Woodrow denies statements by George Gibson
The Woodrow Washing Machine plant disputes charges by George Gibson about salary, resignation, and shop management. Minutes from the July 9 meeting show Gibson was deemed unable to manage the shop and production costs were too high, prompting the board to consider removing him unless he would resign or adapt.
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Pella Press
George Gibson
Woodrow
Des Moines Register
Gibson
Woodrow Company
Register
The
Chronicle
P. H. van Gorp
Ross Schakel Transfers to Keokuk from Rock Island Depot
Ross Schakel leaves his ten year post as first truck operator at the Rock Island passenger depot in Pella for a transfer to Keokuk. The Rock Island trims staff at Pella, shifting duties to C. F. Dykstra and signaling broader cuts across the system. Schakel plans no immediate move for his family, while friends extend best wishes. Mrs. C A Randall and Robert arrive from Georgetown, Colorado to visit Mrs. Vander Zyl.
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Ross Schakel
Keokuk
Rock Island
Pella
C. F. Dykstra
Schakel
Des Moines
Bargain Day in Pella 1910 Chronicle flashback
A look back to September 3 1910 lists several Pella discounts such as Blommers Mill flour at 1 50 a bag Two Vans shoes from 1 35 to 3 15 Vander Ploeg bread 7 loaves 25 cents Van Gorp and Ver Meer round steak 9 cents a pound Wielaard soap 7 bars 25 cents H Jaarsma Holland biscuits four dozen 26 cents and Wormhoudt clothing overalls 64 cents.
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Maggie
Chronicle
Pella
Blommers
Vander Ploeg
van Gorp
Ver Meer
Wielaard’s
H. Jaarsma
Wormhoudt
No Hard Times At Overall Factory
J. G. Klein stated on Monday that the Pella Overall plant is running at full force after a slow season. Orders are pouring in and production of overalls and shirts is steady, with customers from 20 years ago returning and new buyers being added weekly.
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Pella
J. G. Klein
Ditch Blasting Draws Big Crowd Near Pella Farm
Farmers and locals watched ditch blasting demonstrations on the J. Boot farm northwest of Pella led by H V Wolstenholme of Chicago with DuPont Power Co and C L Reifsnyder of Ottumwa. Seventy five holes used with 225 sticks of dynamite created a four foot by ten foot ditch, soil conditions limiting a single long blast. Photographs were taken for the Chronicle.
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J. ©. Boot
Pella
H. V. Wolstenholme
Chicago
DuPont Power Co
C. L. Reifsnyder
Iowa Sales C
Ottumwa
Towa
Poweshiek
Wolstenholme
Chronicle
Reifsnyder
the Chronicle
Classis of Pella To Hold Meeting In 1930 Session
The Classis of Pella will meet in regular fall session at 9 30 a m September 16 1930 in Central Reformed church Oskaloosa Iowa. Send entertainment requests to Rev George Muyskens 815 Second avenue East Oskaloosa Iowa. Send aid requests to Rev John Wesselink D D Pella Iowa. Classical assessments must be paid in full at this meeting. Rev H C Jacobs will preach the sermon at the evening service. GEORGE HANKAMP Stated Clerk.
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Pella
D. V
Central Reformed
H. C. Jacobs
George Hankamp
Marion County Exhibit Impresses At Des Moines Fair
At the state fair in Des Moines several Pella residents praised the Marion County display by Knoxville high school. The manual training department presented a dark wood inlaid furniture set with chairs and small tables, described as very beautiful.
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Des Moines
Knoxville High School
Manual Training Department
New Bus Schedule Beginning Sept 1
Public notice announces a new reduced bus timetable effective September 1, 1930. Details and complete schedules available by contacting Hotel Pella. 85-36
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Pella
Old Settlers of Mahaska To Meet in Oskaloosa
The Mahaska County Old Settlers association holds its annual meeting at the Masonic Opera House in Oskaloosa on Wednesday September 17 with program opening at 1 30 p m The event invites all including younger generations to recall childhood memories and honor pioneer settlers Old Chief Mahaska will greet attendees in full regalia and a Chamber of Commerce noon meal will provide free coffee and tables with attendees bringing their own dishes and supplies
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Mahaska County
Old Settlers’ Association
Masonic Opera House
Oskaloosa
Occasio
Mahaska
Chamber of Commerce
Steer Also Wins at State Fair
James Reese of Pleasantville wins first prize steer at the Iowa state fair amid strong competition. The steer, purchased from C T Van Lint of Littyton Stow Farms on September 1, 1929, earns credit for Reese and Marion county. The Chicago Drovers Journal notes a big white steer tied to Cudahy, selling for 12.75.
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James Reese
Pleasantville
C. T. van Lint
Littyton Stow Farms
Cudahy
Shintons Give Up Hotel Cafe at Pella Coffee Shop
The Pella Coffee Shop formerly run by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCoy was leased to Mr. and Mrs. Will Shinton but will not reopen unless a new lessee is found. The building has been renovated and is offered for rent, while Ira N. Curtis advertises the dining room and kitchen for rent furnished. Shinton’s departure surprises locals. Woodrow plant foreman Mr. Shinton may have left a good location unused. The shop's patrons hope it will continue under proper management.
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Pella
Ralph McCoy
Will Shinton
Ira N. Curtis
The
Chronicle
McCoys
Shintons
Shinton
Woodrow Plant
Automobile Gift Is Appreciated in Dulce Note
Dulce New Mexico August 18 1980 a note from Hendrina Hospers expresses gratitude for gifts toward a new Ford coupe. She plans to use the car on mercy errands to reach Jicarilla Apache homes and bring a Christian message.
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Dulce
New Mexico
Friends of the Indians
Jesus Christ
Hendrina Hospers
Spend a Daily Dime for Prosperity Across America
The piece argues wealth is constant while circulation stops, urging individuals to boost buying by increasing daily expenditures by ten cents. It claims a nationwide uplift could revive business within a month, estimating a $13 million daily surge and nearly $100 million monthly, touting the idea as a profitable nationwide fad.
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America
Mistaken Youths Shot After Car Stop Remembered
Two Oskaloosa youths Dale Ferree and Walter Kimbley were hit by buckshot when a man guarding a watermelon patch opened fire as they drove east of Eddyville around 12:30 Friday morning. James Fowler and Rex Easter escaped. Ferree and Kimbley were treated at Mercy hospital for shotgun injuries to face arm leg and shoulder. The windshield was shattered and the left side of the Model T was sprayed with shot. The assailant reportedly mistook the boys for prior patch raiders.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Dale Ferree
Walter Kimbley
Eddyville
James Fowler
Rex Easter
Ferree
Kimbley
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Farm Residence Burned to Ground Near Pella Iowa
A farm dwelling belonging to A. H. Van Haaften was destroyed by fire Tuesday around 3:00 PM about five miles northeast of Pella on Route 6. Neighbors could not save the building or contents, insured for about half the estimated loss of 3000 to 4000 dollars.
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A. H. van Haaften
Pella
van Haaften
Ben Braafhart Opens Harness Shop in Oxford
Ben Braafhart of Oxford has leased the Davis Harness shop and announces his opening in the Republican. He and his wife will occupy rooms above the harness and shoe store, with one son a high school freshman. He plans a complete stock of harness and will offer work and dress shoes soon plus harness and shoe repair.
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Ben Braafhart
Oxford
Davis Harness
Brafhart
Braafhart
John Braafhart
Pella
Card of thanks for kindness after father C. De Geu's illness
The children thank friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their father C. De Geu.
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C. de Geu
City Plans New Sewerage System Installation
State Sanitary Engineer Wieters from Des Moines reviewed the local sewerage. He advised the existing septic tank is inefficient and a new system should be installed. City council voted to investigate other city systems and push for a new tank by early spring, at an estimated cost of 30 000 to 50 000 dollars, with a trip to Albia planned to study options.
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Wieters
Des Moines
Weiters
Board of Health
Albia
Disturbers Of Peace Are Fined $19.85
Police report a disturbance at Jake Cornelius’s residence involving C W Teeters. Both Cornelius and Teeters were charged with disturbing the peace. Cornelius posted bail and Teeters was jailed, later paying his fine after a court hearing was set.
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Donnie
Jake Cornelius
Cornelius
C. W. Teeters
Teeters
Dennis
de Haan
Mahaska County
Knoxville
Guthrie Center Car Stealing Incident In Vacation Season
Renaud Rysdam, working in Guthrie Center during vacation, had his Ford car stolen Friday night while spending the night en route to Sidney where he will coach at the high school next year. The car was found at noon Saturday parked in a corn field three miles from Guthrie Center. the trunk with his clothes was missing but the car was otherwise intact.
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Renaud Rysdam
Guthrie Center
Sidney
Diamond Jubilee Program At Raritan Ill Preserved
Rev Murray Steinkamp, visiting parents Mr and Mrs John Steincamp, provided the Jubilee program for the Reformed Church Diamond Jubilee in Raritan Illinois held Aug 19. The event featured congregational singing, special music, and addresses by Dr W J Van Kersen Rev F B Mansen Rev Joshua Hoogbaam and the church pastor. Rev Steinkamp’s parents attended the ceremonies.
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Murray Steinkamp
John Steincamp
the Reformed Church
Raritan, Ill
W. J. van Kersen
F. B. Mansen
Joshua’ Hoogbaam
Porter Grove Cemetery Election Notice
The Porter Grove Cemetery Association will hold its annual election on Tuesday September 9 at 1 00 p m at the cemetery to elect one trustee for three years to succeed John P De Cook and handle other important business. Alex de Geest, Secy.
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Porter Grove
Notice of Insurance Office Move at Jelsma & Son
A notice states the insurance office has relocated from the home to the room at Cree Jaarsma's Bakery located at 35-31 J. 8. Jelsma and Son remain the establishing firm.
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Cree Jaarsma’s Bakery
Jelsma & Son
Still Better Corn Is Coming In
Paul Lynhorst visited the office on Wednesday and presented four ears of corn, two yellow and two red, grown on his son William Synhorst’s farm near Gibson. The farm is owned by Mr Synhorst and son. The region’s season produced superior corn, with road-side fields near New Sharon and Jarron showing improved quality.
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Paul Lynhorst
William Synhorst
Gibson
Mr. Synhorst
Here
New Sharon
Jarron
Death Calls Mrs Rosie Terpstra in Kilduff
Mrs Rosie Terpstra 81 died at 12 45 am Thursday at her daughter Mrs C B Dick’s home in Kilduff following five weeks of bedrest. Funeral at 1 pm tomorrow at the Dick home, then services at the Methodist church in Galesburg. Burial in Hewitt Cemetery. Survived by four sons Watson H D Albert and Martin Terpstra two daughters C B Dick and B A Romans 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Pallbearers named Forest Harold Leslie Bud Jesse and Harold Schnug.
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Newton Daily News
Rosie Terpstra
Pella
Killduff
the Daily News
C. B. Dick
Kilduff
Galesburg
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hewit Cemetery
Terpstra
Friesland
Holland
John
Rosa’ Napkin
United States
Red Rock
Marion County
Don W. Terpstra
Mortuary notices for Mrs Flaugh and Cornie De Goey junior
R A Awtry received word Tuesday of the death of Mrs William Flaugh of near Reasnor at 8 30 AM She was 87 8 10 Surviving are two sons A C Flaugh and Fred Flaugh and two daughters Mrs Ross and Mrs McCarty Funeral at the home of her son Friday at 9 00 AM then to Dexter IA For Cornie De Goey Jr a Mahaska county hospital patient he has intestinal flu with high fever and doctors hold hope for recovery after two weeks of serious illness.
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R. A. Awtry
William Flaugh
A. C. Flaugh
Reasnor
Reasner
Fred Flaugh
New York City
Ross
Dysart
Town
McCarty
Friesburg
N. Dak
Dexter
Iowa
Cornie de Goey
Cornie, Jr
Mahaska Cou Ty Hospital
How To Im prove Business
Calvin Coolidge argues that unemployment stems from weak demand as the able buy less than they can. He notes vast wealth exists but consumer power is underused, urging employed people to spend and pay debts to stimulate healthy commerce and mutual exchange of goods.
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Calvin Coolidge
Car Ditch On Gravel Ends in Tragic Death for Teen Girl
A Cadilac phaeton overturned on gravel on highway 63 near Prairie City killing a 15 year old girl instantly. Her mother suffered multiple injuries and was transported to a Prairie City hotel for care. The father, Walter A Summers, of Columbia, Mo., was following in another car. The car was badly damaged and later towed from the scene by a service car from the LaMaster Summers garage. The family had been vacationing in Minnesota.
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Walter A. Summers
Columbia
Prairie City
Tickets For Play Selling Fast At Local High School
Tickets for the play Aunt Lucia at the high school auditorium show fast advance sales due to a strong local cast and quality entertainment. Promoters say coaching ensures clear sight and sound throughout the house. The show has been a hit elsewhere and proceeds partially benefit the College Ladies Auxiliary.
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Lucia
Colege Ladies Auxiliary
Oskaloosa Baptists Hold Annual Association Meeting
The Oskaloosa Baptist association met in Oskaloosa with 102 enrolled. Floyd Knight and Alva Randall led devotions, Rev Ralph T. Nordlund preached on We Are Witnesses. Officers were elected, women’s work discussed, prize essays read, and next year set for Eldon. Meals were provided by the hosting church. Offenders will be prosecuted.
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Oskaloosa Baptist Association
Oskaloosa
Pella
Floyd Knight
Ralph T. Nordlund
Missionary Societies
World Wide Guild
John Firth
Assam
Frank Anderson
J. F. Catlin
Town Baptist Convention
C. J. Morrow
Ottumwa
Eldon
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W. A. Bogaards
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