God Wants Men Tells Graduating Class At First Reformed
Dr. John Wesselink delivered the baccalaureate at First Reformed church for the 1923 graduating class. He argued that Christian character is the key value beyond education, wealth, and institutions, citing biblical figures and contemporary examples. Prof. Toms sang a solo amid the ceremony, with Rev. Rootman assisting.
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GOD
Wesselink
First Reformed Church
John Wesselink
Ezekiel
Israel
Moses
Gideon
Samuel
David
Dr. Wesse- Vink
Hunger ends Gandhi's fast. bandits rob NY bank
Condensed news items report Gandhi's weight loss after ending a hunger strike and a New York state bank robbery by six bandits who shot their way to freedom, killing one police officer and wounding another, among other national events.
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New York State
City residents urged to curb garbage Saturday morning
All residents are asked to place garbage at the curb in front of their premises Saturday morning and call G. G. Vander Wilt, Red 283, who will come to collect it. Receptacles must contain no glass or tin cans. Health Officer C. Aschenbrunner signs the notice.
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G. G. Vander Wilt
Red 283
C. Aschenbrenner
Aid Edict Warns Against Drunken Help in Marion County
The Emergency Aid committee of Marion County urges imbibers to avoid intoxication or expect no aid. It also tells parents not to return money sent for reforestation camps, says the government will ensure funds reach boys, and warns merchants not to pay cash on bearer orders.
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Marion County
Penn High School Commencement Friday Evening
The annual commencement exercises of the Penn high school will be held Friday evening at 7 30 o'clock. Dr H Bedford president of Penn college Oskaloosa will deliver the address. Fifty two graduates will receive their diplomas. The eighth grade exercises follow at 7 30 this evening.
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Penn High School
H. Bedford
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Firestone Tires Victorious on the Indianapolis Track
Firestone tires shone at the Indianapolis speedway on Memorial Day as winners used them in thrilling contests. Sold locally by O. and P. Tire and Battery, Ozinga and Pethoven, and Tong, the tires are praised for durability and satisfaction.
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Firestone Tires
Firestone
O. & P. Tire and Battery
Ozinga
Pethoven
Memorial Day Observance Honors Sacred Ground in Pella
Des Moines attorney Chauncey Weaver delivered Memorial Day address in Pella, praising the graves of soldiers as sacred and urging continued devotion to civil liberty. A large crowd gathered for graves decoration, a parade through Main Street, and a park program with school bands and veterans groups.
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American Legion
Auxiliary
Women’s Relief Corps and Friends
Webster
Lincoln
Christian School
World War Veterans
The
Legion Auxiliary
Leighton
Main Street
van Veen- van Hemert
Rev
A. Haverkamp
America
T. Kempkes
George Ver Steeg
A. B. van Houweling
S. Bert Baron
Jean Kuyper
Lon Wormhoudt
Charles Sipkema
Martin Heerema
Brass Quartet
Virgil Vander Linden
Carol Hollebrands
Alfred Renaud
John Vande Voort
R. T. Nordlund
Chauncey Weaver
Des Moines
Weaver
Ocean
Flander
Argonne Forest
Marne
Auto Owners to Face Arrest This Week by Sheriff
About 600 Marion county auto and truck owners may be arrested this week for failing to secure 1938 operating licenses. Sheriff Paul J. Grundman, with state help, is pursuing those who did not renew plates. Cars not in operation can surrender plates to officials with proof, but trucks are excluded. No warnings will precede stops. many arrests are anticipated for nonpayment or willful violation of motor vehicle laws.
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Marion County
Paul J. Grundman
Secretary of State
Grundman
Mrs. M. K. Heemstra Dies Suddenl y in Strawberry Garden
Mrs. M. K. Heemstra 79, of east of Monroe, collapsed from a heart attack while picking strawberries. She had been in declining health. funeral services held at her home and Otley Reformed church with interment in Monroe cemetery. She leaves three daughters and two sons. Her husband died 17 years ago.
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M. K. Heemstra
Monroe
Pella Citizens Help Poppy Day Effort Thanked
Appreciation is expressed to citizens of Pella and vicinity for donations to the Poppy Fund that made Poppy Day a complete success. Camp Fire Girls and volunteers are thanked for assistance and local newspapers for advertising. Signed by Mrs. H Beyers president and Mrs. Murray Nesbit chairperson.
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Pella
H. Beyers
Pres
American Legion Aux
Murray Nesbit
Hestee gene dress seen in fall fashion note
The article notes the Hestee gene dress spotted in use for fall, mentioning its appearance in the local paper and suggesting rising popularity.
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Cam Prise
Pella Band Plans Central Park Concert This Saturday
George Ramsey, director of the Pella band, announces the first regular concert of the season in Central Park Saturday evening. The program features peppy marches and popular numbers. Citizens are urged to give the band a rousing reception and applaud the musicians.
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George Ramsey
Pella
Central Park
Marion County publishes 60 page financial report
The Chronicle prints the annual financial report of Marion County compiled by county auditor Gerald W Paardekooper and deputy auditor Fred B Schulze. The 60 page volume lists county officials receipts and disbursements tax levies and other valuable information.
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Chronicle
Marion County
Gerald W. Paardekooper
Fred B. Schulze
Welfare League Denies Aid to Non Garden Households
At Legion Memorial hall the Community Welfare League voted to withhold summer and winter aid from families without a garden. The group cited lack of ambition as the reason, asserting those without a garden do not deserve support.
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Community Welfare League
Legion Memorial Hall
General Store At Sully Is Robbed
The Boat general store at Sully was robbed Friday night of $300 to $400 in merchandise by three unidentified men. Heavy rain stalled their car north of Killduff. one man returned Saturday morning to retrieve the car and was captured by store employees Arthur Boat and Wallace Kling. Sheriff Shields detained him. others fled. A Kellogg area search found no other robbers. Loot included suitcases, house dresses, shoes, overshoes, caps, sweaters, hose, underwear, cigars and tobacco. Some suitcases were left behind.
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Boat General
Sully
Killduff
Arthur Boat
Wallace Kling
Sheriff Shields
Kellogg
Second Reformed Church Announces Summer Pulpit Supply
The consistory of Second Reformed Church invites J. W. Hilmert from Hope College Holland Mich to serve as temporary pastor for the summer months. He is praised as a capable preacher, with prior inspiration from his pulpit last summer. The note mentions Miss Margaret Vander Linden and Mrs Ariel Boat, and a separate item reports two men aged 26 and 21 drowning Sunday near Dubuque after a sliding boat sank.
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Second Reformed Church
J. W. Hilmert
Hope College
Holland
Mich
Hilmert
Margaret Vander Linden
Ariel
Sully
Dubuque
Yellow Shadow at Pella High School final performance
Pella High School senior class presented the mystery comedy The Yellow Shadow last Thursday and Friday. The story centers on Mildred Marvin heiress and friends at Viewcrest lodge amid a staged murder and smuggling plot. Cast notes praise Helen Vander Waal and Frances Van Rees with strong supporting turns from Earl Grandin Sylvanus Dykstra Albert De Jong Edna Huizenga Arnold Schippers Vera Sedrel Roy Van Vark and Jack Rhynsburger.
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Viewcrest Lodge
Mildred Marvin
Viewcrest
Helen Vander Waal
Arnold Schippers
Herbert Marvin
Vera Sedrel
Roy van Vark
Jack Rhynsburger
Paving On No. 2 Begins After Weather Delays
Paving starts on No. 2 in Warren county near Reeves hill west of Sandyville after delays from cold weather and heavy rains. The eight mile unpaved stretch from the Warren county line to Ackworth is being completed, paving will extend across the state once finished.
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Warren County
Reeves Hill
Sandyville
Ackworth
Lecture Tonight at First Reformed Church on Zuider Zee
Dr. M. J. Hoffman presents an illustrated lecture on the Zuider Zee drainage story at 7 45 Thursday evening at the First Reformed church in Pella. Admission is free with a silver offering for the Ladies Auxiliary of Central College.
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Zuider Zee
First Reformed Church
M. J. Hoffman
Holland
Jong Struggla
Central College
Pella
Card of Thanks for condolences and support
We thank friends and neighbors for kindly assisting during our husband's illness and for the sympathy at his death. Your comfort and words eased our burden of grief from our hearts. We deeply appreciate every act of kindness.
Haverkamp Puts Diplomas In Perspective For 1933 Graduates
Rev A Haverkamp of the First Reformed Church delivered a keynote baccalaureate at Pella High School. He urged that a diploma is not enough and that graduates must use their talents to serve others, warning against overproduction and urging responsibility to God, family, teachers, and community. Fifty two graduates listened as he stressed ideals, character and the right to expect much from students.
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A. Haverkamp
First “Reformed Church
Pella
Peter
Haverkamp
Keep Off the Grass Warning to Baseball Fans
Polk Kitten league managers urge Chronicle to warn spectators not to cross or occupy adjoining premises during games. Property belongs to Central College and violations risk rental loss and season cancellations. Local police cooperate, violations will be dealt with promptly. Take notice and govern yourselves accordingly.
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Polk Kittenball League
The
Chronicle
Central College
League
Joe
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India
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Waterloo
Wall Street
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France
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William Farr
Theodore Wall
Joseph ‘Tropp
New York
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Amana High
O'Connor
Robert Lahr
S. E. Davenport
Algona
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Brookhart
George Peek
Longerbone Construction Co
Indianapolis
Welfare League
Pella High School
Pella Higs
United States
Congress
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