Local notables and injuries reported in Pella area
Mrs Mabel Bruinekool visited Monroe to care for Mrs C Livingston who is ill Ira N Curtis and Mr and Mrs R L Curtis were Des Moines visitors Hoeksema Bros garage owner Martin Hoeksema lost the thumb of his left hand in a fan Robt Van Vliet in Omaha is in critical condition with Brights disease Frank De Reus fell ill at Star Auto garage and underwent surgery in Mahaska hospital now in critical condition Dave De Cook conducted a stock sale Fred Lautenbach and Sophia Lautenbach Mrs Hattie Van Cleave and John Lankelma visited Des Moines on business C F Dykstra visited his Polk City area farm Gradus De Kock returned from visit with Henry De Kock at Manson Harold Kaldenberg of Pella Motor Co garage injures his face but can work Martin De Jong confined at home with trained nurse hopeful for recovery
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Ira N. Curtis
R. L. Curtis
Des Moines
Martin Hoeksema
Hoeksema
Star Auto Company
Frank de Reus
Mahaska Hospital
Fred Lautenbach
Sophia Lautenbach
Hattie van Cleave
John Lankelma
Pete Kuyper
Louise Bruce
C. F. Dykstra
Polk City
Martin de Jong
Volunteers Drive Progress Report for Kuyper Memorial Fund
The Thanksgiving drive for the Kuyper Memorial fund shows over one hundred dollars raised or pledged though only about one fourth of the territory is canvassed. A Central college prayer room now exists at Ferris Seminary Yokohama with payment settled by students and faculty who will share the memorial. By Christmas volunteers aim to finish the current drive as most approached have offered help within their means. Mistress I can see a spider web in the corner Ethel To what do you attribute that To a spider ma am said Travaso Rome.
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Kuyper
Central College
Ferris Seminary
Yokohama
Japan
Central
Ethel
Travaso
Rome
Good Week of Prayer at College continues with sports recap
The college notes a close basketball game where Sophomores and Seniors differ by a single point, highlighting upperclassmen talent. Recitals by the Music department drew a fair crowd despite bad weather. The coach spoke on school spirit, and student groups heard talks on faith and experience. The dean and coach will attend the state athletic coaches conference, with basketball schedules to be announced. Christmas vacation begins December 19.
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Central
Gets Fingers Cut Off In Wood Saw
Irvin Sanders of near Montezuma Iowa brother of Mrs Albert Sanders east of Barnes City had his left hand drawn into a wood saw Tuesday evening while sawing wood at Jim Sanders home. Two fingers were amputated and he is progressing as well as could be expected though will endure pain for some time. A quip about reading wives ends the piece.
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Barnes City
Irvin Sanders
Montezuma
Iowa
Albert Sanders
Jim Sanders
Making Our Papers More Useful to Pella
The Inquiring Reporter gathers editor views on boosting usefulness in the community. Contributors urge stronger news focus, clear ethics, civic backing, serial morals, debate stimulating content, and active promotion of local projects to engage readers and guide town progress.
Pella Citizens Propose Big Town Improvements
The group outlines plans for a new north south primary road Kellogg to Melcher, a large auditorium for farmers and citizens meetings, debt aid advisory board, extended decorative lighting, electric system commission, a tax-payers league, nominee by caucus system, and a strong milk inspection law to boost unity and newspaper town identity.
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Commission of Public Parks
Kellogg
Melcher
Pella
Religion by Experience Emphasized by Dr Stuart
Dr Herman Stuart led this week’s discussion on The Religion of Experience. He urged true religion proves itself and Christ offers the Gospel, arguing belief by authority alone is insufficient. He noted millions rely on implicit faith, while revolts in South America and shifts in India show people seek genuine religion by personal experience and daily living.
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Herman Stuart
Christ
South America
India
Four Year Old Van Woert Girl Ill With Pneumonia
A four year old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Van Woert, is reported ill with pneumonia. The note appears in a local column of brief health updates and community notices.
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Jake van Woert
Crack on the Week reads letters to Queen in sleepless nights
The column notes Andy and Madame Queen talk about reading letters repeatedly to ease insomnia. Amos quips that she does better taking a pill as Pirin. Monday Night segment captures lighthearted exchanges and gossip tone.
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Andy
Madame Queen
Amos
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Mabel Bruinekool
Monroe
C. Livingston
John van Vliet
Omaha, Nebr
Bright
Dave de Cook
Gradus de Kock
Henry de Kock
Manson
Harold Kaldenberg
Pella Motor Company
Eveready and
Hercules
Buwalda Radio Shop
Bruinekool Bldg
South Side Square
Sybenga
Sybenga’s ‘Bakery
Korn-Sybenga Bakery
G. Menning
Pella Chronicle
Geo. Hankamp
Chronicle
Walter H. Fowler
Trummer
XM G. Atty Churches
Channers of Commerce
Nebraska
Buster Keaton
Dr. Stuart
Santa Claus
the United
East Side Square
NES
Pella, Iowa
Grant
Vander Linden
Conklin
Whitman
Eastman
Kodaks
Victor Radio
Jaen Phamay
Martin Paardekooper
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