Pella School Board Hires Two Teachers and Wins Bible Debate
At a Friday meeting the Pella School Board filled vacancies with two hires, Jean Bonar of Fairfield to the high school and Grace Sterling of Des Moines as Domestic Science. Sam Verrios was chosen as janitor. The board discussed privately funded bible study in schools, noting legal limits and opposition over sectarian concerns. A resolution declared the board lacks legal right to proceed with private funding for a bible instructor.
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Jean Bonar
Fairfield
Grace Sterling
Des Moines
M. Langerak
Webster
Sam Verrios
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
J. Wesselink
Mother and Daughter Party Held for Sunday School Class
Last Thursday afternoon the Sunday school class of Miss Cornelia Hospers hosted a Mother and Daughter party at their teacher's home. A varied program followed by refreshments provided a delightful afternoon for all attendees.
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Cornelia Hospers
Early Settler Visits County in Knoxville
Mrs. P W Cutler of Carthage Ill, an early Central College alumna and former trustee, visited Knoxville for several days with local families. Now in her eighties, she recalled Marion county history from 1844 77 years ago, including the Barker family settlement near Tracy and the pioneer era when ten Indians to one white man prevailed.
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Knoxville Journal
Mr. Cutler
W. H. H. Barker
Chautauqua Opens At Lincoln School In Pella Event
Monday evening began the 1921 chautauqua at Lincoln School in Pella with a fair audience. The event, organized by the Women's Federated Club led by Mrs. J. C. Mitten, featured Mutual-Bwell Bureau Chicago talent, the Pella Band, and Miss Ann Murphy. The opening night ran long yet held interest. Tuesday offered Ben Hur Singers and Players with varied entertainments and costumes.
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J. C. Mitten
Pella
Mutual-Bwell Bureau
Chicago
T. H. Liggett
Warwick
Corwiné
Warwicks
Turnquist
Charles
L. Ficklin
Missouri
Pella Shows No Interest in County Y M C A Work
Pella has effectively turned away from County Y M C A support after multiple outreach efforts over two years. A recent Friday meeting drew few attendees, with only one pastor present and Hi Y members disappointed by elders’ rejection of the effort. The piece argues continued local advocacy is needed to prevent loss of youth programs and moral tone in schools.
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Pella
County Y. M
Hi-Y
J. Stewart Brown
Hi- Y
Calvin Quartet Pleaser at Pella High Auditorium
The Calvin Quartet from Grand Rapids Michigan entertained Thursday at the Pella high school auditorium. A large crowd filled the hot venue as electric fans circulated air. The young quartet offered a varied, pleasing program with skilled accompaniment and strong audience applause. They are touring the middle west and plan further Iowa performances.
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Calvin
Grand Rapids
Mich
Pella High School
Pella
Iowa
Middle West
Fire Alarm At Fourth Ward Canning Plant
An eight o clock Monday fire alarm prompted a response to the canning plant in the fourth ward. Coal in the engine room spontaneous combusted, igniting a smoky glow later doused by watchmen. No fire spread. plant officials asked firefighters to avoid watering the coal as they moved it to safety.
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Fourth Ward
Canning Plant
Park Commission Election In Pella Iowa 1921 Special Vote
Notice of a special election in Pella to establish a Park Commission and authorize a tax up to 2.5 mills. Voters will decide July 14 1921 at ward polling places with appointed judges and clerks listed. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm.
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Pella
Towa
State of
Iowa
I. H. J. Vanden Berg
1St Ward Fire Department
City Hall
Main Street
A. P. de Reus
H. Booteria
Henry van Oostrum
H. J. Rhynsbureger
J. P. Klein
A. N. Vander Linden
W. H. Verwers
J. H. Veenstra
de Haan
H.J. Vanden
Berg
Gold Star Defeats Lincoln in Fourth of July Ball Game
Gold Star wins 6 to 3 against Lincoln Post Des Moines, the state’s only all colored post, on July Fourth. Ver Steeg and Knox pitched for Gold Stars against Donal as umpire. clean game with no disputes and steady crowd presence despite threatening rain.
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American Legion
Legion Post
Lincoln Post
Des Moines
Ater
Lincoln Boys
Gold Star Boys
Lincolns
Sack
Lincoln
Bill de Bruyn
Bill
Bill Baer
Gold Star
Ver Steeg and
Knox
Gold Stars
Lincoln Battery
Donal
City Council Meeting Reports Licenses And Bids
The Tuesday council session audited bills and treasurer reports. Authority was given to call for bids on a new water tower and boiler insurance was renewed. Three cigarette license applications were granted at 75 dollars per year with a 1000 dollar bond. A July 14 election for a Park Commission was called.
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Attorney General
Chronicle
Church Social at Otley on Wednesday Evening
Banner Bearers will present a program and social on the church lawn Wednesday evening July 13. Everyone is invited. The new Ladies Quartette at First Reformed Church drew a decided hit last Sunday morning.
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Otley
New Ladies’ Quartette
First Reformed Church
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Chautauqua
Lincoln School
Mutual-Elwell
Park Commission
Pella Legionaires
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