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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1924
Page
9
Chronicle staffer L W Hartley fixed a Monro e Mirror linotype. Visitors include Dr P E Edmand of Chicago and relatives in Pella. Many notes on local teachers, visits, and a 38 degree Tuesday frost. Zendingsfeast program in Pella and surrounding churches. Local travel and small ads noted.
Gladys De Kock of Pella and Gladys Hardin of Knoxville announce their marriage on Saturday August 30. De Kock, a Central College graduate of 1924 and business manager of the Central Bay last year, is well known in Pella. Hardin is daughter of Mr and Mrs B A Hardin of Knoxville area. The couple will reside in Knoxville. Best wishes from The Chronicle.
Raymond S. Spears notes a rise in automobile touring from camping trips to cross country journeys. He emphasizes easy access via varied roads, human ingenuity during detours, and the growing resilience of travelers who endure shortages and breakdowns. The water-tank on the running board signals tourist preparedness as five million wanderers heed the road call.
California Joe, a famed scout whose real name was likely Joseph Milmer or Hawkins, built his legend with practical jokes from Canada to the Pacific. A Sioux War era tale recounts his grave prank for Amos Billings, then details his later roles as trapper, Civil War scout for the Union, and Custer’s chief of scouts before dying in the Black Hills on December 5, 1876.
A Wednesday afternoon recital in Chapel hall featured Prof. Sadler’s summer class at Central College. Pupils from beginner to advanced played solos duets and quartettes for about an hour before a large audience. The school emphasizes public performance with biweekly studio recitals continuing through the year.
A readable fragment lists multiple musical pieces with composers and performers. Names include Godard, Scharwenka, Mozart, Horvath, Mendelssohn, Gottschalk, Hollaender, and Behr. Performers mentioned include Lillian Payne, Mae Piette, Nina Gosaclink, Helene Slob, Iris Hesselink, Yvonne Aschenbrenner, Elva Van Houweling, Bernice Gezel, Freda Pixley, and others. The list appears as a program or catalog of pieces for piano study or performance with ensembles and individual players.
Elmo Scott Watson recalls Jim White known as Buffalo Chip Jim a lifelong follower and imitator of Buffalo Bill Cody. He served as scout and guide, never drank or swore, and met his end at Slim Buttes in 1876 after an Indian raid. He died bravely describing his fate to fellow soldiers.
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