Board Elects School Teachers for Next Year
At a school board meeting teachers were elected for next year across Lincoln Webster and High Schools. Names include Dora Bootsma Sara Story Marie Lautenbach Martha Verheul Marie Lefeber Leoni Reuvers Kate Verheul Lily Viersen Jengie Harmsen Mrs Bessie Brooks Dorothy Wormhoudt Mamie Zaelke Anna Watt Carrie DeFlaan and Supt F M Frank. Two vacancies remain English at High School and Music Supervisor for the grades. If parochial school opens one fewer teacher may be needed in grades so no one was chosen for the 5th grade held by Miss Rietveld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Dora Bootsma
Sara Story
Marie Lautenbach
Martha Verheul
Marie Lefeber
Leoni Reuvers
Kate Verheul
Lily Viersen
Webster
Jengie Harmsen
Bessie Brooks
Dorothy Wormhoudt
Mamie Zaelke
Anna Watt
Carrie DeFlaan
Missen
Conger and Andrews
Hanson
Rietveld
Rbynsburger
Singular Life ends lecture course in fine style
Monday evening May 13 Adrian Newens read A Singular Life to a full Auditorium audience. He was warmly received and conveyed a settled contentment in the crowd. Followers remember his Message From Mars last year, making this close to the course a notable achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Newens
Mr. Newens
Newens
Mars
Ray
P E O Convention Held In Ottumwa With Delegates
The 20th Annual State Convention of P E O was held in Ottumwa May 1 8 and 9 with 256 delegates. Meetings occurred in First M E Church decorated in yellow and white. A band concert at the Country Club and a reception at the Walsh and Harr homes featured leaders including Mrs Bobb supreme President and other state officers. Attendees from Pella included Mrs J C Mitten Mrs Ed Cook and Mrs H D Wormhoudt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. EO
Ottumwa
Main Street
M. E
P. E
Commercial Club
Country Club
Chas. Walsh
Geo. Harr
Walsh
Harr
Parks
Chicago
Bobb
Sisterhood
State Grand Chapter
B. F. Carroll
Des Moines
Pella
J. C. Mitten
Ed Cook
H. D. Wormhoudt
Cantata by Pupila of Public Schools Impresses
The cantata given recently by the Pupila of the public schools was very interesting. Children, led by Miss Rhynsburger, earned praise for themselves and their teacher. Attendance was strong and the event rivaled similar productions, though a small stage and occasional curtain and lighting mishaps caused some confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhynsburger
Weather Report May 8 to May 14 by Ver Steeg
The week covered May 8 to May 14 reported by John H Ver Steeg Cooperative Observer Weather Bureau United States Department of Agriculture. He notes daily conditions and temperature ranges across the region with official data from the Weather Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Steeg
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Meteors Hammer Bussey 10 0 In Muddy Match
The Meteors overwhelmed Bussey 10 to 0 as mud and low fan turnout hampered play. Carson pitched a strong game, Boyd brothers stroked two bases, and Van Spanckeren homered, signaling continued strong hitting for Meteors ahead of a Blythe Gophers tilt under umpire Porter.
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Meteors
Bussey
Carson
Boyd Brothers
van Spanckeren
Blythe Gophers
Porter
O Malley Visits Pella Ahead of Contest
John P. O Malley of Perry campaigned in Pella after attending Colfax Bankers Convention. The Democrat candidate for Congress will face incumbent Mr Prouty in November. O Malley previously sought the office but delayed entry, and supporters expect a strong primary showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
John P. O’malley
Perry
Bankers Convention
Colfax
O'Malley
Congress
Prouty
O’malley
National Bank
Surprise Party For Mrs Math At Home
Last Friday evening Mrs. A. J. Math entertained a number of friends at her home in a surprise party. Mr. Math attended. Prof. and Mrs. Kuyper performed a piano duet. Lucile Donai gave a reading enjoyed by all. A delicious two course luncheon was served.
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A. J. Math
Math
May Day Menu and Ice Cream Picnic at College Campus
An afternoon event on May 23 offers two treats a free pleasing display and a priced tasty segment. The college girls present a May-pole drill on campus followed by a supper served by Y W C A members. Ice cream will be sold on the grounds, inviting all to attend.
Near Scrapes With Fire In Doctor Bos Home
At noon Sunday the smallest son of Dr Bos accidentally burned curtains in the sitting room while playing with matches. The rug caught fire but by the time the fire company arrived a few neighbors had quenched the flames with buckets of water. The boy was badly scared but uninjured.
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Dr. Bos
Tabor Defeats Central In Tight Baseball Clash
Central pitcher Van Spanckeren allowed two hits but broad fielding errors let Tabor pull ahead. The game stayed close from start to finish, with fans hoping Central rebounds in Still Friday and earns a victory next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Central
van Spanckeren
Auto and Good Roads Notes in Pella
The column reports road work in Pella with improved conditions and notes the Star Auto Co. has the Cole line and oversold Overland models. It mentions Dr. F F Carpenter buying an Overland, Dr Oscar Carpenter taking a Ford home, and others buying Fords. A 1912 Cole model is praised, and a proposal for an Auto Club to aid farmers in dragging roads is urged along Main Street paving debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Star Auto Co
Cole
Overland Company
Overlands
F. F. Carpenter
Oscar Carpenter
Sully
A. T. Grandin
P. H. Kuyper
Auto Club
Buerkens Manufacturing Co
M. B. Church
Oska
Loosa
Card of thanks for fire rescue and neighbor aid
I express gratitude to those who promptly came to my wife’s side during the recent house fire and to the neighbors for their kindness and efforts for her comfort. F. D. Vanden Berg.
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F. D. Vanden Berg
O Malley Announces Candidacy for Congress in Democratic Primary
John P. O Malley files as a candidate for member of Congress in the district subject to the Democratic primary. He declares intent to run under party rules and seeks voter support in the upcoming election cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Congress
John P. O'Malley
Burned by Explosion While Lighting Stove
Mrs. F. D. Vanden Berg suffered serious burns Saturday morning when coal oil ignited while she lit the cook stove. Dan Dieleman aided by throwing her into a water-filled ditch, extinguishing the flames. She endured intense pain and was unconscious most of the day but is now improving. Neighbors aided her recovery.
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F. D. Vanden Berg
Dan Dieleman
College Notes Schedule and Recitals Highlight May Events
May 21 pipe organ recital by Guy Churchill at the Baptist church. May 21 8 pm pipe organ recital repeated with a Sextette from Lucia sung by Bailey, Thomas, Bailey, Werner, Wormhoudt and Churchill with Sadler on organ. May 28 piano recital by Carl Hillyer. June 4 piano recital by students. June 12 commencement concert. Also notes on choir, YWCA Geneva meeting, and Philo Mock Trial. Churchill noted for recent dinners and duet with Mrs Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Churchill
Baptist Church
Carl Hillyer
Mr. Churchill
Mies Cornelia de Gras
Chapel
Tabor
Gay Churchill
Lucia
Mrs. Bailey
Merna Thomas
Herbert Bailey
Oliver Werner
Andrew Wormhoudt
Mr. Sadler
Ladies’ Glee Club
Glee O. K
Bailey
Finley
Geneva
Pella High School Notes Highlight Debates and Baseball Wins
Chapel program lists oration entries by Wilma Boland Janet De Vries Roy Vander Linden and others plus music and a two‑voice debate on vivisection. Pella High beat Prairie City 16 to 9 with a strong first inning and defeated Central College 4 to 2. Monroe game Friday billed exciting. Pella seeks local support. New P H S ties featured for sale by merchants and senior boys hire is noted.
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Wilma Boland
Janet de Vries
Pella
Prairie City High School
Prairie City
Capt. Moore
Pella High School
Central College
Monroe
Pella High
P. H.S
Ladies Glee Club Trip Ends In Neat Tour Sketch
Sixteen Central College ladies journeyed from the depot with Mr Bailey for a week of concerts and visits. A first show in Monroe drew praise, initiation rites and a few mishaps with the Tri-B Club. The group traveled to Ames by way of East Des Moines and Grinnell, performing at churches in Ames and Rockwell City, with receptions and fanfare. Deacon Burgoin and Aunt Hattie helped keep peace. more peanut mischief tickled the trip. The troupe faced routing changes for Churdan and a Grand Junction connection, ending with a restless ride and a late restaurant hunt.
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Central
Bailey
Cara
Monroe
Geraldine
Grace
Marie
Luella
Minnie
Maude
Orpha
Ruth
Libbie
Churchill
Guy’s
Glee Club
Ames
Dr. Bailey
East Des Moines
Northwestern
Prof. Bailey
Grinnell
Arthur Burgoin
Deacon
Baptist Church
Ma”’ Bailey
Hattie
Rockwell City
Edna
Adelaide
Professor Sadler
Mary
Opera House
Merna
Cecil
Glee Club Trip Ends After Successful Rail Tour
After two hours wait at Grand Junction, the Des Moines Glee Club traveled to Rippey for a concert. A late electrical alarm reduced Rippey turnout, but the train concert drew praise from passengers and the trip ended with a profitable, social success.
Hand of Death claims A B Van Zee at 43 near Pella
A B Van Zee aged 43 died Friday at 11 30 a m after months with facial cancer. He lived four miles southeast of Pella. Funeral services were held at his home Monday at two o'clock conducted by Rev Beckering, with burial in Porterville cemetery.
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A. B. van Zee
Pella
Beckering
Porterville
Death of Gerrit Van Zante in Leighton
Gerrit Van Zante aged 18 years 8 months died at home four miles west of Leighton on Friday May 10 after typhoid fever and peritonitis. He and his brother Peter had fallen ill a month earlier. Gerrit’s death followed a funeral held Sunday with large turnout. The family thanks supporters and expresses consolation in faith as they mourn.
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Gerrit
H. G. van Zante
Leighton
Peter
Crum and Kerr Wed in Knoxville Home Ceremony
Herman Crum of this city married Mies Gladys Kerr who lives a few miles south of Knoxville. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s home. The bride is an accomplished teacher and the groom is a popular Star Garage mechanic. They will reside in the Sjaardema property in west Pella after arriving today.
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Herman Crum
Mies Gladys Kerr
Knoxville
Star
Pella
Sjaardema
West
Ramsey Family Hosts 74th Birthday Celebration
Last Friday afternoon Mrs. Geo. Ramsey entertained about 60 elderly guests at her home to honor her father G. Ver Ploeg turning 74. The gathering featured socializing, reminiscing, singing psalms, and refreshments, with attendees enjoying a very delightful afternoon.
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Geo. Ramsey
G. Ver Ploeg
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Weather Report
Metors
RHE
Aschenbrenner
Hall
Mann
College
C. A
Lake Geneva
Sadler
Philo
Philos
Dr. Beyl
Roy Vander Linden
Janella Thomassen
Horace Buckingham
Henry Kuyper
Gerrit Vogelaar
Will Brunin
George Lankelma
Gerard Goenelin
Ladies Glee Club Trip
Chardan
Iowa Falls
Churdan
Hazel Westervelt
Jefferson City
Grand Junction
Rippey
Harry Porter
Hand OF Death
van Zee
Crum—Kerr
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