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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
5
Last week the high school gym displayed handiwork from kindergarten to high school pupils. Maps of Africa and Europe showed advanced cartography, baskets and dresses showcased domestic art, and woodcraft items included swings and book cases. The exhibit highlighted progress in education and hands on training, though it went unadvertised.
Floral House will close at six o clock in the evening during the summer months. Those wishing flowers and plants are asked to take notice. De Jong's Floral House.
Fred G. Sjaardema, about twenty two, was killed instantly when a lightning bolt struck him and his horse while he cultivated corn at the lake Nikkel place northwest of Sully. He had stopped in the field as the storm approached and died with his team. Funeral services were held Wednesday as the body was shipped to Los Angeles for burial.
The Friday evening commencement concert drew a full house with the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs and the College Orchestra performing two selections each. A piano quartet and multiple soloists showcased students, praised for the conservatory’s high quality and ensemble training.
The College Senior Class staged the five act drama Octoroon to a large audience Monday night. A cast of twenty eight presented plantation life with rapid pacing and a cooperative effort praised by all. Prof Sadler rewrote the final scene enhancing the ending and humor was added beyond the manuscript. Receipts exceed two hundred dollars.
A large audience attended the high school graduation exercises as thirty nine pupils received diplomas. Rev. George M Derbyshire was absent due to his sister's funeral, with President M J Hoffman of Central College delivering the address on Citizenship and Democracy. The program included eighth grade graduates, musical numbers, a vocal solo by Emma Sybenga, and an orchestra performance. Names of graduates listed include Henry Beckering, Robert Beyer, Leona Bogaard, Bert Boat, Helen Boat, Janet Bosveld, Raymond Bruins, Christine Bruins, Mary Butt, Anna De Cook, Fred Dekker, Minnie Dythoff, Ruth Fennema, Helen Gaass, and Dorothy Gambell.
A Memorial Day parade in Pella featured Civil War veterans and World War II volunteers, with wreaths, a salute, and taps. Hon. Volney Diltz spoke on citizenship duties as about a thousand attended, while critics urged proper flag respect and urged veterans to remove hats as the flag passed.
The westbound train's time shift from 10 10 a m to 8 22 a m brings faster mail service and earlier newspaper delivery to Pella. More riders choose rail over bus for early arrivals and rural carriers can deliver by noon when roads are good. The earlier westbound arrival allows some travel eastward and same day return, though the 11 59 a m first westbound train still limits same day trips.
A second Bologna factory is planned in Pella within weeks. L. T. Beerends will manage the new plant in the former Holland Meat Market building on the square’s south side. M. D. McWilliams Tim Dykstra and John Nieburg lead the venture, aiming to employ experts in Bologna sausage making.
J E Temple and family of Ful ton Newfoundland were among the commencement visitors. Miss Marguerite Temple, a family member, was one of the graduates.
The Lord willing it opens at 9 o clock a m under the American Sunday School Union. H L Van Dellen missionary leads with teachers Miss Henrietta Green and Miss Anna Nelson from Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School Minneapolis. The effort aims to reach many country communities with Union Sunday schools already established. Let the children come.
The Chronicle carries full page advertising from the Fowler Telephone Company, the same ads as in the recently distributed directory. No extra cost to advertisers and nothing due to the Chronicle from them. The paper invites continued patronage and explains the publication benefits to firms listed.
L T Beerends has opened a bologna factory in the Van der Meide building on East First Street to meet growing demand. He brings experienced meat market work in Pella and aims to supply a wide market with Pella bologna and other sausages.
Central College closed its seventy second year with a class of twenty two graduates. Dr D W Morehouse of Drake University delivered the address on The Trained Intellect. Degrees conferred included BA for twenty two, BS for four, BM for Edna Vander Meer, LLD for Rev Isaac W Gowan, and D D for Rev John Y Brook and Rev Gerrit H Hospers. All honorees reside in the east.
President M J Hoffman announces the board unanimously selected Rev John Wesselink pastor of First Reformed Church of Pella as Central College president. Wesselink, a Pella resident and graduate of pe College Western Theological Seminary and University of Chicago, is praised for scholarship and longtime college work.
The drought ending since September is eased by recent rains. Memorial Day brought a morning shower with a brief afternoon follow up, then widespread rains Monday afternoon and Tuesday night totaling about three inches over a few days. Wind caused minor damage to a window at Awtry Lankelma. otherwise, no significant harm. Stock water and dry pastures will benefit. crops and hay prospects improve with more rain.
June concerts feature a varied program including The Firefly Selection Oh Mabel Sans Souci John Kayla Oh Katherina William Tell Overture Rossini Mexicali Waltz Wedding Ring overture Geo Bernard Bambalina Vincent Youman and March.
The Rock Island offers a Sunday excursion to Des Moines on June 28. Trains depart Pella at 8:10 a.m. and reach Des Moines at 9:55 a.m. The return leaves Des Moines at 6:20 p.m. and arrives in Pella at 8:25 p.m. Round trip fare is 95 cents.
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