SOD TURNED FOR NEW DORMITORY
Central College marked the start of a new dormitory with a ceremonial sod turning on campus led by Hon. H. J. Vanden Berg and local leaders. The event honored Iowa Baptists and pledged rapid construction, with occupancy hoped for by September first and President Hoffman bound for New York City afterward.
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Central College
Hoffman
Baptists of Iowa
H. J. Vanden Berg
Pella
Y. T. van Niewaal
J. Wesselink
New York City
English Savings Habit Surges During War Bond Drives
The war-savings push in England and America shows deposits in savings banks rising despite heavy bond purchases. In 1916 England saw deposits grow by over 60 million dollars as billions in war bonds were bought. America completed two Liberty Loan campaigns with about 6 billion dollars in bonds, while savings deposits increased, supporting the view that people save from earnings to fund bonds rather than deplete savings.
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England
America
New York
Pella men take civil service exams in Des Moines
A group from Pella attended the Des Moines civil service examination for clerkships advertised in the Chronicle. Names include H. P. Lankelma Arthur Renard David Van Rees Louis Kuyper Wm. Van de Voort Warner Vande Voort Ed Vander Linden with Miss Wilma Lawrence also testing. Local reflects on Pella ties to Washington civil service presence and growing popularity of the work.
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Pella
Des Moines
Civil Service
Chronicle
H. P. Lankelma
Arthur Renard
David van Rees
Louis Kuyper
Wm. van de Voort
Warner Vande Voort
Ed Vander Linden
Wilma Lawrence
Washington, D. C
Card of Thanks for Kate Lucas Illness and Death
We thank neighbors and friends who kindly assisted during Miss Kate Lucas illness and at her death. Your care and sympathy meant much to us during her final hours and afterwards.
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Kate Lucas
Corn Show Prize Push Warns Pella Youths to Enter
The note urges boys ages 12 to 18 to enter corn samples for the Iowa corn show amateur class in Ames. Big prizes include scholarships to Iowa State College, a Columbus wagon for top ten ears, and Selz shoes. Entries must be in by January 19 with germination data, judged by A M Avery, show January 25–26 at local venues.
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Pella National Bank
Vander Wal
Iowa State College
Iowa
Ames
Columbus
Chicago
Farm Journal
A. M. Avery
Baptist Church Services and Activities
At the Churches Baptist schedules 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m services. Morning sermon title Anti Saloon League by Mr Bronson. Evening sermon A Genuine Conversion. Bible School 9 30 a m Junior Union 3 00 p m Senior B Y P U 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. Pastor Robert Carroll extends welcome to all attendees.
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Baptist
Anti- Saloon League
Bronson
Vall
Robert Carroll
Bible Lecture Series Opens January 17 1918
Pastor Robert Carroll of the Baptist church begins a series titled The Fulfillment of Prophecy and the Second Coming of Christ. Topics include Prophecy and its fulfillment, The Plan of the Ages, Nebuchadnezzar's dream, The Coming of the Messiah King, The Two Resurrections, Judgments and Rewards, Restoration of Israel, Anti Christ and His Bride, and The Millennial Kingdom. Carroll has over forty years of study and invites all to attend with Bible, notebook, and questions.
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Robert Carroll
The
Baptist Church
Nebuchadnezzar
Israel
Judah
Carroll
Public Library Yearly Report Details Growth and Finances
The annual report shows 1643 borrowers of which 106 live outside the city, 301 open days with 65 books issued daily totaling 19687, 40 percent children's books and 37 percent adult fiction. 186 new books added, total holdings 1832. Finances rely on the Viersen Book Fund now nearly used up. public funds to buy books planned. Treasury balance declined by 471.47 due to furnace purchase and insurance renewals. normal library expenses about 1600, levy may need increase. New book committee appointed to select titles, including Mrs. Sadler, Mrs. Rhynsburger, and Rev. Wesselink.
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Board Ofbrary Trustees
Viersen Book Fund
Library Board
Geo. F. Sadler
H. J. Rhynsburger
J. Wesselink
Bat
Wentyaoinm
K P election at Pella Lodge 270 officers chosen for 1918
K of P Pella Lodge No 270 held its annual 1918 officer election Tuesday evening. C C W H Gezel was elected vice chancellor and V C P Van Sittert served as president. Prelate Wm Schreiner M of W Jas Lankelma K of R S H H Sadler M of F R C Brand M of E O N Cole M at A H A Bauman J G Geo Heeren.
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Pella Lodge
K. of P
C. C
W. H. Gezel
V. C
P. van Sittert
Wm. Schreiner
Verwers Celebrate Tenth Wedding Anniversary in Sully
Mr and Mrs John Verwers of Sully marked their tenth anniversary with a home gathering on a Wednesday attended by many friends. A three course luncheon followed and gifts were opened amid games and laughter. Winning pairs in the pig drawing were John Varenkamp and Mrs Henry Welle. bean contest victors were Mrs John Willemsen and Curt Burnham.
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John Verwers
Sully
John Varenkamp
Henry Welle
John Willemsen
Curt Burnham
Verners
Verwers
Gus de
President Hoffman is Ordained as Minister
President M. J. Hoffman of Central College was ordained a minister of the Reformed church at Second Reformed Church last Thursday evening. He studied at Western Theological Seminary and has preached while a Hope College teacher and since becoming Central College president. The ordination involved a Glassis of Pella examination and featured talks by Rev. J. Wesselink, Rev. H. M. Bruins, Rev. B. F. Brinkman, and Rev. P. Groeters, with attendees from the city and Otley.
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M. J. Hoffman
Central College
Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
Hoffman
Western Theological Seminary
Holland, Mich
Hope College
Central
Glassis
Pella
J. Wesselink
H. M. Bruins
B. F. Brinkman
P. Groeters
Otley
Ice Hazards From Shallow Water Harvests Warned
State University water bacteriologist J. J. Hinman warns ice harvesters to avoid turbid shallow-water ice as it can carry dirt and harmful bacteria. Proper selection may yield better natural ice from Iowa waters, but shallow sources risk contamination from sewage and other substances, even when stored for months.
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J. J. Hinman
The
State University
Iowa
University
Meeting of Henry Vanden Dever home hosts 8 P Ls
The 8 P Ls met Monday evening January 7 at Marion to hold their monthly business session with calisthenics, a productive meeting, fellowship, and refreshments. Two new members were initiated as the group enjoyed a lively evening. Some reports mention restless dreams from the night’s events.
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Henry Vanden Dever
Marion
Boots
An Army Letter From Harry DeCook in England
In December 1917 Harry DeCook writes from England to Dr. P A Edmand describing isolation with mumps, life in an American hut, and travel observations. He recounts small railway cars, uniform brick houses, Rugby at Liverpool, food shortages, haystacks, sheep and a shepherd dog, and notes censorship on mail while wishing a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.
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University of Liverpool
Daily Chronicle
London
Mrs. Edmond
Harry DeCook
Users of Explosives Must Obtain Federal Licenses
The notice informs users of explosives that a federal license is now required. G Van Vilet of this city is appointed to handle the matter locally, and license seekers should apply to him.
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G. van Vilet
Older Boys Conference Held At Ottumwa In January
The tenth annual Older Boys conference for Iowa youths will meet in Ottumwa January 18 to 20. Eligible are boys 15 to 20 from Sunday schools, churches, YMCAs, or religious groups. Pella plans send ten delegates and two leaders, with sixteen applications already filed. Leaders listed include Prof. E M Hinton and M Vander Linden. a third leader may be added. Three conferences are set for January in Ottumwa Boone and Clarinda with 400 to 600 attendees each.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
Pella
E. M. Hinton
M. Vander Linden
Boone
Clarinda
Downfall of Montgomery Ward in Pella
A Chicago mail order firm collapses locally as Fatty Van Maren, night clerk at the depot, topples a wagon loaded with Ward catalogs during unloading. A crowd gathers, Fatty delivers remarks, and the paper hints at possible absence after the incident.
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Fatty van Maren
Chicago
Pella
Fatty
K. D
Truck
Montgomery Ward
College Notes Artists Course at First Reformed Church
This Thursday evening the third number of the Artists' Course at the First Reformed Church begins at 8 15 PM featuring Signor Sala court cellist to the king of Spain and Madame Hale American soprano with Madame Henry as accompanist. Single admission 50 cents. Paul Bruins begins study with Prof Sadler. Orville Le Van sends regards from Grand Junction Colorado and misses Central and the First Reformed choir. Faculty in town enjoyed a whirl of social engagements during vacation. Pres Hoff man gave a helpful talk at chapel. Miss Tolman arrives to take Miss Aschenbrenner's place as new Academy teacher. Second semester starts Monday January 28. Enrollments urged. Mrs Hoffman unable to meet glee club this week due to a cold.
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First Reformed Church
Signor Sala
Spain
Madame Hale
Madame Henry
Pella
Paul Bruins
Sadler
Orville le van
Grand Junction
Colo
Central
Boland Couple Mark Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs N Boland celebrated twenty five years of marriage at their east town home on Friday January 4 with about fifty guests recalling a quarter century of blessings and keeping the celebration lively late into the evening.
Notice to settle accounts before February Ist
Notice to all persons acknowledging debt to Dra. Carpenter and Sybenga that they must settle their accounts before February Ist. The notice calls for prompt payment to close outstanding balances.
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