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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1921

Page

5

Social column notes on Dora Hynes dinner honor

ULE readers are urged to send items for the Social column. The Des Moines Sunday Register clipping notes Miss Dora Hynes formerly of Pella will preside at a junior federation dinner in the Harris-Emery crystal room honoring Mrs. Benjamin Dupar who departs in November for Mexico. Covers are set for numerous ladies and Misses including Dora Hynes Margaret Flynn Alta Brown Florence Kinney Nellie Gertsch Jessie Nilles Alice Flynn and Emma Gertsch.

Dora Hynes Pella Des Moines Junior Federation Harris-Emery Crystal Benjamin Dupar Mexico J. B. Grove Lambert Bolton Charles Campbell W. E. Maulsby E. Ray Fox Harry F. Jacobs Margaret Flynn Alta Brown Florence Kinney Nellie Gertsch Jessie Nilles Alice Flynn Emma Gertsch

Prof Sadler Hosts All Men Piano Students at Sunnyside

News item recounts Prof Sadler entertaining thirteen male piano students at Sunnyside after a Glee Club rehearsal. A seven course banquet with plentiful tea. humorous accounts of eats and a playful mix of food, camaraderie, and light mischief among the students.

Prof. Sadler Sunnyside Central Sadler Cats Eats Committee

Curious Illness Grips Tipton Youth Near Wilton Junction

Lambert J. Call an 18 year old youth from Tipton fell suddenly ill with pain over the left eye while six miles from town. He drove home in his Ford, then developed paralysis on his right arm and face. He was critically ill for two days under a chiropractor. After a week he recovered enough to return to work.

Wilton Junction Lambert J. Call Tipton

Proof of Will Notice in Marion County, Iowa

Notice is hereby given that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of G Brouwer, deceased, is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Iowa for Marion County. The will comes for a November term 1921.

District Court of Iowa Marion County G. ‘Brouwer

Narrow Escape From Reckless Auto Driver

Mrs. F. M. Frash escaped death when a car veered onto the curb near the Main and Union streets corner on Sunday. The vehicle sped toward her as she waited on the sidewalk and then righted itself, leaving her unable to identify the driver or plate. The incident follows recent reports of dangerous driving, prompting calls for action to curb reckless motorists.

F. M. Frash Main Union

Farmers' Cooperative Exchange Stockholders Meet

The stockholders will hold a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Tuesday evening, November 1, 1921. All are urged to be present. Jacob D. Haan, Secretary.

Farmers’ Cooperative Exchange Chamber of Commerce

Lays Progress to the Kicker The Unreasonable Man Quote

The passage attributes a quote from Bernard Shaw contrasting reasonable and unreasonable behavior. It notes progress depends on the unreasonable person adapting the world rather than the world adapting to them. The text reads as a general aphorism without a concrete event or publish date.

Bernard Shaw

Lankelma and Johnston deaths in Pella area

Mrs. J G Lankelma died at home in Pella at 12 40 a m Tuesday October 25 1921 aged 61 years 1 month 10 days Survived by husband two sons Doctors J W and George Lankelma of the city and a sister Mrs John Hospers of Waterloo Funeral services set for two o clock Thursday at the Second Reformed church Interment Oakwood Cemetery Johnston Lee Johnston died at his Ft Dodge Iowa home Thursday October 20 1921 aged 29 Funeral services held at the Presbyterian church Ft Dodge He was known in Pella through his wife Helen Hunt daughter of Mrs Anna Hunt of Pella Mrs Johnston and their two children visiting her mother in Pella left for home Friday morning with her mother and sister Mrs C L Gibbs of Mt Union Miss Etta Leona Hunt and H H Sadler of Pella attended the funeral in Ft Dodge on Sunday Mrs Johnston and the children will live with her mother in Pella

J. G.lankelma Pella John Hospers Waterloo Second Reformed Church Oakwood Cemetery Johnston Lee Johnston Ft. Dodge Iowa Presbyterian Cchurch Johnston Peila Helen Hunt Anna Hunt C. L. Gibbs Mt. Union Etta Leona Hunt H. H. Sadler

Church Notes at First Christian Reformed Church

The 9:30 a m service includes The Reason for the Name Jesus and The Great Human Needs with The Glory of God. Afternoon 1:30 p m and 7:30 p m services feature reflections on 2 Cor 7 10 and Rom 5 11, and The Believer's Joy. Miss Van Nimwegen solos, junior choir sings There is an hour of Hallowed Peace, and the Senior C E meets to discuss applying the Golden Rule today.

First Christian Reformed Church Jesus Holland English God C. E Lee Lautenbach Joseph Wilhelmina van Nimwegen

First Reformed Church Singers Set for Next Sunday

Carl Byers and Tillie Beerends will sing Hark My Soul by Shelley next Sunday evening at the First Reformed Church. The service opens with Evangelistic singing and features Irene Gran in a leading role.

First Reformed Church Carl Byers Tillie Beerends Shelley Irene Gran

Musical program at First Church in Pella

Central College supporters the Ladies Auxiliary organize a benefit concert at First Church Auditorium on Tuesday November 1. Pupils from Piano Voice Violin and Expression departments will perform after weeks of instruction, with Glee Clubs singing. No admission charge. a silver offering will be taken.

Central College Central Our College First Church Pella

American Legion Post Hears Plans For Show And Parade

October meeting of Gold Star Post No 89 discusses details for the big Legion show with date undecided. Commander M D McWilliams notes the Chamber of Commerce wants volunteers as Halloween parade police. National convention in Kansas City draws near with Iowa delegation led by Commander Steck. Cradle Roll idea by Mra C S McClung of Tipton sparks discussion of future Sons and Daughters of The American Legion.

American Legion Hallowe'en M. D. McWilliams McWilliams Chamber of Commerce Hallowe’en National Legion Convention Pella Legion Auxiliary Kansas City Iowa Argonne Post Des Moines Monahan Sioux City Fort Dodge Legion Mra. C. 8 McClung Tipton Mra American’ ‘Legion Molung

Iowa Legion Leader Declines Name for National Command

The text notes doubts Hanford McNider, former Iowa Department commander, could be national commander due to his refusal to allow his name to be presented. It urges Iowa Legion members to take pride, excel in local post work, and strengthen ties with comrades statewide and nationwide.

Hanford McNider Iowa Department Iowa

Halloween Supper at Chamber of Commerce by Ladies Aid Society

The Ladies Aid Society of the M B Church will serve lunch on Halloween at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Coffee, doughnuts, and pie will be available. Come in and enjoy refreshments along with the celebration.

The Ladies Aid Society of the M. ‘Be. Church Hallowe’en Chamber of Commerce

Efficiency In the Kitchen

A wise expert warns that efficiency can backfire in households. He recalls a young couple who divorced while attempting an efficiency kitchen, unable to agree on whether the stove or sink should be the central activity hub.

Fred Kelly

Ancient Swiss Lake Dwellings Revealed by Drought

In London report, drought on Swiss glaciers lowers lake levels exposing prehistoric settlements. At Greng near Morat and near Neuchatel and Morges on Lake Geneva, remains of large lake dwellings up to seven millennia old surface. Wooden platforms stood on piles driven into lake beds.

London Greng Lake of Morat Neuchatel Morges Geneva

Sally Simmons Idol of the Fair Sex in Odd Sign

A playful old verse introduces Sally as a beloved young woman praised by ladies and babies. The sign mocks domestic chores with theatrical lines about stirring porridge, dusting with an apron, washing dishes, drying a glass, and cleaning a kettle, ending with garbled ending phrases.

Sally

Ancient Vanity Boxes in Greek and Roman Times

Ancient descriptions note Greek and Roman ladies carried small caskets or coffers like sewing boxes. These were borne gracefully under the owner's arm, often by a slave who walked behind. When owners were patricians, the caskets contained a stylus and wax writing tablet.

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Chronicle Mnarrow Jacob D. Haan Lankelma Ladies Auxiliary OF American Legion Monthly Meeting Hallowe’en Supper Swise Lake Meet “Sally.simmons My Hofe G. H. Gosselink Eversharp Jake Sterrenberg Gerrit de Man Columbus W. S. van Hemert Vander Linden Rexail Store Waa SY Rae Jake van Zante P. A Prince Albert Meistener Tep Pringe Albert
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