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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
5
The Iowa Primary Road System is a state wide network, not a county grid. State funds finance building and maintenance, with counties only possibly sharing bond interest or deficits if bonds are issued, under state law. People in Iowa pay for the system as a whole, not per county.
The school board elected Clifton M. Stauffer of Bluffton, Ohio, as science teacher at the high school. A recent Army veteran awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and the French Croix de Guerre, he joins Professor Hinton in shaping pupil influence. An opening from Prof Alberts’ resignation remains.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Steinneman of Otley celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday July 6 from 2 to 8 p m. They invite all old friends to call on them and share in the occasion.
A local review says the Wallace-Hagenbeck act was overhyped and overpriced. It notes sold out interests, lack of new features, old-style hippodrome races, a straggly animal collection, and widespread ticket booth short changing. Alleged betting and inflated drink prices cited. crowd turnout mixed.
T R Miner reports that Marion County wheat is heavily damaged by a recent disease, reducing crop viability and raising questions about labor payout. The spread could have been curbed by seed cleaning, grading, and formaldehyde seed treatment to prevent carry into threshing. Army cut worms worsen losses in clover and alfalfa, stripping fields and diminishing hay value.
A Wednesday fire in Reasnor destroyed Ed Wood’s barn with four horses lost and the Thorpe implement warehouse, once a livery, burned to the ground. Machinery partly saved and $2000 in binding twine destroyed. A chemical engine arrived late due to a flat tire no radiator water and no gasoline, prompting comic delays.
Clarinda citizens on Memorial Day funded a living monument by adopting 21 French war orphans. The drive, operated with The Fatherless Children of France, seeks ten cents daily per child or $3 monthly, plus $36.50 yearly per adopter, to supplement French government support. Campaign heads include Mrs. Walter S. Brewster in Chicago and Mrs. H. P. Scholte in Pella.
Ver Steeg pitched as the Meteors defeated New Sharon 9 to 1 on Friday and Oskaloosa 12 to 4 on Tuesday. Two home runs sparked the later win though errors dulled the standout display. Evening games are gaining favor as daylight allows full conclusions.
The societies of the First Church in Pella announce an annual bazaar on July 10 in the church lawn with refreshments and ice cream served in the afternoon.
The post office will open a single window on July Fourth from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. No city or rural delivery services will be available during this hour.
Firefighters responded around five Saturday evening to H. F. Fisk’s home where a blaze started at the barn side near an alley. The fire was contained with only minor siding charring, and authorities consider fireworks in the alley a probable cause, noting the city could be liable for damages from sales.
An Iowa Farmer letter criticizes the 37th general assembly highway patrol law as neglected by county boards. He argues rain and mud expose drainage and maintenance needs, but supervisors refuse to enforce the act, betraying oath to uphold state laws and the public good.
The Classis of Pella met Wednesday at First Reformed Church. Rev DeBruine accepted Oska loosa call and Bethel Reformed dissolution. Olivet mission supply approved. Licentiate Bakker examined, dismissed to Pella, and the ordination of the brother held at Bethany with Bruins presiding and Braak delivering the sermon.
The Mispah Guild of the Second Reformed church held a Friday picnic in DeHaan pasture attended by husbands sweethearts and friends. Hol Cook led coffee service under Nettle Van Houweling while Nell Waechter Artie Dykatra and Nora Fultz organized food. The night ended in a lively rhyming charades game with many enjoying a successful yearly gathering.
City council met with full membership. Mayor reported $115 in fines and $50.50 in licenses collected last quarter. Hornbin Co promised repairs on faulty streets. Treasurer showed $16,169.43 balance. Ordinance to create park commissioners introduced and set for voter approval July 21, 1919. Finance bills approved $6171.83. Painting old city hall referred to buildings committee. Water signal system ordered for tank level. Election officials and polling places appointed for July 21 special election.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting held at the Pella National Bank last week the board decided not to invite the Great White Way Association to hold its picnic in Pella this season. The action was driven by the high cost and financial strains on local business men despite partial plans made earlier and widespread anticipation among residents.
The Iowa Legislature ratified the federal suffrage amendment, with 143 in favor and 5 against during a brief special session called by Governor Harding. The Senate reported no opposing votes, two members absent, while the House had five opposing votes and some abstentions.
Four young men from Washington sustained bruises after a clash between Washington spectators and a gang described as circus rubes during Hagenbeck-Wallace shows. A showman cried for help as the crowd intervened, ending the dispute in the town.
Dean Pietenpol holds weekday hours in Jordan Hall for school business interviews. Mary Taylor Liggett will lead Central College voice work next year after teaching in Chicago. Tom Green of Thornburg, Iowa, guest at Sunnyside, heads consolidated schools. Eleanor Thompson returns from North Dakota to join the new dorm plans. Campus residents relocate rooms and summer classes run. Prof Heemstra may be marrying. Liggett seeks a rental house.
Group Gathering No 1 in Mahaska County schedules July 13 1919 events at Lower Grove Baptist Church with prayers talks lunch and multiple Union Sunday School sessions led by Ella Hansell Ferdinand Vogelaar E Den Hartog Mrs E O Gray Mr Joseph Wells Harry Huff W P Robertson and H L VanDellen in Des Moines Tainter Pella Iowa.
Last Thursday evening the First Reformed church hosted a reception for returning soldiers from their congregation. A large crowd attended a brief program with an opening song service and prayer by Miss Anna Hospers, followed by short speeches by Stephen DeCook Dick VanZante and Loyde Hillyer, with music, ice cream and cake to close.
A personal invitation urges everyone to join a community sing in the park at 8:20 to 8:30 PM. Song sheets will be printed, Hugo will play piano, and a horn will help keep harmony as the neighborhood aims for a splendid collective performance.
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