Fatal Accident East of Pella Claims Fisher Life
E B Fisher of Des Moines died when his Ford touring car left U S Highway 63 between Pella and Oskaloosa, overturned after an embankment plunge. He was en route to visit relatives in Oskaloosa. The scene was shortly after 1 am with several locals aiding. The sheriff and coroner investigated. Fisher’s identity was confirmed by car registration and a letter from his Chicago daughter. The cause remains uncertain with theories of sleep, a rear tire blowout, or loss of control.
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U. S
Pella
Oskaloosa
E. B. Fisher
Des Moines
Herman Grootvelt
John Gezel
John Liter
Harry de Prenger
Frank Smith
Jeherks County
Fisher
Chicago
Heerema and De Kock dissolved grocery partnership
Pete Heerema and Gradus De Kock ended their United Grocery partnership on Tuesday. De Kock will buy Heerema out and run the Franklin Street store alone after October 1, while Heerema plans remain unclear.
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Pete Heerema
Gradus de Kock
United Grocery
Franklin Street
de Kock
Forby Family Returns to Pella from Arkansas
Mr and Mrs Frank Forby of Little Rock Arkansas former Pel la residents arrived in town late last week. They are caring for Mr Forbys motherless children and brought the children with them. They stopped at the F N Byram home on Oskaloosa Street and the two boys began school in Pella. They visited Mt Pleasant this week to see Mr Byram who is bedfast but improving in health and feeling better mentally.
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Frank Forby
Little Rock
Ark
Pella
Mr. Forby
Deep River
Iowa
Loraine Forby
Davenport
F. N. Byram
Oskaloosa
Forby
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Byram
Rozenberg Family Reunion at Willemsen Home
Members of the Rozenberg family held a picnic and reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs John Willemsen three miles southeast of Pella. A large number of relatives attended for a big picnic dinner and social gathering on a delightful day.
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Rozenberg
John Willemsen
Pella
M. E. Circle Picnic Fetes Local Members
Mrs. Ed Porter and Mrs. Len Kaldenberg hosted the M. E. Circle and families for a picnic supper at Porter home. A business meeting elected officers for the coming year: President Len Kaldenberg, Vice President A. H. Clark, Secretary Ed Porter, Treasurer Henry Brom.
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Ed Porter
Len. Kaldenberg
M. E. Circle
Len_Kaldenberg
A. H. Clark
Henry Brom
Bazaar at Old People's Home Friday sale of fancy work
The Ladies of the Old People's Home will hold a bazaar at the Home on Friday afternoon September 16 offering fancy work show cases and aprons. Everyone is invited. After the sale coffee will be served free of charge. COMMITTEE.
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Old People’s Home
For Sale Farms Near Sully Iowa
For sale listings offer farms of various sizes near Sully in the Holland settlement. Prospective buyers are urged to write James Engle in Newton, Iowa to express their wants. The text notes September as a perceived new year with a prompt to start budgeting if not already on a budget plan.
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Sully
Holland Settlement
James Engle
Newton
Iowa
Three Cars Mix It Friday Morning
On Friday morning three cars on south Main street blocked by a lime wagon caused a minor crash. The Franklin driver said brakes failed and others should assist, but no one was hurt. The Franklin, Ford, and Polk County car sustained rear and tire damage but remained drivable.
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South Main Street
Polk County
Mahaska County Ford
Mahaska County
Franklin
Thenklin
Ford
Local Man Sees Lindbergh as Guest of Chevrolet
Mr Morris Ver Meet of White Way Auto Co in Des Moines on Monday August 29 attended a meeting and banquet given by Chevrolet Motor Co to 72 Car Club members. The club requires 72 car sales from Aug 1 to July 31 to qualify and Iowa had 55 members. They toured Des Moines at company expense, saw Colonel Lindbergh land the Spirit of St Louis, visited the State Fair, and attended a banquet at Hotel Ft Des Moines with talks by Chevrolet officials and a special entertainers troupe. Des Moines zone deliveries rose from 9 748 in 1924 25 to 19 434 in 1926 27 and 25 ee Sats cars were delivered that day. The program was led by W F Perogen Promotion Manager of the Des Moines Zone.
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Morris Ver
White Way Auto Co
Des Moines
Chevrolet Motor Company
72 Car Club
Chevrolet
Iowa
Colonel Libergh
Spirit of
W. F. Perogen
Public Schools Opened Monday in Local District
Teachers and students returned to classrooms amid heat and adjustments. Enrollment rose in most grades, with notable increases in country pupils entering the high school. Improvements include building painting, a new floor in the high school shower room, and care of the high school flowers. Enrollment totals: Lincoln 215, Webster 253, High School 182, total 661. Amidon released football schedule with dates and opponents.
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Lincoln
Webster
Lincoln School
Miss Viersen
Miss Verheul
Miss Papma
Ohland
Vander’ Pol
M. Verheul
Webster School
High School
Constantine Bros. Unveils Refitted Ice Cream Parlor at Pella
Constantine Bros. announce the grand opening of their enlarged and redecorated ice cream parlor on the east side of Pella's square. The redesigned room seats eighty for dining, features fourteen booths and a near hundred capacity with modern electric lighting and dark oak furnishings by George Heeren. The interior work by Harold Sack guarantees quality. Opening day is Saturday September 10 with roses for visiting ladies.
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Constantine Bros. Pella
Pella
George Heeren
Mr. Heeren
Harold Sack
Constantine Bros
Four Teachers In One Pella Family
The Van Zee family of Pella stands out with four daughters and a son all pursuing teaching. George Van Zee just left for Houston to teach at a college after years in Tennessee. Lily works in a Washington government department. Pearl teaches at Clarinda Junior College, Jessie at Tipton Junior College, and Florence teaches in Madrid public schools. All trained at Central College. mother was a teacher and proud of her children's careers.
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D. P. van Zee
Pella
George
Houston
Texas
Tennessee
Lily
Washington, D. C
Pearl
Clarinda
Iowa
Jessie
Tipton
Florence
Madrid
Central College
Another Car of Hogs Brings Fairly Good Price
Me Dicleman, manager of the Farmers Union Shipping Association, consigned a car of hogs from farmers near town to the Chicago market last week. The hogs were sold Wednesday by the Farmers Union Live Stock Commission, with farmer ownership of the sales agency at the Stock Yards. Owners listed include Pete Steenwyk, M A Van Haaften, Arie Vink, Gerrit Visser, Will Van Hemert, Marion Van Hemert, John Van Ee and Mrs E Van Houweling. The hog market was strong to 15e higher Wednesday, the top price going to a consignor.
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D! Dicleman
Farmers Union Shipping Association
Chicago
Farmers Union Live Stock Commission
Pete Steenwyk
M. A. van Haaften
Arie Vink
Gerrit Visser
Will van Hemert
Marion van Hemert
John
WM George of Galesburg Dies Suddenl y
Friends in Pella learned of the sudden death of Wm George of Galesburg on Wednesday afternoon. He collapsed while talking with visiting relatives, apparently from heart failure. He was a son of James George of Oskaloosa and had spoken of a daughter ready for high school. He leaves two daughters and one son. his wife died recently. The family had moved back to Town about four years ago after living in Montana. Funeral details are unavailable.
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Pella
Wm. George
Galesburg
Mr. George
George
James George
Oskaloosa
Montana
Marysville Homecoming Set For Saturday and Sunday
A postal card announces Marysville homecoming on September 10 and 11, second annual event after last year’s one day celebration. Marysville, settled in 1843, was once a key trading town with mills and a woolen factory, connected by nearby rail and freight routes. The town’s coal mines declined in recent decades, yet descendants of Pennsylvania Dutch settlers remain. Last year’s attendees reported a good time, and this year’s promises to follow suit.
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Marysville
Pella
Knoxville
Marion
Monroe
Hamilton
Attica
Pay Your Taxes County Treasurer Visits Pella Next Week
The county treasurer will be in Pella with appearances at the Pella National Bank on September 13 and 14 and at the Security State Bank on September 15 and 16 to collect taxes.
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Pella
Pella National Bank
Security State Bank
Christian Union Moves to Amsterdam Services
The Christian Union congregation, led by Rev. N. D. Gordon, leaves Pella M. E. church after a year and resumes biweekly meetings at Amsterdam school buildings. The next service is September 18 at West Amsterdam and East Amsterdam schools, with a baptizing service on the Des Moines River after the afternoon worship near the bridge.
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Christian Union
Pella M. E
N. D. Gordon
Indianola
Amsterdam
West Amsterdam
East Amsterdam
Des Moines
Tin care guidance for tarnish and burnt food
Tin darkens with use and the tarlike film protects it. Avoid scouring tins just to brighten them. When food dries or burns on tin utensils, heat a weak soda solution in the pan, then wash thoroughly to remove residue.
George Van Gorkom Receives Promotion
Friends and old schoolmates of George Van Gorkom will be glad to learn he has been promoted by the Oppenheimer Alsop Company of Oskaloosa. He has served seven years in the rug department and later in the furniture department, now appointed manager of the entire furniture department replacing A W Palensky who resigned.
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George van Gorkom
Oppenheimer-Alsop Company
Oskaloosa
A. W. Palensky
George
Beatrice Woods Birthday Party Near Des Moines River Bridge
A Saturday evening party celebrated Miss Beatrice Woods turning twenty one at her home area near the Knoxville and Pella Des Moines River bridge. Guests included Johanna Mae Schakel Nora Lark Harvey Mary Rumbaugh Henrietta Christine Terlouw Dena Elizabeth Van Veen Lena Schakel Iva Tanner Ruth Woods Arie Schakel Charles Van Veen Drewry Tanner Lloyd Woods Herbert Rumbaugh Dave Terlouw Pete Miedema Mr and Mrs John Schakel Jr Mr and Mrs Guy Webb and Mr and Mrs Jake Schakel. Refreshments were served and games were played as they enjoyed the occasion and departed late.
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Beatrice Woods
Knoxville and
Pella Des Moines River
Johanna Mae Schakel
Nora Lark
Harvey
Mary Rumbaugh
Henrietta
Christine Terlouw
Dena
Elizabeth van Veen
Lena Schakel
Iva Tanner
Ruth Woods
Arie Schakel
Charles van Veen
Drewry Tanner
Lloyd Woods
Herbert Rumbaugh
Dave Terlouw
Attica Fox Hunt in Attica Iowa September event
The Central Iowa Fox Hunters Association plans a week long fox chase from September 25 to October 1, one and a half miles south of Attica. The event features fox chasing, dog races, horseshoe pitching, daily dances, pony races, fiddling, a chicken fry on September 30, tent camping, a dog park for about 60 dogs, and refreshment stands.
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Central Iowa Fox Hunters’ Association
Attica
Students return to Central College amid renewed city life
Central College opened this week marking the return after a three month absence. Enrollment days on Monday and Tuesday brought students to the campus. A first assembly in the college chapel featured President Wesselink hosting Dr. S. C. Nettinga who spoke on an inspiring theme. New teachers were introduced and music provided by J. L. Strachan and Mary Taylor Liggett. Receptions by Christian associations began as new students arrived from far and near, including some from foreign countries. Routine work is expected to start smoothly by week’s end.
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Central College
Wesselink
S. C. Nettinga
Western Theological Seminary
Holland
Michigan
J. L. Strachan
Mary Taylor Liggett
Jean Kuyper
Vander Linden Family Reunion Held At Nollen Farm
Descendants of Luke Vander Linden gathered at Walter Nollen’s farm grove west of town on September 1 for a reunion attended by 108 of 140 invited. A hearty gathering featured a large picnic dinner as a highlight with most attendees from Pella and nearby areas Prairie City and Leighton.
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Luke Vander Linden
Walter Nollen
Town
Pella
Prairie City
Leighton
Pella Considers New Oil Station and City Projects
The Pella city council discussed a Wapello Oil Company plan to build an oil station on the Schulte lot across from the square, referring the petition to a committee. They reported 6892 feet of new water main and a treasurer balance of 14,972.61 with bills paid to 6,959.91. The council approved painting the city office front and heating repairs, granted 25 for fire department members’ Ames course, and debated street grading with McGregor Brothers, offering half the cost and potential refund conditions.
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Wapello Oil Company
Ottumwa
Schulte
Gerrit Rapp
Schreiner
Fire Department
Ames
McGregor Brothers
Schalte Heights
Beginning New Service for the Handy Man
The Chronicle announces a weekly service of plans and drawings for home projects suited to handy men. Readers will learn to build items like a work bench smoking stand kitchen stool sewing cabinet and other workshop and shop projects for home use.
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the Chronicle
England
Pella Tennis Club Defeats Knoxville In First Match
Pella Tennis Club edged Knoxville in a home opening match with Kuyper Tysseling Baron Vander Ploeg all winning in close singles. Doubles saw Kuyper Vander Ploeg Watson Brobst and Baron Tysseling Collins McMasters prevail in straight sets.
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Pella Tennis Club
Knoxville
Pella
Des Moines
Kuyper
Tysseling
Baron
Vander Ploeg
Watson
Brobst
Collins
McMasters
Father of Dr Lowrey seeks contact with son believed deranged
The father of Dr C E Lowry, who joined the Pella Legion post from Harvey last winter and has cashed checks in western states, writes Adjutant Van Sittert asking to reach his son. He is a Centerville grocer and says news of a return would bring relief to both him and the mother.
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C. E. Lowry
Pella Legion Post
Harvey
Adjutant van Sittert
Pella Post
Mr. Lowrey
Centerville
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