Luther Burbank Library Gift at Central College
Through the efforts of the Ladies Auxiliary and Mr. and Mrs. H Rhynsburger Central College library acquires a twelve volume leather bound edition of Luther Burbank Methods and Discoveries. The limited 600 volume set cost 150 dollars with donors funding most of the price. Mrs Rhynsburger raised part and the auxiliary covered the rest. The books, with hundreds of colored plates, were sold only to the Luther Burbank Association and are now in the college library. Two more sets of textbooks are expected for high school and college classes and will be placed in the library by Mr Rhynsburger.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
H. Rhynsburger
Central College Library
Luther’ Burbank
Burbank
Rhynsburger
City Primaries list March 17 1915 filings and polls
Democratic and Republican committees announce candidates for mayor treasurer assessor and aldermen with polling locations at J D Gaass store and City Clerk office. Primaries run 9 a m to 8 p m on March 17 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Plender
A. J. Kuyper
John VanderPloeg
H. J. Rhynsburger
N. Boland
H. P. van Gorp
John P. Klein K. Verhey
J. 8. Wilson Harry S. Keables
T. Plette Gee
Heeren
W. A. Butt
R. A. Antry
John J. Blommers
H. D. van Zante
M. W. van Doornink
Herman Veenstra
J. D. Gaass
Franklin Street
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Blind Boone Concert Amazes Pella Amid Blizzard
Despite a record blizzard, about five hundred attended the Blind Boone concert at Central College Auditorium in Pella. Boone led the program from the piano with his manager John Lange and two young vocalists, all of mixed race, contributing as soloists and chorus.
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Blind Boone
Central College
Pella
Boone
John Lange
Blind Boone Delivers Simple, Moving Vocal Drama
The piece notes claim to merit as a vocalist and praise his Christening of Eben Jones Baby. The concert is described as entertaining rather than highbrow, with Boone mastering intricate pieces by ear since infancy. Poised to hear music from a man who loves it for its meaning rather than display.
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Eben Jones
Baby
Blind Boone
Boone
Wedding Bells for Lena Tysseling and Cornelius Van Hemert
Miss Lena Tysseling of east of Pella and Cornelius Van Hemert from north of town wed at noon on Thursday March 4 1915. Rev J Wesselink officiated at the Tysseling home. A large reception followed for friends. the couple will reside on a farm near Otley.
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Lena Tysseling
Pella
Cornelius van Hemert
J. Wesselink
Van Houweling and McDonald to wed in Monroe
At eleven this morning on Thursday March 11 M Albert Van Houweling son of A T Van Houweling Otley and Miss Marie McDonald of Monroe will unite in marriage at the brides parents home in Monroe A Reception follows at two o clock at Otley home of Mr and Mrs A T Van Houweling The Chronicle extends congratulations to the couple
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Albert van Houweling
A. T. van Houweling
Otley
Marie McDonald
Monroe
the Chronicle
van Houweling
Church Morning and Evening Services and Junior Classes
Morning worship at 10 45 with sermon This Grace Also and The Ultimate Triumph of King Jesus. Bible school at 9 30, Juniors meet 2 30 with Miss Ketman talking on The Boys of the Bible. Nature Study led by Miss Reynolds with Clarence Van Maren on The Chickadee. Gospel meeting at 7 30 with sermon The Unanswerable Question. Young People meet 6 30. Choir Sunday morning sings Beautiful Saviour with Miss Mincks and Mr Westervelt. Sunday evening anthem Savior When Night Involves the Sky with Mr McIntire. Miss Wanamaker to sing gospel solo.
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Patrick
Convention at Baptist church led by Lapham and Mitchell
A Sunday school and young people's convention will be held at the Baptist church on March 24 and 25. Prof. J A Lapham and Dr G P Mitchell of Des Moines will conduct the program with assistance from Dr W E B Chalmers and Miss Mere Brockway of Philadelphia. Plan to attend. Program next week.
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Christ In Workers’ Convention
The
Baptist Church
J. A. Lapham
G. P. Mitchell
Des Moines
W. EB. Chalmers
Judge Upholds Paper Payment Rule in Local Case
Judge George Thomas in Columbus, C. held that a man who accepts a paper must pay for it. In the Columbus Telegram v. a man for 2.35, the paper was delivered to the home and accepted, but payment refused. The judge instructed the jury to verdict for the Telegram, applying the common law principle that what one receives and uses must be paid for.
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George Thomas
Columbus
Columbus Telegram
Thomas
Fire damages Cotton Hall dormitory at Central College
A fire was discovered on the roof of Cotton Hall, the women’s dormitory at Central College, shortly after nine on Wednesday morning. It appeared to start from a spark though some speculated an exposed electrical wire caused the blaze. The fire department arrived promptly and extinguished the flames with the chemical engine.
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Cotton Hall
Central College
Council debates street repair and water works bonds
City council in regular session reviews street condition on extension between Benton and Broadway and schedules a committee view. They adopt a $10,000 water works extension bond plan and set March 29 election procedures with ward official lists. The body also backs park improvements, hydrant purchases, sidewalk grading, low land drainage, plumbers and drain layers license changes, and notes a Centrifugal pump installation. The Melcher Union reports Pella plans another $10,000 water main bond, while council considers refunds for fire-damaged property and tax refunds refer to county board. lead pipe purchase price increase prompts reorder.
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Plette
Benton Ave
Broadway
P. Kruidemier
K. Verhey
P. A. Vander Sluis
H. Verhey
Wm. DeWit
John J. Blommers
J. S. Wilson
Jacob Plender
D. W. Weyers
A. W. DeBruyn
H. Westerhoff
Third Ward
T. Piette
John Vander Ploeg
Chas. Dennis
H. P. Neyenesch
A. P. van Nimwegen
Fourth Ward
W. A. Butt
J. W. Todd
A. H. Clark
Chas. Porter
A. J. Kuyper
Women’s Federated Club
South Park
Iowa Valve Co
O8kaloosa
Clarence van Vark
Jacob Schakel
George
Clark
Power House
C. Braathart
Melcher Park Club
Pella
Marion County
Melcher Union
Woman’s Club
Word From Belgian Relief Receipts Sent To Dutch Aid
J H Stubenrauch and P G Gaass received thanks from the Netherland committee for Belgian Relief for aid to Belgian refugees in Holland. Total gifts reached 5283.07 with separate receipts to contributor groups. Signatures include Jhr Van Sonsbeeca and a 5c revenue stamp. The letters deserve State Historical collection consideration.
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J. H. Stubenrauch
P. G. Gaass
Netherland Committee For
Pella
Belgium
Holland
Jhr. van Sonsbeeca
Right Kind of a Town Boosts Park Beautification
At Pella, the city council approved a $200 donation to the ladies' park club to help beautify their park, a gesture seen as a significant lift for community improvements.
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Pella
Ladies’ Park Club
Central basketball team falls to Parsons 25 to 11
Central College in Fairfield fell 25 to 11 to Parsons College on Friday. The team has one remaining game against Penn College at Oskaloosa, aiming to even a prior loss when they hosted Penn weeks ago. Eddyville beats Pella 28 to 18 at Central College gym.
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Central
Fairfield
Parsons College
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Penn
Eddyville
Pella
Eddyville H. S
Central College
Tigers Short on Players Lose to Simpson College
The Tigers dropped a 42 to 16 game at Indianola after three players, Sack Brand and Scholte, missed the train due to a miscommunication. With a weakened squad, Osage and Redfield road trips followed, and Simpson expected a tougher challenge.
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Simpson
Tigers
Tiger
Simpson College
Indianola
Des Moines
Sack
Brand
Scholte
Redfield
Osage
Boyd to join Des Moines Western league team
Joe Boyd, a long time local post office worker and short mail weighing jobber on the railroad, signed with a Des Moines Western league team last week and will report for practice later this month. He previously starred for a Pella Indiana semi pro club and was hailed as a top prospect with a .450 batting average last season against Newton and Marshalltown area teams.
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Rattlers
White Sox
Newton
Marshalltown
Fire Department Elects New Officers at Monthly Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Fire Department was held last Thursday evening and included the annual election of officers. Chief T. Smorenburg Ass't Chief B. Andeweg President A. P. Vander Meiden Vice President G. L. Vander Linden Secretary W. C. DeWit Treasurer Jno J. Blommers. Business affairs of the department were reported in good order.
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T. Smorenburg
B. Andeweg
A. P. Vander Meiden
G. L. Vander Linden
W. C. DeWit
Jno
J. Blommers
Rock Island train service advertises cigar sale in Pella
A short notice touts 6¢ cigars with George the Fifth highlighted, claiming no better option in Pella available at cigar cases.
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Rock Island Train Service
Pella
George the Fifth
School election in Pella re-elects DeHaan and Rhynsburger
The Monday after noon school election in Pella drew 554 votes, re-electing DeHaan and Rhynsburger to the school board amid a dispute over plans for a new building. Conservatives feared added costs yet voters showed strong interest, suggesting confidence in the board’s future decisions. The report notes high community engagement and hints at forthcoming campaign activity to shape a high school project meeting local needs.
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DeHaan
Rhynsburger
Simon DeHaan
J. S. Rhynsburger
J. W. Boyd
W. H. Fowler
Pella
Committee Appointed for Intercollege Study
The executive committee of the college met Tuesday evening and named a joint committee with Des Moines College to study common interests. Board members listed include President J. W. Bailey J. H. Johnson Y. T. Van Niewaal H. J. Vanden Berg and Rev. J. B. Smith.
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Des Moines College
J. W. Bailey
J. H. Johnson
Y. T. van Niewaal
H. J. Vanden Berg
J. B. Smith
Iowa editors go to school at Iowa State College
Iowa weekly newspaper men will attend a three day short course at Iowa State College March 18 to 20. The program emphasizes practical study of agriculture content to better serve rural communities and boost local progress and business opportunities.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
College Notes Voice Recital and Socials Highlight Week
The College Notes list performers for a recent recital including Fred Faas sen and Ruth Aschenbrenner among others. Mrs Dodson hosted a Daisy Tea, Methodist Ladies served a supper at Mrs Wormhoudts, and Socials included visits from Mr Will Strickland and dinner guests at Sunnyside. The Conservatory presents Ralph Westervelt in a voice recital Monday night March 16 at eight.
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Sunnyside
Dr. Bailey
Dr. Wood
The
Conservatory of Music
Ralph Westervelt
The Hand of Death Slykoord Dies at 69
Mrs. Cornelius Slykoord died at her North Broadway home at 9 40 p m Thursday March 4 1915 aged 69 years 1 month 20 days Cancer was the cause Funeral services were at the First Reformed church at 1 30 p m Monday March 8 Interment followed at the First Reformed cemetery
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Slykoord
Cornelius Slykoord
North Broadway
First Reformed Church
First Reformed
Miss Rose A. Wilson Dead After Illness Near Los Angeles
Miss Rose A. Wilson, former Central College teacher in Pella, died February 8 in Los Angeles after a fall and winter illness. The YWCA staff there said she grew suddenly worse in January and had time to say goodbye to her sister before death. She helped expand Central College's Department of Expression during four years in Pella, earning respect as a diligent, devoted educator.
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Rose A. Wilson
Central College
Los Angeles
Cal
Pella
Miss Wilson
Bright
Helen Babson
Wilson
Mazon
Illinois
Fatal Runaway Claims Two Siblings of Miss Closz
Miss Mary Closz, a Central College student, learns her brother Vivian and sister Cairo were fatally injured in a runaway near Webster City after attending a silver wedding. Vivian died about 45 minutes later and Cairo survived only two more hours. their skulls were fractured in the crash.
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Mary Closz
Central College
Vivian
Cairo
Closz
Webster City
Pella
Card of Thanks for M rs John Grandia
The Children thank friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during the loss of our mother Mrs John Grandia.
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John Grandia
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College
H. F. Johnson
Udell Hendricks
B. H. Sark
A. N. VanderLinden
Dirk Weyerse Gee, W. Kimmell
M. E. Church
King Jesus
Baptist’ Church
Parsons
Fire Department
Childs
Leonard Allen
Tama
Roy Hillyer
Fred Faassen
Wilma Boland
Isyl Spiker
Gladys Neiswanger
Richard Bailey
Verna Halbert
Ruth Aschenbrenner
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