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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
6
Commencement concert and senior events announced
The notes cover a June 7 commencement concert by the Ladies Glee Club and a May 30 junior piano recital by Carl A. Hillyer in the Auditorium. Also listed are summer session plans starting June 12, a May 29 30 and June 7 schedule, campus social events, and dining details. Pelican merchandise and a Seniors Banquet at the American House are noted along with faculty activities and dormitory meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman
Carl A. Hillyer
Glen Grundman
Carl Hillyer
Wedding Bells for Artie Vander Linden and Chas Dykstra
A quiet May 23 1911 wedding united Artie Vander Linden and Chas F Dykstra at the grooms parents home in Oskaloosa with Rev A McFerran officiating. The couple left for a ten day honeymoon visiting Chicago Detroit and Holland Michigan and will reside after June 1 in Keosauqua where Charlie serves as Rock Island agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Sipkema
Oskaloosa
Artie Vander Linden
Chas. F. Dykstra
A. McFerran
Dykstra
Chicago
Detroit
Holland Michigan
Maid of the Mist
Niagra Falls
Keosauqua
Charlie
Rock Island
The
Chronicle
Silver Anniversary at Van Toren Home
A Tuesday celebration at the Mr. and Mrs. Adam Van Toren home marked the silver wedding anniversary of the couple known for hosting in Pella. Guests included out of town visitors Mrs. Stall of Des Moines Mr. Berkheimer and wife of Marshalltown and Mr. and Mrs. Scott of Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam van Toren
Marshalltown
Mrs. Scott
Newton
Bank expands as new vault planned to handle growth
The Security Bank reports rapid growth this past year and is outgrowing its current fireproof vault. A new vault is being built to provide ample space for present needs and room for future business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Bank
Cut Glass Shower for Hidden Engagement Surprise
Keosauqua guest Chas Dykstra and city guest Artie Vander Linden attended a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edw S Cook. Twelve notes hid around the table announced a fictitious engagement, ending with a cut glass shower for the honored couple and a warm, festive send off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Dykstra
Keosauqua
Artie Vander Linden
Edw. S. Cook
Dr O A Young Chronic Disease Specialist Leads Iowa Per Patients
Dr O A Young’s life centers on chronic stomach liver kidney and gall bladder diseases. Testimonials claim high success. Des Moines visits note free exams and advice with modern Des Moines offices near Watrous block. Piano ad fragment ends article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Young
Iowa
Winterset
Des Moines
C. A. Young
R. C. Eviaon
Dr. C. A. Young
Sixth Avenue
Memorial Thoughts Sleep the Brave Who Sink to Rest
Memorial verses reflect on fallen soldiers honored by their country. The poem envisions spring dressing their graves as a sweeter sod, with classical cadence and solemn tribute to valor and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancy
Collins
Serious Operation For Cancer Tumour Removal
Yesterday morning Mrs. Peter Bruinekool underwent a serious operation to remove a cancerous tumour. Her condition had been grave since Monday. Dr. McCarthy of Des Moines, with Dr. Carpenter and nurse anesthetist Miss Fae Lankelma, performed the operation. She recovered well from anesthesia and is resting today, though still in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bruinekool
McCarthy
Des Moines
Dr. Carpenter
Carpenter
Fae Lankelma
Porter couple seeks Colfax cure for rheumatism trial
Marion Porter and his wife left yesterday for Colfax to try mineral water treatment. Mrs Porter has suffered rheumatism for some time, and many friends here hope for a speedy and complete cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Porter
Community notes on Friday visits and local names
A fragmentary report lists visits last Friday at multiple local homes. Mentions Siebe Poortings, Miss Gertrude Van Zante, John Wittenburg, A. T. Van Houweling from near Otley, and H. Van Ginke and his wife. Details are incomplete but indicate social calls and neighborly contact in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude van Zante
John Wittenburg
Family visits and gatherings around Otley area
The text notes Maggie and Allie Poortinga from near Otley visiting their brother Siebe Poortinga on Sunday. Mrs Otto Van Speren spent Friday with Mrs H Van Ginkel. Gerrit Wittenburg and others visited near Prairie City and Otley, with Anne Klein and Will Klein families hosting. Anni van der Kieft and daughter from Otley called on Andrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Garringa
S. Dandy
Allie ‘Poortinga
Otley
Siebe -Poortinga
Otto van Speren
H. van Ginkel
Gerrit Wittenburg
Epent
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College
Ladies _ Glee Club
Niesis
Cupid
Cotton Hall
Lettie Condiff
Esther Hanson
Mr. Bey
Queen Olives
Mints
Atha
Speer
Dykstra—Vander Linden
Sue Stella
Hes
DR. Young
Pelia
QONE
Colfax
Silver, Grove
Siebe Poortings
H. Ver Heul
A. T. van Houweling
Ley
H. van Ginke
Qaugh
Wunna
Langerak’s
Hollandsch Orchestra
Goodridge
Little
Hungary
Hildreth -Keith - Leigh
Erinhaus
Ingraham
Rolfe Botsford
Hoschna
Williams
Weekman
Cole
Gorvit ‘Vander Garde
PouLray
Yi Village
Poulteyman
W. HM U
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