Central Wins The Pennant In Hawkeye Conference Triumph
Central College clinches the Hawkeye Conference title by defeating Dubuque College 43 to 24 before a large crowd. Van der Linden, Boyd, and Muirhead starred for Central as they outpaced Dubuque with strong teamwork.
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Central College
Hawkeye
Dubuque College
Dubuque
van der Linden
Central
Martin
den Adel
Penn
Boyd
Muirhead
Ryan
Rhynsburger
R.F. Martin
Boyd LF
Murphy VanderLinden
C. McCaffey
R.G. Ryan
College Notes Recitals Guests and Movements at Cot ton Hall
Prof Phillips moves into Cotton Hall and new roomers Thompson and Bickner arrive. Miss Glantz and Miss Hussey plan a March 9 recital. Dr and Mrs Childs hosted at Dunn Cottage. Sky Miller visits Hunt Apartments. W Van Spanckeren from Drake Law attended the Washington Banquet. Jessie Dunn and Loyde Hillyer visited Oskaloosa. Sylvia Noffsinger taught at Ainsworth and attended the banquet. McWilliams spoke at a banquet. Wanamaker and Hillyer heard in Moszkowski Spanish Dance at chapel. Frances Sheehy to give a piano recital March 2 at the auditorium. Prof and Mrs Sadier dined at Halbert in a birthday for Mabel Jones and Loyde Hillyer. Jones carved a large cake with 18 candies.
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Glantz
Miss Hussey
Mrs. Childs
Jessie Dunn
Loyde Hillyer
Oskaloosa
Borum
Slyvia Noffsinger
Washington
Ainsworth
Coach McWilliams
Miss Wanamaker
Mosykowski
Chapel
Frances Sheehy
Sadier
Halbert
Mabel Iowa Jones
William Loyde Hillyer
Miss Jones
Deaths and funeral notices for 1916 figures in Pella area
Mrs John DeValder former Pella resident sister of Mrs G B DeBruyn died February 26 1916 at Harrison Iowa aged her daughter Myrtle left Sunday for funeral. Prof Bert W Clayton moved from Pella to San Marcos Texas died February 22 while en route home from San Marcos Baptist Academy. He was partly paralyzed and died of heart trouble. Survived by wife two daughters three sons. one son in Lynville Iowa. Clayton buried in Bowling Green Ohio. many friends in Pella console family.
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John DeValder
Pella
G. B. DeBruyn
Harrison
DeBruyn
Myrtle
Bert W. Clayton
San Marcos
Texas
Central College
Lynville
Iowa
Clayton
Bowling Green
Ohio
Obituary of P. Splint and Family Gratitude
On February 17 1916 at Sand Ridge P Splint aged 41 died after a lingering illness of several months. He was born August 17 1874 in Nukerk Netherlands. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs P Splint six sisters and one brother. Funeral held February 19 at Sand Ridge schoolhouse led by Rev J VanderHeide. Family expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for support during illness and burial.
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Sand Ridge
Nukerk
Netherlands
P. Splint
J. VanderHeide
Better Babies Week at Hand in City Chronicle
Community drives for national Better Babies week March 4 to 11 with flags in homes, a free lecture by Dr. Scott at the Federated Club Rooms, and Baby Sunday March 5. Ministers will discuss Better Babies from pulpits, birth registration articles, and mother focused features planned for next week’s Chronicle.
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Womens Federated Club Rooms
Scott
Des Moines
Federated Club
the Chronicle
County Engineer Drowns in River Gorge Rescue
Mahaska County engineer E A Rommel died Saturday afternoon when a boat overturned while dislodging an ice gorge on the Des Moines River near Givin. Companion Chas Thomas was rescued after hours clinging to a tree. Rommel reached the tree but could not hold on until help arrived.
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E. A. Rommel
Mahaska County
Des Moines
Givin
Chas. Thomas
Mr. Rommel
Miss Jennie Rouw and William Van Amerongen wed at home
Tuesday afternoon February 29 at two o'clock at the bride's mother's home on East First Street Miss Jennie Rouw and Mr William Van Amerongen united in marriage by Rev B F Brinkman A quiet home ceremony attended by a few relatives and friends They will reside on the S M VanHemert farm north of town The Chronicle wishes them many happy returns of the date.
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East First Street
Jennie Rouw
William van Amerongen
Marring
B. F. Brinkman
S. M. VanHemert
P. E. O. Chapter B A elects officers at meeting
P. E. O. Activities Chapter B A of P E O met on March 1 at Mrs H D Wormhoudts home to elect officers and share a social hour Elizabeth Wormhoudt was named President Emma Hamilton Vice President Jessie Sadler Recording Secretary Kathrine Rhynsburger Corresponding Secretary Frush Chaplin and Jennie Cook Guard. Reports highlighted education work with letters from young women in colleges and talks on Iowa Laws for Women and Needed Legislation.
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B. A
H.d.wormhoudt
Elizabeth Wormhoudt
Emma Hamilton
Jessie Sadler
Kathrine Rhynsburger
Frush
United States
Richardson
Iowa
Henrietta Cook
Rest Room of Pella Receives Wide Praise
The Rest Room of Pella reports encouraging use since opening with 800 visitors. Mrs J C Robinson compiled the progress including care for the sick and directed travel for girls. The Commercial Club funded running costs and installed a fountain, gas heater, vacuum and other conveniences. The Federated Club thanks business leaders and G A R ladies and invites inspection.
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moreFree
Commercial Club
Pella
Washington Banquet at Baptist Church Dinner
The Washington Banquet gathered Friday evening at the Baptist church with a reception at seven and banquet at 7 30. In the receiving line were Dr and Mrs Bailey Professor Sorenson and Miss Ruth Aschenbrenner. The College orchestra provided music and decorations featured red white and blue. The program included piano solos vocal solos an overture and a talk by President Bailey on Why Celebrate Washington's Birthday. About 110 attendees voted the affair one of the best yet.
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Washington
Baptist Church
Bailey
Professor Sorenson
Ruth Aschenbrenner
Overture College Orchestra
Miss Hussey
Glover
Miss White
Beyers
President Bailey
Parcel Post Party for Baby Week Campaign
In the Ladies Rest Room the Fed rated Club will host a parcel post party on March 4. Attendees bring a ten cent article to trade for another ten cent item, proceeds aiding Baby Week Campaign expenses. If weather changes, bring more items. a home cooked exchange will accompany the event.
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Fedrated Club
Women’s Club Meeting A Red Letter February 29 1946
The Womens Federated Club met on February 29 1946 in a lively program led by Miss Thompson with a piano duet by Mrs G G Gaass and Mrs Frank Stubenrauch. Miss Griener performed Elf King in German and piano solo by Miss Granta, drawing praise from Mrs Henry Rhynsburger.
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Womens’ Federated Club
Thompson
G. G. Gaass
Frank Stubenrauch
Miss Griener
Oliver Twist
Granta
Henry Rhynsburger
Will Move to Pella as Vanderlingen Leaves Richman Township
Bert VanDerlingen held a closing out sale Thursday and will move to Pella in March. He rented his 289 acre farm to his half brother John Van Helton of Pella. The Vanderlingens have lived in Richman township four years and plan to resume business in Humeston.
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Bert VanDerlingen
Pella
John van Helton
Vanderlingen
Richman Township
Humeston
Wage scale for 1916 carpenters and foremen set
Notice sets the 1916 wage scale from 25 to 40 cents per hour for carpenters and foremen. Auto transport costs outside city limits 7 cents per mile. Payroll based insurance at prevailing rate. Names listed include Y VanGorp, Roose, VerHey, Veenstra, Croll, Lautenbach, Chas Lautenbach, Huip Breuklander, H Viersen. Viersen, injured in a ice fall two weeks ago, improving but bedridden.
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Y VanGorp & Roose
James VerHey
Veenstra & Croll
R. R. Lautenbach
Lautenbach
Huip Breuklander
H. Viersen
Liquor shipments in Pella curb effort and school rule debate
Mayor Johnson presses private rail agents to stop liquor consignments to Pella for illegal use. City an effort to enforce attendance laws for children under sixteen, with school weeks set and plans for further discussion. Cultural notes include Neotrothian Society events and high school chorus contest results under Miss Jones.
Wireless Morse Stations and Local Examinations At Pella High
The article notes wireless Morse communication between Mr. Clarke in the High School and other stations in College and at Elmore Houck’s South Pella home, with limited message speed. It also covers County Highth Grade examinations held in the Lincoln Building, attendance of 53 pupils, concerns over exam difficulty, and cautions on measles transmission and truancy enforcement by teachers and the truant officer.
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Central College
Dubuque College
Central
Central Boys
Hawkeye Conference
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Boys
Hawkeye
Dubuque
Drake
Penn
Oskaloosa
Clarke
Elmoré Houck
South Pella
Elmore
Springfield
Ill
Lincoln
Christian Reformed School
Pella
Abundant Life and Testimony at Pella Church
The First Sunday in every month is proclaimed precious by Baptists in Pella. The morning sermon centers on the Abundant Life through Jesus, while the evening sermon asks how a Politician became a Christian titled From Publican to Preacher. Bible school starts, and a Brotherhood meeting is scheduled.
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Pella
Jesus
College Tea at Mrs Mitten’s Royal Entertainers
Mrs Dr Mitten hosted a Thursday evening College Tea featuring a musical program directed by Prof. Geo Sadler. Performers included Miss Mabel Jones Miss Frances Sheehy Miss Mario Lautenbauch Miss Esther Glantz Mr Ralph McIntire Mr Leonard Allen a quartet and a sextet. About forty guests attended as ladies pledged teas and Mrs J G Vander Pol gave a brief speech before Dr Mitten.
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J. G. Vander Pol
Dr. Mitten
Mittens
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Mayor Johnson
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Wilson
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Elmore’ Houck
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Grace Lisk
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