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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1928

Page

3

Keeping Faith In Atlantic Gas Plant Opens North Of Tracks

The John A Reed company completes a new gas plant north of the Rock Island tracks in Atlantic. Investment reaches about 150000 with capacity for a city six times Atlantic’s size. Local praise highlights faith and competent management by the gas firm. Ruth Fishman of Chicago sues for separate maintenance and wins half her husband’s salary. Honolulu’s only Chinese American Legion post Kau Tom is led by commander William Sling Chong Pung.

John A Reed Company Rock Island Atlantic Ruth Fishman Chicago Honolulu American Legion Kau-Tom William Sling Chong Pung

Varied Program Rendered Well at Juniors Banquet

The Cen tral College Juniors hosted a banquet for seniors with Elmer Barr and Nina Gosselink in attendance. The evening featured a novelty menu, radio ambiance, and entertainment by Kragt and Cal Denekas, plus a strong boys’ concert with violin solos, humor, and group numbers. The event ended with lively socializing and reflections on the performances.

Elmer Barr Central College Henry Senior Toyana Fukuoka Yamaguchi Nina Gosselink Elmer Kragt Cal Denekas Pella Bullard van Olden Laurel Boot Beckering Strachan Hollandsche Taal Wesselink Ezels Oberlin

Busy banquet caps quirky toast session at gathering

Johanna De Vries and Esther Kuyper led a lively toast sequence with witty quips about ownership and time. Kris emerged as a standout in the crowd, topping eight others in a spirited event. The mood stayed humorous as the crowd laughed at the playful stunts and remarks.

Johanna de Vries Mies Esther Kuyper Kris C.U. S

Central Ray Notes on Glee Club Tour and Leaders

The Central Ray reports on a Professor Strachan led Male Glee Club with a New York trip and a home concert after a lively evening. Henry Steunenberg provided ample Sianoforte support for the event while Garret Pethoven serves as president and Chet Chilton runs the trip business.

Prof Henry Steunenberg Garret Pethoven Chet Chilton Professor Strachan New York Central Ray

Sunderland tenant Ella Mayes faces eviction

Mrs. Ella Mayes of Sunderland England challenged eviction saying she could not pay three years of rent because she could not locate her landlord. The quote cited the landlord's absence as the main obstacle to payment.

Ella Mayes Sunderland Eng

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