Missionary survives typhoon at sea to China voyage
Miss Leona Vander Lin den writes from the Presi dent Adams of a brutal typhoon near the China coast. She recalls sleepless nights, crashing furniture, sea water on decks, seasick and frightened passengers, and small moments of humor amid the danger. One life-boat was blown away but no major damage.
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Leona Vander Linden
Pella
China
President Adams
Manila
Japan
Mrs. Mackenzie
Kobe
Leona
Central College Leaders Attend State Teachers Convention
President J Wesselink professors Heimstra Hacke and Martha Gessel represent Central College at the state teachers convention in Des Moines Tonight a Central College dinner at the Randolph hotel will bring alumni and former students together for the event
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J. Wesselink
Heimstra, Hacke
Martha Gesselink
Central College
Des Moines
Randolph Hotel
Women’s Federated Club Meets at Mrs Mitten’s Home
The Women’s Federated Club gathered Tuesday at president Mrs J C Mitten’s home with Mrs A R Donbar and Mrs H Vander assisting. A one act play The Acid Test by Mrs W C Ver Ploeg and Mrs D C Renaud drew praise, followed by three minute talks on Liberty Household Hints and The Little Brown Church in the Vale, then singing. The next meeting will be at Mrs John Ulrich’s home with an in prepared program.
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John van Genderen
A. H. Clark
J. G. Mitten
Little Brown Church
the Vale
Little Brown
The
Vale
John Ulrich
Pella High Wins Penla 13 at Pleasantville
Pella High School defeated Pleasantville 13 to 0 after a snow delayed kickoff. Key drives featured 60 yard line plunges by Pella and a first quarter touchdown set by A Tysseling pass to R Tysseling. Despite snowy conditions, the team stayed sharp with gym work and long runs to secure the win.
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Pleasantville
Pella
New Sharon Faces A Water Shortage
New Sharon's water system draws scrutiny as the paving company reduced tank inflow to about 25 gallons per minute. Officials debate causes noting possible defective pumping or depleted wells and pledge swift action to resolve the serious shortage.
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New Sharon
Hazzard
New Sharon Star
Monroe May Lose One Of Its Railroads
The old Rock Island line between Reasnor and Monroe faces abandonment as reports say Reasnor will become the Newton Monroe branch terminal and the track torn up. Once a strong Rock Island feeder, motor transportation reduced traffic to near nothing, with right of way likely reverting to adjacent landowners.
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Monroe
Reasnor
Newton
Rock Island R. R Company
Newton-Monroe
Rock Island
Railroad Commission
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
White Pele Road
Reasner
K. D
Monroe Mirror
Bake Sale and Lunch at Holland Market Saturday
The Baptist Aid Society holds a bake sale at Holland Meat Market on Saturday November 7 starting at 9 00 a m with hot doughnuts and coffee served.
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Baptist Aid Society
Holland Meat Market
Inauguration of Dr John Wesselink at Central College
Dr John Wesselink was inaugurated as president of Central College in a ceremony led by Rev Bruins. The event included an academic procession with speakers Dr Hill and Dr Brown. Greetings came from the Reformed Church in America leaders as the address outlined four denominational functions shaping ministers, unity of education, church resources, and broader kingdom service.
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John Wesselink
Bruins
Hill
Brown
Christian College
Kingdom of God
William Bancroft Hill
D. D
General Synod
Wesselink
Board of Education
Reformed Church
Roosevelt
Church
Central College
Girls’ Glee Club
Mendelssohn
Lord
Roberts
the Father
Gounod
United States
Hilmer
Simpson College
Guise
Parsons College
W. Bode
Grundy College
McCracken
Penn College
Schnucker
New Brunswick Seminary
D. Brown
Wisconsin Memorial Academy
Henry S. Raymond
Union College
Hankamp
Hope College
Prot Hacke
State University of Town
Martin
Rutgers
R. C. Amidon
Coe College
Des Moines University
Ellsworth College
Graceland College
Grinnell College
Heidelberg University
John Fletcher College
Mission House College
Morningside College
Rutgers University
Theology Seminary of the Reformed Church
U. S. Tabor
Upper Iowa Universty
Western Union College
Pella High Edges Prairie City In Wet Rivalry
Pella High defeated Prairie City 19 to 6 in a soggy afternoon game. Weather hindered ball handling but the Pella offense showed sharper form than in prior local matchups. The long standing rivalry added significance as Pella celebrated the victory.
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Pella
Price City
Cold Weather Disrupts Halloween Parade Plans
Winter weather disrupted a Hallowe en celebration published in the Chronicle, canceling the organized school parade and program while many people in costumes gathered outdoors and enjoyed themselves as conditions allowed.
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Chronicle
City Council Meeting in Quiet Session
City council of Pella held a routine meeting with attendance limited to essential staff. The treasurer reported 45 296 66 balance after second tax installment, bills 3892 78 approved, 2500 funding bonds paid, coal hauling bids to city light plant discussed, paving and graveling on several streets postponed until spring planning.
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Pella
City Light
County Helps Burton Family After Welfare Intervention
T. T. Bakker, county representative, reports a 15 dollar weekly allotment for Mrs Harry Burton and their nine children. The burton case involves a desertion arrest, failed bond, and county officials aiding in support, with public contributions noted as winter approached.
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Mane Burton
Pella Masonic Hall Set for Enlargement and Lease
Pella Lodge No 55 A A M reaches lease with Security State Bank for the entire third floor of the enlarged bank building. The lodge room will double in size enabling new activities. Exterior walls are complete and interior finishing will proceed rapidly aiming for year end completion.
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Pella Lodge No. 55
The
Security State Bank
Father and Son Week Observance in Pella
The week of November 8 to be observed in Pella as Father and Son Week. On Sunday, Nov. 8, special services for fathers and sons will be held. The annual Father and Son banquet will be served on Thursday, the 12th. An inspirational address by an out of town speaker will feature the evening. Tickets at 50 cents per plate available from Sunday School superintendents.
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Pella
New superintendent and matron take charge at Home for the Aged in Pella
The new superintendent and matron moved into the Home for the Aged in Pella late last week and announced a welcome meeting with the board. Mrs Idema and Mr Idema were introduced to residents as the new caretakers. Katherine Lubbers and twenty one Mercy Hospital nurses from Des Moines visited for a Hallowe en party, traveling on poor roads to reach Pella.
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Home For the
Pella
Katherine Lubbers
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Miss Lubbers
Auto Collision Injures Bakker Family in Church Route
Wm Bakker living east of town was in a Sunday noon crash while returning from church. A car coming from town collided with Bakker’s vehicle, causing heavy damage, but he and his family escaped injury. The other driver's name is not learned.
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Wm. Bakker
Mr. Bakker
The Victor Orthophonic Talking Machine Arrives in Pella
The Chronicle notes the Victor Orthophonic Talking Machine at Ideal Pharmacy draws a Saturday crowd. Priced at 85 dollars, it doubles tone range and clarity, plays old records better, and could enable city bands or parades with shared concerts for a few dollars a year.
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Pella
Chronicle Man
Victor
Ideal Pharmacy
Victor Company
Homecoming Game at Ames Promises Record Crowd
Rintirr will be at Ames for Homecoming Day as the College hosts Grinnell. A new bleacher addition brings seating for 15000. tickets are selling fast with students and alumni buying in large numbers. The field is in prime condition for the game and Iowa State aims to showcase its strong team after a loss to Missouri.
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Ames
Iowa State
Missouri
Cyclones
Sean
Worth
Ancll
Central Tops Graceland 12 to 0 on Snowy Lamont Field
Central College beat Graceland 12 to 0 as players faced a snow battered field. Central scored two touchdowns in the second and third quarters but failed on the extra point after the touchdowns.
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Central College
Lamont
Graceland College
Central
Call for bids for hauling coal by city council
City council invites bids for a contract to haul coal for the city electric light plant. Terms at the city clerk’s office. Bids due by 5 p.m. November 17, 1925. The council reserves the right to reject all bids. City Clerk A C Kuyper.
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City Electric Light
A.C. Kuyper
Bazaar and Exhange at Holland Meat Market Saturday
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Central College hosts a Bazaar and Ex charge at Holland Meat Market on Saturday November 14. Baked goods and sewing will be sold. Mrs. W H Vander Ploeg and children moved to Des Moines where Mr Vander Ploeg works as receiver for several banks.
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Central College
Holland
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Des Moines
Vander Ploeg
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China Sea
J. C. Mitten
DR. Wesselink
Pella High
Prairie City
Hallowe'en
Burton
T. T. Bakker
Harry Burton
J. Vander Syde
Knoxville
Vander Syde
Pella Masonic Hall
Grinnell
Graceland
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