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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
4
A historic tale sets pioneers in Oklahoma Territory who founded Troy and taxed land value as it grew. A stranger arrives with an Indian deed demanding rent, prompting settlers to abandon the town. They relocate with their most valuable asset, the land’s value, leaving behind honest government and property. Packages for prisoners of war are limited and censored.
In a stirring appeal Marshalltown Times-Republican warns temperance supporters that careless voting could derail thirty years of effort toward federal prohibition. It urges voters to examine candidates, pledge support, and cast ballots in four days to ratify the amendment, warning failure means resistance continues.
American prisoners of war in Germany may receive and send letters money orders and valuables parcels up to 11 pounds for international mail free from postal duties. Address to the prisoner with rank and camp if known and include Prisoner of War Mail via New York and sender’s address. One parcel post package monthly. additional items tied to kin will be forwarded or held in New York pending contact.
Washington May 28 The German War Code teaches destroying private property evacuating regions terrorizing civilians deporting for forced service to aid the enemy and building fortifications. Professors Scott and Garner compare it with British French and American manuals and warn of lasting international distrust and penalties after the war.
A compact quotation credits Phillips Brooks with the line about self representation and bearing hardships. The fragment reflects a moral sentiment urging inner steadiness and personal integrity in the face of adversity.
The eighth grade graduates listed include Marion Kuiken Dick Van der Ploeg John Arthur Visser Ray Fox and others with eligibility to enter high school next year. Athletic honor players include Captains Ed Schreiner Walter Butts John Rillihan Harold Ver Steeg and others across football basketball and baseball.
Lieut. Dr. C. I. Welch writes his father from Rochester recounting a Belgian family adopting two boys with amputated hands and sterilization describing German atrocities. He asserts such reports amid denial of war crimes in the nation.
The Army Ordnance Department reports it has met demands for overseas shipment of American troops. Every infantryman boards ships with a complete U S Model 1917 rifle set and full mess gear. Tonnage limits shipments though, with artillery and machine guns already in France to meet current needs.
Mortuary note for B H Van Spanckeren of Pella Iowa age 57 dies at home on Liberty street after diabetes long illness. He served as cashier of Citizens National Bank since its founding and helped organize the bank. Survived by wife three sons Bernhardt Henry Warner and two daughters Mrs A W Leland Elizabeth. Also brother John and sisters Mrs L Reeink and Mrs Henry Welle. Funeral at home conducted by Rev Robert Carroll with interment Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs B H Van Spanckeren and her children thank friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during their bereavement. Special thanks for the beautiful flowers offered at the funeral.
John Veenschoten died at his home east of Pella on Sunday May 26 1918 at 11 30 a m following a period of ill health due to heart failure. He was 75 years 11 months and 2 days old and is survived by a son Anne and two daughters Mrs G Van Zante of Pella and Minnie at home. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at two o clock with interment at Van Damselaar cemetery east of town.
Mrs. Jacob Vander Leest died at her brother-in-law G Van Houweling home east of Pella at 3 00 am Sunday May 26 1918 aged 68 years months and 18 days from a stroke suffered three days earlier She leaves four sons and two daughters Funeral services were held at the First Christian Reformed church at 1 30 pm Wednesday May 29 Interment at
Morning sermon titled The Things Which Are Immutable Eternal and evening sermon The Two Wis dons address topics of atonement and peace The schedule lists Sunday school Epworth League Bible lectures and youth meetings with prayer and Bible study midweek Pastor Robert Carroll extends a cordial invitation to worship and participation
Rev H M Bruin leads Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 45 with solo by Mrs Liggett. Evening service 7 30 with male quartette and sermons The Light and the Truth and Waiting an Answer. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Memorial Day 1 30 pm services in Pella churches per presidential proclamation English service at Second Reformed Holland language at First Reformed First Christian Reformed also hosting services.
A barn owned by Tom Swank near the Parker bridge burned early Friday morning after a lightning strike. Swank was enroute to town with hogs but was stopped by a neighbor after family telephoned. No livestock losses reported, extent of other property damage unclear.
Burton Russell of Adel Iowa a non partisan candidate for District Judge in Iowa's Fifth District. He earned a law degree from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor practiced seventeen years before the Supreme Court and is known for success in numerous cases. He lives with his wife and three children owns home and farm near Adel and has served as deputy county attorney.
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