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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1910
Page
5
The 22 member C L E E Club traveled by train January 1 to South English then Kalona and Washington, singing in churches and a school, dealing with delays, rain, and crowded venues. Notable moments include a solo bass plunge, a tenors walk during a solo, and warm hospitality from Central towns along the route.
A Manchester style account of Central University Glee Club’s concert tour notes a banner Yarmouth performance, a Linby stop, and a Pella home show. The report lists directors, officers, and choir members with phrasing praising the crowd and future prospects for a strong statewide reputation.
Harry Gall of Pennsylvania becomes business manager of the Pella Plumbing and Heating Co after a Monday deal. Clarence Pierce retires after selling his interests to the eastern newcomer, a practical plumber and timer, welcomed to the city with best wishes for success.
The Parent and Teacher Club meeting at the High School Building scheduled for the 15th has been postponed to Friday the 22nd.
The recital at the Auditorium on Friday evening April 8 featured the Van Aarken sisters and Prof Wilson. Dutch and American listeners showed strong appreciation for the talent and personalities on stage. Miss Wilson’s reading was highlighted as a notable feature and the Central College Ladies Auxiliary earned praise for securing such talent for Pella.
Misa Mintha Griffioen and Chas. Croll wed at the M E church parsonage Friday evening officiated by Rev. Monk. The couple plans to establish a home on South Main Street Den Hartog property after the 8 o clock ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Griffines, grew up on a nearby farm. the groom, a local carpenter, is the son of Mr and Mrs Geo Croll. The couple has many friends in Mitchellville who wish them well.
John Neiberg of the Boland Land Co. returned from Holland where he spent January and February gathering Dutch interest in the Pella Colony to be established in Hyde County. He reports a very pleasant and successful trip.
Marion county ex-supervisor R A Pilmer visits Madison county while in town. Mrs Cora Lundy of Harvey is critically ill with tuberculosis, daughter of A J Doughman. J W Applegate visits Des Moines and Alta recovers from surgery. City women plan library and reading room. meeting set for next Wednesday at 2 PM over Steele's. Reese Harmon buys 421 hogs for about 12000 dollars, shipped to Burlington. Blackley seen with Clark Coons herd near Franklin Center. 26 exposed, one dies after vaccination. Walter Maxon sells bucking bronchos and buys Knoxville Automobile Co garage, skilled as chauffeur. Paving workers win 50 cent daily raise if they help load wagons. previous pay was 350 per man per two weeks. Strikers value shovel work. after a layoff they return to work at 400 per team and driver. Rumor that Des Moines was told they cannot be had for less than 500 per day.
Guardian J H Soetens transfers part of a Pella lot to A J Boschma. Several quit claims and deeds adjust ownership among residents of Pella and Lake Prairie township, including H Rietveld to Anna de Bruyn, Central University of Iowa to H H Severn, and numerous parcels involving Gauss, van Hemert, van Zante, Kimple, Montain, and others. Names and precise acreages listed for each transfer, with several 4 lot and 2 lot parcels and 20.08 to 139.92 acre tracts referenced.
Funeral rites held for baby girl of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Roozenboom in south Pella with interment at North Cemetery. Anna S De Pree daughter of Dr and Mrs Peter De Pree of Grand Rapids died after brief illness. services at Con De Pree home with multiple pastors. burial at Pilgrim Home cemetery. pallbearers include six brothers. De Pree was active in philanthropic work in Holland and Grand Rapids. long time librarian at Bissell House. Also notes on local happenings: Waechter to St Louis trip, Brom assisting in new church foundation, Kuyper Sonatatore fabrics, and other town interests.
A group of northern newspaper men plan to buy 840 acres southwest of Lyford Texas owned by Frank E Clark. They will divide into five acre tracts with a townsite lot, each owner growing fruit trees and enjoying hunting and easy gulf access. Land can be paid monthly, with a road to the Gulf and a potential 160 five acre parcels.
Bargains on buggies cultivators fencing barbed wire and standard stock food and pipeline at H Van Maren's 1517 advertisement offers plant and farm equipment and supplies for local buyers including farming implements and fencing materials.
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