Vander Wal wedding anniversary and society notes
Society items note the Sth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Vander Wal March 18 with a two course luncheon hosted by several women and many guests. The Sunshine Circle of the Reformed Church held a meeting with guest societies from Leighton Otley and others. Legion Auxiliary reports donations and bonds, Des Moines conference plans, and youth speakers from Parmia Central College. Entertained friends at Mrs. Palmquist home with Brush Company demonstration. Masonic and OES notes cover degrees, meals, and April meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Vander Wal
M. Klein
Hy Xin Maren
Wilma van Zante
Wilema Vander Wal
G. W. de Bruyn
Peter Duinink
Dorothy Pies
Ancgeline Steenhook
Betty Main
Betty Vander Wal
Sunshine Circle of the Reformed Church
Spy
Aid and Doreas Society
Leighton
Bethany
Otley
Bethel Aid and Mission Societies
Leona Vander Linden
Parmia
Central College
Hansen
Dora Carson
Cynthia Tait
Alice Hocksema
Vete
Knoxville
Anna Dykhuis
Ben Kuyk
J. Palmquist
First Street
Masonic Lodge
O.E.S
Christmas Seal Sales Beat County Quota in Marion
The Marion County tuberculosis drive set a new high with Christmas seal sales totaling 12 DRESS dollars, surpassing quota by 405.46 and leaving 1861.41 in county funds to support local efforts while 020.47 goes to state work. A luncheon meeting and yearlong comparison highlight steady growth against the white plague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville Journal
Tata
Marion County drive raises funds for tuberculosis fight
At a luncheon in Track ville Marion County leaders including M Renaud Pella and Mrs John Kirtley led a drive meeting. Mrs Kirtley praised workers and the campaign team while Miss Lucile Brunsting outlined plans for annual health department tests. Expenses totaled 12.81 dollars, under seven percent of sales, with Prairie Township receipts of 380.08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Hville
Renaud Pella
John Kirtley
Pell Prairie Township
D.C. Renaud
John Blommers
John Rewenhorrst
Pella
Renaud
Seniors Lead In High School Stamp Bond Sales
The weekly stamp and bond sales at Pella High School show Freshmen 1806.40, Sophomores 1666.90, Seniors 1909.16, Office 176.00, totaling 17583.20 for the school. Last week’s total was 7573.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Easter Services at Swanson led church schedule
The Swanson pastor leads Easter religious events at the church with sunrise and evening services. Youth fellowship meetings and sermon topics are listed, including a message titled “Stone Relled Away” and a welcome speech for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aja. Swanson
Taam
Pam
Evenin
Lenten Sermon and Services at Sully Reformed Church
Arthur J. Bennink ministers morning worship with a sermon on The Lenten Christ. Lessons include Christ's Victory Over Death. Prayer and meditation focus on lives Jesus Could Touch. Emmaus Travelers appear in the program. A Friday service outlines Watchers Around the Cross with Union gem comime Aliv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully Reformed Church
Arthur J. Bennink
Jesus
Emmaus
Easter Services Across Local Churches
Local listings show multiple churches with Easter weekend services. Gospel Hall hosts a special talk on The Greatest Triumph of the Ages at 8:00 pm with Mr Pinches, plus a Bible lesson. First Reformed Church features morning worship on Resurrection themes and Bible classes at 11:30 am, followed by a men’s hymn sing in the evening. Open Bible Church schedules Sunday School at 9:15 am and morning worship at 11:00 am with an evening service at 6:00 pm led by an evangelist. Open Bible also lists prayer meetings and an evangelistic service on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Te Minches
Creacher
Pinches
First Reformed Church
Haverkinp
Krist
J. Vander Ploeg
Ter
Open Bible Church
Evice
Obituary of John C Majens Died April First at Home
John C Majens died Saturday morning April 1 at the home of Mr and Mrs ALP Van Houweling with whom he had made his home. He had suffered ill health for two years but remained active much of the time. He was the son of William C and Antonetta Hagens born on a farm three miles north of Pella in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Nelson Vos
Carrie Vos
North Main
Louise Vanden Berg
Warren de Haan
Kenneth de Haan
David Vos
Charles Vos
My Roorda
Larry Renaud
Kay MacDonald
Bonnie Vos
John C. Majens
Alp. van Houwelingith
William C
Antonetta Hagens
Pella
Local farmer to truck shop owner buried at Oakwood
A Ninety milestone man from Pella who farmed then ran a North Main Street garage passed away after years in the area. He was survived by siblings and a wife, with previous deaths in the family. Funeral services were held Monday, April 1, at 2 p.m. in the Cooperative Church with burial at Oakwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
HOPE
Oakwood Veneters
Thanking those who comforted our family after passing
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolar Hayems
Teaching Child Habits Through Responsibility
A parenting piece from the Iowa Welfare Research Station discusses how to cultivate good habits in children. It argues that lack of understanding, not willful disobedience, often drives careless behavior. Encouraging participation in daily decisions helps children feel responsibility and satisfaction in proper care of belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lani
Louise
Louis Shes
Iowa Chill Welfare Research Station
State University of Iowa
The Legend of Divine Descent in Kojiki Text
A summary of the Kojiki myth of Tanagi and Fane ami, their birth of the islands, and the divine descent leading to the Tennō lineage. The narrative notes the heavenly mandate, the empress’s rule, and the legend’s continuation through twenty six generations to the present emperor, as discussed in a school history manual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanagi
Faneami
Reed Plains
Dimmu Tenno
The Japanese Nation as Divine Rule Myth
The text contrasts Japan's claim of sun goddess rule with other nations that spoke of heavenly decree. It argues modern rulers should reject divine descent myths taught as history, warning such legends fuel international conflict, citing Contemporary China and Chinese voices in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
New York
Our New Baby Poem From Mrs Prandt At Hospital
The poem recalls the birth of a baby girl Sally Irene to Bill and Helen Prandt. It notes parental surprise at a girl instead of a boy and shares the elation of friends learning the happy news. Names mentioned include Sally Irene and the authorship by Mrs William "Bill" Prandt, with H. B. Frundt closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William “Bill” Prandt
Sally Irene
Bill
Helen
H. B. Frundt
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Second Reformed Aid
Ladies Aid
Ulich
G. Ramsey
Margaret Hansens
Horkrrluag
Momma
Daddy
Michael Stern
Lee, Champ and Stearns
North Country
Wilma Mocs
Lambert Mocs
Sully
Dick Jansen
E. D. Jansen
Kelloge
John Geek
Jansen
H. S. Stamp
Third Reformed Church
Lanwrence T. Mini
Hearts On Fire
Deaver
Tories
Nime Serviermon
Linn
Sundaw
Selma Morni Pan
Ings
OW Pan
Daniv
Tater Mk
Ini Hind
John C. Hagens
A. T. van Helten
Weat
Second Street
Andrew Brouwer
Montzama
Town
Ben Beyer
Hime Ua
Seco
Zigoro Mtatz v
Victory Garden
Vigoro Victory Garden
de Jong
Guidekooper
Fle
Effa Brown
Socony- Vacuum Ri Laboratories
Sho Wormhoudt
Sam William
Mer
Sally
Trene
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