An Appreciation of Pella Schools and Old Central
A rambling tribute to Pella’s school history, Central College and Old Central, honoring pioneers, educators, and church leaders. It recalls family ties, local figures, and the impact of Dutch‑American ancestors on the city’s educational and religious heritage.
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Pella
Old Central
Earth
van Aubergh
Ted
Nicholas
The
Dakota
Browning
Atta Krujer
McIous
America
Samuel Francis
Milla Palmer
Baptist of
Shiek
Mee
Petrine Redes
Bie
Michigan
Pela
Winesister
Nherlands
Holland
Mich
Hope College
Franie Wis
Lewina
Seine 9
Nate
Central College
Pelle
Dia i
Pell
Iowa
In the Free
Brave
City of Refuge
Central University of Town
Reformed Church
It Did Not Cost Much to Start to Farm in 1850
A 19th century note explains how a young settler could begin farm life in 1850 with about 400 dollars for a home, 100 dollars for four acres and cabin, 70 dollars for tools, and stock plus basic provisions. It outlines a six month period of subsistence farming until a small crop could be raised.
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Towa
Cole
Morio
Iowa Through the Years Is New Cole Book
Cyrenus Cole’s new volume Iowa Through the Years, the first in a history series, covers his life and Iowa history. The late author, born near Marion and long associated with Iowa politics, died November 1939 before completing the work.
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Iowa
Cyrenus Cole
Yate Historical Society of Iown
Towa
Venus Cole
Marion
Cole
Hia
Pella
Des Moines
Porter
Peraps
Town
State Historical Society
Mr. Cole
Black Hawk
Lowa
Monona octogenarian spins yarn and knits at wheel
Wm the 76 year old Monona resident pursues an unusual hobby spinning yarn on an old fashioned wheel and then knitting his own socks.
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Monona
Fire Destroys Tree From Gasoline Jug Blast
Genevieve Thompson stored a jug of cleaning gasoline under a tree near her Page County home. Sunday sun and heat caused the jug to explode, spraying gasoline on the tree which ignited and burned. No further injuries reported.
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Genevieve ‘Thompson
Page County
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Dannii Thompson
Ieaths
Mashaene
Trond Gutele
Patos
Frien
Rush
Marily
T Jute
Cale Bras
Edwin Mathias
Fir School
Amon
Baptists
Bell
Tate and
Brady
J. A. Cole
Place
Central Park
Franklin Street
Cyrenus
Iowa State Historical Society
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Towans
Congress
Marion County
Old Holland
Progressive Bank
Marion County State Bank