Big Red Cross Demonstration Parade in Pella Town
The Big Red Cross parade drew broad town attendance on Saturday evening to boost war work and the upcoming fund canvass. Leaders included F M Frush and Dr Fultz with bands from Pella and Otley, vehicle tributes from Garden City Feeder Co or its workers, and floats highlighting Red Cross relief efforts. Soldiers home from Camp Dodge joined, with Gary Vogelaar and others in drills. Otley Band’s concert followed, directed by Prof A P Kuyper. Des Moines real estate man J B Weede delivered a brief, pointed address after a late arrival.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Society
F. M. Frush
Pella
Fultz
Sadler
Ed van van Zante
Pella Red Cross
Garden City Feeder Co
Otley
Ladies’ Circle
Feeder Co
Red Cross Fund
Camp Dodge
Rock Island
Main
Franklin
Ambulance Corps
Gary Vogelaar
Joe Porter
Lou Thomassen
Martin Paardekooper
Connie Muilenburg
Arthur Donai
A. P. Kuyper
Summit Township
J. B.weede
Des Moines
County Agents Meet to Lecture on Farming and Stock Raising
County agent T Ralph Miner will lecture at area school houses next week on farming and stock raising. Meetings at Bunker Hill May 28 Sand Ridge May 29 Valley 3 miles southeast of town May 30 begin 8 PM. Ladies welcome to attend all meetings. T D Tice manager.
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T. Ralph Miner
Bunker Hill
Sand Ridge
Valley
S. E
T. D. Tice
Notice to settle debts with Mrs Aschenbrenner by June first
Those indebted to Dr Carl Aschenbrenner are asked to settle with Mrs. Aschenbrenner at his office before June 1st. This public notice directs timely payment and identifies key names and deadline.
Senior class presents As a Woman Thinketh play
The senior class staged a well received production As a Woman Thinketh depicting a Weeden family troubled by nagging. A Hindu Seer guides Mrs Weeden to use the subconscious mind and the family improves though the seer is a fake. Miss Glenaere Grandman coached the show. Graduation exercises follow with Professor Shimek delivering the address.
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Weeden
Glenaere Grandman
Shimek
the State University
Red Cross Quota Oversubscribed in Pella Area
The Pella Chapter of the American Red Cross reports district quotas totaling 6483.27 with a net minimum of 4100, oversubscribing by nearly 60 percent. H P Van Gorp thanks volunteers and committees for their faithful work in achieving the record.
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Plainview
Pella
Peoria
Sandridge
Bunkerhill
Battle Ridge
Silver Grove
Amsterdam
Pleasant Grove
Valley
Porterville
Rock Island
Pella City
Polk
Summitt
American Red Cross
H. P. van Gorp
Noted Picture Coming at Elite Theatre in Pella
Mr. Geo L Hoffman manager of the Elite Theatre announces a Monday June 3 showing of the noted picture A Man Without a Country at his house. Proceeds beyond expenses go to the Red Cross, with Hoffman providing popular shows for the community.
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Geo. L. Hoffman
Elite
Red Cross
Hoffman
Pella
Dr Gray to Lecture at Pella Chautauqua May 27
Dr John A Gray returns from France and will speak at the Pella High School Auditorium on May 27, recounting life with down-and-out men in New York City. All invited and asked to bring an offering to cover meeting expenses.
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John A. Gray
New York City
Pella
Domestic Science Exhibit At Local High School
An exhibit of work by two domestic science classes is on display in the H. B building this week. It began yesterday and can be viewed this Friday afternoon and Friday evening. All class work is shown, and the notice invites more people to see what is being done in this subject at the high school.
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H. 8
Commencement Week at Central College in Pella
Commencement activities conclude with a multi day program at the First and Second Reformed churches and the high school. President Hoffman delivers the sermon on Hebrews, a Y M C A address follows, a Conservatory concert, and senior class programs. Declamatory contests, a farewell chapel, and the inauguration reception mark the ceremonies alongside a banquet attended by community members and alumni.
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First Reformed Church
Hoffman
Board of Trustees
Jordan Hall
Y. M
John H. Raven
D. D
New Brunswick
N. J
Third Reformed Church
Conservatory of Music
Sadler
Keables
Philo-Alethian Hall
Bouma
van Zee
Duiker
Second Reformed Church
Dunn Cottage
Gymasium
B. F. Brinkman
R. R. Beard
Bert Baron
F. M. Frush
Janella Thomassen
Pella
More Men Called to Camp May 25 in Marion County List
The Knoxville Journal reports 20 Marion county youths were sent to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, with an order for 45 more to go May 25. The corrected list includes Gerrit Van Wardhuizen Pella and many others from Pleasantville Bussey Tracy Knoxville and nearby towns, among them Ells and Snelson, with several from Columbia Evansville and Ames.
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Knoxville Journal
Marion County
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Gerrit K. van Wardhuizen
Pellawm
Rodgers
Pleasantville
Jno
L. Vander Linden
Bussey
Malcom McKinzle
Marysville
Tennis DeBont
Webster
Henry Schurer
Cordova
Earl V. Smith
Blakesburg
Anne DeGeest
Pella
Chester M. Comer
Oliver S. Hyslope
Cornelius Schimmel
Tracy
Walter F. Bruere
Henry Maassen Doone
Clift Lyons
Lionel W. D. Saunders
Knoxville
Pearl Bingeman
Lovilia
Levi R. Anderson
Charles C. Gulli
Charles Mays
Harold Sack
Charles W Rinehart
Art Buwalda
Shelby M. Jacobs
Melcher
Charles C. Duncan
Columbia
Harry W. Smith
Evansville
Ind
Lloyd M. Smith
Henry W. Ferguson
Carl G. Bath
Hamilton
Richard Holse
Ames
Joseph Milledge
Leo D. Belknap
Edward Caffrey
Memorial Day Observance Changes Under Proclamation
Memorial Day services Thursday May 30 will follow the presidential proclamation. Activities include cemetery visits at 10:00 a.m. and church services 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A 4:00 p.m. gathering in the city park features speakers Rev. J. Wessellink and Rev. G. G. Haan with music by the Pella City Band and Male Choral Club. A patriotic pageant at 8:00 p.m. at the high school. Flowers donated byMay 20 to Puncture Proof Retread Tire Co. Rev. Robert Carroll delivers the Memorial sermon May 26 at the Baptist church.
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G. A. R. Ladies’ Circle
H. J. Vanden Berg
Pella City Band
J. Wesselink
H. M. Bruins
G. G. Haan
America
Robert Carroll
G. van de Kamp
City Council Meeting Deliberates Slough Filling Plan
Tuesday council debated filling a private slough at Mrs. Visser’s property near Independence and East First Streets. Officials eyed private tile drainage versus city sewer extension, referred the matter to committee, while approving a city sewer attachment for a canning factory and levying a $125 stoppage fee. April electric report shows $1875.80 receipts and $1479.08 expenses with four new customers. Polling places for June 3 primary set, Fourth ward to use Auto Service Co. office. police appointments discussed with no definite picks unless required by law.
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C. Visser
Independence
East First Streets
Electric Department
John Ulrich
Auto Service Co
President Signs Bill Enforcing New Draft Registration
Washington reports President Wilson signed a bill requiring all men who turned 21 since the first selective service enrollment to register. Enrollment day is set for June 5, and about twenty two thousand Iowans are expected to register under the new draft regulations.
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Washington
Wilson
Quilt Brings Money for Red Cross Donation
The Pella Red Cross Chapter thanks Sunshine Mission Circle for 70 dollars. Receipts are one dollar per quilt square and ten cents per name on the quilt. It is on display in Stubenrauch's drug store window and may be donated to the Red Cross at a future auction.
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Pella
DeReus Party Buses to Camp Dodge Faces Breakdowns
Mr and Mrs A P DeReus and Rube Brand visited Harry DeReus at Camp Dodge on Thursday. They suffered a puncture and blowout en route to Des Moines and a rear axle break at Camp Dodge. They returned by train Friday morning with Rube delivering the car after rain delayed departure. Harry is slated for transfer from Camp Dodge to a southern camp this week.
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A. P. DeReus
Rube Brand
Camp Dodge
Harry DeReus
Des Moines
DeReus
Harry 4A
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Hesselink
Haan
Smith
Lankelma
Hendricks
Enos Heeren
Johann Schmidt
Walter Halbert
Japan
Schmidt
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