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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
5
The Pella Tigers edged Eddyville 42 31 in a rough first half, then fell to Eddyville in a fast second game. Chicago Meteors visit produced a standout showing with Joe Boyd Frank Den Adel scoring. A lengthy Pella civic feature extols city life, clubs, and Holland heritage, praising hospitality, sociability and sober, industrious residents ready to aid neighbors.
The town of Pella responds to inquiries about living there noting the community is largely American born with Dutch heritage and few German citizens. Officials emphasize there is no dominant German population and express pride in Holland and American roots shared by long time residents.
The semi annual Ladies Auxiliary of Central College met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. H. P. Scholte’s home despite threatening weather. President Mrs. H. Keables spoke on the group’s work, reports from secretary and treasurer were read, Miss Graham reviewed the building improvements, and members enjoyed a social hour with light refreshments. Music by Miss Greiner and Miss Reynolds and readings by Mrs. Warren followed, with financial items noting dues gifts and fundraising receipts for 1914.
Govert Hockert, Assessor, will be at Citizens National Bank in Pella on Saturday afternoons to meet residents willing to assist with land assessment. He invites townspeople who own land in the township to attend.
A supplementary examination for teachers' certificates will be held at Pella High School on January 27 28 and 29 beginning at nine o clock local time. Eligible applicants include competent educators seeking certification and those completing required coursework. Candidates should bring credentials and fee receipts to the examination.
Several couples are reported united in marriage this week in the city and surrounding areas. Nannikhovyen VanLissel wed Rev Wits Beckering’s ceremony at the couple’s home. DeJoode Aalbers tied the knot at the bride’s father’s home near Otley. Eva Hoksbergen DeJong married Martin DeJong with about seventy guests, officiated by Rev C Del wag. The brides come from Tracy and nearby towns, with plans to reside near Peoria. The Chronicle extends congratulations to all involved.
A thrifty boy named John, unable to buy a bicycle, devised a plan to fund it. He photographed his pasture facing a railroad, sold ad space to the Jell O company, and earned twenty five dollars per season. This allowed him to buy the bicycle he longed for.
A Monday evening meeting at Star Garage organized the Pella Gun Club. W. A. Butt was chosen president with Dr J. C. Mitten as vice president and Paul Scholte as secretary and treasurer. The group plans future sporting events.
The fourth month closes as examinations approach and half of the 1914-1915 school year ends. Attendance and tardiness are disgraceful, despite appeals to pride and rewards and after making up time. Teachers seek public sympathy and parental support, noting report cards were sent every six weeks and personal appeals made to parents to know who is on time.
The note urges punctuality at Lincoln Miss and lists monthly attendance by class with 50 total. It calls on parents to help students form the habit and mentions November enrollment, tuition bills approaching $600, and plans for a new high school with bids to be published by March 1 pending architect revisions. A supplemental teachers’ certificate exam is planned for next week.
Mr Hansen, Mr Hunter, and Mr Hunter gave talks at chapel, with gospel quartette singing daily. Miss Lautenbach, Vander Ploeg, Brown, Vander Muelen and Reuvers enjoyed a cake lunch at Sunnyside, and Kathryn Westervelt returned Friday. The Y M and Y W plan a registration supper next week to raise funds. Burton Fuller delivered a strong chapel oration and will be presented at Ames.
Monroe Repair Shop specializes in welding cast iron of any size or shape with cracked engine cylinders a specialty. Located in Monro and listed with phone 211. Also advertising Smoke George the Fifth Cigars. tf.
Obituary notices recount deaths near Pella and Knoxville from January 1915 to January 1916. Phillip Smith, linked by marriage to H Van Steenis, died at his home between Pella and Knoxville after a long life. Naaktgeboren and Visser families are noted with funeral details and rest sites. William Klein of west Pella died at 9:00 p m on January 16 1916 at age nearly seventy after a short illness. He leaves a large family across several states. services were held at First Christian Reformed church and interment at First Reformed cemetery.
Lake Prairie Township Trustees invite bids and applicants for the office of Township Road Superintendent. They will meet at Veenstra & Niebergs Co. on Monday February 1 1915 at 9:00 a m to review all bids and applicants. Contact C Dieleman G Hoekstra G T H Klein or CHAS PORTER for details.
Farm opportunity in Red River valley North Dakota boasts strong yields and lower price per acre. No. 1 improvements enhance value, promising solid returns. potential buyers urged to contact Ragisahe Phil Kirchner, Box 134, Grandin, North Dakota for details.
Weekly church schedule lists Sunday school at 9:30, services at 10:45 and 7:30 with sermons on Man's Part in His Own Salvation. Choir songs include Jubilate by Tenny and Within This Sacred Dwelling by Mozart, plus All for Jesus by the Baptist Gospel Quartette. Vella Teachers Training Class meets Wednesdays at 8:45 in the Second Reformed Church room. All invited.
The woman’s Federated Club held its annual banquet at the KP hall last Thursday evening with about 150 attendees. Each lady invited a guest, often a husband or sweetheart, and a supper was served. Menu items included white bread sardines nut bread perforated potatoes scalloped oysters and fruit.
A vivid report of a social event featuring a grand march dated 164 with Mr Boyd and Mrs Wolinhoudt as hosts. An excellent program followed with performances from Miss Ketman Mr Clayton Mr VerSteeg Mr McIntire Mr Ram ee y and Mr LeCoca. Audience enjoyed singing and cheers.
The Women’s Federated Club at Pella met Monday at 2:00 p.m. January 18 with about 365 to 40 members attending. Mrs. H. D. Wormhoudt led a paper on How Far Shall we Follow Facts and Fashions, Miss Hussey gave a reading For the Love of Mary Ellen, and Mrs. Scholte spoke on Fashions of a Century for Men and Women centering on Dolly Madison. A lively discussion followed before a prolonged business session and adjournment.
A special meeting held in Pella Iowa on October 8 1914 resolved dissolution of the society with assets to be distributed to stockholders after all debts are paid. A W DeBruyn president Chas Porter secretary.
Sally Nina Talbot and Henry Klyne spent Monday evening with Nina's wre Charley Lunt of Taintor Florida Society met Tuesday evening at the home of A. C. Boat A large crowd was present and the meeting was fine Mrs A L Smith was a Newton passenger Tuesday W M Vos went to Denver Colo last week on business Mrs Fred Haines of Newton was in town between trains Wednesday Bertha Briggs and Charley Harp were married at Newton Tuesday Jan 12 19165 George Valentine and Vern Frazier were at Reasnor on business Tuesday Miss Effie Marion teacher of the lower room attended the funeral of a lady friend Wednesday at Colfax The ladies of the M church met at Mrs Esther Smiths Thursday afternoon for a quilting The Ladies Aid of the Congregation sold peaches cake and coffee at the hall Jan 23 Everybody invited Mrs rt Ewing spent the week with her mother and father in Newton Will Miller and family were Newton passengers Tuesday Gene Renaud and family of Lynnville were at the W M Talbot home Friday Oliver Wisgerhof fell down the cellar last Friday and broke his arm E S Haines was at his mother's in Des Moines Saturday and Sunday The Lynnville high school gave a play at the hall last Saturday evening The play was good and a large crowd was present Bertha Talbot and Charley Strovers were Sunday visitors at the Nibbeling home Charley Raferty of Columbia was here last week visiting his parents
Star Auto Co announces welding services for cast iron brass aluminum and other metals. Bring in your broken parts now for repair and restoration.
A. VerPloegh presented a copy of the Ocean Springs Mississippi News noting his son John runs a nearby farm. The Gulf coast paper, winter issue, charms northern readers with its ads and content. Weather history shows Christmas highs near 46 to 60 degrees above zero.
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