Central College Advances Campaign and Bible Plan
The Baptist Record outlines Central College's push for the second hundred thousand dollar endowment and a new seven year Bible study curriculum. Enrollment rises to 216 with robust ministerial class growth and a Glee Club spring tour. A phased Bible program, from introductory to advanced courses, will be taught by Lapham, Firth, Graham, Severn, and the president. Dr Haynes to head campaign through June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionaries of Our Convention
Beacon
Fifield
Pleasant Corners
Glee Club
Council Bluffs
Muscatine
Lapham
Baptists of Iowa
Firth
Miss Graham
Prof. Severn
Dean Severn
Middle West
Haynes
St. Louis
Pee
L. A. Garrison
Pella Opens Modern New Poultry House by Rhynsburger
H. Rhynsburger completed a modern poultry facility in Pella Iowa featuring a cement floor unloading area coops for cleaning and staging chickens for picking killing cooling and packing. The plant includes constant fresh water feeding rooms and cleanable floors walls and perches plus nearly 100 coops and will host the upcoming Chicken Show. The venture aims to boost local poultry market prices and strengthen Pella’s poultry industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rhynsburger
Iowa
Rhynsburger
Rhyneburger
Rhyrsburger
Pella
Weather Record Broken in Des Moines After November 21
The Des Moines area saw an exceptionally warm spell with a new temperature record set on Sunday night. The thermometer registered two degrees above the previous record for the period, as showers began and continued from Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Teachers Association Delights With County Program
The Teachers' Association met Saturday November 20 1908 at the college auditorium. County Superintendent Miss Smith led the event with nine Knoxville colleagues and received praise for her sympathetic and zealous work. Performances by Miss Carrie Cox and others charmed attendees and discussions covered industrial work in rural schools with Prof Jay A Lapham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Miss Smith
Knoxville
Johnny Smoker
Carrie Cox
Carrie
Hattie Cox
Laura Kramer
Bess Berg
Hattie Neuenesch
Leona Reuvers
Joe Faassen
Martha Brimmer
James Ver Hey
Faassen
Jay A. Lapham
Supt Richards
Flush
L. A. Garrison
Mae Goldizen
Queen Adamo
Fessie Palmer
Vander Ploeg
Lucas
Frush
Melodrama at Pella Opera House Saturday Evening
A melodrama titled Down Devil's Canyon will be shown at the Pella Opera House on Nov 28. Set in the Rocky Mountains in Devil's Canyon, the production features the company’s own band and orchestra and promises a strong show. Tickets are on sale at Langersk's Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Opera House
Devil's Canyon
Rocky Mountains
Langersk
Autumn Hearth and Dusk Recalled in Old Time Scene
A reflective piece evokes deep autumn imagery with pumpkins, cider, and mince pies. The speaker recalls fading old time scenes as a fire burns softly, and visions of a groaning table appear beside memories of seasonal scents.
Kitchen Shower for Miss Nina Sadler by Philothea Society
Miss Hattie Cox hosted a Tuesday afternoon kitchen shower for Philothea Society members at her home. The gathering celebrated Miss Nina Sadler’s upcoming marriage with a wide array of culinary conveniences for her new household, and the attendees praised their hostess for an enjoyable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Cox
Philothea
Nina Sadler
Hattie
Central College Notes Highlight Home Spirit and Seminary Support
The college notes praise Cotton Hall hospitality from several towns and commend Miss Maggie Strickland and Prof. Angeline Hostetter for creating a homey atmosphere. They announce upcoming events including the Shorter Course with free access for students, a three day school, and a December start while praising Central College, Cedar Valley Seminary and Principal Potter. The piece celebrates faculty, public school ties, and the ongoing ministry by Chancellor Shaw, noting thirty seven ministers and missionaries connected to the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Hall
Oskaloosa
Eldon
Competine
Ashland
Maggie Strickland
Association
Central College
Bliss
Pella
Geo. M. Potter
Cedar Valley Seminary
Brother Potter
Mone
Iowa
S. P. Shaw
Jay A. Larnam
New Auto Firm Forms as Pella Auto Company
W. H. Fowler and H. Reitveld merge to form the Pella Auto Company effective January first, 1909. They offer a broad line of autos and repairs including tires oils and batteries and promise to assist travelers stranded in the country by wire. The firm anticipates substantial advertising after January nineteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fowler
H. Reitveld
Pella Auto Company
Men’s Brotherhood organized at Pella Baptist Church
Thirty five men attended a church supper as the Mission Circle served the meal. Mr. W H Fowler reported on the National Brotherhood conference in Chicago and a permanent executive committee was named. The group urged the Merchants Association to close stores by six PM to allow rest and social and spiritual development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Mission Circle
W. H. Fowler
National Brotherhood
Chicago
Linn Sadler
Men's Brotherhood of the
Pella Baptist Church
Merchants Association
Commercial Association
Pella Presents Notable Des Moines Recital Duo
Pella residents will attend a major Dec 8 recital featuring Frederick Vance Evans of Des Moines and R. Deane Shure, with Rose Wilson assisting. Shure performs six original compositions while Evans sings Sweet and Low, a piece praised in recent months. Evans previously appeared at the May Festival here, promising a packed auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Frederick Vance Evans
Des Moines
R. Deane Shure
Monroe Poultry and Pet Show in Monroe Iowa Dec 7 10
The Central Poultry Pet Stock Association hosts its 3rd annual exhibition in Monroe Iowa from December 7 to 10 with judge Russell of national repute. The American Poultry Association medals diplomas cash premiums and silver cups prize the event. Entry blanks due by Saturday December 5. Miss Minnie Van Gorp of Peoria begins Michigan tour with Chicago and Grand Rapids visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Poultry Pet Stock Association
Monroe
Iowa
Russell
American Poultry Association
J. Q. Vandermast
Sec'y
Towa
Minnie van Gorp
Peoria
Michigan
Chicago
Opening of Our New Harness and Vehicle Repository
F. and J. LeCocy announce the opening of their new harness and vehicle repository in Pella Iowa on November 28 1908. They invite friends and customers to tour the new building view stock and claim free patent shawl holders while supplies last. A western melodrama Down Devil's Canyon ensues with band and orchestra on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. & J. LeCocy Pella
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pella's New Poultry House
the Teachers’ Association
Opera House
Cevaeo
Chapman
Sheme
Garrison
Monroe’s Poultry and Pet Show
A. D.S
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