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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
11
We feature the newest in Suits-French Canadian American Italian and English Military Suits. Prices range from 5.00 to 35.00. New Spring Hats and Caps are in. Furnishings include neckwear shirts hosiery gloves and more at good prices.
The school board elected P. Van Buttert president for the year. Officers include P. Van Stttert president, D. C. Gosselink secretary, C. N. Cole treasurer, with E. M. Cole, J. Vander Wal, G. H. Waechter, and Dr. Fultz on the board. No spring vacation for high school. grades recess April 1. high school ends May 24, grades May 31. Activities include an orchestra gathering near town, a declam contest in Indianola, farm work for students, a county fair fundraiser, measles decline, thrift stamp and soldier book drives, and a gym gathering hosted by Coach Robbins.
The Jolly Numbers club a Pella youth group of about ten years ago held a reunion Friday at the K P hall. About thirty attended enjoying a games program organized by the ladies, dainty refreshments, and Edison orchestra music. Out of town guests included John Andeweg and wife New Sharon Clarence Vander Linden and wife Newton Guert Vander Meulen and wife Monroe and Connie Muntingh Portland Oregon.
Mamie and Gertie visit grocers to collect provisions for a poor family. They persuade Mr Warren to supply coal after prayerful courage. Mamie recalls her father’s church donations and both girls witness his pledge to send a load of coal as the Sabbath Recorder notes.
Mrs Samuel Liter remains confined to her home on South Main Street due to ailments incident to old age, with family noting her condition but not detailing specific illnesses.
Sorghum cane adapts to Iowa counties and offers a path to meet sugar shortages by producing sorghum syrup. Yields range from 50 to 100 gallons per acre, with simple manufacturing at local mills. The Iowa State College farm crops department and extension service provide seed details, cultivation tips, and a bulletin outlining syrup production.
An analysis contrasts the Christian claim of eternity with the revival of Jesus as the first fruits of the sleeping. It notes the Galilean peasants transformed after the crucifixion into bold witnesses willing to face persecution and death to attest to the resurrection, despite Roman and priestly opposition.
Six and four year old siblings Pearl and Stanley buried a dead chicken in the garden. A week later they dug elsewhere by curiosity and found nothing. They ran to their mother crying the chicken must have gone to heaven because it couldn't roost anymore.
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