Central College marks 70th anniversary with Jewett talk
Friday's chapel program at Central College honored George A. Jewett of Des Moines for his 80th birthday and his long Civil War era ties to the school. Jewett, born Sept. 9, 1847 at Red Rock, recalled moving to Pella, attending classes, and the old college bell’s history. He praised Central’s influence, noted his donations, and spoke of returning to help plant trees and support commencements. E. C. Towne of Des Moines and President Wesselink joined brief remarks. John Hackett remained in Osceola Hospital for a minor operation and was expected home soon.
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Central College
George A. Jewett
Des Moines
Jewett
Central
E. C. Towne
Wesselink
Marion County
Red Rock
Pella
Big Ben
London
College
Washington Street
Benfry
Mr. Jewett
Ruckmans
Joe
John
Bent
Union Army
Philomathian Literary Society
Sumners
Ryans
Prairie City
D. C. A. Stoddard
E. 0. Towne
Fame of Woodrow Washer Reaches Distant Land
The Woodrow Washing Machine Company received an order for a Model 20 machine to Prague from an electric company. The buyer saw the Woodrow at a New York fair and proposed quantities with price and terms inquiries. Prague, capital of Bohemia, is now part of Czechoslovakia in southeastern Europe after the war.
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Woodrow Washing Machine Company
Prague
Woodrow
New York
Bohemia
Europe
Czecho- Slovakia
Pella High School Adopts Early Start Due To Heat
The Pella high school moved to a 7:00 a m start time and noon dismissal after heat kept students on a half day Friday and Monday. Officials say the schedule may stay if weather remains hot and younger children found seven o clock start too early.
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Pella
Royal Candy Co. Ice Cream Day Draws Big Crowds
The Royal Candy and Ice Cream Manufacturing Company opened its refitted parlor to long lines and big trade. Over 800 roses were given to visiting ladies and many men joined in the celebration. The day drew groups and parties seeking dainty refreshments. The Eastern Star chapter held its Monday meeting there, about thirty attended despite the heat, enjoying ice cream and cake at the close.
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Royal Candy and Ice Cream Manufacturing Company
Eastern Star
Royal
Central football squad trains for Des Moines opener
The Central team trains nightly under Gooch Douthitt with captain Ver Steeg and players Kerr Phillips Alsip Giles Tandy returning. Freshman Andy Butts also rejoins. Two weeks remain before the September 24 game at Des Moines U, followed by a busy schedule including a November 11 homecoming vs Western Union and games at Penn Parsons Ellsworth Upper Iowa Iowa Wesleyan Graceland St Ambrose.
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Gooch Douthirt
Ver Steeg
Kerr
Phillips
Alsip
Giles
Tandy
Andy Butts
Des Moines
Douthitt
Western Union
Penn
Parsons
Ellsworth
Upper Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan
Graceland
St. Ambrose
Mahaska County Farmer Has Ripe Seed Corn
E. B. Ten Brook, farming in White Oak township near Cedar, reports corn nearly ready for harvest this week. Planted early May, it has progressed well with good growth. He operates two fields of 20 and 10 acres each, both finishing this week. frost last Friday night would not have harmed the crop.
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E. B. Ten Brook
White Oak Township
Burglars Enter Public Library in Pella
Janitor Bill Bosch found the Pella public library broken into around 5:00 a.m. on Monday September 12. Thieves accessed the building through a north side window, dragged a desk drawer used for fines money, and stole about $18.30 from the drawer. Local law enforcement including Marshal Dennis, Mayor De Haan, and Sheriff Clarke investigated. no arrests reported yet. The loot was partly offset by Saturday cash outlays, and unidentified suspects are being watched as investigators suspects local thieves familiar with the layout.
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Bill Bosch
Pella Public Library
C. ‘W. Dennis
de Haan
Edgar Clarke
Second Reformed Church Opens Fall Activities
The Second Reformed Church begins fall and winter programs with the Women’s Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. G. A. Stout’s home and the Young Women’s League for Service gathering at Mrs. G. Van der Wal’s residence. Miss Marie Lafebre spoke on the church history tied to the national tercentenary. Regular meetings resume Friday afternoon with hosts named. Youth activities center on Christian Endeavor each Sunday at 6 30 and Sunday services themed on Young People topics for September with the pastor preaching “The Visions of Youth.”
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Second Reformed Church
Women’s Missionary Society
G. A. Stout
Young Women’s League For Service
Hosjtesses
Otto de Hoog
Frank Kester
Denis Wynia
Bas Andeweg
Christian Endeavor
Character of Outdoor Advertising Improves Public Space
Des Moines residents have noticed an artistic electric sign by Chevrolet Motor Co in the business district. It is praised as the state’s most brilliant outdoor advertising and has been reproduced nationwide. The piece marks a shift from earlier ugly wall signs and stolen road signs, setting a high standard.
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Des Moines
Chevrolet Motor Co
Iowa
United States
Prairie City Twins Spark Town Mischief and Gags
Oscar and Arthur Calvert of Lincoln Nebraska, identical twins, were mistaken for each other during a Prairie City visit. Friends teased them at a gas station and Smoke Shoal, noting how alike they remain after thirty six years apart. Arthur once weighed more, but Oscar is now about a half pound heavier.
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Oscar Calvert
Arthur
Lincoln
Nebraska
Chuck Calvert
Oscar
Smoke Shoalstall
Prairie City
Smoke
Prairie City News
Robbery at Third Reformed Church Far Exceeds Library Heist
Authorities report a Sunday night theft at the Third Reformed Church, with money from mission boxes possibly reaching $200 or more. Seventeen sealed boxes in a locked case were opened with a hatchet after locks were breached. The janitor discovered the scene Monday afternoon. burglars likely knew church and library money storage.
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Pella
Carnegie
Death of Mrs. Lou Eaker in Iowa City
Mrs. Etta Louvena Eaker died at an Iowa City hospital at 1 15 Sunday morning September 11 1927 aged 56 years four months Funeral services were held at 230 Tuesday afternoon at her mother Mrs E A Cornelius 823 Oskaloosa Street Pella Iowa Interment Oakwood Cemetery She spent recent years in Plymouth Iowa with illness long and was a former Pella resident and Central College student Survived by mother four brothers three sisters and two sons and two daughters.
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Etta Louvena Eaker
Iowa City
E. A. Cornelius
Oskaloosa Street
Pella
Iowa
Bernard Guy
Northwood
Oakwood Cemetery
Baker
Plymouth
Stone Dedicated to 33d Iowa Inf at Camp Tuttle Memorial
The 33d Iowa Infantry memorial dedication at the Southern Iowa fair grounds in Oskaloosa marked the 65th anniversary of the unit's mustering in at Camp Tuttle. Comrade Albert Cooper presided, Dan W. Hamilton spoke of Civil War figures, and Rhoda Woodruff delivered the dedicatory address before flags were presented, honoring veterans and the regiment's service.
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Towa Infantry
Pella
Camp Tuttle
Iowa Fair Grounds
Oskaloosa
Fair Grounds
Iowa
Lincoln
Iowa Brigade
Albert Cooper
33D Infantry
Mr. Hamilton
Colonel McNeil
Lacy
Mackey
Keokuk
Marion
Mahaska
Iowa Inf
Southland
Amos Gray
Eddyville
Cooper
Harry Anderson
American Legion
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Woodrow Washer
Royal Candy CO
Mahaska County
33D
Iowa Infantry
Headquarters—Soldiers Memorial
the Legion Hall
Singing of America
Simon de Haa
Geo. Lankelma
American Legion Post No. 89
Larkin Martin
Oklahoma City
Okla
Frances Bailey
Assembly of Comrades
John Hammill
Gentral College
Legion Hall
Park
Miss Samuelson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
B. Mulder
J. C. Kendrick
Pella M. E
Pasadena
Calif
33D Town Infantry
J. Wesselink
Reformed Church
Lou Eaker
Oskaloosa Fair Grounds
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