Who’s Who in Making Pella What It Is
A portrait of Pella civic life listing the contributing organizations and figures. Ten churches, the Chamber of Commerce, Central College, public schools, American Legion post and auxiliary, Women’s Federated Club, The Carnegies, City Administration and Police, Pella Ministerial Association, Park Commission, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Pella Rotary Club, Farm Bureau and Farmers Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Central College
van Veen-Van Hemert Post
American Legion
Cit
Carnegies
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Pella Rotary Club
Farm Bureau and Farmers Union
Ion
Dutch Language Not Confined to That Race Alone
Local mortician and furniture dealer R. A. Awtry is praised for his Dutch language skills learned from farm life and dealings with Dutch speakers in Pella. The article notes Awtry can converse fluently in the Netherlands language, implying he can communicate easily with those who speak Dutch and may understand their vernacular better than many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Awtry
Mr. Awtry
Holland
Pella
Netherlands
Leighton 4-H Members Enter National Contest
Ames Iowa April 21 Farm business record books by 15 Iowa 4-H Club members were entered by Iowa State College extension service in a $9 000 national contest sponsored in Chicago by a machinery manufacturer. The 4 H club members selected include Wilma Vanderwilt Leighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Farm Busines
Towa
Iowa State College Extension Service
Chicago
Machinery Manufacturing
Wilma Vanderwilt
Leighton
Impressions of Dutch Farmer by Dockendorff
Mr Hartley asks for impressions of Dutch farmers in the Pella community. The speaker praises their cooperativeness and progressiveness, noting adoption of improved practices, soil conservation, hybrid corn, pure bred livestock, modern homes with water and electricity, and active community involvement including Tulip Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dockendorff
Pella
Letter From 1848 Pioneer in Pella Church Faith
A 1848 letter from Naatje Overkamp to Louiss Stubermuch in Holland recalls a spiritual awakening among Dutch settlers in Pella. The writer describes family members embracing faith, the joy of fellow believers, and a powerful conversion experience shaping the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitor
Leter
Louiss Stubermuch
Holland
Naatje Overkamp
America
Isaac Overkamp
Grou
G. H. Wormhoudt
Johanna Wormhoudt
Fragmentary Psalm Singing Scene Reveals Social Exclusion
An excerpt describes a person unable to join a church singing of Psalm 116 and leaving, feeling they do not belong with the others. The narrative hints at ongoing social or communal tensions and personal isolation within the setting.
Surrender to Christ and newfound peace in faith
An individual describes failing to rest, then embracing the cross, praying for grace and unbelief to fade. They recall everlasting love, conversion experiences, and support from Elizabeth, Father, Mother, and a sister named Anna. They urge a friend to seek the same conviction and joy in faith, noting a strong bonds with believers and a Pella-like blessedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Nahvis
Anna
Mrs Stephenson Dies at Hospital in Des Moines
Mrs Stephenson 28 died at Methodist hospital Des Moines Tuesday after Caesarean birth of a daughter who survived. Widow Elvis W Stephenson of Pleasantville and the baby’s grandparents H H Shivyers near Knoxville and Mr and Mrs Stephenson mourn. Funeral Thursday at Pleasantville Methodist with Lincoln cemetery burial and Eastern Star conduct at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Elvis W. Stephenson
Marion County News
Pleasantville
Stephenson
Methodist
Also Mentioned on This Page
Klompen
M. M. Dockendorf
Pella, Town
Siner
Effie
Freda Denburger
Wilhelmina Wilkes
Marion County
Clarence A. Kading
L. F. Bousquet
Hollis L. Bybee
J. F. Tracy County
Supt. of Schools
Paul Grundman
Marion
Don L. Remy
J. F. Clark
Jerry Speed
A. H. Bogaard
Board of Supervisors of
Queen Wilhelmina
P. H. Kuyper
Rolsereen Co
H. H. Shivyers
Knoxville
Marie Thornburg
Dorothy Schell
Minnesota
Pete Bruinekool
Bill Robertson
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