01 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
1
Memorial Day at Pella featured garlanded graves, a campus ceremony, and a large parade. The program included prayers, songs, and an unveiling of a monument, with Mayor Gesman and Dr. Keables honored, and General Weaver delivering the keynote address marking the Grand Army of the Republic’s memory.
A patriotic poem praising Columbia's flag, its divine-like love, and the duty of Americans to defend liberty. It invokes battles, tears of widows, sacrifices of comrades, and asks God to keep the banner flying over shores and tombs, ending with a soldier’s farewell under the flag.
A baby boy has been managing the entire household at the John Van Arkel home since last Sunday morning, taking charge of chores and daily routines as the family adjusts to the unexpected early leadership role.
A large crowd filled Second Reformed Church to hear Rev. B F Brinkman and the 15 graduates of the class of 1911. Prof. Kuyper led organ music with I Le Cocq directing a city church choir. Vander Werf opened the service assisted by Dr. Boyle Rev Bouma and Dr. Bailey. The sermon urged higher standards of life and onward effort for all present.
The Sunday program includes Sunday school at the regular hour and preaching at 10 45 in the morning. There will be no evening service due to the union service at First Reformed Church led by Rev B F Brinkman.
Last Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage Mrs. F. Van Gorp and Albert Breuklander wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Monkman. The couple departed on the 8:86 train to visit relatives and will return Sunday evening as local Chronicle staff send best wishes.
P H S lost to Penn Academy in a hard season closer after Lanky pitched eight no hit innings before an error-filled frame. Captain Boyd exited injured. Verros and Kuyper attempted pitching as Penn Academy scored five in the ninth. Lankelma elected manager, Boyd captain. De Cook and Verros leave by graduation.
The committee on general arrangements thanks the people of Pella especially teachers and children of the public school for aid in making Memorial Day a profound success. Gratitude extended to ministers, the band, and all others contributing. By order of Committee, 7 J. Clark, Chairman. Mrs. E. S. Dennis, Secretary of Circle. Dr. Beyg, Sec. Com.
Blythe gophers fell 7 to 4 as Pete Bloem pitched five innings and Skillet Carsat finished the last four. A large crowd greeted the teams at the diamond with both sides playing strong defense and consistent hitting. The Meteors appear ready to claim several scalps this season.
The Oratorio Emmanuel performed last Thursday at the Second Reformed Church drew a large crowd. A chorus of fifty voices under Prof. A. P. Kuyper conducted a thoroughly trained, well-studied performance, delivering a musical treat not often enjoyed.
A large audience attended a union memorial sermon by Dr. J W Bailey at the Baptist church. Flags adorned the rostrum and choir stand. Albert Hobbs post and G A S R circle members sat in reserved seats as Rev Monkman and Rev Brinkman participated before Dr. Bailey preached on Micah 4 3 about turning swords to plowshares. My Country ’Tis of Thee was sung at the close.
A brief note links marriage licenses to cultural shifts, mentioning Pliny the Younger and the role of music in antiquity. It highlights how hymn singing intertwined with religious change and the decline of pagan practices.
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