Graduation Day At Pella High In Big Commencement
Pella High School held a large graduation and eighth grade promotion Thursday evening with Rev Bernie Mulder addressing the class. Miss Antoinette Vander Ploeg sang, a double quartet performed, and diplomas were awarded to thirty four seniors. Fifty three eighth graders moved up to high school and received certificates of promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Bernie Mulder
First Reformed Church
Antoinette Vander Ploeg
Mr. Mulder
Simon de Haan
Robert C. Baron
Marion de Bruin
Thomas L. Buttleland Cross
Roscoe Dick Ernest L. de Geus
Lester Vander Heiden
Ralph Huizinga
Clarence Intveld
Ralph T. Kaldenberg
Henry Kersbergen
Lewis J. Vander Kolk
Albert Wm. Langerak
Fred N. Leuthey
Lester Liter
Gerald Meppelink
Herman Meppelink Lewis Popma Verlan Porter Cornelius de Pree
Earl van Rees
Henry W. Vande Voort
Charles de Winter Homer Vander Zyl Guelph Aschenbrenner
Yvonne E. Aschenbrenner
Amy B. Beckering
Mabel B. Braak
Mabel van Brogen Everdina Bruins
Mildred Cole
Nellie van Dyk Bernice R. Dykstra
Alberta Gambell
Henrietta de Goey
Gertrude A. Hankamp
Trene A. Hise
Margaret Hoeksema
Elva May van Houweling
Ruth van Houweling
Jennie E. Huizinga
Virginia R. Klein
Dorothy E, Payne
Ruth S. Pietenpol
Elizabeth K. Rhynsburger
Marjorie T. van Roekel
Henrietta Rowe
Anna S. Rykhoek
Adelaide Sybenga
Gertrude Verrips
Helen Wiela
Miss Monroe Oil Streets Detour Warns Travelers
A local note complains of heavy oil spilled on Monroe streets, making them dirty and slick. The author urges authorities to sprinkle sand to prevent spattering, arguing travelers should detour to avoid the expense of cleaning their cars. The piece repeats Miss Monroe as a refrain.
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Monroe
Miss Monroe
Y Neels Struck by Passing Automobile Near Park Crossing
Y Neels was struck by a car Sunday morning at the northeast corner of the park while stepping onto the crossing. The driver, a New Sharon man, was turning from Washington to Main Street. shrubbery blocked Neels’ view. His leg was bruised and foot hurt, but he returned to work at the Pella Overall Factory after a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Neels
New Sharon
Washington
Main Street
Mr. Neels
Pella Overall
Rain Revives Crops in Pella Area After Drought
A Monday afternoon shower in Pella refreshed vegetation and improved outlooks for corn, meadows, and small fruit. Farmers reported good corn stands, moist soil, and rain spreading across a wide section of the state, with prospects for a strong crop as cultivation continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Legionaire
Zome
Pellas Women Plan Big Fourth of July Celebration
The Women's Federated Club of Pella votes to organize a large Fourth of July event on Saturday July 3 to mark the 150th anniversary of independence. They promise a top black tie style program with committees formed and wide town cooperation encouraged. Visitors from Iowa and nearby states are urged to attend and enjoy a noteworthy local celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Club of
Pella
Iowa
Summer Voice Class Offered at Central College
A summer term of 10 weeks in Voice Lessons will be offered at Central College. Interested individuals may register with Mrs. Liggett or Mrs. Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Liggett
Henry
Central College Holds 25th Commencement Ceremony
The 25 graduates of Central College received Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music degrees at the First Reformed Church. Rev. John Van Ess delivered The New Patriotism address, praising a universal value of humanity and national concern, followed by diplomas, honors, and several prize awards across disciplines and competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
John van Ess
First Reformed Church
Reformed Church
Arabia
van Ess
Kathryn Josephine Beckering
Raymond J. de Haan
Henry
de Kock
Leonora Gertrude Elscott
Nicholas Gosselin
John Elmer Groendyke Theodore George Schoon
Edna M. Vander Meer
Ralph Vander Pol
Reca Wilkins
Marvin L. Vander Waal Delwin S. de Haan
Reuben S. de Haan
Richard Drost Olive Irene Fox
Florence A. Grandia
Fred Hubbeling
Ben Scholten
John F. Schortinghuis
Bert Vander Naald
Jennie van Veld
Pella
Board of Domestic Missions
The
Wesselink
A. B. van Houweling
George Muyskens
Elmer Barr
George Gaas
Evva van Wyk
Ethel Roorda
Virginia Shaw
More Pella Men to Work for Rolscreen
Fred Lautenbach will move to Milwaukee to run a Rolscreen office as a new factory rises in Pella. Clarence Van Dellen will serve Des Moines, while Robert Lautenbach heads a New York City branch. Rolscreen expands with two shifts in Des Moines and rapid growth planned in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lautenbach
Milwaukee
Pella
Clarence van Dellen
Des Moines
Rossereen Company
Robert Lautenbach
Fred
New York City
Rosscreen
Fortnightly Club Meets at Mrs De Reus Home
The Fortnightly Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. H. E. De Reus home. After a business session, Mrs. D. C. Van Zante presented a paper on the Holland Influence in America. Refreshments followed and the afternoon was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. de Reus
D. C. van Zante
Holland
America
Public School Singing in Park Friday Evening
Pupils from the public schools presented a musical program at the park bandstand under music supervisor Mrs. C W Hummel. The concert featured choruses, solos, quartets, and a Dutch song by Peter DuPree followed by an English number with Supt Frush. Attendees praised the performance and urged more public school music events in the next school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hummel
Peter DuPree
Pella
Department of Music
Central
Conservatory of Music
Earl van Rets
Earl
Saint Saens Frances Sheehy
Grace van Ryswyk
Freda Pixley
Leonore Ballengee
Duna Me
Robert Beyers
Allegro
Weber Leonore Ballengee
Mr. Sadler
Kressler
Earl van Rees Rondo
Welhelmine Meyers
Robin, Sing Me
Sprass
Tannhauser
Wagner
Lecture on Animal Diseases Comes to Pella
A lecture by Mr. Lyman Peck of the George H. Lee Company will return to Pella on June 14 at 7 30 p m in the Legion hall. The talk covers diseases of poultry and dogs with free admission and seating for all. The Puritan Drug Company sponsors the event, and attendees may travel to town after work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Peck
George H. Lee Company
Omaha
Legion Building
Peck
Pella
Legion Hall
Puritan Drug Company
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Next Tuesday Night
The Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday evening June 8 at 8:00 p.m. Business of importance will be considered. A directors' meeting follows Friday evening at eight o'clock. F. M. Frush, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
F. M. Frush
Pella Band Debuts 1926 Season This Saturday
Director George Ramsey announces the 1926 Pella Band season with concerts Saturdays and on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. First show is Saturday June 5 at 8 p.m. at the park bandstand, with a June 8 program and a late June 22 concert. Funding comes from a city levy and chamber of commerce support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ramsey
Pella Band
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Ramsey
Ray and
Jay
James Falles
G. Vagas
Atlantis
Lost Continent
V. E. Lafranck
Aana
Central College Commencement Week Highlights and Music
Central College wrapped its commencement season with Founders Day Banquet and a chapel concert. Notable guests Geo A. Jewett Jarnagin and Nathan Towne shared memories of the college, while Miss Edna Vander Meer performed. The Conservatory of Music presented varied solos duets and orchestral pieces, featuring Earl Van Rets and the Glee and Madrigal groups. Seniors of the Academy performed a commendable play Forest Acres, adding to the week’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewett
Wesselink
Geo. A. Jewett
Jarnagin
Nathan Towne
Central
Edna Vander Meer
Minnetonka
Academy
Forest Acres
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Florence G. Boot
Adrian Bruins
Richard W. Bruins Herbert H. Buerkens
Margaret Cochrane
C. Louis le Cocq
Clarence H. van Dellen
Frances F. Douwstra Keith Bernard Fox _ Kenneth Vernon Fox
Robert A. Gosselink Cornelia Gertrude de Kock
Dick J. Kolenbrander
Walter Koopmans
Ruth Lautenbach
Marion Vander Linden
Earl P. Vander Meide
Wm. Michmershuizen
Antoinette M. Vander Ploeg
Nancy Ruth Renaud
Stephen W. van Roekel
Pella Ladies
Henry Kohlenbrander
Martha Vos
Keables
Frances Ver Steeg
Cornelius Wilkins
Dean Pietenpol
H. J. Pietenpol
Nicholas Gosselink
Julia van Houweling
Annette Vander Hart
Linda Trilk
Peter A. de, Jong
Louis Brand
College Athletic Ass'n
Jean Kuyper
Pella National Bank
Ellamay Benkes
Philomathean Society
Harold Rowland
Ackerman Coles
Cor Wilkins
Louis Benes
Bernard Muyskens
Wm. J. van Kersen
Gertrude Firth
the Chronicle
Edith Sedrel
Old Virginna
Southern Air Boys’ Glee Club
Weber Nicholas Gosselink
Dawes
Cadman
Granda Buena
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