those who so nobly fought and gave their lives for freedom have not been
forgotten, and never will as long as these shafts of memory dot the various
communities in which we live. Our people should feel proud of their
accomplishment as it speaks well for the American spirit shown.

Fully three thousand people witnessed the unveiling ceremonies, and it was the
largest crowd that has ever been out on an occasion of this kind in our city.
The parade was fully five blocks long and made a very fine appearance.

HOME FOR THE AGED

One of the institutions of which the citizens of Pella are justly proud, and
that has more than justified the judgment of those who were instrumental in its
erection, is the Home for the Aged; or as it is commonly named, "The Old
People's Home."

From information that we consider reliable, it is evident that the credit for
originating the plan that finally led to the building of this splendid and
useful addition to the comfort and well being of so many of our citizens,
belongs by right to our public spirited townsman, T. T. Bakker. Not only did the
thought originate with him, but he took an important part in the preliminary
work that is always necessary to promote any improvement of that nature.

The Home is under the control of an organization known as the Christian
Benevolent Association, which was incorporated on April 30, 1907. Article three
of the articles of incorporation sets forth that:

"The object and purpose of this incorporation shall be to erect and provide a
comfortable house, which shall be named 'Home for the Aged,' and to that end it
shall have power to raise money by subscription, and to acquire title to real
estate and personal property of whatsoever nature, by gift, purchase, bequest or
devise, and to hold and dispose of the same for the benefit of the corporation
and to borrow money and execute notes and property therefor. The object is 

Home for the Aged