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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
7
The piece covers Pella boys loss to Pleasantville and a 13 to 9 defeat by Knoxville, noting slow play on waxed floors and Hoeven’s nine-point output. It reports girls and boys basketball results, student news, and a New Year editorial reflecting on resolutions and school spirit.
A violin solo by Reuben Boot opened a lively music period featuring songs from the Revolutionary Civil and World Wars. Elva Mae Van Houweling sang My Buddy, with thanks to her for performing. The physiology class reviewed topics as they prepared for state exams, while Normal Training students anticipate exams on the 17th to 19th. The third preliminary singing contest is set for Jan 25 at 8 pm, with several classic numbers and readings. The final contest will be Feb 5 to crown the winner. Girls traveled to Pleasantville for a return basketball game, facing a smaller cement floor and 1922 rules. The match ended 15-16 after a tense finish with two-point chances, showing strong teamwork from both sides. Pella’s lineup performed well beyond prior games except for one fouled guard, with Ruth Denburger contributing as a substitute.
In Upper Silesia, now part of Poland, Val entine Paluschke of Krelin marked his 117th birthday with 215 descendants present. The event followed Germany's award in the division of Upper Silesia. A Rochester man with a wooden leg woke to find a thief had robbed his lodgings of 340 dollars, removing the secreted money and leaving the leg under the bed.
Scotland Yard reports burglars entered the lost property office and stole several unclaimed umbrellas and overcoats in a recent incident at the bureau.
An absent minded man returns home soaked after a rainstorm and tells his wife he forgot his umbrella. She is surprised he recalled anything and asks when. he answers with quiet humor that it was when the rain stopped and he went to sit it.
Multiple obituaries note Gerrit Smorenburg of 914 Columbus St died January 13 1923 aged 54. Bosma of 1004 Washington St died January 16 1923 aged 58. Steirnemann of Otley died January 17 1928 aged 83, survivor details and funeral plans. Van Gilst of Pella died January 17 1923 aged 64 with funeral at Second Christian Reformed Church and interment at Black Oak Center Cemetery.
Church notices list services at First Christian Reformed Holland with morning Psalms and communion, and First M E Church in Holland with Sunday school preaching class meeting Epworth League and midweek prayer. George Croll and Jerry I Franklin are named as officers. C H Montgomery is pastor.
Central Bay group hears Mrs. Bruins stress mission work addressing Indians Negro Kentucky white and especially immigrants. She urges tract distribution in multiple languages and personal duty to spread Christian teachings to foster a better nation. Carbon paper and second sheets available at the Chronicle office.
A large chapel audience enjoyed Central music students in piano voice and violin numbers. Notable performances included Earl Van Rees with The Willows and a string of solos duets and quartets from various students and instructors, showcasing strong training and ensemble work. The program featured several violin pieces, vocal solos, and piano quartets reflecting a high level of artistry.
The Greenwich Village Follies, a major musical revue led by Ted Lewis and his jazz band, arrives for a four day engagement at the Iowa Theater Des Moines starting Sunday night January 21. The troupe travels from Minneapolis by special train and will perform as in Chicago with Eva Puck Sammy White Bird Millman and others featured. Des Moines is the only Iowa stop on this tour before Omaha Kansas City and St Louis.
A report discusses the idea that near sighted individuals may display higher intelligence. It notes observed correlations and cites expert commentary on vision and perception linking focus, processing speed, and problem solving. The piece presents cautious interpretation without definitive proof.
A Y M C A meeting opened with hymns and prayer. Coach Kettering spoke on barriers that curse, focusing on strong drink and opposition to the Volstead Act. He urged loyalty to the Constitution and student action against liquor, noting broad attendance and perceived benefit.
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