Central College Commencement Marks Sixtieth Year
Commencement day drawing a large crowd as Central College grants degrees and awards prizes. President J Scholte Nollen delivers a liberal education address. Conferrals include BSc, BPh, BA, MA, and numerous prize recognitions across departments.
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Central College
Towns PLC
John Scholte Nollen
Lake Forest Coleg
Central
Nollen
Central Colleges
Beyl
J. H. Applegate
J. W. Bailey
J. L. Beyl
Notice to bid on grass at West Market Square
Bids will be received for the grass on West Market Square until Saturday June 14 at 8 00 p m. T Plette Committeeman.
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West Market Square
T. Plette
Weather Report from June 4 to June 10 by Observer Ver Steex
The Weather Bureau meteorological note by John H. Ver Steex, Cooperative Observer, reports climate data for June 4 through June 10. Daily readings include temperature, precipitation, and notable weather events observed across reporting stations.
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John H. Ver Steex
Weather Bureau
U. 8
Department of Agriculture
Death and funeral notices from Pella June 9 1919
News items report the death of Ed Hynes aged 31, a Rock Island conductor, killed in a railroad accident near Carlisle while en route to Des Moines. He leaves parents, siblings, and Knights of Columbus ties. funeral planned for Friday at Valley Junction with burial in Des Moines. Also noted is the death of P. Rus at 68, heart failure, with obituaries listing a large family and services held June 9 at the First Christian Reformed Church in Pella.
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Pella
Ed Hynes
Hyparenta
Valley Junction
Register
J. E. Hynes
K.D
Rock Island, Rem
Carlisle
Des Moines
Hynes
Washington
Pacific Coast
St. Ambrose Cemetery
P. Rus
Jane
Dick van Gorp
Leighton
John
Jacob
Alletines
Christian Reformed Church
Byron Center
Michigan
Chris
Prairie City
Neil
Knoxville
Peter
Kansas
Christian Reformed Charc
Graduation exercises mark Central College ceremony
The High School graduation was held Thursday evening June 5 at the Central College auditorium. A large audience of relatives and friends attended to witness diplomas awarded and celebrate the students’ completion of their school careers. The program included invocation by Rev S Vander Werf, music, oration by Leonard Braam, class poem, readings, history, prophecy, and the presentation of diplomas.
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Central College
Amateur or professional, Walker Beach joins Ottumwa club
The Ockaloosa Herald reports Walker Beach, premier pitcher of Oskaloosa Penn College, has been purchased by Ottumwa from the Eastern Association New Haven Connecticut State League club and will pitch for Ottumwa. Beach visited friends last evening and asserts the athletic committee chairman is qualified to play on a college team under Hawkeye Conference rules.
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Ockaloosa Herald
Walker Beach
Oskaloosa
Penn College
Ottumwa
Eastern Association
New Haven
Rock Island Train 475 Derails Near Pelia Road Trouble
Rock Island train 475 derailed shortly after Pelia when a bad road caused the tender front to jump tracks and twist. The axle ran parallel to the rails tearing up about 200 feet of track though no coaches left the line. Three loaded cars carried old soldiers bound for Des Moines encampment. Passengers were unharmed and transferred to a westbound train at Monroe.
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Rock Island
Pelia
Des Moines
Monroe
Jubilee Program Opens Commencement Week at Central College
The opening feature of commencement week at Central College filled the auditorium Friday night with a joint program by the three literary societies. Musical numbers readings and discussions highlighted the program. Two short farces provided amusement led by Lewis Dunn Grace Finley and Warner Van Spencer Ren The first farce A Frat Initiation drew praise while Striking Oil featured about a dozen characters. Some performers lacked preparation which lessened the overall impact.
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Central College
Lewis Dunn
Grace Finley
Warner van Spanckerren
Horse and auto collide on Washington street
Friday evening Mrs H D Wormhoudt drove a new Cadillac on Washington street when George and Fred Cummins her sister’s horse pulling a buggy met head on. The nervous horse bolted struck by the car and died within moments. The buggy wheel broke and the car front was damaged. No one was seriously hurt beyond scratches.
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H. D. Wormhoudt
Washington Street
George
Fred Cummins
Kuyper Lumber Co. Seeks Return of Fence Stretchers
Ten fence stretchers loaned to former customers must be returned immediately to Kuyper Lumber Co. so patrons can complete fence work. The company notes it has accommodated users and asks they not abuse the privilege by keeping the equipment.
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Kuyper Lumber Co
Commencement Field Meet Determines Philomatian Cup Winner
On Monday at Central College athletic field the Philomatian Cup contest saw strong turnout and steady competition. Vivian Lavely won the 440 yard dash to clinch 21 points and the cup for the coming year, after entering the race tied for first with Zac Aschenbrenner and Lewis Dunn. Lavely, a sophomore, now has two more chances to defend the cup in future events.
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Central College Athletic Field
Vivian Lavely
Zac Aschenbrenner
Lewis Dunn
Lavely
Dunn
Lessons in painting at home on East Fleet corner
Sarah M Story announces painting lessons in water colors at her home corner of East Fleet and University streets. Classes run Mondays to Wednesdays from 2:00 to 5:00 PM starting June 16. Prospective students should arrange their time promptly.
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China
East Fleet and
University Streets
Sarah M
Story
Sunday School Met at 9:30 in Church Notes
The Sunday school met at 9 30. Several children are to receive recognition of their place in the kingdom of God during the service. The children’s day service will not be extended Sunday, but the pastor will preach at the regular evening worship at 8 00.
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Kingdom of God
First Reformed Church Hosts Children’s Service Next Sunday
A Children’s Service will be held next Sunday evening at the First Reformed Church in this city. A special program has been prepared for the occasion.
Commencement Sunday at Central College in Baptist church
Baccalaureate services for Central College graduates were held at the Baptist church with 15 liber arte graduates in cap and gown and other department graduates seated in pews. President Beyl preached on Philippians 3 14 and the campus vesper and Y M C A address followed by Rev. T Kugo’s talk and tributes from Rev. R D Douwstra and Rev. C E Pettit.
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Central College
Baptist Church
J. L Beyl
Jesus
C. E. Hamilton
W. F. Hoxford
First Reformed Church
Y. MC. A
T. Kugo
Ketman
John
Judas
R. D. Douwstra
The
Reformed Church
Newkirk
Central
C. E. Pettit
Pella M. EB
Engaged: Miss Dorothy Morton Horning and George A. Baitsell
Announcement of the engagement of Dorothy Morton Horning of Evanston Illinois to George Alfred Baitsell acting dean and biology professor at Central College was made at a breakfast at the Sadler home. Attending were Baitsell's father J A Baitsell of Fremont Iowa W R Strickland and Professor Anne J Sorengen. The Chronicle offers hearty congratulations.
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Evanston
Ill
Central College
George Alfred Baiteell
Central
George Francia Sadler
J. A. Baitsell
Fremont
Baitsell
Sewing Machines For Sale In Brom’s Building Ad
Twenty first class sewing machines for sale priced from five to fifteen dollars. Every machine guaranteed. Try one at your home. Sold by J E Cornelius at A T Brom's building three doors south McIntire's Livery barn.
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J. E. Cornelius
A. T. Brom
Junior Senior Breakfast At Central College Held Indoors
The junior class hosted a breakfast for the seniors on campus but moved indoors to Miss Edith Warren home due to cool weather. Attending were President and Mrs Bey, Professor Anne J Sorenson, and members of both classes. All reported a delightful time.
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Central College
Edith Warren
Bey
Anne J. Sorenson
Memorial Meeting Notice at Castle Hall June 22 1913
Knights are notified of a memorial meeting at Castle Hall at 8 30 Sunday June 22 1913. All members are requested to be present. P H Stubenranek 24 25 K of R 8
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Castle Hall
P. H. Stubenranek
Centerville Falls to Pella Meteors in Home Match
Centerville faced the Pella Meteors on Wednesday in a well attended game that ended 6 to 3 in favor of the visitors. The score at the close of play showed Centerville trailing as the Meteors secured the win.
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Centerville
Pella Meteors
Mrs Stoddard Memorial Service and Funeral Held
Memorial services at Central College and a public funeral at the Baptist church honored Mrs. Stoddard. Speakers included Rev J W Bailey Judge Robert Ryan George A Jewett and others noting her leadership in gospel work and pioneer education. Interment was at Oakwood cemetery amid gatherings from Des Moines Pella San Diego and surrounding areas.
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Féldey
Central College
Pella
J. L. Bey
J. W. Bailey
Deborah
Oakwood Cemetery
Central College Alumni Banquet Marks Sixty Years
The Central College Alumni Association gathered at the Baptist Church parlors on Tuesday evening to honor six decades of graduates with a banquet hosted by the Ladies Aid Society. About seventy five attendees, including alumni with spouses and the class of 1913, enjoyed toasts by six speakers reflecting each decade of the college's history.
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Ladies Aid Society
J. B. Smith
Central
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R.R. Beard
M. W. Haram
Teachers Examinations Set for Knoxville in June
The regular June teachers examination will be held in Knoxville on June 25 26 27 and 28. A supplemental exam may be offered in the High School building at Pella on the same dates if enough teachers request it. Notify Supt F M Frush by June 15 if you wish to take it in Pella. If not, the next opportunity may be July.
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Knoxville
Pella
F. M. Frush
Mae Goldizen Co
Commencement Concert Alters Schedule and Prizes
The annual commencement concert was moved to Monday evening this year and served as a contest for excellence in vocal and instrumental music. A fair audience attended as eleven conservatory pupils performed with uniformly strong numbers. Judges focused on high quality works rather than a larger tally of participants, selecting prize winners announced elsewhere in the paper.
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Conservatory
Marion County Doctors Meet at Pella Hall
The Marion County Medical Society holds its semiannual gathering at K P Hall in Pella with many physicians attending. An excellent program is featured and doctors and their wives will attend a banquet at the American House at 1 30 p m.
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Marion County Medical Society
K. P. Hall
Pella
Keokuk Dam Interest At Local Library Report
May library report shows 229 Holland books circulated and 161 periodicals. New readers registered 21, books repaired 95, fines $8.95 and non resident charges 60 cents, total $9.55. Noting material on the Keokuk dam in the Mississipp i with a Pozine containing articles and illustrations for August celebration. Cornelia De Geus, Librarian.
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Keokuk Dam
Mississippi
Keokuk
Cornelia de Geus
Bargains in farm tools at H. Van Maren sale
Bargains on cultivators shovels tongueless cultivators diamond plows wagons buggy chrafts and various farm materials. All go at bargains. Come and see. 24 25 H. Van Maren.
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H. van Maren
Leighton Social Notes Mix Visits and Illness
Mrs Rene DeReus and two children visit Elkton Minnesota for ten weeks at Wm Tysseling's home. Gerrit Van Ze and daughter Marie at G Van Zse home. Mr and Mrs H Veenstra at Van Pileum home Prairie City. John and Bess Van Pilcum bring them home in new car and attend Christian Endeavor. Mrs L S Walker goes to Chicago to care for granddaughter Erma Harris with diphtheria. Lizzie Kempe seriously ill with typhoid fever nurse Miss Gaass of Pella. L Geandia buys a new Ford touring car.
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Elkton
Minn
Wm. Tysseling
Gerrit van Ze
Marie
G.van Zse
Lizzie Kempe
Miss Gaass
Pella
L. Geandia
Early Pella Resident N C Towne Reflects on 1850s Past
Des Moines resident and early Pella settler N C Towne recalls his family arrival in 1852 and his father’s role as a pioneer minister who helped establish Central University. He studied old Pella Gazette issues from 1856 and noted his current work as land and immigration agent with his son, often seen in the Chronicle.
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N. C. Towne
Des Moines
Towne
Pella
Mr. Towne
Iowa
Ohio
Scholte
Grant
Chronicle
Miss Effin Stubenrauch Heads for Miles City Visit
Miss Effin Stubenrauch departed Tuesday for Sibley Iowa to join friend Mrs J H Garbernon and then proceed to her Miles City Montana home for a visit with the Garbernon party.
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Effin Stubenrauch
Sibley
Iowa
J. H. Garbernon
Miles City
Mont
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