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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
5
The Pella Chamber of Commerce met Monday at Central College Dormitory for a banquet hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary and student volunteers. Professor C. W. Wassam spoke on merchandising, stressing knowing one’s line and serving the constituency, with clear examples.
Isaac Dunnick died July 16 1916 leaving thirteen children. Twelve received shares. Henry Dunnick could not be found and $1100 was deposited with the county clerk. Frank Wilson, district court clerk, held the funds until found. Henry was located recently in an Illinois town and awaits action to claim his share. The note cites Newton Record clipping and links Henry to Mrs Jake Sterrenburg's family.
The City Council of Pella Iowa met September 15 1919 with Mayor Vanden Berg presiding. Minutes approved. Warrants issued totaling 7.50 to Chamber Commerce 70.00 for 1905 bond interest 236.25 for electric light bond interest. Twenty cents per ton to unload coal at the light plant. Council adjourned.
Gold Star Post No 89 American Legion holds a meeting Monday evening September 29 at 8 00 p m. All honorably discharged men invited regardless of Legion membership to attend and discuss important business. Dick C Van Zante Post Commander.
Dr Wm Bode president of Grundy Center College will preach forenoon and afternoon at Baptist Church. Services at 10 45 a m and 8 p m Sunday School at 9 30 a m B Y P U 7 p m Junior B Y P U 230 p m Rev H M Bruins pastor 930 Sunday school 1045 morning worship Sermon series on The Seven Deadly Sins Music by double quartets Activities at 4 00 6 30 and 7 30 p m junior intermediate and senior C EB Society and Canada?
In a late night session Mr Kuyper urged a vote on ratifying the Paris peace commission covenant. Only four votes opposed the proposition while nearly a hundred supported ratification. A motion then sent a telegram to Iowa senators reporting the outcome before adjournment.
The Pella fair enjoyed good weather this week with better exhibits, but crowds were smaller on Wednesday. Officials expect larger attendance as schools end for the day and many businesses close early, with crowds of several thousand anticipated by two o'clock. The fair runs through Friday evening.
Central College launches a five event lecture course to bring noted speakers, entertainers, and music to Pella. The program aims to overcome small town limits by offering Des Moines caliber talent locally at a nominal price. Season tickets remain two dollars for the full series.
On October 1 the Vander Zyl Bros coal business will operate on a strictly cash basis. Thirteen young men departed this week for Iowa City to attend the State University, marking the largest delegation Pella has sent to the university.
A miscellaneous shower was hosted at the home of Miss Eberl Rovaart on Saturday evening for her cousin Miss Nellie Gosselink. About forty relatives and friends attended, many presents were given, refreshments were served, and guests enjoyed games and entertainment, reflecting Miss Rovaart’s hospitality.
A veteran endorsed appeal explains the Salvation Army provided food clothing and medical aid to Americans at home and abroad. Marion county aims to raise 2800 during September 22 to 30 with a campaign led by Walter Kester and supported by local officials and a publicity team.
Market brief from Pella Markets and Van der Zyl Bros shows cattle steers 8.00 to 12.00 per cwt and butcher stock 6.00 to 9.00 per cwt. Grains quoted 1.00 to 1.25 per bu and 1.75 to 2.05 per bu. Pack stock, butter, and poultry values noted.
Three enlarged farms near Oska loosa Iowa totaling fifty six sixty and one hundred ten acres are offered for sale by M H Cullis 643 North CO St Oskaloosa Iowa The listing notes improved land and provides a contact address for inquiries.
The Second Reformed church held a welcome home gathering for congregation members returning from army and navy service. Rube Brand and his band provided music while Roll of Honor names were read. Harry De Cook spoke of his Rainbow Division experiences in France. The event honored fifty three names, including John Van Veen who died in uniform. The Roll will be displayed on patriotic occasions and a record of wartime service kept in church archives.
The annual meeting of the Women's Missionary Union of the Classis of Pella will be held at Third Reformed Church in Pella on Tuesday September 30 with sessions at 10 30 a m and 2 00 p m Addresses will be given by Miss Jennie Kuyper of Pella Rev HekhuIs of Waupun Wis Mrs Ralston of New York and Miss Jensen of Oklahoma
The County Y M C A Convention met in Pella on Monday with reduced attendance due to wet roads. Speakers included N H Northcott C H Pipher E K Cole J Stewart Brown and Rev J S Corkey sharing insights on Overseas work and county organization. Despite a strong program, many Pella residents missed the talks.
At the request of friends pleased with Pres Hoffman’s League of Nations address, he will repeat it at a public meeting in the High School Auditorium at eight o’clock Friday evening October 3. Those who heard the address urged a larger audience and residents of Pella and vicinity are invited to attend.
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