Gas franchise to be submitted for Pella voters
The Cedar Rapids firm Central States Electric proposes piping gas from Knoxville to Pella. City officials heard John A. Reed and E. H. Collins present data and letters from other Iowa towns. The council set a committee review for a franchise ordinance to be based on the company's form and discussed meeting with the company at the September 21 meeting.
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Central States Electric Company of
Cedar Rapids
Pella
Knoxville
John A. Reed
Reed
E. H. Collins
Iowa
Minnesota
Iowa Falls
Fairfield
Oelwein
Atlantic
Mt. Pleasant
Central States Electric Co
Women’s Federated Club Season Opener Picnic Report
The Women’s Federated Club opened the season with a park picnic at Our New Park. President presided as Mrs. H. C Payne spoke on Iowa’s beginnings Indians of Iowa and pronunciation. A grand picnic supper followed for members, husbands, and friends. The club highlighted park-work by Mrs. J. C. Mitten and the Park Commission including walk installations in South Park. Afterward attendees collected leftovers and left ten cents for coffee trimming as they headed home.
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Federated’ Club
H. C Payne
Iowa
Park Commission
J. C. Mitten
South Park
Electric Workman Survives 2200-Volt Shock in Pella
C Foster, recently moved from Tama and city electric worker, stood in water and grabbed a live 2200 volt wire. He was thrown to the ground but not burned, though his body remained stiff with limited movement. Fellow workers and Dr. Carpenter treated him at Jake Cornelius' battery shop and at home, with recovery expected.
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C. Foster
Pella
Tama
Jake Cornelius
Carpenter
Farmers Union Buys Building in Pella
The Farmers Union of Pella bought the Opera House building from Neal Kersbergen for 9000 dollars. C Dieleman, shipping agent, says the union will move in near year start to gain space for growing business, storage for machinery and merchandise, with no immediate plan to greatly enlarge stock. The former occupant was John Wynberg's produce business, now moved across the road to near the Chronicle office.
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Farmers Union of
Pella
C. Dieleman
Opera House
Neal Kersbergen
John Wynberg
Wynberg
Chronicle Office
Farm Bureau
Dieseman
The
Farmers Union
County Treasurer Plans Tax Collection in Pella
The County Treasurer will be in Pella next week to collect taxes. He will be at Security State Bank on Tuesday and Wednesday September 14 and 15 and at Pella National Bank on Thursday and Friday September 16 and 17.
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Pella
Security State Bank
Pella Gas Franchise Contingent on Voter Approval
The passage describes negotiating a contract that, if approved by voters and the council as an ordinance, would grant the company a franchise to operate in Pella. If sale of the gas product succeeds, the city gains gas fuel. if not, only the company bears the expense.
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Pella
Farm Speakers Heard Tuesday At County Memorial
A good sized audience gathered at the County Memorial Building Tuesday evening to hear talks on agricultural subjects by representatives of the farm bureau. County Agent Jones and Professor MacDonald spoke on Marion County agriculture and the history of farming. Charles B. Hurst of Cedar Falls, president of the state farm bureau, outlined purposes and benefits of local, county, and state farm organizations. He cited tax relief efforts, potential income tax issues, and road bond plans, stressing united farmer action and the social educational value of these groups.
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County Memorial
Farm Bureau
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Peter Tysseling
Jones
Marion County
Professor MacDonald
State Agricultural College
Agricultural College
MacDonald
Charles B. Hurst
Cedar Falls
The
Hurst
Pella
State Board of Equalization
Iowa
State Farm Bureau
Hammill
National Congress
Sheriff Leads Detour Traffic Rescue on Pella Road
A clogged detour near the Marion county line prompted Sheriff A E Mateer to notify County Engineer R H Tumy and state highway engineers. A truckload of engineers dispatched. about a hundred cars were stranded but traffic was cleared as crews widened the detour and grading outfits moved in to reduce mud hazards. A paving project will soon finish the link from Oskaloosa to Des Moines.
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Pella Road
Marion County
Seitoagus
Teagg
A. E. Mateer
R. H. Tumy
Cemedy
White Way
Pella
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Miss Virginia Klein Celebrates 13th Birthday Party
Miss Virginia Klein celebrated her thirteenth birthday Saturday afternoon inviting about twenty girl friends for games and refreshments served by Mrs. Klein. All attendees reported a very enjoyable time.
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Virginia Klein
Farmer unity and tariff debate sparks political friction
Mr Hurst defends protective tariff and argues for farm relief through organized action to pressure Congress while opposing free trade. He cites unequal protection for agriculture versus manufacturing finance and transport, calling for cross- sectional support beyond party lines despite audience applause and unclear shifts in Democratic views.
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Congress
Hurst
Pella
Bogaards Family Reunion Held Monday Afternoon
The Bogaards family reunion, postponed from September 4 due to heavy rains, was held Monday at 3 p.m. in Paul Vermeer’s grove with about fifty relatives. Reading, talks, and songs filled the program before refreshments. The group plans a yearly gathering as the 150-family tie grew stronger. Arie D. Bogaards and Neal B. Bogaards joined the committee.
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Bogaards
Orange City
Paul Vermeer
Arie D. Bogaards
Neal B. Bogaards
Dirk Bogaards
Sewer Work Settlement Reaches City Council
A bonding company representative for Redd and Tomaso, Omaha sewer contractors, met city council Tuesday evening and resolved disputes over minor items. The firm assumed responsibility for disputed matters, clearing acceptance of the work and enabling use of the new sewer with time for connections before winter.
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Redd & Tomaso
Omaha
Pella
Cousell En
Druggist as more than merchant in Pella ad series
A Pella newspaper feature explains that Iowa druggists are trained professionals, not mere shopkeepers. It outlines state requirements: schooling, a state board exam, and licensure, underscoring the druggist’s role in public health and trust within the community.
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Pella
Iowa
Women attend Woodrow Washer demonstration at Vogelaar store
A large crowd, including men, gathered at Vogelaar Hardware in Pella for a Woodrow Washing Machine lecture by Charles Haddon Fitz. He demonstrated actual washing, touting machine superiority as residents asked many questions about the wringer. A word-building contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Bensink, Mrs. Meninga, Mrs. Van Zante, and Miss Keuning, with all attendees receiving soap bars.
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Vogelaar Hardware and Implement
Chronicle
Charles Haddon Fitz
Woodrow Washing Machine Company
Vogelaar
Woodrow
Pella
Fitz
Wm. Bensink
John S. Meninga
D. C. van Zante
Lena Keuning
Mission Society Meeting Reports Mexican Conditions
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Second Reformed Church met at President Mrs H M Bruins home on September 8 to study Conditions in Mexico and outline the year’s work. Plans included a 50th birthday celebration next June and hosting The Women's Conference on the 21st. Encouraging reports from officers preceded a luncheon and adjournment with renewed enthusiasm for future work.
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Womans Missionary Society of the
Second Reformed Church
H. M. Bruins
Mexico
Band Has Enjoyable Visit at Leighton
The Pella Band performed in Leighton on Thursday with the Chamber of Commerce providing cars and a bandstand. Despite threatening weather, country attendees were few, yet the crowd applauded warmly. After the concert, the band joined friends at the Masonic hall for a lavish spread. The gathering, described as the greatest treat of the season, ended as rain began. Harry Awtry and Mrs. Awtry visited Pella this week.
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Pella
Leighton
Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Hall
Harry Awtry
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
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State Fair
Vogelaar’s
Mission Society
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