Conference of Boys and Girls Conference Plans Held
The Marion County Sunday School Association vets preparations for a two day conference on November 15 and 16. O G Herbrecht will lead with county delegates limited to 260. two boys and two girls from each Sunday school plus one adult leader. Local committees named with chairmen and advisers listed.
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Marion
O. .G. Herbrecht
Noxville
Tracy
Acu
Peareclanlang
Ploes
Hom McAllister
Rite
Junéia
J. Hesselink
Magdalene
Kuyper
sDr
Linden
Peopl
Yeas
Ander Pee
A. T. van
Houweling
Veenschooten wedding announced in local page
A note from the society column congratulates Myron B Hayes and Veenschooten on their Sunday nuptials. The brief item highlights the couple and the festive reception plans in a community notice.
Pella fair stock fund urged for veterans memorial
A letter blasts local officials and business leaders in Pella for neglecting to fund a memorial building for soldiers who died in service. The writer recalls the Liberty Loan era and criticizes Chamber of Commerce and civic groups for not promoting memorial donations while Legion members risked illness for $20 monthly.
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Pella Fair Association
Lees
The
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Ladies’ Federal Club
Farmer Organizations
Pella
American Legion
Eliza Olney Dead at 99 in Marion County
Eliza Olney, Knoxville's oldest resident, died at her son Jasper's home in East Marion near 11 o'clock on October 5. Widowed to William Olney, a Marion County pioneer, she had lived with her son since 1899. Services by D. R. Dayies of the Baptist church were set for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Burial beside her husband in Eureka Cemetery.
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Eliza
A. Olney
Knoxville
Jasper
East Marion i
William Olney
Marion County
Pella
Wah Buren
Towa
Clay Township
Ana Thea
Bon
Grant
Eureka
Dedicated county in the HD Do Montogen
Fragmentary OCR reads like a dedication notice for a county and montogen project with uncertain names and dates. The readable bits mention dedication and a local civic context but lack clear individuals, places, or events to firmly identify.
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Montogen
Legion Seeks Transfer of Fair Stock for Community Building
The American Legion aims to acquire the Pella District Fair Association stock to liquidate assets and fund a community building. More than 100 shares were secured as directors back a plan to turn ownership over for public benefit, with opposition limited and broad support from local stockholders and citizens.
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Pella
BSCS
Legion
Bart
The
Fair’ Association
Legion Boys
Fair Association
Democratic meeting ohne speaker at high school
A Democratic meeting announced for Wednesday evening at the high school auditorium lacked speaker Mrs. Cora Wilson Stuart of Kentucky who was unable to attend. Stephen Swisher of Town City spoke to an audience largely of women about state and national campaign issues and emphasized legislation that has not previously received organized support.
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Cora Wilson Stuart
Kentucky
National ' ‘Democratic Committee
Stuart
Stephen, Swisher
Town City
Welcome to Baptist church new pastor Rev A C Droz
A welcoming reception for the new pastor Rev A C Droz and his family was held at the Baptist church on Friday evening. The informal start led to a brief program with Elizabeth Graham Dr M J Hoffman and Rev R R Sadler speaking. The pastor spoke of his aspirations as H J van den Berg presided. Musical selections by younger members and readings by Mrs A T Vander Beek followed before light refreshments were served.
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Baptist Church
A. ‘C. Droz
Sting
Fsg
Elizabeth Graham
College Sack Rush Sparks Freshman Victory at Central
The annual college class scrap at Central College featured a sack rush rather than tug of war. The Freshman class won 13 to 9 amid a large crowd, with rules including $1 entry from each participant and the Sophomore class mandated to participate.
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Central College
Spo
Hach
First Football Game Between Wesleyan and Central
A close first game between Wesleyan and Central turns on early mistakes and weight advantages. Wesleyan surprises with two quick rushes to score in the first quarter, while Central fights back, nearing the goal line before a penalty disrupts a potential scoring drive.
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Central
Wesleyan
Centralites
M. D. McWilliams
Hhe
Mack
Pellmell
Mary Pickford
Lne
Football game at Central ends in early night with mixed play
The report praises Ottypaby as the standout ground gainer and notes a green team gave a fine effort in a late Friday game. A procession through Pella preceded kickoff, and two cheerleaders appeared this year. The crowd remained spirited as the contest ended in dim light.
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Steen
Ottypaby
Doc. Wormhoudt
France
Pella
Abraham
Tooters
Wesleyan
John G Woolley Speaks in Pella on Prohibition Efforts
John G Woolley, a longtime temperance advocate campaigning in Towar for the league, urged action to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment. He argued against liquor supporters and warned that victory remains incomplete without active duty to curtail the traffic, urging temperance workers to act rather than just feel moral.
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Woolley
Towar
League
Friends of Liquor
John Barleycorn
Hobson
Samme
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Conference OF Boys
the Ring OF Sunday School
Veenschooten
Phillipa
the Legion
Memorial
American, Legion
Eliza Olney
Meeting
John G. Woolley
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