High School Comic Opera Delightful Night of Music
The high school presented a comic opera last Friday with Mit as music, directed by Miss Kreger and Prof. Alberts. Bert Vander Ploeg led as Tom Blake the inventor with clear singing, while Tillie Berends and Anna Case impressed audiences. The show featured numerous performers including Wilma Vander Linden, Freda Car enter, Delwin DeHaan, and Connie Ver Ploeg, backed by a capable orchestra led by Tunis Kempkes. The troupe earned praise for harmony and hard work reflecting pride in the school’s arts program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Miss Kreger
Prof. Alberts
Bert Vander Ploeg
Tom Blake
Lee Lautenbach
Frances Vander Linden
Freda Carenter
Fred Lautenbach
Freda
Doc
Delwin DeHaan
Jimmy Squabsa
Tillie Berends
Anna Case
Edison
Tile
Tillie
Wilma Vander Linden
Harriet Frush
Maragret Vander Vort
Lucile Plette
Alma Rietveld
Mabel Berends
Mallie
van Skike
Cora Groet
Fred van Doornincx
Robert Vander Waal
Fred Dyxstra
Charles DeBoer
Captain Kid
Blue Beard
Connie Ver Ploeg
Kreger
Misa Hlste
Franklin
Central College Board Meeting Highlights Progress
The Board of Trustees met in regular session with ministers and laymen attending from outside. They approved the work of the executive committee faculty and students and raised salaries for teachers and the financial agent. A campaign for funds for a new boys dormitory was discussed for summer 1925. The prospect of a new gymnasium pleased the board and future major meetings may align with Commencement week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
U Sion
South Dakota
Local Baseball Season Opens With Bussey Clash
The town braces for the opening baseball game of the season against Bussey at the athletic field this Friday at 3:30. Manager R. K. Hamilton leads the club with Captain Mark Rillahan and Treasurer W. H. Vander Ploeg among the officers. The team has practiced hard and local players from Pella are expected to provide solid support, promising an enthusiastic crowd and on time start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bussey
R. K. Hamilton
Mark Rillahan
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Pella
Joe Boyd
Mr. Hamilton
Energy Fuel Company announces coal quality pledge
Hugo Kuyper and James Verhey announce the new Energy Fuel Company will supply only high grade coal at fair prices. They refuse to compromise quality for cost and invite customers to order via the Pella Plumbing & Heating Company office or call 192.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Energy Fuel Company
Pella Plumbing & Heating Company
Hugo Kuyper
James Verhey
MR YOUNG RETURNS TO PELLA CHRONICLE WORK
A. Young returned to Pella this week after enlisting in the Army Quartermaster’s department last year. He resumes with the Chronicle next issue, saying he feels better and expects to make the paper improved and stronger. The piece notes French farm ownership figures.
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W. A. Young
Quartermaster's Department of the Army
Pella
The
Chronicle
Memorial Day Activities Planned by Grand Army
Memorial Day program details for May 30 with Grand Army veterans and ladies inviting participation. Morning graves decoration under Civil War soldiers. Afternoon parade forms at Webster school led by F M Frush. events at Old Central building, Webster school, and square with band, speeches by F N Byram and Lieut. Dick Van Zante. Memorial sermon next Sunday at First Reformed church by Rev J Wesseling.
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Grand Army
Old City Hall
Old Central
College
M. J. Hoffman
H. W. Pietenpol
Webster School
F. M. Frush
G. A. R. and Ladies
Main Street
Washington Street
Broadway
Franklin
America
Rev. Ward
F. M. Flush
F. N. Byram
Dick van Zante
H. M. Bruins
2D Reformed Church
G. F. Sadler
J. Wesseling
McWilliams
Cap McWilliams Joins Kuyper Lumber Co in Pella
Cap Mark McWilliams, former director of athletics at Central College before Army service, accepts a position with Kuyper Lumber Co. and will reside in Pella. He is described as likeable, with strong character and hustle, expected to boost the company’s efficiency and business reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark McWilliams
Kuyper Lumber Co
Pella
Central College
Mack
Railroad loss under government control sparks worker’s claim
A Pere Marquette shopman from Grand Rapids criticizes government ownership blaming staffing surges for air brake testing and packing changes. He argues extra hands may improve car condition but calls for explanation of the transfer of nine roads to government control and later to a receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette
Grand Rapids
Soe
Smith Tires Are Good Tires
A reader praises the quiet clear ad for Smith Tires amid flashy claims. The writer notes the simple declaration good tires brings calm conviction and asks when others will value restrained, self-respecting advertising.
Our Boys in the Service Bring War News from home
Local notes report Gerard M. Gosselink arriving at Camp Mills New York May 18 and several sailors and soldiers from Pella Iowa on furlough or abroad. Lester Welle Navy musician now first class petty officer on the transport Von Steuben sails to France again. family updates include a brother in motor transport and a widowed mother awaiting return. Russell Van Zante returns from France just as his mother dies, a note on camaraderie. Ver Steeg and Brand donate 125 to Les Welle for a saxophone to be used in the Criterion orchestra.
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Gerard M. Gosselink
Camp Mills
New York
Pella Voxs
Des Moines Register
Pella
Hun
Lester Welle
United States Navy
von Steuben
Old Kronprinz
France
Dave
United States Motor Transport Company
John van Veen
Sam van Hemert
Freeman
Lankelma
Henry Ver Steeg
Rube Brand
Les Welle
Les
Criterion Orchestra
Church Services And Sermons In Area Churches
Rev Decker of Cleveland will preach at the church next Sunday at 10 am and 2 pm Baptist Church Professor Heematra will preach at the Baptist church both morning and evening next Sunday Pastor Carroll improving at Second Reformed 930 Sunday school 1045 morning worship Music Anthem Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord Sermon Memorials 700 O B Society meeting 800 evening Worship Music Anthem Cantata Nomino by the pastor Hope and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Decker
Cleveland, D
T Church
Second Reformed
H. M. Bruina
O. B. Society
State Meeting Won High Praise
Seven hundred fifty Iowa businessmen left Des Moines after the first Iowa business congress praised for fostering greater cooperation among bankers farmers and retailers. Speakers warned against prewar conditions and urged a business as usual approach while stressing national reconstructions plans. Major General Leonard Wood and war correspondent Carl Ackerman highlighted the program from Des Moines Chamber of Commerce led by Ralph Faxon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Business Congress
John J. Arnold
First National Bank of Chicago
Mississippi Valley
St. Paul
Frank J. Pollay
Information and Education Service
U. S
Department of Labor
Europe
Germany
E.G. Quanne
Government Farm Loan Bank
McMahon
Greater Iowa Association
Carl Ackerman
Ralph H. Faxon
F. R. Gambell
Building Lot For Sale Near Pavement Corner Lot
Building lot located half block from pavement on east and south streets with an alley on the north. Water and sewer in street paid for. Corner lot with no buildings. Price and contact: $700, see H. H. Sadler at the Chronicle office. Pavement planned along east side next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Sadler
Chronicle
Real Estate Deals in Northwest Pella and Nearby Areas
H Vos buys Van Dyke property in northwest Pella as the Pella Candy Kitchen changes hands. Emett Awtry builds a six room bungalow on old Awtry farm north of Skunk River Elsworth. G H Gosselink moves to Pella after purchasing Gambell residence on Broadway. The Dieleman Van Zante deal sells the Tice estate farm of about 300 acres northeast of Pella for 326 per acre to John Van Vilet and John Van Hemert.
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H. Vos
van Dyke
Pella
H. Viersen
J. P. Klein
Emett Awtry
Awtry
Skunk River
Elsworth
Richardson
Ella
Arie Elyn
Broadway
Lincoln School
Arle Schilder
Dieleman & van Zante
Tice
John van Vilet
John van Hemert
Next Meeting Commercial Club
Members of the Chamber of Commerce will meet in the old City Hall for a business session at 8:00 o clock Friday evening. Several matters of importance are to be brought before the meeting and it is urged that all members attend. Plans are being made for a later social gathering to open the new club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Old City Hall
Ladies’ Federated Club and Entertainment Committee
Chamber
Memorial service march for Civil War veterans
Civil War veterans plan a memorial next Sunday May 25 at First Reformed church. All soldiers and sailors of the late war will gather at the American Hotel at 10 15 a m in uniform to escort the veterans to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Bakker Home Fire On East Franklin Street
Fire crews responded to a roof blaze at T. T. Bakker’s East Franklin Street home caused by chimney sparks. Minor damage occurred but Bakker thanked the many visitors who came Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Bakker
East Franklin Street
Bakker
Why Treat the Spine in Osteopathy says spinal cord impacts all organs
Georgia Chalfont explains why spine treatment matters in osteopathy. The spinal cord controls sensation, motion, and nutrition for organs from the heart to the brain. While not all disease stems from spinal issues, spinal adjustment aids curable conditions, with hygiene, diet, and hydrotherapy supporting care.
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Mr, Young
Byram
van Zante
Capt. McWilliams
Pell
Live Forever
Rockaway
Ne Plus Ultra
Smith
Christian Endeavor World
Peter van Houweling
Navy
Virginia
Glen Nuby
Russell van Zante
First
Christian Reformed
Commercial Club
City Hall
Georgia Chalfont
D. C
Fowler Tet
Rabisson
Omen
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