.

Fort Des Moines George Schnathorst Jasper County Schnathorst Rev S.A. McCollam Newton United Presbyterian Church Mitchellville Monroe Mirror

Young People Conference Set for October 22 in Pella

The Reformed church youth of the Pella classis plan a Saturday conference on October 22, sponsored by the Pella Christian Endeavor Union in honor of the Reformed Church in America tercentenary. Speakers include Doctor Brown and Reverend Duryee of New York. sessions at First Reformed Church run from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with lectures on church history missions church roles and a luncheon at the Third Reformed Church.

Reformed Churches Pella Christian Endeavor Union of Reformed Church In America Doctor Brown Duryee New York First Reformed Church Elmer Barr Sarah Gosselink Ella Mae Renkes Mary Bruins Third Reformed Church

Expert to Visit Pella Next Week

Dr. V. C. Fretz of the George H. Lee Company will conduct a Poultry and Pig Clinic at the Legion Building in Pella on Wednesday afternoon October 19. The aim is to help farmers reduce losses from poultry and swine diseases. Farmers may bring specimens for post mortem exams and receive free instructions. no admission charge or sales.

V. C. Fretz George H. Lee Company Omaha Nebraska Legion Building Lee Puritan Drug Co John Heerema

Doctor H M Tharp Opens Monroe Office

Doctor H M Tharp of Chicago has purchased Dr Taylor’s Monroe practice and opened in the former Taylor rooms just west of the square. He comes with Chicago surgery and medicine experience after years there and is a Jasper County native from Reasner who studied at Newton High School and a Chicago college. The Tharp family resides in the Oldham property in west Monroe. Taylor has not announced future plans.

H. M. Tharp Chicago Doctor Taylor Monroe Doctor Tharp Jasper County Reasner Newton Oldham West Monroe

Iowa corn crop below average forecast for 1927

Iowa's October 1 1927 corn forecast stands at 877,913,000 bushels, about 11 per cent below the past five year average. The Federal and State Crop Reporting Service estimates 34.6 bushels per acre, down from 39 in 1926, with 75 per cent of normal condition. National totals run 2,603,537,000 bushels versus a five year average of 2,766,561,000. Conditions vary across counties with issues from early season handicaps, frost risk, mold and grub worm damage. The piece also includes unrelated commentary on church salaries and a painting offer.

Iowa Federal State United States Iond

Tall Temples and Big Ministers Ters

The Rock River conference of the Methodist church plans its upcoming meeting to set a minimum compensation for pastors, a humane effort supported across religious persuasions.

Rock River Conference of the Methodist Church

Two Phillip Brooks Statues Stir Boston Debate

In Boston a discussion centers on two statues of Phillip Brooks. One, a lone great preacher on a tall pedestal, the other by St Gaudens near Istaly Church in Copley Square. Critics favor the simpler St Gaudens piece, yet the older statue’s spiritual meaning should not be lost.

Boston Phillip Brooks St. Gaudens Istaly Church Copley Square Phillips Egoks Christ Edwin Hughes

Flavorful Iced Tea Enhancers Mentioned

The article lists suitable flavorings for iced tea including citrus ices such as lemon orange or lime, a spray of mint, candied orange or lemon peel, and candied pineapple. It notes options like whole cloves a stick of cinnamon crystallized ginger and rose geranium leaves as additions.

Oranges Seen as Vital for Child Nutrition

Oranges are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Children need a constant, abundant supply of these nutrients in their food to help them develop normally. Oranges are advantageous as a between meals snack.

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Delco Company Jno J. van Dyke Young People's John Kenning J. de Jong Delwin de Haan Reformed Church of Today Leonard van Olden Chicago Tribune Harold Sack Durham Joe F. Denburger Des Moines Delco-Light Aeeates Delco DELCO North Main Street H. P. van Gorp J.T. van Zante Phoi Reasnor Green Feweley Eekie As Shingles Spreek Met Kuyper Camel RJ. Reynolds Tebecce St Transporte Chevrolet Fisher Duco White Way Auto Co Pella, Iowa
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