Synhorst Reuvers wedding joins Chicago honeymoon plans
Miss Freda Reuvers and Richard Synhorst wed at the bride’s parents home on September 13 1915 at 11 00 am. They left for Chicago that afternoon and will reside in Oskaloosa where Synhorst is in the lumber business. The Chronicle extends congratulations. Central football practice shows 25 players, veterans returning, and scrimmage games to begin with a home opener on October 1 against Highland Park.
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J. H. Reuvers
Freda Reuvers
Richard Synhorst
Oskaloosa
Joe Rhynsburger
Chicago
Synhorst
the Chronicle
Central
Capt. Byers
Woody
Hites
F. Rhynsburger
Hillyer
Roach
Droz
Muirhead
Fry
Hicks
Lunt
Lowe
Allen
Reece
Ter Louw
Highland Park
Milo Tournament Recap Highlights Local Teams and Sport Faith
The Milo Motor reports on a recent four team baseball tournament at Milo. Humes ton won the title by beating Milo, while Pella and Melcher fielded strong teams. Observers believe Pella, if facing Hameston in finals, could have claimed the top prize. Wheeler pitched well for Humeston, Clyde Jarnigan’s decisions were praised, and the event yielded a small net surplus to fund local church preacher salaries. F C Stubenrauch visited the capital city on business.
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Milo
Pella
Humeston
Melcher
Hameston
Wheeler
Clyde Jarnigan
Popular Books At Vander Linden’s Bazar Sale
A fresh shipment of Popular copyright books arrived in Vander Linden's Bazar. Many titles sold last year at $1.50 and a fine line of fiction is priced at 60 cents.
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Vander Linden
Alethians Entertain New Girls With Kid Party
On Friday Sept 17 at four o'clock the Alethians hosted a gathering for new girls aged five to sixteen. Activities included drop the handkerchief London Bridge and a tug of war. Miss Nannie Barron supervised a private school. Miss Blanche Wanamaker led music teaching America. Supper followed with potato salad sandwiches pickles scalloped corn coffee ice cream and cake. Children sat on the floor then moved to chairs and departed after saying thanks.
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Alethians
London Bridge
Nannie Barron
Blanche Wanamaker
America
Hand of Death claims P. Vanden Berge at 77
P. Vanden Berge died Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs. C. Vogelaar at age seventy seven. He moved here with his wife from Pella two months ago to visit children. Survived by wife six children twenty grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were at First Reformed church and burial in Alton.
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P. Vanden Berge
C. Vogelaar
Pella
Alton
Carnes
John
H. Hofland
Sheldon
William
Jake
Peter
Michigan
van den Berge
First Reformed Church
Orange City News
Alton Democrat
Pella Teaching Training Class Plans Focus on Oct 1 Start
Plans announce the start of this year's community teacher training class about October 1. Open to anyone from city Sunday schools, both teachers and pupils over 16. Prof Elizabeth Graham will conduct the class this year, with Dr Bailey assisting if possible. An unusual opportunity to improve service. You are welcome.
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Our
Elizabeth Graham
Bailey
Scandal film shown at Electric Palace Saturday
The Broadway Universal feature Scandal by Lois Weber was screened last Saturday at the Electric Palace. Critics praised the detailed picturization and the everyday townlife portrayal. Lois Weber stars with Phillip Smalley and Rupert Julien. five reels. Knoxville visitors Misses Jennie and Hattie Harrison attended.
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Electric Palace
Lois Weber
Phillip Smalley
Rupert Julien
Universal
Jennie and
Hattie Harrison
Knoxville
Geography and Hogs in Pella A Neighbor’s Tale
A derisive sketch condemns thrift that ignores education as a path to progress. The writer portraits a town resident who hoards money and resents schoolbooks, arguing such attitudes fuel resistance to compulsory education laws and hamper children’s ambitions. Also notes local residents Henry Vroos, Z. Ver Beek, and J. Slings returning to Pella after filing for John Nearmyer.
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Jogarry
Pella
Will Vander Waal
Henry Vroos
Z. Ver Beek
J. Slings
John Nearmyer
Prairie City News Summary of Local Visits
From the News lists multiple local residents visiting relatives or traveling to Pella and nearby towns. Names include Frank DeWit, Miss Sarah Van Peursem, Geo Vanderzyl, A A Klyn, Mrs Mary Oster, Mrs H W Van der Linden, Helen, Miss Ina DeGooyer, Nettie, Mrs N A Van Haaften, Mr and Mrs C W Vroom and Baby. Associations with Pella Otley Monroe Sioux City and Monroe noted.
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Frank DeWit
Sarah van Peursem
Pella
Geo. Vanderzyl
A. A. Klyn
Mary Oster
John Verought
H. W. van der Linden
Little Helen
Sioux City
W. van de Kamp
Ina DeGooyer
Monroe
Nettie
P. D. Wagaman
N. A. van Haaften
Prohibition May Boost Iowa Grapes and Juice Use
Statement from T J Maney of Iowa State College argues prohibition will aid local fruit growers by increasing demand for unfermented juice and home grape production. He notes dry periods elsewhere may hurt grape exporters while the Midwest expands soft drink and grape juice use and home winemaking due to bars closing.
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California
Iowa
Middle West
T. J. Maney
Iowa State College
$10.00 For Your Boy Dresswear Preview
A promotional note urges dressing the boy as well as the father with better goods and perfect fits for ten dollars. The ad emphasizes quality and value in boys clothing.
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Pioneer Busier
Buick
Fair Grounds
Synhorst—Reuvers
F. C. Stubenrauch
Prairie City
A. P. Kuyper
Independence St
Pella, Iowa
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