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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
6
The Pella Red Cross raised nearly 1000 for Japanese earthquake relief after the treasury was empty for a 400 request. Local canvassers urged donors to keep gifts for actual relief, aligning with national Red Cross guidance that every cent goes to relief in Japan.
A grading gang with cook shan ties sheds and tools arrived in Pella early this week to begin work on the White Way west of town. They recently finished a Johnson County job and will work as long as weather allows. East of Pella progress continues toward the Mahaska County line, reducing the need for the detour via Franklin Street. The western stretch won't finish this fall due to longer length, but workers hope to complete the Pella Otley section soon to ease detours caused by bad hills on the route. West of Otley the road is new so detours are not expected there.
Mrs Hilda Johnson Bain the missionary who planned to speak Sunday at the Baptist church was unable to reach Pella in time. A Monday evening meeting drew a good turnout despite poor weather. She described Congo native customs beliefs and home life and the missionary work bringing gospel and better living. It was her first visit to Pella since graduating Central College in 1892.
Mr and Mrs George Heeren and Mr and Mrs H Jaarsma returned from a three month trip to Holland sailing September 4 and reaching Pella in seventeen days They report a splendid voyage by water with all looking fine Mr Heeren gained ten pounds indicating plenty to eat abroad They enjoyed visiting relatives and friends but are glad to be back in America and Pella.
Oskaloosa Iowa September 15 1923 Mr H H Sadler Pella Iowa commends editors of the Pella Chronicle for the last issue praising first class production clear ads and printed matter. The letter thanks the Chronicle for publicity for Pella and its local merchants signed J R McGregor.
A program listing for a September 22 concert includes Indian Dance Medley Southern Melodies and a band song That's How I Believe in You. Edith Sedral performs Cuban Dance Cornet Solo I Am Here Sagereeet Mr. John V Overture Spirit of the Age. A band duet Two Bulfinches features Harriet Frush on clarinet and Marion Frush on piccolo. Medley Irish Melodies and Band America are listed with scattered letters and fragments.
Time to select show corn approaches as Iowans plan for winter corn shows. Secretary Joe L. Robinson of the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers' Association urges exhibitors to pick in the field several times as many ears as they expect to display, ensuring enough quality ears reach the judging table.
Rev Gradus Vander Linden of Jamestown has accepted the pastorate at Seventh Reformed Church in Grand Rapids replacing the late Rev A J Van Lummel. A Pella Iowa native and Western Theological Seminary graduate, he led Jamestown church for four years. The West Side pioneer church organized in 1890 enrolls about 200 families and 385 communicants. Installation arrangements are being made.
A Reformed Church letter from Rev. W. J. Van Kersen discusses the Japan quake's impact on Tokyo and Yokohama, noting missionaries safe despite heavy property losses. It describes dispatches from Kobe, concerns for Miss Couch and Miss Kuyper, and calls for relief funds and later reconstruction aid.
A memorial service for Miss Jennie Kuyper, a Pella missionary who died in the Japanese earthquake, will be held at First Reformed Church at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 23. Speakers include Miss Elizar P. Cobb and M. J. Hoffman. The Holland service is moved to 1:30 p.m. to allow ample time.
Marion County poultry shines at the Oskaloosa fair with 826 chicken entries led by 115 barred rocks and 89 buff orpingtons. Mrs C Hakkert of Pella wins first premium on young barred rocks while Connie Van Lint earns eight firsts with ducks and geese amid 146 waterfowl headcount.
Gerrit Hasselman and Dorothy Van Zante of Pella were married at 8 p m Saturday September 15 by Rev J Wessel at the First Reformed parsonage. They left for Ottumwa then Chicago and plan to return in about a week. The bride is daughter of the late Ant Van Zante and both are highly regarded in Pella. The Chronicle extends best wishes.
The Kobe data center reports Miss Jennie Kuyper among the dead after the Karuizawa quake. Miss Kuyper is confirmed dead as cables arrive in New York and Pella. The Board had waited for further word from the mission but learned the worst. The Kuyper family receives consolation via a direct cable from Hubert Kuyper.
Pella merchants announce monthly Trades Day sales with goods priced below regular sale prices to draw shoppers. Prizes attract competition. winners from prior months cannot repeat the same prize. Read the double page ad, winners to be announced next week, and collect coupons at the Chronicle office for redemption.
The new pastor has not yet arrived in Pella but services will be held Sunday morning, September 23. Rev. M. Hightshoe will preach at the regular hour of morning worship.
Members of the C E S honored Mr and Mrs J S Oldham and Dr and Mrs Payne with a farewell gathering at the Payne home on Monday. Light refreshments were served as the Oldhams depart for Newton and the Paynes for Pella, with Dr Payne continuing his local practice for now.
City of Pella Iowa held regular session on September 18 1923 with all members present. Petition for curbing along south side of block 29 granted and petitioners to pay engineering costs. Clerk authorized to issue $825.00 warrant for interest on water works extension bonds due October 1 next. Electrical engineers reported light plant equipment and boiler installation next week. Light and Water Committee authorized to dispose of old material at the plant. Council adjourned.
A four year old boy of Mr and Mrs Tennis Van Zomeran living east of town fell from a wagon on Monday after a wheel struck a stump. He was riding in the wagon on the farm when the wheel hit a stump, throwing him to the bottom of the wagon and resulting in a broken arm.
For Saturday only, a 26 percent discount on our new wall paper offered by Puritan Drug Store. Re member Saturday only.
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