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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
5
The New York World traces the Kronprinz Wilhelm's fate and its transformation into the transport USS Von Steuben, famed for luck and daring rescues. It notes two Pella boys serving in the navy, highlights battles with submarines, minefields, hurricanes, Halifax relief, and the ship’s camouflages and conversions.
Ver Meen who bought the Pella opera house recently has sold it again to the Farmers' Produce Co. Work to dismantle the building has continued and remodeling for business use will proceed.
Miss Henrietta Swank daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Swank living north of Pella united in marriage to Mr Richard Meyer of Lynnville. The ceremony was performed at the home of Justice G Van Vilet last ...
The City Council of Pella Iowa met January 21 1919 with all members present. They accepted the prior minutes, approved paving schedules for selected streets, and instructed preparation of water mains and sewer plans with cost estimates. The electric department reported receipts 3020.80 and disbursements 2783.04. Insurance on the marshal’s dwelling and tool house was renewed. The session adjourned.
The 8S. P. I. met Tuesday evening January 21 at the M. Vander Linden home at 213 Franklin street. John Gezel was elected vice president to fill the vacancy created by Gilbert Runyan's departure for Colfax. The group is described as lively Sunday school fellows.
Miss Gertrude Sedrel daughter of Mr and Mrs C Sedrel living southeast of Pella was married to Mr Gys bert Aalbers at the bride’s parents home last week The ceremony was performed by Rev P Groeters at Otley The couple will reside on a farm near Otley
The Tigers invite Camp Dodge to visit Pella for a basketball game at the high school gym set for seven o'clock. Crowds are expected as the Tigers anticipate a tough home contest.
Prairie City high school hosts Pena High Friday night January 31 while coach Rhynsburger and his team travel to Oskaloosa Saturday afternoon to face Penn Academy. The local squad shows steady improvement and aims for fast ball with promising upcoming games.
Washington announces the next war loan will be the Victory Liberty Loan after considering a name change from Fifth Liberty Loan to Victory Liberty Loan. The blue V flag marks both five and victory as Americans are urged to save and buy bonds to help bring the victors home and finish the war.
Baptist church and Second Reformed list weekly services led by Pastor Carroll and Rev H M Bruins. Carroll returns Saturday after special meetings in Creston and will preach Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30 with morning worship at 10:45. Evening services at 7:30 with music and sermons.
The second quarterly conference meets next Saturday and Sunday with a 7:30 p m business session Saturday. Reports from church departments are requested. Class meeting Sunday at 9 30 a m leading by J J Franklin. Sabbath school at 10 a m led by Geo Croll. Dr G L Minear to preach at 11 a m on Stewardship of Prayer followed by the Lord's Supper. Epworth League at 6 30 led by Timothy Hoogenakker. pastor to preach at 1 30 p m on The Christian's Watchword. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30, Epworth League Bible Class Friday 7 30 at Eliza Beth Verrips home corner Broadway and Independence. Everyone welcome. J E Ward Pastor.
Rural carriers examination will be held at the high school building in Pella Iowa on January 25 1919 at 1030 a m. A Klein local secretary
The Security State Bank reports nearly doubled business over two years and pledges a pleasant, profitable banking experience. It notes income tax timing uncertainties under new law, plans to provide free help with income tax records, and urges customers to bring last year’s documents to ease this year’s filing.
W A Young at Camp Meade Maryland writes of homesickness for Pella Iowa. He notes Iowa comrades from the 211th Engineers, slow discharge process for married and other men, and busy payroll work. He visits Baltimore Annapolis and compares Maryland towns to Iowa, reads Iowa news in the Chronicle and Tribune, and hopes soldiers will return ready to settle.
The Kuyper Lumber Co repainted a large patriotic sign atop the Farmers' National Bank building. Designed by P. H. Kuyper with motifs of a returning hero, soldier, sailor, eagle, and the U. S. flag, the circle-centered message reads Pella is Proud of Her Heroes Welcome Home. It honors local servicemen, not an advertisement.
Within a week three Pella boys who served in the navy have been released and returned home. Paul Ver Steeg came back last Friday evening from a battleship while Everett Kruseman and Fred Faassen returned Monday evening after serving on transports. The two latter boys had a chance to visit France but did not wish to stay longer than necessary.
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