Auto Crash Off Main Street Narrowing In Pella
Four people were injured when a car driven by Tom Denny failed to negotiate the Main and Liberty street offset. The Denny family and neighbor Thurman Roberts were returning from Camp Dodge when a dimmer-violating oncoming car blinded them. The Denny car struck an iron light post, breaking it in three pieces and injuring all occupants. Roberts suffered a broken nose and cuts, the young Denny had a dislocated shoulder, Mrs. Denny was head‑injured, and her daughter was bruised. Drs Fox and Carpenter treated them. they left for home the next morning aboard the train as the car was too damaged to drive.
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Main
Liberty Streets
Tom Denny
Thurman Roberts
Rose Hill
Camp Dodge
Main Street
Denny
Liberty Street
Mr. Denny
Roberts
Soldier JS Discharged for Health at Camp Dodge
Ralph Grundman, stationed at Camp Dodge since early in the year and a member of the 339th F. A., was discharged this week due to health reasons. He remained behind in hospital when his regiment went to France and has suffered rheumatism since May. He returns home to Pella and plans to prove to doctors he can fully recover and resume civilian life.
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Ralph Grundman
Camp Dodge
Pella
Ralph
339Th F. A
France
President Wilson Calls for Liberally Fund War Purchases
The government appeals to the American people to lend money on a larger scale to fund the war effort. It argues victory is an essential investment and a defense against German dictates, noting Americans have long dedicated wealth to the republic's principles and will support the cause.
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America
Germany
Home Economics Course Planned in Pella October
A three day Home Economics course will be held in Pella on October 14 16 and 16 under the Ladies Auxiliary of Central College. Miss Nell M Barnett will direct with sessions afternoon and evening. Topics include sugar saving bread making in war time canning and meat use and what we wear in war time. Local exhibits and Red Cross salvage sales for war fund. Admission one dollar with reduced rates for parts of the course. Tickets from local ladies.
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Pella
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Central College
Nell M. Barnett
Red Cross
War Fund
J. Wesselink
P. H. Kuyper
G. F. Sadler
H. W. Pietenpol
Central College Y M C A Lecture Course Returns
Central College Y M C A announces a refined five event lecture course with higher talent. The Weber Male Quartet opens on November 7, followed by one more musical act January 10 and three lectures by Packard Sarett and Fletcher with dates to be announced. Ticket price remains $2.00 as before. Support is urged as many young men serve in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College Y. M. C. A
Weber
Lyceum
Alton Packard
Lew A. Sarett
Thos
Brooks Fletcher
YMC. A
Wilson
Liberty Loan Slogans and Bond Drive Appeals
A collection of wartime Liberty Bond slogans urging public participation through patriotic messaging. Lines emphasize buying bonds to support defense, discourage German aggression, and reduce casualties, with phrases about lending, national unity, and economic sacrifice.
Liberty Loan Comes Next Week In Pella and Marion County
The Fourth Liberty Loan campaign starts Saturday September 28 and runs about three weeks. Pella aims for its quota of 163 975 20 and Marion county 1 205 700. residents may be canvassed starting October 2. The committee predicts a six billion dollar loan, with higher figures possible, and will act firmly against shirkers to meet the obligation.
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Pella
H. P. van Gorp
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Marion County
Pella Ellty
Lake Prairie
College Notes Opening Chapel and Activities
Opening chapel held Wednesday at 10 in Central Chapel with special music by the Conservatory. The room was full and overflowed into the corridor. Registration going well. the Dean busy. Mrs. Halbert served dinner at the new dorm. Mrs. Hoffman ready to begin teaching. Second Reformed church Sunday school teachers conference at Sunny Side Tuesday. Opening social planned for Friday. Boost for Central. commercial department crowded. Miss Stow happy. music department large. glee club to begin. Mr. Sadler to accompany both clubs. A film at Elite Theatre showed Fourth of July scenes in France. Heinie seen in a band with a big horn. a print by J. H. Reuvers.
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Chapel Hall
Old Central
Hs Conservatory
Halbert
Hoffman
Second Reformed Church
Sunnyside
O. K
Comercial Department
Miss Stow
Brownie
Lane
Mr. Sadler
Fair Had Good Day Wednesday At Pella District Fair
The Pella district fairs attracted strong crowds with Tuesday entries and Wednesday exhibitions. Despite early threatening weather, attendance rose for the afternoon show. Livestock displays were unusually large with high quality horses cattle sheep and hogs plus a notable poultry and garden exhibit and strong work by boys and girls in domestic science and manual training. Fireworks and music by the Pella band complemented a good midweek program.
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Pella
Red Cross Urges Clothing Drive For Belgium France
The local Red Cross appeals for worn clothing and shoes to aid ten million people in Belgium and occupied Northern France. Bring stock to the Red Cross room this week. the Commission for Relief in Belgium has limited imports, and need is acute.
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Red Cross
Belgium
France
Commission For Relief
Brussels
America
War Savings Pledge Urges Immediate Action From Readers
A wartime appeal urges 100 percent Americans to honor their war savings pledge. The message emphasizes duty and patriotism, asking if readers meant to keep the pledge when signing the card and urging them to make good promptly.
Red Cross Chapter Details Organization and Leaders
The local Red Cross chapter outlines its organized structure with Bert Baron as chairman overseeing all work and committees, plus vice chairman Mrs. Geo F Sadler supervising women's activities. Other key roles include Mrs F D Stubenrauch as surgical dressings superintendent, Mrs F M Frush garments superintendent, Mrs G S Baron knitting supervisor, secretary Mrs H P Vander Meulen and treasurer H P Scholte, with active campaigns for clothing, fruit stones, gas mask materials, and sewing for soldiers and refugees.
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Red Cross
Wark
Bert Baron
Belgium
France
Geo. F. Sadler
Sadler
Otley
Cordova
G. S. Baron
H. P. Vander Meulen
Home Service Committee
H. P. Scholte
Regular session of Pella classis at Bethany church
The Pella classis met at Bethany in Otley Iowa on Sept 17 with 14 elders and 13 ministers present. Due to rising costs an extra 9 cent per family assessment was levied and Sully's pastoral relation dissolved Oct 1.
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Pella
Church of Bethany
J. Wesselink
M. J. Hoffman
D. D
Jasper County
B. M. Flikkema
H. M. Bruins
C. W. Deelsnyder
Church of
Sully
Classis
Central College
J. Oseewaarde
Mississippi River
Kilduff
Gatesburg
Local Funds Used To Pay Bills And Report On Community Work
The minutes note last month’s bills totaled $250.21 plus locally purchased materials. This week’s report covered the officers and the Women’s work. Next week will feature the Home Service work, highlighted as equally important, as Publicity Committee plans progress.
Pastor J. E. Ward Leads New Pella Church Staff
Rev. J. E. Ward and his family arrived in Pella and reside at the Peace street parsonage. He comes from Salem in Henry county where he served last year as pastor. The family includes his wife and four children. one son, 19, serves on Camp Lewis staff and is a former Iowa Wesleyan College student and ministerial student. A daughter is principal of Exline High School, another daughter recently enrolled in Pella High School, and a five year old son rounds out the family. The pastor delivered his first sermon at Pella last Sunday.
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J. E. Ward
Methodist Church
Pella
Peace Street
Mr. Ward
Salem
Henry County
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Wash
Iowa Wesleyan College
Ward
Exline
Miss Hunt Weds Earl Lanferman In Local Ceremony
Miss Anna Hunt daughter of Mrs Hunt of this city married Earl Lanferman of Ft. Dodge last Sunday. The couple will reside in Storm Lake Town where the groom runs a garage business.
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Anna Hunt
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Liberty Loan
Chronicle
van Gorp
College
Henry Kuyper
J. H. Reuvers
Heinie
Thrift Kits
SOF Pella Rev. AL
Peter Grooters
Towa
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