Society Activities of Pella Hostesses and Clubs
A roundup of social events in Pella details surprise gatherings at homes on South Main and in Battle Creek neighborhood, birthday observances for Gertrude Wielard, farewells for Den Hartog and Williamsen families, club meetings at Federated, Farm Bureau, and church groups with notes on guests, meals, games, music, and planned fall restart.
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Joe
South Main Street
Ann
Frank Clark
John Onstine
Knoxville
William Clark
Arbdles
Colo
Sallie de Cook
Eilsworth Ricsdsch
Albia
Kate Thomas
McCurrey
Valley Junction
Henry Wielard
Gertrude
Jake van Dusseldorp
Pella
Battle Creek
Bethany
den Hartog
G. W. den Hartog
Otley
den Hartogs
Declam Contests Hold The Fort Class Tournament
The Seniors beat Juniors 21 to 9 in the opening Seniors lead throughout. Eighth grade defeated Seventh grade 17 to 2, with Bosveld De Winter shining for Seventh and Sedral for the Eighth. Freshmen fell to Sophomores 22 to 17 in a tight contest led by Goedhart Rhynsburger and Roorda. Finals set for late this week. Pella knocked out by Knoxville 19-17 in county play.
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Heerema
Ver Meer
Langerak
Bosveld
de Winter
Sedral
Goedhart
Rhynsburger
Roorda
County Tounament Pella
Knoxville
Roc R. Edges Out Knoxville In Tight Bout
Roc R. led 14 to 8 at nine minutes and Knoxville rallied to outscore 9 to 5 in the last period but missed chances to win. Prairie City hosted prelim declamatory contests February 25 with Monroe Poay Prairie City Runnells competing. Bussey won overall, with Pella strong in oratory and dramatic events. Oskaloosa game saw Pell a defeat 20 17. junior high fell to Sigourney 22 12. Civics class notes immigration talk and House study. student council begins clean-up drive. mumps sidelines Arthur Den Adel. new book lockers installed this week.
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Roc R
Knoxville
Prairie City
Monroe
Peay Prairie City
Runnells
Runnell Dramatic
Pella
Prairie Ci
Keai—Swan
Bussey
Pleasantville
Takit
Oskaloosa
Marsh
Pell
du Pree
House of Representatives
House
Rules Committee
Irene Bogaard
Arkansas
Ther
Bernice Brommers
Lewis
Arthur den Adel
Talkies To Operate Here April 1
Mr. Hoesack, manager of the Strand theatre, announced in the Chronicle office that talks are being introduced locally with urgency. The first performance is hoped to be around April set, and the plan includes nine foot pan and measures to deaden sound in the building.
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Hoesack
Strand Theatre
Chronicle
Theatre to Install Jotophone Amid Talkie Plans
Ols are placed around walls as a ceiling may be added to support the installation of a jotophone used in large theatres. Mr Hoesack notes engineers stated the building is well suited for talkies, even more than several larger city venues.
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Hoesack
Dr Chalfont Moves to Oskaloosa
Dr. Georgia Chalfont, long based in Pella in osteopathy, relocates to Oskaloosa on March first with her husband Reeonduating a photograph business. Friends here regret parting with her as the vacated office is to be taken by Dr and Heart Kramer osteopaths.
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Georgia Chalfont
Pella
Church notes and Sunday services across local congregations
The First Reformed Church plans morning Voices From Calvary II and afternoon The Teachings of Jesus III, with Cardinal Virtues in Bible Stories in the evening. Third Reformed features Rev G Hankamp preaching, Tople topic The Church which expelled Jesus Christ. Pella Baptist lists services including sermons Keeping God's Love and Fear or Meeting. Second Reformed notes classes, Lord's Supper, and The Problem of the Church discussion questions.
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Loyal Workers
Loyal Workers Club
Second Christian Reformed Church
Daughters of the King Club
First Christian Reformed Church
Daughters of the King
The
First Reformed Church
Calvary
Jesus
Mai
Third Reformed Church
Eddyville
G. Hankamp
Tople
Jesus Christ
Pella Baptist Church
Ralph T. Nordlund
Second Reformed Church
Christian Endeavor
Rock Island Train Schedules Des Moines to Keokuk and Eldon
Des Moines daily trains 472 and 478 run to Keokuk with no Sunday service. Trains 474 and 475 connect Des Moines to Eldon. Local freights carry passengers and require freight at the station by 5:00 p.m. the prior day. Howell handled times differ for Harvey. Local freights 70 and 71 carry passengers from Howell on alternate days around 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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A. m
Des Moines
Keokuk
Eldon
Howell
Harvey
Made to order suits at $20.25 two piece offer
An advertisement touts tailored suits for men with over 800 wool fabrics, all made to order. It claims 80 percent of men buy suits under $25 and pitches a two piece all wool set priced at $20.25 as a value alternative.
Let Us Go To A Holy Duty And Encourage One Another
A sermon emphasizes devotion and mutual support among Christians urging regular church attendance. It explains Jesus calling disciples to make more followers and the value of living holy, practical charity. The speaker notes the double joy of faithful study and shared admonition within church life.
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Urgeon
David
Mos Wells
Christ
Nations as messengers and Christianity’s world home
Henry Van Dyke quotes expand on religion’s global reach as a universal home for Christianity. A federal census projection warns 750,000 serious auto accidents this year if 1930-1929 trend continues. State and local governments in O spend 30 million dollars on pulse improvements this year.
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Jesus
Henry van Dyke
Federal Census Bureau
State of O
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H. A. Veenstra
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C. Lautenbach
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Grant Studio
Sigourney Junior High
Sigourney
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Rock Island Train Service
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Geo. M. Cohan
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