Pella High School Holds 33 Graduates In Rainy Ceremony
The Adel minister Rev. C N Biglow spoke on Life's Goal as Pella High School awarded diplomas to 33 graduates in caps and gowns amid rain. The class included 49 members with names listed. Elta Van Buren and Lois Grandia sang a duet. several received diplomas from the high school and normal training department amid the fiftieth commencement observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Bernie Mulder
C. N. Biglow
Adel
Chamber of Commerce
Elta van Buren
Lois Grandia
C. H. Wormhoudt
Board of Education
Gerald van Arkel
Hector Bevans
Raymond van Brogen
Louis Bosveld
Kenneth Cr
Viola de Winter
Viretta van Zanteer
Wormhoudt
Gradual
Another College for Reformed Church
The general synod of the Reformed Church in New York votes to establish a junior college at Orange City Iowa. An existing academy in Orange City has languished due to free high school competition. The new college will compete with Central College, drawing many students from northwest Iowa.
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General Synod of the Reformed Church
New York City
Orange City
Towa
Central College
Iowa
Church Services and Ministers Announced in Local Notes
Pella Baptist Church lists Bible school at 9:30 a m and services at 6:30 p m led by Prof F Bosch with no evening service. Second Reformed broadcasts morning worship at 9:30 a m with sermons at 7:80 p m and titles The Greatest Work in the World and Thine The Glory. Third Reformed schedules 10:45 a m Acquaintance With God and Peace Through It plus 2:00 p m Impressions and Forgiveness. Richard De Jong, pastor, expects to be home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
F. Bosch
Second Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Holland
Richard de Jong
McAdoo Reunions At W H Clark Home
The McAdoo family held its annual reunion the second Sunday in June at the W. H. Clark home east of Pella. Nine seven members and visitors attended a noon picnic. Guests came from Oklahoma Peoria Illinois Runnells Des Moines Knoxville and Tracy will host the 1929 meeting at Sam Phillips home in Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
W. H. Clark
Pella
W. C. McAdoo
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Rose Taylor
Peoria
Ill
Runnells
Anna Louis
Des Moines
T. J. Clark
Knoxville
Sam Phillips
Tracy
Pella Christian School Holds 1928 Graduation
The Pella Christian School held its graduating exercises on Friday evening, June 8, at Second Christian Reformed Church. Principal addressed graduates as diplomas and Bibles were awarded, with four of eight already passing February county exams. Class includes Paul Bandstra Janet De Kock John Hollebeek Henry Van Den Heuvel Cornelia Violet Jonker Irene Roose Ben Stouwie Dick Ver Meer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Christian School
Second
Christian Reformed Church
J. Pethoven
The
Christian School
Jesus
D. Hollebeek
Paul Bandstra
Janet de Kock
John Hollebeek
Henry van den Heuvel
Cornelia Violet Jonker
Irene Roose
Ben Stouwie
Dick Ver Meer
First Reformed Church Vacation Bible School Sets Attendance
The First Reformed Church Vacation Bible School opened Monday with 103 pupils enrolled under Principal Rev. Bernie Mulder and a ten teacher staff. The program includes worship, Bible courses, music with hymnology, Scripture work memorizing books of the Bible, expression through art and drama, plus group performances tonight featuring The Prodigal Son in pantomime and The Pella scene from the Tercentenary Pageant. Each pupil receives a Vacation School Button and may earn a certificate for near perfect attendance and good work at close. Teaching staff includes Miss Mae Plette, Miss Kathryn De Koning, Miss Avis Van Houweling, Miss Janet Bosvelt, Miss Helen Boot, Miss Cornelia De Cook, Miss Gladys Fennema, Miss Lois Grandia, Miss Ann Verhey, and Miss Frances Douwstra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Prodigal Son
Bernie Mulder
Mae Plette
Kathryn de Koning
Avis van Houweling
Janet Bosvelt
Helen Boot
Cornelia de Cook
Gladys Fennema
Lois Grandia
Ann Verhey
Frances Douwstra
Big Cash Prizes For Boys And Girls At Iowa 4 H Congress
A statewide 4 H Club Congress will attract more than 1,500 champion farm youths from all counties to the 1928 Iowa State Fair and Exposition. Cash totals exceed 13 837 with exhibits in baby beef dairy calf pig lamb and wool poultry crops and records and health scoring events. Winners go to the National Club Contest in Chicago this November. detailed premiums available from Secretary A R Corey Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Poultry Club
Hones
Chicago
A. R. Corey
Des Moines
Delinquencies Cost Car Owners In Pella
In a rare justice court day, 30 drivers paid $5 fines for violations of the state auto law. Many were warned for missing license ID cards, headlight deficiencies, or improper lamp alignment as inspectors planned to check local cars within weeks. The piece frames the issue as a moral duty to safer driving and notes free light and brake tests offered by Pella garages before June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Bar of Justice
G. van Viet
State Motor Vehicle Department
the Chronicle
Just Once In 300 Years Tercentenary Pageant Planned
Just Once in 300 Years pamphlet announces a tercentenary pageant at Central College athletic field on June 28. Participants rehearsals and a large chorus under Tudor Kempkes are in progress with Otley Leighton producing episodes under local leaders under Mins Batley. George Ramsey to secure the Pella Band for patriotic and sacred selections as a prelude to the pageant. General interest grows. indications point to a successful climax in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Central College
Tudor Kempkes
Otley
Leighton
Mins Batley
George Ramsey
Hotel Pella Electric Iron Fire
An electric iron left on in a Hotel Pella room started a brisk blaze Monday evening. The ironing board and chair leg burned, floor scorched, and wall paper blackened. Total damage estimated at 50 to 100 dollars, with insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Second Reformed Church Vacation Bible School Opens
The Second Reformed church opened its Vacation Bible School Monday morning with an enrollment. Miss Wilma Van Gorp serves as principal with Lilian Payne directing the Kindergarten. Teachers and assistants lead Bible stories memory work songs and supervised play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Wilma van Gorp
Jeannette Rowenhorst
Myrtle de Haas
Leland Croll
Robert Baron
Mortuary Notices for Van Rees and Vander Hart Families
Mrs Henry B Van Rees died at Iowa Methodist hospital Des Moines aged 36 years 5 months 18 days from boure and heart trouble Funeral services at her father John Kleins home 1108 Columbus Street at 1 00 pm and at Third Reformed church at 1 30 Interment Oakwood Cemetery Also Mrs John S Thome died in Waupun Wisconsin aged 40 years 5 months 5 days after months of illness Funeral service held at her church then body moved to Pella Services Friday June 15 at the home of her parents Walter Vander Hart 314 Fast First Street at 1 30 pm and at First Reformed church at two o clock She is survived by her husband four children and her siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Rei
Henry B. van Rees
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Boure
John Klein
Columbus Street
Third Reformed Church
Frelock
Oakwood Cemetery
John S. Thome
Waupun
Wisconsin
the Astor
Pella
Walter Vander Hart
Fast First Street
Pella Physicians Introduce Half Day Schedule Beginning May One
Beginning May one physicians in Pella will adopt a half day from their offices starting on the first Wednesday each week. A rotating on duty system will ensure emergency care always available. The schedule notes doctors not on duty on Wednesday afternoons and Sunday mornings, including F Carpenter and M D.
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Pella
1927 County Auditor Report Highlights Pella Wealth Share
Marion County Auditor Fred C. Hall reports 1927 money and credits show Pella contributing about 42 percent of county wealth, with Knoxville and others sharing property taxes and population. The piece discusses tax fairness, economic rent of land, and single tax ideas, urging careful, honest reporting and consideration of wealth sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Fred C. Hall
Pella
Chronicle
Knoxville
Plender
June Boosts in Marriage Licenses List Names
June grants more marriage licenses with entries including Harold H Klein and Henrietta Marie Plette, P. H. De Bont, Mabel Powers, Gomer Nichols, Lucille Thomas, Burdette Jones, Pershing Blanch Van Patten of Keokuk, Ralph Hart and Lucille Stoak. The readable portion lists multiple couples and associated surnames.
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Harold H. Klein
Henrietta Marie Plette
P. H. de Bont
Mabel Powers
Gomer Nichols
Lucille Thomas
Burdette Jones
Pershing Blanch van Patten
Keokuk
Ralph Hart
Lucille Stoak
J W Van Klootwyk Buried Tuesday
John W. Van Klootwyk former Pella resident died at his daughter’s Des Moines home June 8 1928 aged 60 years 7 months 24 days from heart leakage Survived by one son in Texas four daughters and four brothers and four sisters Burial at Graceland Cemetery Pella with services at First Reformed Church Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. van Klootwyk
Pella
W. R. Eggleston
Des Moines
van Klootwyk
John A
Texas
W. C. Collins
T. C. LeCocq
Zena Meassemaker
Des Moin
Graceland Cemetery
First Reformed Church
Montgomery Ward opens in Oskaloosa Iowa store location
The Chicago mail order firm Montgomery Ward & Co has leased the old W. A. Seevers building in Oskaloosa at the corner of First Avenue and South Market Street. The 60 by 100 foot structure will be remodeled for retail use on all floors. The move signals Ward’s expansion into Iowa trade centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Herald
Montgomery Ward & Co
Iowa
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Keokuk
Montgomery Ward
West
Michigan Avenue
Kansas City
Former Pella Pastor Married In Chicago
Rev A Le Grand longtime Pella Baptist pastor wed Miss Mabelle Rae McVeigh in Stevens Hotel Chicago at noon on Saturday June 2. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Bruce Kinney, who oversees Indian mission work in Alaska. Le Grand now serves as secretary of the Wisconsin Baptist convention in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. le Grand
Pella
Mabelle Rae McVeigh
Women’s Baptist Mission Society
Stevens Hotel
Chicago
Bruce Kinney
Alaska
Mr. LeGrand
Wisconsin Baptist Convention
Milwaukee
Hook And Ladder No 9 At Strand Theatre
The Pella fire department in cooperation with Strand Theatre management presented Hook and Ladder No 9 to educate the public on fire prevention. The film featured a thrilling rescue scene and a melodramatic story, praised as worthwhile from both viewpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Strand Theatre
Gas Franchise for Pella Voted July 10
The Chronicle urges voters to approve the Central States Electric gas franchise for Pella. It argues the plan imposes no public expense, pipes can be laid with minimal disruption, and gas will heat homes and support industry without conflicting with the municipal light plant. Residents are advised to study the ordinance and vote intelligently on July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chronicle
Central States Electric Company
Central States Electric Co
Des Moines Electric Company
Oskaloosa
Des Moines Company
the Chronicle
SAVE A LIFE PERIOD PROCLAIMED IN PELLA IOWA
The Governor proclaims June 1 to June 23 1928 as a Save a Life period urging all motor vehicle owners in Pella to use free inspections of brakes lights horn steering and mirrors. Mayor Simon De Haan urges compliance with the proclamation and asks drivers to observe traffic rules and drive safely.
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Iowa
Towa
Simon de Hunan
Pella
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College Preparatory
Marjorie Baron Gertrude Bensink
Reformed Church
Kingdom
Harold Klein
the Christian School Closing
Second Christian Reformed Church
First Reformed Church Vacation Bible School
Checker
State Motor Vehicle Dept
F. Carpenter
An Gubrennsr
D. On
Imandey Atinteooe
M. Id Sytner
J. W. van Klootwyk
Chicago Mail Order House
Merit Merchants
Save
Simon DE Haan
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