Local notes as Vander Linden joins Moody Bible Institute
Local items list Miss Jeona Vander Linden home on furlough from China who has enrolled at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for Bible study and Christian work methods. The winter term draws a large, representative class. Numerous notes detail community residents and visitors, illnesses, hospitalizations, and small-town activities across Pella and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeona Vander Linden
China
Reformed Church In
Rose Hill
Irene
Martha Faye Hoksbergen
Anne Vander Waal
Sully
William van Steenis
Mabel Bruinekool
John Bloem
Bonnie
Des Moines
Bloem
J. Bloem
Pete Bloem
George Sterrenburg
Indianola
Edward Vander Linden
Maxine
Hedrick
E. T
R. A. Antry
Tom Vander Linden
Tunis
Ed Plette
Abbott Hospital
Oskaloosa
Memories of Pella and Dr East in Michigan Yrs
A personal reminiscence by C. C. M. Moore recalling Pella memories, hospital stunt after a head injury in 1915, clashes with Dr E H East of Portland Oregon, and a life of reformed adventures. The column reflects on Pella’s 75th anniversary, past newspapers, and Moore’s vow to publish a magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
E. H East
Portland
Oregon
Earth
Portland Etective Oytectives
Dr. Bast
Elma
Dr. Hast
Baptist Sunday
E. H. Scarff
C. C. Cory
J. B. Cotton
Cory
Moore
Dr. Eastas
Baptist Conference
East
Keosauqua
Illinois
Dudley Hardy
Des Moines
Pella Man Fined After Saturday Fight
Stewart Hull of Pella was fined ten dollars and costs for disorderly conduct after a fight on High avenue east Saturday night. He appeared before Justice John Owens on Sunday. A similar charge against Max Anderson was dismissed and Hull’s fine was suspended during good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Hull
Pella
John Owens
High Avenue East
Oskaloosa Herald
Max Anderson
Hull
Resting on Sunday Not Resting, Says Burdette
The essay argues true rest is found in church rather than loafing. Burdette recalls Boston laborers resting during a noon break to contrast with loafers. He urges a Sunday of church, quiet reflection, and uplift over mere idleness, claiming it is physically and morally demanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goad
Washington State
George Washington
Elma
Wash
Geo. Wash
Washington
Chronicle
The
Pella
Duke
Moore
Boston
Robert J. Burdette
A Brief Sermon to Parents on Guiding Children
A preacher urges parents to balance closeness with guidance. He cites Proverbs 22 6 about training a child, warns against overbearing apron strings, and stresses teaching self control and discernment as children grow. Freedom must be tempered by steady, loving guidance.
The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world
The passage urges balanced affection and discipline in parenting, arguing that gentle care plus firmness builds a child’s strength. It emphasizes that parents carry a “gold mine” in their children and that early guidance shapes lifelong control.
Otley Man In County Jail
Wilfred Van Gorp is jailed after arrest by Officer De Hoog for illegal possession and transportation of liquor. He could not post a $1000 bond and awaits grand jury action following a preliminary hearing held Saturday evening.
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de Hoog
Wilfred van Gorp
van Gorp
Assessors Abroad Throughout County Assessments Marion County Value
Marion county assessors are active with real estate valuations down this year affecting total taxable property. Livestock values for Colts, Mules, Heifers, Cows, Steers, Bulls, Swine and Goats are listed with age-based rates, reflecting low land values and a broad swing in agricultural property assessments across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Local Churches Should Lead Relief in Community
The author argues Christianity survives through individual church action not conventions. Local churches must meet community needs, support existing relief agencies, and teach self help, warning against pauperizing aid. Spiritual duty remains even as material forces test adequacy, urging pastors to seize the opportunity to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Elliott
Jesus
Fragmentary Thought on Reach and Riches in Everyday Life
A fleeting excerpt reflects on how people become attached to possessions as they enjoy abundance, suggesting a departure from true reach beyond material dependencies. The fragment emphasizes human dependence on things for a fulfilling life.
Cranberry Apple Sauce and Ginger Cookie Men Notes
Cranberry hint suggests adding a thin slice of apple per pint to cut bitterness while preserving tartness. Includes grapefruit cocktail with sherbet glass prep, and maraschino juice. Describes Ginger Cookie Men recipe with ingredients, method, and baking steps, plus Winter Marmalades using dried apricots and oranges.
Apricot Orange Lemon Conserves Stepwise Recipe
A simple preserves method combines apricots oranges and lemon with water and sugar. Soak chopped apricots overnight then slice citrus and soak, simmer fruit until tender then add sugar and cook to thicken.
Recipe fragment: Cheese Straws Ginger Bread Apple Sauce Cake
A fragment listing multiple baked goods with measurements and methods. Cheese Straws use grated cheese flour butter and paprika baked in a medium oven. Ginger Bread uses sugar molasses lard eggs sour milk soda cinnamon ginger and flour baked in a greased pan. Apple Sauce Cake combines hot apple sauce egg sifted flour soda nuts raising and baking.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lena de Jong
Jeanette
Martin
Henry Gezel
Henry Boswelt
Peoria
Dick van Houweling
North Main Street
van Houweling
John D. Geurts
Fred Lautenbach
T. G. Fultz
Gibson
Neal Schuring
John Schuring
Connie Schuring
Lewis Schuring
Cordova
Newton
Albert Budding
Newton Hospital
Pete de Vries
Lewis
Tracy
Marsh van Hemert
Mary Jane
Otley
Pete Vander Kolk
Tunis Hoksbergen
Wm. Vander Horst
Pete Kelderman
Jennie Robus
Glen Parks
Neal de Goey
Mae Thomassen
B. Weyers
Dena Vander Pol
James Vander Pol
Famiy
Nick Schuring Sr
Gerald Vriezelaar
Anne Huisman
Henry Bosvelt
Nell Vander Pol
Margaret Mendenhall
Nick Booy
William and
Marvin
John de Leeuw
Pauline
Monroe
Monroe and Mrs. de Leeuw’s Brother Aza Helmhoudt of Lake View
S. D
H. Vander Post
Earl Cornelius
Wm. Gordon
Eddyville
Gerrit Popman
Sioux City
Clarence Renaud
Will van Oostrum
A. M. Sels
Marlene Arletha
Gerald Paardekooper
Knoxville
Ray Vander Wal
Montezuma
John Vander Wal
Dave de Cook
Hoogenakker
Lincoln Street
North Main
Herman Langstraat
Christine Brom
Marjorie van Roekel
Alice Westerkamp
W. van Steenis
H. Sedrel
Bussey
Ed le Cocq
Bob Kuyper
Paul Cole
van Vark
G. Connely
Prairie City
Bert
W. C. van Vark
E. V. Goad
Ege
Ed van Toorn
East Third Street
A. van Toorn
By Co. M. Moore
Doctor East
Isthmus
Biff
Doctor Bast
Cc. M. Moore
Tys
Tysseling’s New Shoe Store
Pella Man
Farmers Union
Nhl
Marsh- Mallows
Hershey's
Ial
Tie. Phy
Wheaties
Florida
Folger’s Coffee
Aerican Legion Auxiliary
Girl Scouts
Sing Folger
Hsrd Weso Oue
DEALI
D. den Adel
American Legion Auxiliary
Girls Scouts
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