Central College board selects J W Bailey for president
A special board meeting at the Baptist church discussed the college future. President Beys resigns at June end. Dr J W Bailey of Pella is urged to become president after commencement. The board rejects selling to Reformed churches and plans extensive advertising to attract students for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of ‘Trustees of
Central College
Baptist Church
Education Board
The
Northern Baptist Convention
E. D. Burton
Chicago
F. W. Padelford
Boston
Des Moines
Central University of Iowa
Des Moines College
Reformed Churches
Beyl
J. L. Ketman
P. H. McDowell
Davenport
J. B. Smith
Waterloo
Peter
The Amusement Problem Revisited by a Public School Advocate
A speaker argues that amusement is essential for relief from labor and urges a balanced view. He notes nature demands rest and that leisure should not hinder tomorrow’s toil. Rather than mere prohibition, he calls for offering better alternatives to satisfy human needs.
Hog Cholera Lecture At Pella Bank Saturday
Dr. W K Strouder of the Iowa State College agricultural extension will lecture on hog cholera at the Pella National Bank on Saturday April 25 at 2 00 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Strouder
Department of Agricultural Extension
Iowa State College
Pella National Bank
VanderKiett Sjaardema Wedding Seals 1914 nuptials
Mr. Lubertus VanderKiett and Miss Emma Sjaardema united in marriage at VanderKiett home on North Main Street. The ceremony took place Thursday April 9 1914 at 2:00 PM with Rev C DeLeuw officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanderKiett
Sjaardema
Lubertus VanderKiett
Mias
Emma Sjaardema
What Can Pella Gain From Factories and Growth
A school essay by 11 year old Arthur Sells argues more factories in Pella would raise population and wealth, expand stores and banks, attract residents, justify a new railroad, and spur modern improvements. The note also reports on enrollment figures, bids for Lincoln and Webster buildings plumbing, and a state contest trip by Ida Donai and Miss Brown with Ida advancing development but not winning first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sells
Webster
Pella
Lincoln
Miss Viersen
K. VerHeul
Miss Lefeber
M. VerHeul
Miss Lautenbach
Miss Harmsen
Bootsma
Aes
Lincoln and
H. VanderZyde
Veenstra
Reinbeck
Ida
Peace program oration contest winners noted
The first speaker H. D. Henry of Simpson argued for the fraternal spirit. B. Fred Wise of Parsons and W. F. Dexter of Penn followed with peace and antiwar topics. Clarence Craig of Morningside urged inevitable peace while Eugene Hinton of Central faced delivery issues after his grandfather's death. C Floyd Wambeam won first with Rooseveltian peace theme, while Fred B. Dean of Des Moines College took second with Heroes and Universal Peace. Penn led, then Simpson, Morningside, Parsons, Central. contest held at Central for the second time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Henry
Simpson
B. Fred Wise
Parsons
Wise
W. F. Dexter
Penn
Morningside College
Clarence Craig
Craig
Central
Eugene Hinton
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Fred B. Dean
Des Moines College
Morningside
Emerson
America
Orient
M. Wambeam
Peace Contest Held at Central College with Seven Schools
On April 10 at Central College the State Peace Oratorical Contest drew seven colleges including Simpson Parsons Penn Morningside Central Agricultural College and Des Moines College. Judges were H W Chehock John Barnes H P Chaffee V Finley and B C Coad. The program featured music by Central Conservatory students and a Central Glee Club selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Simpson
Parsons
Penn
Morningside
Central
the Agricultural College
Des Moines College
H. W. Chehock
Clear Lake
John Barnes
Cedar Falls
H. P. Chaffee
Iowa City
V. Finley
Ft. Dodge
B. C. Coad
G A R Circle Ladies Circle Meeting Notice
The Ladies Circle of the G A R will meet Tuesday April 21 at 2 30 p m. Important business for Memorial Day requires full attendance. By order of the Secretary Mrs E S Dennis committed to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
E. S, Dennis
Park Maintenance Bids Opened by City Council
The Committee on Buildings and Grounds invites bids for cutting grass and park upkeep for the coming season. Bids must be in by 6:00 p m Monday April 27 1914. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. T Plette chairman committee 16 17
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iun
T. Plette
Died This Week In Local Area Obituaries 1914
Deaths noted for William Veldhuizen of age 81 on April 11 at his son Albert's home near town. Beintema Meindert Beintema dies at 93 on April 16 at his E Third Street home. Peter VanWaardhuizen found dead April 13 at his West Pella area home at age 51. Funerals and interments set for each case at local churches and cemeteries.
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Veldhuizen
Albert
van Domselaar
Beintema
Meindert Beintema
E. Third Street
Second
Christian Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Peter VanWaardhuizen
Pella
Mr. VanWaardhuizen
Fifield School House
M. CG. Ruissaard
Price Cemetery
City Council Meeting Minutes Mention Paving and Water Projects
The council met Tuesday in regular session with mayor, clerk, and all councilmen present. They discussed grading Bird street for a cement walk, extending water mains on Main street, W 3rd near Franklin, and connections for properties on 1st street and lot 4 block 43. Grade stakes were set in an alley behind block 69. The Commercial Association supported paving actions. Various grants were approved for building connections and fence adjustments. May 5 Clean Up Day for wards one and four and May 6 for wards two and three were adopted. Fines, licenses, and city financials were reviewed with reports showing positive payoffs for light plant improvements and eleven fire calls in the year. The second reading of a trains speed ordinance was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Springvalley
Wis
Little Falls
Benfit
Nick Boland
Bird Street
Independence
University
C. F. Dykstra
North Main Street
H. H. Geelhoed
Franklin Street
P. H. VanGorp
Geo. J. Thomassen
Commercial Association
D. W .T. Warren
Athletic Association of Central College
J. C. Mitten
Main Street
Health and Sanitation Committee
Light and Power
Wm. Schreiner
City committee actions and paving project notes
Bills totaling 4107.46 were ordered drawn as warrants. Warrants were issued for interest and bonds due April 1. The Committee on Buildings and Grounds may advertise bids for park care. Hitching racks during square paving were referred to Streets and Alleys with power to act. Fire department officers were reported and approved. B Schreiner, Paving Engineer, said curbing must be reset before paving and new sewer reference points are needed. He also outlined drainage provisions for the paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Schreiner
Mr. Schreiner
Fatal Gasoline Explosion in Iowa Woman Dies
Relatives report Mrs. J. W. Miller of Harlan Iowa burned to death when gasoline fumes ignited while she cleaned clothes. She escaped the flames, was aided by neighbors, but died that evening. The house and contents burned. Born near Pella she was daughter of Green T. Clark and sister to A H Clark and Mrs Richardson. A H Clark and Mrs Richardson traveled to Harlan for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Miller
Harlan
Iowa
Mrs. Miller
Pella
Green T. Clark
Louisa Richardson
A. H. Clark
T. J. Clark
The Nazarene cantata at First Christian Reformed Church
The Choral Society presented The Nazarene cantata at the church Wednesday to a packed house under the direction of Tunis Kempkes. About fifty voices sang with soloists Johanna VanDuren Julia VanDuren Tunis Kempkes and Paul Ver Meer. Jennie Vander Ploeg accompanied the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choral Society
The
First Christian Reformed Church
the Nazarene
Tunis Kempkes
Johanna VanDuren
Julia VanDuren
Paul Ver Meer
Jennie Vander Ploeg
Nazarene
Kempkes
Bernard Orchestra Closing Lecture Course Concert
The Bernard Orchestra performed Monday night in the college auditorium on April 13 as the closing number of this year's lecture course Their program ranged from popular airs to classical pieces Lampert's descriptive music from Salomes Dance was noted The group was directed by Miss Ethel Barnard who demonstrated skill as a violinist and director The management hopes for a strong course next year with several acts already secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard
College Auditorium
Lampert
Ethel Barnard
Miss Merna Thom as Recital Delights Audiences
Miss Merna Thom as soprano, pupil of Prof Clayton, performed at the Auditorium recital. From Elizabeths Prayer to a closing duet with Prof Clayton she showed clear enunciation, a full mezzo voice, and ease in public performance. Miss Mincks accompanied well, Mr Guy Churchill offered Liszt Rhaposodie. The recital drew long applause and roses for the singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merna Thomas
Clayton
Elizabeth
Tannhauser
Mincks
Guy Churchill
Liszt
Miss Thomas
White Way Auto Co. Brings Home New Buick Car
John Dieleman, R. K. Hamilton, Mrs. John VanHemert and Miss Veda Tice traveled to Des Moines Friday to bring home a new Buick for the White Way Auto Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dieleman
R. K. Hamilton
John VanHemert
Veda Tice
Des Moines
White Way Auto Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
College Board
J. W. Bailey
F. M. Flush
G. A. R. Circle
Hand OF Death
Council
Barnard Orchestra
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