Europe on brink of broader war as Greek defeat looms
The article warns that a Greek rout in Asia Minor and the Turks advancing toward Constantinople threaten a continent-wide war. It outlines allied hesitations, Balkan loyalties, and potential shifts in Moslem and European alignments. It notes American aid to war-torn regions and contemplates U S involvement if Europe erupts again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Greece
Mustapha Kemal
Symria
Thrace
Kemal
England
Dardenelles
Mediterranean
Black Sea
Balkan
Bulgaria
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Italy
France
Russia
United States
India
Great Britain
Coal bids for lump coal to school buildings
The School Board invites bids for lump coal delivered to school buildings with bids due by September 23, 1922. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Peter Van Sittert, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter van Sittert
Sec'y
Rock Island Ends Pella Route Trains 470 and 471
Rock Island announces discontinuation of trains 470 and 471 with new Pella schedules. Westbound trains run 9:09 am and 3:00 pm. eastbound at 11:00 am and 8:42 pm. Morning Des Moines service remains unchanged. afternoon Des Moines service altered. Two trains now meet at Pella with four hours between departures. Service limits at Oskaloosa to two and a half hours for same day return. Des Moines afternoon newspapers may not reach Pella the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
Pella
Des Moines
Keokuk
Eldon
Oskaloosa
Mrs Anna Howell Clarkson Dead at Newark Home
Mrs Anna Howell Clarkson daughter of the late Dr J G Howell of Pella died at her Newark New Jersey home where she lived with her unmarried son H R Clarkson Death caused by heart trouble She was seventy five Her husband J G Clarkson longtime editor of the Iowa State Register and first assistant postmaster general under President Harrison Survived by sons B Clarkson R Clarkson Grosvenor B Clarkson and eight grandchildren Interment in Des Moines in the family mausoleum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Howell Clarkson
J. G. Howell
Pella
Newark
N. J
H. R. Clarkson
Clarkson
J. G. Clarkson
Iowa State Register
Harrison
East
D. C. A. Stoddard
Central College
Historical Department of
Iowa
B. Clarkson
R. Clarkson
Grosvenor B. Clarkson
Olivia Clarkson
John Stuart
Monon
Indiana
Des Moines
Big reunion of Welch Nossaman and Butt families
Members of Welch Nossaman and Butt families gathered after a Sunday morning Baptist service at Ells Richardson home east of Pella for a bountiful dinner and social time. The list of attendees includes numerous residents from Pella Kellogg Tracy Clarion Ames Atlantic and other Iowa towns. The Chronicle editor was invited but did not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Nossaman
Butt
Baptist Church
Ells Richardson
Pella
A. M. Cooper
Turlock
Calif
Chas. Shupe
Clarion
Iowa
Roy McCurdy
Ames
Eva Shupe
Atlantic
Frank Conrad
Lacona
Peter de Cook
Knoxville
Walter Stroud
Tracy
Joe Masterson
Millie Nossaman
Homecoming Talk Highlights Columbia Celebration
N. J. Gesman attended the Columbia home-coming event last week delivering a program talk that drew good hearing. Sheriff W. H. Robb of Des Moines and ex-governor G. W. Clarke of Adel also spoke at the large Columbia celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Gesman
Columbia
Nick
W. H. Robb
Des Moines
G. W. Clarke
Adel
Murderer Weeks Hanged for Des Moines Grocer Fosdick
The Des Moines case of George Fosdick ends in execution as Eugene Weeks is hanged at Ft Madison for the 1921 murder. The crime occurred after Fosdick returned home from the store, his daughter nearby, as Weeks and an accomplice sought money. Weeks faced delays but was finally executed, while criticism grows of prison publicity and grandstanding by condemned men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Eugene Weeks
George Fosdick
Des Moines
Pella
Ft. Madison
Ira Pavey
Sioux City
Sioux County
Weeks
George A. Fosdick
Ninth Street
Tzanst J Weeks
Cross
Pavey
St Madison
Pella M. E. Church to Have New Pastor
Rev. C. R. Montgomery will lead Pella M. E. Church after the annual conference assigns pastors. he comes from Kansas as Rev. and Mrs. Hayes depart for Crawfordsville Iowa where Hayes will serve next year. The change takes effect at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Hayes
Keokuk
Missionary Conference All Day Tuesday at Third Reformed Church
A missionary conference under the Women's Missionary Union will be held Tuesday September 26 at the Third Reformed church. Meetings begin in the forenoon with sessions also in the afternoon and evening. Speakers will come from foreign and home mission fields and discuss related topics. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Union
Third Reformed Church
Pella Edges Perry 3 2 In Low-Scoring Friday Game
Pella baseball rallied to beat visiting Perry 3 to 2 after Perry led once. Ver Steeg pitched a strong game for Pella with eleven strikeouts and no walks, while Truax allowed three earned runs on five hits. Multiple errors influenced scoring as Pierce and Perry infielders misplayed chances, but Pella seized late opportunities to secure the win.
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Perry
Pella
Ver Steeg
Truax
Ver
Steeg
Pierce
Pelle
Bella
John Rilitan
Don Gale
H. Gale
Sack
John Rillthan
Lankelma
Gale
Mark Rillhan
Lke Pella
de Haan
Perry Pella
Henry Swank Named Night Marshal in Pella
Henry Swank has been appointed the new night marshal of Pella, replacing J. M. Veenstra who leaves for Chicago to pursue construction work. Veenstra’s move was finalized last week, and he departed Friday evening to Jewett, Ohio, where his company has jobs under contract. Mrs. Veenstra will sell household goods before joining him in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Henry Swank
Pella Supply Co
J. M. Veenstrd
Chicago
Veenstra
Jewett
Ohio
Fennema Home Burns Down While Family Attends Church
The Herman Fennema residence east of Peli on Peoria road burned Sunday evening as the family were at church. Owner is John Brom. Fennema rented the house. The fire appeared to start after a kitchen fire earlier, neighbors could not save belongings. About $1,000 insurance on contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Fennema
Peli
Peoria
Central College Opens Wednesday
Central College kicked off its new academic year with a chapel service in the gymnasium. President Hoffman welcomed students as Rev. Roteman delivered the main address. faculty members also spoke about a bright outlook despite the loss of the old main building. Football prospects look strong and many students are arriving by train with dorm rooms filled. The Y M C A assists students in paying expenses as student efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
George Hankamp
Third Reformed Church
M. J. Hoffman
Roteman
the Reformed Church
Leighton
Hoffman
City Chamber Sets Plans For Anniversary Budget
The Pelin Chamber of Commerce met with President H. P. Van Gorp and Secretary F. M. Frush. They approved minutes, noted good finances, and allocated 1500 for the seventy fifth anniversary, with 500 already unused. Total celebration cost: about 3600. The group backed high school and college athletics and discussed fire protection upgrades costing around 10000, with plans to purchase promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelin Chamber of Commerce
H. P. van Gorp
F. M. Frush
Chamber of Commerce
Treasury
Frush
Vanden Berg
Wormhoudt
Blommers
A. P. Vander Molde
Park Commission
West Market Square
P. H. Kuyper
Pella
New Sharon
Sully
Knoxville
Central Park
H. J. Vanden Berg
Willa Throckmorton
W. G. Vander Ploeg
H. W. Pietenpol
Wm. F. Brunia
Franklin Street
South Side
Central Athletic Field
Geo. Ramsey
T. H. Liggett
Geo. Francis Sadler
Card of Thanks for neighbors aid after house fire
I wish to thank the neighbors and friends who came to our assistance Sunday evening and did what could be done to save our property from our burning home. Their efforts are highly appreciated and will be remembered.
Delco-Light Power Plant brings comfort to Otley home
Wm Van Waardhuizen, located one and a half miles south of Otley, equipped his household with a Delco-Light and Power Plant bringing modern conveniences and eliminating dark days this winter for his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. van Waardhuizen
Otley
William
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COAL
Rock Island
Descendants OF Pioneers
Richardson Home
Geo. Fosdick
Pella M. E. Church
de Wit Bros
H. Fennema
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