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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

10

Busy Week of Visits and Travel Around Pella

Local notes record many visitors and relatives stopping in Pella and nearby towns. Residents and guests tripped to Des Moines, Ottumwa, Kellogg, Oskaloosa, and Monroe while several pairs married and families extended visits with kin. A steady stream of travel, teaching, and church ties fill community life.

Derbyshire Berkeley Cal Des Moines the Baptist Church Pella

Life memories of Pella and Central college days

A reminiscence of life in Pella near Central College, describing neighbors and mentors like Deacon Kean, Doctor Stoddard, and Dr Dunn. The author recalls poverty, rooms, and friendships, the birth of faith in classmates such as John Buckman, and a lifelong ministry as a traveling preacher tied to Iowa, Pella, and Central College.

Pella Ella Deacon Kean Murray Cox David Huber Syntha Goodall Dr. Stoddard Deacon Douglas Doctor Howell R. R Yellow House Shutts Cabin Fred Morgan K. van Zante Hanford Calif Rudd Boys Ethel Webb John Baron South Dakota Doctor Dunn Krugers Cotton Hall Doctor Stoddard Doctors Dunn Stoddard John Buckman Christ Central Hell Heaven Tam Iowa Old Central College King’s Highway Saints and Angels

First House in Pella Born Girl Remembers Family Roots

Teda Morgan Earle recalls her birth in Pella’s log cabin built for Rev. Scholte, the Holland colony founder. She describes early life, family of eight, the college bell, clothing, and siblings, including brother John who served in the war and returned home to a joyful reunion with music and gratitude.

Donovan Apa Keine Donald Heerema Des Moines John Heerema Indianola Yelle Heerema Lynn Platt P. Schakel Pella Guy Zickel Galesburg John Deters Cawker City Kan Gladys Deters Central College Armour Boot Near Sully Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Harry van Hemert Douglas Marshalltown J. van Hemert Garden Square XH. P. Scholte Holland Tam E. D. Morgan Baptist College Schakel College Old Central Henry John

Will is Still a Kickin Dear Sirs

Letter from a reader mentions being born and raised in Pella and recalling old school mates by the nickname Prushie. The writer says he lives on a farm once taken from the government by his brother-in-law Dr. W W Kimmel and sends best wishes to old friends.

Pella Prushie W. W. Kimmel

From Pella to Pennsylvania in Dutch Scholarship

L H Van Houten writes from Edinboro Pennsylvania about a proposed special edition. He notes Iowa as his real home, has lived in Pennsylvania for over ten years, and plans a visit to Iowa next summer to meet the editor.

Iowa Pennsylvania

Pella recollections and Pennsylvanian ties noted by reader

A reader reflects on Pella and its changes since a previous visit, praising the town and Mr Frush for his record and noting pride in hometown heritage. The letter contrasts Iowa and Pennsylvania life, commends regional services, schools, and roads, and recalls early teachers with gratitude to the Chronicle.

Pella Frush Pennsylvania

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