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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1934

Page

7

Central College Applies for Student Relief Funds

Central College is among forty Iowa colleges applying for student relief employment funds. Delegates Dean Pietenpol and H J Vanden Berg prepared applications in Des Moines and sent them to Washington. The program directs new student work in dining rooms, libraries, or janitorial tasks, with a Central quota of sixteen. Approval is pending. The article also covers campus debates, YW and YM activities, Lincoln’s birthday observance, and an upcoming Maud Scheerer reading event.

Central Des Moines Pietenpol H. J. Vanden Berg Washington Central College Des Moines Register Iowa

Surprising visits and weddings mark community week

A busy stretch features a surprise visit by Mrs. L D Warner of Prairie City visiting her daughter Mrs. W A Bert Van Vark, a pre nuptial shower for Miss Carolina Walraven, a lavish wedding at the Home For the Aged of William Van Rheenen and Angeline Kolenbrander, and a double wedding at the Walraven home with Beulah Wheeler and Carolina Elizabeth Walraven tying with Delis Walraven and John Zuidema. The social calendar also notes a piano recital by June Kiser, club visits, and a farewell for the Grandia family as they move to a farm west of Oskaloosa.

Steven Vander Zyl Gerrit Vander Hart Percy Gerrit Arkema Carolina Walraven Wilma Agnes Bensink Gerrit Walraven Gerrit Wairaven Francis de Geus Gladys Richard Lautenbach Richarda Elias Kolenbrander Harold Walraven la Velma Walraven John Walraven Delis Walraven Beulah Wheeler Janet de Geus Wilma Bensink Ed Jelsma Bertha Brammel Delos Jelsma Aygnes Vander Hart Clara Jelsma Martha Ver Schuer Gertrude Ver Schuer Albert Ver Schuer Wanda Cooper Cecile Wheeler Nd Birs Albert ‘Tysseling Ruth and Arville Andrew de Geus William van Rheenen Angeline Kolenbrander Rev. G. Menning Third Reformed Church K.P. de Jong John van der Ploeg van Rheenen Henry van Rheenen Galesburg Road Gerrit Kolenbrander Home For A. C. Grandia Irma Leighton Grandia Grandias Oskaloosa June Kiser Kirs S. F. Cole Greenwald Roseta de Bruin Hamer Vaise Chopin June Kiser Alta Marie Byers Godard Ryder June Kiser Wyman Mary Meulpolder Rachmaninoff Gerard June Kiser G. B. Kolenbrander Third Reformed Mission Circle Miss Kolenbrander Mr. van Rheenen Beardena Kolenbrander Agnes Betty van Rheenen Walraven-Wheeler Zuidema-Walraven A. Haverkamp First Reformed Church Gerrit’ Walraven Monroe Carolina Elizabeth Walraven John Zuidema Sully Mrs. Walraven B.C

Debating teams tour Iowa and beyond this week

Bernice Schulekam and Ermina Dunn visited Iowa City relatives while debates unfold off campus. John Hunt and John Niewsma met Ames opponents at Odel for farm policy production control debate, with Dean Pietenpol present. Separate debates spoke at Indianola and Culver-Stockton Canton Carthage and Macomb events featuring Adelaide Sybenga Bernice Dykstra Alfred Van der Ploog Clarence Van Dellen Elizabeth Liggett Vera Newgard Robert Spanagel and John Niewsma.

John Hunt John Niewsma Ames Odel Iowa Farm Bureau Dean Pietenpol Simpson Indianola Adelaide Sybenga Bernice Dykstra Alfred van der Ploog Clarence van Dellen Genera van Emerik Culver-Stockton College Canton Missouri Carthage College Carthage Western State Teachers College Macomb Illinois Elizabeth Liggett Vera Newgard Robert Spanagel

United Services At Churches Baptist Church

United church services Sunday at 10 a.m. Beginners meet in their department while older members gather in the Auditorium for a united service from 10 to 11 20 a.m. Rev L James Kindig preaches with B Y P U at 6 30 p.m. Farewell for Rev Kindig at 7 30 p.m. Thursday is High School night with youths as guests. Sermon “In the Harness with God.” Friday Boosters program followed by Rev Kindig preaching “Home, Sweet Home.” Everyone invited.

Baptist Churcsh United Service United Service James Kindig Kindig Boosters Rev. Kindig

Dutch literary giants echo in Pella library notes

The article highlights Erasmus and Dutch writers who shaped literature in Holland and after settling in Pella. It lists Joost van den Vondel, Cats, Bilderdyk, Jacob van Lennep, Nicolaus Beets, Tollens, Couperus, Blok and others, noting their works and influence, and mentions local library holdings and a community event with a dinner and program at the Methodist church including a toast, music, and readings.

Pella Holland Erasmus Rotterdam Spinoza Grotius de Goeto Joost van den Vondell Lucifer Milton Adam van Noppen Ats Eas Shakespeare Fllem Bilderdyk Louis Napoleon Walter Scott Jacob van Lennep Byron Nicolaus Beets Hildebrand St. Paul Hendrik Tollens Louis Couperus Peter J. Blok

Pella Civic League adopts revised constitution

In church gathering Rev Danhof presided as the Pella Civic League renamed itself the Pella Christian Civic League. The body adopted a constitution with changes renaming the group and striking a premillennial clause, set dues at 25 cents, and discussed officer recall and meeting frequency. An upcoming membership drive was planned.

Pella H. Vander Ark Pella Civic League Pella Christian Civic League God Jesus Christ de Koekkoek League Paul de Kockkoek

McClain Leads Parsons to 38 30 win over Central

Parsons forward Carl McClain scored 18 of his team's 38 points to lead a 38 30 victory over Central on Tuesday. McClain started the scoring and helped widen the lead as Nelson of Central topped the opponents with six goals and one free throw.

Carl McClain Parsons Central McClain Kregel Hill Nelson Hil Scott Marquis Long Hynd White Finney

Pella High Defeats Sigourney High In 82 To 12 Victory

Pella high crushed Sigourney high on the Central college floor 82 to 12 as Don Menning and Liter led with ten and nine points. Sigourney’s Knight and Hudson each scored five as Pella’s second string dominated the second half. The Sigourney Savages had only one loss in fourteen before, but could not stop Pella’s fast breaks and accurate passing.

Pella High Sigourney High Central College Sigourney Crew Sigourney Knight Klein Liter Wilkins Don Menning Joe van Arkel Pella Wilkin D. Menning Hudson Pella EG PT Pry Bevans Heerema Bosvelde R. Menning Wisse van Arkel de Winter Sigourney Seconds Sigourney Savages Pella Seconds

Sunday School and Sermon Schedule Card

A church schedule lists 9:30 a m Sunday school 10:45 a m sermon What Does It Mean to be Called a Christian 00 p m sermon Overgang Uit den Dood in het Leven 7:30 p m sermon Drawing Near to God.

Het Leven

Evening church program outlines three sermons and a service

At 10 45 a m the Miraculous Darkness is scheduled followed by 2 00 p m Jesus virtwillig lijdende naar den wil van God and 7 30 p m A sick man and his recovery. The listings indicate a religious program with multiple talks and a healing themed sermon.

Jesus Wil van God

Sunday church services with Prof. Menninga at pulpit

The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 80 p m. Prof George Menninga will occupy the pulpit for both morning and evening services.

George Menninga

Pella High School Honor Roll Names by Class Year

The Pella High School honor roll for the semester lists seniors Joe Van Arkel William Gosselink Ray Van Heukelom William De Jong Harold Ver Meer George Vande Noord Wilma Bensink Esther R Bosch Bernice Carter Elizabeth Van Heukelom Henrietta Hoksbergen Lucille Hollebrands Ella Ver Meer Anna Slocum Thelma Ulrich Grada Vande Voort juniors Arthur Wormhoudt Helen Bogard Kathryn Braathart Virginia Fowler Ardella Grandia Janet De Jong Ardys Klein Bernice Langerak Jeanetta Mol Elizabeth Rietveld Sophomores Jean Cook Herbert Wormhoudt Phyllis Carter Ruth Heerema Alda Mae Van Heuketom Dorothy Van Howeling Maria Janaz Alice Kernbergen Margaretta Slobe Ardith Wilson Mildred Vander Zyl Freshmen Clarence Langerak Esley Langerak Ray Tysseling Wilma Vande Geest Virginia Van Gorp Joan Kuyper Lucille Paltzer Mary L Renaud Betty Ries

Pella High School Joe van Arkel William Gosselink Ray van Heukelom William de Jong Harold Ver Meer George Vande Noord Wilma Bensink Esther R. Bosch Bernice Carter Elizabeth van Heukelom Henrietta Hoksbergen Lucille Hollebrands Ella Ver Meer Anna Slocum Thelma Ulrich Grada Vande Voort Junior Hospers ‘Arthur_Wormhoudt Helen Bogard Kathryn Braath Alice Kernbergen Margaretta Slobe Ardith Wilson Mildred Vander Zyl Clarence Langerak Esley, Langerak Ray Tysseling Wilma Vande Geest Virginia van Gorp Joan Kuyper Lucille Paltzer Mary L. Renaud Betty Ries

Oskaloosa Fire Confined to Barber Shop Area

A fire at 126 High Avenue West in the K P building damaged the Merrill Barber Shop and Beauty Parlor, costing about 3500 dollars. Origin traced to a hot water heater in the rear room. the blaze became evident at 7 50 p.m. and was contained by quick fire department action before spreading through the east wall or to the Leader Store.

Merrill Fred Priest High Avenue West K. P Pasesrsky Leader

Fire damages Leader Store basement, losses estimated

A fire in the west basement of the Leader Store caused minor structure damage and an estimated 1,000 dollars to the building and 2,500 dollars to contents. Owners Joe and Wendell Merrill lacked insurance on their equipment.

Leader Joe Wendell Merrill Oskaloosa Tribune

Fashion Rules Blonds Out In Spring

Springfield, Mass. fashion writers predict a shift in youth style for spring. The boyish bob will fade as girls seek more curves, heavier brows, crimson lips, and less cheek makeup to align with hairdressers' dictates.

Springfield Mass

Eddyville Fire Ravages Home and Lumber Yard Losses

The Eddyville fire department responded to two blazes on a busy day. The Orville Maloy home west of Eddyville burned after a chimney fire, with water shortages hindering saves. most furniture and first floor contents were moved out, but the home and second floor furnishings were a total loss. The Traux lumber yard and hardware store fire, fueled by a southwest wind, destroyed the building despite efforts to shield adjacent structures. Losses run to thousands, with some insurance coverage noted.

Orville Maloy Eddyville Traux Maloy Albia Eddyville Tribune

Hunters Stop 81 Carloads in Hunt Crackdown

A deputy warden and police stopped 81 carloads of hunters touring from larger cities. Officers searched the vehicles for unlawful game and found an uncased gun wrapped in a blanket in one car. Also noting a separate incident, Queen the lioness killed her mate Roger in a St. Louis cage during a winter-quarters inspection by a Cincinnati delegation.

Police’ Department Queen Saturday Roger St. Louis Cincinnati

Also Mentioned on This Page

August Tellinghuisen Missouri Valley Andrew Klyn Y. W Y. M Maude Scheerer Social Life Committee Lincoln Prof. Bosch Abraham Lincoln Connie de Bruin de Bruin India Reformed Church Westfield South Dakota Drost Upper Town Oregon Parti Arthur Bennink Il Kolenbrander Newgard Edna Kooi Helen Huyser Helen Vander Linden Barbara Way Dorothy Cook College Y. W. C. A Therogram Helen van der Linden Maud Scheerer Captain Brass Jound George Bernard Shaw Jssue Ruth Hallowell Pleasantville Women’s Federated Club James Steenhoek Walter Marks Henry Anna Galesburg H.slykhuis Martin Jessie Gerrit de Zwaarte Irene Wayne June Marion J. W. Marks John Marks Knoxville COLE Bernice de Wit Pauline Hoogenakker Holst June Kiser F. Cole America Friends Knoxville Club J. J. Sybenga Dick van Zante Blue Bird Club Harry de Reus Bob Kuyper Stephen de Keck Elmer van Duren Roy van Heukelom Wilbur de Bruin Henry Rempe Ernest Roorda Michael Stone Granville National Bank Gerald Rempe Philip Eugene Sedrel Gracie Neva Veenstra Micky Donny de Prenger Jimny Francene de Prenger Ken-Michael Joseph de Reus John Delando Ray Brummel Bruce Kennedy Wilbur de’ Bruin Robert Grandin Jinny Kenneth Blake James van Dur Johnny Charles Wilson Marion den Adel Remiel Henry Sedrel Sariel Edna Brummel Justice Josephine van Heukelem Lester Brummel Humanity Hazel van Hemert Alma Wilson Leona Newendorp Albert de Kock Lak Adoration of Angels Bernice Schulekam Ermina Dunn Iowa City Geelhoed’s Library Notes R. F. D. School Gerrit Visser Bussey W. G. Stevenson W. H. Bare W. B. Durrell F. T. Metcalf Ray Rowland Columbia Lee Luke Earl Remy Dave Allred John Q. Barnes John Ryan Iss Mayme Lyons Virginia Kerr Etha Binman Frances Frush Ruth Sinclair Ardath Myers Fern Lester Fred Middleton Niles Hollstorth Dean Garrett Kenneth Dyer Avery Howsare Argyle Beem Eading Phyllis Jane Kerr Solo Lillian Marsh L. K. Bare Mayme Lyons Reading Elvis Stephenson Merrill Marsh G. R. Kerr Miss Lyons Feno Elude Elma van Heukelom Edna van Heukelom Beulah de Prenger Beulah Karver Anna van Haaften Mabelle de Jong Civic League Congress New York Frances Perkins Pella Downs Dayton Hio Pg St Browns Delphia LC. McEvoy Vice Real The Reveale de Jong Floral and Seed Store Phone
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