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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
5
Two obituary notices mark the deaths of James Jansma at 37 from tuberculosis in Pella after a Colorado sojourn and William C. Hagens at 74 near town, with funeral details. A lengthy alumni column recalls Lettie M. Condiff’s California trip, Central ties, and memories of old Central with travel anecdotes and school nostalgia.
Mr. Gerrit VandeBrake died Friday morning March 27 at age 87 years 7 months 14 days. Born in Nun Speet Netherlands August 12 1824 he married Berentje Krees and came to the United States in 1857 settling east of Pella. He later lived in Pella and is survived by his wife four sons Hannes Evert John Hendrik and son-in-law Willef Veldhuizen and many grandchildren. Remains laid to rest Monday afternoon in Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs Gerrit Vande Brake and children express heartfelt thanks for the many kind ministrations of friends and neighbors during the illness and death of their beloved husband and father.
Miss Lettie Condiff, a Central College graduate and former teacher, writes from Osage Ia in 1914 about her California trip last summer and her current role as Latin and history teacher and East Hall preceptress at Cedar Valley Seminary. She notes former Central colleagues and former students now teaching or living in nearby towns.
Cloudy conditions persist as farmers sow wheat and oats. Mrs J W Binns shows improvement while Mr Moore of Tracey buys fat horses. J W Binns loses a valuable horse and John Van Maanen visits Oskaloosa. Greely school starts Monday with Miss Morgan. A box supper and ice cream social attracts many Friday. Frank Bartlow and the Oswadles visit Binns home. Tomp son siblings visit Jno Moody home.
On account of poor health I wish to sell my meat market located on South Main Street. Good location and steady business. A man with small capital can manage it. ARIE WIELARD 226 Main Street ae.
I have moved to Pella and wish to announce that I am now ready to buy your horses at good prices. I am in the market for all kinds of serviceable horses and will make it worth your while to see me before you sell. 13-14 T. J. Riley, Prof. F. M. Finch visited relatives at Knoxville over Sunday.
The morning sermon will focus on the Dying Christ. In the evening the pastor will preach on Behold Your King, the second of Pilate's two words at the trial of Jesus. Attendees are invited.
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning on the subject No Waste in Love. The evening theme will be Blessings in Unexpected Ways. Sermons are based on incidents in the life of Jesus Christ just before his atonement on Calvary. Special invitation to strangers and those without a church home to worship. You are welcome.
Next Sunday offers special observances for church members with a 10:30 a.m. fellowship meeting and an 11:00 a.m. Communion Service to remember Christ. An Official Board meeting is set for Monday evening April 6 at 7:30, and the Quarterly Conference Business meeting for Wednesday evening April 8 at 8:30.
Lesson schedule notes for Friday April 3 at 8 15 p m list Lessons 3 and 4 The Teacher Lesson 2 What the Teacher Should Do Lesson 4 What the Pupil Should Do Professor Childs is the instructor for this course section.
Prof F M Frush will address the Public Welfare Association next Monday at 7 30 PM on Public Amusements and the Public Schools The meeting will be in the First Reformed Church Everyone is invited to attend and hear the address followed by a brief business session by Association members
Miss Ida Donal of Pella high school captured first place in the southeastern Iowa high school declamation contest at Tipton Friday evening, earning a spot on the state program at Reinbeck on April 10. In three classes winners also included Kenneth Danskin Belle Plaine and Carl Searcy Mystic in Oratorical, Nella Lowrey Moulton and Florence Georgetti Knoxville in Dramatic, and Ida Donat Pella with art Newson Bloomfield in Humorous. Judges were Prof C J Smith Cornell College Miss Olive Williams Albia and Supt S A Potts Colfax.
Dr. Nollen argues two main causes of inefficiency in public schooling. He cites Illinois data showing most teachers are early in their careers and many earn under $600 annually, reflecting teaching as a transient profession and poor compensation. He notes similar or worse conditions in Iowa, urging reforms to raise status and salaries.
The argument asserts teachers face low salaries from 200 to 600 dollars, undermining talent and consistency in policy. It calls for a modern economic basis for teaching, stronger parental involvement, and professional status with tenure to improve schools and efficiency.
A letter recounts a man who bought a purported muskrat fur coat with real lamb collar for 27.50, only to find it was made of domestic cat skins and dog hide. After rain, cold, and odor, the coat froze and shed hairs, leading to humiliation and the decision to dispose of it.
We thank neighbors and friends for aid and sympathy during our son Arthur's illness and death. Grateful for floral offerings from school children and teachers. MR. AND MRS PETHR BUWALDA.
Local ad notes weekly fish sale every Thursday at L Popma's establishment. The notice emphasizes fresh catches for regular customers and passersby in the area.
A Grand Junction News notice reports Prof G F Sadler's musical monologue Der Freischutz in Grand Junction and Mack, praising his stage presence and dramatic ability. He is director of music at Central College Pella Iowa and well known as a piano and composition teacher. The Mack report notes an enthusiastic audience aided by Prof Carl A Hillyer and remarks on the lecture’s appeal to opera lovers and general audiences. Also mentioned is Mrs H Fennema of Pella and John Fennema of Monroe traveling to Rochester Minnesota for an operation on Mrs Fennema, with no outcome yet known.
Des Moines voters chose Mayor James R. Hanna and councilmen J I Myerly W F Mitchell Fred German J M Leonard. R M Galbraith was defeated amid clerical opposition to a saloon petition while J M Leonard’s union labor backing signals growing labor influence. Zell Roe’s mayoral loss pleased critics of demagoguery as the capital city eyes a brighter term.
City ordinance requires residents to keep chickens confined from April 1 to November 1. Owners permitting free-ranging chickens face fines up to ten dollars. Mayor Hi F Johnson urges compliance.
The article discusses Julian Hawthorne's view on prisons as reform agents. It argues the root crime is self-righteousness and outward morality, urging regeneration over confinement. The author notes authenticity found in prison life, where pretense fades and humility replaces masquerade.
Central prepares to host the State Peace Association with a business meeting on the second Friday in April at two oclock and delegates from each league school. April 10 features an eight orator lineup from Simpson Penn Leander Clark Morning Side Cornell Iowa State College Des Moines and Central. First prize is 75 dollars and second 25 dollars with the winner advancing to the interstate contest.
P C VanBenthuysen a commercial student at Central College about twelve years ago under Prof C A Hawley is now a ticket agent at Des Moines Union Depot. He began with the Burlington railroad after college, serving at Bussey Albia and now Des Moines. Mrs VanBenthuysen was a Central student known as Mary Irons. Miss Libbie Cox visited friends in Des Moines at start of week.
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