Pella City Elects New Mayor and Aldermen
The Monday city election in Pella filled mayor, treasurer, assessor, two at large aldermen and ward aldermen. Candidates, mostly unaffiliated with party labels, were elected with many cross-ticket ballots. With few issues separating the tickets, the city clerk’s official count details the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmell
Verhey
H. F. Johnson
H. J. VandenBerg
A.N. VanderLinden
H. Bootama
G. W. Kimmell
Aldermen-At- Large
J. Plender
J. VanderPloeg
E. M. Cole
B. H. Sack Mi
Aldermen OF Wards
N. Boland
K. VerHey
J. S. Wilson
HS. Keables
T. Plette
A. VanNimwegan
W. A. Butt
R. A. Awtry
Misrouted mail sparks musings on gowns and singleness
A reader recalls receiving an expensive fashion pamphlet addressed to Mia and wonders why. The note hints at mistaken identity and possible marketing ploys, noting no budget for women's wear this year and embracing a life of singledom.
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Mia
City Council Postpones Electric Rates Action
Regular session on Tuesday April 1 with mayor and all members present. Minutes approved. Council postpones action on a proposed electric rate change. City allows Colling Oil Co. to take a building on city ground after expenses and 25 dollar ground rental. Treasurer reports 7134.04 in bank. Quarterly collections: licenses 125.25 and fines 56.15. Fire and street reports read and accepted. Extra clerical work delays reports. next week to finish. Finance bills 2182.17. election bills 119.40. Warrants to meet semi annual bond interest. Appreciation expressed for former Marshal John Buckingham. Adjourned.
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Muth
Colling Oil Co
Electrical Department
Sack
John Buckingham
Buckingham
Weather Report 1918 March 26 to April 1
John H. Ver Steeg, Cooperativ Observer of the Weather Bureau, reports the weekly weather summary for 1918 covering March 26 to April 1. Highlights include notable temperature and precipitation observations across the region and any significant deviations from seasonal norms.
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John H. Ver Steeg
Cooperativ
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Can It Be Matrimony
John Bootsma, longtime head of the drug department at the Big Store, resigns after about four years. Patrons express regret as he has made friends of all who dealt with him. The Newton Record notes speculation that he may be departing for marriage or similar personal plans.
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John Bootsma
Theatore
John
Newton
Eggs for Hatching from Barred Rocks at Sadler Farm
Egg listing from Pella Iowa offering Barred Rocks hatch eggs for sale. Prices are 15 for 60 cents, 80 for 1 dollar, 100 for 3 dollars. Laying strain with records to verify quality. Sold at home, not for shipping. R R Sadler.
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Egge
R. R. Sadler
Pella
Iowa
Today's Magazine promotion and Prairie City visit noted
An advertisement for Today's Magazine claims the publication is the largest and best edited at 50c yearly or five cents per copy, offering a free sample and premium catalog. George Vander Zyl and family from Prairie City visited Pella Tuesday afternoon.
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Canton
Ohio
George Vander Zyl
Prairie City
Pella
Relief for Flood Sufferers Campaign Planned in Pella
A Monday mass meeting at First Christian Reformed Church organized relief for flood and wind disaster victims in Ohio Indiana and Nebraska. Rev. C De Leeuw named chair. Rev S Vander Werf outlined needs. an executive committee led by Mayor Vanden Berg H Rbynsburger and P G Gaass to raise funds with city banks aiding. Canvassers to solicit house to house. pastors to assist. readers urged to contribute at banks if missed.
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First
Christian Reformed Church
Ohio
Indiana
Nebraska
C. de Leeuw
S. Vander Werf
Vanden Berg
H. Rbynsburger
P. G. Gaass
Eeting
Tors
Pella
Hoits Grand Opening Draws Thousands to New Garage
The Hoit Motor Company opened on Saturday with about two thousand visitors throughout the day. Demonstrators guided crowds as the Hollandsche Orchestra played. The stylish new building offered coffee, lunch, flowers, and cigars to guests. Holt’s bold start signals strong business intent for Pella.
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Hoit Motor Company
Chronicle
Cara
Hollandsche Orchestra
Pella
Holt
Pella High School Wins First at Declamatory Contest
Marion LeCocq of Pella High School took first in the oratory class at the Tams event. A Victor High School representative placed second. Arlen Wilson of Knox ville won first at Corydon, with the two winners to meet in Moravia to determine who will represent the southeastern quarter at the state contest.
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Tams
Marion LeCocq
Pella High School
Victor High School
Corydon
Arlen Wilson
Knoxville
Moravia
Marion County
Pella
Ladies Glee Club to Tour Southeastern Iowa from Pella
Central College Ladies Glee Club, a 15 member group directed by Professor Herbert M. Bailey, with Mrs Bailey as accompanist and Grace B. Finley at piano, plans a ten day spring tour through Ottumwa Centerville Mt Union and other eastern Iowa cities in mid April. They performed at a Pella church service earlier this year and will host a home concert after the tour.
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Chronicle
Ladies Glee Club
Central College
Herbert M. Bailey
Central Conservatory of Music
Anna A. Bailey
Grace B. Finley
Edna Webster
Pella
Iowa
Ottumwa
Centerville
Mt. Union
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
The Kaldenberg family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for aid after the death of their husband and father and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mia H. Kaldenberg and family.
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Mia
H. Kaldenberg
College Faculty Entertained at Central College by Sadlers
The Central College faculty and spouses gathered Friday evening at Prof. and Mrs. George F. Sadler’s home hosted by Dean Baitsell and Mr. and Mrs. Sadler. A novel seventy five cent supper and posted prices set the table, followed by literary games and charades led by Prof. Sorensen.
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Central College
George F. Sadler
Dean Baitsell
Sadler
Geraldine Aschenbrenner
Mary Ketman
Messia
Zie Aschenbrenner
Robert Williams
Prof
Sorensen
History Department
Stubenrauch's Drug Store Celebrates Anniversary
Stubenrauch's Drug Store marked the start of its second year in the new building with a fountain opening and special features. A large staff assisted crowds who attended the Birthday Party on good weather day. Souvenirs were handed out to all, with caps and tin horns for children, cigars for smokers, and carnations for others. The event was a great success.
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Stubenrauch’s Drug Store
Moonlight Mission Band serves at Hoit Motor Company opening
The Moonlight Mission Band ladies hosted coffee and lunch for Mr J B Hoit at the Hoit Motor Company opening last Saturday. A large crowd was served free refreshments provided by Mr Holt while the girls assisted at the tables. Proceeds supported their society treasury.
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J. B. Hoit
Hoit Motor Company
Holt
The Big Brothers Banquet Highlights Booster Class
The Big Brother's Bible Class held a banquet last Thursday with about fifty attendees. Toastmaster Rev. C. E. Pettit led a program including songs, prayers, and speeches by Tim Hoogenakker and Mr. Riddle. Dr. C. L. Stafford of Oskaloosa delivered the address, affirming the group as a strong booster class.
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Rev
C. E. Pettit
Tim Hoogenakker
Mr. Riddle
Indian life lecture closes Pella course with vivid tale
Tahan, a mixed blood Kiowa raised among Native tribes, spoke last on the Y M C A college lecture series in Pella. The fifty year old Presbyterian missionary and Indian scholar described army mistreatment, his conversion in London Ontario, and his life studying American Indians, delivering a compelling tale in Indian dress.
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Tahan
Pella
U. S
Sheridan
Custer
Skunk River
Salvation Army
London
Ontario
Big Otley Elevator Burned With 6000 to 7000 Bushels Lost
A major fire at Otley destroyed A. T. Van Houweling's elevator Tuesday afternoon along with 6000 to 7000 bushels of grain. The blaze, likely sparked by a locomotive from the westbound passenger train, spread quickly due to lack of local fire apparatus. The grain was insured, but the building itself was not insured.
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A. T. van Houweling
Otley
Hand of Death: Mrs. Goemaat Dies at 91 in Little Rock, Ind
Mrs. D Goemaat early settler of Pella died Friday March 28 at her daughter's home in Little Rock Ind from old age disabilities. She was 91 years 2 months 6 days leaving two daughters Mrs C Kallemyn Little Rock Ia and Mrs Barney Brom Pella a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral held in Pella Monday at 2 90 pm at Barney Brom home and 8 pm at First Reformed Church led by Rev S Vander Werf Interment in First Reformed cemetery.
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D. Goemaat
Pella
Cornelius Kallemyn
Little Rock
Barney Brom
Dirk Brom
Newton
First Reformed Church
S. Vander Werf
First Reformed Cemetery
Birthday Gathering at Scholte Home
On Thursday last week a pleasant gathering celebrated Mrs Scholte's birthday anniversary at the Scholte home. Relatives and a few adopted ones joined for a twelve o'clock breakfast with tables spread through the rooms and a delicious lunch. Afterward a chat formed during tea and embroidery.
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Scholte
Death of N Brouwer, Pella elder, age 79
N Brouwer, one of Pella's oldest residents, died at his home on Tuesday April 1 at 2:00 PM from lagrippe. If he had lived to April 15 he would have been 80. The funeral was held Thursday at 1:30 PM at the home and 2:00 PM at the Second Christian Reformed Church.
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N. Brouwer
Pella
Brouwer
Lagrippe
Second Christian Reformed Church
BasE Ball Practice for Pella Team Opens Soon
All interested players urged to attend first practice Monday evening April 7. A good turnout is hoped for as the effort to form a capable Pella baseball squad continues. Captain leads the push with Prof Dodson and a small group of workers who prepared the tennis courts on Tuesday.
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Pella
Prof. Dodson
Booster Editorial Sparks Council Controversy
A local debate over editorials references the Booster cartoon of the wise few and asserts the paper never attacked Sack Faassen and Wilson. It defends praise for Faassen and mentions regret over his not running again while noting alleged Booster bias and past ads.
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Knoxville Express
Messrs Sack
Faassen
Wilson
Council
Sack
Bortenlanger
Pastor Russell
Good Government League
Sunday church schedule promises sermons and league
The Sunday School meets at 9:30 with morning worship at 10:40 led by Rev G L Minear of Knoxville who preaches the forenoon sermon and sacraments. The Epworth League gathers at 6:20 led by Miss Nelle Van Klootwyk. Evening service at 7:30 opens a new sermon series on Men of the New Testament with Judas as the first topic. Big Brothers group featured a large turnout last Sunday inviting others to attend.
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G. L. Minear
Knoxville
Epworth League
Nelle van Klootwyk
Judas
Big Brothers
Baptists Church Reports Union Service and Annual Meeting
The Baptist church holds regular Sunday services including Sunday school at 9 30 and a preaching service at 10 45. The evening Union service will be at the First Reformed. The annual business meeting is planned for Wednesday evening April 9 with supper at 7 o clock followed by year end reports and officer elections. A large attendance is urged.
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First Reformed Church
Union Service at First Reformed and Baptist Churches
The First Reformed and Baptist churches hold a union service Sunday evening at the First Reformed church. Short sermons by both pastors, a largely musical program directed by Prof. Geo F. Sadler. Union choir will perform Mozart Gloria and Jubilate by Tenny with Mrs. Bailey solo. organ by Sadler.
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First Reformed Church
The
Baptist Church
First Reformed House of Worship
Geo. F. Sadler
Tenny
Bailey
Sadler
College Notes at Central Highlight Drama and Music
Dr Bey spoke to the Washington association at Wellman on Wednesday. The Broadway Quartette performed at chapel Thursday morning. Central’s music department is praised. Miss Powell hosted a 42 party Monday evening with Grace Finley, Dorothy Hornung, Anne Sorsenson, John Dodcon, Ed Warren, Louis Bousquet, and Paul Scholte as guests. Rachael held a Slumber Party Tuesday night. A farce The Happy Pair, starring Miss Horning and Mr Sadler, is set for Thursday April 24th for the Ladies Auxiliary. Reserve seats by calling Harriet Keablea.
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Miss Powell
Grace Finley
Dorothy Hornung
Anne Sorsenson
John Dodcon
Ed Warren
Louis Bousquet
Paul Scholte
Rachael
B.S
Miss Horning
Mr. Sadler
Jon
Harriet Keablea
Inoculation of Auto Mobile Men Sparks Four Page Ads
Knoxville Express urges the Pella Chronicle to explain how it influenced automobile readers to publish four pages of advertisements in last week’s issue. The plea hints at a road fund debate and suggests a booster effect from the Chronicle’s coverage.
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Knoxville Express
Pella Chronicle
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L. de Vries
the Weather Report
Hoit
Stubenrauch
Moonlight Mission Band
Hand OF Death
Goemaat
Holland
Cornelia de Deus
Church
Notes
Union Service
College
Dr. Bey
Washington Association
Wellman
Jim
Broadway
Chapel
Central
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