Old Veterans Hold Reunion in Pella Iowa
The 17th Iowa Veteran Infantry reunion held in Pella featured 12 returning members from a 1045-strong Sixties regiment. Local efforts by J. M. Cox, J. I. Franklin, and G. A. R. members, plus the Ladies Circle, organized a meal and events at Chamber of Commerce and Alamo Theatre. Mayor Vanden Berg welcomed attendees as Major Harry M. Kenderdine spoke, with remarks from Central College leaders. The next reunion is planned for Albia, with John A. Crozier elected president and Alec Trimble secretary.
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17Th
Iowa Veteran Infantry
Pella
J. M. Cox
J. I. Franklin
Chamber of Commerce
Vanden Berg
Harry M. Kenderdine
Regiment
Harry de Cook
M. J. Hoffman
Central College
Alamo Theatre
17Th Town Infantry
Mr. Sigman
Curtis Alderson
Ottumwa
Harvey Cochran
Exline
W. W. Jackson
Douds
R. JM. Anthony
Pleasantville
O. M. Archer
Truro
G. W H. Meye
Eddyville
John A. Crozier
Albia
W. H. Allen
Knoxville
Elwood
Kans
James George
Sully
Association
Alec Trimble
Trepass Notice From Lake Prairie Township Farmers
A group of Lake Prairie Township farmers sign a notice agreeing to ban hunting or trespassing on their premises. Signatories include H. J. Bensink, John H. Van Zee, John Gosselink, Henry Van Noord, Gerrit Walraven, J. C. Hagens, G. C. Van Zee, and others.
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Lake Prairie Township
H. J. Bensink
John H. van Zee
John Gosselink
Henry van Noord
Gerrit Walraven
J.C. Hagens
G. C. van Zee
Des Moines Men Elected to 33rd Degree of Masonry
The Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masonry in Washington DC last week elected Henry S. Nollen of Des Moines to receive the 33d degree, the highest in the body. Eight Des Moines Consistory members were chosen for the 33d degree, with seventeen others elected to the honorary K C C H including F. W. Glaze of Oskaloosa.
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Supreme Council of
Scottish Rite Masonry
Washington, D. C
Henry S. Nollen
Des Moines
Nollen
J. B. Heefner
T. G. Fultz
F. W. Glaze
Oskaloosa
Pella
Organizing Iowa Farm Club At Enormous Pella Meeting
A large Monday evening gathering in Pella drew between three and four hundred farmers to learn how Iowa Farm Clubs will help in cooperative shipping and purchasing. County Agent J M Dowell and a State Agricultural College organizer explained the club as both business and social, with a directors’ slate including Jacob De Haan A T Vander Waal Wm De Geus J E Ver Ploeg and Peter Tysseling and several hundred dollars in stock sold. The organizers expect broad farmer cooperation and social family gatherings as the club develops usefulness in the community.
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Pella
The
Chronicle
Senate
J. M. Dowell
State Agricultural College
Iowa Farm Clubs
Jacob de Haan
A. T. Vander Waal
Wm. de Geus
J. E. Ver Ploeg
Peter Tysseling
Post-Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Ver Ploeg at Home
Mrs C F Aschenbrenner hosted a post-nuptial shower for Mrs W Ver Ploeg last Thursday. About twenty friends gathered for a surprise party with games and amusements followed by refreshments. Out-of-town guest Mrs W D Richardson of San Francisco attended.
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C. F. Aschenbrenner
Talks to Girls at Chamber of Commerce Hall
The Women s Foredated Club has arranged talks for girls 14 and older at the Chamber of Commerce hall at 4 00 p m Tuesday Nov 4. Saylor and Gardner will lead meetings at the M B church venue and mothers are invited.
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Saylor and Gardner
M. B
Chamber of Commerce
Armistice Day plans discussed by Gold Star Post 89
Gold Star Post No 89 American Legion held its monthly meeting in Pella to map Armistice Day events on November 11. A Welfare committee report outlined a parade in uniform with possible drill and an evening gathering with a feed. They aim to partner with the Chamber of Commerce and will announce details next week.
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Gold Star Post No. 89
American Legion
Post Welfare Committee
Harry de Cook
Glen van Duyn
Martin Paardekooper
van Duyn
Chamber of Commerce
Pella
Congress
Payette Idaho Independent purchased by Henry Young
The Chronicle’s editor brother H R Young, once noted in Pella, now publishes the Payette Idaho Independent. Henry, formerly in North Dakota and Montana, moved west after the Nonpartisan League impacted his North Dakota paper. He may still own a land holding there.
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Payette
Idaho
H. R. Young
Chronicle
Pella
Henry
North Dakota
Montana
West
Apron Bazar Planned by The Martha Society at Star Garage
The Martha Society will hold an Apron Bazar at the Star Garage on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. Chicken sandwiches and coffee will be served.
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Martha Society
Star Garage
ADVANSONIANS ENTERTAINED BY MONROE HOSTS
The Advance Society of Central College enjoyed an evening at Ada Van Zante and Sara Baren's Monroe home on Friday October 24. The group faced muddy roads but traveled well and arrived by eight. Games followed a good program and a two course luncheon boosted spirits. The girls hoped the outing would deliver the anticipated fun and relates that they valued the hostesses' hospitality. Some returned home in time for breakfast, calling it a never to be forgotten time.
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Advance Society of
Central College
Ada van Zante
Sara Baren
Monroe
Aftenoon
Pella
Revivalist Meetings Draw Large City Crowds
A citywide revival series reports full attendance at four Tuesday through Friday morning prayer meetings in different sections, each lasting thirty minutes. Miss Saylor delivers sermons on topics like Some Sure Things Dynamite and Full of The Nick, with Booster Club events and men’s meetings attracting substantial crowds.
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Osten
Miss Saylor
Garden City
Over All Factory
Miss Gardner
American Legion
Life of J Hoffman Father of Central College President
An obituary explains J Hoffman's death in a mill accident in Overisel Michigan while oiling a shaft on the third floor. He was around 65, a miller and pioneer builder who survived multiple mill fires and rebuilt, leaving six children and a devout Christian family. President M J Hoffman's letter recalls his father's courage, faith, and lifelong devotion to education and church work.
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Pella
J. Hoffman
M. J. Hoffman
Central College
Dr. Hoffman
Overisel
Mich
Hoffman
Fulton
Ill
Cedar Rapids
Hofman
The
Chronicle
Holland
Michigan
Netherlands
van Raalte
Star Mills
Filmore
Jennie Timmerman
Sympathy Follows Sudden Death of Pella Leader Hoff man
Henry and Grace Dangremond of Burlington and Milton, president of Central College James from Theological School in New Brunswick, Mabel and Jeanette in Denver sanitorium, mourn the sudden tragedy. The Chronicle shares Pella community sorrow and honors Hoff man's steadfast faith as a beacon of inspiration for his family and friends.
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Henry
Grace
Mra
Henry Dangremond
Burlington
Milton
Central College
James
New Bruunswick
N. J
Mabel
Jeanetta
Denver
Pella
Hoffman
Si Ters
Two Cars Collide at Main and Franklin Streets
A morning collision at the Main and Franklin intersection left broken glass and debris. Tommy Van Vark drove east on Franklin while Roy Van Skike with Ed Grant Peter Sells and Roy Van der Linden went north on Main. The northbound car struck the other, shattering a windshield and damaging a rear wheel. no injuries were reported.
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Main
Franklin Streets
Chronicle
Tommy van Vark
Franklin
Roy van Skike
Ed Grant
Peter Sells
Roy Vander Linden
Main Street
Wilson Jewelry
van Vark
Pella Hi-Y Charter Members Held Stunt Night
The Pella Hi-Y welcomed 14 charter members on Thursday October 23 and held its first Stunt Night with over 60 attendees. Tracy Hi-Y contributed 13 members to events including a milk race mule and rider scramble blind feeding the blind boxing harems and basketball. Nicholas Gosselink welcomed guests and Ernest Mettler replied. A grand scramble for apples ended the program as hoboes headed home. Rev J E Ward led Bible Study and gym work with 23 boys in attendance.
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Pella Hi-Y
Hi-Y
Tracy Hi-Y
Nicholas Gosselink
Hi-V
Tracy Fellows
Ernest Mettler
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Porter on 62nd Birthday
Mrs Marion Porter was surprised Friday evening by about forty relatives friends and neighbors who arrived with baskets of refreshments. Porter’s invalid wife enjoyed the occasion greatly along with guests including Mrs Mark Shaw of Monroe and Mrs W L AllJen of National City California.
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Marion Porter
Vander Linden McFadden Wedding at Prairie City Home
Irma Vander Linden weds Samuel Porter McFadden in a quiet Oct 15 ceremony at the Van der Linden home. Officiated by Revere end L L Wels of M. H. church, the couple plans to live nearby. Both graduates, Irma taught in Prairie City Public Schools. Samuel is a progressive farmer and World War I veteran.
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A. L. Vander Linden
Miss Irma
Samuel Porter McFadden
G. L. McFadden
L. L. Wels
M. H. Church
Patal McFadden
Prairie City High School
Prairie City Public Schoola
Prairie City News
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17Th Iowa Infantry
Iowa
Fapm Club
Idaho Paper
Advansonians
Methodist Church
YX. M.C. A. Notes
J. E. Ward
Vander Linden
McFadden
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