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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1924
Page
7
The Chronicle concludes a large reader subscription contest in Pella and Marion County with a Buick car grand prize and many new readers joining. Winners are announced after a tied race, with awards given by judges under campaign rules. J. T. Emerson serves as Campaign Manager.
Capital City Coal Company mine near Otley reopened under new management. J R Hadley opens office in Stubenrauch building to take orders and adjust coal qualities. He expects to employ many workers from Pella, aiming to revive local coal supply and boost Pella business.
Fremont rolled over Pella High last Friday 27 to 6 as Fremont averaged 165 pounds per player and exposed Pella’s line through the game. Pella scored on a Wormhoudt to Rysdam pass and nearly added another wide counter before Rowenhorst was forced out of bounds.
The Chronicle prints a Republican digest of Montaville Flowers speech at the Memorial building. He argues Europe’s postwar unrest tests US democracy, urges party rule and majority government, and defends strong two party governance as essential to Americanism. He warns against independents and third parties and emphasizes principles over expediency.
The Grand Parade assembles at the High School for a 7 30 start. It proceeds up Main Street turning at Central Park and returns along the park to East Franklin Street where stunts are held. The Pella band and Legion Drum Corps lead with red flares. Prizes awarded for best costumes and a candy box for the first to find the Grand Gezook.
Bert Weyers of Waechter Lumber yard had a close call Friday when lighting leaves. After piling leaves and pouring gasoline, embers reactivated fire and exploded. he turned away just before the blast, suffering burns to his arms and head but returning to work early the following week.
The Holland Meat Market has been purchased by Wm. Van Wely of Monroe and leased to Beerends Bros. of this city. Pella men L. J. Beerends and his brother Louis bring farming and judging expertise to maintain the store’s high standard and raise its prestige through their energy and industry.
The Pella banks will be closed all day November 11 in observance of Armistice Day. Institutions involved include Pella National Bank and Security State Bank.
The Chronicle thanks new subscribers and generous gift subs, invites readers to resubscribe when their term ends, and asks to send discontinuation notices. It asks locals to share neighborhood news, weddings, and social events to enrich the paper and make it a permanent home feature.
A hometown candidate thanks supporters in Pella for their loyalty after an election, stating the loss was not due to friends and praising the community's encouragement as he continues to pursue livelihood at home despite a handicap.
John D. Denison former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor spoke at a LaFollette meeting in the high school gym to a large crowd. He attacked both parties noting deflation blamed on a Wilson era federal reserve board and criticized the last Democratic convention. He pressed Republican faults including tax policy and Veterans Bureau issues while praising some Democratic positions and the McNary Haugen bill opposition. Continued on page 7.
The Chronicle office was the center of interest in Pella Saturday as solicitors worked the big subscription campaign to win the Buick Six automobile grand prize. The car drew crowds while ballots were counted at eight, revealing Mrs Mensch as the leader and winner, with Ted King second and Theo LeCocq third.
Bud Dennis, turning 25, was surprised by colleagues from Pella Motor Co and friends in a social gathering. He enjoyed a cheerful evening with refreshments and insists he does not mind aging if birthdays bring such surprises.
Mrs Veda Mensch expresses gratitude to subscribers and supporters who helped her win the Chronicle subscription contest grand prize. She credits encouragement and assistance from many friends as essential to her success and notes the prize was worth the effort.
The notice lists polling sites in Pella for the general election on November 4 1924. Ward 1 uses City Hall 606 Main Street Ward 2 at City Office 717 Main Street Ward 8 at American Legion Building 829 881 Broadway Ward 4 at Office of Auto Service Co 622 Oskaloosa Street.
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