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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
12
Eastbound Wabash timetable from Howell Iowa lists Passenger Nos 470 474 473 471 and Local Freight Nos 8 81 with restrictions. Freight for shipment on locals must be at the station by 5:00 p.m. the evening before. Both local freights carry passengers.
A historical note explains Saint Nicholas as patron of children and seafarers, recounting how his gift giving inspired the Christmas stocking legend. It recalls gold gifts through windows to save two sisters, the secret benefaction vow, and stockings filled by the saint’s hidden visits, including convent pupils’ silk stockings.
A magazine piece advises thoughtful handmade gifts for friends including dainty pillow sets stock collars and dressy stocks. It urges tailoring gifts to individual tastes, suggests using a piece bag of scraps for cords ribbons lawn and percale, and notes the value of a beautiful gift box and personal needlework skill. It cautions against mass production of one item for many recipients without matching appreciation.
The article recalls a busy period at Central College with a Glee Club photo, a Week of Prayer, and new faculty. Miss Watson praised for leadership, Dr Hoffman away until Christmas, Mrs R R Beard named Bible professor, and Mr Sadler arranging two Christmas tree invitations. Students attend choir at First Church, tone test praised, and Rev Groetman hears the Glee Club. A girls only party for Miss Leona and Miss Clarice Smith is planned. Firth delivers strong missionary talk. Vanarendonk chapel notes on overuse of 1 in speech.
Last week Monday the Central Bay report notes the Men’s Glee Club banquet at the home of George and Nick Gosselink. The evening featured rehearsals, a hearty feed, full dress jokes from the professor, and a lively eks tempo program with duets and college glees. The event ended with cheers for the Ducks and a nod to Belgians, a lighthearted close to a joyful gathering.
A garbled passage notes a mother thinking about children and their behavior. She believed they might err or act boldly, warning them about dangers like fires and fragile clothing. The text hints at concern, mixed with observations of how the youngsters acted or grew.
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