Vander Pols Tell of Recovery and Local News
Wayne Vander Pol recovering from a broken arm after a fall. Family visits Tracy and Oskaloosa. Chelsea teacher Herman Douwstra visits parents. Notes on friends, travel to Tampa, Florida, births, illnesses, and community events in Pella area. Local hospital stays, visits, and movements among residents noted with dates and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Dale Vander Pol
Lester Vander Pol
Wayne
C. E. Johnson
Tracy
T. Plette
Tampa
Fla
Rev
R. D. Douwstra
Iowa
Smits Wins Local Peace Contest to Compete at Decorah
Frank Smits won the local Peace contest with his oration The Phoenix and will represent Central at the State contest at Luther college Decorah Iowa Friday. State prizes are 30 20 and 10 for first second and third. William De Jong also journeys to Decorah with an inexperienced debate team of Walter Ackerman and Claire Faust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smits
Phoenix
Central
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
William de Jong
Walter Ackerman
Claire Faust
de Jong
Oskalosa car crash caroms into tree and house
Paul Johnson Whittier grade school principal escaped with bruises when his car was struck near North A street and C avenue West, then rammed a tree and struck the John Lister home at 928 North A street. C A Davis of Lake apartments drove the other car. The crash damaged both vehicles and the Lister porch. A crowd gathered as Mrs Lister and Bessie Reid arrived home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskalosa Herald of
Paul Johnson
Whittier
High Avenue East
John Lister
North A
C.A. Davis
Lake Apartments
C Avenue West
Davie
Johnson
Davis
C Avenue
Johnson Machine
Lister
Bessie Reid
Rose Hill
Begin life anew under neighbor’s Christmas tree
A family is urged to start over Christmas cleaning by involving every member in sorting closets drawers and the attic. Overhaul books and donate items as Christmas giving, with examples like an old overcoat the father saved for future wear.
A Community Christmas Gift Drive for All Americans
An appeal urges a nationwide volunteer effort to collect and distribute gifts to the needy this Christmas. It calls for a local committee with church, club, and business leadership, partnering with Salvation Army, Goodwill, and youth groups to coordinate clothing, books, and household items. The piece emphasizes dignified giving, community cohesion, and practical aid to the cold and homeless, inviting participation from churches, schools, and organizations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Social Service
Goodwill Industries
Maine
California
Tuskegee
Hampton Institutes
Penn School
South Carolina
Calhoun School
Alabama
American Merchant Marine Library Association
Seamen’s Church Institute
American Library Association
United States
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
I H C Short Course Attended by Klein and Wittenberg
Rene Klein and Arnold Wittenberg attended the International Harvester service men's short course in Des Moines held all week at the Harvester Company's branch house. Rene Klingaman led the factory training with a thorough schedule. The Vogelaay family emphasized good service for tractors and farm machines. A Thursday dinner at the East Des Moines Club capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Klein
Arnold Wittenberg
International Harvester Service
Des Moines
Rene Klingaman
Harvester Company
Vogelaay
Klein
Mr. Wittenberg
A Christmas Spirited Housecleaning plan
A Christmas spirited housecleaning idea encourages combining cleaning with Christmas spirit. Readers are urged to weed out usable surplus possessions and share them, turning the task into a festive occasion rather than a spring chore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleanor Rooseveltew
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herman Douwstra
Chelsea
8. H. Douwstra
Chronicle
Will L. Allen
National City
The
W. V. McKeever
Otley
C. J. Fox
Raymond Crouse
What Cheer
Arnold Meindersma
Clara van Veen
Minnie Eeling
Margaret
C. C. Breuklander
Doris
Edward
Marion
Peter
Andy Meidema
Fred Breuklander
Oskaloosa
Margaret Eeling
Anne van de Voort
Galesburg
Chester Zickle
Baby
Gertrude Jaarsma
H. L. van Dellen
Abbott Hospital
Rense Niewsma
Oska- Joosa Hospital
J. Prins
Frank de Wit
Washington
Prins
Presbyterian Brotherhood
First Presbyterian Church
James de Wit
Frank
Charley Potts
Elizabeth de Reus
Otto II. ‘van Essen
Cordova
Mahhaska Hospital
Andrew Vander Waal
Pella
Home For the Aged
Mercy Hospital
Hattie Gates
J. F. Clark
Walter Stroud
Knoxville
Joe Helt
Mrs. J. Potts
St. Peterburg, Fla
Jack Murphy
D. Hynes
Gerald Koopmans
James Koopmans
Elmer Hartgraves
R. Niemeyer
East Third Street
J. Vander Schel
G. Paltzer
Niemeyer
B. van Ommen
S. Verrips
Floyd van Veen
Wm. Michmershuizen
van Veen
Navy
Pineville
Oregon
Pauline Vermeer
R. N
Blodgett Hospital
Grand Rapids
Mich
Henry Vermeer
Mrs. Allen Martin
Ft. Worth
Texas
Mr. Allen
of Adams
Kate Kamper
P. Neb
Sis van Niewaai
Mary Spencer
Bert van Donselaar
B. V. Martin
Mellie Kemp
Fulton, Mo
John Vander Krol
T. B. Bartlett
Darel Mensch
Harry van Hemert
Douglas
Marshalltown
Robert Renaud
Central College
Cleveland
Ohio
Smits
Bernice de Wit
Miss de Wit
Capitol Beauty School
Omaha
Nebi
Thompson’s Beauty School
Vera Secrel
Chevrolet
White Way Auto Co
Pella, Iowa
Pella High School
Agnes Bousquet
Anne Kuyper
Josie Thom
J. F. Dykstra
Anna Barendregt
J. B. Vander Linden
Leighton
Elsie
Denver
Colo
Mac de Pree
Sharon Thomas
Muscat
Ava Clements
Asst
Jacksow
George Vander Zyl
Canada
Eleanor Hamilton
Mark Todd
Los Angeles
Cal
Cleo Kelly
Geo. Gillihand
NuCraft
G!ie
Morocco
CeCe
Kuypers
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