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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1940

Page

4

Brayton Addresses ATC Meeting Well Received

Brayton spoke to the ATC meeting outlining steps for Tulip Time, emphasizing flowers first, costumes second, antiques third, and entertainment last. He discussed publicity in Des Moines and left a favorable impression. Chamber President Frank Flush proposed incorporation, and the by laws were adopted. Leland Croll will report on his produce price survey showing Pella prices align with elsewhere, a surprise to members.

Pella Des Moines Brayton Frank Flush Chamber Vate Leland Croll

Plan to expand committee discussed at informal meeting

President Frush authorized appointing two more members to the committee joining Wormhoudt Croft and G H Van Den Berg. The augmented panel gained power to set the auction time place and details at their discretion. Coffer and doughnuts and a short informal social hour followed before adjournment.

Frush Wchich Wormhoudt Croft G. H van den Berg

Post Half Century History Contender Aids Trophy Quest

The local Levion Post aims for the History Trophy with Comrade Kearpkes finishing the history for the contest. Leaders stress pride in the unique story prepared by Comrade Se as the unit gears up to win department trophies this year.

Kearpkes Emp Se Levion Post Ate Ye van Niewaa

Churches in Pella Publish Christmas to Easter Evangelism Plan

Local churches in Pella announce a two week evangelistic campaign from March to March Fifteen services include sermons on Enthusiasm for Christ and the Word of Christ. Varying hours feature Sunday school and youth activities with invitations for all to attend and bring yellow membership cards. A recent meeting formed two committees to draft a constitution and plan a membership drive for the new society.

Baptist Church Christensen B. Y Doris Jones Tith Pella J. Vander Ploeg Johan Paradise Society For Hindrect Mertitus WWE

Christians Education Cause Invites Presence For Meeting

A call goes out inviting all interested in the cause of positively Christian education to attend a forthcoming meeting emphasizing finances and a definite goal.

Vision of the See at First Church Pastor's Address

A short church note from SECOND CHR. REF. CHURCH mentions Pastor Vision of the see at First with a 7:20 time reference, clarifying the choice and divine Vinles context.

This Week's Padio Sermonette Broadcast Details

The Des Moines station KSD airs this week's padio sermonette at 10 10. Delivered Saturday by Rev Martin Monsma of the See Che Ref church.

KSD Des Moines Martin Monsma See Che

First Reformed Church Morning Worship and Evening Praise

The First Reformed Church held morning worship with themes on Biblical principles of givings and daily devotions. Pastor Kore led the service with sermons titled Didn’t I Stop to Think and Thy Kingdom Come while addressing questions from the congregation.

First Reformed Church Schol Halland Sorview Dy Ten van Geedelijke Voor Kore Ochons Ain Dunior C Joyce Gree

Organization Formed to Continue Central College Alumni Fellowships

Last Thursday evening at Jordan Hall the Central Cell organized the New College Alumni Association to sustain college fellowships after graduation. Membership is open to anyone who registered in college. spouses may join as associates. Officers include Verle Ver Dught as President and Anthony Tysse ling as Vice President with Roy Andowes as Recording Secretary and Mrs Gan as Corresponding Secretary. Miss Martin Firth is Director of Alumni Affairs. The group plans to meet several times this year and aims to serve as a model for alumni chapters nationwide.

Jordan Hall Verle Ver Dught Anthony Tysseling Wil Haer Roy Andowes Gan Martin Firth

Obituary Henry Den Hartog Dies at 10:50 Sunday

Henry Den Hartog died at the home of Mr and Mrs John Den Hartog at 1007 West Second Street Sunday morning February 11 at 10 50 He was TH years 2 amonthy and OF days old Survived by three sons and two daughters Will J David John A Den Hartog of Pella Mrs William Verros of Pella and Mes Lyle Langebartels of Knoxville Funeral services were held Tuesday February 13 at 1 80 o'clock at the home and at 2 00 o'clock at the Third Re formed church Reverend G Menning officiating Interment was in Oakwood cemetery

Henry den Hartog John den Hartog West Second St den Hartog Will J. David He John A. den Hartose Pella William Verros Lyle Langebartels Knoxville G. Menning Oakwood Cemetery

Mrs John Visser Funeral Details Given

Mrs John Visser longtime invalid for 25 years died aged 67 years and 9 months. The obituary notes connections to Cornelia Vander Miour Erma Mei and family members Gosselink Van Zee. Funeral services set for February 16 at 2:00 PM.

Willian Brand O'ele Cornelia Vander Ital Varad Dolin Visser Datycite Horn Erma Mei Tandy Iam Brand Iam Brand den Gosselink and Mrs. Gooh van Zee Visser

Funeral rites set for clock of local firm at Oakwood

The service led by Reverend A Haverkamp of the First Reform church will be held at Wormhoudt and Son funeral home. Interment will follow in Oakwood cemetery.

Wormhoudt & Son A. Haverkamp First. Reformed Church Oakwood Cemetery

Sedrel, near Bussey, dies after stroke at 68

Herman Sedrel died at his home near Bussey on Sunday morning after a stroke. He was 68, lived on a farm, and was twice married to Leona Rhodes and then Al Johnson Chambers. He leaves two daughters and a son, with funeral services held at the Buxton Methodist church. Interment followed at Liberty cemetery.

Herman Sedrel Bussey Rel Sedrel Leona Rhodes al Johnson Chambers Chester Comer Edward LeCocq Pella A Secrel Des Moines Finch Liberty Cemetery

For Sale Milk Cows and Pullets Advertised

Want ads note two good milk cows to freshen in April and three dozen pullets listed for sale. Phone 63 for details and contact.

Scouts Shape Cadets at Military and Naval Academies

Two thirds of the entering classes at the United States Military and Naval academies come from former Boy Scouts, highlighting scouting’s influence on military training and leadership paths.

United States Military Naval Academies

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