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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1921
Page
4
The Pella Hallowe'en celebration showcased orderly festivity with a city program run by the Chamber of Commerce led by H. P. Van Gorp. A parade, staged events, and an American Legion volunteer group kept streets clear while participants enjoyed a platform program and pavement dance with an orchestra.
College Notes reviews performances by Central College students including the Ladies Quartette at the Mulder installation, a pep meeting praised by Harold Klein and Gertrude Van Howling, and the Glee Club birthday tribute to Nichlas Gossel. It also notes plans for the Ladies Auxiliary Pageant Hiawatha, violin duets by Colyn and De Vries, and faculty artists Mrs Hoffman and Prof Woodford.
A simple but impressive wedding at the home of Rev and Mrs S Vander Werf on 112 W 10th St. saw Miss Cora Vander Werf wed Mr Kryn Kalkman of Holland Mich. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father with Wm Van Kersen assisting. The couple will honeymoon in Grand Rapids.
Notice that a last will and testament for G Brouwer is filed in Stapion County Iowa. The will will be examined in the November 1921 term of the District Court in Knoxville with a public bearing on the 29th day of November 1921. Interested parties may appear. Walter Kester, Clerk of District Court. Knoxville Iowa. October 22 1921. October 27 November 3 10.
Daily devotional notes detailing biblical verses for each weekday from Sunday to Saturday. Includes reflections on seeking guidance, overcoming evil with kindness, giving generously, secret prayer, guarding thoughts, and living by virtuous standards with cited scriptures.
Kellogg school defeated Pella for the second time this season on Central College field. The game started rough due to Pella fumbles allowing Kellogg to score in the first quarter and again in the third. Pella steadied and drove across twice in the second and fourth quarters. Neither team could convert on goal kicks.
An advertisement promotes The Youth's Companion 1922 issues as uplifting reading that fosters duty, ambition, and resilience. It lists subscription options including 62 issues for 2.50, remaining 1921 issues, a 1922 home calendar, and bundled offers with McCall's Magazine and The Pella Chronicle.
A delegation from the American Legion Post of Pella asked the county board for funds to support a memorial building. The board contributed 13 500, more than doubling the post’s funds. The grant likely comes from a common county fund used for monuments, possibly the Knoxville monument source. The project now seems assured for next year, inviting further local contributions.
The West Amsterdam School hosted a pie supper where Miss Marie Roorde’s teacher led a successful program. The event showcased well managed drills by younger pupils and featured decorations by district children. Misses Alice Van Lint and Dora Roorda supported the event.
Dixon Nebraska notices a testimonial about Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a health tonic for young women. A Mrs Eng praises the product for strengthening during adolescence and recommends its use. The ad urges readers to consult their local druggist for tablets or liquid and to write to the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York for confidential medical advice.
The article notes a lively program with minstrel acts as a fitting climax. Delco Light Co of Pella provided room and exterior lighting for the event. Gerrit Vanden Berg is noted for a rising vote, and there is mention of efforts to install Delco lighting on their farm. Gus De Wit, recently paralyzed, is slowly recovering and has been able to wait up briefly in recent days.
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