Unconscious Driver Rescued After Roadside Crash Near City
A Ford driver, De Verne H. De Bruin of New Sharon, was found unconscious by a passing motorist three miles north of the city on the 68 detour. Doctors treated him. his discharge papers from Fort D Moles helped identify him. He learned lights failed, was struck while cranking, and walked home later with his father notified. Kiwanis clubs begin vocational lectures and scholarships as school opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dennis
Paardekooper
Fort _D Molhes
de Verne H. de Bruin
New Sharon
de Bruin
Pella
Dra
Aschenbrenner
Fox Brot de Bruin
William de Bruin
JE Aschenbrenner
Multiple sale and dealer notices from Pella Iowa classifieds
A collage of classified items lists sale offers for solid walnut drop leaf dining tables stoves heaters and toilet articles. It promotes Watkins liniment dealers and new Watkins product territories. Also advertised are used cars from 1924 to 1928 models along with painting and wallpaper services and various auto dealers in Pella and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Tunis Kooyman
Franklin Street
Pella
Sampson
Vogelaar’s Hardware
Des Moines Man Fined After Traffic Flight and Drunk Charge
On October 2 Officer Dennis pursued intoxicated driver L. Hughes of Des Moines who fled near Lincoln School. The suspect resisted, was jailed overnight, and given a $14.86 fine for plain drunk before a Knoxville court where he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined $300, with $100 paid and the rest due in installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
L. #. Hughes
Des Moines
Lincoln School
Hughes
Justice Plender
Berggen Sermon Excerpts Spark Local Debate
The Monroe Mirror reprints Reverend Berggen sermon lines from a Baptist church, lampooning pious hypocrisy and urging spiritual renewal. He warns against cultural distance from faith, contrasts cultivated character with new birth, and uses vivid metaphors to challenge parishioners.
Passenger Bus Schedule Des Moines to Ottumwa 1927
Passenger bus schedule effective December 1 1927 lists four daily round trips Des Moines to Ottumwa via Prairie City Monroe Pella Oskaloosa with many connections at Monroe for Knoxville. Des Moines to Pella times include 7 46 am 11 45 am 4 15 pm 7 00 pm. Pella to Des Moines 8 40 am 12 40 pm 4 65 pm? 8 40 pm. Oskaloosa to Pella 8 00 am 12 00 pm 4 15 pm 8 00 pm. All buses run through Oskalossa to Ottumwa and connect at Monroe with Knoxville line except late evening runs. Helen Dravorine of Paris arrested for robbing 22 men in taxicabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Prairie City
Monroe
Pella
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Oskaloose
Oskalonsa
Oskaloss
Otley News: Bridge Progress and Rumor of Reached End
A rumor spread Wednesday that Otley would be reached by later this week as paving on the opposite end proceeds. Officials say completion is rapid and “it won’t be long now” though final timing remains uncertain.
City Extends Work On Sewer Contract
City council met to discuss extending the storm sewer construction contract with Jack Bayne Construction after discovering missing specifications in the original bid. The special meeting Tuesday night focused on approving added details to ensure all requirements are covered before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Jack Bayne Construction Company
Detour from Pella to Otley Warned After Rain
A bad detour from Pella to Otley is advised to be avoided when wet. Report mentions dozens of abandoned cars after recent rain and calls for warning signs at Pella and Otley. Drivers urged to carry chains and exercise caution in mud and rain.
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Pella
Otley
Oskaloosa Herald Opens New Home With Event
The Oskaloosa Herald announces the opening of its new home and printing plant in southeastern Iowa. Doors open October 24 and 25 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m and October 26 for the full day and evening. The facility is described as modern and up to date. RV Colston of New York is noted as having been evicted by his landlord for playing piano until 3 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Herald
Iowa
RV. Colston
New York
School notes on psychology and Latin project
The Normal training departments detail psychology and methods outlines from the State Education Department. Senior methods prepare seat work for primer and first reader classes for rural schools next year. A first year Latin class project highlights Latin roots in invention names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bapres
Eagle Patrol Scouts Hike and Tender Foot Tests Highlight Keokuk County Page
The Eagle Patrol of the Flying Eagle Boy Scouts organized a second patrol, logged tender foot tests by several members, and voted others into the organization pending tests. A hike Sept 28 crossed the Wabash River and followed rail lines to Harvey, using friction fire for lunch. The article also recalls pioneer memories of Keokuk County settlers and land purchases from the government.
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Flying Eagle Boy Scouts
Rodolph Ulrich
Donavan Dye
Robert Goedhart
Hespersye Bart Iddina
Ald Renaud
Louis Boaveld
Charles Stone
Ant
Frejonveld
Pat George Galvanus Dykstra
Donald Stone
Boy Scouts
Alfred Vander Ploeg
Lakamp
Earnest Wagner
Earl Douwatra
Donald He Klein
George Cummings
Wabash Bridge
Wabash
Harvey
Rock Island
Sigourney
Cama
Keokulinty
Frank Vogel
Sidrney
Keokuk County
Ohio
Keokuk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kiwanis
Kooyman’s Harness Shop
van den Berg Electric Co
Beyers Battery and Electric Co
Beyers Battery and Electric Company
Perry Renaud
Peace St
Chronicle
John T. Borner
Chillicothe
Chronicle Office
Mystic
W. C. Wilson
West 18Th Street
C. T. Tallman
Humeston
Jim Huff
George Ramsey
Autoco
Central Supply Co
J. £. Vanderzyl
High Ave
West
East Washington Street
Henry Gustafson
A Ave
Mahaska
Ged
W. Akerman & Son
Fremont
Towa
H. H. Fenneman
van Houweling Auto CO
Telephone Blue 63
Harold Sack
Pella Motor GO
Poland
Harold J. Veenstra
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Rochester
Hotel Pella
Jefferson Transportation Co
Gezel
Hippy Gezel
Red River Valley
Farmers Cooperative Exchange
A. F. Deck & Son
Chronicle Offic
van Ness
William Miller
Marion County Court House
J. A. Crozier
Missionary Societies of the
First Reformed Church
Jersey
Verners Brothers
Fifield
South Bend
H. W. Slob
Cage
Soo Dick Sjaardema
Irene van Rees
Rev. Berggen
Monroe Mirror
Evangelist. Berggen
Baptist Chure
Mile
Helen Dravorine
Paris
Chevrolet
Durant
Ford
Handler Motor Co
D St
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Leland Croll
Mildred Cole
Gertrude Hankamp
Margaret Hoeksema
Elva Mas Vise
Houweling Ret
Bhelnide Sybenga
Ethel van Zante
Helen Huyser
Helen Vander Linden
Gertrude van Niewaal
Bernice van Omen
Pearl Shinn
Henrietta van Roekel
Lenita Utermakt
LeMar Hankamp
Andrew Elyn
Jennie Gosselink
Esther Grotveld
Jennie Keuning
Mi Liggett
Lucile Ver
Ploeg
Irene Roose
Johanna Rowenhorst
Dorothy Rosenburg
Mil Red
Eagle Patrol
Boy Scoute
Flying Eagle Patrol
M. & M. Star Bottling CO
Firestoneengetone
Firestone
Firestone Supreme
S. Gsee
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