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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1933
Page
5
The Peoria area hosts church gatherings and visits from the Stursmas and Vos families. A surprise party honors Helen Peterson, with gifts of aprons and towels. Local clerics discuss Christian schooling and church services proceed at Pella venues amid busy social rounds.
Indianola Tribune reports the city council discussed selling beer in Indianola after considering applications to vend beer in town. The session revealed town interest and concerns over potential trade and the impact on the community.
Pella Iowa adopts pay scales for Mayor Treasurer Health Physician City Solicitor and Councilmen with annual salaries quarterly payments and per-meeting council pay. Provisions limit changes during terms and require council to fix salaries for all city employees each April with repeal of conflicting ordinances.
A historic Sunday School lesson reviews Jesus welcoming children, urging humility and childlike trust, and warns that wealth can hinder entry to heaven. It contrasts disciples’ zeal with God’s view, cites the rich man’s hurdle, and emphasizes money’s grip as a spiritual risk.
The article notes that all obstacles, whatever their nature, have been removed to allow progress. Details remain sparse, but the emphasis is on clearing hindrances to proceed with the project or endeavor.
Mrs G Van Vliet and sister Miss Gertrude Donai of Pella moved into the Albert Sandmeier house last week. Several families from Des Moines Rock Island and Brooklyn visited Otley residents including the Van Hemerts De Leeuws Kool and Beyers. Neighbors hosted gatherings at the Neal Kuiken and Gysbert Aalbers homes and in Grinnell Colfax and Omaha, with many outings noted through the week.
Mr and Mrs A W Gysen and two children depart Pella for a new home near highway 68 in Oskaloosa. Gysen will continue upholstery and refinishing work. He has served six years at Wormhoudt Plette furniture and as superintendent of Third Reformed Sunday school. Friends wish them success in their new home.
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