Armistice Day Celebration in Pella Draws Community Support
On Thursday November 11, Pella observed Armistice Day with a parade from Webster to the high school and a program in the auditorium led by Commander McWilliams. Prof. E M Hinton spoke on The Army Overseas, Rev. Mr Hayes addressed In Me Legio, and a medal ceremony for World War I veterans was simplified to honor Gerrit Vanden Berg with a medal and clasps. The evening social hour at the Baptist basement drew Gold Star Post members and their families, marking a successful community event amid cold conditions.
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Pella
Oren van Niewaal
Tudor Kempkes
Thede ‘Teil Wander
M.D. McWilliams
Vite
Gary
Vogelaar
Xand
American’ Legion
Webster School
Main“street
McWilliams
M. Hinton
Hayes
M.B. Church
Hinton
Rainbow
Mayes
Gold Star Post
Gerrit
Vanden Berg
Gold Star
The
Baptist
Legion
Meeting of Classis of Pella T: Pella held Third Reformed church Friday afternoon
The meeting of the Classis of Pella took place at the Third Reformed church on Friday afternoon The Bethel church approved a Teall to Rev G G of Second Christian Reformed church The Oskaloosa church reported purchasing a building from a Swedish Baptist church planning remodeling to suit a growing congregation Rev P Braak who left the Third church for Lansing Illinois was dismissed to the Classis of Chicago and resolutions praised his service to the Third church
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Reformed Church of
Lansing, Ill
Classis of
Chicago
S S Conference Well Attended in Pella
The Older Boys and Girls Conference in Pella drew a large crowd despite cold roads. Delegates arrived by train from Pleasantville and Dallas, with 200 plus from other areas. Sessions for boys and girls were held at Second and First Reformed churches, public events limited, and a large welcome was provided by local volunteers. The opening exercises featured Central College Glee Club. President Hoffmann of Central College spoke at breakfast Tuesday, with most sessions conducted for delegates only.
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Pella
Pleasantville
Oskeloosa
Marion
Mahaska County
Dallas
Thia
Peliove
Second Reformed
Second Reformed Church
Girla
First Reformed
Chronicle
Coll
Herbrecht
Hoffman
Central College
Iwe
President's Thanksgiving Proclamation by Woodrow Wilson
Text of President Wilson declaring Thanksgiving Day a national day of thanks and prayer. He urges Americans to pause from daily tasks, recall God's blessings, and reflect on wartime sacrifices and postwar duties, praising liberty, justice, and virtuous citizenry.
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America
Ildren
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Conference Visit Leaves Lasting Impression in Pella
Local committees hosted visitors from the county over two days with their adult leaders. The visit is described as memorable and the hope is that the conference proves successful, sustaining yearly meetings in Pella from year to year.
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Pella
Farmers National Takes Lead Bank Ad Sparks Interest
The Farmers National Bank ad from Chronicle two weeks ago backed local farmers to hold crops for fair prices. It drew broad notice across the state, with Des Moines Register reproducing the ad in full and in form. The bank is seen as rapidly forging a leading position among state financial institutions and building a reputation as a progressive servant of its community.
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Farmers National Bank
Des Moines Register
Burned by Gasoline Lamp at Reasnor Church
An accident at Reasnor Methodist Church last Sunday caused a stream of burning gasoline to pour onto Mia Frank Gunsaulus, setting her ablaze. The crowd panicked but swift actions by men smothered the flames and prevented further injuries or church damage. Her chest and arms were burned, and a man nearby also suffered a badly burned hand while aiding. The lights were damaged but the church will be rebuilt.
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Reasnor Methodist Episcopal Church
Mia
Frank Gunsaulus
Ian
Auto Bandits At Large After County Jail Escape
An Ohio newspaper clipping states Carl Harold and Robert Topal, aged 21 and from Columbus, robbed a driver and escaped after peppering Turnkey George Martin in the county jail. They fled to Delaware, Ohio, stole a car, and are now at large as posses search the area. The note says they were captured earlier by Marshal Dennis.
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Ohio
C. W. Dennis
Delaware
Pepper
George Martin
Carl
Harold
Robert Topal
Columbus
Dennis
Pella plans pageant on Pilgrim history and U.S. progress
The town plans a pageant and song to mark the tri centennial of the Pilgrims landing, highlighting Holland and American progress. Miss Van Houweling will play Holland, Miss Gran dia Amerita, and Miss Gosse Unk Progress. The program features processions, The Vision, signing of the Declaration, World War, and a Missional music theme with a 36 cent admission. Proceeds go to the college.
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Pella
America
Holland
Netherlands
Spain
Bolland
Gertrude
van Houweling
Ruth Grandia
Amerita
Martha Gosse- Unk
Delft Haven
Mexico
Thanksgiving Service At Secon Church On Thanksgiving Day
A Thanksgiving service will be held at the Secon Church on Thanksgiving Day. The event invites parishioners to gather for prayer and reflection on the holiday.
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Sécon
Central College Falls to Penn College in Oskaloosa
Central College, short-handed by injuries, loses 34 to 0 at Penn College in Oskaloosa. Despite a large student turnout and band support, the squad fielded several inexperienced players and couldn’t overcome the stronger Penn team. One injury, Abe Klaaren, torn ligament, requires a splint for a few days.
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Central College
Oskaloosa
Penn College
Central
Loyde Hillyer
Gron
Coral
McWilliams
Pella
Penn ‘Bunch
Penn
Kco"Ing
Abe'Klaaren
Blommers Buy Knoxville Mill From McDonald Owner
J Blommers & Co of Pella purchased the old mill property south of Knoxville's square from Flora McDonald’s estate. Workers are fitting up the brick structure to resume local flour production. DeMos acted as agent for the sale, which closed days after McDonald ownership. The mill had been idle for several years.
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J. Blommers & Co
Pella
James Taggart
Knoxville
Blommere Company
Camento Pi Soft Mill
John R. DeMos
Flora McDonald
McDonald
Cooa
Jenkins
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S. S
Parmers National
G48
U.S
D. Sadler
Wsson
Aft
Oska
Loosa
Blommers
Knoxville Mill
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