Pella City Council approves summer park gospel services
The Pella City Council met in regular session Tuesday and granted a Baptist church petition to hold gospel services in the park during summer. Other actions include street light extensions, remodeling of stopping rules near businesses, and fines on auto stopping times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
A. M. Roelofsen
J. P. Klein
A. T. Klein
A. N. Vander Linden
H. H. Geelhoed
Westmarket
Vander Linden
South Pella
Committee On
Baptist Church
Memorial Day Observed by Central College Veterans
Memorial Day was observed with a cemetery ceremony, garlands, and a college campus service. Central College at Pella, its Civil War history, and the marble slab listing fallen students are highlighted, followed by a parade including schools, bands, and local veterans. The observance honors Albert Hobbs and other names inscribed on the memorial slab.
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Register
Pella
Central College
United States
Campun
Lincoln
Currier
State University
Iowa City
Central
Grand Army
Comrad
Pella Board of Health Adopts Garbage Box Rules 1912
The Local Board of Health of Pella Iowa adopts Rule No 20 requiring property owners in specified blocks and businesses to provide suitably constructed garbage boxes. Boxes must be within dimensions three by three by five feet, light lumber or galvanized iron, elevated nine inches, fly proof lids, and kept closed. Rule No 21 mandates deodorization and weekly removal, with health officer orders possible. Adopted June 4 1912 by H J Vanden Berg and Carl F Aschenbrenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Water Worka Committee
S. G. Vander Zyl
Board of Health
Board of Health of
Iowa
Local Board of Health of
H. J. Vanden Berg
Local Board of Health
Carl F. Aschenbrenner
Curbing Woes Spark Economy Call for Proper Installations
Property owners note that curbing installed may be useless if assessments are paid late. They urge that curbing be laid correctly from the start to avoid waste and extra costs.
The Weather Report May 29 June 4
John H. Ver Stoex, Cooperative Observer of the Weather Bureau reports a weekly weather summary covering May 29 to June 4. The report outlines temperature, precipitation, and notable conditions observed during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Stoex
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Memorial Day Program in Pella Honors Lincoln
Wm Langerak Miles Sheehy G Steenhoek. The program at the band stand directed by Dean H H Severn featured the Male Choral Club sings two selections. Rev S Van der Werf gave the invocation and Miss Ors Lively delivered Lincoln's Gettysburg speech. Judge G W Crozier of Knoxville gave the principal address, praised as one of the best memorials in Pella, ending with a band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Severn
S. van der Werf
Brinkman
Ors Lively
Lincoln
G. W. Crozier
Knoxville
Pella
Talk of the Town on Pella street work and auto ordinance
The column notes the old Pella Electric Company removing poles and wires, praising partial progress. It critiques the auto ordinance as uneven, argues autos benefit local merchants, and urges fair enforcement of speed limits. It mentions Marshall Buckingham’s crackdown on speeding and a drunken incident in town.
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Pella
Marshall Buckingham
Marshall
Ladies Auxiliary Annual Meeting and Library Social
The Ladies Auxiliary Society invites all members to meeting on Monday June 18 in the auditorim audience room. Bring friends and those who contributed books time or sympathy to enlarge the library. At adjournment the Library Room hosts a social hour with tea. By order of Committee.
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The
Ladies Auxiliary Society
Auditorim
Auto Notes and Local Car News from the Star Garage
Auto notes report C VerDugt buying an Overland from Star Auto Co on Saturday. W M Ver Meer bought a Ford. Frank Carpenter bought a Ford. A meeting of auto and motorcycle owners is set for tonight at Star Garage at 7:30 to organize a motor club. Ever Ready Auto Co received a Hupmobile this week. Local owners Van Gorp group toured Des Moines and returned with three new autos. George Gaass drove his Mitchell to Des Moines last Friday. The 600 mile Indianapolis race on Decoration Day saw Joe Dawson win in a National car, 500 miles in 6 hours 21 minutes, average speed 78.34 mph, prize money $35,000. Automobiles may be banned from the park trees if city ordinance passes, risking hitch racks and tied teams becoming useless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Garage
H. P. van Gorp
Edd van Gorp
Dick van Gorp
Theo
LeCocq
Des Moines
Wabash
Geo. Gaass
Mitchell
Indianapolis
Ind
Joe Dawson
A Delightful Affair Luncheon by Mrs Aschenbrenner and Streeter
A one o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs C F Aschenbrenner and Mrs J B Streeter at the former’s home on Wednesday June 5th featured pink and white decorations and hand painted place cards. The Owls Nest girls served a six course menu including grapefruit nut briat cold tongue deviled eggs creamed potatoes scalloped chicken porkerhouse rolls jelly coffee banana salad and pineapple sherbet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Aschenbrenner
J. B. Streeter
Porkerhouse
Bannana
Reformed Church Ministers Change At Local Parishes
Rev Vander Werf traveled to Grand Rapids Michigan on Monday evening to attend the general senate of the Reformed churches. He will preach Sunday afternoon at the 5th Reformed Church where he received his call. Next Sunday Rev Jim Hollebrands of Waupun Wisconsin will preach in the First Reformed Church in Vander Werf's place.
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Vander Werf
Grand Rapids
Mich
Senate of the Reformed Churches
van der Werf
5Th Reformed Church
Jim Hollebrands
Waupun
Wis
First Reformed Church
Card of Thanks for Memorial Day Support in Pella
To the people of Pella and especially the teachers and pupils of the public school we express gratitude for aid in Memorial Day efforts. Thanks to ministers bands choral club speaker militia and officer for generous aid. Albert Hobbs Post Ladies G A R Circle.
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Pella
Albert Hobbs
G. A. R. Circle
Ulrich Van Wyngaarden Wedding Near Grinnell
John Ulrich wed Miss Emma Van Wyngaarden at the bride’s father William Van Wyngaarden home near Grinnell on June 5. The ceremony drew many guests, yellow and white décor brightened the house, and a large dinner followed. The couple plan to live in East Pella after July 1, with several Pella attendees listed.
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John Ulrich
Emma van Wyngaarden
William van Wyngaarden
Grinnell
Newton
Pella
Ulrich
East Pella
Luke van der Linden
Chas, Lautenbach
Casper
Robert
Sarah
Luella Klein
Versteeg Coffman Tie The Knot In Cedar Rapids
William J Versteeg wed Maud E Coffman on Wednesday May 29 at 4 PM at the bride's Cedar Rapids home with relatives and a few intimate friends present. The groom’s parents Mr and Mrs D Versteeg and his brother A Versteeg attended. The bride long employed by the State Board of Control and the groom manager of Vee Transfer Co Des Moines. They will reside at 1509 11th St Des Moines after July 1.
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Pella
William J. Versteeg
Maud E. Coffman
Cedar Rapids
Mra. D. Versteeg
A. Versteeg
State Board of Control
State House
Vee Transfer Co
Des Moines
11Th St. Des Moines
Ver Meer Stadt wedding at First Christian Reformed Church
Dena Stadt of Cedar Rapids married Otto Ver Meer of Pella on Tuesday afternoon May 28 at the parsonage of the First Christian Reformed Church. After the ceremony the couple went to their home nine miles east of town.
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First Christian Reformed Church
Meteors Strike GOPHERS In Blythe Baseball Game
The Blythe Gophers lost 7 to 3 to Pella after a large crowd of about 5001 attended last Thursday afternoon. Carson started for Pella, Bloem closed, Pete pitched well, Joe Boyd hit a homer in the eighth with Meager on base, J Boyd, G Boyd and Vane contributed three hits that inning.
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Blythe Gophers
Carson
Pella
Bloem
Pete
Joe Boyd
Meager
J. Boyd
G. Boyd
Vane
Concert at Realnor by Miss Grundman and Hollandache Orchestra
Miss Glenere Grundman assisted by Lon B Wormboudt and the Hollandache Orchestra presented a well balanced program at the Christian Church in Galesburg on Thursday May 30. The large audience applauded each number and encored Miss Grundman’s readings. The bass solos by Mr Wormhoudt showed a mellow trained voice. The Concert Company draws requests from other localities. Earlier, eighth grade pupils presented two engraved souvenir spoons to Miss Dora Bootsma in appreciation of her loyalty and teaching.
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Glenere Grundman
Lon B. Wormboudt
Hollandache
Galesburg
Miss Grundman
Wormhoudt
Dora Bootsma
Miss Bootma
Pella Merchants Form Commercial Association and Plan Aviation Meet
The Commercial Association of Pella organized with officers W. H. Fowler as president and W. H. Vander Ploeg as vice president. They adopted by laws, intend to incorporate, and set June 28 and 29 for an aviation exhibition. Directors include Jas Vanderpol, M. C. Slob, F. D. Stubenrauch, H. S. Keables, E. M. Cole, and Paul Scholte. Committees on advertising were formed amid strong community optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
K. P. Hall
W. H. Fowler
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Joe Faassen
Francis Cole
Jas. Vanderpol
M. C
Slob
F. D. Stubenrauch
H. S. Keables
E. M. Cole
Paul Scholte
Primary results in Marion County
The Knoxville Express reports Republican turnout nearly twice Democratic with the official county totals showing Kenyon leading for Senator and Wellons for County Superintendent. Governor and other county offices list Democratic and Republican candidates with varying tallies. Durham precinct absent from most counts. Official count by the board of supervisors follows next Tuesday.
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Knoxville Express
Democratic Party
Durham
Hamilton
Dannei
A Valuable Gift to the College from Mrs Yeater
Mrs Robert Donald McDonald of Danville Illinois known as Miss Yeater presented the college with coral from St Thomas Island brought back on her wedding tour. The piece required careful transport reflecting thoughtful sacrifice appreciated by the college. E C Varenkamp and wife attended the funeral of his son in law Jesse Wise in Newton Monday. Wise died Saturday from erculer.
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Robert Donald McDonald
Danville
Ill
Pella
Misa Yeater
St. Thomas
E. C. Varenkamp
Newton
Jesse Wise
Mr. Wise
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Iowa Cavalry
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