Banquet marks end of men class contest in Pella
The Second Reformed Sunday School Men’s Bible Class held a Thursday banquet to celebrate a contest result. About 180 of 280 attended, with Mrs. Mitten’s young women serving and 8.8. orchestra providing music. Attorney General George Cosson spoke on living in the upper story, stressing character, environment, and the importance of manhood and womanhood with divine help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed
B. F. Brinkman
P.H. Kuyper
A. B. van" Houweling
J. C. Mitten
Brinkman
P. H. Kuyper
Pete
George Cosson
Iowa
Gengyal
Charley
I. LeCocq
Lesey
Hand of Death and Obituaries in Local Notice
Brief obituary notes record the death of six year old Tillie Van Wyk from brain fever and related funeral arrangements, along with the passing of Henry Bosveld at age 83 and list surviving relatives. Also included are two family notices of thanks in the wake of bereavement from Colyn and Van Zante families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wyk
Tillie van Wyk
Wm. van Wyk
Tuwesday
First Reformed
Former Central Girl Injured In Ames Car Collision
The Ames Times reports Nettie Cattin, a former Central College student and sister of Rev J F Cattin of Estherville, was injured when an interurban car, halted by a storm, struck her as she walked to catch another train. She suffered a crushed right hip and a severe head injury with concussion. An X-ray will determine hip damage when she regains strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Ames Times
Central College
J. F. Cattin
Estherville
Nettie Cattin
Agricultural College
Ames
Hem
Methodist Church to host service next Lord's Day
The Rev. G. L. Minear will occupy the pulpit next Lord's Day evening. After the sermon the Lord's Supper will be administered. It is hoped that all members who can attend will do so. A kindly invitation is extended to others who wish to worship with us.
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G. L. Minear
Rev C De Leeuw Visits Otley Tuesday
Rev C De Leeuw was visiting Otley on Tuesday, meeting local congregants and discussing community matters. The brief report notes his courtesy call and engagement with residents during the weekday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. C. de Leeuw
Otley
Pella Ninth Grade Boys Rally Against Monroe Club
The eighth grade Pella public school team traveled to Monroe Saturday to play baseball against local students. Donai pitched and Van Hemert caught as Pella demonstrated strong potential. Monroe will host a return game next Saturday.
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Pella
Monroe
Donai
van Hemert
Central College Baseball Sinks Parsons in Road Trip
Central College split a Southeast state baseball trip with two prior wins and two losses. Parsons was beaten here but beat Central earlier. errors and weak staying on the mound hurt both teams. Pella High opened with Monroe in a strong home game, boosted by new players and standout performances from Van Rees and Renaud in the field and at bat.
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Central College
Wys
Parsons
Felders
Smarkell
Mx Ifairfield
Tsowe Jis
Ito
Brown
Mt. “Pleasant
Tome
Aweander ‘Giark
Teledo
Pella
Monroe
Pélla ‘High School
Tam J
Riday Aifternoon
Ither ‘Monro
Athool
aThg
Pétta
Yarse
Xweat
Tteam
Buerkens
Welle
Ceatcher
van Rees
Fire
Higt
Pete
Preparations Progress for Pella Fair Plans
The Pella fair issue is settled and preparations proceed for a strong event this fall. Stock sales for the new organization continue, with a growing investor base. The board of directors includes R. A. Awtry and H. F. Johnson among others, and officers named are C. Dieleman as president and A. W. DeBruyn as secretary. Committees on amusement, advertising, buildings, premiums, track, concessions, and hay and feed have been formed and are actively working.
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Pella
R. A. Awtry
Ed van Zante
H. F
C. Dieleman
H. F. Johnson
A. W. DeBruyn
B. H. van Spanckeren
Ant. van der Waal
Premium list expected. livestock premiums up and prizes increased
Directors announce an imminent definite date and premium list for the new management season. Livestock premiums will rise about 33 percent and three prizes will be offered instead of two. Subscriptions should be paid in early, with the treasurer receiving payments at Citizens' National Bank or, after hours, at Van Zante Bros Hardware or Slobs store.
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B. H. van Spanckeren
Citizens’ National Bank
van Zante Bros. Hardware
Slobs
Wedding Bells Kamerck Vanessen Goert in Pella Otley
Kamerck of Pella and Miss Marie Vanessen of Otley wed in Prairie City April 21 officiated by Justice A. B. Brobst. Vanessen daughter of Nicholas Vanessen of Otley, Kamerick a Marion County farmer, plan to reside on a farm near Pella. Friends extend hearty congratulations.
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KamerWck-Vanessen Goert J. Kamerck
Pella
Marie Vanessen
Otley
A. B. Brobst
Msss Vanessen
Nicholas Vanessen
Kamerick
Marion County
Knoxville Express
30th Wedding Anniversary Honor For Van Houwelings
Last Wednesday marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Van Houweling near Pella. Children, neighbors, and friends gathered for a surprise party with greetings, refreshments, and a commemorative record photo, as the couple shared memories on their farm settled since 1865.
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John van Houweling
Pella
Aittle
van Houweling
Chronicle
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States
Weather Bureau forecast for the week starting May 5 1915 calls for fair skies and gradually rising temperatures. Several days of warming are expected with a chance of showerslate week in the extreme northwest. Dist Forecaster E H Bowle notes the outlook. Herman Rietveld of Fairfield greeted Pella friends early this week.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Etreme
Herman Rietveld
Fairfield
Pella
City Council Awards Park Care and Water Works Contract
The city council awarded the park care bid to John Van Klootwyk at $55 for the season with the next bid by Paul Boertje at $85. A $300 warrant was approved for the fire department. Lighting will use nine Type C Mazda lamps. Oil lubrication contract with Standard Oil Co. was authorized. Four park water taps cost $150. April officers’ reports were read and $3,088.53 in bills approved. Water works extension contract let to P. Dinge man & Co. at 11.9 cents per foot. Band stand to be painted and repaired. A steel awning permit for L. Wielard & Co. granted with conditions. Crossings at West Market square ordered.
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John van Klootwyk
Paul Boertje
Fire Department
Standard Oil Co
Schreiner
Pete van Niewaal
Pete Dingeman
South Park
P. Dingeman & Co
L. Wielard & Co
Committee On
West Market Square
Bazaar at Bogaard millinery May 8 at lunch
The Martha Mission Society of 3rd Reformed Church will hold a bazaar at the Bogaard millinery store on Saturday May 8. Lunch will be served and aprons and various hand crafts will be for sale.
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Martha Mission Society of
3Rd Reformed Church
Bogaard
Saile
Card of Thanks for Golden Wedding Anniversary
We thank our many friends for their esteem and friendship shown at our fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. J. Van Houweling express gratitude for the warm surprise and kind thoughts.
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Geertje Watraven
Mrs. J. van Houweling
A Letter About Iowa State College Costs and Studies
An Ames editor cites a letter criticizing state funding for the college while defending the value of hog cholera serum research funded with 35 000 and noting the enrollment of nearly 3000 students in technical programs with little time for liberal arts courses. The exchange implies a call for cost comparison with other states and questions about broad cultural studies.
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R. A. Pearson
Ames
Iowa
For Sale Farm and City Property Near Pella
A 71 acre Ger ritt Middlekoop farm sits 3 miles west of Pella on White Pole road with good improvements and ample water. Also offered is a near new four room by three room city dwelling on Broadway and University streets at the southeast corner of the College Campus. Water mains and sewer run past the lot. Inquiries at A Waechter's. 17-19.
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Pella
White Pole Road
Gerritt
University Streets
Miss Hussey Delights West Chester Church Recital
Miss Charlotte Hussey of Central College public speaking gave a recital at West Chester Baptist church with Pastor J A Rodgers. The Washington paper praised her for captivating the audience from the start and making each reading vivid and direct, promising future welcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hussey
Charlotte Hussey
Department of Public Speaking
Central College
Baptist Church
West Chester
J. A. Rodgers
Washington
Hussey
West Chester Baptist Church
New Partnership of Doctors Carpenter and Sybenga
A notice announces a new professional partnership between Doctors Carpenter and Sybenga. They will jointly handle the growing workload, combining Carpenter’s years of service in Pella with Sybenga’s recognized work in Leighton. Jake returns to Pella as part of the firm’s expanded presence.
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Carpenter
Sybenga
Dr. Carpenter
Pella
Leighton
Jake
Prof Kelly Elected to Iowa Historical Society
At a board meeting on Wednesday Mr Geo L Kelly was elected to membership in the State Historical Society of Iowa. The Iowa Society is a leading national organization for historical research and publication, publishing about four history volumes annually, alongside The Iowa Journal of History and Politics.
Carnations for Mothers Day by Ladies Circle plans sale
The Ladies Circle of the G A R will sell carnations for Mothers Day this year. Flowers may be procured on the Saturday before the second Sunday in May. Funds are being raised to place a flag pole near the park monument.
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The
G. A. Re
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Cosson
Dr. Bailey
J. W. Bailey
Christ
R. R. Beard
Bosveld
Henry Bosveld
J. H. Bosveld
John Bosveld
C. Veenstra
Jacob Colyn
D. van Zante
Kate Colyn
Rev
L. Colyn
Wesleyam—Central
P. D. Wagaman
Prairie City
New
E. H. Bowle
Dist
Council
L. F. Bousquest
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