Local remodeling and rate changes stir Prairie City news
Construction near Security State Bank advances despite wet weather with brick fronts removed and new fronts planned for two buildings. Bell Telephone raises residential and business rates in Prairie City while a push for a long franchise faces questions regarding attorney Fowler. Community notices cover sermons, civic bids, school staffing, canning season delays, pumpkin crops, and local sales.
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Security State Bank
van Rees
Bell Telephone Company
Prairie City
Langerak touts wealth to buy out Fowler’s business
In a heated telephone exchange, Langerak boasts he has $150,000 and an 800 acre farm to purchase rivals, prompting Fowler’s subscriber to say the man should be content and not “hog” Fowler’s business.
Pella Band Member Marries Cordova Girl
Leonard Van Ee of Pella, a member of the Pella band, married Annie Van Waardhuizen of Cordova on September 16. They will reside in Pella where Van Ee works as a moulder at the Garden City Feeder plant. The Chronicle offers best wishes.
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Leonard van Ee
Pella
Annie van Waardhuizen
Anne van Waardhuizen
Cordova
van Ee
Garden City
The
Chronicle
Endowment Sunday Aimed At Legion Fund Drive
Governor Hammill proclaims September 13 as Endowment Sunday to boost the American Legion drive for a 5 million dollar fund. Iowa’s share is 225000 with a week of September 13 to 19 set for a state wide campaign to aid disabled veterans and orphans.
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Donald Waechter
Iowa City
The
State University
L. F. Bousquet
John Hammill
American Legion
Iowa
American Legion Endowment Fund
Legion
Marion County Appeals for Endowment Drive Support
Marion County urges strong backing of the state endowment by recognizing the high service rendered by disabled veterans for flag and country and quickly contributing its share of the state quota.
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Marion County
Jeans and Broadcloth Raise Style For 25 Dollars
An ad touts modern fashion with fine tailoring available for 25 dollars, contrasting present attire with historical royal dress, emphasizing affordable quality outfits in broadcloth and jeans.
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Dan Dielema
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A. van Drimmelen
Farmers Co-Op
Vogelaar
George Gezel
Marion Kimmell
California
D. Hynes
Valley Junction
Frank Garlick
Zante
Bros
H. P. Lankelma
Cleveland
Ohio
Tony van Bonzel
Netherlands
Fowler
Bell Company
Valentine Chalfont
Milton
Georgia Chalfont
Oskaloosa
Miss Kool
Kanawah
Baptist Aid
Crew House
Gary Vogelaar
Teunis Vogelaar
Polk County
Bess Synhorst
Miami
Fla
Des Moines
Miss Lynhorst
Chicago
Jacksonville
van Zante Bros
George A. Gesman
Carbonado Road
Mr. Gesman
J. A. Reynolds
Sigourney
Gesman
Larkin Martin
Oklahoma City
Martin
Thirty-third
G. B. Clarke
University
Supreme Court
George Ver Steeg
Puritan Drug Co
Blue Star Southern Illinois Nut
Vander Zyl Bros
Harding Cream Company
H. L. Sherman
Mr. Roorda
John van Genderen
Holland
de Jong Floral
France
de Jong Floral House
TradeHome
MR. Farmer
High Ave
Warner’s Cash
F. C. Warner
Quality Lumber
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