Community notices from Pella area spring events
A busy bulletin lists a chili supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wm Van Sittert with six couples attending. Farm Bureau Women plan a spring meeting at Ralph Grundman home April 22 and hear about the 1938 39 clothing project. Eastern Star hosts visitors from nearby towns and a Dutch themed gathering. Numerous 4 H and Federated Club activities, a Peoria Cantata, birthday celebrations, and city church programs fill the week with multiple recitals, meetings, and community service plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. van Sittert
Bridge
Farm Bureau
Lake Prairie Township
Ralph Grundman
Pella
Mabel Rockhill
Marion County
J. Ward
Knoxville
John
Harper Meer
Mr. Zeller
Herbert Cline
Alfred den Besten
Ralph den Besten
Wm. Hagen
Logan Ver Ploeg
Miss Rockhill
Ames
Joan Ver Meer
Paul Ver Meer
Gerald VanaZnte
Electric kitchen appeal drivesModern ads defend new ranges
Continuous section promotes electric cooking with claims of lower per meal costs under four cents, superior oven space, and wipe-clean stainless finishes. It argues heat control, fewer kitchen hazards, and convenience appeal to homemakers while noting men push for modernization. The piece contrasts electric versus fuel stoves and frames the kitchen as central to home life and success.
New Bike Gift Sparks Springtime Joy
Carl Boat recounts birthday gift from Gilbert Boat a new bicycle that proves handy in pleasant spring weather. He invites others to share his enthusiasm and pride in the ride. The note blends childlike pride with a casual greeting to readers.
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Carl Boat
Gilbert Boat
The Victorious Servant and The Decision That Changed the World
Rev J Prins presides at 9 30 Sunday School 10 45 Morning Worship with The Victorious Servant and The Decision That Changed the World Evening Pro at 7 30 The Challenge of the Rest ed Lord Intermediate and Senior Endeavor join college for Easter Sunrise service at West Market Park
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J. Prins
West Market Park
Pella Baptist Church Easter Services Highlight Field’s Farewell
Pastor Rev. Paul J. Christensen leads Easter observances at Pella Baptist Church on April 17 with Sunrise 6 30 Baptism 7 00 morning worship 10 45 and Evening gospel service 7 30. Mr Field bids farewell speaking at morning worship on Alive Forever and in the evening on The New Wine of Pentecost. Welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Christensen
Special Good Friday Services Planned by First Christian Reformed
Rev. F. De Jong announces special Good Friday services in Dutch Hol land language at First Christian Reformed Church. The event highlights traditional hymns and reflections led by Pastor De Jong for the observance.
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F. de Jong
Religious Services Schedule for Easter Weekend
Sunday services include The Women at the Empty Tomb at 9 30 April 17 1938 9 30 with scripture references Mark 16 1 6 2 00 Matthew 12 388 41 Te Deum van Jona 7 30 Philippians 8 10 11 Knowing Christ and the Power of the Resurrection Good Friday services at 7 30 p m Text 1 Corinthians 1 28 24 We
Open Bible Church Revival Weekly Schedule
Sunday school at David Breen. Morning worship at 11. Sermon The Hope of the Young. Evening service at 6 30. Youth gathering invited. Evangelistic service at 7 80 with special music and Rev J W Payne. Revival campaign continues nightly at 7 30 through next week. Come to The Little Church with the Big Welcome. Pastor 30 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. LeLaChew
David Breen
J. W. Payne
Victorious Easter Services At First Reformed Church
The First Reformed Church schedules a 10:45 A M morning worship with If Christ Were Dead Today, a 2:00 P M Holland Servier program on De Kracht Van Christus Upstanding, and a 7:30 P M Evening Praise featuring the choir performing Calvary by Wessel. A 6:30 P M Youth Fellowship meets under Victory Out of Defeat, followed by a 7:45 P M Good Friday service on April 15 named Forsaken of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Haverkamp
Christ
Holland Servier
Wessel
Third Reformed Church Service Notices
Rev G Menning leads 10 45 am service With Christ at the Open Grave. Also Holland service at First at 7 30 pm with In The Upper Room.
Pastor Rev J E Cornelius Sermon Subjects Tongues Study
Rev J E Cornelius pastor announces Thursday and Sunday services in TAS p.m. On Sunday evening the sermon asks what happens to a city where people do not believe in speaking in tongues and interpretation and concludes with Romans 13:2 about resisting authority and damnation.
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J. E. Cornelius
Fishing laws distributed with Iowa licenses
With every fishing license sold in Iowa this year a complete text of the fishing laws will be provided. Fishermen are asked to keep a record of their season s catch on the reverse side of the leaflets and report it to the Conservation Commission at season s end.
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Iowa
The
Conservation Commission
Dictatorship fall remark on US constitution
The speaker urges restraint while noting the phrase dictatorship fall should not eclipse the enduring U S constitution. Emphasizing loyalty to the oath to preserve protect and defend the Constitution the message calls for steady leadership and constitutional fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
City Dads Launch New Off Peak Electric Water Heating
The City Council of Pella introduces an off peak water heating electric service at 1.5 cents per kilowatt hour. Water heaters will connect to main lines with individual meters and timer switches to limit use to low demand periods. Automatic heaters provide continuous hot water with low bills, tests showing bills as low as two dollars monthly.
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Pella
Municipal Electric Department
Electric Department
Men Recognize Electric Kitchen Advances For Home Use
Men see electricity transforming the kitchen and home comfort with electric ranges refrigeration lighting and air control. They value organization convenience safety and sanitary dishwashing while reducing chores for wives and enhancing the home’s appeal.
Birthday and Anniversary List Across several Iowa towns
The Chronicle lists individuals with birthdays or wedding anniversaries on or before April 20. Names include Norma Dean Van Pearsem and Mrs. Henry Van Zee of Knoxville, Kenneth Wayne Menninga of Pella, Richard Hewitt Edwards of Oskaloosa, Joan Louise Steintjes of Pella, and many others from Pella, New Sharon, Oska loosa, Pilot Mound, Monroe, Bea con, Otley, and Fifield, with ages and family relations noted.
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Henry van Zee
Norma Dean van Pearsem
Gail Tiggeum
Max Eugene
Peter van Peursem
John van Peursem
Jeanette Elizabeth
Knoxville
van Zee
Pella Day at Des Moines National Home Show
Des Moines hosts the National Home and Garden Show at the Coliseum from April 23 to 30. Pella Day Friday April 29 features a Dutch attire booth by the Women’s Federated Club to promote Pella’s 1938 Tulip Festival with a Dutch caravan urged for attendees and free admission for those in costume.
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Federated Club
Harold Bruner
Kaldenberg
Des Moines
Des Moines Coliseum
Pella Day
Pella
Hart Jey
Chronicle Office
Hartley
Science Day at Ames Iowa Highlighted by Student Awards
Last Saturday five local high school students and instructor Mr. Groenendyke traveled to Ames for the Iowa State College Science Day. About 1200 attendees and 88 instructors attended from 59 state high schools. Clarion led with 81 students, Newton followed with 71, with awards given to top finishers. two Pella students were among the top ten in Chemistry. Exhibits were varied and educational, and the group saw many demonstrations in one day.
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Groenendyke
Ames
Iowa State College
Clarion
Newton
Pella
Phil Sukenga
James Roorda
Clarion High School
Radio Nurse device aids home child care on Mizpah
Commander E F McDonald Jr develops a portable Radio Nurse on his floating laboratory yacht Mizpah to monitor babies from any room. The system links to a car unit near the bed so even faint sounds are heard wherever the nurse unit is placed, targeting care of children and invalids.
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E. F. McDonald, Jr
Mizpah
Science
Cage
One Not Soon Forgotten At School Event
A school event left attendees with lasting impressions and a strong wish to return next year. Organizers hope fewer conflicts with other activities will let more students and families participate in the future.
Pre-Easter Services at the Baptist Church
Large attendance signals strong interest at the Baptist church pre Easter services. Rev. B. G. Field of the Town and Nebraska Baptist Conventions directs the talks. Evening services run daily except Saturday with themes on death, Jesus suffering, and new life. Sunrise worship, baptism, and breakfast follow Sunday. Public invited.
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Baptist Church
B. G. Field
Nebraska
Field
Jesus
ePniecast
Easter Cantata Calvary at First Reformed Church
The Easter Cantata Calvary by Henry Wessel will be performed by the Chorus of the First Reformed Church Sunday at 7 30 P M The work outlines the last seven words of Christ on the Cross under Edith Sedre LeCoca direction and Herbert Wormhoudt on organ The choir robes debut and the public is invited.
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Calvary
Henry Wessel
First Reformed Church
Christ On the Cross
Edith Sedre LeCoca
Herbert Wormhoudt
Fire Dept Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting held on the first Thursday night the Fire Department elected officers including President George W. Ries and Vice President Henry G. De Wit. Marion Van Gorp was named Secretary, and W. W. Sadler became Treasurer. The council reappointed C. W. Van Vark as chief with W. H. Gezel as assistant.
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Fire Department
George W. Ries
Henry G. de Wit
Marion van Gorp
W. W. Sadler
C. W. van Vark
W. H. Gezel
Window shade trim offer from The Book Shop
The Book Shop advertises free trimming of linen shades to window width with any shade purchase. Prices for shades range 49c to 98c, highlighting a selection of fine shades offered at 49c 65c 79c and 98c.
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Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Oskaloosa
Bussey
Tracy
Gladys Hacock
Geo. Sadler
Virginia
Peoria Choral Society
Peoria Christian Reformed Church
Sue Weddell
Women’s Board of Foreign Ons
First
Miss Weddell
Kensington Club
Meyer Langerak
Aft
Miss Street
Central Cole
Joyce Huibregtse
Wing
Music Department
Central College
Gerald Aande Berg
Vande Berg
Bach
Brahms
Chopin
Mozart
Strauss
Board OF Ladies Auxiliary
Ladies Auxiliary
Jor Hall
C. van Hemert
R. Schakel
D. R. Gosselink
Leo Vander Kolk
Mr. Vander Kolk
Herbert van Wyk
J. van Wyk
Hart S. D
Marie Elizabeth de Kock
Sander de Kock
Lynn- 4
Mariday
M Duyen
Eddyville
Jennie van Hall
Avie Jon de Kock
William Ouven
Harry van Wyk
Bernard
William Paltz
Lucile
Minnck
Clifford
Marion Houweling
Julian
Mary
Ardith
Avie Bezemer
Carroll Gene
Lester Vroom
Chiff Vander Leest
Bien
Ruby Bezemer
Paul Vander Linden
Sander de Koek
Arie Joe
Marion
Willie Mae
Harrison, S. C
G. T. A. Society
G. T. A. Society of the First Reformed Church
Margaret Jansen
Union Street
W. C. T. A. Meeting
Simon de Haan
Jennie Harmsen
Menning
W.vander Linden
J. W. Vander Linden
Mrs. van Skike
J. S. Wilson
Columbus Street
Rotterdam
Holland
Beth Bartels
Wilson
Jean and
Eliza
Riko
Eiko Spicrarea
Ideal Pharmacy
Vander Ploeg
Fellers
Peter
Thomas
Peoria
New Mexico
T. van Kooten
Corniel
van Koten
Pro View
Kansas
Pella I
Second Reformed Church
First Christian Reformed
Open Bible Church
Third Reformed Church
Church OF God
Kenneth Wayne Menninga
Bernie Menninga
Richard Hewitt Edwards
Mrs
E. H. Edwards
Joan Louise Steintjes
Joe Steintjes
Iniie Henry Zegers
William Zegers
Albert Buitenwerf
Sally
Alice Nadine van Zee
William van Zee
Iss Anita Vander Linden
John Rozeboom
New Sharon
Pete van Maanen
Oska~ Loosa
Carol Nadine Verwers
W. H. Verwers
Fifield
Eddie van Gent
Pete van Gent
Monroe
Gertrude de Cook
Betty Dykstra
John Dykstra
Beacon
Gradus Aalbers
Otley
E. V. Goad
the Baptist Church
Fire Dept
Old Grimes
Oxydol
Crisco
Wheaties
OLD Grimes Pork & Beans
DE Wit’s Food Market
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