Quiet City Election Yields Narrow Mayoral Victory
A calm Monday city election produced a slender mayoral win by eight votes. Alderman-at-large went to H J Rhynsburger by nine votes, while Third ward saw George Hereen defeat Oerman Plette by eleven. Vander Linden was unopposed for treasurer with 566 votes. Kimmell reelected assessor 429 to 267.
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Jacob Plender
H. J. Rhynsburger
City Electrician
Beng
Rhyns
D. H. Weyerse
Mr. Weyerse
Mr. Kimmell
Mr. Weyrse
What's Under the Lid That Counts
A brief item notes Bill from the Chronicle saved enough this winter to buy a new stiff hat block. The remark hopes Bill never wears it out of town or reveals his origin.
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Bill
The
Chronicle
Kids Deserve Real Playgrounds Not Just Street Corners
The piece argues older generations overlooked the need for dedicated play spaces for youths. It notes towns favored money making sites and rails or factories over land for recreation, and contends that proper playgrounds require supervision to curb mischief and ensure safety.
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America
Fire at H Kuyper home on Liberty street
A small Monday afternoon roof fire at H Kuyper's Liberty Street residence was quickly contained. Firefighters arrived as the blaze was nearly out, likely sparked by a roof ember, with only minor shingle damage near the chimney amid gusty winds.
Kelderman and Vander Horst wed in city ceremony
Peter Kelderman, son of Wm. Kelderman, and Miss Anna Vander Horst of Tracy, were married at ten o'clock Wednesday morning March 31 by Rev. J. I. Fles. Immediate relatives attended and the Chronicle sends best wishes as they start their new home.
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Kelderman
Vander Horst
Peter Kelderman
Wm. Kelderman
Anna Vander Horst
Tracy
J. I. Fles
Chronicle
Mrs. Kelderman
First Reformed Church Plans Special Evening Music
The First Reformed Church will feature special music Sunday evening with the choir two quartets and soloists performing.
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First Reformed Church
Resurrection Sunday Services Announced
Resurrection Sunday will be devoted to that glad idea. Sunday school will have exercises at 9:30 in the auditorium. Scholars must be promptly on time. The worship service at 10:45 includes a sermon The Christian Life a Memorial of the Risen Christ. Baptisms and the Lord's Supper at this service. Juniors at 2:30 P M U at 6:30, gospel meeting at 7:30, evening sermon Christ Our Life. Welcome to all services.
Pella Bible Class Opens New Testament Study
A teacher training class in Pella begins next week focusing on the New Testament. Dr J W Bailey will lead the Wednesday evening Bible study at 8 45 in the Sunday school room of the Second Reformed church. Everyone is welcome to join.
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J. W. Bailey
Second Reformed Church
Glee Club Delights Oska Loosa Audience at First Baptist
Central College Glee Club of Pella performed in Oska Loosa at the First Baptist Church Friday evening. The program showcased vocal and orchestral pieces with encores, highlighting Comrades in Arms and soloists Ralph Westervelt Leonard Allen and Roy Brown. The audience, large and expectant, praised the exceptional concert.
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Central College Glee Club
Pella
First Baptist Church
Comrades In Arms
Ralph Westervelt
Leonard Allen
Roy Brown
Oskaloose Herald
Wormhoudt's Ads Highlight Savings In This Issue
Readers are urged to check Wormhoudt's advertising pages in this issue to spot special price cuts and money saving offers. The notices promote discounts across multiple departments and emphasize limited time deals.
Public Schools Musical Program Delights Pella Audience
The annual public schools musical program at Central College Auditorium drew packed houses Friday and Saturday. Kindergarten wooden shoes, flag drills, and hoop dance showcased young students under Miss Mary Renaud and Miss Ora Brown, while the high school performed the Windmills of Holland with a Hertogenbosch family theme. The production featured Dutch scenery crafted by Renaud and Sara Keables, and overall praise for the school staff and students.
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Central College
Chronicle Man
Pella
Mary Renaud
Iowa City
State University
Ora Brown
Renaud
Wormhoudt Reuvers
Viersen
Holland
Mynheer Hertogenbosch
Hertogenbosch
Incomplete Quote on Jewish Identity and Rabbi Wise
Fragmentary text discusses Jewish identity, noting a minority and attributing a quote to Rabbi Wise about what matters most. The source provides only partial phrases, lacking context, dates, or concrete claims to form a full news item.
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Rabbi Wise
Election at Leighton chooses unanimous slate for city offices
Election at Leighton on Monday resulted in a unanimous choice for mayor and aldermen. The named councilmen are May or, F B Den Berger, John Vander Zyl, M M DeReus, J J Sybenga, G Stouwie, D Van Haaften and N Van Vliet. Names of other officers elected were not learned.
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Leighton
F. B. den Berger
John Vander Zyl
M. M.dereus
J. J. Sybenga
G. Stouwie
D. van Haaften
N. van Vliet
Farewell for Mrs N F Keables at Second Reformed Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Second Reformed Church surprised Mrs H F Keables at her home hosted by president Mrs M Vander Linden. Rev B F Brinkman praised her church work as about fifty five friends greeted her and presented a rocking chair. She leaves this week with husband Dr Keables to Newton, wishing them Godspeed and success.
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Ladies’ Aid “Society of the Second Reformed Church
M. Vander Linden
H. F. Keables
B. F. Brinkman
Mrs. Keables
Local Notes and Visits From Sully Area
Sally and Mrs Lyle Smith were called to New Sharon to see Lyle's mother. Mrs Charley Swisher visited What Cheer to see her father ill with cancer. Mr Wyrick of Newton visiting the Ray Hammer home. Mrs Ire Hlscott rode a Newton train Wednesday. Embroidery club gave Mr and Mrs Andrew Gertsman a surprise party and a large picture. Mrs Charley Earp and Nadeen spent time at Art Briggs home. Boat children with mumps. J Varenkamp helps in store during sickness. Schriner county superintendent visited schools south of Sully. Warren Talbot of Oskaloosa on business. Will Sanders returned home after winter away. C H Swisher painted Chas Boat's store last week. Will Nibbeling and wife went to Pella on Saturday.
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Lyle Smith
New Sharon
Lyle
A. Smith
Charley Swisher
Snodgrass
Wyrick
Newton
Ray Hammer
Ire Hlscott
Embroidery Club
Andrew Gertsman
Charley Earp
Nadeen
Art Briggs
Sully
Arthur
John
Hattle
John Varenkamp
Miss Schriner
Warren Talbot
Oskaloosa
Will Sanders
C. H. Swisher
Chas
Will Nibbeling
Pella
Wild cat killed near Montezuma by Shaffer and Portee
Erna Shaffer from near Forest Home and M B Portee of Lynnville killed a large wild cat near the W Williams coal bank south of Montezuma. While fox hunting, dogs drove the animal to the Clark farm area. After lanterns failed, Shaffer fired three buckshot loads, ending the chase in a tree.
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Erna Shaffer
Forest Home
Montezuma
M. B. Portee
Lynnville
W. Williams
Old Clark Farm
Messrs. Shaffer
Pottee
Mr. Shaffer
Montezuma Republican
Star Auto Co Sells Cars to Local Buyers This Week
The Star Auto Co sold several motor vehicles in the past week. Purchasers include Simon Splint Andrew Ter lowe Peter Dunnick Marine Huyser Tennis Verros Dingeman Verros Wm Beintema Arie Bogaards Matt Huyser and others. Models include Ford touring cars Ford roadster Overland roadster and Overland touring car.
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The
Star Auto Co
Simon Splint
Andrew Terlowe
Peter Dunnick
Marine Huyser
Tennis Verros
Dingeman Verros
Wm. Beintema
Arie Bogaards
Matt Huyser
Hand of Death: George Howell Is Dead at 77
George Howell, formerly of Pella, died suddenly at 4:00 a.m. in Jacksonville Florida on Wednesday March 24 1915. Burial followed in Jacksonville on March 27. He was the son of the late Dr J B Howell of Pella and is survived by his wife and two sisters Mrs Dr John Stuart of Monon Indiana and Mrs J S Clarkson of New York.
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Pella
George Howell
Howell
Florida
Jacksonville
J. B. Howell
John Stuart
Monon
Ind
J. S. Clarkson
New York
Beloved wife and mother passes after illness
We thank friends and neighbors who aided us and sympathized during the illness and sorrow at the death of our beloved wife and mother taken from us March 24. Five children preceded her. she leaves two sons and three daughters, one brother in this country, and two sisters in Holland. We do not mourn as those with no hope for the Lord Jesus was dear to her. D. Wichhart and Children.
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Holland
Jesus
D. Wichhart
The Silver Cornet Band In Our Town’s Proud Parade Anthem
A nostalgic tribute to the Silver Cornet Band in a small Iowa town praising its role in Decoration Day parades and Independence Day concerts. The piece highlights uniforms, community groups, and the band’s enduring, enchanting music that fills the park at night and stirs affection for the speaker.
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Ioway
Hull
Comrads
Editor Does More For Town Than Any Ten Men
An appreciation of the local newspaper and its editor notes Ex Governor Francis of Missouri who said the local paper contributes free lines worth 500 to 1000 dollars annually. The editor, per his means, does more for the town than ten men and deserves support as the best community investment. It may lack brilliant editing but benefits the community financially, more than the preacher or teacher.
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Francis
Missouri
Business is Good In The Chronicle Advertising Push
The Chronicle notes a heavy advertising load this week requiring extra pages and a slight delay in Thursday delivery. It urges readers to consult ads before buying to save money and dismisses claims non advertisers undersell, calling such statements ignorant and deceptive.
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Chronicle
College Notes on chapel talks and campus events
Chapel talks by Baptist brethren mark a week of interest and profit at the college. A ten week summer session will be led by Prof. Dodson with Prof. Sadler in charge of music. Home events include a glee club tour, a Sunnyside luncheon, and a concert on April 16 led by Ralph Westervelt and Fred Faassen.
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Baptist Brethren
Home Glee Club
Ralph ‘Westervelt
Fred Faassen
Anne Sorenson
Sadler
Jim Vander Pol
OUST THE BOOTLEGGERS IN IOWA JUDGES MAKE STERN SENTENCES
Iowa judges are cracking down on bootleggers with severe penalties. In Webster City Judge McCall sentenced two violators to 210 days in jail and 700 dollar fines, while Des Moines Judge Dudley handed down ninety days on bread and water and a 400 dollar fine. Public sentiment backs tough measures to stamp out liquor trafficking statewide.
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Webster City
Iowa
McCall
Dudley
Des Moines
Puzzling Light Verse: Plant Names as Clued Pairs
A playful riddle lists pairs like amiable man and Morning glory and a yellow stick linked to Golden-rod. Each clue blends a person or object with a flower name, forming a catalog of botanical wordplay and whimsical pairings.
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William
Cinderella
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