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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
8
Readers record a crowded community notes page with names and places including Davenport, Pella, Oskaloosa, Creston, Newton, Sully, Prairie City, and Monro e. Mentions of hospital trips appendicitis rheumatism and family gatherings accompanies various social visits and par ents details.
Miss Gladys Olson hosted the Community church Sunday school class at Rev. and Mrs. Edd Thompson’s home with eleven members and hosts Mrs. John Holdsworth and Mrs. W. Shipman assisting. A separate class held Friday evening at the former home with eleven members present. A third gathering at Rev. Nod L. A. ing’s home Friday featured a program including scripture reading and a miscellaneous shower for Miss Waltrena Deaes.
High School heard Dr. Royal Holbrook of Ames college on Iowa. Essay contest on Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress under the Sab tract Society with vocation books for winners. Girls basketball team forming under Miss Blake. Pella and Oskaloosa basketball events scheduled. State and county declamatory contests planned at Oskaloosa and Knoxville. Operetta work advancing with cast, choruses, and scenery in progress.
A fragmentary item from the 1180 Chronicle wants ads to bring results for a local train service or timetable. Names and clear facts are limited, but the piece hints at promotional material and a schedule or fares connected to Wabass Tins and Bah Reights in a Rock Island setting.
A disputed sign on a town roof, backed by War Navy and Commerce departments, prompts critique of its framing and intent. The sign, cited as unsigned and misrepresentative, draws attention to local governance and the public display of business names.
Friends and neighbors gathered at Mr and Mrs Fred Lankelma s home Friday afternoon to pay tribute to Miss Mary Caroline Thomas who died Thursday morning at age 82 The service included quartet singing by Ray De Haan Don Wallace Mildred Cole and Luella Berends Pastor George C Conrad delivered a tribute praising her life of helpfulness Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery
In a correction published, two names were misprinted in the Woodrow Washing Machine Co. listing. The erroneous spellings were supplied for the vice president position and one other executive, with the paper promising accuracy in future issues.
Mr and Mrs Ira N Curtis left at noon Monday for Goodland Kansas to visit Mrs Curtis sister Mrs A E Hodkinson. They hope the trip aids Mr Curtis health and if not they plan to move on to Denver with possible month long absence from home.
Proof of will filed in the District Court of Marion County Iowa claims a document purporting to be the last will of Frans Van Gorp deceased. A hearing is set for February 18 1929 during the February term at Knoxville with all interested parties invited to appear. Alter Kester clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa February 6 1929.
International Sunday School Lesson by JA Lapham discusses a moral lesson from scripture. It references Romans and Ephesians style themes and emphasizes faith, prayer, and devotion to Jesus Christ as redeemer and lord. The text is garbled but centers on recognizing Jesus in daily life and prayer as a practice.
A reflective piece on genuine private prayer versus public display, urging honest, thoughtful dialogue with God. It cites Lord’s Prayer guidance, forgiveness, and faith, noting leaders should cultivate sincere prayer in all church members, not just pastors.
The text asks if the line “lead us not into temptation” means not letting us be tempted beyond our strength. It explains a common interpretation that the phrase requests divine guidance and protection against temptation rather than a literal refusal to face it.
Proceedings detail votes on members and officers, wage scales for 1929, and numerous sheep kill claims. The board approves adjournment dates, appoints John M. Lee to Liberty Township, and sets engineer Robt T. Johnson’s salary and bond. It also transfers $90.87 from the Fair Fund and approves various bonds and claims for services, supplies, and punishments.
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