Hawaiian Troop Feature 4th of July Plans Speeded Up
The executive celebration committee led by F. R. Gambell accelerates preparations for the July fourth event. A large program includes professional entertainment, a big community dinner for veterans, continuous band music, a Hawaiian orchestra, free coffee, and organized community singing under Prof. G. F. Sadler. Fireworks will cap the day with Frank Stubenrauch as firework chairman and possible operator changes among three contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Gambell
Ladies Federated Club
G. F. Sadler
Hugo Kuyper
Bruins
B Boland
Henrietta Plette
Verna Hendricks
Marie Lautenbach
Johanna van Duren
Frank Warner
Frank Stubenrauch
Harve VanGorp
Ben Kuyk
Pauahi
Floyd R. Gambell
Udell Hendricks
Tttle
Pella Band to Open Season With Saturday Concert
The Pella band prepares for the season opening Saturday evening in the public square. Members’ focused effort and attendance plans aim to draw a large crowd as revived band activity returns. A Chamber of Commerce committee met with the band to discuss plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Joat
Vening
Sioux City hosts Iowa Sunday School Assn gathering
Three day event June 24 25 26 invites Sunday school groups to Sioux City. The city welcomes 1500 delegates, with registration and hospitality on the Harvard plan. Delegates travel from Pella Otley and surrounding areas encouraged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Sunday School Association
Sioux City
Harvard
Pella
Otley
Hobson Speaks Tuesday Evening at Pella Church
Richmond Pearson Hobson, famed for sinking the Merimac at Santiago Harbor, will address First Reformed Church in Pella on Tuesday evening June 24 at 8:00 p.m. His talk titled Democracy Victorious Its Task Supreme supports National World Prohibition and urges support for freedom from alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Santiago Harbor
First Reformed
Pella
America
Sam
Sixty Years of Marriage Celebrated at Pelle
In Pelle on June 14 1859 Garret Klein and Dena Kornigoor were married by Rev H P Scholte. A large family gathering marked their sixtieth anniversary at their home west of town. Aged 82 and 79 they have 11 children 81 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Ten children attended with Mrs Klein’s sister Mrs Wm Burkstra of Cawker City Kans aiding in the celebration. Relatives present included Tennis Klein Mrs H G Van Dene Miss Grace Eddyville Jacob Wouda John Van Ginkle Otley Ed Kornigoor Moberly Arlo Johanna Den Hartog Gerrit and Sarasent VanOene Otley Mrs Blanche Slot John Slot Hattie and Jennie Harmson Arie Klein Tone Klein Richard Klein and William Klein of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelle
Garret Klein
Dena Kornigoor
H. P. Scholte
Klein
Wm. Burkstra
Cawker City
Kans
Tennis Klein
H. G. van Dene
Grace
Eddyville
Jacob Wouda
John van Ginkle
Otley
Ed Kornigoor
Moberly
Arlo
Johanna den Hartog
Gerrit
Sarasent VanOene
Blanche Slot
John Slot
Hattie
Jennie Harmson
Arie Klein
Wite
Tone Klein
Richard Klein
William Klein
Pella
Mr. Klein
Regular examination for teacher certificates set for June 25 26 27
County superintendent Mae Goldison announces the regular examination for teacher certificates will be held in her office on June 25 26 and 27 starting at eight o'clock. Try Chronicle want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Goldison
Pella High School Graduation Honors 22 Seniors
Friday evening marked Pella High School graduation with 22 high school graduates and 28 eighth graders receiving certificates. Speeches featured Professor E. E. Lewis on Abraham Lincoln, letters earned for athletic prowess, and awards including the Iowa Patriotic League medal for best essays and Central College scholarships for top grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
P. van Sittert
E. E. Lewis
State University
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
F. M. Frush
John Rillihan
Walter Butts
J. B. VanHemert
Will DeBruyn
John Gezel
Iowa Patriotic League
Georgia Roorda
Mary Bruins
Lucille Plette
Harriet Frush
Central College
LeRoy Kimmell
Daylight Saving Law Repealed by Congress
The daylight saving law will end after this summer with clocks set back on October 26 to standard 90th meridian time. Both houses concurred in the repeal this week and it awaits President Wilson's signature on his return. Farmers opposed it as hired help worked late due to dew and longer evenings, shortening morning days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houses
Congress
Wilson
America
Help Wanted for Fourth of July Parade Suggestions
Readers are urged to stop grousing and act by offering ideas to improve the July parade. Submit any thoughts on floats or entertainment to Ed VanZante of the committee to help the event be the best possible.
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Ed VanZante
Reservations closed for Lake Geneva Training and Sunday School camps
On June 10 reservations for the International Training School for Sunday School leadership closed with twenty on a waiting list as capacity was reached. Marion county will have at least four attendees this year Miss Nore White Knoxville Cunera Van Emer ick Frances VanderLinden and M VanderLinden Pella Several Pelle residents considered going but doors closed when bookings filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Geneva
International Training School For
Marion County
Nore White
Knoxville
Cunera van Emerick
Frances VanderLinden
M. VanderLinden
Pella
Pelle
The Senior Play Hazel Kirke at Central College
The senior class presented Hazel Kirke to a full house at the high school auditorium Monday evening. Prof. G F Sadler drilled the cast and Johann Schmidt as Pittacus Green stood out for humor, with Clara Waechter Enos Heeren Elizabeth VerHoul Jessie Van Zee Cornelius Lepeltak and Ellert Dirks delivering strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Kirke
Central College
G. F. Sadler
Johann Schmidt
Pittacus Green
Clara Waechter
Enos Heeren
Elizabeth VerHoul
J. H. Kuizenga
Western Theological Seminary
Holland, Mich
Edna Verploeg Byram Estelle E
Kuyper Wilhelmina E
van Nimwegen
Elizabeth H. VerHeul
Jessie M, van Zee Ellert Dirks Enos E. Heeren
Cornelius Lepeltak
Johann Schmidt C
Frances Sheehy
M. Fern Smith
Academy
Henry J. Rozendaal
Sloan Florence Wyli
White Way meeting held in Pella hosts leaders
Members of the Great White Way Association gathered in Pella last Thursday to discuss affairs vital to the group and to the city. Attendees included Richard A. Blake secretary of the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce and originator of the O. S. D. trail, Robert Shanehan secretary of the Oskaloosa Commercial Club, and A. R. Reel noted as the father of Des Moines taxi service. Pella was represented by A. J. Stowe Harve Van Gorp and P. H. Kuyper among others, as the association planned the White Way picnic and highway initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great White Way Association
Pella
White Way
Richard A. Blake
Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce
O. S. D. Trail
Robert Shanehan
Oskaloosa Commercial Club
A. R. Reel
Des Moines
Polk County
Shrine Auto Club
Des Moines Motor Trades Bureau
A. E. Nissen
Iowa City
W. H. Fowler
A. J. Stowe
Chamber of Commerce
Harve van Gorp
Marion County
P. H. Kuyper
Prairie City Wins Game Over Pella Meteors
Prairie City topped the Pella Meteors 4 to 3 in a rain-shifted Thursday game at Pella. VerSteeg pitched four hits allowed while Prairie City benefited from Pella’s excessive fielding errors and a fair crowd watched.
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Prairie City
Pella
All on Account of Polly at Pella High School
A clever graduation class play titled All on Account of Polly was staged by about a dozen Pella high school seniors last Thursday. Miss Glenore Grandman directed the production with Tudor Kempkes leading the school orchestra. The performance drew a large audience and showcased several capable actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Glenore Grandman
Tudor Kempkes
Boys to Y M C A Camp Near Eddyville
Five Pella boys join a nine day Y M C A camp near Eddyville from June 24 to July 3. Frances Dyketra Mana ford Verstoog Logan Hendricks Gerrit Wormhoudt and Rolfas Sack will stay under adult leadership with seven boys per tent. The program serves southeastern Iowa youths and hopes to host 100 plus campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Eddyville
Iowa
Lucky Fellows
Frances Dyketra
Manaford Verstoog
Logan Hendricks
Gerrit Wormhoudt
Slick
Rolfas Sack
Tunis H. Klen
Booster meeting planned for Pella Fair support
A large booster meeting is planned for next Tuesday evening June 24 at the Star Garage to rally support for the Pella District Fair. The event includes a free Bevo feed and smokes as farmers and local business leaders gather to discuss financing and a potential surplus for operating and building expenses. Local stockholders and the Chamber of Commerce urge wide attendance and promise entertainment and a concise business session.
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Pella
Star Garage
Fair
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Important Meet of Commerce Body
The Chamber of Commerce calls a general meeting Friday June 20 at 8 pm with directors gathering at 7 30 for a brief session. Park improvements in Pella and a park commission ordinance are on the agenda along with White Way road welfare, the 4th of July, and the Pella Fair. The secretary stresses the importance of every member’s participation to affirm the group’s objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pella
White Way
A. J. Stowe
Hearts of the World at the Alamo Theatre
The Alamo Theatre screens D. W. Griffiths Hearts of the World this week on Monday and Tuesday. Attendance was fair but the picture pleased audiences amid graduation season. Manager Sigman promises another first class program each evening and notes a big release on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worl
D. W. Griffith
Alamo Theatre
The
Alamo
Sigman
Commencement Exercises at Central College Hear Dr Kuizenga
Dr J H Kuizenga of Western Theological Seminary addressed the 66th Central College commencement on the topic Point of View. Degrees and certificates were awarded across college and academy programs, with honorary degrees granted to Edward D Dimnent and Rev Edward G W Meury. Prizes were awarded for scholarship and sports, and music from conservatory ensembles filled the program. A final note mentions Japan at the peace conference with a sharp quip about France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Hendricks
Fannie
Helen Bloem
Dora Esther Grandia
Elizabeth Ionesh
Edith Florence
Maggie Tuinstra
Bertha Marie Ulrich
Anna Marie TerLouw
Lelia Vanderlinden
Edward D. Dimnent
Holland
Mich
Hope College
Edward G. W. Meury
New York City
Albert von Schiloder
Hackensack
N.J
Keables
Dora Eringa
van Houweling
Henry Fikse
Cornelia Duiker
Lewis
Calvin Bosch
Brownell
Fern Smith
Brinkman
Elizabeth Ver Heul
Dave Bogaard
Hattie Gozel
J. Ackerman Cole
Wilhelmina van Nimwegen
John Visser
T. B. Watson
Dena van der Zanten
Rather Ossewaarde
Corenellus DeBruyn
Marion Wormhoudt
Arthur Renaud
Clarence Buerkens
Philomathian Cup
Clarence Buereena
David van Rees
Folkert Itzen
Mark Rillihan
Conservatory
Japan
France
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Hobson
Addres
Chronicle
Ada
Y. M. C. A. Camp
BEVO
Pella Fair Boosters
Kuizenga
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