Veterans Day Parade and Memorial Program Details
A historical newspaper item outlines a community ceremony honoring sailors and veterans. Activities include a morning march from City Hall to a cemetery with graves flowerings, 1:00 to 4:15 events at Central College and Webster school, and a park program with prayers, addresses, songs, and the presentation of fountains and cannons to the city. The line of march depends on area conditions. officials coordinate with City Band G. A. R. comrades and Ladies Circle among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland School
H. F. Johnon
St. Cecelia Club
J. A. Monkman
J. Wesselink
David Phillips
John L. Beyl
H. D. Wormhoudt
F. N. Byram
H. F. Johnson
America
B. F. Brinkman
John DeCook
R. C, Payne
Adi't
Hand of Death and Local Notices From May 1914
Mrs Gerrit VanderLinden aged 74 dies suddenly at 7 00 am Wednesday May 20 1914 of heart trouble husband four children funeral May 29 at 1 30 pm interment First Reformed cemetery Olivier Josephine infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Olivier dies May 17 1914 of whooping cough funeral Tuesday noon Van Domselaar cemetery east of town notice to farmers store entrance moved drive into Kuyper s lumber yard ad VanderPol Mrs Carrie VanVark visits friends early week
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VanderLinden
Gerrit VanderLinden
First Reformed
Olivier Josephine
Peter Olivier
Pelle
Wm. Beckering
van Domselaar
Antony and Cleopatra film at the auditorium review
Gladys M. Hamblin notes the new motion picture Antony and Cleopatra opening at the auditorium under Richard J. Horgan and Carlo Fisher. The review praises historical accuracy, lavish scenery, and vivid Egypt Rome scenes, with Octavia and Cleopatra’s intrigues, Antony’s downfall, and Octavius’ triumph.
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Vcaor
apolig.Tribune
Minnéaponday
Ays
Richard J. Horgan
Carlo Fisher
Antony and Cleopatra
Minneapolis
Mark Antony
Philippi
Egypt
Cléopatra
Gracie
Antony
Rome
Octavia
Octavius
Cleopatra
Italy
Alexandria
George Kleine
New York
New Theatre
Gladys M. Hamblin
Electric Palace
Memorial union cancels morning church service
There will be no morning service due to the union Memorial service at the Second Reformed church. Regular evening services proceed with B. P. U. at 6 45 and the preaching service at 7 45.
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Second Reformed Church
Teacher Training Class Lesson for Friday May 22 8 16 PM
A school notice outlines the final lesson of the year for the Teacher Training Class covering lessons 7 through 10 on pages 242 to 266. It praises the instructors as exceptional and notes the course has been highly beneficial for local schools and reflects on the valuable statewide college instructors involved.
Marion County Sheriff Candidate Announces Candidacy
EB Cronkhite declares self as Democratic candidate for sheriff of Marion County subject to Democratic primaries on June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Marion
EB. Cronkhite
Candidate for county recorder withdraws from race
A letter from J. B. Long announces he is not a candidate for the office of county recorder. The note indicates it is submitted to the Democratic primary on June 1 and is signed Very truly yours.
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Marion County
J. BE
Long
CONVERSE ANNOUNCES SHERIFF CANDIDACY IN MARION IA
Tracy Iowa April 15 1914 F A Converse enters the Republican race for Marion County sheriff subject to the June primary. The notice states candidacy and the financial or organizational support implied by the declaration.
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Tracy
Iowa
Honor Chronicle
Marion County
Representative announces candidacy for Democratic primary
Allen Anderson declares his candidacy for nomination as representative subject to the Democratic primary on June 1, 2012. He signs the filing asRepresentative for the record.
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Marion County
Allen Anderson
Township Clerk Candidate Seeks Democratic Support
Township clerk candidate L. Vander Street announces his run for the Democratic nomination in Lake Prairie Township. He asks for local support at the upcoming primary on June 1, with voting expected June 21-22.
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L. Vander Street
Lake Prairie Township
Lake Prairie Township Assessor Candidate Announces Bid
Govert Hackert announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Lake Prairie Township Assessor subject to the primary. June 1, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
Govert Hackert
School Notes and Commencement Plans
The report lists enrollments for Lincoln Webster and High schools with kindergarten totals. Botany class outings are noted, and Rev B F Brinkman will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at First Reformed Church on Sunday evening May 31. Commencement is set for June 4 in the Auditorium. Class plays Down in Dixie and Jones vs Jenks will be May 28. The graduating class is the largest, with 92 percent of the eighth grade entering high school and 81 percent of those graduating. Marion County sheriff candidate Chas F Anspach visited Lake Prairie Democrats urging support for June 1 election.
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Aeite Js Boye
Lincoln
Webster School
B. F. Brinkman
First Reformed Church
Dixie
Chas. F. Anspach
Marion County
Lake Prairie
Anspach
Marion
Pella Council Grants Drain Tap and Addresses Street Work
The May 14 meeting approved Buerkens petition to connect a foundry drain under Waechter property supervision, granted Goulooze a grade sidewalk on Peace Street, and endorsed park use denial for Camp Fire Girls on Memorial Day. It heard utility rate notes, licensees, and staff changes including new water sewer chief Schreiner and marshal Brom, with a remaining unresolved fee remittance for Yankee Robinson’s show.
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B. Buerkens
A. Waechter
Waechter
L. Goulooze
Peace Street
Light and Power
Water
Ewer
C. Hols
G. T. Tysseling
South Pella
Wm. Schreiner
Henry J. Brom
van Dusseldorp
Yankee Robinson
Notice to Patrons Ad for White Way Auto Co
Notice to patrons directs access to the garage via the alley from Kuyper's lumber yard with a large back door for easy entry. White Way Auto Co instructs patrons on where to drive in accessing services through the alley.
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Kuyper
Ad. White Way Auto. CO
Boy Scouts Enjoy Third Hike and Campfire Games
The three patrols hiked to Big Rock Friday night for a Nike outing. They carried grub, built a roaring fire, and played games including Messenger Hunt. After the campfire talk by the scout master they shared stories and jokes before meals. The group notes scouts often tear clothes and requests help funding scout uniforms.
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Boy Scouts
Big Rock
Nike
Central Baseball Triumph Over Still After Iowa Wesleyan Loss
Central rebounded from a hard defeat to beat Still led by VanZante and Rhynsburger. Brown fanned in a high scoring game as Central built a multi run lead, while Hannon homered for Still and VanZante pitched a fine game with twelve strikeouts. J Rhynsburger stood out in the field as Central posted the win in a sunny afternoon clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Iowa Wesleyan
Stil
Brown
VanZante
Joe
Byram
Kuyper
Brooker
Maxfield
Wheaton
Green
Hannon
Buckley
Roach
Wes
Jimmies
Williams
Rhynsburger
Short
J. Rhynsburger
Fanning
Lowe
Central Abhrepoa F.rhyneburger
Byarm
Westervelt
F.rhyneburger
P. Still Brooker
Zimmerman
McCormick
Central Bay
College Notes Recital and May Day Elections
The college notes recount a student music department recital and the May Day elections naming May Queen Sylvia Nofsinger and other royal attendants. Upcoming events include a pipe organ recital by Guy W. Churchill at the Baptist church and a Senior Day observance.
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Sylvia Nofsinger
King Rex
Clarence Hansen
Ethel Bray
Irene. Frank
Katherine Westervelt
Marguerite Yoder
Guy W. Churchill
Baptist Church
Central Advance Society Stages As You Like It
Central's amateur dramatics presented Shakespeare's As You Like It to a large audience. Miss Marguerite Tracy and Mr Clarence Hansen led Rosalind and Orlando with strong performances. Cast members included Miss Mabel Warren Mr Hallock as Celia and Oliver. Marcus Hansen as Touchstone and Peter son in dual roles drew praise. Audrey Phoebe were sung by Miss Jessie Dunn and Miss Fifield. Terlouw excelled as Duke Frederick, Churchill as the usurper. Amiens was sung by Mr Wormhoudt with others praised for acting and costumes from Cressey Wingate Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Marguerite Tracy
Clarence Hansen
Rosalind
Orlando
Mabel Warren
Mr. Hallock
Celia
Oliver
Peter‘son
Charles
Jacques DeBois
Marcus Hansen
Touchstone
Jessie Dunn
Fifield
Audrey
Phoebe
William
Sylvius
Neiswanger
Woody
Terlouw
Frederick
Churchill
Wormhoudt
Amiens
Lloyd Hillyer
Jacques
Advance Society
Barnwell
Oliver Line Cultivators Featured for Corn Farmers
In a local notice farmers are urged to inspect the OLIVER LINE cultivators at the store. The ad highlights walking riding and double row models with latest improvements. It encourages choosing the most up to date equipment to cultivate corn efficiently and with lower costs.
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Oliver
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Hand OF Death
Ad. J
Vander ‘Pol
Carrie VanVark
Friends
F. A. Converse
Chas, F. Anspach
Oter
Des Moines
Polk County
Mulvaney
Act
Cooter
the Baptist Church
Prof. McIntire
Adelaide T. Dickerman
Columbia College
South Carolina
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