Pella Memories and Paving Plans Mentioned in Chronicle
A reader recalls Pella streets in old sketches, suggests a three member committee to study paving, mocks current finances, and urges immediate action. He notes Ira Jay Stod dard and local figures, recalls college curios and a Belfry mischief, and remembers Second Baptist Church near Howell, Stallarde, and Croll families with vivid anecdotes.
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Pella
Puget Sound
Washington
Versteeg
Jess
Ira Jay Stoddard
the Chronicle
India
Panta
Old College
Hinderstan
Belle Scarff
Miss Scarff
Weather Report April 16 to 22 by John H Ver Breeg
The Weather Bureau report compiled by John H Ver Breeg of the U S Department of Agriculture notes weekly conditions. It covers precipitation temperatures and notable patterns for the period April 16 through April 22 across regional stations.
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John H. Ver Breeg
Cooperative Yhcerver
The
Weather Bureau
U. S
Burned by Gasoline Accident Injures Mrs Kelderman
A man, Mr. Wm. Kelderman Sr., was refueling a car with gasoline by lantern light when it ignited. The flash scorched his forearm and caused burning of his clothing and hair on his wife, Mrs. Kelderman, who was nearby. A tub of water quenched the flames. the car and shed were undamaged.
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Wm. Kelderman
Mr. Kelderman
Public health advisory on waste removal for fly control
With warm weather the public is urged to remove garbage and manure to prevent flies that carry disease. The health officer stresses prevention over curing illnesses and signs the notice Boag of Health.
For Rent A Email House in North Pella
A terse rental notice for a north Pella dwelling with some land. Contact 17:18 S H Viersen Sr for details and inquiries.
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North
Pella
H. Viersen, Sr
Hand of Death: Mrs. G. Meyer dies at 78 in Pella area
Mrs. G Meyer died at the home of her daughter Mrs Barney Brom on Sunday April 20 at 7 45 am aged 78 years 1 month 28 days She leaves three sons and two daughters all in Pella except one son in Chicago and a daughter in Princeton Minnesota The funeral was held Tuesday April 22 at 145 pm at the home and 2 pm at First Christian Reformed Church Interment at First Reformed Cemetery
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G. Meyer
Barney Brom
Pella
Cheago
Princeton
Minn
Firat Christian Reformed Church
Firat Reformed Cemetery
Will Holdsworth
Oskaloosa
Esther Smith
Fred
Chester
Sarah Flaugh
Dexter
Lynnville
Charley. Renaud
John Holdsworth
Agai
Alta Talbot
Newton
Carrie Fries
Marengo
Nannie Hamner
John Sherman
F. C. Haines
Coleen
E J. Haines
Sully
Joe Newell
Jon Newell
Killduff
Mies
Carrie M. Trotter
Jacob Trotter
South Second Avenue
W. L. Bright
Lutheran Church
Harry Forey
Missionary minister Johnson dies at 48 in Pella
Reverend C Q Johnson, born in Sweden, died April 19 1918 at his Pella home aged 48. He served churches across Kansas Nebraska California Oregon Washington and Iowa before two years with the Midland Lyceum Bureau. He left a wife two sons and a daughter and was laid to rest in Oakland Nebraska after a service led by Rev J W Bailey.
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C. QO. Johnson
Pella
Mr. Johnson
Sweden
America
Nebraska
Ottawa University
Kaness
Western Normal College
Shenandoah
Iowa
Central College
Kansas
Pacific
California
Oregon
Washington
Hawarden
Monroe
Midland Lyceum Bureau
Johnson
Grand Falls
Minnesota
J. W. Bailey
The
Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Lered
Oakland
Nibr
Flood relief effort accumulates over $1349.62 in Pella area
The Chronicle notes donations for flood and tornado victims exceeded $1349.62, with continuing contributions from Pella residents and nearby farmers. A large gift arrived from Otley and surrounding villages. The article praises the community’s generosity and reflects on spared calamities.
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Pella
Otley
Captain Lawrence performs in Pella vaudeville show
A self styled Captain Lawrence the San Juan Hill bugler visited Pella this week on a vaudeville engagement. He vented at the town calling it the worst show town he had seen while noting his nine free Omaha tornado relief performances and paying his own board. An Oskaloosa visitor, A Bornstein, stopped in Monday afternoon.
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Lawrence
San Juan Hill
Pella
Europe
Omaha
Haigh School Beat Colfax In Slow Baseball Game
Haigh High School defeated Colfax 13 to 5 in a slow game. Pella pitcher Lynhorst allowed four hits in his first appearance, while Pella outhit Colfax two to one. Six runs came after two outs, and several strong defensive plays kept Colfax in check. Next Friday they travel to Mitchellville.
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Colfax
Lynhorst
Pella
Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs Brand on South Main
Mr and Mrs John Brand celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday April 22 on South Main Street. A large gathering of their children grandchildren and friends joined in reunions and feasting to mark the milestone. The Chronicle wishes them many more returns of the day.
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John Brand
South Main Street
the Chronicle
Beand Meny
Knights of Pythias District Convention Held in Osceola
The 28th district convention of Iowa Knights of Pythias met in Oskealoosa lodge rooms with Pella Knights attending. Notable participants included J H Reuver J W Boyd P H Stubenrauch P A Eimand and H Van Gorp among others. Address by H E Davis and thanks by A P Norton opened proceedings. Merkens state secretary delivered address and instruction. Performances by Letha Peckham and the Penn College Glee Club plus the Oskaloosa K P Glee Club filled the program. A buffet lunch and smoker followed, with music by the Bowen orchestra. All visiting lodges called it the best convention yet in the 28th district.
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Iowa
Knights of Pythine
K. of P
Oskaloosa
Pella
J. W. Boyd
P. H. Stubenrauch
P. A. Eimand
P. Heerema
H. E. Davis
A. P. Norton
Fremont
John H. Merkens
Letha Peckham
Penn College Glee Club
Roy Kemble
Oskaloosa K. P. Glee Club
Bowen Orchestr
College Notes and Events Highlight Local School Life
May 1 Ladies Glee Club concert and May 5 piano recital by Mr Sadler's pupils. May 8 A Happy Pair. June 11 Commencement. The school mourns Rev Mr Johnson’s death, whose sons attend. Miss Anne Sorenson hosted a Sunday luncheon. Glee Club away, missed. Ralph Westervelt sang at chapel, Harry Porter at High School. Dean Baitsel visited Fremont with parents. Pelican sighting reported. Mr Kelly of Cleveland visited Jim Sorenson. Baseball season underway. readers urged to support teams.
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Ladies Glee Club
Sadler
Mr. Johnson
Anne Sorenson
Ralph Westervelt
Orders Gray
Chapel
Harry Porter
Dean Baitsel
Fremont
Pelican
Bird
Kelly
Cleveland
Ohio
Jim Sorenson
Horse Stolen or Strayed Near Pella
T Plette reports a good horse missing from his barn after a Thursday morning discovery. The door was left open and the animal, valued around 150 dollars, may have strayed or been stolen. Mr. Plette could not confirm the thief would be involved.
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T. Plette
Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Services
Sunday school begins at 9 30 with morning worship at 10 40 Epworth League meets at 6 30 led by Mrs J P Durham Evening service follows at 7 30 sermon subject Paul the Apostle Special meetings this week have been valuable All are invited to remaining services Thursday and Friday evenings
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Epworth League
J. P. Durham
Paul the Apostle
Pastor Delivers Sermon On The Good Shepherd
Next Sunday evening the Pastor will occupy the pulpit with a sermon on The Good Shepherd and the Lost Sheep. Special music by the quartette with Mr Verhey singing Ninety and Nine in connection with the subject.
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Verhey
Local Social Roundup From Sully Area News
Sunday dinners and visits fill the Sully region with family come and go. Attendees include the Holdsworth and Welle families with Connie, Grace, and Grace’s sister helping with housework, plus Eina Agar Myrtle Hines and several others across Newton, Kilduff and Eddyville. A Mayoral tone note records births, marriages, and a tomato plant growing unusually tall in a window, highlighting community life and recent travels to California and other nearby towns.
Improved Daylight Cafe Parlor On Des Moines Short Line
The Rock Island Lines announce May 4 inaugurating cafe parlor car service on the Des Moines Short Line between Des Moines Mason City St Paul and Minneapolis on day and return trains. Cars combine dining and parlor spaces with a kitchen and dining room. Continuous service at all hours with midrange parlor car rates and a la carte options for breakfast lunch and supper.
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Rock Selend Lines
Cafeparlor
de Moines
Mason City
St. Pal
Minneapol
Dis
Mason A. m
St. Paul
Miasoaia
Os Mines
Des Moines
Twin Cities
Jonchéon
Sapper
Rock Island
Central defeats Parsons in drizzly opener 8 to 7
Central College edged Parsons College 8 to 7 in a close Wednesday contest on Central field. Joe Ryneburger delivered the decisive error in the ninth, allowing Lankelma to score from third as Central won their season debut. Kuyper hit a fifth inning homer, with Jordan and Lankelma pitching for Parsons. Coach Warren plans a trip to Des Moines to face Still College.
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Central College
Parsons College of Feitfiji
Central Field
Central
Joe Riyneburger
Parsons
Lankelma
Central Boys
Kuyper
Warren
Dis Moines
Jordan
Henry Kuyper
Aging Horse Ailments Highlighted By Iowa Homestead
An Iowa Homestead feature by a leading veterinary surgeon outlines common horse illnesses and practical care tips for farmers. The publication notes a joint one year subscription offer with the Iowa Home stead for 1.75 dollars, urging readers to subscribe.
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Iowa Homestead
Iowa
Rummage Sale Seeks Clothing and Household Items
Friends with any clothing or household articles are urged to donate to Mrs Harriet Keablea. Call 129 to arrange pickup. The sale will be held at Van Stigt's corner on Friday and Saturday.
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Plese
Harriet Keablea
van Stigt’s Corner
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Hand OF Death
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Burrel Holdsworth
Miss Grace
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Myrtle Hines
Alva Hammer
Murphy
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Marion Brayton
Alex Smith
Will Nicholson
Arthur and
Bryan Suber
Minnie van Doren
Edna Holdsworth
Artie Sparks
Lester and
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Fred Vander Zyl
Eddyville
Bert Clark
Belle Pack
Fred W. Prossen
Myrtle Andrews
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