Central College Defeats Camp Dodge Five In Opener
Central College opens the season with a 41 to 21 victory over Camp Dodge five. Renaud, Buerkens and Rillihan starred for Central while Summer and Steele led Camp Dodge. Referee was Fred Rhynsburger. Next up is a home clash with Penn, a prior winner over Camp Dodge. Crowd size was modest due to early start.
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Central College
Camp Dodge
Base Hospital
Central Fast
Renaud
Buerkens
Central
Rillhan
van Rees
Summer
Steel
Central Five
Rhynsburger
Penn
UL Dodgers
Rillihan
Erland
Steele
Taylor
Fred Rhynsburger
Draws a Homestead in Wyoming Land Win
Herman Peter Lankelma joined the landed aristocracy by filing in the government homestead lottery. He wins 320 acres of Wyoming land and has received offers per acre for relinquishment. He has not decided whether to sell or sow the patch in crops. Our congratulations are due to our former friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Peter Lankelma
Wyoming
Farmers Plowing In January Signals Early Field Work
In January farmers are back in the fields turning soil and getting ahead with plow work. The soil turns smoothly on stubble and sod, a scene more typical of April than midwinter, reflecting unusual activity and early preparation for crops.
Federated Club Bazar At Star Auto Co This Week
The Federated Club hosts a bazar at Star Auto Co this Saturday with items for sale and refreshments. All are invited to visit and support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CLUB
BAZAR
The
Federated Club
Star Auto Co
Dentists Halt Evening Appointments After Feb 1 1919
Announcement that after February 1 1919 no dental work will be performed after 5 PM except for emergencies. Signatories include Dr P A Edmaend, Drs Mitten and Lankelma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Edmaend
Drs. Mitten & Lankelma
Card of Thanks for John Van Veen
We have been deeply moved by the many tokens of sympathy which have come to us since the death in national service of our brother and son John Van Veen. We are grateful for the memorial service at the Second Church and for the help given by the Home Service Section of the Red Cross, the church, and friends who ministered to our needs in time of anxiety and grief. Mia, Van Veen and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Veen
Second Chuch
Home Service Section
Red Cross
Mia
van ‘Veen
Wreck on Wabash Railroad Near Howell Station
Last Saturday an east bound Wabash freight mishap one mile east of Howell station damaged the line. A tank car jumped the track and trucks on another car crossed the rails tearing up ties and bending the rails, requiring about six hundred ties to be replaced. The linseed oil tank car spilled its contents into the ditch but by Sunday noon the track was cleared for trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Howell Station
Greeting to Soldier Boys in Pella Chronicle
A Critton Quartette member at the high school concert praised the Kuyper Lumber Co sign on the Farmers' National Bank building as a genuine welcome to war veterans. The Model Clothing Store ad also offers heartfelt welcome, not for advertising value, but to show Pella’s interest in the boys' return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Critton Quartette
Kuyper Lumber Co
Farmers’ National Bank
Gavcho
The
Chronicle
Pella
Pella Band Plans Meeting Friday Evening 1919
All Pella Band members are urged to attend a business meeting Friday January 31 at 8:00 PM in the City Office building. Oska loosa bandmaster Prof. Fred Jewell will be present to discuss taking charge of the band during the concert season.36
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Fred Jewell
Oskaloosa
Jewell
Will Sell Motor Trucks by The White Way Auto Company
The White Way Auto Company adds Paul Boertje as truck sales manager and takes Bethlehem truck agency. New 1%, 2% and 3% ton chassis trucks will be offered with express or stake bodies and steel power dump bodies. Announcements to follow in this paper.
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White Way Auto Company
Paul Boertje
Bethlehem
Fire Destroys Dodge City Near Camp Dodge
A major blaze last Sunday morning nearly wiped out Dodge City near Camp Dodge. The wood frame business district burned swiftly leaving only the Dodge City hotel and a north-adjacent photograph gallery. The theater, owned by Des Moines interests and built at about 50,000 dollars, was the largest loss. Total property damage exceeded 100,000 dollars with about three-fourths insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Boys Hold A Corn Show At High School
The Boys Corn Show was held at the high school building last Saturday with many entries and high scoring corn. Attendance was below expectations but the boys showed strong interest and were pleased with the prizes. The show manager did not provide a report of class winners. congratulations go to the winners, though their names are not known.
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Chronicle
Notice to Growers of Sweet Corn Renewal Terms
Notice to growers of sweet corn that contracts for the coming season will be renewed on the same basis as last year at 15.00 per ton. Phila Canning Co. A Ver Ploog, Manager.
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Phla Canning CO
Edward Bientema Dies in France During War Service
A war department message informs Mr and Mrs Thomas Bientema that their son Edward died from pneumonia in France on January 1 18. He served with the American Expeditionary Forces and was about 24. The community extends sympathy to the parents and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bientema
War Department
Edward
France
THE BOYS ARE COMING HOME
Local readers note many servicemen return to Pella this week from camps in the United States and abroad. Edward Den Adel arrives from Camp Dodge and others include George Valkenburg navy Henry VerSteeg Andrew Van Zante Gerrit Van Zee Ryan Stursma Stephen DeGeest Matthew Van Gilet Gerrit Nieusma and John De Winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Edward den Adel
Camp Dodge
George Valkenburg
Navy
Henry VerSteeg
Andrew van Zante
France
Gerrit van Zee
Ryan Stursma
Stephen DeGeest
Matthew van Gilet
Gerrit Nieusma
John de Winter
Not to Straighten River Plan Divides County Farmers
About sixty to seventy Des Moines River farmers gathered with the county engineer and board of supervisors to discuss a proposal to straighten the river from Des Moines to Marion county. The plan would cut a channel to remove bends in hopes of reclaiming farmland. After debate, only four or five supported it as the costs to adjacent farms would be unprofitable.
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Des Moines
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Knoxville Express
No Meeting of Good Health Society Tuesday Evening
The Good Health Society will not hold its planned meeting Tuesday evening due to widespread illness among its members. The decision follows several recent absences and aims to protect members’ health.
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The
Good Health Society
Waechter Announces Retirement From Lumber Business
A Waechter retirement is announced in the Chronicle detailing forty eight years of service in Pella's lumber trade. A. Waechter established the firm and after partnerships with Wormhoudt and his son G H Waechter the business became A Waechter & Son. The article lauds his community service on the First Reformed church school board and city council, noting his integrity and contribution to local progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
A Waechter
W. F
G. H. Waechter
F. W. Waechter
Pella
Busin
Waechter
A. Waechter
First Reformed Church
Dr. Fultz Moves Office to City Building Suite
Dr. T. G. Fultz rents the basement room in the city office building, recently used as Red Cross headquarters, and will occupy it February first. The space has been refitted to provide a commodious up to date suite for his medical practice.
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T. G. Fultz
Red Cross
Armenian Relief Drive Surpasses Quota in Lake Prairie Area
The War Work Council reports the Armenian Syrian Fund drive in Lake Prairie township and surrounding areas completed after road delays. Totals show Amsterdam West and East, Battle Ridge, Rock Island, Pella districts, and other townships contributing toward a $2834.66 total with additions from Second Reformed Sunday School and a Security Bank fund. Extras were pooled due to crediting uncertainties.
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Lake Prairie
Marion Co
War Work Council
Pella
Lake Prairie Township
Amsterdam
West
East
Bunkerhill
Battle Rigge Plain View
Pleasant Grove
Porterville
Rock Island
Silver Grove
Sand Ridge
Second Reformed Church
Vicinity
Steenbergen Van Peursem Tie The Knot In Pella
Miss Winnie Van Steenbergen and Mr. John A. Van Peursem wed at noon at the bride’s parents home in Pella with Rev. C De Leuw officiating. The couple will reside on a farm near Orange City after March. Dragging roads last Saturday improved conditions locally.
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Winnie van Steenbergen
John A. van Peursem
Orange City
Wm. van Steenbergen
Pella
C. de Leuw
First Christian Reformed Church
Bronx County
Pena High Trims Penn In Oskaloosa Showdown
Pena High School defeated Penn Academy 33 to 12 at Oskaloosa last Saturday afternoon. Rillihan opened scoring as the pace quickened, with Butts and Johnson contributing multiple field goals. Referee Rhynsburger officiated as Pena pressed the pace despite heat and heavy jerseys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Academy
Oskaloosa
Prince Albert
Rhyneburger
John Rillihan
Penn
PHS
Rillihan
DeBruin
Lautenbach
Butts
Johnson
Else
Church and Pulpit Second Reformed Schedule
The Second Reformed Church sets Sunday activities including 9:30 Sunday school 10:45 Morning Worship with anthem Oh for a closer Walk With God and solo My Redeemer by Magdalene DeBoer, sermon The Bystander by Pastor. Evening services 6:30 Senior Endeavor Worship 7:30 Worship with anthem Come to My Heart Lord Jesus solo Face to Face by Mrs. Hesse ink and sermon Why Tat rlest Thou by Rev H M Bruins.
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Second Reformed
My Redeemer
Miss Magdalene DeBoer
Lord Jesus
Sermons and Bible lectures at Baptist Church
Pastor Robert Carrol leads 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services with sermons on The Bitter and the Sweet in Life and The Rise of a Soul. Bible School at 9:30 a.m. Junior Union 3:00 p.m. Senior B Y P U 6:30 p.m. Prayer and study Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Lectures resume Feb 6 on Man's Nature and Destiny covering immortality and annihilation, with topics on life death soul spirit heaven hell purgatory and eternal punishment. Lectures originated in San Antonio under Protestant auspices.
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Bible School
Christ
David
Heaven
Lazarus
Abraham
Hell
San Antonio
Tex
Judge Rutherford
New York City
Pastor Russell
Pastor Carrol
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Wabash Railroad
Edward Bientema
DR. Fultz
Pella National Bank
R. R. Beard
Henry Nollen
Geo. G. Grass
EDW
Cook
H. Paul Scholte
C. Smorenberg
National Bank
Federal Reserve System
U. S
Iowa
Financial Report
Pella and
van Zante & Plender
van Doorninck & Blommers
van Nimwiegen & Olivier- Rillihan & Fox
Bousquet & Warner Nieberg & Heerema
Dykstra & Blommers
van Niewaal & Gosselink
Sybenga & LeCocq
Kuype
Maine
Steenbergen-Van Peursem
Pena High
Hades
Paradise
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