Central College plans new gymnasium driven by boosters
A stormy Friday dinner in the new Ladies Dormitory gathered 28 business leaders in Pella to back Central College’s gymnasium project. Speakers led by P. H. Kuyper and P. H. Van Gorp spurred pledges totaling 6 025.00, with Van Gorp later increasing to 6 00. The event showcased the New Chamber of Commerce spirit as a united push for progress and community pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Halbert
P. H. Kuyper
Central College
Kuyper
J. H. Cochrane
Cochrane
Pella
Mr. Cochrane
Central
Polla
P. H. van Gorp
Gradie Waechter
Watson Vander Ploeg
van Gorp
Chamber of Commerce
College fund drive moves forward with leaders' appeal
President Hoffman commends J H Cochranes, Kuyper, Waechter Lumber Co., Vander Ploeg, Lankelma, Van Zante and others for cooperation and visible support. The meeting last Friday begins a planned series. Hoffman travels to New York City to address the Ministers' Assembly and seek wealthy backers before more gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cochrane P. Kuyper I Waechter
IA. B. van Houweling
J. C. Lankelma
James Verhey
Fred F. Carpenter
M. Vander Linden
Hoffman
The
Chronicle
New York City
Ministers’ Assembly of
Pella Banks Show Creditable One-Day Strength
Pella banks report a strong showing for March 1 with heavy weekly activity across Resources Bills Rec and Bond Banking House. The combined banks show cash and due from banks at 3 246 903 31, liabilities capital stock and surplus at 242 063 14 75 000 00, reflecting confidence and healthy growth in the town’s financial institutions.
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Pella
Wedding of Elizabeth Reitveld and William Bensink at Pella home
Miss Elizabeth Pearl Reitveld and Mr. William Bensink wed at noon today at the bride’s parents home northwest of Pella. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s march to a pink and white arch with attendants, followed by a reception for about eighty guests and warm wishes from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Pearl Reitveld
William Bensink
J. D. Reitveld
Pella
Mendelssohn
Alma Reltveld
Elizabeth Bensink
Antionette
Gertrude
Henrietta
Gertrude van Houweling
Albert
J. Wesselink
First Reformed Church of
Borgman Tysseling wedding near Pella
The marriage of Misa Nellie Borgman to Herman R. Tysseling occurred at the bride’s mother’s home east of Pella with Rev J Wessel officiating last Thursday. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs Anne Tysseling and will soon move to the Tysseling farm east of town.
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Misa Nellie Borgman
Herman R. Tysseling
EH. Borgman
Pella
J. Wesselink
Anne Tysseling
Tyaseling
New Sharon Church Burned In Suspected Arson Incident
The Dutch Reformed church in New Sharon was destroyed by fire Thursday morning between twelve and one o clock. Firefighters arrived as clues suggested arson after a report by Mr Day who lived nearby. The blaze started in the east end, with precautions and a guard recently in place. The structure was valued around $6,000 with $2,700 insured.
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New Sharon
Welcome Home Telegram From Central College to President Wilson
At a Washington banquet in the ladies dormitory last Friday Central College and Cen tral CollegeFaculty and citizens of Pella sent a telegram to President Wilson greeting him home. The White House replied February 25 1919 thanking Dr Hoffman for the heartening message and expressing appreciation for the words of loyalty and support.
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Washington
Pres. Hoffman
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Washington, D. C
Central College
Pella
M. J. Hoffman
Hoffman
Dr. Hoffman
J. P. Tumulty
Poland China Sow Fetches 4200 At Ames Pure Bred Sale
Miss Lenora 4th, a Poland China brood sow owned by W. T. Barr, sold for 4200 at Ames in a pure bred sale. The sale disposed of 40 head at an average price of 531.87 per head.
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Lenora
Poland
China
Ames
W. T. Barr
Dissolution Notice of Auto Service Company
Public notice that the Auto Service Company formed by D P Van Zante and P M Van Zante dissolved on January 1 1919 The remaining sole management of P M Van Zante will continue garage service The withdrawal triggers urgent settlement of all accounts owed to the firm persons with debts urged to call for payment
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Auto Service Company
D. P. van Zante
P. M. van Zante
Pella School Election Set For March Sixteenth
The Pella school election will be held Monday March 16 at the city office from 1 to 7 PM to fill the vacancy left by Peter Van Sittert whose term expires. Nomination papers for James Verbey have been filed. Van Sittert is a long time director, Verbey a young business minded candidate. A heavy vote is anticipated as the contest between the two men promises to be lively. Citizens are urged to vote and show interest in public schools.
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Pella
Peter van Sittert
van Sittert
James Verbey
Verhey
Rev C De Leuw Leaves Pella for Sioux Center Pastorate
After nine years as pastor at First Christian Reformed Church in Pella Rev C De Leuw and his family depart for Sioux Center where he will serve as pastor. A farewell social with about 150 Young People’s Society members honored him and Mrs De Leuw with gifts. The church has extended a call to Rev E J Tunk of Holland Mich and a decision was expected this week.
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First
Christian Reformed Church
Pella
C. de Leuw
Sioux Center
Young People's Society of the Church
Nick Vander Ploeg
Domine de Leuw
E. J. Tunk
Holland, Mich
A Beautiful Picture From Wagner Store Window
A watercolor Dutch scene in the Wagner clothing store window depicts a home windmill meadow and cows. The work by Mr. Wagner showcases surprising artistic skill and grows more striking on closer study.
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Wagner Clothing
Wagner
Dr Visser Relocates Office Near Chronicle Office
Dr Visser has moved his office to the room once used by Dr Fultz opposite the Chronicle office. He is preparing the space to suit his profession and is ready to see patients at the new location.
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Dr. Visser
Dr. Fultz
Chronicle
Nonpartisan city primary set for March 18 1919
City Central Committees of Democrats and Republicans approve a nonpartisan primary to be held at City Office on Thursday March 18 from 1 to 8 pm. Filing instructions available at City Clerk's office. Nomination petitions due by 6 pm March 8, 1919. B H Sack, chairman.
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B. H. Sack
Special Meeting of Pella Classis Reviews New Sharon Fire
A special meeting of the Reformed Church Classis of Pella at Second Reformed church discussed the New Sharon Reform ed church arson, deemed incendiary, with Rev Huibregtse and Rev Beebe speaking. They noted Hollanders faced hostility over land east of a dead line and urged support for rebuilding and aid to the New Sharon congregation. Gradus Vander Linden was unanimously called to serve Killduff Sully churches, splitting time with a single pastorate.
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Reformed Church
Classis
Pella
Second Reformed Church
New Sharon
Beebe
Presbyterian Church
Commercial Association of
Gracing van der Linden
Killduff
Sully
Gradus Vander Linden
Vander Linden
Theological Seminary
Holland
Michigan
Ossawaarde
Leighton
Grooters
Otley
de Bruin
Bethel
G. Flikkema
Prairie City
B. Flikkema
Oskaloosa
Hulbregtse
Fire at Edmand Home Damages Roof in Chimney Blaze
Last Saturday evening the fire department was called to the roof fire at Mrs. T. J. Edmand’s home. The blaze appeared to start from a defective chimney and burned a hole in the roof but caused little external damage. The chemical department quickly extinguished it and there was no need to use the water system.
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T. J. Edmand
Chemical Department
Central Beats Parsons to Close Season in Home Win
Central defeated Parsons 23 to 17 at home in a fast paced game. Renaud led with three field goals and three free throws while Berkens also had three baskets. Stevers starred for Parsons with five first half goals as Central tightened defense in the second half, holding Parsons scoreless from the field.
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Central
Parsons College
Parsons
Renaud
Berkens
van Rees
Itzen
Wormhoudt
Stevers
Yant
Patrick
Buerkens
Galliger
Caste
Wesleyan Defeats All Stars In Tilt At Home
Wesleyan defeated the All Stars 31 to 26 after leading 17 to 4 at halftime. Rillihan and Brand led scoring for the visitors while Moore Green and Buck starred for Wesleyan. The North Central lineup included Baer Buerkens Rhynsburger and Yokum Daniels Hazeltine with Buck at center.
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Iowa Wesleyan
Pella
Wesleyan
Wesleyans
All-Stars
Rillihan
Brand
Baer
Buerkens
Rhynsburger
Moore
Green
Buck
Hillihan
Yokum Daniels
Hazeltine
Rillihan Q
High School Thims All-Stars Upset Parsons Team
Parsons could not reach Pella on time, so Coach Rhyna burger fielded a local quintet to entertain fans. The fast high school squad dominated after halftime, finishing 85 to 93 in their favor as the All-Stars were outpaced and shown up throughout the second half.
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Parsons
Pella
Rhynaburger
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Borgman-Tysseling
Rev. C. DE Leuw
Edmand
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