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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1924

Page

4

Coach Pence Seeks Men For Central Football Team

The Central Ray urges freshmen and others to report to Coach Pence to join a potential winning football team. Last year’s players return with new material as the season approaches with several scheduled games. Local law updates remind drivers to display a visible license card and to carry two plates, front and rear, under Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota rules with penalties for violations.

Pence Central

Registration card law for Iowa South Dakota Nebraska motorists

A. B. Manahan, state automobile agent of Des Moines, announced last Friday that from Monday this week all motorists in Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska must display a registration card in the driver's compartment or face arrest and fines. The announcement outlines the new enforcement measure and its rural and urban applicability.

Iowa South Dakota Nebraska A. B. Manahan Des Moines

Lightning strikes K of P hall during storm

A bolt hit the cupola atop the K of P hall Sunday afternoon as a severe electrical hailstorm battered the town. Fire crews were called, but damage was limited. water damaged plastering and decorations. Hailstones ranged up to walnut to hen egg size across the county. crops reported undamaged.

K. of P. Hall Knoxville Express

Otley News Social Rundown of Local Visits and Illness

Mr and Mrs Ira Vriezelaar hosted Henry and Nelie Vriezelaar of Pella last Sunday. Miss Jeanette Dykstra visited her Monroe parents over the weekend before returning to school Monday. Bert Ver Dught fractured a bone in his ankle last week. Carl Freeken and family visited relatives over Sunday. Henry Vriezelaar attends the American Legion convention in St Paul Minnesota this week. Des Moines and Pella visitors noted among local households. Mrs Conrad Leyden and Mrs Krause of Marshalltown are mentioned among the ill and visiting. C Huisman home hosts frequent guests including Mrs Charlie Mitchell and baby from Prairie City.

Ira Vriezelaar Henry Nelie Vriezelaar Pella Jeanette Dykstra Monroe Kelderman Highland Ind C. Huisman Bert Ver Dught Carl Freeken Henry Vriezelaar American Legion St. Paul

Oley light delayed till November. Minor injury from car

Maines Electrical Company says the transformer for Oley will not be installed until November. Raymond Rickabaugh was hit by a car last Monday and suffered a bruised head but no broken bones. The Jasper County fair is in Newton this week as farmers hull Clover, fill silos, and housewives finish canning and cleaning. Mrs. Ed Van Ginkle visited her sister Mrs. Delis Wittenberg on Wednesday. Emerson, Chronicle contest manager, visited Otley last week.

Maines Electrical Company Raymond Rickabaugh Ed van Ginkle Delis Wittenberg Emerson Chronicle Otley

Faculty and Executive Committee Enjoy a Jolly Reception

Inclement weather did not dampen a Faculty and Executive Committee reception at Dunn Cottage hosted by President and Mrs. Hoffman. Lydia Hoffman and Mrs. Liggett performed solos, Julia Haymond Watson recited, and Dr. Hoffman led a playful Q&A on body parts. Miss Graham organized games with staff aid, featuring a novel guessing game and a nickel and dime challenge. Refreshments followed as guests thanked Proxy and Mrs. Hoffman for the warm gathering.

Dunn Cottage Hitz

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