City Assessor Resigns Office Amid City Council Minutes
City Council met with most members present Tue night. City Assessor George Kimmell offered and had accepted his resignation. Treasurer reported $1985.34 on hand. auditing committee approved $4864.29 in bills. Water mains ordered on Marion Ave, W First, and E Second. Spanish Influenza quarantine listed. mayor discussed marshal staffing without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waechter
George Heeren
Block 28Th
George Kimmell
Marion Ave
Jefferson Street
Columbus
Lincoln
E. Sec
Union
Liberty
Vanden Berg
De Bruyn Accepts New Sales Manager Post
Mr. G. B. De Bruyn, longtime local representative for International Oil, leaves that post to become sales manager at the Main Oil Service Station. The station now handles International Oil products in conjunction with McGraw Automobile Tires, and promises to supply high grade gasoline and motor oils to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. de Bruyn
International Oil
McGraw Automobile Tires
de Bruyn
Ladies Circle of the G A R to meet in October at American House
The Ladies Circle of the G A R will meet Tuesday afternoon October 14 at the American House to arrange aid for the Reunion of the 17th Iowa Veterans in Pella the following week. The group is famed for aiding Pella and hopes other organizations share in giving the veterans a dignified farewell reunion in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Veterans
Pella
Church Notes Sunday Worship and Choir Plans
Sunday evening large chorus choir will sing Mighty Jehovah by Bellini with Baritone Obbligato by Carl Byers. First Christian Reformed Professor Krommenga will preach both forenoon and afternoon. Baptist services 10 45 am and 7 30 pm with Sunday School at 9 30. B Y P U 6 30 Junior 2 30. Second Reformed 9 30 Sunday School 10 45 Morning Worship Anthem Oh for a Closer Walk with God Sermon The In dwelling God Junior Endeavor Intermediate Endeavor Senior Endeavor 7 30 Evening Worship Anthem The Radiant Morn has Passed Away Sola The Prayer Perfect Mr Versteeg sermon Seven Deadly Sins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellini
Carl Byers
Second Reformed
Mr. Versteegmon
American Literature Class Uses Stereoptican Pictures
Ft Dodge high school teacher Miss Carrie Edmand shows students stereopticon slides and posters of New England homes, Western scenery, Alaska glaciation, Yellowstone Park, and Bremerton naval training scenes to illustrate American exploration. After World War I, Venice pictures from Edmand enhance Howells studies. Students plan similar Old World trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
East
United States
Naval Training Station
Bremerton
Washington
Montana
Alaska
Yellowstone Park
Edmund
America
W. D. Howells
Venice
Ft. Dodge
Carrie Edmand
Proctor Concert Opens First Lecture Course
The Proctor Concert Company entertained a large audience with tenor, violinist, and pianist performances. Miss Reese, a violinist returning from France, appeared in army dress for the second time, while the pianist offered two standout pieces. The program impressed the course management and promises strong follow ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Concert
Proctor
Reese
Altho
Nth Iowa Reunion in Pella October 23 24
Veterans of the 17th Iowa Infantry plan a reunion in Pella on October 23 and 24. Only two veterans, J. M. Cox and J. I. Franklin, remain in Pella to welcome comrades. About twenty five visiting members and some wives are expected, with locals urged to help entertain and ensure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
17Th Iowa Infantry
Pella
J. M. Cox
J. I. Franklin
Athletic Spirit Revived by New Yell Master Nomination
After chapel, faculty yielded to yell master Dave Bogard who announced nominations for a new yell master. Duiker impressed during tryouts and was unanimously chosen, reviving athletic spirit seen as absent last year. The piece urges support for football players and collective Pep. Lon Central Rey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Bogard
Duiker
Demostheness
Lon Central Rey
Legion Post Adopts By Laws In City Meeting
Gold Star Post No. 89 American Legion met in K P Hall to adopt its constitution and by laws. Members chosen for executive committees included Andrew Van Zante David De Cook George Ver Steeg Paul Lautenbach and Worp Borgman. W A Young was named to fill the vacant vice commandership term. Regular meetings will be at 8 00 P M on the last Monday of each month with emphasis on attendance and investigations of veterans slackers. Plans discussed Armistice Day observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Star
American Legion
K. P
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew van Zante
David de Cook
George Ver Steeg
Paul Lautenbach
Worp Borgman
Ed Donai
W. A. Young
Committee On Post
The Gumps at Masonic Theatre in Oskaloosa Oct 11
Advance notice for The Gumps musical comedy at the Masonic Theatre Oskaloosa on Wednesday night October 11. Cast includes James R. Fraser as Andy Gump and Bessie Clifton as Min with songs dances and comic routines. Special scenic design and entertaining numbers highlighted. Also mention of Wizard and Magician at First Reformed Church October 16 and Model Clothing advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Theatre
Oskaloosa
Beverly Byrd
Earl K. Leslie
Mabelle Richards
Grace McCoy
Leone Linder
Long Branch
Pella Board of Health Tightens Quarantine Rules 1919
The Pella Iowa Board of Health revises quarantine rules under 38th General Assembly laws. Rule 1 lists diseases subject to quarantine including scarlet fever smallpox diphtheria cholera leprosy meningitis poliomyelitis Spanish influenza and bubonic plague. Rule 4 allows breadwinners of quarantined households to work at discretion but bans attendance at public gatherings schools travel. they must leave the sick room change clothing disinfect hands and face before reentering. Adopted October 7 1919 by Health Physician Carl Aschenbrenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
38Th General Assembly
Iowa
Board of Health
Pella
New Faculty Members Bring Central Spirit to Campus
The Central school adds new faculty: Mrs Lauterbach returns as French and German chair, Miss Reeverts leads mathematics, Mr Harry De Cook takes English, Prof Liggett resumes biology and chemistry labs, and Mrs Liggett heads the voice department. The article praises renewed staff unity and campus pep.
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Lauterbach
Central
Europe
Greiner
Lauterach
Reeverts
Peoria
Ill
Hope College
Academy
Harry de Cook
Centrl
de Cook
Liggett
University of Chicago
Hoffman Addresses Chamber Crowd On League of Nations
President M J Hoffman of Central College spoke twice on the League of Nations, urging a wider hearing. He defended the covenant, refuted Johnson and Borah claims, and noted Canada and other dominions as self governed voices. He cited Monroe Doctrine, tariffs, and labor issues as covered in the treaty and thanked the audience for attentive support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hoffman
Chamber of Commerce
League of Nations
Hoffman
Central College
Des Moines
Wilson
Johnson
United States
British Empire
Assembly of
League
Great Britain
France
Canada
England
Australia
Cuba
Panama
Haiti
Liberia
India
Borah
Shantung
China
Japan
Hofman
Moravia Music Night Showcases Hendricks and Armstrong
Moravia Union reports a surprise concert at the Opera House by Moravia public school teachers Miss Verna Hendricks and Miss Armstrong. Hendricks impressed with Jeanne d Arc and piano solos while Armstrong delivered strong readings. Mrs Newell accompanied on piano, enhancing the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Union
Verna Hendricks
Moravia
Opera House
Armstrong
Hendricks
Airplane rides thrill Pella residents by Captain Logan
Captain Wm. Logan, a discharged army officer, has stationed an airplane near the fair ground in Pella this week. Ted LeCocq of Des Moines assists with passenger pickups and care of the craft. Citizens report the sensation of riding through the air and praise the experience though it costs a fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Logan
Pella
Fair Ground
Ted LeCocq
Des Moines
President Hoffman Addresses Oska Loosa Chamber
President M. J. Hoffman spoke on World Peace to a large crowd at OsKaloosa Chamber of Commerce gathering Wednesday evening. Enthusiasm ran high as many more sought admission but could not be admitted for lack of room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hoffman
Oskaloosa
Chamber of Commerce
Double Dees Held Kitchen Shower for Miss Hollis Byran
Miss Emma Sadler hosted the Double Dees at Main Street on Tuesday for a kitchen shower honoring Miss Hollis Byran. A two course lunch was served and gifts included ornamental and useful articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Sadler
Double Dees
Main Street
Hollis Byram
Local couple W C Ver Ploeg and Esther Dunkel wed
Dr W C Ver Ploeg of this city and Miss Esther Dunkel of Gilman were married at the bride’s parents home on Wednesday October 8. Ver Ploeg recently set up as a veterinarian in Pella and Dunkel taught Domestic Science at Central College for three years. They will reside in the Doctor’s mother’s East First street house. The Chronical offers best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ver Ploeg
Esther Dunkel
Gilman
Ver Ploeg
Pella
Central College
East First Street
Nellie Gosselink Weds Dieles Van Zante at Pella
At the home of Mr and Mrs J M Gosselink two miles northeast of Pella the marriage of their daughter Nellie to Dieles G Van Zante was held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday October 1. The ceremony was performed by Rev J Wesselik in the First Reformed church presence of about one hundred relatives. The couple will reside on the Van Zante farm west of town and received many presents. Best wishes for happiness were sent by the Chronicle and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gosselink
Pella
Nellie
Dieles G. van Zante
Gysbert van Zante
J. Wesselink
First Reformed Church
van Zante
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Krommenga
Grundy Center
Baptist Church
Legion Post
Gold Star Post NO
Paganini
Board OF Health Rules
Carl Aschenbrenner
Holland
Cornelia Hynsburg
President Hoffman
Ver
Ploeg—Dunkel
van Zante—Gosselink
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