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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
6
The Baptist Church will host the baccalaureate sermon by Pres. J. L. Beyl of the college at morning worship. A union service with the First Reformed Church follows in the evening where Rev. T. L. Ketman of Chicago will preach to the Y M C A and Y W C A groups.
Regular services will be held in the morning. In the evening, the congregation will join in the union services of the church.
A Blythe vs Pella baseball game started Friday with Blythe leading 4 1 but a ninth inning rally tied the score at 6 6. Blythe withdrew after a disputed call and the umpire forfeited the game to Pella amid concern over an umpire connected to one of the teams.
Sarah M. Story announces home painting lessons on China and water colors at her residence corner of East First and University streets. Sessions run Mondays through Wednesdays from 2:00 to 5:00 PM beginning June 16. Enroll now to arrange a time.
The regular June examinations occur in Knoxville on June 25 to 28. A supplemental test may be offered at the Pella High School if enough teachers request it, with notices due to Supt. F. M. Frush by June 15. Delays could postpone Pella testing to the July regular time.
Central College closed its baseball season with a 4 to 1 victory over Iowa Wesleyan at home. Pitcher Lenkel held Wesleyan to three hits, fanned twelve, and issued no bases on balls. Central finished a strong campaign, losing only to professional players and one southeastern trip where two games were dropped.
Marion County Sunday school convention schedule announced for June 18 and 19 at the Second Reformed Church in Pella. Delegates from across the county are expected, with hopes for strong local attendance and hospitable reception for visitors.
The Weather Bureau report by John H. Ver Steeg covers conditions from May 28 to June 8. It notes temperatures, precipitation, and patterns for the region, with emphasis on deviations from seasonal norms and expected trends for the period.
Rev J W Bailey at the First Reformed Church delivered a baccalaureate sermon to nearly a thousand, urging graduates to live with a fearless and loyal mindset. He tied the motto Fearless and Loyal to biblical teachings, citing Daniel and other enduring exemplars, and urged students to face world temptations with steadfast faith, citing moral tests and the cost of open belief.
Mrs D C A Stoddard died Sunday June 1 at the George Nugent Home Germantown near Philadelphia aged 91 years 11 months 13 days Cause pneumonia Drusilla Allen born near Batavia N Y June 18 1821 daughter of Quaker families Married to Rev I J Stoddard August 28 1847 Their voyage to Calcutta began a missionary career later shaping Central College Pella Iowa During Civil War she kept the school open and later served as principal of the Ladies Department at Central College Her death ends a long life of teaching and global service with memorial services planned in Pella and Plainfield New Jersey Interment Oakwood cemetery
Members of the Advance Literary Society at Central College held a lawn party for Hawk Eye Conference athletes who represented Central at Cedar Falls. Vivian Lavely took second in the mile and half mile and third in the two mile, Lewis Dann placed third in the half mile, and L S Harvey helped secure two relay thirds. The lawn party at Mrs. Carrie Hall’s home was lit by Japanese lanterns and well attended.
Mrs Nellie Brown of Des Moines offers a Brownell Medal to piano students with top grades and public performance. Mrs B F Keables awards a Dora Mark Medal for top grades and public singing. Commencement Concert Monday May 9 features music contests for medals. Admission 35 cents. Board open 2 vans Friday morning.
The Central College Alumni of Pella publish a Chronicle that recalls the obituary of Mrs Stoddard directed to former students of the college. The notice commemorates her life and connection to Central College, highlighting memories and historical ties within the alumni community.
Helen Dennis daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Dennis dies at home in Pella on June 1 1918 at 3 00 am aged 11 years 8 months 19 days from heart trouble after pneumonia Funeral held at Second Reformed Church with Rev J W Bailey and Rev S Vander Werf Interment in Oakwood Cemetery She leaves father mother two brothers one sister grandmother and grandfather plus school mates and friends
The Dennis family thanks all who offered aid and sympathy during illness and the loss of their daughter and sister. Mr and Mrs Chas Dennis and children extend gratitude for the kindness and flowers received.
Memorial Day services drew a large crowd including farmers. Graves were decorated by a committee in the forenoon. At 10:00 a.m. the college gathering honored twenty three Central students who died serving the country. President J L Beyl presided and Rev C E Pettit spoke. A male quartet directed by Prof H M Bailey provided music. A procession to the park followed with band and school pupils, the high school chorus singing. Rev S Vander Werf delivered a patriotic memorial address. About fifteen veterans attended. many businesses closed for the holiday.
Kuyper Lumber Co asks former customers to return ten loaned fence stretchers immediately. They remind patrons they were allowed use as a courtesy and urge prompt return to aid others in setting fences.
Range and Stove supplies and repair service available with 18 years experience. We provide repairs at your home in town or country, for all makes of stoves and ranges. All work guaranteed. Leave orders at the Chronicle office or call Burkheimer and Vander Kolk at 123 Green.
In candid self introduction the author addresses old friends and neighbors, defending his honesty while touting central Montana's fertile valleys and promising prospects in a promotional article. He acknowledges readers may view it as advertisement yet asserts trust and credibility from long familiarity.
A salesman touts central Montana lands as superior investments over past Iowa and Canada holdings. He cites recent crop yields, own farming in the region, rising per-acre land values, and a large railroad-driven settlement push, urging immediate purchases with favorable cash terms and long credit.
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