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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
5
The Chronicle promotes Better Homes Week May 10 to 16 with emphasis on improving homes to attract youth and promote moral and spiritual values. It urges churches chambers of commerce clubs and civic groups to continue the movement beyond the week for year round better homes and better citizenship.
Miss Martha Gosselink, a Central College senior, is engaged to Robert Lagienbedh. The announcement came at a Saturday evening celebration hosted by Martha’s sister Jane Gosselink, with yellow tea roses and a four course dinner.
Tuesday's naturalization at the district court in Knoxville included candidates from Pella. Mrs. Joe Vander Heuvel, born in the country, regained citizenship after a prior marriage to an alien and the law change. The Vander Heuvels plan to visit Holland this summer as U.S. citizens. Also listed were Jake Van Woert of Garden City Feeder, and Harry Beyer, formerly with L Van Roekel, now at the Standard Oil Station in Pella.
After four cold nights and a late April frost, apples plums and cherries showed no harm at ground level though some low grounds and high ground plots in Pella saw minor damage. Fruit trees remained heavily blossomed suggesting potential abundance if no further calamity occurs. Temperatures near cherry height dropped to 31 degrees during a more severe frost.
The Baptist church held its annual business meeting after a supper for nearly two hundred. Reports from church societies and officers showed the work in satisfactory condition. About $11,000 was raised and expended during the year. Officers for the coming year were chosen with few changes from the prior year.
The baseball season in Pella shows both Central College and the high school active on home grounds. Des Moines Capital City Commercial College visited Friday and defeated a local team. Sully High School came over and lost 8 to 2 after playing the day before.
Pella high school pupils dominated a Des Moines district typewriting contest with amateurs and novices. Team members Jeannette Bosveld Don ald Waechter Leonora Helt Florence Boot Reuben Thomassen Hermann Nollen led in scores and individual honors. Teacher Claire Jewell praises the results as Pella eyes a state meet.
An ex scoutmaster writes editorials praising Pella Iowa Boy Scout work, citing how programs kept boys occupied, taught cooperation and sportsmanship, and connected parents, schools, churches, and the YMCA to success. He urges renewed effort in tree planting and a statewide good turn, noting Des Moines Scouts are starting a program.
The Women’s Federated Club met at the homes of Mrs. M. D. McWilliams and Mrs. G. T. Vogelaar. President Mrs. J. C. Mitten led discussions on delegates to the Des Moines state convention May 19 to 22 and local civic improvements including renaming and restricting use of a square shelter.
Donnie Cummings marked his fifth birthday with a Sunday party noted for a large group of friends. His mother and sister Mildred served refreshments after lively play as Donnie eagerly looks forward to starting kindergarten.
Colorado Springs Scouts planted several thousand pine trees three years ago and received high praise for their efforts. Similar recognition is expected for Pella Scouts as the state and others acknowledge the program.
The executive committee of the board of trustees met Monday evening in their monthly session. Rumors about selecting a successor to President M. J. Hoffman are unfounded. no steps have been taken. The June board meeting may reveal developments, but nothing is certain. Friends hope a new head is found soon to continue the school’s progress under Dr. Hoffman.
John J. Van Dyke, long advertised in the Chronicle for paint and paper hanging, will soon have an uptown shop. The Hamm Brewing saloon building, moved by A. P. Vander Meide and split into two shops, will house Van Dyke's business. The other half may be rented. Work on the Pella Building Company’s new shop has moved from the former livery saloon site.
Rumors say construction prep for graveling Primary road No 14 from Knoxville to Monroe starts within two weeks. State highway crews have reviewed the route, aiming to rush completion this summer. A Knoxville court house meeting spurred Monroe landowners and Warren county delegates to back the project amid local routing debates.
Pella citizens voice frustration over delayed mail and newspapers, worsened by recent rate increases and railway changes. Des Moines Register and local papers arrive late via multi town routes, while some residents switch to carrier delivery. The public calls for improved postal service despite economy measures and rising costs. The Wednesday club met at Mrs Paul Scholte's home.
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