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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
5
Central College reports ten year and five year student figures noting a likely rise next year after changes in church affiliation. The Seventeenth Town Infantry reunion in Pella draws veterans and locals, with a parade of schoolchildren, a reception by G A R Post, and a roster of attendees from Iowa towns led by W H Allen and W H Yard.
The Chronicle notes T. J. Nelswanger of Harvey called at the office while in Pella Saturday to pursue political interests. Neigwanger is a candidate for representative in the legislature on the Republican ticket. Superintendent Dr. Minear will preach Tuesday evening the 16th at 7 30 and lead the quarterly conference at sermon end.
Miss Betty Berg formerly of this city married A W Hendrix of Des Moines at 4 30 p m on Friday October 6 in Des Moines at the groom's mother's home. Only relatives and a few friends attended with Lillie Viersen the bride's aunt from Pella as the sole local guest. The bride is a former Central College commercial student and banks clerk. the groom is an electrician. After a wedding trip to Minneapolis they will reside in Des Moines. Also noting the marriage of C L Brown of Des Moines formerly of Pella to Agnes Christian in Des Moines. Best wishes are extended.
Carl Clark son of Mr and Mrs W J Clark of this city and Miss Martha Taminga of Hancock Wis united in marriage at Hancock on September 23 1916 They arrived in Pella for a visit at Mr Clark s parents home Carl was a former Central College student and later a carpenter He has been away in the northwest most of the time They plan to make their home in Pella this coming winter
The Meredith meeting at the Pella high school drew five to six hundred voters, with speakers H C Evans and John T Lentz advocating pro war restraint and temperance. Meredith emphasized prohibition and road improvement, attacking Harding's liquor ties and urging local option road policy while praising his own record as a publisher and reformer.
Fire alarm sounded at 2:00 a m for Art Verrips home on West Franklin street. Roof badly damaged and interior burned after a chimney defect. Building owned by Gerrit Hoekstra, insured for 1000 dollars. last Saturday he bought it from C Zylstra. A second blaze on the second floor was quickly fought with water from a bucket.
Edison Week runs October 16 through 21 with more than one million workers in Edison era industries. A $1000 prize contest invites non expert opinions on the phonograph now praised as music recreation. First prize $500, while prizes total $1200.
Deacon Thomas and his son sang in the Indian language at chapel. A pep meeting and Wennie Roast entertained new students, faculty, and Sophomores elected officers. Prof Brouwer and Miss Dunkle were mentioned, with recitals in New York noted. Central College activities include voter support for Jim VanderPol, a Knoxville field agent plan, Coach McWilliams speech on exercise, and a reunion in Huron.
Beginning next week the Ladies Federated Club will meet on Monday instead of Tuesday. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is urged to be present next Monday. The program includes Touring England with Dickens presented by Mrs J C Mitten, Scenic America, Miss Alta Richardson, and Music.
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