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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
7
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Central won 39 to 24 over Parsons in a rough clash marked by fouls and turnovers. Van Spanckeren led Central with multiple steals and aggressive play while Henkhouse and Gates logged fouls for Parsons. The night also featured school acts and a Basket Ball game advertisement between Mont Pleasant and Pella High Schools.
School notes recap events from late February including six weeks tests, visits by Leona Berg and Rev Brinkman, and snow-related cancellations. Pella High School’s band led a Friday procession for the basketball game, a 29 to 13 victory over Oskaloosa, with detailed lineups and scorers. A March 8 debate is planned, and a Friday literary program drew many visitors with a strong showing, ending with a piano solo by Wilhelmina Koelman.
Mrs J J Mulder died February 28 at 1 50 am at the home of the aged after a short pneumonia illness. She was 80 years 7 months and 3 days old and leaves one sister Mrs Henrietta Waagner. Funeral services were held at the Home of the Aged Friday at one pm Rev D Leuw officiating. Interment will be in Oakland cemetery.
Mrs. Marinus Van Gorp, aged 56, died at her Pella home on Friday February 23 after prolonged illness. She had moved from the farm to town about two years ago. The direct cause was diabetes. Funeral services were held at her east Franklin Street home and at the First True Reformed Church led by Rev. De Leuw. Burial followed in the north cemetery.
At the bride’s parents’ home four miles northeast of town, Nellie Vroom married Tennis T Verros on Wednesday evening February 28 in the presence of 60 relatives and friends. Music was provided by the groom’s sister Mrs. M W Huyser as the couple entered to a wedding march. The bride wore white with carnations, the groom in black. A five course supper followed and many valuable presents were given.
Miss Maggie Van Ginkel wed Frank Van Zante at A. T. Van Houweling home near Otley on Wednesday February 28. Ceremony at 4 p m with Mendelssohn music by Miss Anna Rietveld, witnessed by 80 guests. Bridesmaids and ushers included Jennie Van Ginkel and Albert Van Houweling. Dinner followed and many presents were given to the newlyweds.
The Groenenboom daughters Henrietta Peter Wanda Anna married N C Meinders Wednesday afternoon near Leighton. Rev Vander Werf officiated with close relatives present. The brides wore old rose dresses and carried flower bouquets as refreshments followed.
A wedding occurred at noon at the home of Mr and Mrs John Fennema with Cattilina Fennema joining Elvin Meek Nolin in marriage in the presence of family and friends.
A brief notice describes a wedding with Rev Doug officiating and a reception featuring a hearty dinner. Both bride and groom are presented as fine young people from good families, receiving congratulations and well wishes from guests.
Viennese travel writer Alice Schalek describes American women abroad as not fitting any standard type. She notes a 17 year old traveling with family, a deck flirt who keeps status, and diverse examples from Kyoto to Corea. Schalek believes Americans share a common trait of eccentric yet determined behavior and that others can learn from them.
A London magazine survey of 50 leading men found 42 favored amiable stupidity in wives, seven resisted, and one liked clever women. The result: clever wives faced celibacy or played the fool, but now demand for clever women rises in professions and in marriage.
The manager laments a successful looking production that fails to draw interest. A critic with a thoughtful brow says talent and quality do not guarantee public approval, noting consistent public indifference to art dependent on patronage.
A brief literary quip about Lucifer and Beelzebub tumbling from heaven as they discuss their destination for the fall. The line hints at Miltonic religion and a future foul fiend pondering autumn travel.
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