Social notes from the community gatherings and reunions
Mrs Gerald Paardekooper handles society items. Guests include Mr and Mrs Carl Higdon of Ottumwa, a police officer. Mrs Marion Van Baalen hosted Triple-Tre club. Iowa Legion Auxiliary delegates return from Cedar Rapids after a 700-member convention. Various fairs, picnics, and reunions across Newton, Pella, and nearby towns describe dinners, bridge parties, and family gatherings with numerous local families and clubs participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Grundman
Carl Higdon
Ottumwa
Higdon
H. Byers
W. S. van Hemert
American Legion Auxiliary
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Hostess Union
Chamber of Commerce
Handy Bills
American Legion
County Club
Fidac
Montrose
Local kittenball contests praised by community figures
The Inquiring Reporter interviews five residents about kittenball in the town. Rev Hollebeek cites clean sport and moral balance, Marion Van Gorp calls it the finest entertainment with 120 players and free admission, John Wisse praises its community benefit, Dave Ver Ought extols broad enjoyment and life lessons, and J H Van Spankeren lauds its wholesome appeal and large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hollebeek
Marion van Gorp
Dave Ver
J. H. H. van Spanckeren
Training Up a Child in the Way He Should Go
A sermon defends strict parental guidance through Bible teaching to shape lifelong Christian living. It argues most children stay true when hearts are open to virtue, despite occasional wanderings like Billy Sunday recovered by prayers. It emphasizes family influence and spiritual nurture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Train Up a Child in a Way He Should Go
The article argues parents must model higher living and guide children, noting many lives drift while asserting that Christ’s love can redeem the vilest sinner. It emphasizes training children rightly prevents wrong paths and promises hope through unwavering faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Oskaloosa Band To Return for Concert Here
The Oskaloosa band will give a return engagement in Central Park next Tuesday evening. The local group played in Oskaloosa two weeks ago and invites the public to attend and welcome the musicians as Pella players were welcomed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Central Park
Sandwiches for a refreshing summer repast
Household hints describe light yet satisfying sandwiches for hot days. Egg salad variants with or without mayonnaise, fried eggs with lettuce, chicken with tomato or bacon, cold veal with horseradish, and combinations using cucumber, olives, or green onions. Roast beef with water cress and tomato, crisp lettuce, and cheese tomato stacks are suggested.
Summer meal hints and simple cooking ideas
A collection of home style dishes includes corn beef hash with poached eggs and creamed chipped beef with peas, along with sausage and chips. Also features dried beef with Spanish sauce, macaroni with cheese and tomatoes, and a cherry roll pudding with foamy sauce.
Why grocers keep papers for expired subscriptions
The Milton Herald explains publishers continue sending newspapers after expiration to avoid accusing subscribers of bad credit. Local papers extend grace to readers who pay late, unlike distant weeklies. If a subscriber wants discontinuation, they should notify the publisher and remit to date.
Lucky Strikes Beat Prairie City Team 12 to 3
The Pella Lucky Strikes defeated Prairie City on Wednesday evening at the focal diamond. Key players for the visitors included T Narvis R Mowe J Warner R Pentice K Bowen V Frankenmont Z Walters De Wit A Walters and V Nelson, with substitutes H Vanden Oever and Irene Kelderman for Pella. A large crowd witnessed a well contested game as the locals held the batting and fielding edge for the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Prairie City
T. Narvis
R. Mowe
J. Warner
R. Pentice
K. Bowen
V. Frankenmont
Z. Walters
de Wit
A. Walters
Doctor-like Teller of Situations Finds Anton Berquist
Anton Berquist was taken from a granary near Fort Madison Saturday after a 46 day diet of corn and water he said he took at night. The report notes his unusual diet and suggests the observer’s knack for diagnosing by scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Berquist
Fort Madison
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Gerald Paardekooper
Triple-Tre
Marion van Baalen
Westwood Park
Newton
Ben Nolin
Wi- Nolin
Albert Nolin
Arthur Nolin
Fred Stine
Mabel Nolin
Mothers Club
Case Vander Wert
F. M
Gilbert Boot
J. E. Shultz
Ray de Haan
Willard de Winter
Fred Lautenbach
Ed le Cocq
Cora
Minnie van Gorp
Mrs
Nick Vander Ploeg
Cornelia Wilson
Edith Thompson
Mae Thomassen
James Visser
First Reformed Church
B Avenue East
Leona van der Linden
Chang Chow
China
United States
Vander Linden
Visser
Miss Vander Linden
Will Visser
Gove van Zee
Dick van Zee
Leighton
William van Roekel
Rose Hill
Jolly Juniors
Jolly
Ameureka
F. E. and
C. A
Gerrit Ustermark
Farm Union
Marion County Farmers Union
Herweyner
Herweyners
van Dusseldorp
D. Hollebeck
J. J. Hollebrands
John Blom
Valkenberg
John Valkenberg
Harry Schulz
Keokuk
Is. H. B. Hood and Son
C. B
Kansas City
Klein
Kool’s
Harold Klein
Richboro
Lucy Huber
Clyde Workman
Lowell
Merian
Ellendale
N. D
Miss Huber
C. C. Walker
Veda
Clyde Heck
Orange
California
W. G. Skinner
Florence
Garden City
Kansas
Willisit
Geo, Armhurst
Younker's Tearoom
Des Moines
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Knoxville
Hattie van Cleave
G. G. Gaass
Paul Scholte
Happy Seven
Betty Lankelma
Roy Wright
Rantoul
Lenor Scholte
J. M. Cox
Carrie Austin
Oklahoma City
Alice Snow
Dorcas Society
Dorcas Society of the Third Reformed Church
G. B. Kolenbrander
Vander Hart
Monroe
Edgar C. Vander Hart
John 8. Ter Louw
Waupun
Wis
Agnes Vander Hart
C. E. Society Picnic
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Third Reformed Church
Gosselink Pasture
Ruth Heerema
Camp Fire Girls
TEN Bosch
Nick Tusseling
T Farm
Tysseling
Meppelink
van Maanen
E. Tysseling
H. Meppelink
E. van Maanen
Nick Meppelink
Bill van Maanen
Philco
Philco Transitone
Philco Electric
Philco Radio
Fort Des Moines
J. van Dusseldorp
Oskaloosa Street
John Wisse
Oskaloosa Band
Milton Herald
Fitch
Heerma’s Drug Store
Sunnyside
Beauty
Fingerwave
Marcels
Broadway
Jessie Sadler
Penney’s
Booys
Oxfords
Children’s Oxfords
Ines
Prang's Paints
Chambray
J.C. Penney Co
Artmens
Franklin Street
Pella, Iowa
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