Central 21 Parsons 16 In season opener on home floor
Central defeats Parsons 21 to 16 in a rough opener. Central led most of the game with Vogelaar and Vander Linden scoring, while Eddington and Parson’s star, Eddington, contributed for Parsons. Key injuries sidelined Rhynsburger and Den Adel, setting up a clash with Leander Clark next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Parsons
Central m
Central Boys
Vogelaar
Eddington
Parson
van der Linden
Hinkhouse
Rhynsburger
den Adel
Leander Clark
Follws
Parsons Vogelaar
Allard Boyd
Vander Linden
Ccrinkhouse
Muirhead
Russell Roach
R.G. Simmons
Gatitz
Russell
Boyd
Simmons
Allard
Notice to Teachers Regular examination dates set
The regular teachers examination will be held in the office of the County Superintendent January 26 27 and 28 beginning at 8 o clock Mae Goldizen County Superintendent Apples for sale Pella Produce Co adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Goldizen
Letter from L W Stegeman on Pella and moving to Oklahoma
In a 1916 letter dated January 24, L W Stegeman discusses relocating to Checotah Oklahoma. He notes new industry growth with a smelter and a gas plant attracting hundreds of families, oil discoveries nearby, and expanding school and vocational offerings. He contrasts schooling for whites and Negroes, comments on climate and farming, and asks for back issues of the Pella newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iis Sons
Posiion
Checotah
Indiana
Edéic
South
Indian Territory
Okalhoma
Iowa
Pleasant family reunion honors Gosselink parents in January
A family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs G Gosselink on Union Street celebrated their January birthdays with Mr Gosselink turning 85 on the 26th and Mrs Gosselink 80 on the 15th. Nine sons and one daughter gathered from nearby towns to join in the visit. Both elderly hosts were described as well and hearty for their age and deserving of congratulations on the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.gosselink Sr
Union Street
Oskaloosa
Henry
Mitchellville
Obituary notices from Pella area deaths in January 1916
Multiple residents near Olivet and Pella die from pneumonia and old age. Accounts list Cowger in Olivet, Nunikhoven near Pella, VanTooren near Olivet, VerSteeg formerly of Pella, Blackman of Verizon Texas, and VanVark of Oskaloosa. Interments planned in Harveyville and Pella. dates include January 21 1916 and January 28 1916. Surviving relatives noted. funeral details vary by individual.
VerHey Dies After Illness. Alderman and Contractor
John A. VanVark thanks friends for support after their father's death. K VerHey of Pella died January 26 1916 at 63. He left wife and eight children including Marie VerHey and James VerHey. Survived by brothers Henry and William and sisters. A carpenter and contractor, he was serving his second term as Alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob VanVark
Pella
Oskaloosa
Fivo
James
John
Huber Street
Oakwood Cemetery
K. VerHey
E. A. Roorda
John Hospers
Marie VerHey
John VerHey
New Sharon
James VerHey
Henry
William
Des Moines
John DeWit
John Jansma
VerHey
Verley
City official remembered as trusted servant in death
The late First Ward city official never sought office but treated duties as a sacred trust. His loss will be deeply felt. Funeral services will be held Friday with a service at the home at 11 30 a.m. then a service at First Reformed Church. Interment will be at Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella Debating Team Triumphs Over Indianola
Pella High School debaters traveled to Indianola and defeated the hosts two to one on their floor. Judges praised Pella as home on Indianola’s floor with college-like constructives. Next likely clash is with Ottumwa in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Indianola
Pella
Enwane
Jessie Shannon
R. McKee
Wallace McKee
Walter Halbert
Ray van derWal
Marion Wormhoudt
Ottumwa
Ladies Auxiliary Mid-Winter Meeting At Mrs Beard’s Home
A goodly number of friends and members attended the mid winter meeting of the society at Mrs Beard's home. On arrival, the ladies viewed Jock at the curios collection. The business session reported past year work and offered suggestions for next year. Miss Sorenson spoke on the history department needs and the society pledged aid at their earliest opportunity. Miss Hussey gave readings and Mrs Glover with Miss White performed piano numbers for all.
Early Oregonian and tiny Pella paper in local relics
A clipping from the Oregonian notes a first issue copy from December 4, 1850 and a four-sheet World of Pella Iowa dated October 13, 1871 owned by Mrs. C. B. Kayben. Readers with any knowledge of the Pella paper or its publication are asked to contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert van Houweling
Portland Oregonian
The
Oregonian
World
Pella
Iowa
C. B. Kayben
Kayben
Notice of dissolution of The White Way Auto Co
A dissolution of the partnership formerly run as The White Way Auto Co is announced. John R. Dieleman withdraws, leaving John VanHemert and A T Boat to continue the business at the same location and assume all obligations. Debts are to be settled with the remaining partners at Pella Iowa on January 11 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Auto Co
John R. Dieleman
Pella
Iowa
John” VanHemert
A. T. Boat
Parker Herbig wedding ties Kansas City ranch near Fairport
Miss Luella Herbig niece of Mr and Mrs J H Reavers of Pella married John B Parker Saturday evening January 22 at the bride’s parents home in Kansas City Mo. About 100 friends attended. The couple will reside on the Elmdale Ranch near Fairport Kansas to farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker—Herbig
Luella Herbig
J. H. Reavers
Pella
John B. Parker
Kansas City
Parker
Kansas
Double wedding at Den Berger home in 1916
At noon on January 26 1916 at Mr and Mrs John C Den Berger home two daughters Mrs Johanna DenBerger wed Mr Abraham VanRheenen and Miss Alice DenBerger wed Mr John VanHilton The ceremony by Rev A J TePaske Bethel church followed by a reception Guests and families extend congratulations with plans for two couples to live on local farms near Reasner and Humeston respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. den Berger
Johanna DenBerger
Abraham VanRheenen
Alice DenBerger
John VanHilton
A. J. TePaske
Bethel Church
Van
Daniel Boone Trail meeting called for highway expansion
J B McHose president invites Commercial Clubs Auto Clubs Good Roads groups and city councils along a tentative Des Moines to St Louis route to gather Feb 2 1916 in Moberly Missouri. Delegates from Des Moines Prairie City Monroe Ottumwa Pella Oskaloosa Freemont Ottumwa Bloomfield Lancaster Green Top LaPlata Atlanta Macon Jacksonville Cairo Moberly Mexico Martinsburg Wellsville Montgomery New Florence Warrenton Wright City Wentzville St Charles St Louis urged to send live representatives for route location and trail promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
St. Louis
Missouri
Delates
Moberly
Prairie City
Monroe
Otley
Pella
Oskioosa
Freemont
Ottumwa
Bloomfield
Towa
Lancaster
Minnesota
John H. Hohmann
Mankato
Central West
J. B. McHose
Daniel Boone Trail
Roosevelt Cousin Signals Military Push at New York Meeting
A January 5 meeting of the American Defense society in New York, attended by ex-President Roosevelt and Philip Roosevelt, urged immediate build up of 48 dreadnoughts and a 200,000 man standing army funded by compulsory citizen service. Philip’s closing remark hints at an planned emergency within twelve to thirteen months, prompting questions about presidential involvement. A separate classified line notes a pigeon disposal offer by Pella Produce Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Defense Society
New York
Roosevelt
Philip Roosevelt
Hudson Maxim
Philip
Central College Notes Album of Recitals and Events
Central College notes describe piano tuning by Mr Geo Ramsey, a Thursday recital in the Auditorium, Friday basketball with Lean der Clark vs Central, and a jubilee after the game. Dr Bailey reports on a Chicago college presidents meeting. Next Monday starts the new semester with music programs and special piano rates for children. A minstrel show features Loyd Roach as endman and Leonard Allen as Dusky Prima Donna. Studio recital drew student participants and Pella representatives attended Des Moines opera. The Ladies Auxiliary held an enthusiastic meeting with Teas pledged. officers include Mrs VanderPol and Mrs Van derMuelen. The College Fea idea was warmly received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ramsey
Leander Clark
Central
Bailey
Chicago
Loyd Roach
Endman
Leonard Allen
Lucile Cochrane
Kathryne Cochrane
Lucile van Niewaal
Thelma DeHoog
Hazel White
Charlotte Hussey
Frances, Sheehy
Alice Thomassen
Eleanor, Thompson
Carl Beyer
Pella
L. W. Glover
C. E. Clark
Beard
Hussey
Central College
College
Fea
VanderPol
van derMuelen
Sec
Ond Treasury
RUMSELLERS AND SUFFRAGE
A Mt Pleasant Free Press editorial argues against liquor men opposing women’s suffrage, noting many women pay taxes yet lack a vote. It claims the home argument is weak and contrasts women’s status with other disenfranchised groups. The piece questions consultation on civic projects and condemns class-based voting limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Henry County
South
Mt. Pleasant Free Press
Township Road and Drag Superintendent Bids Sought
The Lake Prairie Township Trustees will meet February 7 1916 at 9 a m at the Veenstra Nieberg Co office to consider bids and applicants for Road and Drag Superintendent offices. Details through trustees Dieleman Hoekstra Klein or Clerk Chas Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
Veenstra Nieberg Co
C. Dieleman
G. Hoekstra
G. T. H. Klein
Chas, Porter
Federated Club Notice Shows February Meeting on Pure Food Day
The Women's Federated Club announces its next meeting on February 1 with the topic Pure Food Day. Members with dues are asked to come prepared to pay the treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Federated Club
Des Moines Grand Opera Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup
Prof and Mrs Geo F Sadler spent several days in Des Moines visiting the grand opera. Mrs Sam Wilson and her young daughter toured the area, staying at the F D Dickey home during the latter part of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Sadler
Des Moines
Sam Wilson
Little Daughter
Swan
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Tigers
Tiger
Iowa Loan & Trust Co
Central College Gymnasium
Welle
Sack & Rhynsburger
Rhynsburgg
Lewis
Sack
Des Moines Tigers
Williams
Rhynsburger Hull RF
Keables Williams
Sack Lewis
Luchesi
R.G. Brand
Keables
F. Williams
C. Williams
Hull
McWilliams
Pella Produce Co
Bert. Stegeman
Chronicle
Nunikhoven
James Nunikhoven
VanTooren
Art VanTooren
John Sedrel
Olivet
Adam
VerSteeg
Klaas VerSteeg
Orange City
Jacob DeHaan
Pella Is A Sister of the Deceased. Her Nephew, Mr. G. B. VerSteeg
Blackman
Masonic Fraternity
VanVark
John A. VanVark
James Q. VanVark
Ladies Auxiliary
VanRheenen
DenBerger
van Hilton—DenBerger
Pella 'Produce ‘Co
Central College Notes
Federated Club
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