Pella Men Among Leaders in Minor College Basketball
Pella teams shine in H P Lowell’s review of the season with Central leading minor colleges and Penn Des Moines Parsons multiple stars, notably Closz Verink Cocking Hilleary and Rempe. Des Moines Y and Oskaloosa Y squads also praised. Lowell’s picks include first and second teams and an AAU lineup, with Rempe lauded as a standout guard despite being left out of honorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Lowell
Central
Penn
Des Moines
Parsons
Closz
Verink
Coe
Captain Cocking
Des Moines College
Dick Rempe
Mr. Cocking
Lowell
P.hinkhouse
Hilleary
Millard
Penn Alao
Boyd
Athletic Association
Ottumwa Y. M. C. A
Pella Tigers
Ottumwa “Y
Slutz
M. Mier
Jan Spanckeren
Paris
Oskaloosa
John Hyland
Des Moines “Y" Five
J. Mier
Ottumwa
Swisher
Lowell Offera
van Spanckeren
Pella
Tigers
Ottumwa Sy
J. Hyland
Dee Moines
Rempe
Eye Ball Removed After Eye Injury
Henry De Vries travelled to Des Moines Wednesday for the removal of his damaged eye by Dr. Pearson. The operation aimed to prevent inflammation from threatening the remaining eye, a difficult but deemed safer outcome than risking both eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry de Vries
Des Moines
Pearson
Henry
Farm Electrification Demonstration Saturday for Farmers
Farmers are invited to see a simple efficient electric light plant for farm use. It will illuminate the house barn sheds and run washing grinding and churning. Demonstration all day Saturday with evening showing on Saturday in March, at the farm premises.
Hand of Death Leaves Hendrika Koopman in Pella
Hendrika Ruine Koeman daughter of Rev H R Koopman and Dirkje Koopman was born in Noordeloos, Holland, March 31, 1851 and died in Pella, March 7, 1913. On May 16, 1870 she married Henry’s lot and they had nine children, three died in infancy. Survived by husband, nine children, four grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Monday March 11 at 2:00 pm at home, conducted by Rev Brinkman and Rev De Leeuw. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stat Hendrika Ruine-Koopman
H.R. Koopman
Dirkje Koopman
Noordeloos
Holland
Pella
Hendricka
Henry
Jacob
Dora
F. J. Kester
Maggie
J.m A. Buerkens
Ida
Bessie
Ters
Peter Koopman
Omaha
Geurt Thomassen
Tulp
Los Angeles
Cal
H.A. Stevens
Nebr
H R. Koopma
Chicago
Ill
J. W., Koopman
St. Paul
F. Brinkman
Rev. C. de Leeuw
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks to Delta Alphas for Floral Sympathy
We express gratitude to the Delta Alphas for their beautiful floral offering sent in sorrow. Bissig and Minnie Slot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alphas
Bissig
Minnie Slot
Den Burger Dies at Mitchellville Iowa at 83
Joost Den Burger died on March 9 1918 at the home of H De Wild Mitchellville Iowa aged 83 years 2 months 9 days He was born December 31 1828 in Lekmont Holland and came to the United States in 1847 He married Anna Den Hartog March 30 1450 who died April 22 1899 They had 10 children nine living Funeral held at G G Thomassen home at 1 30 Monday conducted by Rev S Vander Werf with burial at North Cemetery Also noted are remembrances from family and two related death notices including Van Veen Frank Van Veen of this city who died March 11 1913 and a grandmother's death recorded earlier
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den Burger Joost den Burger
Mitchellville
H. de Wild
Lekmont
Holland
Anna den Hartog
Maggie Veenstra
Pella
Eda de Wild
J. H. den Burger
Des Moines
Marie Vander Horst
Elizabeth Thomassen
Herman den Burger
Bethlehem
Penn
Johanna
Wachter
Wilbur
Wash
Anna Clark
van Veen
Frank van Veen
Eddyville
Niel
G. Ringelenstein
In Memoriam and Ladies Aid Bazaar Events in Leighton
The Ebenezer Reformed Sunday school mourns William E. Gosselink who died March 2 1918 at 17 years 5 months. Resolutions praise his life and comfort his family. The Ladies Aid of the M E Church will host a bazaar at the Van Stigt building on Saturday March 22 offering aprons fancy work home cooking and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Reformed Sunday School
Leighton
William E. Gosselink
Pella Chronicle
de Hope
Sho Lewis van Roekel
Wm. Vande Haar
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
van Stigt
Van Veen Lovering wed in Des Moines
Herman Van Veen and Gertrude Lovering both of Pella were married in Des Moines on Wednesday March 8. They will reside on a farm near Eddyville where Van Veen and his brother will work the coming season. The Chronicle extends best wishes for the couple’s happiness and prosperity.
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Herman van Veen
Gertrude Lovering
Pella
Des Moines
Eddyville
Pella Pastor Delegates to Scotland Council
Rev. S. Vander Werf of First Reformed Church is named as a delegate to the decennial council of Reformed churches in Scotland meeting in Edinburgh late this June. He may attend the Holland general synod next year, impacting his Scotland plans. The Star Automobile Co reports selling a carload of Overland autos and lists spring deliveries including a Mitchell, Ford Roadster, Speedwell, and Chester Kiser’s Overland touring car.
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S. Vander Werf
First Reformed Church
the Reformed Church In
America
Council of Reformed Churches of
Scot
Edinburgh
Vander Werf
General Synod of
Holland
Scotland
Star Automobile Co
Star Auto Co
P. G. Ganss
P. H. Kuyper
Mayor responds to booster over power plant boilers
H J VandenBerg defends the mayor in a published reply to a booster editorial. He proposes investigation by a fair minded committee and promises boiler repairs at his expense if orders caused damage. The dispute centered on using one versus two boilers during peak load, a disagreement settled months earlier.
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H. J
Vanden Bera
First Reformed Pres. Beyl to preach Sunday evening
The First Reformed Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday evening services with J I Beyl of the College occupying the pulpit. An Easter program follows, with Sunday-school at 9 30 Morning worship at 10 40 and a 7 30 sermon on The sacrifice once offered. A male quartet will sing and Big Brother's Bible Class aims to draw a crowd.
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J. I. Beyl
Claus
Palm Sunday Anthem Sings Next Week in Services
The organ failure last Sunday disrupted music. Mrs. Bailey planned a morning solo and an evening anthem featuring Miss Ketman, Miss Mincks, and Mr. Werner. Palm Sunday services will include a morning anthem for Mr. Porter and a rich instrumental rhythm evoking palm branches. Evening sermon is Suffering and Redemption from Isaiah 53, continuing Job themes. all are invited.
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Bailey
Choral Club Concert Delights Pella Music Lovers
The Male Choral Club directed by Prof P Groet gave a lively Tuesday concert at the college auditorium. Mrs H M Bailey, Grace B Finley, and Prof Groet performed solos with a thirty-voice chorus. Organists Miss Cornelia De Geus and Miss Jennie Van der Ploeg accompanied the pieces that charmed the audience.
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P. Groet
College Auditorium
H. M. Bailey
Grace B. Finley
Pella
Cornelia de Geus
Jennie Vander Ploeg
School Election Chooses Van Sittert Over Van Niewaal
At a Friday caucus two candidates for director were selected. Peter Van Sittert was renominated and Y. T. Van Niewaal was nominated after protest. On Monday March 10 the vote totaled 59 with Van Sittert 38 and Van Niewaal 21, a 17 vote majority for Van Sittert. The school board will meet next Monday to elect officers for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter van Sittert
Y. T. van Niewaal
van Niewaal
van Sittert
Brothers and sister surprised by dual birthday parties
The Klein family and a few friends staged two surprise birthday parties for Mrs. G. B. Versteeg and her brother G. T. H. Kein. On Friday evening they gathered at Versteeg's home and on Saturday at Klein's, with guests bringing lunch baskets for feasting at both events.
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G. B. Versteeg
G. T. H. Kein
Klein
Pasture for Rent at Fair Grounds for 1913 Season
Bids will be received for pasture use at the Fair Grounds for the season 1913. Grounds lease to the highest responsible bidder. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. All bids due by April 1 1918. For particulars inquire of H J Van Vist Custodian of Grounds. 11 12
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H. J. van Vist
Egg Butter and Poultry Dealers Meet in Des Moines
Mr and Mrs H Rhynsburger of the city attend the annual spring meeting of the Iowa wholesale Egg Butter and Poultry Dealers Association in Des Moines. Rhynsburger serves as president, with the program including the president's address and talks by Governor Clarke and former Secretary James Wilson, plus a Savery hotel banquet and various entertainments for members and their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rhynsburger
City
Des Moines
Iowa Wholesale Egg, Butter, and Poultry Dealers Association
Rhynsburger
Clarke
James Wilson
Savery Hotel
Primary Election Ballot List for City Offices 1918
A detailed notice lists Democratic and Republican primary candidates for city offices to be voted on March 17 1918. It explains Australian ballot voting with separate party ballots, write‑in options, polling at Holt Motor Co Garage 719 Main St from 9 am to 8 pm, and includes full candidate slates by party for mayor treasurer assessor and aldermen across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt Motor Co
Main Street
Democratic Central Committee
Republican Central Committee
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Also Mentioned on This Page
DEATH
Emerson Hough
Cohn Rawn
van Veen—Lovering
G. H. Wormhoudt
S. H. Viersen
Automobile News
A. T. van Honweling
Chester Kiser
Mayor
Booster
H. Johnson
HJ Vanden Berg, Jr
AN Vander Linden
H. Bootsma
J Plender
J Vander Ploeg
G Sybenga
Boland
H de Kock
H Verwers
J S Wilson
M W van Doornink
W A Butts
Geo W Kimmel
Emcole AJ Kuyper H
Rbynsburger
K Verhey
AD Versteeg
HS Keablew N
Versteeg
AP Vander Meiden
AP van Nimwegen
RA Awtry
BF. Cole
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