Reunion of 17th Iowa at Pella Honors Veterans
Seventeen Iowa Volunteer Infantry veterans totaling 34 members arrived in Pella to attend the 27th reunion. A parade formed by Cox’s C R I band led by comrade Murry Cox accompanied by school children, teachers, and G A R members. Officers elected include Thos Stafford President W H Allen Flait Vice R Anthony Second Vice Lee and Treasurer. An afternoon program featured Prof Firth address and Dr Beyl remarks.
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Pella
Seventeenth Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Sol
Garden Square
Thos. Stafford
W. H. Allen Fliat
Anthony
W. Pixley Lee
Treas
Knoxville
Webster Building
Cox
Murry Cox
Central University
H.w.kenderdine
High School
Main Street
17Th Iowa
G. A. R. Circle
Major H. Kenderdine
Web
Pixley
J. T. Jackson
Stafford
Dean
O. N. Archer
Oklahoma
Kenderdine
Firth
Bey
Helen Hunt
Ora C. Lively
Columbia
Sargent
Ira DeBruin
Towa
Fire Destroys Home of W Van Klootwyk
Fire in the dining room of W Van Klootwyk's residence last Friday morning totally destroyed the house with only a few clothing items saved. The blaze was discovered by a young boy. insurance partially covers the loss.
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W. van Klootwyk
Pella Leads In Newton Auto Races And Velie Craven Duel
Ed Van Gorp won the Newton auto race with a Ford while a rival in a Kissel Kar pushed hard but flawed starts let the Pella driver claim the honors. The Velie and Great Western clash saw Craven’s car beat Cravené two straight five mile heats, tying the series as crowds of about 5000 watched. Separately, Albertus Synhorst, born in Pella and longtime Sioux County resident, died at his Woodstock Minnesota home after a varied career as marshal, meat market operator, and farmer.
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Newton
Ed van Gorp
Pella
Elmer Maytag
Velie
Craven
Albertus Synhorst
Woodstock
Minn
Synhorst
Iowa
Holland
Mary van Zee
Sioux County
First Reformed Church to Hold English Sunday Services
The First Reformed Church announces Sunday evening services will be conducted in English with the pastor occupying the pulpit. All are cordially invited to attend the church services.
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The
First Reformed Church
All Night Service at Municipal Light Plant
Superintendent Math announced all night light service begins tonight with 24 hour service expected in about a month. Pella’s Municipal Light and Power Plant advances rapidly, benefiting citizens and plant patrons. Lost: Sadie’s black handbag containing money and items near the depot. Return to Chronicle office.
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Math
Pella
Municipal Light and Power Plant
Sadie
Chronicle
Marsh Grant Weds Carrie Wilkes in Des Moines
Des Moines witnessed the marriage of Marsh Grant Route Five mail carrier and Miss Carrie Wilkes daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Wilkes. The ceremony was at Mrs A J Hanna’s home with only close relatives. They will stay in Des Moines briefly then return to Pella to reside.
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Marsh Grant
Carrie Wilkes
D. W. Wilkes
Des Moines
A. J. Hanna
Pella
Dieleman Heerema Autumn Wedding at Dieleman Home
One of the season’s prettiest autumn weddings took place at the Dieleman home in South Pella at six o’clock as Helen Marie Dieleman wed John Heerema. The ceremony featured a pink and white decor, candlelight, a ring ceremony, and attending bridesmaids Elizabeth and Emma Disleman. The service was led by Rev. Vander Werf with Rev. Brinkman assisting.
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D. Dieleman
South Pella
Helen Marie Dieleman
John Heerema
Wilma ‘Boland
Vander Werf
Brinkman
Elizabeth
Emma Disleman
Groom Marries In West Pella After Social Evening
After a formal as well as social celebration the groom won his prize and returned to the West Pella home he had furnished for his bride. Sixty five relatives attended the ceremony and Mr. and Mrs Heerema are well known in the city for their long residence. The couple received many handsome gifts as they began life together.
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West Pella
Heerema
Kitchen Shower Honors Soon Bride At Della Tice Home
Last Friday evening at the Della Tice home Miss Allie Dieleman, soon to wed, attended a kitchen shower that turned into a farewell reception for Nettie De Gooyer. Dieleman received many useful household articles as guests enjoyed a delightful gathering.
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Della Tice
Allie Dieleman
Mies Nettie de Gooyer
College Notes From A Departmental Page Features
The column covers a season opening football game 43 to 0 with Knoxville High School. It notes forthcoming game versus Highland Park in Des Moines and reports on local musical events at Baptist and Reform churches. It mentions Prof Sadler teaching fourteen organ lessons weekly and Miss Elizabeth Yaw in Woodville Mississippi reporting strong demand for music teachers, plus campus social events and chapel attendance.
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Knoxville High School
Highland Park
Des Moines
Dean Severn
Bailey
Baptist Church
1St Reformed Church
Sadler
Miss Lively
Rally Day at Baptist Church Sunday program planned
Next Sunday the Baptist Church invites all Sunday School members to gather at 9:30 a.m. for Cradle Roll activities followed by a 10:30 a.m. sermon and the Lord's Supper observance. A Young People's reorganization meets at 6:30 p.m. and an evening sermon at 7:30 p.m. targets youth but suits all.
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Baptist Church
Corn for sale in shocks near depot
For sale 15 acres of corn in shock. Will sell any amount and deliver if desired. Phone E. J. Wickhart. One half mile south of depot.
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E. J. Wickhart
Depot
Wanted A Place on the Farm for a Boy Experienced
Enquire of Albert Broeklander regarding a farm position suitable for a capable boy. Direct inquiry to the named contact for details and placement.
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Albert Broeklander
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