Doings of the City Council Meeting Highlights
The regular council meeting had full attendance except Alderman Verhey. A cement walk on north Broadway was approved to be built soon. Sewer assessment certificates totaling 3054.68 were authorized for properties not yet paid. The light committee suggested upgrading the plant engineering hours without exceeding 200 monthly. The city attorney denied a ditch drainage request as a natural waterway. A new roof for the city office building was referred to the building committee. The clerk was ordered to install a heating plant once plans are ready. Water dept noted five new customers in the past month. West Peace Street grading from Second to Fourth finished. A cement sidewalk on Peace Street was ordered for lot 1, block 80 owned by Anne Van Marel. A street light at Marion and Addition was referred. The admitting committee approved 3063.93 in warrants. Extension Street work was assigned to the street commissioner.
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Verhey
North Broadway
Abram VerPloegh
Water Department
Extension Street
Central College News Roundup and Upcoming Events
Pet Davis elected yell master and Dave Bogaard assistant at a mass meeting. Des Moines College game described as practice. Football season begins October 6 at home against Des Moines College with expected large turnout. Mrs. Collingwood Tucker to perform Songs of Dixie on October 17. Chorus meets Tuesday at 7 30. The U V A’s organized and active. Ray first issue out this week with good circulation potential. Emphasis on music in schools and youth participation. Dr Bailey spoke to young men. some missed chorus due to Freckles. Advance Society to hold a section Friday evening. Call for more football players. Rev G Van Pearsum missionary from Arabia gave a helpful chapel talk on Wednesday. Van Peursum was a classmate of Dean Pietenpol.
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Pet Davis
Dave Bogaard
Pet
Knoxville
Des Moines College
Collingwood Tucker
Ray
Bailey
Advance Society
G. van Pearsum
Arabia
van Peursum
Dean Pietenpol
Car Stolen From Des Moines Couple
Dr and Mrs P A Edmand reported a theft in Des Moines as they prepared to return home at midnight. A newly bought Buick Roadster was taken and later recovered stripped of movable items including coats gloves an extra tire and an overcoat and the loss neared one hundred dollars.
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Des Moines
P. A. Edmond
Dr. Edmand
11th Iowa Reunion to be Held in Pella Next Week
The 17th Iowa Infantry reunion will occur in Pella starting Tuesday October 10 and running to Thursday. Some veterans live locally, about thirty attendees expected, with plans for park meetings if weather permits and indoor space if needed. Local GAR post aids with organizing and a full program includes assembly, addresses, music, and regimental business sessions.
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17Th Iowa Infantry
Pella
17Th
J. M. Cox
J. I. Franklin
Jacob Kegel
G. Steenhoek
G. A. R. Post
W. J. Coulston
H. F. Johnson
Harvey Cochran
H. M
Kenderdine
M. Addreses
Mrain
M.C! Maponard
J. W. Bailey
Central College
Hoogenakker and Ocheltree Wed in September Ceremony
Miss Bertha Hoogenakker and Mr. Robert L. Ocheltree were united in marriage Saturday at 1 PM in the Hoogenakker home. Rev. Jesse A. Monkman officiated with only immediate relatives present. The couple departed that evening for their new home in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Methodist Pioneers Rally Day at Our Church
The E Church announces a Rally Day program titled Methodist Pioneers to be rendered at the preaching hour next Lord's day morning. Members are urged to come and bring a friend. Other services follow the usual schedule.
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Methodist Pioneers
Fair at Pella Fair Weather Tests Crowd and Stock
Thursday opened with wet cold conditions yet a solid crowd attended the Pella fair. Exhibits in cattle, horses, sheep and grains impressed, with livestock quality high and Secretary A W DeBruyn praising effort despite a small deficit. Friday brought sunshine, larger crowds, and continued strong displays as organizers work toward financial stability.
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Pella
Fair Ground
Oskaloosa
A. W. DeBruyn
DeBruyn
Traveling Difficult Now for Simon Van Halm in Wartime Escape
A Pella resident, Simon Van Halm, who went to Holland to visit a sick sister before the war, cannot freely return. He must obtain a pass with a small photo and witnesses to certify his acquaintance, with city officials providing proof of his American citizenship and ties to Pella, Iowa. He appeals to Mayor Johnson and friends for assistance to prove he is not a spy and hopes to return home soon.
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Simon van Halm
Holland
Pella
Johnson
Europe
Towa
Central Wins First Game of Season
Central's inexperienced squad showed grit in a tough season opener against Knoxville, battling from start to finish. Standouts included Lowe, Pethoven, and Byram, with Jansma and Reese delivering strong line play as Central rolled to a 64 to 0 win.
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Central
McWilliams
Jimmy Lowe
Kugger
Pethoven
Boterman
Terlouw
Reese
Jansma
Byram
Hamilton
Anderson
Byers
Chicken Dinner by Women's Federated Club at Van derPol store
The Women's Federated Club will serve a Chicken Dinner at the Van derPol store building on Wednesday October 11. Dinner runs from 11:00 a m and the venue stays open all afternoon for lunches. Take dinner with the ladies and enjoy a splendid feed. Library report for Sept 1916 records issues days open circulation and readers with fines and non-residents noted.
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Women’s Federated Club
VanderPol
Leona, Reuvers
Libr
Bryan Address in Pella Warns on Prohibition and Politics
A large crowd in Pella heard W. J. Bryan discuss Iowa politics and national issues. He endorsed Meredith for governor and urged defeating liquor interests in the temperance fight, recalling Netherlands peace efforts and calling for a threefold program in state and national reform.
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Iowa
Washtella
Udell Hendricks
Hendricks
Prop
Washtella Cigar Co
Beyers
Lowe
Central Ray
Bryan
Meredith
State Ticket
Wilson
Peage
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Mon Jay
Newton
John T. Lentz
Ohio
Sant Kirkpatrick
E. T. Meredith
Netherlands
Rowden
Nebraska
Fellowship of Pilate
Man of Galilee
Davenport
Chicago
Montana
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