Central Des Moines Goodfellow ship on education ties
A Des Moines College board meets with Central College trustees at a banquet led by President J A Bailey to discuss common interests and future cooperation. Speakers outline shared constituencies and tasks for smaller denominational schools, with a plan to appoint a five member joint committee. The event highlights potential harmony over rivalry between the two colleges and notes the Central Glee Club performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines College
Central College Board
J. W. Bailey
Central College
Des Moines Goodfellowship-ooner
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Bailey
B. F. Patt
Ottumwa
Iowa
J. S. Tuthill
Waterloo
Tuthill
F. M. Frush
John A. Earl
Central Glee Club
Pella
Iowa Baptist Convention
Interracial Marriage Debate Commented In Chronicle Note
The Oskaloosa Globe responds to the Montaville Flowers lecture remark on interracial marriages, noting the Chronicle's reference and the subsequent discussion. The piece underscores ongoing debate and public sentiment regarding interracial union.
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Oskaloosa Globe
Chronicle
Montaville Flowers
Sullivan VanRees wedding joins Reasnor and Newton pair
Sullivan a prosperous Reasnor farmer wed Marie VanRees of this city in Newton at Squire Morrison office Monday at 2 PM. The couple, well known in southeastern Jasper county, received祝祝 wide wishes for long happiness from many friends.
Vande Geest and Vande Beek wed at DeLeeuw home
At eleven o'clock Wednesday forenoon March 3 Mr Johannes P. Vande Geest and Miss Elizabeth VandeBeek were united in marriage at Rev C DeLeeuw's home. He is a well known young barber and she a popular young lady. After a short wedding trip they will reside on Washington street. The Chronicle extends congratulations.
Morning and Evening Worship at M. E. Cedared Church
Morning theme The Test of Discipleship and evening question Is Life Worth Living. Bible school at 9:30 with a 10:46 sermon Refreshing Labor. Lord's Supper at service close. Juniors 2:30. B Y P U 6:30 Gospel service 7:30. Miss Minck Miss Thomas duet Angel Voices. Choir at 7:30 with Sanctus and duets by Miss Jones and Mr Westervelt.
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M. E. Cedared
Baptist
Jesus
Minck
Miss Thomas
Angel
Miss Hussey
Miss Ketman
Piccolomini
Gounod
Miss Jones
Mr. Westervelt
Zudora Delayed In Chronicle Installment
The regular Zudora installment is not printed this week due to film delivery issues from the Electric Palace. First Zudora pictures will be shown Friday, with the third installment expected next week. limited back copies of the start are available to new subscribers.
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Zudora
Electric Palace
Chronicle
Pella school election ponders modern expansion and new leadership
The annual school election, next Monday afternoon, features incumbents DeHaan and Rhynsburger seeking re election against Fowler and Boyd. Voters debate board dominance and the need for greater school plant use and community engagement, supporting expansion and modernity for Pella schools.
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Messrs. DeHaan
Rhynsburger
Messrs
W. H. Fowler
J. W. Boyd
Pella
A Successful Daisy Tea at Edmonds Residence
Dr and Mrs P A Edmond hosted a Daisy Tea for about thirty five friends to celebrate Washingtons birthday. The red white and blue decor American flags jack o lanterns and candles created a colonial theme while guests enjoyed lively games and entertainment by the hosts.
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P. A. Edmond
Washington
Host and hostess praised as capital entertainers
Mrs. F. D. Stubenrauch impressed with original president names and a color scheme that extended into the refreshments. Music from the Victrola accompanied a lively gathering that departed at a late hour, with guests praising the host and hostess and noting a neat sum raised for the Daisy Tea Fund.
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F. D. Stubenrauch
Pella School Board push for needed gym and bond
In a reflective account the author questions mis information about the school board. The board backed a high ceiling and future needs, arguing for a full bond to properly build and equip the gym and other facilities. They compare to city projects and emphasize public support for strong construction. The section also notes a Women's Federated Club meeting at K P hall with Prof Elizabeth Graham discussing sex hygiene in schools and a March 16 social date.
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Pella
Woman's Club
Woman's Federated Club
K. P. Hall
Elizabeth Graham
Central College
Miss Hussey
German Opera Der Freischutz Presented In City
Prof Geo Francis Sadler and Miss Frances Sheehy gave a pleasing recital at the Baptist church presenting Der Freischutz the first real German opera. The performance portrayed clear mental images for listeners as if the Royal Opera House Berlin stage acted before them. The theme pleased and Sheehy’s music snippets added delicate artistic touch. Sadler is praised for arranging and presenting a comprehensive view of the masterpiece.
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Geo. Francis Sadler
Frances Sheehy
Baptist Church
der Freischutz
Profesor Sadler
Royal Opera House
Berlin
Candidates for School Directors Invitees
J W Boyd Simon DeHaan W H Fowler J B Rhynsburger run for school directors in an election at City Hall on Monday March 8 from 1 00 to 6 00 p m. Voters are urged to cast ballots.
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J. W. Boyd
Simon DeHaan
W. H. Fowler
Otley Woman Visits Pella Relatives. Newton Woman Dies
Mrs. Wm. Ver Dught of Otley visited Pella relatives early this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Sipe were called to Newton on Monday by the death of his mother Mrs. J. B. Wheeler, who died Sunday morning at six o'clock.
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Wm. Ver Dught
Otley
Pella
C. W. Sipe
Newton
J. B. Wheeler
Pella Girls Defeated by Eddyville in Friday Contest
In a Central College gym match, Eddyville girls topped Pella High 23 to 19, marking a step toward form after tough season losses. Earlier, Eldon defeated Pella 44 to 19 as the Pella boys struggled in a rough, crowded gym where spectators overstepped bounds, leaving the team bruised but intact.
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Pella
Eldon
Hidon
Refund Granted After Pharmacy Board Action
On instruction of Geo. D. Newcomb the State Pharmacy Board ordered a full refund of 26.00 paid by M. Vander Linden under protest last December. The county treasurer has returned 25.00 to him, the total amount previously paid.
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M. Vander Linden
Geo. D. Newcomb
State Pharmacy Board
Iowan Picnic in Los Angeles Draws Hundreds of Former Iowans
Mr G A Vander Meulen reports the annual Iowan picnic at Eastlake Park Los Angeles held Saturday February 27. Thousands of Iowans and visiting tourists filled the park with a long noon line stretching over a mile and a half and extra crowds for the Expositions. Several old friends from Pella and nearby areas attended including Mr and Mrs J J Van Wyk and many others named Mrs Nichol son and son Mrs H A Overton and more from Sioux and Knoxville areas.
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G. A. Vander Meulen
Los Angeles
Eastlake Park
California
Mr. van der Meulen
Pella
J. J. van Wyk
Chas. M. Andrews
Asa Vander- Mast
A. V. Hay
W. C. Love
Prentice
Plympton
Dufar
T. M. Loynachon
H. G. Chrisman
H. T. Chrisman
The Hand of Death Carr Thomas Carr Dies in Otley
Carr Thomas Carr aged 63 died suddenly at home in Otley Friday Feb 26 1915 after returning from a public sale and planning to move to Eddyville. Funeral Sunday in Otley with interment at Eddyville. VanderPol Mrs A VanderPol dies at daughter's home Franklin street Feb 27 1915 aged 93 after a cold affected lungs leaving a daughter a son and three daughters.
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Carr Thomas Carr
Otley
Carr
Eddyville
VanderPol
A. VanderPol
Dena VanderPol
Franklin Street
Anne VanderPol
Oskaloosa
T. Kemp
Pella Obituaries Show Local Residents' Rounds of Losses
Extracted notes record multiple Pella area deaths in early March 1915. Cornelius Heimstra of W First Street died aged 74. J Grandia of East Third Street died aged 68 after stomach cancer with funeral plans unsettled. Clara N Wheeler of Newton News era, mother of C W Sipe, died aged 69 after urinic poisoning, with family ties to Nell Bond and Charles Sipe. Interments at Oakwood and Price cemeteries noted.
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Heimstra
Cornelius Heimstra
W. First Street
Price
Grandia
Helen
Wheeler
Lovely Day for a War Day In Aunt Mary Tale
A humorous vignette features Aunt Mary, a calm old soul who avoids gossip and papers. While shopping, groceryman Wilbur Jones jokes about the war, comparing it to the Civil War. Aunt Mary replies with a practical shrug, noting the weather is lovely and continuing on.
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Aunt Mary
Wilbur Jones
Jones
Old
England
France
Russia
Ed McIntyre
Californian Fast Train to Link Chicago and Los Angeles
Rock Island Lines announce a new all steel fast train named the Californian to run through Chicago to Los Angeles via the Golden State Route. It departs Chicago at 9 00 am March 1 and arrives in Los Angeles at 7 15 am the third day, with through service in both directions and a full complement of Pullman cars coaches and dining car. Passenger Traffic Manager L M Allen notes the Golden State Limited popularity will aid the new service.
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California
San Francisco
San Diego
Golden State Limited
Rock Island Lines
Golden State
Kansas City
el Paso
Chicago
Ally
Los Angeles
Golfen State Limited
L. M. Allen
Den Hartog Cousins Attend Den Hartog Hoksbergen Wedding
Gerrit Den Hartog and his sisters Misees Jennie and Minnie of Monroe attended the wedding of their cousin Gertrude Den Hartog and Gerrit Hoksbergen on Thursday of last week. F R Gambell was a business visitor at Hedrick the first of this week. Damp Wormhoudt of Newton visited relatives in Pella Monday and Tuesday.
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Gerrit den Hartog
Misees
Jennie
Minnie
Monroe
Gertrude den Hartog
Gerrit Hoksbergen
F. R. Gambell
Hedrick
Damp Wormhoudt
Newton
Pella
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