Helene Bootsma and Peter Van Gorp Wed in Des Moines
The couple Helene Bootsma of Pella and Peter Van Gorp of Lynnville married in Des Moines on Tuesday May 6. The bride is the daughter of Mrs H Bootsma. They plan to live in Michigan where Van Gorp has a new job. The Chronicle offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Helene Bootsma
Pella
Peter van Gorp
Lynnville
Des ‘Moines
H. ‘Bootema
Michigan
van Gorp
Chronicle
Visitor bird of strange species found near city hall
A Marshall Fred Padre reported a Florida Gallinule visiting the city hall vestibule after rain. The brownish black aquatic bird with a bright red bill likely rode in with geese or ducks and wandered to town. It was kept at W H Fowler's office then sent to Des Moines for Union Park care.
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Marshall Fred Padre
United States
Central America
Amazon
South America
Southland
Pella
W. H. Fowler
Dee Moines
Lost Coat Between Knoxville and Pella
A boy’s over coat is missing between Knoxville and Pella on May 1. Return to this office for reward.
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Knoxville
Pella
Touch of kindness unites nations after tornado relief
A World-Herald reader, a Chinese immigrant in Omaha, donates $120 with a note of sympathy for tornado victims. The piece reflects on racism and the moment when humanity bridges divides, declaring “You’re Brother John, after all.”
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Omaha
World-Herald
Chinaman
John Chinaman
China
Brother John
Hera A
Not CAN YOU BEAT IT FOR THE PRICE Brother Stout 1
A garbled critique rails at public access to a local issue of a booster. It quotes a former college professor of the Chronicle who alleged a discovery about a word and laments a journalist’s debut. The piece mocks salaries and hints at tariff impacts on living costs and wages.
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Stout
The
Chronicle
Main Street Declared Worst Road in City After April
Residents decry Main Street as the worst road in the city after a muddy April. Vehicles used side streets and alleys as digging and dragging failed to fix the area. Complainants allege outlying streets are dragged before Main Street is restored. A month has been lost already.
Special Notice Meeting of the Great White Way Acen
Meeting of the Great White Way Acen will be held at K. P. rom Friday evening May 9. This meeting is of special importance and should be largely attended. H. P. VAN'Gorr, Ch.
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Great White Way
K. P. Rom
Library April report shows strong circulation and activity
The library issued 1672 books during April with six open days for issues and an average daily circulation of 64. The largest daily issue was 155 books, smallest 8. Adult fiction accounted for 30 percent. Holland books issued 244 and periodicals 146. New readers registered numbered 831 and 98 books were repaired. Fines, non resident charges, and total receipts are reported as $749. The library operated public hours 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 on weekdays, with Saturdays 1 to 6 and 7 to 9. Cornelia De Geus, Librarian.
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Holland Booke
PIANO RECITAL AT AUDITORIUM BY SADLER STUDENTS
Professor Sadler's students delivered a fine Monday recital in the auditorium. An enthusiastic audience enjoyed each number as Mr Sadler plans summer teaching and invites new students. The program featured Eventide Lehnert Under the Apple Blossoms and a Duet for two Pianos.
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Sadler
Lehnert
Fred Fasssen
Virgil
Margaret Grundman
Gavotte Wendel
Alice Thomassen
Swan Song Firm
Walter Halbert
Dora Reerink
Church Notes Rev Zente to Lead Sunday Service
Next Sunday evening the service will be conducted by the Rev A B Zente pastor of a scabyterian church in Washington state and a former Pella boy. Special music by the choir.
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A. B. Zente
State of
Washington
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Mothers Day Observance
The Sunday school begins at 9:30 with a Mothers Day observance. Morning service at 10:40 features special music and an appropriate sermon. Epworth League meets at 7:00, evening service at 8:00 with a changed start from 7:30. Sermon theme is The perfect hope. Official board meets Monday evening May 12.
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Epworth’ League
Duet by Prof and Mrs Bailey Draws Small Baptist Church
A small Baptist congregation welcomed a sacred vocal duet by Professor and Mrs Bailey Sunday morning. The audience requested a repeat performance soon. Next Sunday marks Mother Day with special music and a morning sermon on the day’s meaning. The evening offers the final sermon in the The Way of Life series titled Reward of Right Living.
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Baptist Church
May Festival at Pena College Expected to Please All
The Pena College May Festival promises a day of events on May sixteenth. Students will watch the girls face the Penn team after last week's score, the boys will enjoy the girls May pole drill, and families will gather for campus supper prepared by the Chiocistsians group, followed by the band.
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Pena
Penn
Carnations for Mothers Day sale by G A R ladies
The ladies of the G A R will sell carnations at American House on Saturday May 10 to raise funds for the Fountain in Garden Square Park to be installed for Memorial Day. Proceeds support completing the fountain purchase and installation.
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Garden Square Park
Paving Drive Gains Momentum on Main Street
Petitions circulated this week seek paving on Main Street and other principal city streets. Canvassers report growing signer numbers and strong confidence the improvement will come, marking the most advanced progress yet for the city and a push toward early completion.
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Main
Oldest Local Resident Celebrates 96th Birthday
Mrs. Klein DeBondt of the Old Folks Home celebrated her 96th birthday on Tuesday. She is the oldest person living in or near Pella. Friends gathered at coffee time to congratulate her and wish many more returns of the anniversary. A pleasant time was enjoyed by those present.
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Klein DeBondt
Pella
Ladies Glee Club Delights Home Audience at Central College
The Ladies Glee Club of Central College presented their home concert in the college auditorium Friday after a southeastern Iowa tour. Dressed in white with red college colors, they received enthusiastic praise and encores after each number. Special features included Mrs. Anna A. Bailey soprano Miss Grace B. Finley pianist and Miss Edna M. Webster reader. The season closes with the glee clubs credited for the year.
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Ladies Glee Club
Central College
Southeastern Iowa
College Auditorium
Anna A. Bailey
Grace B. Finley
Edna M. Webster
Two Arrests and a Showdown at the Street
Two men Jack Donai and Pete Van Rees were arrested Saturday afternoon for intoxication. Donai resisted arrest, fought with Marshal Padre and ex-marshal Jacob Fennema, then was jailed after a court session where he faced a $25 fine and costs plus a $50 charge for resisting an officer, suspended on good behavior. Van Rees paid $10 and costs after a quieter arrest. the story hints at broader concerns about bootleg liquor in town.
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Jack Donai
Pete van Rees
Donai
Padre
Vans
Jacob Fennema
Johnson
Costa
van Rees
Governor Clarke Praises Pella Flood Relief Drive
Governor Clarke commends Pella residents for a large flood relief contribution totaling 138.90 after a prior donation of 383.80, noting the city’s generosity as among the largest from any city. He thanks H J Vanden Berg and the local committee for organizing the relief effort and expresses sincere appreciation from flood victims.
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Clarke
Pella
State of Iowa
Des Moines
H. J. Vanden Berg
Iowa
G. W. Clarke
College Notes Glee Club Concert and May Day Honors
The campus notes report a strong home Glee Club Concert in the auditorium with Mrs. Bailey Miss Finley and Miss Webster praised for their performances Prof Bailey credited for the club’s polished work May Day festivities announced with May Queen Miss Ketman King Rex. a tie for King between Mr Hamilton and Robert Williams Maids Lelia Droz Ruth Campbell Julia Dann and Jeasie Dann elected from Senior Junior Sophomore and Freshmen classes All students eligible Y W and Y M members only Five cent registration. Maypole drill led by Miss Horning and Prof Bailey hosted a club picnic at Sunnyside. The Philos prepare a play. Miss Horning directs Mise Powell’s table at Cotton Hall with a pleasant Sunnyside reception. Mrs Chas Firth hosted a Friday afternoon gathering awaiting further notes.
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Mary Ketman
Rex
Mr. Hamilton
Robert Williams
Lelia, Droz
Ruth Campbell
Julia Dann
Jeasie Dann
King
Sophmore
Y. W
Y. M
Miss Horning
Mise Powell
Cotton Hall
Sunnyside
Rachael
Akita
Chas. Firth
European immigration debate quoted from Knoxville group
A Knoxville discussion cites California as acting childishly on anti immigration policy. The piece argues Americans should meet European citizens and teach them their place even if they reside in damped, restricted areas. The fragment references broader European migration themes.
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Pella
California
Death of Mrs. Thomas Blommers in Pella
Mrs. Thomas Blommers of Pella died May 6 at 1:00 a.m. after a paralysis stroke. Aged 67 years three months two days, she leaves husband three daughters M Budworth of Bussey Mrs. Gid Van Loon of Eldyville and Lena at home and son Ben Blommers east of Pella. Funeral held May 8 at home and First Christian Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Thomas Blommers
Pella
Blommers
M Budworth
Bussey
Gid ‘van Loon
Eidyville
Lena
Ben. Blommers
Cristian Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
S P I S Sunday School Promoted and New Class Organized
On Sunday April 27 the S P I class of the 2nd Reformed Sunday school was promoted to the Bible class. On Monday May 5 a new S P I class was formed at M Vander Linden's home with Clarence Buerkens as President Sam Versteeg as Vice President Edw Vander Linden as Secretary and Earl Boat as Treasurer. If you are a 15 or 16 year old boy not in Sunday school join them. they are a fine group.
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2Nd Reformed Sunday School
M. Vander Linden
Clarence Buerkens
Sam Versteeg
Edw Vander Linden
Earl Boat
Shucks George Don’t Get Sore At Beer Lunch Prank
Pella booster recounts a jokey incident at a beer lunch party where an unexpected intruder is involved. A woman attempted to conceal a bottle that was already uncorked and dropped it on the floor as she prepared to leave, creating a minor scene.
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Pella
Penn 15 Central beats Central College on Penn field
Penn 15 Central defeated Central College 16 to 1 on Penn field. Frank Brown started for Penn with Beach finishing, and Penn totaled 14 hits while Central managed one run. Beach, Bowen, McFerran, and Barnard had multiple safeties as Penn dominated the game.
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Central College
Penn
Penn Field
Quakers
Hinshaw
Pella
Frank Brown
Beach
Bsthard
Rosa Brown
F. Brown
Barnard
McFerrari
Bowen
Brown
Lankelma
van Zante
Kuyper
McFerran
Millard
R Brown
Balla
Rhynsburger
Aschenbrenner
Jordan
Mills
Weatervelt
Dr. McClean
Oskaloosa Herald
Pastor J W Bailey Surprise Birthday Remembrance
Pastor J W Bailey of the Baptist church marked a birthday with a surprise gathering. Mrs Bailey invited deacons and their wives to his home for a celebratory evening, with refreshments served by Mrs Bailey and Miss Jane Thickens. The event finished late as deacons departed after a pleasant evening.
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J. W. Bailey
the Baptist Church
Saloon Petition Debate in Oskaloosa Editorial
The Globe urges against a new saloon petition in Oskaloosa, arguing historical data show fewer arrests, lower poor fund costs, safer streets, and happier homes without saloons. It warns signatories bear personal responsibility and questions employers’ preferences for drinkers, asserting liquor lowers efficiency and that prohibition improved the town.
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Oskaloosa
The
Globe
Ocka- Joosa
Mahaska County
Sally
Towsle
Brroeter
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