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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
5
The notice outlines rules for bicycles and motor vehicles with times for lights and signaling. It urges riders to keep to the right, use lamps after dark, and motor drivers to observe state and city laws, with the mayor expressing hope for communal cooperation and reflected happiness in doing good.
At 7 00 p m Wednesday March 29 1916 the marriage of Alonzo B Wormhoudt and Elizabeth DeVries occurred at the bride’s parents home Rev J Wesselink officiated Only immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony Both couples are noted in Pella as well known and educated in local public schools Wormhoudt, a member of the clothing store family, has prepared a home at 711 Oskaloosa Street and will reside there with his bride as Chronicle offers congratulations and best wishes.
For two weeks candidates at the high school baseball field contest for positions with a large squad and bright prospects. Catchers include Welle and DeBonst while Renaud and Rysdam likely handle pitching. Infield promise shown by Van Rees Van der Linden Sadler and Rysdam, with outfield battles among DeBruyn Wormhoudt VanderVort VanderWaal Kuyper VanderHeiden and LeCocq. The season opens Friday April 7 at New Sharon. the team aims to extend a two year winning streak and invites support.
The church invites worship on Sunday with Holy of Holies reference and Lord's Supper. Evening gospel meeting centers on Is Christianity the best Religion. Pastor Fetler’s Work offering totals $78.50, including $25 for Bloomfield Russian students and $53,560 for Russian prisoners work.
Commencing Monday April 2 the undersigned places of business will be in evenings until ten o'clock M VanderLinden Stubenrauchs Drug Store Puritan Drug Co WanderLindens Drug Store
The government good roads train visited Pella on a two hour stop as part of a month long Iowa tour across rail lines. Des Moines speakers urged bond funding for permanent road work while a department of agriculture speaker showed before and after road photos. Engineer Dodds of the state highway commission supported immediate bond financing to speed up improvements.
A Democratic candidate declares run for County Auditor in Marion County, stating intent to seek the party's June primary voters' support and asking for their backing. The notice appears as a formal declaration of candidacy submitted to the party.
A critique of Bradford's lecture notes his strong points and flaws while examining the broader lecture course. The piece contrasts Bradford with Roosevelt style and McKinley era politics, notes the scarce impact of most speakers, and praises a few names for substantive study and insight.
Dr Edward A Stein notes interest in tickets sold and lectures as weather keeps some away. Marguerite Cole represents Pella High in humorous class, placing third. Final rankings list Roece Taylor Montezuma first in Oratorical, Donald Ames Knoxville first in Dramatic, Cecil Thompson Winfield first in Humorous, with other placewinners named.
The article argues testing each ear of seed corn saves labor and land. It estimates 800 kernels per ear and quantifies potential waste from a single bad ear, urging immediate home grown testing. It asserts testing costs are minimal and the best seed is always sold in the car, urging action now.
A note from Puritan Drug Company announces dissolution of Heerema & VanderLinden and that B F VanderLinden now runs the store formerly owned by H S Keables, with John Heerema as sole owner. The letter promises improved service and new lines including Brenlin shades San Tex remedies Love Bros paints Ansco cameras and other items while thanking customers for past patronage.
Wormhoudt Brothers A J Kuyper and partners closed a major Wyoming ranch transaction. They disposed of 15000 acres and took 3000 acres in trade with the balance paid in cash. Deal valued around 155000 dollars, among the largest in Pella area real estate history including Veensie Niebers contacts.
About fifty of Pella's businessmen gathered at City Hall for a mass meeting to back the White Way Daniel Boone Trail from Des Moines to Ottumwa. They declined city funding this year, approved a roads committee, and urged street flushing instead of sprinkling. Gravel roads to Howell and improvements to Skunk River bottom and Knoxville Pella routes were discussed alongside oiling trials and fire hose street cleaning proposals.
The Women's Federated Club held last Tuesday's program on immigration from multiple angles including physical and mental qualifications native ability desirability and prejudices. Papers were read by Miss Marie Gaass Mrs Boyd Miss Lautenbach and Miss Bartlett with refreshments served afterward. An exchange is planned for next Saturday April Ist at the room.
The report notes Tuesday morning April 4 as the start for the spring term. Prof and Mrs Glover entertain the Misses Greiner at dinner. Anni the Junior class spent the day in loan work. M Hinton elected Ye M Dy ident for next year. Prof Sadler will teach the entire merit program of 80 pupils starting work this summer with no break. No summer school except music. Parents are urged to consult Mr Sadler about music for their children. The summer program emphasizes the children’s music department and recital performances have drawn praise.
Mrs Art DeReus died at her home near Leighton on March 28 1916 at 7 00 am aged 37 years 24 days She is survived by her husband and four young sons Funeral services were held at the Leighton Reformed church at 11 00 am Saturday Rev A Rosendal officiated Interment was at Oakwood cemetery Pella Mrs Boonstra a former Pella resident died at Oskaloosa Hospital March 26 aged 64 years 3 months 12 days Her illness bowel trouble Funeral services were held at the Christian Reformed church Oskaloosa at 1 00 pm Monday Interment was at Oskaloosa
Mr and Mrs Chas Lautenbach thank friends neighbors and family for kindness sympathy and help during the illness and death of their daughter Sara Lena Also grateful for floral offerings May God bless you during this time of trial
Vander Linden takes ownership of the long established Keables Drug Store in Pella with his brother Roy joining as assistant manager. Both grew in the business and bring pharmacy training as they plan redecorations and new features to attract local customers.
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