Pella High declamatory winners set for district contest
The Final Declamatory Contest at Pella High School Auditorium Friday Feb 16 saw Marion LeCocq Leonard Braam Leona Hunt Margaret Grundman Bess Berg and May Cole place in Oratorical Dramatic and Humorous divisions. Bess Berg earned the top points and advances to Montezuma district with Leona Hunt as alternative. Gym night next features Central Academy vs Second Tigers at 7 30 and Pella High vs Oska Joosa High at 8 30. Pella High beat Central Reserves 17 14 in basketball Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Pella High School
Marion LeCocq
Leonard Braam
Leona Hunt
Margaret Grundman
Humerous
Bess Berg
Cole
College Notes Reflect Student Activities and Recitals
Freshmen enjoyed a bobsled ride after prayer meeting. February 26 features a song recital in the Auditorium with no admission. Marguerite Tracy to give a piano recital February 29. Iowa Wesleyan defeated Central 88 to 27. Elon C. Borton spoke at chapel and led services Sunday. Oliver Werner sang an aria from Martha at chapel. Prof. Sadler’s students gave a recital with a strong program. Faculty praise chapel shows. wish to drop the Kindergarten March. Prof. and Mrs. Sadler attended Everett Kruseman’s 15th birthday. Miss Lively praised for a contest in the Auditorium. YWCA enjoyed a Kensington activity. Faculty Club met at Cotton Hall. about 21 present. Carl Hillyer married Della McClary on leave home. Hillyer to graduate music next June. admired as a top concert pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Marguerite Tracy
Iowa Wesleyan
Central
Elon C. Borton
Prohibition League
Oliver Werner
Martha
Sadler
Lively
Kensington
Cotton Hall
Carl Hillyer
Della McClary
Sebatha
Kansas
Farm for Rent Near Indianola Iowa
Public notice offers a good half section of land for rent located about four tiles southwest of Indianola. Contact M. B. Wheelock in Colfax, Iowa for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
M. B. Wheelock
Colfax
Iowa
Central Girls and Dutch Boys Snap Busy Victory Night
Central beat Iowa Wesleyan 33 26 as Van Spanckeren led with nine field baskets while Doc held his guard to one basket. Mauch added four for the visitors and referee Billia Johnson earned commendation for steady officiating. The fast paced game kept the crowd guessing the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Wesleyan Quintete
Central
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan
van Spanckeren
Billia’’ Johnson
Fon
Central Girls Beat Palmer College 18 to 6 in Narrow Win
Central girls earned their second win of the season edging Palmer College by 18 points. Palmer started strong as two early field baskets unsettled Central, but the Central guards tightened defense and held Palmer to two more points, while Miss Tucker starred with five field goals and four free throws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Girls
Palmer College
Palmer
Central
Central Guards
Palmer Girls
Synhorst
Tucker
Miss Cherry
Republican Township Convention at City Hall Pella
Republicans of Lake Prairie township meet at City Hall in Pella on Tuesday February 27 at 8:00 PM to select twelve delegates for the county convention in Knoxville on March 8 1912. All Republicans urged to attend. B H Sack Chairman Township Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
Pella
Knoxville
B. H. Sack
Chm
Twp. Com
Penn Defeats Central In Gym Battle 43 to 27
In a standout contest Penn defeated Central 43 to 27 in the Penn gym. Central led 17 to 16 at halftime but Penn dominated the second half with 27 points to Central’s 10. Key Penn scorers were Hilleary Brown Mattison, while Van Spanckeren Van Zante Williams and Riempe starred for Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Penn
van Spanckeren
Capt
Hilleary
Heinie
Brown R.F
van Zante
Williams L.F
Riempe
C. van Spanckeren
Mattison
L. G. Atha Lichtenheld
R.G. Aschenbrenner
de Cook
Hillear
Central College Glee Club Tours Midwest in Spring
The Central College Men’s Glee Club completed a week long Southeastern Iowa tour touching Linneus Illinois Missouri and Keokuk with concerts at First Church Oskaloosa Bloomfield Keokuk and La Grange. They earned packed houses and funds for church use while drawing praise for their performance and inspiring services across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Iowa
Linniis
Missouri
Oskaloosa
Rutherford
Iney
Bloomfield
Keokuk
Hirst
Vermont St. Bapist
le Grand
Caneen
Quincy, Jr
Middle West
la Grange
la Grange College
Koppel
Club
A. H. Sisson
Guryden
Public Sale in Waterloo Draws Vast Crowd
One of the state’s largest public sales occurred near Waterloo last week when Willam Huil-Jane auctioned personal property valued around 22 000 dollars. About 2 000 people attended. At the sale’s end Holland evicted a farm for Dr. Cuu uur w A. K. Cummings of Keinveck for 143 dollars in ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watpart
Willam
Vander Linden Weds Vroom At Home Ceremony
Miss Jennie Vander Linden married Connie Vroom last evening at 6 30 at the bride’s home one mile south of town. Rev Vander Werf conducted the ceremony in the presence of relatives and many friends of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Vander Linden
Connie Vroom
Vander Werf
Van der Hart and Van der Linden Wed in Taintor Parlor
Miss Lillian Van der Hart and Mr. Lewis Van der Linden were married Thursday at the bride’s parents home in a ceremony led by Rev. Drost of Leighton. Mendelssohn’s wedding march opened the service. A five course dinner followed and out of town guests attended. After April they reside at the D Van der Linden farm near Taintor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian van der Hart
Lewis van der Linden
Mendelssohn
Marie van der Hart
Kruzeman Brummel Wed At Leighton Home
Johanna Kruzeman and Walter Brummel were married at the home of Mr and Mrs A Kruzeman on February 16 with Rev S Vander Werf officiating. The couple will reside on a farm east of Leighton as relatives and friends extend best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kruzeman
Johanna
Walter Brummel
Leighton
S. Vander Werf
Van Zonk Ver Steeg Wedding Near Leighton
Henrietta Van Zonk wed William Ver Steeg of New Sharon at the bride’s parents home three miles southwest of Leighton on a Thursday Feb 15. The ceremony began promptly at five with music by Miss Brower and the couple received best wishes from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. van Zonk
Leighton
Henrietta
Wm. Ver Steeg
New Sharon
Miss Or Brower
Clara
van Zank
Brower Couple Marry in Leighton Iowa Parlor Ceremony
Anna Brower and the groom were united in marriage by Rev. Beyer of Hull Iowa with about sixty guests. A three course luncheon followed. Attendants Included Hattie Brower Ravina Ver Steeg Anna Van Zonk Letta Van Maanen and Carrie Van Zee. The bride wore white voile with netting and lace. The couple will reside near New Sharon after April 1st with many friends wishing them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Brower
Rev. Beyer
Hull
Iowa
Hattie
Ravina Ver Steeg
Anna van Zonk
Letta van Maanen
Carrie van Zee
Leighton
New Sharon
Mre
Ver Steeg
Corliss and Stubenrauch wed in Arkansas City arrival
Mr P H Stubenrauch and his bride Miss Anna Corliss arrived Saturday from Arkansas City Oklahoma after a quiet marriage. They planned to begin housekeeping in the Brom property once occupied by A Hedge, as friends extend a hearty welcome to the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Stubenrauch
Arkansas City
Oklahoma
Anna Corliss
Munday
Brom
A. Hedge
Caronicls
Vander Lune Van Vander Wiel Wed In Otley Ceremony
Last Thursday morning at the home of Rev Bliek pastor of the True Christian Reformed church of Otley, Wal Vander Lune married Miss Lena Vander Wiel in the presence of a few relatives and friends. The couple plans to live on a farm near Prairie City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliek
True Christian Reformed Church of
Otley
Wal Vander Lune
Lena Vander Wiel
Prairie City
Dykstra De Vries Tie The Knot At De Vries Home
Last Wednesday at high noon at the home of the bride's parents Mr W De Vries and Miss Jennie Dykstra were united in marriage. The couple stood in a prettily decorated corner as Rev Bhek solemnized the ceremony and declared them husband and wife. The bride wore lilac silk. The groom dressed likewise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. de Vries
Jennie Dykstra
Frank Walker
Bhek
Notable Out-of-Town Guests Attend Otley Wedding
The narrative notes the couple receiving many beautiful and costly gifts and planning to reside on a farm near Otley. Out-of-town guests include Frank De Vries and wife from Prairie City, John and Albert Dykstra and families of Knoxville, Fred Dobbinspeck and son Leo of Knoxville, Nellie Dykstra of Des Moines, and Jim Brandt of Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
Frank de Vries
Prairie City
John
Albert Dykstra
Knoxville
Fred Dobbinspeck
Leo
Nellie Dykstra
Dea
Moines
Jim Brandt
Grinnell
Epworth League Farewell for Lyda Young Moves to Knoxville
The Epworth League at M. E. Church held a farewell reception for Miss Lyda Young at the parsonage on Monday evening. After a social hour and refreshments she gave a brief address, thanking fellow leaguers for their friendships. "Blest be the tie that binds" was sung as the social evening ended. Services follow next Sabbath. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Lyda Young
Knoxville
Iowa
Miss Young
League
Political convention and election dates list
Dates show political events across parties with conventions and elections. Cedar Rapids Burlington Chicago Baltimore Cedar Rapids and nationwide events include Republican and Democratic gatherings and a general election on November 5.
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Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Chicago
Baltimore
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Goria
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Ketterer
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Valse Cecile Mincks
Hattie Cox
Margaret Tracy
Guy Churchill
Grace Finley
Liezt
Everett Kruseman
Cornelia DeGeus
Julia Dunn
Central Town Wesleyan
D. van Zante
Mauch
R. van Zante
LF. Durean van Spanckeren
C. Banto Ascchenbrenner
R. G. Lautenbach
Atha L. G. Tiede
Central Palmer
Anna Cherry
RF Bowen Spectee
Zelma Rysdam
L. Maud Tucker
L. F. Brackney
G. Aschenbrenner
R. G. Heryford
Lelia Droz J.G. Smith Harper Marie Synhorst
R. C
J. F. Spieth
C. Lively Pella
ROYAL
Oskaloosa Héral
College Glee Club
Harvard
Yale
Redfern
Y. T. van Nieuaal
Vander Linden
Vroom
van der Hart
van der Linden
Kruzeman—Brummel
van Zonk—Ver
Corliss—Stubenrauch
Vander Wiel
Vander Lune
Dykstra—De Vries
M. EB. Church
M. Vanderlinden
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