July Fourth comedy wowed Pella audience at Opera House
The one act play July the Fourth staged by an amateur troupe delighted a large crowd at the Pella Opera House. Miss Clorine Dysart directed with praise for presentation, strong musical numbers led by Donald Waechter and Fay Lankelma, and a notable performance by Eleanor Thompson. The event, under the Woman's Federation Club, pleased the public and raised funds.
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Pella Opera House
Clorine Dysart
Donald Waechter
Fay Lankelma
Dorothy Sybenga
Tinker Tinker
Prof. Brouwer
Eleanor Thompson
Woman’s Federated Club
Pella School Programs Turn Pots Into Help
Thanksgiving programs by Pella Public Schools drew crowds with a one potato admission each, some paid a dollar, totaling 14 bushels of potatoes turned to authorities for distribution. Mr. Bakker collected funds and provided over $80 in provisions to about a dozen families. The Eighth Grade plans another program Saturday with the same potato admission, promising the best yet.
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Pella
T. T. Bakker
College Notes Highlight Social and Musical Events
Eleanor Thompson welcomed her parents for a visit and notes recall the 2nd number of the Artist Course at 8:15 pm in the College Auditorium. Faculty and students share gatherings, musical performances, and humorous socials, including two Twokyo girls hosting early evening entertainment and a lively supper scene with arriving guests.
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Eleanor Thompson
Wheeler
Brown
Wilkinson
Bosch
Baptist Church
VanBeek
Otley
Hazel Warren
H. J. Rhynsburger
Bailey
Halbert
Verna
Graham
Griener
Sunnyside
Sadler
Miss Griener
Frances Sheehy
Chapel
Miss White
Tail lights dangers in daylight prompt reader question
A reader asks why tail lights are needed only at night and describes a daytime rear collision in Pella. The note calls for daytime safety tips and humorously suggests wearing a fender.
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Chronicle
Pella
Bazaar by First Reformed Church A Ald and Dorcas Society
The Ald and Dorcas Society of the First Reformed Church holds its annual Bazaar at the A Van Stigt building on Saturday December 9 all day. Refreshments will be served and proceeds support missions.
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Ald and Dorcas Society of the First Reformed Church
A. ‘van Stigt
Death of Mrs Guert Thomassen on Washington Street
Mrs Guert Thomassen died at her home on Washington Street at 8 30 pm Sunday December 3 1916 age 59 years 5 months 12 days after a long illness. She is survived by five children Henry Fred Will Dora of Van Meter and Alice of Pella plus six stepchildren. Funeral was held December 6 at 1 30 pm at the Second Reformed Church with interment in the First Reformed cemetery. The family thanks neighbors and friends for aid and sympathy.
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Pella
Gerrit
Leonard
Joe DeBruyn
Chicago
Second Reformed Church
First Reformed Cemetery
Boys Have Good Trip at Marshalltown Conference
The Older Boys Conference in Marshalltown on December 13 drew 1016 attendees from 108 towns. Pella sent 10 fellows and 2 leaders. Jno L Alexander and C C Robinson led sessions while Andrew Roorda presented the top paper on Sunday School Class Organization for Boys. The Rendracht Maakt Macht banner drew much attention and the event was praised as excellent.
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Marshalltown
Pella
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Jno
L. Alexander
C. C. Robinson
Andrew Roorda
Rendracht Maakt Macht
Library report for November 1916 read as issued totals
November 1916 library report shows 1840 books issued across 25 days, average daily circulation 74 with a high of 182 and low of 33. Adult fiction 30 percent, 21 books repaired, 34 new readers registered. Fines total 4 dollars 86 cents, non resident charges 1 dollar 20 cents, overall receipts 6 dollars 06 cents.
Daniel Boone Trail markers going up in Iowa and Minnesota
The Daniel Boone Trail marking project expands across Boone county and into Webster and Polk counties, with 55 miles currently marked and plans to exceed 70 miles. Steel posts and enamel signs mark intersections, with side monograms guiding travelers. Officials note the effort is self-funded, permanent, and legally protected, and expect rapid expansion before winter slows work.
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Boone, Madrid
Ogden
Boxholm
Boone County
Webster
Polk Counties
Webster County
Polk County
Anton Paulson
Daniel Boone Trail
Canada
Gulf
Wapello
Davis
Mahanka County
Missouri Line
Pella
Ledyard
Iowa
Amboy
Good ‘Thunder
Mankato
Minnesota
State Highway Commission
Boone News-Republican
Pella High Opens Season With Monroe H Game
The Pella High School basketball team meets Monroe H on Friday evening in the season opener, the first game in the new high school gym, with a large crowd expected.
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Pella High School
Monroe H
Two fingers lost by worker at George Heeren shop
Anthon Smits, a young Dutch immigrant, lost two fingers when his hand was pulled into a buzz saw at the George Heeren shop on Friday. He had previously worked at the Chronicle office and on a farm near Oskaloosa before joining the Heeren shop two years ago.
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Anthon Smits
George Heeren
Anthon
Chronicle Office
Oskaloosa
Heeren
Cigar Sale Notice At Stubenrauchs Drug Store
Until further notice the shop will sell all cigars except four brands at six for 26 cents. Stubenrauchs Drug Store located in ft. coordinates unclear.
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Stubenrauch
Council Meeting Calls For Street Lamp At Hazel and Sharon
The city council met Tuesday with the mayor and most members present. A petition signed by residents urged a street lamp at Hazel and Sharon, a dangerous east-side corner near Keables and Valkenburg. The request was granted. The city treasurer reported no overdrafts and a balance of 18 717 dollars 44 cents. Water sewer and street reports showed routine work. Finance committee audited bills 2135 dollars 32 cents and warrants were authorized.
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Verhey
Hazel
Sharon
Keables
Valkenburg
Brunswick Phonograph Agency Promotes New Super- Pagnograph
Puritan Drug Co exclusive agents announce Brunswick Phonograph in stock with Pathe Records alliance. The machine plays all makes of records, offers richer musical world, and ranges from 70 to 175 dollars. Bruns wick Balke Callden er Co has 74 years of cabinet making history. We invite demonstrations at store or home.
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Brunswick Phonograph
Brunswick
Pathe Records
Brunswick Balke Callender Co
Puritan Drug CO
Sacred Cantata The Angelic Choir at Central College
A sacred cantata titled the Angelic Choir will be performed in the College Auditorium on Monday evening December 11 at 5. The program features choruses solos and quartets depicting the birth of Christ with the shepherds and angels. The sixty voice mixed chorus is balanced for best effect and the Holy City will be sung by Prof Brouwer a new Central College singer and director. Tickets are available at Gosselink's Shoe Store.
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Christ
Holy City
Brouwer
Prof
Central College
Gosselink’s
Revival at the M. E. Church Promising Progress
The M. E. Church revival reports strong interest and a Holy Spirit presence last Lord's Day with several souls saved. Special workers are encouraged as services continue this week, and prayer and effort are urged to sustain the blessing, says the Pastor.
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M. E
Pella District Fair to Elect Directors at City Hall
Stockholders meet December 14 from 1 to 4 pm in Pella City Hall to elect three directors for the next term. An evening gathering will discuss the fair’s welfare. A recent financial statement shows a small year deficit attributed to bad weather last year. William Zinberg visited friends in Oskaloosa on Thanksgiving.
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Pella
Marie Kaiser Soprano Sings With Edison Phonograph in Pella Program
Miss Marie Kaiser, American soprano, performed withPhillip Scheib violinist in unison with her voice on the Edison phonograph at Van der Linden Drug Store in Central College auditorium. The free program filled the venue as audiences watched the machine reproduce her tones, sometimes indistinguishable from her live singing, with lights on and off. The event showcased Edison invention and earned local praise for the dealer bringing the novelty to the music loving public.
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Pella
Thomas A. Edison
van der Linden
Marie Kaiser
Edison Phonograph
Central College
Phillip Scheib
Miss Kaiser
Edison
van der Linden Drug Store
Ames School Addressed By Its President On Editorial
A letter from Ames Iowa dated December 2 1916 defends the state school’s agriculture emphasis and clarifies its limited liberal arts role. President R A Pearson invites the Chronicle editor to Ames to inspect the work and discuss the subject further.
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Chronicle
Ames
the Chronicle
Pella
Iowa
R. A. Pearson
Best Artist Course Tickets December event at college
The second number of the Artist Course is scheduled for Thursday December 7 at the College Auditorium. Tickets for the two remaining numbers are 75 cents. single admission for one number is 60 cents. The board will be open Wednesday morning at the Two Vans Ady.
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Ady
Financial Statement of Pella Fair Society 1916
The document lists the receipts and disbursements for the Pella District Fair Society in 1916. It shows a total deficit of 839.72, interest bearing indebtedness at 3,300.00, and net figures including 178.45 and 161.17 as specific entries.
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Pella
Masons Elect Officers at Pella Lodge No. 55
Pella Lodge No. 55 A. F. and A. M. elected W. A. Young as W M Udell Hendricks as S W W H VanderPloeg as J W B H Sack as Treasurer L F Bousquet as Secretary Reports show the lodge in good condition with increasing membership The move to a new hall improved attendance and a busy winter is anticipated.
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Pella Lodge No
A. F
A. M
W. A. Young
W. M
Udell Hendricks
S. W
W. H. VanderPloeg
J. W
B. H. Sack
Treas
L. F. Bousquet
Naturalization meeting called for citizenship class
A second meeting of all persons interested in becoming U S citizens is scheduled at the High School building this Friday at 7 30 PM. Attendance may determine whether a citizenship class will be organized.
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United States
Schmidt and Van Klootwyk wedding at Methodist parsonage
Mrs Minnie Schmidt and Tunis Van Klootwyk wed at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday at 5 PM. The ceremony was led by Rev J F Robertson. The bride lives near Coal Ridge, six miles northeast of Knoxville. the groom resides in Dallas. They will live in Dallas and are well known in the county.
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Minnie Schmidt
Tunis van Klootwyk
J. F. Roberston
Coal Ridge
Knoxville
Dallas
John van Klootwyk
Pella
van Klootwyk
Knoxville Express
Notice on Farm Prohibits Hunting and Trapping
John Van Wyngaarden posts a formal farm notice barring all hunting and trapping on his property. The declaration specifies no exceptions and aims to prevent unauthorized shooting, trapping, or livestock disturbance on the premises.
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John van Wyngaarden
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Women’s Club
Miss Dysart
G. Thomassen
DAN
BOONE
The
Fair TO
William Zinberg
Vander Linden Drug
Schmidt—Van Klootwyk
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