Local School Notes Highlight 26 Graduates
The Baccalaureate Sermon will be delivered by Rev. J. W. Bailey at First Reformed Church on Sunday evening June 1. Commencement follows Thursday June 6 in the Auditorium with a class program. Junior-Senior reception was held at H. Rietveld’s Friday, then a banquet at the Baptist church. Seniors presented plays Every Mouth and The Depot Lunch Counter to a full house. Alumni planning a class of 1913 reception in the Auditorium Monday night next week, featuring a Farce Fan in a School Room. The graduating class comprises twenty-six students, fourteen boys and twelve girls, the largest in school history, including Joseph W. Dvyu, Leonard M. Braam, Will H. De Gooyer, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bailey
First Reformed Church
H. Rietveld
Baptist Church
Depot
High School Alumni Association
T. Kempkes
Ordinance Defining City Clerk Duties in Pella Iowa
Ordinance No 120 fixes duties of the city clerk and sets a 300 dollar annual salary with ten cent per 100 words for transcripts to nonofficers. It requires annual publication of the citys financial condition and repeals conflicting ordinances. Adopted May 27, 1913 by Mayor H F Johnson, City Clerk A C Kuyper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
H. F. Johnson
Businessmen Agree to Close On Memorial Day
A petition signed by leading business and professional men of the city requests closing all business houses from 1 to 5 PM on Memorial Day. The circulated piper calls for observance by merchants and stores to honor the holiday with a mid afternoon shutdown.
Weather Report 1918 May 21 27 by Ver Steg
The weather bulletin from May 21 to May 27, 1918, is reported by John H. Ver Steg, Cooperative Observer for the Weather Bureau. It records daily conditions, temperatures, precipitation, and notable trends influencing local agriculture and climate records. The notice serves as a period summary from a U S Department of Agriculture weather network observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Steg
The
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Amateur or Professional Penn Central Debate Sparks Ink
The Oskaloosa Globe quotes sharp dispute from the Chronicle on Penn Central basketball and Beach the Mahacka county product now with Penn college. The piece questions eligibility and calls Penn’s actions unprofessional while noting Beach’s rise from Oskaloosa to New Haven with prior drafts by Detroit and Providence.
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Oskaloosa Globe
Chronicle
Pellaites
Globe
Beach
Penn
Nce
Mahacka County
Okalooga High School
Penn College
Doe
Oskaloosa Herald
Walker Beach
Oskaloosan
Central Association
Illinoia
Central College
Oskaloosa
New Haven
Conn
Detroit
Providence
Penn Jetea
Pella City Council Ends Session With Grants And Orders
The Pella city council met in regular session with mayor and all members present. Petitions included refund of $59.57 in taxes on city property, and $60 donation to improve certal via Great White Way Association. Actions covered grading, painting for damage from smoke stacks, hose purchase, chimney inspections, paving petition approval, and sidewalk and street work. Memorial Day movement noted with adjusted postal deliveries.
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A. Waechter
Pella
Great White Way
Certal
van Vark
Ed Porter
Committee On Fire Department
City Electrician
Trea
van Zante Bros
Commercial Association
Grante
North
Editor of Monroe Mirror Dead After Illness
John Vandermast longtime owner and publisher of the Monroe Mirror died at his Monroe home on Thursday May 22 after a prolonged pneumonia illness. He leaves a widow and two sons John Quigley and Joseph Walter of Buffalo. The funeral was held Sunday at the Monroe M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vandermast
Monroe Mirror
Monroe
Mr. Vandermast
the Mirror
J. Vandermast
Holland
The
Blade
Pelle
John Quigley
Joseph Walter
Buffalo, Y
M. E Church
Camp Fire Girls Organize In The City
The Camp Fire Girls organization begins in the city under Mrs G F Sadler leadership. It is a national movement with local groups called Camp Fires for girls over twelve under female guardianship. The aim is outdoor activity focusing on improvement and fun, with about forty girls showing interest.
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G. F. Sadler
Boy Scouts
Great Hog Sale Preview at Otley Stock Farm
Last week J Vander Werf delivered hogs at Otley including a 26 month old boar weighing around 260 lb. Dirk Freeken notes the hog could have been 200 lb heavier. Bred by A Kool, Kool plans 30 fall boars from the same stock. All by Big Victor's Improver and Jumbo, two of Iowa’s largest hogs. Visit October 10 for a public sale of hogs.
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J. Vander Werf
Otley
Dirk Freeken
A. Kool
Kool
Big Victor
Iowa
Senior Chapel and Commencement Concert Details
Tuesday morning chapel featured scripture read by Mrs. Beyl and prayer by Mr. Huxford. Mr. Hamilton gave a talk on talent. Miss Edna Webster and the 13 Male Quartette performed. Eight seniors received credit. Students attended the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra in Oskaloosa on Monday. Commencement Concert set for Monday evening, June 9 at 8 15. Dr. Bey returned Tuesday and may be back in school next year Herman Bey.
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Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Oskaloosa
Bey
K P's Attention Special Meeting Announcement
A notice states a special meeting next Tuesday June 3rd at 8:00 p.m. for Work In first degree with social afterwards. By order of O C.
Big Picnic Idea For Pella Boosts White Way Plans
An enthusiastic gathering of the commercial association and citizens met at K. P. Hall to invite the Iowa White Way Association to hold its annual picnic in Pella. A $500 pledge was quickly raised to cover anticipated expenses, with potential increases as more canvassing follows. Committees were formed to arrange entertainment for both the picnic and a Marion County Medical Association meeting on June 12. The effort aims to promote the city as a key hub in Marion County and along the Great White Way.
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Commercial Association
K. P. Hall
Iowa White Way Association
Pella
Des Moines
Davenport
Council Bluffs
the Commercial Association
Marion County Medical Association
Alumni Meeting Planned by Pella High School Alumni
The Pella High School Alumni Association schedules an annual celebration in the auditorium on Monday evening June 2 at 8 o'clock. The program features a farce titled Herr Spitzenburger's school, orchestra music and impromptu speeches by old graduates. Refreshments will be served and full attendance is urged. tickets available at Puritan Drug Co.
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Pella High School Alumni Association
Herr Spitzenburger
Puritan Drug Co
Beautiful Flags for Memorial Day Drive
The Second Annual Flag Week runs May 20 to 30 with thousands of American flags to be distributed for Memorial Day. Order a flag prepaid with a subscription to The Daily Register and Leader or The Evening Tribune by sending $1.40 for 8 or 6 months respectively.
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the Register and Leader and Evening Tribune
Daily Register and Leader
Evening Tribune
Pe Moines
Iowa
Central College baseball suffers two losses in southeastern Iowa
The Central College team traveled to Fairfield to face Parsons College on Thursday, losing 4 to 3 after a tied ninth. On Friday at Mt. Pleasant they were shut out 8 to 0 by Iowa Wesleyan. Jordan pitched well for Central, but Wesleyan proved stronger. a return game with Wesleyan is set for next week.
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Central College
Southeastern Iowa
Parsons College
Fairfield
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Parsons
Jordan
Central
Wesleyan
Annual Junior Senior Banquet Held At Local Home
Seventy seniors and juniors gathered Friday at the H. Rietvelt home for a Junior-Senior Banquet. Prizes awarded for infancy photo guessing, then a trek to Baptist church vestry for a menu of fruit, chicken croquettes, salads, and ice cream. Toasts followed with reflective speeches. Afterward, guests secured entertainment at Kozy theater. decorations reflected maroon gray for seniors and orange black for juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rietvelt
Casper Lautenbach
Mies Adele van Drimmelen
the Baptist Church
Lester Welle
Joseph Bogaard
Will van Sittert
Marion LaCocq
Will de Gooyer
Enticed Away and Beaten Near Howell Station
Friday night near Howell station Donai was invited into a buggy by Phill Schell Niel Koopman and a man named Smith. He left about $100 with the Howell agent then was beaten and dumped at the platform. Smith later filed charges in Pella. Trial was set but dismissed for lack of evidence as Schell failed to appear and could not be subpoenaed. Mrs Smith testified Schell searched Donai after the beating and the incident is seen as a plan to steal the money. Other defendants may face court defense.
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Harry
Smith
Pella
Donai
H.F. Johnson
Shinn
Schell
Knoxville
Central College 60th Commencement Schedule Detailing Events
Central College outlines the Sixtieth Annual Commencement from June 6 to June 11. Events include tennis tournaments, Jubilee programs, sermons, vesper services, Y M C A and Y W C A addresses, declamation contests, field meets, music concerts, farewell chapel, trustee meetings, debates, senior class exercises, alumni reunion, academy graduation, and the commencement day on June 11 with a keynote by John Scholte Nollen.
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Board of
Jordan Hall
R. R. Beard
Central College
John Scholte'Nollen
Advance to the Woods advance society camp meeting
A Friday outing in the south woods featured a blazing fire and a large group of about thirty in picnic attire enjoying two ball games and flower gathering. Prof and Mrs Sadler and Miss Sorenson led the Advance Society. Clarence Hansen was elected president. After dark the group returned to Pella with serenades by faculty.
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Sol
South Woods
Advance Society
Pella
Sophomores Host Senior Class Party Tour Night
Thursday evening the Sophomores invited the Senior class to a social at the Gosselink home on Liberty Street with Prof and Mrs Sadler as chaperons. The group visited the Vander Werf home for fruit cocktail, then surprised Aunt Dinah at her cabin, enjoyed a chicken dinner and music, walked back with new partners, and ended at the Pettit Manse with ice cream and cake. The event featured Japanese lanterns, flowers, and a lively, original program.
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Gosselink
Liberty Street
Mrs. Sadler
Vander Werf
Dinah
Newree Home
Pettit Manse
Range and Stove Supplies and Repairs Offered
We supply and repair all kinds of ranges and stoves with eighteen years experience. Service available in town or country, repairs done at your home without inconvenience. All work guaranteed. Leave at the Chronicle office or phone Burkheimer and Vander Kolk, 128 Green.
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Chronicle Office
Burkheimer & Vander Kolk
Green
Kuyper Lumber Co Requests Return Of Fence Stretchers
Kuyper Lumber Co asks former customers to return ten loaned fence stretchers immediately. Patrons used them to set their fences and are needed urgently. ask that the equipment not be misused and be returned at once.
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Kuyper Lumber Co
Musical program by Bailey supervised schools delights crowd
Mrs Bailey music supervisor of the public schools staged a Thursday night program in the auditorium. The High School Chorus led with several songs while younger pupils performed a cantata The School Festival. A fair audience praised the music and congratulated Bailey on the excellent chorus and overall performance.
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Bailey
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A. C. Kuyper
Business Houses
the Weather Report
Council
P. D
College
Herman Bey
K. P
Central College Program
Literary Societies
Va. College
Reate
John
Philomathian Cup
Ladies Auxiliary Library
Department of Music
Vestry Baptist Church
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