Lodge Elections: Odd Fellows and Masons name officers
The Odd Fellows elected officers for the first half of 1916 with George Kimmel continuing as secretary for forty one years. Pelth Lodge No 65 A F A M chose W A Young W M Udell Hendricks S W R D Melsiire J W B H Back treasurer H Westerhof secretary. Rebekahs elected six month term officers Cecyle VanderBeek N G Louise Vander Meide V G G W VanArkel treas A G Buwalda secretary.
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Odd Fellows
George Kimmel
Mr. Kimmel
Lodge
Rebekahs
Cecyle VanderBeek
N. G
Louise Vander Meide
V. G
Tigers Start Basketball Season With Eddyville Contenders
The Pella Tigers open their basketball season Tuesday night December 14 facing the Eddyville Camels, a new club with fast material from former college stars. Coach McWilliams at Central is guiding expectations for a strong state championship drive while December includes a scheduled game against Des Moines Northwestern All-Stars. The Redfield team has already fallen to Des Moines, marking Des Moines as a top center.
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Tigers
Pella Tiger
Eddyville “Camels
Camels
McWilliams
Central
Northwestern All-Stars
Des Moines
Redfield
Des’ Moines
Twins as a Study in Dual Identity and Public Perception
An essay examines twins as a double life in human terms. It argues twins invite more interest and entertainment than single individuals through repeated impressions and shared identity, drawing comparisons to paired horses, troops, and choirs, noting societal bias toward duplication.
Theories on Twin Attractiveness in Public Discourse
The Chronicle invites discussion on the attractiveness of twins and related theories. The writer argues while other theories exist, the familiar and known comforts draw support, and a respectful public debate could shed light on a question of broad interest and personal relevance.
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Chronicle
High School Societies Promote Permanent Student Programs
High school literary societies formed to rival and raise work quality with about thirty members each. Students plan programs under teacher supervision, with Clio Society already presenting Nov. 19. Crestomathian Society prepares a Ladies Home Journal themed program for Dec. 10, with officers Marion Wormhoudt and Mark Rillahan leading a committee including Verna Halbert and Freda Carpenter.
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Fessent
Barretta
Clio Society
Arthur Renaud
Alfred Synhorst
Marie Weyers
Louis Kuyper
Will DeBruyn
Pearl Stein‘kamp
Retta McIntire
Crestomathian Society
Ladies Home Journal
Marion” Wormohudt
Mark Rillahan
Carl DeVries
Verna Halbert
Dick VanderPloeg
Reefa Lancaster
Freda Carpenter
Warner VanderVoort
Dick ‘Doedyns
Lois Brooks
Gertrude Varenkamp
Gertrude Varenkamp Sextette
Boys Glee Club
Mark Rulahan
Fashion Department
Marion Wormhoudt
Card of Thanks for T Vogelaar’s Death
We wish to thank neighbors and friends for aid and kindly sympathy during the illness and death of our father T Vogelaar, and for the floral tributes thoughtfully given. The Children.
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T. Vogelaar
Bargains on farm wagons and hardware stock
H VanMaren advertises a sale of farm wagons and wagon beds, a hardware stock at cut prices, and a 90 by 192 foot building lot on Main street with pavement water and sewer. The offer invites examination and notes prices are low with or without warehouse.
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H. VanMaren
Bazaar to be held by First Reformed church groups
The Aid and Dorcas society and the Sunday school class of Cornelia Braam of the First Reformed church plan a bazar on Saturday December 18 in the A Van Stigt building at the square. Attendees can choose Christmas gifts and purchase chocolate coffee chicken sandwiches cake and homemade candy. Mrs R R Beard visited Oskaloosa Monday afternoon.
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Aid and Dorcas Society
Cornelia Braam
First Reformed Church
A. van Stigt
Lok and Liv Tism in the Evening
A fragmented note from AT THE CHURCHES page hints at a talk or topic titled Lok and Liv tism in the evening. No clear names or places are readable, but the item appears as a local church schedule or discussion note with uncertain full details.
Men Gather for Church Meeting Led by Dr Childs
About one hundred men attended the Sunday service at the Second Reformed Church. Dr Childs led the meeting and spoke on growth. M Van der Linden will lead next Sunday and all men and young men are invited to attend.
The Man of Shame at Electric Palace Saturday
A powerful silent drama from Jules Mary titled The Man of Shame screens at the Electric Palace on Saturday December 11. Cast includes Wilton Lackaye Harry C Myers and Rosemary Theby in a tale of love romance and intrigue from a Universal company.
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Electric Palace Theatre
Jules Mary
Wilton Lackaye
Harry C. Myers
Rosemary Theby
Universal Company
Henry Ford's Peace Expedition Ships Out
Henry Ford sails the Peace Ship Oscar II to Europe with a large group seeking to end the war. Ford plans no firm program beyond a Hague conference with neutral delegates, hoping public discussion sparks settlement while facing ridicule from many newspapers.
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Henry Ford
Oscar II
Detroit
Europe
Ford
Hague
Chicago
Work of Henry Ford Proves Value of His Efforts
A fragment reflects on Henry Ford’s persistent labor and impact. It contrasts opponents doubting his methods with the growing confidence in the worth of his contributions and innovations.
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Henry Ford
Fidence
Surprise Party Honors TerLouw Family in Pella Move
Bethel church consistory members gathered Tuesday afternoon December 7 to surprise John TerLouw and his family. Rev Vander Helde and many couples attended, presenting a silver serving set and offering prayers and psalms. The family soon relocate to Pella, marking their second surprise from friends in two weeks.
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John TerLouw
Bethel Church Consistory
TerLouws
Vander Helde
A. Boot
B. VanRoekel
A.B. Vos
W. van der Hart
W. DePenning
TerLouw
Wedding Bells Cobbs Harris and Neels Klein Neels
Lovilia and Moravia residents Cobbs and Harris wed at Moravia on Thanksgiving Day. Antoinette Neels and Arthur Klein married December 8 at the Methodist parsonage. Klein a city mail carrier. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes for both couples.
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Cobbs-Harris
Phil Cobbs
Lovilia
Vergie Harris
Moravia
Lovilla Press
Klein-Neels
Antoinette Neels
Arthur Klein
Jesse A. Monkman
Methodist
Klein
Washington Street
the Chronicle
Pella Ordinance Regulating City Vehicle Operation
Ordinance 135 sets traffic rules in Pella Iowa including right side travel, signaling, pedestrian yield, and penalties. It requires youth vehicle limits, requires speed and signal compliance near obstructions, and mandates fines from one to twenty five dollars with possible jail or labor if unpaid. Passed December 7 1915 with city clerk attestation.
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Pella
Iowa
A. C. Kuyphr
City Council Approves Sewer Connection and Paving Options
The council approved a joint sewer connection with Isaac LeCocq and adjoining property owner, adopted a trenching machine crossing regulation, and advanced a traffic ordinance. Finances show a $26,989.18 balance. bonds to be issued. bids approved for sewer work. Rees offers five inch concrete base with tarvia surface at $1.50 per sq yd with a five year guarantee, backed by Miller Barrett rep advocating tarvia paving.
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LeCoca
Isaac LeCocq
San
Peace Street
Main
East First Street
East First Street. the Committee On Buildings and Grounds
D. L. Wynna
Geo. Clark
Gaass
Henry J. Rees
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Baltimore
Rees
A. F. Miller
Chicago
Barrett Manufacturing Co
Pella Youths Donated Skin After Motor Accident
A Dallas Evening Journal item reports that in Pella Iowa nearly every young man offered skin grafts to aid a fellow townsman injured in a motor crash. The donor is said to be on the road to recovery and the story casts a positive light on Pella’s community spirit.
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W. J. Coulston
Dallas
Tex
Evening Journal
Harry Caulkett
Pella
Iowa
Peoria Man Pleads Guilty After Hunting Law Violation
Jacob Dunwoody was arrested by Woodruff court constable on a warrant after a game warden information charging hunting without license and trapping out of season. Seized were 18 muskrat, 13 skunk, 3 mink and one coon skin. Dunwoody pleaded guilty on his own recognizance with defense by S. V. Reynolds, claiming no intent to violate state law and that he followed others’ practices.
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Jacob Dunwoody
Peoria
John Broyles
Woodruff Court
S. V. Reynolds
Enjoyable Edison Diamond Disc Concert at Keables Store
Friday evening a two hundred fifty guest audience attended a delightful reproduction concert of the Edison Diamond Disc. Gerrit Vanden Berg directed the event with clerks handling guest comfort and refreshments. Attendees praised the performance and thanked the organizers for the splendid entertainment.
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Pi Drug
Edison
Keables
Gerrit Vanden Berg
College Notes Seventeenth Lecture Audition and Social
The notes detail a week of campus events including a 13th lecture number a musical and campus gatherings. Mr and Mrs Clifton hosted Mr and Mrs Glover and the Misses Greiner while Dr Bailey gave a speech. Professors McIntire and Sadler hosted gatherings and a German play was planned. Football prizes were announced with campus prizes from Puritan Drug Store and DeReus barber shop. Bobby Hites named captain for next year.
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Carl Byers
Lloyd Roach
Leonard Allen
Mark McWilliams
Ralph McIntire
Armourer
Chapel
McWilliams
Muirhead
Puritan
Lowe
DeReus
Hites
Mr. Fry
Bobby Hites
Fry
Hillyer
Bazaar and Cooking Exchange at Star Garage
The Baptist Ladies Aid will hold a Bazaar and Cooking Exchange in the Star Garage Saturday afternoon. Also serve tea with a Parcel Post shower at one o'clock. Cook books on sale at The Two Vans.
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Baptist Ladies Aid
Star Garage
Adv
Man of Shame to Play at Electric Palace on December 11
Universal film presents The Man of Shame with Wilton Lackaye as lead at the Electric Palace. The feature is hailed as one of the year's best by critics and a real hit of the current screen season.
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Universal Film Company
Man of
Wilton Lackaye
Electric Palace Theater
Th Universal
Otis
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R. R. Beard
Oskaloosa
Lok
Livtism
the Man OF
College
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