Great White Way Route in Iowa Progress Rally
R A Stacey speaks for the Great White Way Association of Iowa urging continued funding and political action to forge a permanent, commercial highway from the Mississippi to the Missouri. He cites Don McClure’s record drive and a Pella picnic as milestones. lists route segments from Columbus Junction west to Columbus City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Stacey
Great White Way Association
Iowa
U. S. Press Association
Washington, D.C
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Great White Way
Don McClure
Pella
Hving
Wilson
Mississippi
Missouri River
Columbus Junction
Columbus City
Afternoon Party Leaves Guests With High Regard
On Friday the Roorda home three miles north of town hosted a large gathering. Guests arrived at 1:30 PM for a well served dining room feast. Attendees included Mrs. Ulrich Sr., Mrs. Den Adel, Mrs. Veenman, Mrs Hoeksma, Mrs. D. Den Adel, Mrs. Plette, Mrs. Veeman, Nellie Veeman, Mrs. Lubberden of Sully, and Mr. and Mrs. Luke VanderLinden. VanderLinden chauffeured the party home, leaving guests royal with the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Roorda
John Ulrich, Sr
P. den Adel
H.veenman
Chas, Hoeksma
D. den Adel
Automobile Auction At Johnsons Korner Nov 8
Five passenger automobile in good running order with all tires in good condition will be sold at auction Saturday November 8 at P Johnsons Korner. N Boland Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Johnsons’ Korner
N. Boland
Nov. Ltd
P. Johnsons
Boland
Py Johnsons
Local marriages greet October weddings across Iowa towns
The Coal Creek area celebrates Zalstra and Ver Ploegh union with relatives, a Rural Leighton minister, and a large wedding supper. Slykord and Benson tie in Pella and near Montezuma with farm life ahead. Huxford and Yard wed in Washington with cross state ties and Centerville parish hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zalstra
Coal Creek
Tracy
Bussey
Mysticism and Wild Folk Lore in Cave Dwellers Romance
Chief Wild Wind foresees his daughter’s capture by northern warriors. Nogli's son Waratus uses a magical horse form to free the captive and become chief. A second tale follows Jack Cave who loves Fenton’s daughter, faces murder accusations, and descends into madness. Electric Palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Wind
Nogli
Waratus
Jack Cave
Fenton
Bill Paoli
Jack
Closing Out Sale of Shores Remedies at 1001 Peace Street
Wm. I. James of Pella Iowa advertises a closing out sale at his home 1001 Peace Street. Patent medicines in various price bundles, extracts salve worm powder and other ibilities offered at discounts. Stock dips sprays and food priced per pail and per 100 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Street
Wm. I. James
Pella
Iowa
Epworth League Hallowe'en Social Fun Night
Last Thursday evening about 50 young people of the M. E. church attended a Hallowe'en social at the W. S. Rid dle residence on Oskaloosa street. They were welcomed by ghosts and guided through a dimly lit parlor full of black cats bats and witches. The event featured games socializing and refreshments with guests departing late having enjoyed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Hallowe'en
W. S. Riddle
Oskaloosa Street
Election results show Democratic gains in several states
A week of partisan contests produced strong Democratic victories. In New Jersey Governor Fielder won over Stokes. Massachusetts saw Walsh win with a 50,000 plurality while Foss trailed. Maryland elected a Democratic U S senator and Virginia voted Democratic down the ticket. In New York City fusionist Mitchell beat Tammany McCall by 125,000. Sulzer won a legislature seat on the Progressive line. Most special congressional elections returned Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Wilson
Congress
New Jersey
Fielder
Candiate Stokes
Colby
Massachusetts
Foss
Walsh
Bird
Miss Minck’s Recital Delights Audience at Auditorium
Miss Cecile Mincks of the class of 1915, pupil of Prof. Sadler, gave a piano recital Tuesday evening in the auditorium. She showed ease before the public, good technic, and understanding. The audience was enthusiastic about her program. Mrs. Mincks and Doris, her mother and sister from Seymour, attended the recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecile Mincks
Sadler
Miss Mincks
Halloween Evening Meeting of the S. P. I.s
Louis Kuyper invited the S. P. I. to his home for a regular business meeting on Thursday evening Oct 30. The gathering later turned into a Halloween affair with a mascot named Bob present. The first issue of the S. P. I. Journal was distributed and generous refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kuyper
Bob
S. P. I. Journal
College notes and events brighten campus life
Friday chapel featured Miss Westervelt and Prof Clayton in a duet while Miss Horn gave a reading. Miss Merna Thomas entertained for Miss Mincks on Tuesday. Boost for Friday’s Ellsworth game promises the strongest team on the field. Ladies Auxiliary hosted Prof Clayton and assistants in an evening of songs. Hallowe en stunt by the Philos and Alethians. Enrollment highlights include the largest Freshman class and more assistant teachers. Endowment growth remains slow. alumni gifts urged to J W Fradenburgh. For football dope, subscribe to the Ray at one dollar per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel
Westervelt
Clayton
Miss Horn
Merna Thomas
Miss Mincks
Ellsworth
Prof
Barnwell
Mincks
Livingston
Sadler
Philos and
Alethians
North Woods
Lyman van Houten
J. W. Fradenburgh
Esther series closes as Dr Bailey preaches at church
Baptist church notes announce Dr. Bailey will preach the last sermon in the Esther series Sunday evening. The Second Reformed choir will sing largely chorus. Morning theme is The Gospel of the Law, closing the Beattitude sermons. Evening theme is Unusual Methods. An invitation extends to strangers and those without a city church home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed
Second Reformed Church
R. R. Beard
F. M. Frush
Moses
Tabernacle
F. FL. Essert
International Anti-White Slave Association
H. J. ‘Vanden Berg
N. Firth N. Bogaard
First Christian’ Reformed Church
Gaddis Enjoys Great White Way Visit
Henri L. Gaddis and wife with Harrison L. Amber stayed with John H. Allred in Des Moines after driving from Pella in Gaddis Ford. They praised the Great White Way, noting its excellent condition and the high value of Monroe County farms tied to well kept adjacent roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Ll. Gaddis
Harrison L. Amber
Des Moines
John H. Allred
Lovilia Press
Resolutions of Respect for Lewis J Dunn at Central College
The Advance Literary Society of Central College offers heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Lewis J Dunn a loyal member and diligent student described as a strong quiet Christian with a unique personality. The society resolves to record these resolutions in minutes and publish them in the Central Ray and Pella Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis J. Dunn
Advance Literary Society
Central College
Ray and Pella
Margaret Tracy
Guy W. Churchill
William 0. Haliock
Rummage Sale Set for November 14 and 15
A rummage sale will run on November 14 and 15 at the usual stand. Donations are invited and can be arranged by calling Mrs. Keables at No 129. The sale features books Bibles atlases and select carpet pieces.
Hand of Death Maasdam Rites Planned For Friday
Obituary notices from an Iowa newspaper detail the deaths of Sarah Maasdam at age 24 from spinal illness after a two year decline, with surviving family including five brothers and three sisters. Funeral plans were not finalized due to distant relatives, but a Friday service was anticipated. also noted are obituaries for Mrs. Jacob Wouda of Otley age 73 who died of apoplexy, with funeral at Otley Reformed Church, and Isaac Noteboom of Canistota age 59 with twelve children, funeral in Alton conducted by Rev. DeJong, burial in Nassau Township cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wouda
Jacob Wouda
Otley
Otley Reformed Church
M. ©. Ruissard
First Reformed
Pella
Isaac Noteboom
Canistota
S. D
Marion County
Iowa
Sioux County
Jane Moret
Hospers
Squire Koolbeek
Mr. Noteboom
Alton
John Reavers
J. P. DeJong
Nassau Township
Alton Democrat
Auctioneer Boland Announces Nov. Car Sale At Corner
A damaged notice from Boland Auctioneers lists a Vive passenger automobile for sale this afternoon at a street corner location near P Johnsons. The fragment confirms Boland as the auctioneer and mentions a November date.
Fire alarm sounds as blaze hits Van Bkeren home
Saturday afternoon about 3 30 a fire alarm drew a quick response to Henry Van Bkeren's house near the tie factory. Neighbors and family had doused the flames before firefighters arrived. The fire burned between studs under the siding, scorching the wood, but only minor lumber repairs will be needed to restore the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Bkeren
Jolly Ten Birthday Club Surprises Mrs Mann
The Jolly Ten Birthday Club met at Mrs W S Riddle’s home to surprise Mrs T W Mann on her birthday. They brought well filled baskets, served an elegant supper, and spent the afternoon visiting. Mrs Mann received several nice gifts and well wishes for many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Ten Birthday Club
T. W. Mann
W. S. Riddle
Exchange at Klyn DeWinter’s meat market
The Sunday-school class of Miss Bess DeVries hosts an exchange at Klyn DeWinter's meat market on Saturday November 8 selling home cooked delicacies and candies to support the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess DeVries
Klyn & DeWinter
Albia Dominates Pella 73 to 0 in Reopened Game
Pella high school resumed football after a years long break and faced Albia on unfamiliar ground. Albia controlled play, scoring freely after an early defensive stand, while Pella showed forward passing potential but lacked experience. Coach Ransom Harvey accompanied the boys on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Pella
Ransom Harvey
Central 3 Parsons 84: Central Slaughters Turned Tide
Parsons college routed Central 34 to 3 at Fairfield as Central suffered fumbles and field mud. Parsons capitalized with open plays and trick passes while Central battled injuries and substitutions. Westervelt kicked a late drop for Central. team urged to forget defeat and next face Ellsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Parsons
Parsons College
Fairfield
Westervelt
Byram
Ellsworth
P E D Goes Visiting To Oskaloosa Chapter Social
P E D of Oskaloosa hosts twelve members from Chapter B U Pella and guests from New Sharon and Eddyville at Mrs H L Spencer home in a large social event. The afternoon featured a program with chapter presidents and supreme officers, followed by a two course luncheon and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter X
Oskaloosa
Pella
Spencer
Henry Kuyper
H. D. Wormhoudt
J. C. Mitten
W. W. Cook
G. G. Gaass
H. D. Mormhoudt
Ed Cook
J. L. Warren
G. F. Sadler
Richardson
S. F. Cole
F. M. Frush
Lucy Huber
Edith Warren
Py Johnsons Embrace Afternoon Standard Corner
In a brisk trade the Py Johnsons work the corner as N Boland writes in. The afternoon round brings steady action with local rivals pacing the field and bolstering standings.
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Washington
W. F. Huxford
Alice Yard
Huxford
W. R. Yard
Delevan
Wis
The
Baptist Church
Centerville
Chronicle
Electric Palace
Epworth League Hollowe’en Social
S. PB
College
Methodist Church
Habakkuk
David
League Room
Israel
Jesse Monkman
Gaddis
Hand OF Death
Anti-White Slave Association
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