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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
2
Local notes from Pella and surrounding towns recount visits and family events. Simon Cornelius and Grace Speelaman and Gertrude Grassman of Hudsonville Michigan visit uncle and aunt Paul Boertje. many relatives listed with travel, hospital, and home life notes across Knoxville Des Moines and Denison.
William A. Kelderman visits at the home of his cousin Connie Kelderman in Tracy while John Pickerel of Oskaloosa, who has been visiting his sister Mrs. E Dunkin, departs Wednesday afternoon to visit his daughter at Mason City.
A farm dwelling owned by Simon De Haan near the Oskaloosa airport burned to the ground Wednesday around 8:00 am. Mr and Mrs Ben Vander Hock and neighbors saved most contents but could not save the building. The origin is undetermined though chimney area suspected. the house was old and only partial insurance covered the structure.
The Inquiring Reporter panel weighs praying for crops and a revival in business. Clergy and lay contributors argue prayers should include material needs, with faith guiding wealth toward God and righteousness. They view material blessings as means to honor God, not ends, advocating prayer for both crops and business to aid others and spread faith.
Dr Pietenpol discusses God’s mysteries and faith at college assembly. Jonathan Awisu speaks on Africa and the Pentateuch discussion, with the A Cappella Choir performing. Faculty, student debates, and a public recital by Prof Toms are noted along with campus visits and upcoming play and events.
A stout woman lifts a small man as they reach the landing. The man pauses, then declares to someone named Jay that they must go no further, framed by a chronicle reference and a distant yellow second sheets mention.
The piece uses the ground hog metaphor to urge students to stay alert after midterms. It warns that those who nap through the second semester risk falling behind or missing graduation. It urges continued effort and forward focus despite slow progress. Do not be a ground hog.
Dormitory girls and floor leaders hosted a lively evening with games, wordplay, and stories. Teachers and students shared activities from car puzzles to a taffy pulling session, ending with a kitchen procession and taffy packaging, while praising Mrs. Halbert and Miss Weir.
The semi annual business meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary convened in the parlor of the Ladies Dormitory at 2 P.M. Saturday January 28. After Scripture read by Miss Graham Mrs De Moor and Miss Weir Jed led prayer. A brief music program followed with Miss Wandscheer and Miss Weaselink, accompanied by Miss Newgard, performing two songs including Closer Still.
The group sang With Thee and My Wild Irish Rose with Mrs Liggett and Miss Peterson at the piano. They received unanimous thanks. The Auxiliary noted its steady status among money making groups and reported a five thousand dollar project, begun years ago, nearing its goal.
An excerpt features a wife guiding a performer in a sly con trick. She warns to watch closely as he imitates making twenty omelettes with a flour teaspoon and one egg. The line ends with a ticket for the conferin.
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