Commencement Season Opens with Class Sermon and Lecture
High school commencement begins next Sunday with students preparing amid city church services. The First Reformed church will host the annual class sermon at eight o clock delivered by Rev. D O Smith of the Methodist church. Wednesday features a class lecture for graduates by Edwin A Nye of Des Moines Daily News, praised by Gov Cummins and Highland Park College president O H Longwell for his eloquence, scholarship, and character.
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First Reformed Church
0. Smith
Methodist Church
Edwin A. Nye
Des Moines Daily News
Nye
Farmer
Gov. Cummins
Des Moines
Iowa
Therfore
Albert B. Cummins
O. H. Longwell
Highland Park College
Mr. Nye
Awlays
Hy Longwells
Will
Abilig
Peter Washingtons Triumph High School Play Delights Local Audience
Friday night’s performance of Peter Washingtons Triumph by Phe Pella High School pupils impressed a full opera house. Super intendent Farmer Miss Culbertson and Miss Anderson guided the troupe with strong support from Mrs. H. D. Wormhoudt. The three act play showcased balanced talent and careful preparation, praised as far above typical home talent.
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Farmer
Culbertson
Anderson
Peter Washington
Phe Pella High School
Miss Anderson
Prof. Farmer
Local Play Praised for Strong Cast and Realistic Emotion
A local school production drew compliments for its vivid acting, with Laura Kramer delivering a powerful portrayal and Margaret Van Niewaal handling an old maid role with credit. Cast members including Lewis Kruger Harriet Rietveld Marion Gosselink Harmon Todd and others contributed well. Superintendent Farmer notes about sixty five dollars gross and hopes proceeds cover the piano debt.
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Laura Kramer
George Darrah
Harry de Reus
Margaret van Niewaal
Lewis Kruger
Harriet Rietveld
Marion Gosselink
Harmon Todd
Peter Washington
Farmer
Mrs. Vandermeulen Dies at 86 in City Home
Mrs. A. G. Vandermeulen, mother of local resident G. A. Vandermeulen, died Friday at eleven in her city home at age eighty six. Funeral services were held at the First Reformed church with remarks in Holland and English, followed by interment in Oakland cemetery. Most children were present except two sons and one Andrew in Lorimer. the community extends sympathy to the family.
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A. G. Vandermeulen
G. A. Vandermeulen
First Reformed Church
Hitler van Stigt
Holland
W. J. van Kersen
Oakland Cemetery
Vandermeulen
Henry
Harry
Lving
Andrew
Lorimer
Silver Wedding for Mr and Mrs L A Bysink
Mr and Mrs L A Bysink celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a silver wedding event in their new home tomorrow evening. They have issued invitations to friends to join the celebration.
Wanted travel assistant for rig or rail in Iowa
Gentlemen or ladies of good standing sought to travel with rig or by rail. Salary 1072 dollars per year plus expenses, paid weekly and expenses advanced. Address with stamp Tos Alexander, Pella, Iowa.
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Atamp
Tos
Ay Alexander
Pella
Towa
Memorial Services Program at Chicago University
Dr Hulbert dean of Theo logical Department will preach the memorial sermon at Baptist church Sunday May 28 at 11 am. Memorial program on May 30 includes prayers music solo readings and a cemetery procession led by the Grand Marshal with bands clergy faculty merchants students and school groups coordinating graveside decorations and dismissal. All school children are urged to bring flowers. By Order of General Committee.
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Hulbert
Chicago University
The
Baptist Church
B. F. Keables
Ballengee
America
D. C. Smith
L. G. Ballengee
Judge Nichols Returns to Belknap Case in Western Mutual Suit
Last week Judge Gamble sat for Judge Nichols, who returned Monday to take up the Belknap case against Western Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Other trials included State v Downing for rape, State v Wilson for assault with intent to murder with a not guilty verdict, and several burglary, larceny, adultery, and murder indictments. Six-month penitentiary sentences were given for burglaries, and fifteen months for larceny. Divorce and alimony actions proceeded. bond was denied in one case. The Belknap suit arising from a New York general store fire seeks payment from Western Mutual. Jury selection occupied the afternoon, with Hays & Amos and Miles guiding prosecutors and local firms defending.
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Gamble
Nichols
Belknap
Western Mutual Fire Insurance Co
State
Herman Downing
Lew. Wilson
Charles Saylor
James Blee
Near
Swan
Bert Hittle
James Martin
Hamilton
Mike Wren
Carrie L. Gardner
Roy
D. Gardner
Oaty Belknap
Hannah M. Belknap
O. E
D. C. Belknap
New York
Wayne County
Hays & Amos
Hon
Lewis’ Miles
Corydon
United States
Southern District of
Iowa
Jonhson & McVey
Des Moines
Kinkead & Mentzer
Knoxville Express
Barn struck by lightning near Sully causes losses
Charles Dykstra living four miles north of Sully saw his barn struck by lightning last Thursday. Two horses were killed and the barn with hay, feed, harness, and farm implements burned to the ground. Loss about 8600 with 8400 insured. Nearby Wm Campbell's barn also struck but did not burn. no horses were inside. Neither barn had lightning rods. A large tree in Old Settlers Park was split into splinters the same day.
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Charles Dykstra
Sully
Wm. Campbell
Lens Blom mers Marries Eyarelie Seta in City Home
Yesterday at five o'clock the marriage of Lens Blom mers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Blom mers, to Eyarelie Seta was celebrated at the Blommers home in this city. The ceremony united two families and was attended by relatives and friends.
Intimate Friends Witness Pella Couple Depart for Chicago
The couple, deeply admired in Pella, left for Chicago to reside at 404 West Mth Place. The bride, a well regarded local young woman, and the groom, brother of Geo Heeren, will begin life in a new home. Heeren holds a lucrative post with the Spanish Consul in Chicago and is a multilingual writer for foreign periodicals. The families and friends wish them a smooth path to matrimony and lasting happiness.
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Chicago
West Mth Place
Pella
Geo, Heeren
Tho Las
Mrs Isabel Welch Liter Saintly Iowa matron dies
Mrs Isabel Welch Liter, born in Morgan county Illinois, married Jonas Liter in 1848. She moved to Iowa in 1851, lived in Marion county, then Valley Junction, where she died May 12 1905. She leaves her husband six children four living, and several relatives. Funeral at Sacred Heart church May 14 with six grandsons as pallbearers. Burial in St Ambrose Des Moines.
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Isabel Welch Liter
Morgan County
Illinois
Jonas Liter
Iowa
Marion County
Valley Junction
Liter
Frank
Tom Welch
Des Moines
Welch
Portland
Oregon
Lounsbury
Pella
Pastor Called To Lead Local Baptist Church
At a business meeting the church unanimously called Rev. Henry Lewis of Minneapolis to be pastor, starting June 1. Terms of 31000 and parsonage were agreed, with his family planning to stay in Minneapolis for a couple of months. Lewis is praised as a preacher of extraordinary ability.
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The
Baptist Church
Henry Lewis
Minneapolis
Lewis
Canvass for funds to erect Science Hall exceeds goal
Official statement reports executive committee meeting where subscriptions totaled 16 207 38 dollars though 15 000 was sought. Chandler Jordan pledged 85 000 while Pella residents added 4 000 and others 83 055.60 with 1 956.60 outside pledges and 596 88 cash. City of Pella failed to apportion.
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Chandler Jordan
Pella
Garrison
Pella Plans Fourth of July Celebration Effort
Pella seeks funds for a big Fourth of July in the county seat. FD Stubenrauch and John Van der Linden are out. a meeting and committees may be formed to ensure a crowd lively event. If funds from last year plus new donations arrive, the town hopes for a large inclusive celebration.
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Stubenrauch
John van ‘der Linden
Pella
LeCocq Harness Firm Expands in Pella Iowa
F. & I. LeCocq, a noted saddlery and harness maker in Pella, expands by moving harness factory to upper floor of current building known as Brand's hall. The new 4,830 square foot space includes a painted ground floor, upgraded offices, and an elevator to service the second floor. They manufacture all leather goods in house, emphasize hand crafted quality, and plan to push buggy and harness lines to meet growing demand. The firm aims to better serve Pella and surrounding areas, reflecting progressive business spirit.
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LeCocq
Brand’s Hall
Iowa
Pella
F. & I. LeCocq
Piato Forte Rechal Recital From Harriet May Evening
A fragmentary program lists Piato Forte Rechal given by Harriet Vanspanoke on Monday evening May 2, 1949 at 7 30 with works including Banas Pathetique Op 18 No 8 and Trois Nouveaux Morceau by Arago Mosakouek Meloile performance likely by Arlo Dawe Staart He
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Harriet, Vanspanoke
Eren
Hebhioven
Thone
Tranois Vaiee
Aragon
Mosakouek
Meloile
Arlo Dawe
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Mrs
Gling, Thomassen Antorma
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