Football Doings Penn Central In 8 3 Victory At Oskaloosa
Central College defeats Penn 8 to 3 in a hard fought match delayed by foggy travel and a late start. Key players include Penns Ver Steeg Westervelt and Central’s Peterson Byers VanZante Harkness. Penn 3 points from a pass and a later missing tally, final score 8-3.
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Pena
Penn
Gillette
Central
Visser
Peterson
Dick VanZante
Byers
State University
Ellsworth
Beyers
Ver Steeg
Thomas
Westervelt
Penn Central
Williams
L. E
Kempkes Johnson
Central College football ends season with mixed results
Central College wraps up the 1918 football season with seven games producing four defeats, two victories, and one tie. The team faced travel fatigues and an arduous Thanksgiving clash at Oskaloosa against Penn College, amid calls for reconsidering their athletic ties and concerns over amateur sportsmanship and courtesy.
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Central College
Oskaloosa
Drake Central
Highland Park Central
Penn
Central
Parsons Central
Ellsworth
Wesleyan
Warren
Drake
Parsons College
Fairfield
Penn College
Rock Island Railway
Highland Park
Parsons
Atletic
Pella Spirit Shines In Local Thanksgiving Football Scene
The Pella crowds show strong support for the football team with late arrivals welcomed by local friends, band participation, and business leaders closing shops to attend games. The community donates blankets and prizes while praising the team’s clean record and Dr. Warren’s efforts to bring honor to the school and town, contrasting with Central College.
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Pella
Penn College
Penn
Central College
Chronicle
Dr. Warren
Tigers Rally To Win Opener In 1913 14 Season
The Tigers defeated the Oskaloosa Y M C A in a rough Thanksgiving night game in the Oskaloosa gym. Tigers showed team cohesion and promise of championship form while Oskaloosa yielded in teamwork but had notable individual plays. Lineup included McFerran Paris Rhynsburger Cadwallader Brownen Adel Wright Kuyper with Rhynsburger Keables and Paris leading scorers.
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Tigers
Oskaloosa Y. M. C
Oskaloosa Y
Oskaloosa
Y. MC
AL Tigers
McFerran
Paris
Rhynsburger Cadwallader
Brownen
Adel Wright
Kuyper
Rhynsburger
Keables
J. Boyd
Brown
Cadwallader
McDonough
Happy Surprise at Van Heukelem Farm Party
About fifty friends gathered Monday evening at Mrs. H Van Heukelem’s home to surprise her on learning she will soon leave the farm for Pella. Miss Edna Verheul, invited to provide lessons for Albert, 15, and a cozy supper followed with music and games. Attendees included the Bogaards Engbers DeBruyn Kruseman and others.
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H. van Heukelem
George Engbers
John Bogaard
Edna Verheul
Albert
van Heukelem
Pella
John Bogsard
Charles Stursma
Gerrit Engbers
Tom DeBruyn
S. Kruseman
Pethoven
Henry Cole
Pete Dykstra
John VanGorp
Pete Bloem
Philip Bogaard
P. Vos. i. Cor
Barred Rock Cockerels Win First Premium at Pella Fair
Eight more Barred Rock cockerels offered by R. R. Sadler of Chronicle office after winning first premium at the Pella Fair. Call, phone, or write for details.
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Pella Fair
R. R. Sadler
Chronicle Office
Hand of Death and Obituaries in Local Notice
Death notices report Maasdam Mrs. L. Maasdam aged 62 at East Second Street on November 28 1912 after stomach trouble funeral December 2 at 1 30 p m Oakwood cemetery Kreling Mrs. John G. Kreling died November 29 1913 at age 4 years 10 months 20 days funeral December 1 Leighton conducted by Rev F J Drost Van Damselaar cemetery east of Pella Vankkeren Mrs C VanEkeren died Otley November 30 at seven o clock death by consumption aged 38 years 10 months 22 days husband and three children survive funeral December 2 at Otley Reformed church Price cemetery south of Otley
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van Damselaar
Pella
the Reformed Church
Otley
Price Cemetery
Twenty Fifth Anniversary Surprise for VanNiewaal Couple
A Saturday celebration marked the twenty fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Y T VanNiewaal. Friends gathered at their Oskaloosa street home, bringing refreshments and gifts. Rev B F Brinkman spoke for the group and conveyed best wishes for many more anniversaries.
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Y.T. VanNiewaal
VanNiewaal
Oskaloosa Street
B. F. Brinkman
F. LeCocq
I. LeCocq
John Lankelma
Jacob Rovaart
A. P. Kuyper
A. N. Kuyper
Margaret
Minnie van Niewaal
Washington
Ames
Chronicle
Engaged by Wednesday Camp Fire Comedy at Central College
The Pukwudjeenie Camp Fire Girls staged Engaged by Wednesday at Central College auditorium Tuesday. The play featured entertainment from their male friends with The latest man in town Warner Van Spanckeren drawing laughs. Supporting roles by Ralph Westervelt Ruth Aschenbrenner Joe Boyd Wilma Rietveld Florelle Fradenburgh and others were praised. The Camp Fire Girls are under Mrs Geo F Sadler. A fair crowd attended. Also listed is sale of L Stegeman property on West Washington street via The Hub Shoe Store. Miss Nettie DeGoyer of Prairie City visited relatives in Pella. Prof Clayton spoke at local churches.
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Central
Central College
Pella
Oskaloosa
Leighton
Reliable Motors
Central College Auditorium
Warner van Spanckeren
Ralph Westervelt
Ruth Aschenbrenner
Joe Boyd
Wilma Rietveld
Florelle Fradenburgh
Geo. F. Sadler
Rock Island Rail Service Criticized Over Thanksgiving Plans
A community letter condemns Rock Island for unreliable service to Oskaloosa on Thanksgiving. The author cites missed special trains, late arrivals, a dark coach, and high penalties for passengers while urging state action to force better service and promote highway competition.
Klein Forsythe wedding in Humboldt Iowa
The marriage of Tunis Klein of this city to Miss Jessie Forsythe of Humboldt Iowa occurred Wednesday December 3 1913 at the bride’s parents home in Humboldt. Rev B F Brinkman officiated with relatives and friends present. Klein recently began law practice in Pella and prepared a new home on Main Street ready for Mrs Klein’s entrance. The Chronicle sends heartfelt congratulations.
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the Chronicle
Pella groups win prizes at Albia Eisteddfod
The Male Choral Club and Con Amore Club of Pella, led by Prof. Groet, competed in the Iowa Eisteddfod at Albia on Thanksgiving. They earned several prizes before an injury to Miss Edna VerPloeg and some seating disputes marred the event. the trip nonetheless boosted Pella’s profile and local pride.
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Con Amore
Pella
Groet
Albia
Iowa
Margaret Phillips
P. Groet
Hiteman
St. Cecilia
Edna VerPloeg
Kelly
Oskaloosa
Rock Island
VerPloeg
Prof. Groet
Runaway Bus Dashes Through City Stopping After Brief Chase
McIntire's bus team escaped control Monday evening starting near the depot. They pulled away with no passengers aboard and tore through yards to the power plant, down East Second Street to Franklin and Main. The vehicle suffered damage but did not overturn, and mail sacks remained atop.
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McIntire
City
East Second Street
Franklin
Main
Colfax Bank Closure Prompts Inquiry Into Assets
The Citizens State Bank of Colfax with assets of 430000 is closed. Cashier M D Wheelock has disappeared after leaving a note to his wife stating intent to take his life. State bank examiner investigates asset condition and creditor losses remain uncertain.
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Colfax Bank
Citizens State Bank of
Colfax
M. D. Wheelock
State Bank
For Rent Farm Near Albia Iowa Ed Canning Farm
210 acre Monroe county farm four miles north of Albia offered for rent regarded as one of the best in the county. For details contact J A CANNING Albia Ia or Albert Van Houweling and J S Kelly of Pella who know the property.
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Albia
Iowa
Monroe County
Ed. Canning
J. A. Canning
Albia, Ia
Albert van Houweling
J. S. Kelly
Pella
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West
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Prairie City
Clayton
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