Pella School Board Plans Modern High School Building
A local editorial argues for a spacious gymnasium in the new Pella high school. It criticizes a 44 by 60 foot basement gym as inadequate for basketball and urges heightening ceilings to at least eighteen feet at one end, warning the public money should fund a truly up-to-date facility rather than a minimal adherence.
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The
Independent School District of
Pella
First Reformed Church
Att
Washington Birthday Banquet Observed by Central I College
Students and faculty of Central I College and friends held a birthday banquet for Washington. The event, rescheduled to Tuesday due to Monday’s bad weather, was hosted in the Baptist church Sunday school room by church ladies and featured a Sunday school room kitchen and a substantial menu.
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Central I College
Washington
The
Baptist Church
College glee club and toast feast in a decorated room
The room was beautifully decorated with artificial tulips and concealed candles. A Washington bust stood center as the college glee club sang and Ralph Westervelt provided music. Dr A G W Childs filled the toastmaster spot for Dr Bailey, with toasts from Dean J D Dodson Alumni Prof Clarence Hansen and students. The event ended with late goodbyes and high spirits, the best kind of time reported by all.
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Washington
College Glee Club
Ralph Westervelt
Bailey
A. G. W. Childs
J. D. Dodson
John Rodgers
Academy
Ruth Aschenbrenner
Nannie Barron
Gladys McKinney
Still Waters
Harry de Cook
Clarence Hansen
Pella council approves park beautification and water works bids
The Tuesday meeting saw petitions from the Women's Federated Club seeking 200 for park beautification between Main and Huber streets. Council referred the request while approving a 10,000 bond for water works. Fire Department reported 300 ft of hose ordered for 171.08. Tax refund challenge against Kpiken deemed invalid, citing valuation rules. Electric receipts for January were 1,727.36 with 1,127.34 expenditures. New light customers added. Water works bids read. American Cast-Iron Pipe Co. pipes to be shipped from Birmingham around April 15 at about 1.00 per ton cheaper.
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J. F. Mowe
A. J. Kuyper
Y.T. van Niewaal
Women’s Federated Club
South Pella
Main Street
Broadway
Huber
University Streets
Isue
Committee On Fire Department
City Solcitor
Kpiken
Boards of Equalization
American Cast-iron Pipe Co
Birmingham
Ala
Fire on Main Street House Quickly Extinguished
Fire crews responded after a spark from the chimney caused a roof blaze at the I. LeCocq residence on Main street Monday night. H P VanGorp had just moved in a day earlier. Neighbor John Lankelma spotted the fire before it spread and authorities connected to no hydrant.
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I. LeCocq
Main Street
H. P. VanGorp
John Lankelma
Pella Beats Albia 21-19 In Close Hardwood Clash
Albia high school traveled to Pella for a return game at Pella High School. The contest stayed tight throughout with a two point margin, keeping the outcome in doubt until the final buzzer.
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Pella
Albia
Candle Sermon for Children at Baptist Church
Sunday worship at the Baptist church features a Children's sermon titled Candle Sermon with light demonstrations. An evening talk on The Origin of Religious Knowledge invites skeptics, Bible School at 9 30. Juniors meet 2 30, BYP 6 30. Solo performances by Wanamaker Lautenbach Jones Ketman in the Messiah program.
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Baptist
Miss Wanamaker
Miss Lautenbach
Miss Jones
Pella Gun Club Meeting Friday Feb 26 at Star Garage
The Pella Gun Club will meet Friday evening at the Star Garage to act on several membership applications. Applicants should deliver their forms to President Wm. Butt or Secretary H. Paul Scholte, or any current member.
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Pella Gun Club
Star Garage
Wm. Butt
Pres
H. Paul Scholte
Sec’y
Hand of Death in Pella and Widow Wilson Obituaries
The two day old Vander Linden infant died at Peace street home February 24 and was buried February 25 at Oakwood cemetery. Friends in Pella mourn Miss Rose A. Wilson once Central College elocution teacher from 1907 to 1911 who later taught in Santa Ana and Los Angeles and died mid February after a year of poor health. Brown man W W Brown died at his Oskaloosa street home on Wednesday.
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Vander Linden
John W. Vander Linden
Peace Street
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella
Rose A. Wilson
Miss Wilson
Central College
Southern California
Santa Ana
Los Angeles
Mrs Brown Dies After Fall and Grippe Orpington
Mrs Brown aged 80 years and 23 days died Friday afternoon February 24 1915 after an extended illness following a hip fracture. The immediate cause was la grippe. She leaves three sons C L of Des Moines B L of Denver and Alva of Chicago and one daughter Mrs Mel Hammel of Pella. Funeral plans incomplete due to some children not yet arriving in Pella.
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Brown
C. L
Des Moines
B. L
Denver
Alva
Chicago
Mel Hammel
Pella
Patriotic school programs highlight value of regular learning
A large turnout for patriotic programs by grades in the high school assembly room showcased music drills and plays. The piece urges parental involvement and punctual daily attendance, arguing patriotism supports moral and physical student development beyond the three R’s.
Central Debates Held at Ellsworth Centra l
College Notes report a Friday night debate at Ellsworth Central with Central finishing third on a topic about Philippine possessions. A small audience attended and the visiting team did not greet arrivals.
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Ellsworth
Buena Vista) Central
Central
Philippine
Pella School Election Set For March Eighth
The Pella school election will be held Monday March 8. Board members with expiring terms are J S Rhynsburger and Simon DeHaan. Voter interest suggests a larger ballot than usual.
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Pella
J. S. Rhynsburger
Simon DeHaan
Central College Teams Compete In Triangular Debate
Central College debaters joined Buena Vista College and Ellsworth College in a triangular contest on the question of permanent Philippine possession. Teams argued in three sessions at each home campus, with Central, Buena Vista, and Ellsworth presenting affirmative cases. Judges at Pella included D. M. Edwards, Norton, and Evans, amid a rainy but lively crowd. The event featured district agent I. W. Southwick, J. W. Boyd, and a Pella orchestra, plus refreshments and lodge membership interest.
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Central College
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Ellsworth College
Iowa Falls
United States
Philippine Islands
Town Falls
Warner Van‘spanckeren
Burton Fuller
Marion LeCocq
I. W. Southwick
J.W. Boyd
Pella
Fire Marshal Reports Major 1914 Loss Across State
The Fourth Annual Report of State Fire Marshal Ole O Roe lists 1914 fire losses at 5 858 985 with 4 296 total fires and 4 072 786 in insured property. Incendiary fires account for about 3 percent. Causes include sparks from fire caused by defl ues, lightning, matches and careless acts. The office increased inspections, ordered repairs, investigated suspicious fires including one at Pella, and pursued arrests and civil actions.
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Ole 0. Roe
Pella
Democratic Convention in Pella Iowa March 17 1915
Notice announces a Democratic convention in Pella Iowa on March 17 1915 at the Gaasso building 624 Franklin street to nominate candidates for Mayor Treasurer Assessor two Aldermen-at-large and one Alderman per ward. Polls open 9 am to 8 pm. By order of Committee Charles Porter Chairman.
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Pella
Iowa
John D. Gaasso
Wm. van Rees
Franklin Street
Chas. Porter
Republican Convention To Nominate City Officials In Pella Iowa
Notice announces a Republican convention in Pella Iowa on March 17 1915 to nominate Mayor Treasurer Assessor and Aldermen. Polls open 9 am to 8 pm. The event follows the primary plan and is ordered by Committee Chairman H Paul Scholte.
Monroe Repair Shop Opens in Mie Roe Iowa
Monroe Repair Shop advertises welding of cast iron in all sizes and shapes with a specialty in cracked engine cylinders. Located in Mie Roe Iowa, it lists phone number 211 for customers seeking repairs and metal work.
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Monroe
Mie Roe
Iowa
Caucus Called Off By City Leaders
The citizens caucus scheduled for February 26 at City Hall is canceled by the same gentlemen who issued the call in last week’s Chronicle.
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Citizens
City Hall
Woodmen Lodge Hosts Smokers Night for Members
The Woodmen of the World lodge held a smoker in the lodge room Monday evening for members and friends, offering an informal gathering after the chores of the day. The event aimed to foster camaraderie and provide a social outlet for attendees.
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Woodmen of the World Lodge
Hoksbergen Den Hartog Wedding Arrives This Afternoon
Miss Gertrude Den Hartog and Mr Gerrit Hoksbergen prepare to wed this afternoon at one o'clock at the Den Hartog home with Rev Beckering officiating. The couple, soon to reside on a Prairie City area farm, receive best wishes from friends and relatives.
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Hoksbergen-Den
Double Wedding at VanderLinden Farm Near Pella
William H Langerak and Dena VanderLinden wed with William VanderWaal and Bertha VanderLinden at Gerrit VanderLinden home southwest of Pella. Rev J Wesselink officiated as a large company attended. Both grooms and brides are noted as well known young farmers and popular in the area. The Chronicls offers congratulations.
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Chronicls
Resolutions of Sympathy for Mary Dudgeon’s Passing
The Pella Chapter No 387 notes the death of sister Mary Dudgeon on January 30 1915. The committee expresses deep sympathy to the bereaved family, praises her as a valued officer and friend, and orders resolutions entered in records and copies sent to the family and city newspapers.
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Mary Dudgeon
Eva Johnson
W. A. Young
Edne
Dennis
C. B.S. Pella
Editorial comments on liquor question across Iowa parties
A compilation of quotes from multiple Iowa papers arguing for and against prohibition. The items forecast political shifts and potential revenue effects if saloons close, predicting party realignments and economic impact referenced by Sioux City Tribune Newton News Lynnville Star Des Moines and other papers. The tone mirrors early 20th century editorial debate on alcohol and prohibition.
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Sioux City Tribune
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