Domestic Science Short Course at Central College
The Ladies Auxiliary invites all in Pella to attend a Home Economics Short Course led by Mrs. Louise Campbell, extension professor of Home Economics at Ames. The program aims to broaden ideas of domestic science beyond cooking, linking book knowledge with daily life to improve homes, schools, and communities. Tickets and meeting details to be announced. continues with reminiscences from Bertha S Whitney about Civil War memories and family tales.
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Central College
Louise H. Campbell
Extension Department
Pella
From The Dim Past in Pella Letters of Genealogy and Duty
Mrs Bertha Stoddard Whitney shares a family letter tracing tales from her grandfather to her father and grandfather, describing nearly a century and a half of oral history. The piece links these memories to Dr I J Stoddard and recalls an old visitor who urged grandchildren to honor their forebears, reflecting on civic duty and enduring principle.
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Bertha Stoddard Whitney
Civil service examinations announced in Des Moines and Ottumwa
Increased government staffing needs prompt special civil service exams in Des Moines and Ottumwa. Stenographer and typewriter posts in Washington will test every Tuesday with salaries from 900 to 1200 dollars. Local field positions test every fourth Thursday, same pay. Dept clerk exams set for May 25, 1917 with salaries 840 to 1000 dollars. For details contact Tunis Kemkes at the post office.
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Des Moines
Ottumwa
Washington, D. C
Tunis Kemkes
Civil Service Commission
Post Office
Manual Training Exhibit at Van Niewaal Store
The manual training display from the local high school, shown last week at Van Niewaal store, featured about a dozen wood pieces including a library table by Robert Kaldenberg, a piano from Walter Butts, and a music cabinet by Warner Van der Voort. Pedestals and foot stools completed the exhibit, highlighting student craftsmanship and long lasting keepsakes from school days.
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van Niewaal
Robert Kaldenberg
Walter Butts
Warner van der Voort
Pella High Defeats New Sharon in a 19 to 1 Clash
New Sharon high school players visited Tuesday and were routed by Pella High, 19 to 1, with Rillihan pitching and Welle catching. Poor weather hindered practice and game scheduling, leaving New Sharon unable to test their mettle against a stronger foe.
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New Sharon
Rillihan
Welle
Clerk Carrier Civil Service Examination Notice
On May 26 an open competitive civil service examination will be held in this city to establish a list of eligibles for Clerk or Carrier vacancies in the Post Office. Kempkes, local secretary, at the post office, notes this opportunity for appointment.
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Tunis Kempkes
Red Cross Mass Meeting Next Week in Pella
The high school auditorium will host a Red Cross mass meeting Monday evening May 14 at 8:00 to boost Red Cross work and civic support. Speakers include Dr Medbury of Des Moines and a Holland language address, with patriotic music and Star Spangled Banner. Citizens urged to attend and show unity in humanitarian effort.
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H. S. Auditorium
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Pella
England
France
Belgium
Serbia
Medbury
Des Moines
H. J. Vanden Berg
P. G. Grass
G. G. Haan
H. P. Scholte
Wormhoudt Store Sold to Local Educator and Investor
The Wormhoudt Clothing store in Pella was sold to W. J. Wagner who will continue the business. The store has stood at the southeast corner of the square for about 25 years and enjoys a wide local clientage. Wagner, previously a commercial teacher at Central College, has also taught in California and recently returned to occupy his family home in Pella.
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Wormhoudt
W. J. Wagner
Pella
Wagner
Central College
California
Ralph Parlette Lecture Opens Winter Course
The College Lecture Course drew a large Friday audience as Thomas Green thanked supporters and introduced Hazel White who performed the Liszt quartet from Rigoletto. He then presented Ralph Parlette who spoke on The University of Hard Knocks apologizing for a delayed lecture and noting he was the delivery wagon for the event.
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Thomas Green
Hazel White
Parlette Delivers Four Chapter Talk on Bumps of Life
Mr Parlette gave a humorous yet pointed lecture urging that bumps are needed in life. He split his talk into four chapters about essential bumps, growth through bumps, and the call that comes in every life. The audience found the evening thoroughly successful and engaging.
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College of
Parlette
Highland 18 Central 1 in baseball game summary
Errors by Macomber Watson Buerkens Boyd Den Adel and others lead to Highland victory. Two base hits by McCauley Ellis Baer Macomber Watson and stolen bases by Noble and Buerkens. West and Buerkens draw two walks each. Cunningham and Lowe combine for nine strikeouts. Wild pitch by Lowe. double play Macomber to Hinton. Umpire Dippert.
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Suimmiry
Macomber
Watson
Buerkens
Boyd
den Adel
McCauley
Ellis
Baer
Noble
West
Lowe
Cunningham
Hinton
Dippert
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Central College
D. A. Highland
H McCauley
Veach
Senior Girls Entertain With School Dinner
The Domestic Science class at the high school hosted a 6:00 dinner for parents and teachers last Thursday. Nineteen guests attended despite heavy rain, enjoying a multi course meal prepared and served by students under Miss Guthrie. The event was part of graded class work, showcasing practical skills for future use, with students Anna Brummel Ruth Grandia Dora Grandia Verna Halbert Verna Hendricks Agnes De Koning Fay Lankelma Bess Van Spanckeren Pearl Steinkamp Gertrude Varenkamp.
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Miss Guthrie
Anna Brummel
Ruth Grandia
Dora Grandia
Verna Halbert
Verna Hendricks
Agnes de Kock
Kaherine de Koning
Fay Lankelma
Bess van Spanckeren
Pearl Steinkamp
Gertrude Varenkamp
At the Churches Sermons and Mother s Day in service
Reverend J W Bailey leads morning worship continuing Ancient Message for Modern Days with Mother's Day recognized in the sermon. Evening subject is The Meaning of the Hour. First Reformed Church promotes Next Sunday as Mother's Day with a special choir program and solos by Lon Wormhoudt Eleanor Thompson Dave Bogard Herman Braam and others inviting all to attend Sunday evening worship.
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J. W. Bailey
First Reformed Church
Lord of All
Andrews
Lon Wormhoudt
Eleanor Thompson
Dave Bogaard
Third Church
Haven
Herman Braam
Weeden
Preparation for Parenthood in a Federated Club Talk
Mrs. J J Sybenga speaks at the Women's Federated Club on May 8 1917 about lifelong preparation for motherhood and education for parenthood. She cites Ruth Sawyer and argues for scientific upbringing, race culture, and school reform to reduce infant mortality and produce responsible parents.
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Women’s Federated Club
J. J. Sybenga
Ernest Bryant Hoag
Edwin Puller
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Stoddard
Bunker Hill
Washington
Valley Forge
Yorktown
Cornwallis
Saulsbury
Boston
Lord Dufferin
Iceland
Pella High
NEW Silaron
Clerk-Carrier Civil Service Examination
Wormhoupt Store
Ralph Parlette
Highland
Central
Federated Club
Sarah Comstock
Ruth Sawyer
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