De Bruin Farewell Reunion At De Bruin Home
The De Bruin family held a farewell reunion at John De Bruin’s home near Pella on Wednesday August 14 with a two call meal. Officers elected included D De Bruin president Joseph Van Heukelem secretary and Gertrude De Bruin treasurer. The group shared talks songs and a display of a Matthew gospel book by Connie De Bruin before sending Rev C De Bruin and daughter Joyce to India. Several relatives attended from nearby towns and farms.
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DE Bruin
John de Bruin
Pella
Dick de Bruin
D. de Bruin
Joseph van Heukelem
Gertrude de Bru Tant Seetary
Une
and Ie
C. de Bruin
India
Gerrit, van Roekel
Denver
Ored Genesis
J.C. de Bruin
Tom de Bruin
van Heukelom
Cumming
Rene de Bruin
Henry de
Grace Vis
Bill Blom
Roy de Bruin
van Roekel
Amily
MRS A C KUYPER DIES AT HOME IN PELLA
Mrs A C Kuyper wife of Pella city clerk died after a long illness at her home 510 First Street East. Funeral services were held at the home with Rev R Nordhind officiating and burial in Oakwood. She was active in the Baptist church since 1908 and left a close circle of family and friends. Her life touched many through faith, charity, and service to community.
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Alc. Kuyper
Petla
R. Nordhind
Oakwood
Marie Kraitenier Kuyper
PL Kraide
A. Rayner
Magsdalene
Stan
Esther
Gilbert Boat
Harriet
Christ
Earth
FB. Burtow
Sigourney
AS M.igourney
M Vander Stoep
J. Kuyper
Concert Program from Anston's Fighting Featured Plays
A concert program lists pieces and performers including Wheeler Royal Legend Overture Losey Sleigh Bell Dane Westerner March Richards Response Caprice Bar Kings Cornet Trio Smith Stareman Aaron Ry Storeman Gr ew Dawn Overture Russell Clouds Popular Fox Trot Donaldson Mary Jindlack of Sheep Yoder Varia on Mary Had a Life Lamb featuring every band section Hermit Kildare Overture Holmes Sth Division March Latey AF
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Anston
Wheeler
Losey
Richards
Caprice
Bar
Kings
Cornet
Smith Stareman
Aaron
Ry Storeman
Grew Dawn
Russell
Clouds
Donaldson
Mary Jindlack
Yoder
Mary
Hermit
Kildare
Holmes
Friesians Parade to Kick Off Pella Picnic Day
Friesian group from Pella and nearby towns plans a 10:00 AM parade through business streets to begin their annual all day picnic at Ver Meer's grove. A bus from Orange City arrived Wednesday with attendees from distant towns expected to join the event.
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Aul Ver Meer's Grove
Pella
Orange City
Victim and Rescuer in Catalina Shark Attack Tragedy
A Catalina Island shark attack left Dr. Alfred I. Wilkes dead after an all night battle. His son Barney Wiles, 23, endured near exhaustion and drowning before being rescued with heroism at his father’s side. The incident followed a day of celebratory events at the site.
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Catalina Island
Barney Wiles
Alfred I. Wilkes
Los Angeles
Calif
Everything for School at The Book Shop
Local notice advertises school supplies including special typewriter paper loose leaf paper construction paper tablets and assorted paper products sold at The Book Shop.
Home For Aged Elects New Matron And Patron
The Home for the Aged named Mr. and Mrs. D. Geene of Sully Iowa as patron and matron to begin duties in September. The board announced the choice on Tuesday and the couple were welcomed at the home during an evening reception.
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Home For Aged
The
Home For the Aged
D. Geene
Sully
John Vandeloeg
Boar
Geene
Science Notes From A Century Ago Nibbles On Various Topics
A collection of brief science items notes Harvard opinions on race and digestion. It cites a measles serum from Maryland University and remarks on bacteria in the human body. It mentions asphalt reinforcement with cotton and hay fever treatments linking colds. A Siberian Ice Age theory and a star with 180000 degree surface temperature are touched on. Also reports a New York torso murder arrest linked to a stripper.
Pella Vies With Denver in Claim For Hospitality
Mrs. A. Wassenaar travels from Pella to Denver after nine years away, praising Pella hospitality while noting warm welcomes from local families. In Pella she and her son George stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Van Spanckeren, and she recounts friendly visits with Mrs. Ulrich, Mrs. Linden, Vander Nar Plow, Mrs. Pout, and Mrs. D. Ve Tautenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wassenaar
Pella
Denver
Cale
J. Ulrich
Ber Linden
Vander Nar Plow
Pout
D. Ve Tautenbach
Increased Wheat Acreage in 1936 Explained by AAA
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced a plan to raise wheat contracting acreage by 5.2 million acres, under new rules allowing 5 percent of base acreage to be planted, with aims to bolster domestic supplies and export prospects. Officials expect production to offset recent losses and plan a four year contract ready by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Walter Brown
Adjustment Administration
George E. Ferrell
Division of Grains
United States
Ferrell
Entangled Odds and Facts from a Fragmented Era
A jumble of trivia notes spans daily life and history from aging zippers to traffic danger hours. It cites buttoning habits, Fourth of July fatalities, a Sing Sing release, Twain on communism, and the Great Seal eye, along with coin imagery and cattle disease compensation figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
United States
Congress
Model Ship By Rev Eli Gregson On Display At Local Drug Store
A model ship crafted by Rev Eli Gregson, pastor of Little Mount Baptist Church, is on display at Hollebrands drug store. The piece draws crowds for its large size and intricate inlay work using several Iowa woods, finished in their natural colors. Though not proven an authentic sea vessel, it presents many fine details that impress observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Gregson
Little Mount Baptist Church
Hollebrands Drug Store
Gregson
Iowa
New
Sharon Star
Great Commandment Service and Classes at First Reformer Church
At First Reformer Church schedules show 10 45 morning Great Commandment sermon in Dutch and English, 7 30 p m Sympathy of the two worlds, 9 30 Sunday school, 2 00 p m Ben Ding Outbreekt, 7 30 p m Our Aims and Ambitions in Life.
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Barnabus
Ben Ding
Our U
Ealized
Englishman Learns Duryain Writing After Eye Incident
An Englishman John Hadley struggles with writing as he attempts to write again after injuring his eye in an accident. A 12 year old Moham med Irahin borrows a mechanical snake, causes chaos at home as his mother is scalded, a sister dies leaping from a window, another sister becomes paralytic from fright. A South Carolina bus tragedy ends when William Gattenferd dies piloting a bus with school children after turning off ignition without others noticing until the bus stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hadley
Mohammed Irahin
Seth
South Carolina
William Gattenferd
Sunday Worship Schedule Notes Absence of Pastor
Sunday school for all ages at 9 30 a m with classes available. Morning worship at 10 45 a m led by E V Goad in the pastor's absence on vacation. No evening service scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Goad
First Chr. Ref. Church Revival Series Returns
The morning service will be led by Rev. A. J. Rus of Byron Center Michigan. The evening service continues a five month Genesis series titled The Reunion of Esau and Jacob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Rus
Byron Center
Genesis
Hsau
Jacob
West Amsterdam Event At Indianola School Schedule
D Gordon of Indianola will preside at West Amsterdam school event on August 26 at 2:00 PM. Attendance requested by local residents with doors opening at 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Gordon
Indianola
West Amsterdam
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