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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
5
From August 31 1918 a sailor named Rube Brand letters his mother and father describing life aboard a transport ship during the war. He mentions weather seas concerts by a band the comfort of beds and baths and meetings with friends and fellow soldiers. He jokes about home towns and a desire for France while noting scarce food and money and the camaraderie aboard.
John Van Veen of Co. H 168th Infantry was reported severely wounded in casualty list on Tuesday afternoon. Earlier, word came July 29 of his death via the treasury department related to his insurance policy. Relatives in Pella await further word while hoping the death report is a mistake, as Pella unites in sympathy and honors the first local casualty in the war.
A column argues newspapers are nonessential to merchants and many readers, contrasting attitudes toward press truthfulness and usefulness. It quotes a local Democrat editorial mocking reliance on papers and cites groups across regions as examples of those who do not need newspapers.
Mrs Sanford Carpenter died at her son's home eight miles north of Pella at 8 15 a m Monday September 80 1918 aged 76 years 5 months and 11 days after a long illness. She lived near Galesburg many years and is survived by her son and other distant relatives. Funeral at M B church in Galesburg at 11 00 o clock Thursday. Interment Mt Zion cemetery between Galesburg and Newtok.
Canvassers report strong support in Pella with subscriptions surpassing the $163,976.20 quota, reaching $182,900 as of Wednesday. Lake Prairie township outside the city shows $90,850 subscribed from a $90,427.50 quota. Rain hindered rural areas but city efforts push toward $200,000 before final close. Chairman H. P. Van Gorp and Mayor H. J. Van den Berg led the drive, with lessons and school buttons noted as incentives.
Red Cross volunteers packed 700 pairs of shoes and 1480 garments donated for Belgian relief. Chairman Bert Baron led helpers in a late session to prepare boxes and barrels for shipment. Donated items were clean, reusable, and suitable for immediate use by recipients.
The schedule lists Sunday school at 9:80, Morning Worship at 10:45 with a sermon by the pastor on Con cerning the Child, music by quartette. 6:30 Senior Endeavor, 7:30 Evening Worship with sermon on The Moral and Spiritual Significance of the War. Wednesday prayer meeting trusts The Help of God. Rev H M Bruins, pastor. Bible School at . m. 10:45 a m and 7:30 m services. President M J Hoffman of Central College will preach both morning and evening. Junior Union at 3:00 p m. Senior B Y P U at 7:00 p m. cordial invitation to all. Robert Carroll, Pastor.
President Hoffman sought military instruction for fifty college grade students at Central College after a Washington trip. A telegram confirms the school will establish an 8. A. T. C. unit with Grinnell College, an army officer, rifles, uniforms, and gear to be shipped. opening date to be advised.
The Pella Canning Company under manager A. Ver. Ploegh invites growers to deliver ripe pumpkins. Payment offered is six dollars per ton. Submit per the stated terms at the Pel la plant.
The Home Service section of the Red Cross in Pella assists soldiers' dependents with information, financial aid, and coordination with authorities. It connects families to proper channels, verifies casualty reports, and ensures confidential help, easing worry while loved ones serve abroad.
Central’s Y M C A and Y W activities fill the week with meetings rehearsals and social events. Faculty and students crowd the new dorm dining room for an open fireside. Opera plans include Olive Fremstat singing Tosca and Galli Curci performing. Dr Hoffmann hosts a faculty evening. Lane’s pipe gains enthusiasm. a variety of student performances and stunts roll through the opening social.
On October 7 1918 Mr and Mrs EH Roorda plan an open house to mark fifteen years of marriage from 2 to 6 and from 7 to 9 oclock in the evening, inviting friends and neighbors to join.
A wartime appeal asks readers if their loyalty to the nation and soldiers is shown by keeping the War Savings pledge. The message urges continued support through savings programs to back the war effort and fund military needs.
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