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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1937

Page

8

Local showers and anniversary notes in New Sharon area

A Friday shower at Mrs. Gary Vande Haar home honors Miss Tena Van Roekel with Eva Mae De Kock as co host. A February 6 Junior Legion Auxiliary meeting installed officers and discussed meetings and a bridge party. The Versteeghs celebrated 50 years near New Sharon with many guests and grandchildren, noting nine children and 20 grandchildren and recalling pioneer life.

Gary Vande Haar Eva Mae de Kock Tena van Roekel Stesses Ella Jane van Ittert Fay Hicksbenseen Hubert Versteegh South Pit Pel Versteegh Jasper County Lynnville Junction Tainter New Sharon Arthur J Bluefield West Virgi Clarence Ily Lowa Fall Thard Farmers Elevator Company Versteighs Pella Placo Versteed Gerrit E William Walter R Id T Franensce Baalle Beal Clarwhom Charence Ing A. Aten Delta Perry Renaud William Nderen Paul Vander Kamp A. Vander Kamp BR Heul Des Ne Sharon Verstoegh

Mrs Ramsey and Mrs Ulrich Host Young Women's League

Mrs Geo Ramsey and Mrs Jno Ulrich will entertain the Young Women's Missionary League on Tuesday evening February 9 at the home of the former.

Federated Club J. J. Shull Turin

Instrumental Concert at Central High School

Professor Ruby and his students present an instrumental concert Friday at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. The beginners orchestra contest ends with ribbons and pins for top point earners. The high school band and orchestra perform with no admission charged.

Ruby High Editorium Babe Veena Ket

Fellowship Dinners and Weddings Highlight Local Church Activities

Community notes describe a Thursday afternoon children recital planned by Miss Jewell Peterson at the col pse chapel. Reports of a prenuptial shower for Miss Leona Arens and a two course lunch for about a dozen guests accompany a Philathea class fellowship dinner with a donation to the church improvement fund. A farewell surprise hosted for the Rock family and Nort Flagler BTA members precedes moving to a farm near Knoxville, with attendees listing numerous local families and guests.

Jewell Peterson Colpse Chapel Joe Stientjes E. Ver Dught Leona Arens Miss Arens The Baptist Sunday School Treasur Church Improvement Fund Kate Thomas Richard Geurtson Nort’ Flagler B.T. A Flagler Knoxville Nick Geurts Eli Poffenbarger Dwight Dixie Lee Ed de Zwarte Donald Jeanette Huber van Steenis Clarence W. R. Hindman Helen Fred van Zee John Freda Julia Leona Gerrit de Zwarte Wayne Irene June Marion

A Good Salesman By Clayton Rand II

The piece lauds President Roosevelt for his Latin America goodwill tour praising his public appeal. It argues the United States once led Latin American trade after World War I but squandered that edge and may regain influence through tariff policy and new markets.

Clayton Rand II Roosevelt Latin Americas United States

Longevity Village Found in Kwelchot Province China

Researchers report a so called longevity village in the aging district of Kwelchot province China where residents near the 110 year mark are observed. Local officials say the community features unusually long lived residents and sustained health practices. The finding could shed light on aging trends and regional longevity factors.

Kwelchot Province China

At the Churches What is it to Be a Christian

A brief church schedule lists sermons and programs including What is it to Be a Christian at 2 00 and Christus Medelijden met de Scharen at 7 80 followed by The Lamp and the Bush el in a compact Dutch English notice.

Christus Medelijden de Scharen

Incomplete religious text segment explored timing

A fragmented entry lists phrases such as What Is it to be a Christian and Het Lam Gestacht Grondleyseing der Wereld, with scattered time references like 10:5 a.m. and 0 p.m. The garbled snippet hints at a bilingual sermon or booklet outline rather than a coherent article.

Het Lam Gestacht Grondleyseing der Wereld. van

Morning and Evening Worship at Christ Church

Readable fragments show a sequence of morning and evening worship with a Q and A on authority. The item notes services and a session titled What Authority, indicating a religious program or sermon lineup.

Bible class and worship services announced at church

The notice invites the public to church activities including a 9 30 Bible study inspired by scripture and a 10 45 morning worship with a sermon on The Father of Lies and its sons. An evening service at 7 features a sermon on the Golden Rule with Philathea classes as guests of honor.

Church School Jesus RB. V. A

Open Bible Church Weekly Schedule and Service Notes

Open Bible Church announces prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 80 and evangelistic service Thursday at 7 230. Sunday services include morning worship with revival emphasis, Sunday school at 11 00, and a youth meeting led by Koopmans. The choir will sing Let Jesus Come into Your Heart as Pastor Les delivers the message.

Jul Koopmans Hhe Jesus Les

Second Church Reformed Sermon Series Preview

The pastor outlines a morning service and Rev. Monsina’s planned pulpit sermon next Sunday evening. The fourth sermon of the Job series asks why Job served God and probes motives behind religion and the devil's view, noting concerns about modern Christianity and Satanic philosophy.

Monsina Job God Satan Peoria

Reforming Morning and Evening Worship in David’s Kingship

The notice outlines a sequence of religious services including morning worship for “The Petition the Forgiveness of Sin,” evening service “The More Excellent Ministry,” and a Dutch segment “De Zalving van David tot Koning.” A presentation by Pietenpol on time and astronomy precedes the Men's Society event, with a repeat later in the week to benefit the combined young people’s society.

de Zalving van David

Maternity Institutes For Nurses Held Across Iowa

From Des Moines to towns like Council Bluffs Sioux City Mason City Davenport and Burlington three day institutes on maternity care were led by Miss Anita Jones assistant director of the Maternity Center Association of New York. She urged men to demand professional care for wives and daughters to prevent deaths related to pregnancy and emphasized education on preventive obstetrics as key to saving lives. Further institutes will run January 21 to February 1937 in several centers.

Towa State Department of Health Des Moines Anita Jones Maternity Center Association of New York America Council Bluffs Sioux City Mason City Davenport Dubuque Town City Burlington Miss Jones Pr Nancy

Property assessor will meet Saturdays at bank basement

L. A. SENTS, City Assessor, announces real estate assessment calendar and will meet the public in the Marion County State Bank basement every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 30 oclock to handle inquiries and hearings.

Marion County State Bank

Rev Prins Begins New Sermon Series at Secondformed Church

The Secondformed Church pastor launches a Sunday evening sermon series titled Great Questions and Their Answers. Topics include Which Law is the Greatest and What is Truth, with questions on place Jesus and governance. The text notes timely shifts in religion and society. England's new royal baby may be named Mary per a report on Christmas birth.

Odor the Gover Jesus England Mary

That Wedding Suit Promises Personal Fit and Quality

Vander Linden markets a finely tailored wedding suit, emphasizing perfect fit to measurements and high woolen quality with beautiful linings. The 8 piece suit is priced at 24.75, with an appeal to measure the customer now.

Vander Linden

Pregnancy Guidance and Parenthood Preparation

A fragment outlining instruction during pregnancy, use of authority guidance for maternal and newborn care, and preparation for parenthood. The text preserves the focus on medical and educational aims guiding expectant parents.

Gil Man Draws Attention With Odd Display

An Upper Iowa Collegian note defines a gigolo as a man who earns his living by heart labor and comments on a gil making a spectacle of herself with two glasses.

Gigilo Gil Upper Iowa

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Junior Legion Auxiliary Logan Versloeg Oreer Zeller Elmer Vat Zoo Mr. Zeller Bride Pred Veenstra Merry FU Club Eli Holte College Auxiliary John Bosveld Mrs DL. A. Winter Philathea Meeting Helen Kuyper Baptist S. S Porterville Aid de Cook Taedies Philathes Hel A. T. van T. U HL Wvstenpo M. Vander Linden Dingeman de Prenger Tedighton West de Prenger Scocld John Klein Viola Helen Boat V Helen Boat Valentine Carrie Elvin Ver Ardelia Bensink Beatrice Rietvehl Evin Helen Edgar Roorda Everett Gary Heyveld William Jeanette Bogaard Hugh Roorda van Roekel Meinders—Van Gorp Gertrude van Gorp M. van Gorp Everett, Meinders Meinders Frank de Jong First Christian Reformed Church Mrs. Meinders Laighton Missionary League Peggy ‘Thomassen B._H. Vermeer Paul Vermeer J_.M. Gosselink Gerrit van Haalen A. W. van Houweling Bob’ Roorda Lorena Ladies’ Auxiliary John Bosveld Home Central College Avie Schilder Peter Heerema Washington Jordan Hall Reggard College Chapel Baptist Church Rock Famil Silas Vander Kamp Lorence Donald Ralph Melvin Ernest Vander Kamp Vivian Shirley Lois Jacob Brand Roscoe Dorothy Lloyd Karl van Donselaar Ruth and Blanche Kryn van Zee John Etherington Marilyn Louise Mon Ter Louw Joan Gysbert van Rocked Jesus the Good Open Bible Church L. A. Sents Prins Sunnyside Beauty Shop Jessie Sadler Broadway Audrey’s Wormhondts Kempied Peter Pan Club Revere
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