Pella Council Advances Sewer and Street Projects
The June council session with Mayor and most aldermen approved sewer connections along block 39 east side and rainwater drainage to the same sewer. They referred drain tile proposals, sidewalk study for block two, and continued work on the municipal plant with a committee appointed. The report noted water and light activity, a May treasury balance of 43 000, and several structural and sanitation actions including fire code doors and hog pen condemnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. van Dusseldorp
John G. Thomassen
South Pella
Plender
West Market Square
van Nimwegen
Water and Light Committee
Cathro
Street Commissioners
Schriner
Fire Department
Committee On Sanitation
de Reus
Algo
Chronicle
Waechter
Burroughs Impresses at Electric Palace Shows
Prof F H Burroughs, a noted impersonator and humorist, performed at the Electric Palace last Friday and Saturday. He delivered vivid character sketches and skillful impersonations of well known people, praised for his exceptional talent and clever imitations, as noted by a local writer who personally knows him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. &. Burrough
Electric Palace
Burroughs
Weather Report May 31 June 6 Observations
John H. Ver Steeg, cooperative observer for the Weather Bureau of the U S Department of Agriculture, reports daily observations for the period May 31 to June 6. The bulletin lists precipitation, temperatures, and notable climate details from the observing station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Steeg
Weather ‘Bureau
U.S. Department of Agriculture
58th Annual Commencement at Central College
Central College marks its 58th commencement with a busy schedule. Beard Medal doubles and doubles triumphs highlight tennis events. Jubilee and literary society programs, baccalaureate sermon, and field meet draw large crowds. Debates, Keables Medal exercises, and senior plays feature amid trustees meetings and memorial tributes to A.N. Kuyper and Dr. Keables. May pole queen crowned. faculty and student receptions follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Beard
Atha
Churchill
J. Rhynsburger
Aschenbrenner
Rhynsburger
Julia Dunn
The
Advansonians
Bailey
Dodson
Ashhenbrenner
Dick van Zante
Robert Williams
Clarence Hansen
Jay Kempkes
Harry Phillips
Edward Eysink
Hoffman
College and Academy
Beyl
Baptist Church
Bobbitt
Merna Thomas
Speer
Alami
First Reformed Church
Y. M
E. Weston
First Baptist Church of
Mt. Pleasant
Christian Associations
Department of Voice
Keables
Maude Tucker
Cornelia Bouma
English Theological Department
R.C. Speer
H.C. Buswell
F. L. Roper
Roper
Westervelt
Philorathian Literary Society
Henry van Spanckeren
Kempkes
Dunn
Williams
Board of Trustees
Jordan Hall
Central Hall
R. R. Beard
J. W.bailey
First Baptist Church
Chaffee
Iowa City
Lewis Medal
Academy
Peter Herney
Mildred Dudgeon
Stella Webb
Magdalene Sheehy
Business Department
Central Glee Club
Aristophane
Ruth Hansen
Misa Wilson
Planning for Big Celebration at City Hall Meeting
Citizens debate a large Fourth of July celebration in Pella with a call for volunteers. A planning meeting is set for next Monday at 8 PM at City Hall to organize and mobilize efforts for the event.
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City Hall
Pella
Pella High School Holds Commencement Exercises
The Annual Commencement Exercises at Pella High School were held last Thursday evening June 1. Fifteen graduates presented readings debates orations instrumental and vocal music. The program proved interesting and instructive and was enjoyed by a large audience.
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Pella High School
Pella Band Opens Outdoor Season With Concert
The Pella Band performed its first open air concert of the season in the park last Saturday night. Hundreds gathered and praised the first class music. Director Geo Ramsey earned commendation for rapid preparations and quality performance. Concert number two promises another strong program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Geo. Ramsey
Bill Campbell Joins Flight Fervor After Auto Job
Will Campbell of Star Auto Co. vanished from the city to attend a Des Moines air show on Sunday. Delayed by train, he chose the flight over a return to work and witnessed the Wright machine, an aircraft linked to his aviator brother. The auto shop fears losing a skilled repairman to aviation fever.
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Will Campbell
Star Auto Co
Des Moines
Bill
Wright
Mr. Campbell
Orriginal
Local notes and tales from the countryside and depot
A collage of domestic scenes and hometown musings. Remarks on new houses and paint, street improvements at the depot, farm life anecdotes, a Nebraska soil joke, and a caution on highway manners. Also a word ladder puzzle game and a playful exchange about marriage and farming life.
Ver Ploeg livery passes hands to McIntyre new Pella owner
Robert McIntyre acquires Ver Ploeg livery stock barn and residence from Robert Aikes via agent John Hollebrands. Immediate improvements underway including painting and overhauling rigs. Neal De Hog as right hand man and Charles Boland in charge of bus line. family to join later. locals urged to patronize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Ploeg
Robert Aikes
John Hollebrands
Robert McIntyre
Blakesburg
Pella
McIntyre
Neal de Hog
Charles Boland
Repeal of street obstruction rule in Pella ordinance
Ordinance No 100 repeals Sec 26 of Ordinance No 19 and enacts a new provision banning placing or depositing or suspending boxes crates goods or display stands over streets alleys or sidewalks that obstruct passage. Violators face a misdemeanor fine. In effect from publication. Attest Mayor Kuyper City Clerk Gasman. Adopted June 6 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
N. J. Gasman
A. C. Kuyper
Pella Public Library Financial Report Summary
Report shows a total of 7.65 dollars recorded for the Pella Public Library with Jutta van Zante listed as Librarian. The brief entry notes financial activity and identifies the supervising librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Report OF
Pella Public Library
Jutta van Zante
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council Proceedings
John L. Beys
A. N. Kuyper
B.F. Keables
Brinkman
Second Reformed Church
Kuyper
A. le Grand
Quincy
Ill
Pella Baptist Church
West Campus
Harry Hasselman
Brommers & Co
J. de Vries
North Main Street
Rock Island
Nebraska
Lincoln
Bose
Hart
Hunt
Total
Langerak’s
Hollandsche Orchestra
Dubih Kiddies
Gillegans
Auburnn
the Troopers
Losey -Snyder 'Thompson Trinkaus - DeWitt -Losey
Armstrong von Tilzer -Rolfe - Bacon
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