Philomathian Society Taught Him Roberts Rules of Order
The narrative reflects a Pella native who values education and parish leadership. It covers schooling from Central to Western Theological Seminary, ministry roles in multiple churches, and long service as a clerk. The speaker notes involvement in Philomathian, parliaments, and various boards while stressing dedication to church work and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomathian Society
Roberts
Tysseling’s
Central
Buerken
Stra
L. R. Bobbitt
Simon Count
Holland
Mich
Western Theological Seminary
Reformed Church of America
Hope College
Jnn
Detroit
Reformed Church of
Philomathian
Robert
Synod of Chicago
Southern Normal and Industrial Institute
Brewton
Ala
Michigan
Pella Story Echoes in Everett Community Letter
Elisabeth Kempkes recounts ties to Pella as she lives in Everett Washington for a quarter century. She recalls Park Building and Het Ouwe School memories, Dutch language, teachers, and a 12 member graduating class, celebrating Central College roots and local friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Matthew
Jay
Bert’ Vander Wilt
Bennink
Cora Scarff Brewster
Central College
California
Park
Franklin
Het Ouwe
West Pella
Holland
America
Miss Alexander
Miss Shaw
Mr. Cook
Webster Building
Miss Forsythe
Stallard
Vander Linden
Edmund
Central College Inspires Community Support
A speaker urges Pella residents to value Central College as a vital asset. He reflects on childhood influences for children with immigrant parents and credits alumni as current community leaders. He exhorts residents to appreciate protect and support the college for the town’s future.
Remembering Pella life and Republican pride in old days
A reminiscence of Pella Iowa born 1863 recounts childhood in the Fisher block Dry Goods store, militia Salisbury and a saloon incident, a Republican victory bonfire, and a licked boyhood memory. It recalls teachers Cory and Martin, Cyrenus Cole, old mills and brooms, the Des Moines and Skunk rivers, and lifelong ties to Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Otley
Fisher Block
Baker
Buck van Vliet
Des Moines
Skunk
Cyrenus Cole
Pella Moments from Linnie Long’s Life Memoir
Linnie Long recalls early Otley and Pella memories from the 1860s to 1930s, recounting school days at Central University and Pella High, teachers like C. C. Cory and Lois Martin, classmates Carrie Snow Nell Cassett and Minnie Edmond, and family moves. She notes her marriage to B. B. Griffith, their son Harry, and lifelong involvement in church work, Red Cross, and Women’s groups, inviting news of future Pella Chronicle editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Long
Mary Baldwin Long
Otley
Pella
Kruidenier, Bach, Keables
Pella High School
Supt. C. C. Cory
Lois Martin
Carrie Snow
Nell Cassett
Minnie Edmond
Opera House
Ralf Baker
Cyrenus Cole
Harlan
B. B. Griffith
Griffith
Harry
Wisconsin, University
Omaha
Eastern Star
Red Cross
Sisterhood
Pella Chronicle
Emma McCully's elephants tour Colorado request
Emma McCully recalls a Colorado trip idea and fond school memories from Denver. She mentions 1440 Marion Apt 8, and describes early schooling with teacher P. Lubberden, who died soon after lending a nature book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma McCully
Marion Apt. 8
Denver, Colo
My Life Story From Schooldays To Denver Hometown
An elderly narrator recalls early life as a druggist’s son, high school days under Professor Cory and Miss Lois Martin, and lasting values from five guiding principles. He names classmates, teachers, college mentors, friends, and family, recounts kite mischief, a printing press debut, and a teaching stint. now living in Denver with a daughter who leads women’s studies in Wichita and a banker son. His hobby is collecting hundreds of elephant models and a beloved dog Snyder accompanies him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrena
Iowa
Pella” High School
College
Dunn
R. H. Tripp
F. Prouty
Albert B. Price
Alice West
Margaret Doolittle
Lulu Scarff
Hattie Cory
Luella McCulley
Kate Hornish
Will Scarff
Frank Stallard
Reuben Martin
H. S
Cory
Lois Martin
Nettie Lankelma
Julia Neyenesch
Anna de Booy
Charlie Sexton
Gerrit Hagens
Charlie
Doctor Dunn
Professor Tripp
Kate Keables
Ota Livingston
Dora Hill
Vada Beal
H. M. McCully
Henry
John Nollen
John de Vos
Lillie Viersen
Bakker
Denver
Cyrenus Cole
Snyder
Luella Shaw
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J. J. Hollebrands
Helen Ave
Detroit, Mich
Everett, Washington
Elisabeth Kempkes
Hoyt Ave
Ralf A. Baker
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Cyrenus
Washington
East Market Square
Pella Manufacturing Co
Gerrit ‘Tusseling
Murry Cox
Murry
Orange City
Lillian Long Griffith
Sixth Street
Harlan, Ia
Central University
Searff
Stodlard
Fannie
Colorado
P. Lubberden
Jennie Thomassen
Y. T. van Niewaal
Minnie Forsythe
W. P. Conner
Woodriver
Nebr
Rolscreen Company
Baltimore
Cleveland
Rochester
Milwaukee
San Francisco
the Rolscreen CO
Pella, Iowa
Boston
Cincinnati
Grand Rapids
Oklahoma City
Los Angeles
Indianapolis
City
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