Two Nieulandt Boys Die In Skunk River Tragedy
Dirk and Peter Nieulandt aged 14 and 16 drowned while swimming with younger children above Pella. Their bodies were found later in four to seven feet of water. The accident occurred Thursday afternoon, with the family planning a fishing and picnic outing. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM at the home with interment at Sandridge Cemetery.
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Dirk
Peter Nieulandt
Skunk
Pella
Nieulandt
Jasper County
Newton
Prairie City
Holland
Sandridge Cemetery
Central College Commencement Winds Up Festive Week
Central College near Pella concludes a week of events with a jubilee program by literary societies. Debates on domestic science and a farce were featured along with a field meet, a baccalaureate sermon, and a longer commencement address by Dr Beyl. Diplomas were awarded across departments as alumni gathered for reunions and a large dinner.
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Central College
R. C. Williams
Clarence Hansen
Williams
Hansen
Central
Gradus Vander Linden
Spriggins
Hallock
Rattan
Spriggin
W. J. Rhynsburger
Fred
P. M. Phillips
Fred Rhynsburger
J. D. Dodson
Ransom Harvey
the Baptist Church
H. P. Chaffee
A B. Chaffee
Paul
Mars Hill
Second Reformed Church
N. J. Peterson
Hampton
Iowa
Emi
Accidental Death of Walter Van Reulder Near Leighton
Walter Van Reulder, a Pella resident, died Thursday while attempting to shoot ground squirrels on his corn. The gun discharged as he passed a fence, killing him. funeral services were held June 6 at the home and Leighton church, with interment at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella. He was a nephew of Henry Den Adel of Pella.
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Walter van Reulder
Leighton
Pella
Walter
Mr. VanReulder
Henry den Adel
B. F. Brinkman
J. Wesselink
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella High School Holds Largest Graduation Class
The Pella high school graduation exercises were held Thursday evening at Central College Auditorium. Geo J Thomassen presented diplomas to the largest class in the school's history. Dr Bailey spoke on the motto Why live in the low lands when the highlands are calling. The program featured solos, class history, poem, duets, prophecy, will, and a class song before benediction.
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Keables
Edna van Doren
Misa ‘Aroline Lunt
Warner van Spanckeren
Kenneth Byram
Fred Rhynsburger
Joe Rhynsburger
Conservatory of Music
Verdi
Ralph Westervelt
Pinsuti
Merna Thomas
Parker
Sadler
Clayton
Stull
P. J. Peterson
John TerLouw
P. M. Herney
Gradus van derLinden
Edith Warren
Lucile Powell
Powell
Beyl
Jordan Hall
Marie Reynolds
R. R. Beard
Elizabeth Graham
Clarence Hansen
Henrietta Verheu
H. BH. Lewis
Sioux City
Pella
Central College
Geo. J. Thomassen
B. F. Brinkman
Frances Sheehy
J. W. Bailey
Central
Bailey
Edith Rhynsburger
Wilhelmina Koelman
Adele van Drimmelen
Hattie Gezel
Wilhelmina van Nimwegen
Helen Warren
Margaret Grundman
Nannie Dillon
Cassa Clark
Central College honors graduates with dual scholarships
The hall crowded despite approaching weather, as graduates receive diplomas. Miss Wilhelmina Van Nimewegen earns the top academic award, with Central College offering a second scholarship to Miss Bess Vande Garde to prevent hard feelings. The ceremony lists names of all diploma recipients, including Edward Den Adel, Joe Bogard, Eugene M. Dennis, and many others from the graduating class.
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Central College
Wilhelmina van Nimewegen
Bess Vande Garde
Central
Edward den Adel
Joe Bogard
Eugene M. Dennis
Henry Edmand
Herman Lankelma
Edward LeCoca
Harold Sack
Nicholas VanderPloeg
George VanGorkum
James VanVliet
Jacob VanWylk
Andrew Verploeg
Lester C. Welle
Paul Thomassen
Nellie Bennink
Helen B. Brooks
Cassa Clark
Ruby E. Clarke
May H, Cole Nannie Dillon Bess Dieleman
Adele van Drimmelen
Jeannette Gezel Hattie Gezel Bess VandeGarde
Margaret P
Grandman
Wilhelmina P. Koelman
Sara Lautenbach Mary Helen van der Linden
Wilhelmina B
van Nimwegen
Helen M
Neuenesch
Vander Ploeg VanDuren Wedding Quiet Rural Ceremony
Julia VanDuren wed Peter Vander Ploeg at five o'clock Wednesday June 10 at the bride’s parents home on Liberty street. Rev D Vander Ploeg of Kelloggsville officiated. the couple plans a short honeymoon then their new home on East First street. The Chronicle extends congratulations.
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East First Street
the Chronicle
VanderBeek Cherry Wedding in Independence Street Home
On Wednesday afternoon June 10 1914 Cecyle Fernie Cherry and A T VanderBeek wed at the bride’s parents home on Independence Street before about twenty invited guests. Dr J L Beyl performed the ceremony as wedding music played by Prof Marthe Greiner. After a lavish reception the couple departed for Minneapolis for their wedding trip. The groom works at Garden City Feeder works and the bride, a Central College graduate, received her degree on her wedding day. They will reside at home on East First Street after July 1.
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VanderBeek
Cherry
Cecyle Fernie Cherry
A. T. VanderBeek
Nathan Firth
Independence Street
J. L. Bey
Marthe, Greiner
Mrs. VanderBeek
First Street
Death by own action shocks rural community near town
Rodney Jackson a farmer about ten miles east of town took his own life on Saturday after threats to kill himself and his family. He first shot himself in the arm then slashed his throat, wounds proving not instantly fatal. Medical aid arrived but the man died late Saturday afternoon leaving a wife and family.
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Rodney Jackson
Pella Council Advances Mains and Ordinances in Regular Meeting
The Pella council met with most members present and addressed water mains on Broadway, a tapping fee, and a request to repeal or amend the itinerant doctor license. They granted a sewer connection, set weed-cutting deadlines, discussed street crossings, reported May finances, approved repairs, and considered paving and power rate changes.
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van der Ploeg
Pella
Broadway
Independence
Peace Streets
A. VanderWal
Committee On Health and Sanitation
B. Schreiner
City Roller Mills
South Pella
Verhey
Finance Committee
Bakker
L. Wielaard
Committee On Light and Power
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Erary
Old Central Hall
College Board
Board of Trustees
Ida Evans
Estella Evans
Novella Phillips
Paul VanMaren
Maude Irwin Atha
Cecyle Cherry
Ethel Bray
Connie Dykstra
Jay Kempkes
Hal Norton
William J. Wagner
Harry Phillips
William Rhynsburger
Lewis Dunn
Felow: Keables
Warner van Spanckaren
Eugene M. Hinton
Bey
W. Bailey
H. S. Graduation
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Council
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