Monrone and Des Moines Visits Mark Week for Local Residents
Numerous residents traveled within Iowa for visits and hospital appointments. D. Tice and I Wallace were in Monroe on business last Friday while G. B. Cram visited his son Herman and family. Several went to Des Moines for medical treatments, hospital visits, or shopping, including Mrs Hackert, Ed Sheesley and daughters Mamie and Lucile, and Chas Porter and wife. Other locals journeyed to Camp Dodge for visits or to see relatives, with notes on pneumonia recovery for Tom Sheesley and an appendicitis operation for William Schippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Tice
Irving Wallace
Monroe
G. B. Cram
Herman
Ed Sheesley
Mamie
Lucile
Camp Dodge
Tom Sheesley
William Schippers
Des Moines
Fred Carpenter
Antone
A. C
Arnold
Central College’s Student Army Training Corps legacy
Central College recounts the rapid mobilization of its ranks for the Student Army Training Corps during World War I. One hundred twenty six students left for service, the dormitory became a barracks, and the dining hall housed the soldiers. The 636 colleges nationwide were discharged by December 1, with Capt. Adams and Lieut. Olson commended for leadership and student welfare. The narrative highlights the shared college spirit, adaptability, and loyalty fostered among student soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Student Army Training Corps
Central
Atlantic
Pacific
Adams
Grinnell
Olson
Lieut
Chronicle want ads detail local social events
Mrs. John Blommers hosted about twenty ladies at West Second Street on Tuesday with a two course luncheon. Mrs. J. N. Van Viet entertained Monday evening for about twenty guests. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Edmand held a community dinner last Friday with fourteen attendees. Prof. Jacob Heemstra of Central College will preach at First Reformed Church Sunday at 10 45 AM. Various residents were noted visiting Des Moines Knoxville Monroe Barnes City Oskaloosa and each other. Subscriptions to daily papers offered with discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Steenhoek
Prairie City
John Blommers
West Second Street
N. van Viet
van Vilet
P. A. Edmand
Jacob Heemstra
Central College
First Reformed Church
Central College Student Soldiers Honor Flag History
A veteran-tinged tribute recalls how student soldiers at Central College embraced discipline, education, and patriotism. The piece notes the growth from training and drill to a strengthened mind and body, echoing the college song about going to war and preserving loyalty and liberty. It cites Central’s 1861 record and 1918 display of unwavering spirit and love for country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Pella Markets Stock and Grain Prices Noted
Local market notes show corrected quotations from Van der Zyl Bros and Pella Produce Co with price ranges for per cwt and per bit. Entries list eggs hens springs old roosters ducks geese and butter creams, indicating packing stock and candle listings ahead of trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Zyl Bros
Boots Produce
Pella Produce Co
Indian Boy in Kesheta Schools and the Loyal Dog
A Kesheta government school boy falls ill yet his dog attends the eight to four routine for a full week, while the boy rests at home. The St Paul Dispatch notes a teacher comment on the boy’s studies and a rural constable quips about rights and speed in a Judge’s exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kesheta
St. Paul
Vander Linden's Bazar Seeks School Supplies and Books
Rural Marion and Mahaska county schools and city grades, high school, and Central College in need of school books and supplies. Vander Linden's Bazar hosts collection and sale to support classrooms and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Mahaska
Central College
Vander Linden’s Bazar
Retirement notice from A Waechter and Son lumber firm
An owner announces retirement after 48 years in the lumber business once run as A Waechter and Son. He thanks patrons and friends for loyal support and assures continued fair treatment under new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Waechter & Son
A. Waechter
W. F
G. H. Waechter
Waechter Lumber CO
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albert Groeters
Clarinda
Joe Faassen
Fred
Chicago
Wm. van Baalen
J. Langerak
Nicholas Hackert
Mrs. Hackert
Chas. Porter and Wife
Henry Edmand
Pella
B. Ver Meer
Andrew
Paul Boertje
Kate Vander Kieft
Ottey
Mrs. van Waardhuizen
Puritan Drug Co
B. Groenendyke
Leighton
Mrs. W. Vanderhoek
Albert Brooklander
Knoxville
Cornelius Veen
Waukee
J. C. Sandmier
Arne van Ryswyk
Pelly Sunday
Wm. Steenbergen
Jospers, Iowa
Mr. Steenbergen
Fla
John Vander Streek
Mrs. H. Steenhoek
Herman Vander Linden
N. van Vilet
Wm. Vander Waal
Gerrit van Zee
A. Vander Waal
Mrs. R. Vander Ploeg
H. F. Johnson
A. P. Kuyper
W. Doedyns
Lloyd Warner
Oskaloosa
Dielia Beerends
Walt Doedyns
Cornelius Ver Steeg
New Sharon
Peter Ver Steeg
H. A. Bauman
Ottumwa
C. R. Ver Pteeg
Mrs. Clark
Geo, Ramsey
Mr. Ramsey
Mattie Lobbprecht
Holdyville
J. B. Cornelius
Dick van Gorp
East Franklin Street
Chronicle
A. P. DeReus
Frank Wheatcraft
Tennis Klein
Main Street
P. H. Kuyper
Joe Porter
Peter Stubenrauch
H. W. Slob
Hele
Billie
I. R. Gregory
Ruth
Paul Synhorst
Barnes City
William
J. H. van Gorp
John Nelberg
den Berger
Dan Kamp
Pella Markets
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