Central College Library Moves Into Rebuilt Quarters
The Central College Library, housed in temporary quarters since last year’s fire, has moved into the rebuilt structure on the old site. The new library features bright study rooms, indirect lighting, dedicated reading and office spaces, a fireproof vault, and an observatory atop the roof for the Beard Telescope. Students cleaned debris, and an auxiliary tea praised the transformation and noted no regrets about the fire.
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Central College Library
Central Hall
Central College
College Library
Beard
Chas. Lautenbach
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Condiff Strickland Engagement Announced at Tea
Miss Lettie Condiff of Spirit Lake announces engagement to Dr. W R Strickland of Omaha during a Teacher's club tea at the C C Frost home. Cards in a blue and white vase revealed the future marriage. Guests enjoyed readings by Rena Gilman and a two course luncheon. Both are noted alumni of Central College with ties to Pella.
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Lettie M. Condiff
Ruth Hansen
Alma Cagley
C. C. Frost
W. R. Strickland
Omaha
Rena Gilman
Rock Rapids
Chautauqua Lyceum
Spirit Lake
Miss Condiff
Dr. Strickland
Pella
Central College
the Chronicle
Wednesday Club Supper Delights Pella Members
The Wednesday Club held a supper at Mrs. Nettie Van Houweling’s home on Tuesday evening with about forty attendees. The meal was meatless and patriotic, followed by lively side-splitting stunts that kept guests entertained until late. Members praised the club as one of Pella’s liveliest organizations.
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Nettie van Houweling
Wednesday Club
Pella
High School Teachers Resign at Pella School
Miss Mabel I. Jones resigns as principal of Pella high school and the board selects Mr. Hinton to assume the principal role. Pauline Garrison from Cald well Idaho is chosen to teach English and history. she is a native of Pella and Ottawa University graduate. Professor L. R. Robbins also resigns as Manual Training director. vacancy not yet filled.
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Mabel I. Jones
Pella High School
Hinton
Miss Jones
Pauline Garrison
Caldwell
Idaho
Miss Garrison
L. A. Garrison
Central College
Pella
Ottawa
Silver Teas pledged for Ladies' Auxiliary August 1918
A list of many donors pledged to give Silver Teas for Central College Ladies' Auxiliary in August 1918. Names include C Lautenbach Vander Linden Wesselink Verros M McAllaster Kuyper Van Gorp Clark Ramsey Vander Streek Van Zee Bogaard Vogelaar Bennink Bogards Tysseling Kolenbrander Vander Meulen Rhynsburger Brinkman Dykstra Sypkema Van Niewaal Van Drimmelen Thomp son Bottorff Koleman Sadler Baron Post Randall Dykstra Mowe. Cash gifts noted from Frush Van Houweling Kempkes Vanderzyl Van Rees Van Houweling Rhynsburger Baron Rhynsburger and a linen tablecloth and sherbet glasses donated by several.
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Central College
C. Lautenbach
L. Vander Linden
J. Wesselink
T. Verros
H. M. McAllaster
A. J. Kuyper
P. M. van Gorp
C. L. Clark
Geo. Ramsey
Lewis Vander Streek
Y. T. van Niewaal
Dr. Fultz
P. G. Gass
Cornelia LeCocq
Gradie Waechter
Nelle Waechter
H. W. Pietenpol
Paul Synhorst
Ant. Grandia
A. W. DeBruyn
H. M. Bruins
G. S. Baron
Marie Rhynsburger
H. P. Vander Meulen
M. J. Hoffman
May 7 1918 Pella City Council Proceedings Report
City Council of Pella Iowa met May 7 1918 with all members present. Reports approved include hose order of 400 feet from New York Belting & Packing Co and six rubber coats, lawn mower for parks, repaired seats, planted trees, and treasurer balance of 14129.50. Budgets and bonds warrants approved, water and sewer systems reported in order, street work noted, drain layer licenses granted, streets and alleys dedication ordinance introduced, payrolls examined, and warrants issued across funds. Deed from John Ulrich accepted for street land. Water mains to be installed on North Main North Broadway and South Street east of East Third. Pumping station motor referred to Light and Water. Park hydrants and water pipes to be installed. Southeast sewer extension referred to Street Alley and Sewer. Mayors appointed Kuyper bookkeeper Ganss superintendent light power Schreiner water/sewers Duseldorp street commissioner. Council adjourned.
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Pella
Towa
Vanden Berg
Fle Department
New York Belting & Packing Co
J. J. Sprado
C. Braathart
Lcense
John Ulrich
City of
North Main Street
North Broadway
South Street
East Third Street
A. C. Kuyper
I. O. Ganss
Wm. Schreiner
K. van Dusseldorp
A.C. Kuyper
Red Cross Forms Food Conservation Committee
P VAN GORP chairman announces the Central Division of the American Red Cross has appointed a Food Conservation Committee in the city. Members accepted to serve include H. F P. Johnson, Mrs. G. F. Sadler, Mrs. I Kempkes Sr, Mrs. Geo Ramsey, and Mrs. Carrie Halbert. He calls for community cooperation in this important matter.
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American Red Cross
H. F P. Johnson
G. F. Sadler
Leighton Couple Wed In May Wedding At Home
Tim Dykstra of Leighton and Miss Jennie Beerends of this city married at the bride’s parents home by Rev. C. De Leeuw at 8 p m on Wednesday May 1 1918 They will reside in Leighton Chronicle extends best wishes and congratulations.
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Tim Dykstra
Leighton
Jennie Beerends
Rev. C. de Leeuw
The
Chronicle
Red Cross Parade May 18 In Pella Ahead Of Drive
The Red Cross campaign will begin the week of May 20 with a patriotic parade and inspirational meeting in Pella on Saturday evening May 18. Professor F M Frush chairs the parade committee and urges wide participation including floats and mothers of service members in cars. A concert follows in the park with two bands and short talks on the Red Cross work.
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Red Cross
Pella
F. M. Frush
Garden City Feeder Co
Harry Pearson Wins Honor in Washington Speech Contest
S. H. Viersen praises his eleven-year-old grandson Harry H Pearson for winning first honors at a Washington D C school contest. Harry, a Chester Arthur student, received a commission signed by National Director Wm McCormick Blain appointing him a Junior Four Minute Speaker and a government representative in the War Savings Stamps drive.
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S. H. Viersen
Harry H. Pearson
Jessie Pearson
Pella
Harry
Chester Arthur
Washington, D.C
Wm. McCormick Blain
The
Chronicle
Carnations for Mothers Day sale by Ladies G A R Circle
The Ladies G A R Circle will sell carnations Saturday May 11 at the Puncture Proof Re tread Co store two doors south of the post office. No personal solicitation. 60 percent of proceeds benefit Red Cross. Reserve by calling Mrs Dennis or Mrs Cox at the American House. Carnations 15 cents each or two for 25 cents. White and colored roses 10 cents each.
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G. A. R. Circle
Pella High School presents cantata The Bo'sn's Bride
The Pella high school choir presented a Friday cantata titled The Bo'sn's Bride under the direction of Miss Charlotte Davidson with about forty students performing. A large audience attended and enjoyed the program.
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Pella High School
Charlotte Davidson
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Mickie
Condiff-Strickland
Prairie League
Leona Reuvers
Council
Food Conservation Committee
Dykstra
Harry Pearson
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