Death summons comes for Mrs C Lautenbach
Mrs. Charles Lautenbach longtime resident died suddenly Friday at her home 818 Liberty Street after a morning of normal activity. She attended Baptist services Sunday before her death and funeral services were held Monday afternoon under E V Goad. Her passing shocked the community as friends recalled her cheerful disposition and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lautenbach
Liberty Street
The
Baptist Church
E. V. Goad
Grant to Open Studio Saturday in Pella Iowa
Local residents will witness the Saturday opening of Ed B. Grant's newly remodeled photography studio over the post office in Pella. The facility features a large photo room with powerful lighting, a reception area, sleeping suites, and equipment for oil and water color work. Mrs. Grant plans bright green bath areas, and a special introductory offer will be announced for new customers.
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Iowa
Ed B. Grant
Pella
The
Chronicle
Main Street
Henry
Grant
Voina
Notice to Contractors for Webster School Boiler
The Board of Education invites bids to replace a steam boiler for the Webster school building. Specifications are on file in the secretary's office. Bids must be in the secretary by 4 p.m. November 26, 1929. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Peter Van Sittert, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Webster
Peter van Sittert
John G Klein aims for Sioux county pheasant buntings
John G Klein plans a trip to Sioux county this week to pursue pheasant buntings, and upon return may share pheasant stories rather than fish tales. Kuyper's Music offers new and used pianos at low prices, with stock recently received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Klein
Sioux County
Gome
Kuyper
City paving contract awarded to Stick & Dooley Co
At a special meeting of the city council Friday evening the contract for more than 2000 yards of paving was awarded to Stick & Dooley Construction Co. The bid of 2.419 per yard was two cents under Larson Construction Co. approval by the state highway commission is required. Work likely to start in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stick & Dooley Construction Co
State Highway, Commission
Larson Construction Co
Business Men Host Gala Hallowe'en Party in Inis City
The Business Men's club of Inis City held a two hour Hallowe'en social at the Baptist church parlors with wives and guests. Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner steered the program while Miss Marie Smit and KE. V. Goad spoke on organization. Guests enjoyed dimmed lighting, costumes, stunts, songs, and humorous anecdotes.
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Business Men's Club
Inis City
Baptist Church
World Wide Guild of the Church
Carl Aschenbrenner
Hallowe'en
Marie Smit
Elizabeth Graham
Knoxville
KE. V. Goad
Aschenbrenner
Dominic Jacobs
Photo men learn at Central Iowa Photographers club event
Steven Van Roekel of Ye Foto Shoppe joined Des Moines shooters at the Central Iowa Photographers club meeting in Des Moines last week. The gathering featured a film printing demo, a new picture forming formula, Townsend’s talk on photographic evolution, and a school on multi focal lenses for group shots.
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Steven van Roekel
Ye Foto Shoppe
Des Moines
Central
van Roekel
Pleasant Grove school memories and old teacher tales
The Pleasant Grove school two miles south of Pella is recalled with teacher and pupil names from 1847 onward. W W Simpkins wore a shawl as a coat and balanced science with astronomy while a stove pipe hat marked his look. The article lists officers, enrollment, buildings, and many families linked to the school’s early days.
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W. W. Simpkins
Teaor
Pleasant Grove
L. Hackert
Hackert
Holland
Pella
Neal Hackert
Art Hackert
Myrtle de Haas
Louis Hoksbergen
S. van Zee
van Zee
Govt
Hattie ,Harrison
Pear
Chronicle
L. Hackett
Simpkins
Hoe
Gerrit van Zee
Dick and
Johannus van Zee
Jake da Haan
Tone Grandia
W. Rouwenhorst
Mra
Matthew van Gorp
Mre
Dirk van Zee
Kryn van Ste
Geese Perform Unexpected City Concert At Night
A flock of wild geese settled over the city Monday evening and continued a persistent chorus that echoed from unknown sources. Residents speculated they mistook lights for water and tried to land, filling the night with their uncanny chatter.
Farm Bureau Banquet Set for December 3
Marion County Farm Bureau will hold a banquet in the college ladies dormitory on December 3. Charles Hearst president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will address the gathering, with farmers business people and the public invited. Hearst will discuss farm relief measures considered of high importance to the community.
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Presf - Legisla
Marion County Farm Bureau
Charles Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Destructive Fire Destroys Menninga Farm Barn and Outbuildings
A blaze started in a hollow tree at the William Menninga farm 11 miles north of Pella Saturday afternoon. The fire consumed a barn, cattle shed, hay stacks, and barn contents including hay grain harness and machinery, while the residence area remained untouched. Mrs. Menninga tried to fight the fire but fast spreading grass and leaves caused the flames to reach the barn. origin remains a mystery though cigarette remains carried by motorists are suspected.
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William Menninga
Blof
Captain Wilkins Keys Central Victory and Punting Power
Captain Wilkins of the Central grid team has been a key help this season. He scored three touchdowns in the season opener against Parsons and his punting and versatile play have steadied the squad. The paper notes he will be a major worry for St Ambrose in Davenport next Saturday.
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Capt. Wilkins
Central Gridders
Parsons
St. Ambrose
Davenport
Baptists Will Hear Convention Report
Members and friends of the Baptist church are invited to a Friday evening meeting at 7:80 o clock in the church parlors. The pastor will present an extended report on the recent Iowa Baptist State convention held at Davenport, highlighting much of interest to all attendees.
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Friends of the Baptist Church
Davenport
Mrs Van Horssen Celebrates 92nd Birthday in Bathmore
Mrs Adri Anna Marie Van Horssen marked her 92nd birthday this week in Bathmore Md at the Home of the Aged. She recalled immigrating from Holland to America with her family of eight siblings and 13 brothers and sisters. She described early American life, religious meetings led by Rev H P Scholte, and her long habit of knitting 24 handkerchiefs yearly for friends.
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Bathmore
Adri Anna Marie van Horssen
America
Holland
Baltimore
Pella
Pel
van Horssen
Oil Burner Lifts to Roof at J C Penney Store
Residents watched a derrick place a 1,000 gallon Electrol oil burner weighing half a ton onto the roof and rear of J C Penney. Described as the last word in oil burners, it auto heats with even temperature, saves coal, and promises cleaner operation and profits.
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J. C. Penney
H. L. Sherman
Des Moines
St. Louis
West Amsterdam School House Program Friday Evening
Notice for a program and pre supper at West Amsterdam school house on Friday evening November 8 with rain date the following night. Public invited. Miss Ora Van Rees is the teacher attached to the event.
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West Amsterdam
Ora van Rees
Oil prospects near Le Cocq farm spark town rumor
Frank Le Cocq and his brother Ike own 80 acres near Wichita Kansas where oil activity has surged. A nearby well produces 1700 barrels daily and four miles away 128 wells are active. Le Cocq recently leased the land for five years with potential ownership if oil is discovered.
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Frank le Cocq
Kansas
Mr. le Cocq
Ike
Wichita
le Cocq
Writing Cabinets Offered as Premium Prize
Subscriptions to the Pella Chronicle in club with the Farmer's Wife win writing cabinets stocked with pencils penholders and supplies for a year. Kids on rural routes 4 and 6 lead the rush with numerous entries and first prize winners Elliott Brouwer Dana Brouwer Lena Carico Arnold Bogaards Clarence Mol Clara Roorda and many others listed. Readers are invited to write in about how the prize helps with school work as cabinets go fast.
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The
Chronicle
Pella Chronicle
Elliott Brouwer
Franklin Street
Dana
Lena Carico
Arnold Bogaards
Clarence Mol
Clara Roorda
Dena Brouwer
Betty June Mulder
Esther van Houweling
John Vande Voort
Margaret Marie Vander Kieft
Ordella Grandia
Beulah Grandi
Jeanette Zwank
Wilma van Duren
Gary Heyveld
Nick van Maanen
Delores Lankolma
Pauline Hoogenakker
Viola Steenhoek
Cornelia Clement
Evelena van Hemert
Arthur de Cook
Mabel Longstraat
Lorrene Mennenga
Howard Borgman
Ralph Kuyper
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C. Lautenbach
Impress
Steve van Roekel
Girus
the Chronicle
Henry Goematt
Jerald Dyketra
John Schipp
Florence Hackett
Dorothy de Zwart
Leona Monster
Magdalena Schippers
Johanna Goemaat
Beulah Hobsburgen
Henry Monster
Paul Dykstra
Harold Kenning
Frances Schippers
Elmer Dykstra
Viola Dykstra
Ruth Hackert
Gladys Hoksburgen
Elizabeth van Scheinkhoven
Farm Bureau
Menninga
Baptists
Land of the Free
Frank LE Coco
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