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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1927
Page
7
Professor F M Frush of the public schools attended an educational conference at Des Moines the latter part of last week while Beyers advertised cheap batteries in the local shop.
A series of short notes recount visits by L Popma Mrs Ted Wayers and baby to Monroe to see her folks and Des Moines trips by Mrs J M Cox and Dr Esther Ketman. Drake University student Francis Dykstra returned home for a shore visit while others traveled between Monroe Pella Des Moines and Ames. Church notice extols family altar and Christ as solution to American family problems from First Presbyterian Seattle WA.
The county board approves various poor fund disbursements including merchandise and coal. notes burial expenses for several families. approves bonds for local officials across townships. adjourns to meet March 18, 1927. Names include Homer B. Clark as chairman and Fred O. Hall as auditor.
J W Douthrit, current Columbus Junction High School coach, was elected to replace resigning Coach Pence. Douthrit brings a strong record with football losing only two games and basketball matching that showing, signaling a favorable transition for the next season.
Douthrut will find plenty of material at Central when he reports for duty in the fall. Many underclassmen have gained experience on the varsity under Coach Pence. Pence has not announced his future plans.
Mortuary release reports Van Hilton A T Van Hilton of Pella dies at 2 00 am April 18 1927 age 74 years 10 months 12 days widow and several children survive funeral at home and First Christian Reformed church interment Oakwood Cemetery Bos oldest resident of community dies at Home for the Aged April 15 1927 aged 93 years 5 months 4 days survived by daughter Jennie son Gerrit and daughter Mrs James Jansma funeral at Home chapel interment Oakwood cemetery Van der Waal Peter Vander Waal dies at Sully April 18 1927 aged 84 years 2 months 17 days survived by wife and several grown children body brought to Pella for burial interment First Reformed Cemetery.
A fragmentary piece argues that a family altar in the home fosters cheerful hearts for daily tasks, strengthens resolve to glorify God, and provides resilience against disappointments and adversities in life.
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