Man Killed by Gravel Truck in Morning Accident
William Paltzer, a mechanic at Auto Service Company, was killed while trying to ride a gravel truck to work near Pella. The truck driver, George McMurray, was not deemed responsible. Paltzer, aged 35 40, left home on foot and slipped under the truck’s load of sand, dying about three quarters of an hour after the accident. He leaves a wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Paltzer
Auto Service Company
Main
Oskaloosa
Paltzer
Little Stone
Pella
Knoxville
G. I. Fox
Central College
Minekes Schakel
Newton Men Held to Jury in Cigar Store Case
Two Newton proprietors and a clerk at Dreamland Cigar were bound over to the federal grand jury on $1,000 bonds after a preliminary hearing before U.S. Commissioner Judson Piper in Des Moines. Nick Roussopoulos faced possession and sale charges, while Steve and James Roussel were charged with maintaining a liquor nuisance. Witnesses testified bootleggers used the shop, but defense said the proprietors were unaware of liquor dispensers in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreamland Cigar Store
Newton
United States
Judson Piper
Des Moines
Monroe Mirror
Federal Grand Jury
Ick Roussopoulos
Witneses
Nick
Volstead
Steve
James Roussel
Dreamland
M. R. Hammar
M. J. Carey
Piper
Roussos Brothers
Patents to Iowans During the Week
A portable incinerator for garbage disposal invented by Andrew Engle of Newton is noted in patents to Iowans reported by Bair & Frownan. The Engle unit mounts on a wagon truck or tractor, feeds waste through a hopper, dries it on a heated surface, then dumps it into a fire box to burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Engle
Newton
Bair & Frownan
Des Moines
Towa
Engle
Victor A. Noble
Laurens
Thomas M. Roberts
Vil- Tisca
Simon E. Schroeder
Frank Swickard
Clarinda
Judge Says English Required For Citizenship
A Pennsylvania judge ruled that English proficiency is a prerequisite for naturalization. He refused 40 aliens, stating no person must be naturalized without showing the ability to read and write English and speak it intelligibly, arguing native-born citizens bear the cost of education. The South Bend Tribune echoed that English knowledge is essential to becoming an American citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
United States
Babel’s Tower
South Bend Tribune
Langeraks to Have Oskaloosa Oil Station
Meyer and Wiggert Langrack of Pella start construction of a bulk and service oil and gas station west of the Rock Island passenger station between South First and Market Streets. They build a frame warehouse for oils and greases and plan a 15,000 gallon gas tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer and
Wiggert Langrack
Pella
Rock Island
South First
Market Streets
Oskaloosa
The
Herald
Langerack Brothers
Wapello Oil Co Opens New Station in Ottumwa
The Wapello Oil Co announces the opening of its new station at Broadway and Washington Street this Friday and Saturday October 21. The firm sells Mountain brand gasoline at competitive prices and offers 100 percent pure Pennsylvania and Texas oils. Leonard Simmer, state representative from Wapello County, is president. the company operates in eight Iowa towns with Ottumwa as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello Oil Co
Chronicle
Broadway
Washington Street
Pennsylvania
Texas
Ford
Leonard Simmer
Wapello County
Pella Firemen Attend Ames Short Course
A group of Pella firemen led by Chief Bert Van Vark traveled to Ames to join a firemen’s short course at the State Agricultural College. The program runs Tuesday through Friday with talks by speakers from across the state and a banquet planned for Thursday evening. attendees include Wm Gezel Ed Van Zante Marion Van Gorp W C De Wit H G De Wit and J N Vander Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Ames
Ed van Zante
Marion ‘van Gorp
W. C. de Wit
H. G. de Wit
J. N. Vander Linden
New Model Maytag Washing Machine Demonstration
A demonstration of the New Model Maytag Washing Machine will be held at the Pella Furniture Co building on the south side of the square Saturday afternoon October 22 starting at 1:00 PM. Everyone is invited to observe the washer in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Furniture Co
OsKaloosa Man Killed in Hunting Accident
Leland Larson 25 of OsKaloosa died Sunday near the Des Moines river while hunting with companions. Vernon Gossage of Ottumwa discharged a rifle causing a fatal chest wound. Larson, unmarried, worked at White Hardware. parents live in Clear Lake. He was en route to Mercy hospital when he died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Larson
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Charles Oswandle
Oska
Joosa
Vernon Gossage
Ottumwa
Larson
Mercy Hospital
Clear Lake
White
October term opens as Judge E W Dingwell presides at Marion County court
The district court session led by Judge E W Dingwell began on Tuesday with grand jurors selected for service. Several cases were dismissed or plea bargains entered including Columbus Simmons pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and Raymond Fisher charged with larceny. Divorce actions were heard with Brees granted $500 and property division, and Harvey awarded a divorce with custody of two minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
E. W. Dingwell
Andrew Dykstra
J. B. McConaughey
Walter Nollen
Arthur Parsons
S.B. Rowland
J. A. Sellers
W. P. West
State of Iowa
F. R. Beck
Walter Burgett
George W. Smith
Raymond Fisher
Ray Fisher
Bussey
Iowa
Charles Mick
John Grundman
Ed Frost
Jennie Rose
Lena Phillips
Ralph Kelly
Alice Beaver
Chas Baughman
Em MelIntosh
George Dyer
W. A. Teter
Margaret Walker
D. W. Walker
Edd Harvey
Eva Belle Harvey
G H Van Zee Burned In Creosote Explosion
G H Van Zee of 109 Broadway employed by the Farmers Union was badly burned Thursday evening while his brother struck a match to check creosote flow from a barrel. Flames enveloped his head and face, clothing catching fire. Fire was put out with a blanket. He was blind for four to five days but improved and nearing full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. van Zee
Broadway
Farmers Union
Mr. van Zee
Gerrit
Money Saved By Secretary Money Saved By Secretary
Postoffice inspectors arrest Omaha based mail fraud ring tied to fake free lot promotion at the Iowa State Fair. Pella Chamber of Commerce secretary Mr Gradys J DeKock alerted residents, guiding potential victims to wait for official advice. Industrial Commissioner Glen B Eastburn cautions against Lakoma Heights scams and offers possible prosecution through county attorney. Associated Press reports the probe expanding to Minneapolis Denver and Kan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gradys J. DeKocl
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Pella
U. S
Omaha
Nebi
Des Moines
Gedar Rapids
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
DeKock
de Kock
Glen B. Eastburn
Eastburn
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Denver
Kan
Valkenburg Marries Keokuk Young Lady
Relatives in Pella announce the marriage of John Valkenburg of Pella to Ruth Ann Paardekooper of Keokuk. The wedding occurred in Keokuk on October 5. The couple will reside after November 1 in a new house John prepared on his bee farm northeast of Pella. The bride is a cousin of Martin Paardekooper of the Ideal Pharmacy and is known to many in Pella. Congratulations are extended.
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Pella
John Valkenburg
Ruth Ann Paardekooper
G. Paardekooper
Keokuk
Cople
Novemer
John
Martin Paardekooper
The
Ideal Pharmacy
Pella Couple Married at Oskaloosa
Alfred H. Steinkamp and Miss Lucille Van Rees of Pella Iowa wed at 3 30 Wednesday afternoon October 12 1927 at the home of the officiating minister Dr S H Turbeville pastor of Central M E church Oskaloosa They were accompanied by Mrs Art Sedrel
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Alfred H. Steinkamp
Lucille van Rees
Pella
Iowa
S. H. Turbeville
Central M. E. Church
Oskaloosa
Art Sedrel
Wage Scale Board Named for Iowa Miners Dispute
Des Moines reports a wage scale commission named by coal operators and miners to set a permanent wage scale replacing the Jacksonville agreement. Iowa Coal Operators Association and United Mine Workers of America leaders select the commission members and set a Feb 7 or later scale committee meeting. The panel will assess claims and report to a joint committee, with a possible extra member if deadlock remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jacksonville
George Heaps Jr
Sam Ballentine
Iowa Coal Operators Association
Joe Morris
John Gay
District 13
United Mine Workers of America
Jury Cases in District Court in Knoxville Correspondence
The jury in State of Iowa v Raymond Fisher failed to reach a verdict after eleven hours and was discharged by Judge Dingwell. Isher was indicted for stealing a radio from Chas Mick’s Bussey building. Kenneth Johnson, who robbed George May store at Columbia, released from a separate charge and serving a penitentiary term. McDowell pled guilty to maintaining a liquor nuisance and fined $300 with ninety days in jail. due to inability to pay, an additional ninety days may follow. Knoxville Clay Products Co sued by C P Roberts. plaintiff moved to dismiss without prejudice after testimony. George W Bush vs Security Life Insurance Co. plaintiff sought $1,000, continuance granted after testimony began. Alienation suit by T G Frost, Pleasantville, against B B Long seeks $15,000 for alleged alienation of wife’s affections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
State of Iowa
Raymond Fisher
Dingwell
Isher
Chas. Mick
Bussey
Kenneth Johnson
George May
Columbia
Frai Hedrick
C.L. McDowell
C. L. McDowell
McDowell
Knoxville Clay Products Co
C. P. Roberts
Prejtice
Geo. W. Bush Vs
Security Life Insurance Co
T. G. Frost
Pleasantville
B. B. Long
Dallas Team Beats Pella In Friday Football Clash
The Dallas school defeated Pella 13 to 7 as a hard fought game ended with Pella close to scoring near the end. Absences due to school work weakened Pella, weather was fine, and a good crowd enjoyed the contest with Dallas supporters visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Dallas
American Hotel Transferred to New Manager in Pella Saturday
The American Hotel of Pella changed hands Saturday as R L Ocheltree sold the lease to Ira N Curtis of Chariton. Curtis, a newcomer to Pella, assumed control immediately while his daughter Mrs Carder and her husband have ties to the city. Ocheltree plans possible Seattle home with his brother there after a year of running the American House.
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Pella
R. L. Ocheltree
Ira N. Curtis
Chariton
Town
Curtis
Carder
The
Woodrow Washing Machine Company
Ocheltree
Seattle
Mrs. Ocheltree
Court House Marriage Licenses and Births Listed
Court records show licenses issued to C. B. Grimes Mayme Thompson Leroy William Kaldenberg Elizabeth M. Jordan and M Wren. Birth notices: Vera May Finarty of Knoxville born July 14 Howard Lee Pitt of Knoxville born October 11 Barbara Jean Cuningham of Knoxville born September 13 Ernestine A. Foster of English born October 8.
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C. B. Grimes
Mayme Thompson
Leroy William Kaldenberg
Elizabeth M. Jordan
Das
M. Wren
Jennie Leaty
Hirths Vera May Finarty
Tom Finarty
Knoxville
Howard Lee Pitt
E. Robert Pitt
Barbara Jean Cuningham
Ray Cunningham
Ernestine A. Foster
Theodore A. Foster
English
No Charges Filed Yet in County Supervisor Dispute
County Attorney H E De Reus says no charges or petitions have been filed against supervisors Homer B. Clark and Peter Tysseling. Leaders of both factions voiced desire to have the matter settled in court to end county rumors. John Hall denied leading the petition drive and refused comment for publication. De Reus stated he can act only after formal charges arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Homer B. Clark
Peter Tusseling
H. E. de Reus
Board of Supervisors
Countie
John Hall
Hall
Clark
Tysseling
de Reus
Pella Gun Club Loses Cup to Oska in Three-Year Series
Oska loosa’s M. & St. L. Booster gun club claims the silver cup after best two of three in a three-year contest. Last year M. & St. L. won 1874 to 1805 by 31 targets. this year they beat Pella by 104 targets. Members with high averages include Ray McClure 237 of 250 and Coleman 234. Continued on page 4.
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Oskaloosa
Pella
Leighton
American Association
Ray McClure
Coleman
Everett
Earl Torrence
Randall
Joe Wilson
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Langeraks
Friend
Bulki
Knoxville Express
Chamber of Commerce
Postoffice
Valkenburg
Will
American Hotel
Court House
Pella Gun Club
Mahaska County
Hallowe’en
Hallowe'er
Main Street
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