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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
7
Nearly 250 members of Pella Baptist church and Sunday school enjoyed a Monday afternoon picnic at the Skunk River in town. They dedicated a riverbank camp, bringing cots tables and an oil stove, with a water pump and kitchen cabinet. The afternoon included a ball game swimming and camp finishing touches, amid safety lines and anticipation of hot months.
The Rialto Theatre under Walter F. Davis presents Way Down East, D W Griffith’s spectacle, starting Sunday June 2 at popular 30c price. The Typhoon air system keeps the auditorium cool and patrons are promised comfort and top entertainment. The producer Risks shows the film in cities with record business and readers are urged to see it early.
William T. Demarest notes Pella as a model city in the southern Iowa region. He praises its friendly, democratic social life centered on Central College, orderly streets, and attractive architecture. The piece highlights civic pride, moral atmosphere, and strong church influence, especially the Hope and Central colleges, with commendations for public schools and community unity.
The Woman s Missionary Society of the Second Reformed church marked its 45th anniversary on Thursday June 22 at the home of Mrs G S Baron with Miss Marie Rhynsburger and Mrs A D Ver Steeg among the hostesses It is noted as the oldest missionary society of the Reformed church in the west Organizers trace its origins to June 1877 with first officers led by Mr H R Schermerhorn Pres and Mrs Ale.
Bright holiday merchandise with real pop and snap offered for genuine celebration purpose at Vander Linden's Bazar. Special pricing highlights patriotic items, decorations, and party supplies for the Independence Day event.
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