NO SUFFERING FROM COAL LACK IN PELLA DESPITE SHORTFALL
In early December the coal reserve in Pella diminished as temperatures swung from cold to near zero. Miners’ strike and fuel administration controls limited deliveries, but local officials aimed to minimize hardship. Newspapers reported late trains and heavy snow, yet no fuel shortages or suffering occurred. By Thursday morning miners had accepted government terms and were ordered back to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
P. H. van Gorp
State Fuel Administration
Indianapolis
Washington
Miners’ Union
Des Moines
Library Report for Noy 1919
The record shows issued books count and days open for issue unavailable. It notes average and largest daily circulations, highest daily figure, and adult fiction percentage. Periodicals issued and Holland books issued are listed alongside receipts and overdue fines. Non resident charges total $10.27. Cornelia Rhynsburger, Librarian.
Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Porter
We thank our friends and the fire department for their ready and prompt response to our call for help in saving our home. Mr. and Mrs. M. Porter.
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Fire Department
M. Porter
Trains Taken Off on K D Line Due to Miners Strike
Two passenger trains on the K D line were canceled Monday affecting routes between Des Moines and Eldon. Train 470 eastbound at 9 44 a m and train 471 westbound at 8 11 p m carried mail clerks. Otley and Monroe shoppers lose same day trips to Pella while coal production resumes may keep shortages for weeks.
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Pella
K. D
Des Moines
Eldon
Otley
Monroe
Mrs Liggett Hosts Glee Club Evening Cheer
The Glee Club members attend a Monday night gathering at Mrs. Liggett's home after rehearsal. They form quartettes, perform tunes like Yankee Doodle Annie Laurie Dixie Land and America, enjoy pumpkin pie and hot chocolate, hear Prof Sadler speak, and depart after an hour with prizes of candy and thanks to Mrs. Liggett for a fine entertainment.
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Annie Laurie
Mrs. Sadler
America
Fern
George Gosselink
Carl
Liggett
Ohio
Sadler
Annie Lauries
Liggetta
Pleasing Show by Students at Central College
The Advance Society of Central College staged Bachelor Hall in the high school auditorium Friday evening. The comedy follows a congressman juggling constituents, church funds, and a niece’s stage show while reporters try to gain access. Loyde Hillyer and Jennie Stureman lead the cast, with a large crowd and Rube Brand's jazz band providing interludes. The proceeds fund hall refurbishing as coal shortages affect heating, and the crowd endured a brief power interruption during the 7:15 start.
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Advance Society of Central College
Washington
Annapolis
the Chronicle
Loyde Hillyer
Jennie Stureman
Connie DeBruin
Lewis van Roekel
Calvin Bosch
Murray Steinkamp
John Gosselig
Negro Butler
Martha Gozselink
Gerrit van Roekel
Ruth Gregory
Ardene van Arendonk
Issac Vander Myde
Renal
Rube Brand
Pella
Advansonians
Eastern Stars Elect Officers
Petla Chapter 387 C B S held its annual election of officers Monday evening with Mrs. Jessie Sadler elected W M W A Young chosen W P Kate Thomas A M Mrs. Carpenter Cond Exie Waechter A C Mollie De Reus Treas Eva Vander Ploeg Secy Helen Grandin Ruth Cecyle Vander Beek Ada Catherine Rhynsburger Esther May Davis Martha Marie Nieburg Electa Grace Bauman Marshal Nora Fultz Organist Edna Dennis Chaplain Hattle Studenrauch Warder G O Davis Sentinel
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Petla
C. B.S
Jessie Sadler
W. M
Esther
May Davis
Martha
Marie Nieburg
Electa
Grace Bauman
Nora Fultz
Edna Dennis
Hattle Studenrauch
Davis
Sentinel
Arie Vriezelaar Family Reunion at Douwe’s Home
The Arie Vriezelaar family held a Thanksgiving reunion at Douwe’s country home. Twenty seven members attended, with baskets brought by the women and a noon dinner for all. Men returned from the corn fields to a first-table feast, ice cream and cake followed at 4:30, and the group then departed content with the day. Most children live near Monroe, with Mrs Van Wyngaarden in Pella and Margarette and Jeannette living in Pella with their parents.
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Arie Vriezelaar
Douwe
Monroe
van Wyngaarden
Pella
Margarette
Jeannett
Lve
Monroe Mirror
Foreign government official to visit Pella
Mr H Rhynsburger announces Carl W Schmolke of South Africa will stay at his home from December 20 to 26. Schmolke works on government extension projects focusing on creameries and is visiting Iowa for a year at the state Agricultural College. He speaks English and Dutch and will be in Pella during winter vacation, sharing photos of his work.
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H. Rhynsburger
Carl W. Schmolke
South Africa
Schmolke
Mr. Rhynsburger
Rhynsburger
Mr. Schmolke
Dubuque
Pella
Iowa
State Agricultural College
Class in Americanization to aid non English speakers
Superintendent F. M. Frush of the Pella Public Schools announces a free class for those not proficient in English to study subjects aiding citizenship. Aimed at helping readers connect interested friends or acquaintances, the session will be held Monday evening, December 15, at 7:30 o'clock, with instructors ensuring a worthwhile program.
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F. M. Frush
Pella Public Schools
Chronicle
Dr Edmand resumes practice with new treatments
Dr P A Edmand resumes practice after courses in conduction anaesthesia and pyorrhea under Atlanta and Des Moines experts. He now offers prophylactic pyorrhea treatment and has attracted nationwide notice for mouth hygiene clinics run by Dr Han cock and Dr W J Charters.
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P. A. Edmand
Hancock
Atlanta
W. J. Charters
Desastoines
Edmand
Joint Service Planned by Two Christian Reformed Churches
The two Christian Reformed churches will hold joint services at First Church with Rev. G. G. Haan to minister.
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Christian Reformed
G. G. Haan
First and Third Reformed Church Services Schedule
The First Church will host services with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Rev. J Wesselink preaches at 10:45 a.m. A Dutch sermon by Rev. P Braak follows at 1:30 p.m. Afterward, Third church Sunday school.
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First
J. Wesselink
P. Braak
Joint church services at Baptist house of worship Sunday
Two churches unite for all services at the Baptist house of worship next Sunday. Prof. J Heemstra of Central College preaches at 10 45 a m and Rev Robert Carroll at 7 30 p m. Sunday school starts at 9 30 and a Young People's meeting at 6 80.
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Baptist House of Worship
J. Heemstra
Central College
Robert Carroll
Sunday Services With Adjusted Evening Schedule
The usual services are planned for next Sunday with 9 30 Sunday school and 10 45 Morning Worship led by the pastor. Music by Mrs Bruing and Mrs Waechter, sermon titled The For eiveness of Sins. A 6 30 p m Senior Co Society meeting is noted, but evening services are omitted due to coal shortage per Fuel Administrator.
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Bruing
Waechter
Co. Society
Federal Life Insurance cited in Iowa letter of praise
A letter from Mark D. McWilliams of Pella Iowa dated December 8 1919 commends Federal Life Insurance Company of Chicago for prompt and fair settlement and recommends the insurer to others. The brief note highlights a positive client experience and endorsement.
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Federal Life of
Chicago
Farm Bureau Drive Next Week
W A Howell reports from the National Convention of State Farm Bureau Federation in Chicago. Farmers from 31 states backed a policy to protect farmer interests and public welfare, urging equal returns for capital, skilled management, and labor, plus prices that cover costs. Hog prices have fallen 40 percent. at $2.00 corn hogs should fetch $19 per hundredweight, not $13, to reward work and sustain production. The Farm Bureau Federation is touted as the broad, logical vehicle for organizing and stabilizing prices with American ideals.
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W. A. Howell
Marion County Farm Bureau
State Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Federation
Depot break in at Pella disrupts Sunday operations
A gang broke into the Pella depot Sunday despite no trains running. They entered through a window, damaged fastenings, and extinguished the fires prepared for Monday. Hill De Bruyn found the fires out and the floors dirty when he arrived. A repairman fixed the damage Tuesday, but no arrests are reported.
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Pella
Hill de Bruyn
Notice to Patrons on Urgent Christmas Parcel Mailings
Notice warns train service cut by one third effective immediately and urges patrons to mail Christmas parcels now to ensure delivery by Christmas Day. It prescribes wrapping securely addressing plainly affixing sufficient postage and mailing at once with optional not to be opened until Christmas inscriptions.
Former Pastor in Government Work
A former pastor of the Second Reformed Church, Rev. James Ossenaarde, once based in this city and later in Pella, now leads educational work at the disciplinary barracks at Alcatras, California. Commissioned as a chaplain in 1902, he has served in the army since then and currently holds the rank of captain.
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Second Reformed Church
James Ossenaarde
Pella
Alcatras
Cal
Ossenaarde
Coal Notice on Teamsters and Fuel Orders
The Iowa Fuel Administrator directs customers to report their coal on hand and supply capacity. Teamsters may collect coal before unloading and must be aware of orders dated by the Fuel Administrator. Customers should provide street and house number to locate delivery sites and obey daily order processing by the coal mine. P. H. Van Gorp, Local Fuel Administrator.
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Iowa
P. H. van Gorp
Baraca Class Hosts Philas Thea Class Oyster Supper
The Baraca Class of the Baptist Sunday school entertained the Philas thea Class to an oyster supper Thursday evening. About a hundred young people attended and enjoyed social time after the meal. The crowd left early due to coal famine caused darkness.
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Baraca
Baptist Sunday School
Philas Thea
McCulloch and Lunt Granted Marriage License
The Oskaloosa Herald reports the issuance of a marriage license to Harry I. McCulloch of New Sharon and Arleine Lunt of Taintor. No wedding date is given. the bride is well known in Pella as a former Central College student. McCulloch is a New Sharon veterinary and army veteran. The Chronicle offers best wishes.
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Oskaloosa
Harry I. McCulloch
New Sharon
Arleine Lunt
Taintor
Pella
Central College
McCulloch
Women’s Federated Club hosts musical program
The Women’s Federated Club met Tuesday afternoon for a musical program led by Prof. Carl Woodford of Central College who played violin selections. Carl Byers and Miss Irene Haan performed, and Mrs. Liggett of the college musical faculty planned folk songs but was detained by a late train in Oskaloosa and did not arrive on time.
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Carl Woodford
Central College
Carl Byers
Irene Haan
Liggett
Oskaloosa
Mrs Bessie Bogaard Hasselman Dead at 41
Mrs Bessie Bogaard Hasselman died at her West First Street home at 6 00 am Friday December 5 1919 aged 41 4 1. She survived by husband Gerrit Hasselman parents Mr and Mrs N Bogaard three brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held December 9 at 1 30 pm at the home and 2 pm at the third Reformed Church. Interment at Oakwood cemetery.
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Bessie Bogaard-Hasselman
West First Street
Gerrit Hasselman
N. Bogaard
Death notice for Gerrit Hasselman's wife Bessie Bogaard
Mrs Gerrit Hasselman aged 41 years 4 months died Friday December 6 1919 at 5 00 am. The family notes her sudden loss and says she has entered rest for the people of God. G Hasselman, Mrs D Hasselman, Mr and Mrs N Bogaard and children.
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Gerrit Hasselman
Nes Bessie Bogaard
G. Hasselman
D. Hasselman
Bereavement Thanks From Hasselman Family
To the many relatives and friends who in our hour of sorrow offered aid and sympathy during our swift bereavement we express heartfelt thanks from G. Hasselman and relatives.
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G. Hasselman
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Library Report For
NOY
Cornelia Rhynsburger
Mrs. Liggett
MRS
Th Glee Club
Baptist—Methodist
Federal Life Insurance Co
Mark D. McWilliams
Marion County
Lunt
Hasselman
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