Old Veterans Meet in Pella for 17th Iowa Reunion
The 17th Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry reunion comes to Pella October 23 and 24, with two local members, J. M. Cox and J. I. Franklin. The article recounts the regiment’s formation in 1862, key battles at Iuka Corinth Jackson Champion Hills Vicksburg Missionary Ridge and Resaca, prison horrors at Cahaba and Andersonville, and the unit’s mustering out in Louisville and discharge at Davenport. About 25 veterans are expected to attend due to age and travel limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
17Th Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry
Pella
J. M. Cox
J. I. Franklin
17Th Iowa Infantry
Keokuk
Charles J. Ball
U. S. Infantry
Warsaw
St. Louis
Hamburg Landing
Tenn
Iuka
Miss
Corinth
40Th Mississippi
Jackson
Champion Hills
Alabama
Vicksburg
Iowa
Mission Ridge
Huntsville
Ala
Resaca
Tilton
17Th
Cahaba
Linton
Blackshare
Thomasville
Andersonville
Cock Yard
Wirtz
McCormack to Open Des Moines Concert at Coliseum
Des Moines hosts John McCormack in a major early 20th century concert opening Thursday Oct 23 at the Coliseum with seating for about 7000. He will be joined by violinist Winston Wilkinson and accompanist Edwin Schneider, with tickets priced 2.00 1.50 and 1.00 plus a ten percent tax. Mall orders are being taken by George F. Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
John McCormack
Coliseum
McCormack
W. Schwab
United Staes
The
Republic
John
Winston Wilkinson
Edwin Schneider
George F. Ogden
PROGRAM 17th IOWA REUNION IN PELLA
Veterans of the 17th Iowa Infantry meet in Pella October 22 to 24 with a banquet at 6:00 p.m. in Chamber of Commerce rooms on Thursday followed by a public program at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Friday includes business meetings and personal fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
17Th Iowa Infantry
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
H. J. Vanden Berg
Kenderdine
M. J. Hoffman
Harry de Cook
42-8 Notice to Teachers About Certificate Exams
Regular examination for teachers certificates set in the county superintendent office from October 28 to 30 and 31 starting at 8 o'clock Mae Goldizen is the County Superintendent and organizer of the exam administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Goldizen
A Bachelor's Honeymoon captivates Pella audience
The Woman's Federated Club presented A Bachelor's Honeymoon at the high school auditorium to large crowds on Thursday and Friday. The cast led by Dr Wormhoudt Ralph Grundman and Miss Guthrie drew applause for lively and dignified performances. Carl Byers and Miss vin excelled in dignified roles. Rube Brand and his band supplied music. the choir's songs and a tableau titled The Dawn of Democracy delighted. Director Harry McIver of New York received praise for a well run home talent show. The event raised funds for the Chautauqua fund of the Federated Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wormhoud
Ralph Grundman
Miss Guthrie
Carl Byers
Miss Vin
Rube Brand
Harry McIver
New York
Pella
Chautauqua Fund
Federated Club
Hi Y Leaders Discuss County Wide Meetings and Donations
Bruce Tallman Iowa Hi Y secretary spoke to Knoxville High School assembly stressing vitalizing Hi Y work for higher development. Leaders of Knoxville and Bussey Hi Y vetoed interschool contest and urged frequent joint meetings across the county. County and state Y M C A officials attended, with Pipher county work secretary and local leaders present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Tallman
Iowa
Tallman
E. M. Hinton
Nicholas Gosselink
Arthur Sels
Hi-Y
Bussey High School
Bussey Hi-Y
Young Men's Christian Association
Knoxville High School
Messrs
M. Vander Linden
A. T. van Houweling
Pella
J. B. Lyman
Tracy
Messers
S. L. Waker
Ben R. Beach
Knoxville
C. H. Pipher
State County
Pella Tigers Start Practice For Season Tryouts
The Pella Tigers begin practice Monday October 20 seeking a fast, strong squad. Notables recall the 1917-18 tournament champions, many later serving in the Army or Navy. Prospective players may leave names with Frank Den Adel or Rube Brand by Saturday evening for club voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Tiger
Tigers
Pella
U. S. Army
Navy
Frank den Adel
Pella Five and Ten Store Sold to Ulrich Jr
John A. Pos Jr who ran a Popular prices five and ten cent store in Pella for ten years sold out this week to John Ulrich Jr. The transfer will be made November 1 and Pos plans to move to California thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Pos Jr
Pella
John Ulrich Jr
California
Evangelistic Campaign at Pella M E Church Next Sabbath
Evangelistic services begin next Sabbath at the M E Church with Miss Myrtle Saylor of Mediapolis Ia as principal preacher assisted by the pastor. Miss Saylor is a forceful speaker and fearless in her attacks on sin. Music directed by Miss Suzanne Gardner of Wellman Ia. she invites the choir and all helpers to a 7:30 rehearsal Friday evening at the church. The two young women come highly recommended by pastors and are expected to aid the church and city churches in promoting the Redeemer’s kingdom. Schedule includes class meeting 9:30 a m Sabbath school 10:00 a m sermon 11:00 a m Epworth League 7:30 p m song service 8:00 p m sermon by Miss Saylor. All are invited. services every evening next week at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Myrtle Saylor
Mediapolis
Miss Saylor
Suzanne Gardner
Wellman
Pastora
Pella
Frank UN
John Roorda
Epworth League
H. Roorda
Trespass Notice From Lake Prairie Township Farmers
A group of Lake Prairie Township farmers signs a deeded no hunting or trespassing pact on their properties. The list names H. J. Bensink, John H. Van Zee, John Gosselink, Henry Van Noord, Gerrit Walraven, J. C. Hagens, G. C. Van Zee, A. A. Buwalda, H. R. Dieleman, Walter Nollen, Jacob De Haan, Bauman Bros, L. H. Vander Linden, W. A. Roords, L. D. Vander Linden, John J. De Kock, A. C. Boot, G. Kloosterman, R. Huugbers, J. P. Van Rees, Wm. Langerak and John Hilscot. 42-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
H. J. Bensink
John H. van Zee
John Gosselink
Henry van Noord
Gerrit Walraven
J. C. Hagens
G. C. van Zee
A. A. Buwalda
H. R. Dieleman
Walter Nollen
Jacob de Haan
Bauman Bros
L. H. Vander Linden
W. A. Roords
L. D. Vander Linden
John J. de Kock
A. C. Boot
G. Kloosterman
R. Huugbers
J. P. van Rees
Wm. Langerak
John Hilscot
Address to the 17th Iowa Infantry disbanding at last
A farewell address honors the 17th Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry as their four years of service end. The speaker praises their gallantry from Iuka to Missionary Ridge, recalls battles and sacrifices, and urges veterans to return home peacefully while remaining prepared to defend the nation if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
17Th Iowa
Stars and Stripes
Grand Federal Army
17Th
Iowa
Iuka
Corinth
Raymond
Jackson
Champion Hills
Vicksburg
Fort Hill
Missionary Ridge
Resaca
Tilton
Georgia
Carolinas
Towa Veteran Volunteer Infantry
Oh Lady Lady to Play at Masonic Oskaloosa Friday
The fifth New York Princess Theatre musical comedy Oh Lady Lady arrives at the Masonic in Oskaloosa on Friday night October 17. F. Ray Comstock and William Elliot back the tour with a strong metropolitan press endorsement. Cast includes Pauline Berri William Gaston Betty Blythe Eugene McGregor Joseph McCallier Florence Auburn Walter Gray Marie Haun Thomas Leary Modeling Gray and other well known stars. The chorus features a typical New York Princess Theatre ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Princess Theatre
Masonic
Oskaloosa
Metropolitan Press
F. Ray Comstock
William Elliot
Pauline Berri
Bride
William Gaston
Betty Blythe
Fanny Welch
Eugene McGregor
Spike Hudgin
Joseph McCallier
Florence Auburn
Walter Gray
Marie Haun
Thomas C. Leary
Modeling Gray
Weddings Report From Pella Area Iowas Chronicle
Multiple weddings documented in Pella and Des Moines area with bride and groom names, dates in October 1919, officiants, and future residences. Gradus Dystra and Jeannette Le Wild wed at the bride’s mother's home with plans to farm west of town. Robert Hites and Junella Thomassen married in Des Moines, both well known locally. Hollis Byram and Yelle Heerema wed in Oskaloosa with Heerema’s Puritan Drug Co. ties. couples to establish homes in Des Moines and Leighton respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ge Wild
Gradus Dystra
Jeannette le Wild
Braak
Peopl
Robert Hites
Ainsworth
Junella Thomassen
Moines
Des Moines
B. F. Brins
Man
Pella
Thorassen
Hites
Central College
Oskaloosa
Hollis Bryam
F. N. Byram
Yelle Heerema
Leigton
Keneth
John
Peter Heerema
Noted leader coming to Pella for Union Service
Dr. W. I. Chamberlain of New York, a foremost leader of work in nine countries, will be present at a Union Service of the three Reformed Churches at the First I. formed church in Pella. His charming presence and speech are expected to draw a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
W. I. Chamberlain
New York
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Sherman
Savannah
Washington
Louisville
Davenport
Y. M
Pella Tigers
Evangelistic Campaign
Suzanna Gardner
Miss Myrtle Saylor
Iowa Infantry
Archer
Princess Theatre
Dykstra—De Wild
Hites—Thomassen
Heerema
Byram
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