Reverend Prins Urges Graduates to Lead Others to Light
Reverend Jacob Prins addressed the 1939 graduates urging them to interpret life through Christ by faith and Word. He urged training in a Christian college, entering sanctuary, and guiding others from spiritual slavery toward higher levels, emphasizing service and sacrifice.
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Academie
First Reformed Church
Hazel Alferts
Edward Huibregtse
Lubbers
Haverkamp
Jacob Prins
Second Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Prins
Jesus
Nazareth
Isaiah
Christ
Rev
God
Court House to Close Saturdays Begin June 3
Beginning Saturday June 8 the Court House offices will close at 12 noon and stay closed every Saturday noon through August 28. Rest rooms remain open. The practice mirrors statewide counties closing at noon Saturdays to finish weekly business if needed as Saturday transactions are usually lighter.
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Court House
Card of Thanks for Louisa Wheeler
Neighbors and friends offered kindness during illness and death of Mrs. Louisa Wheeler. Thanks extend to G A R Circle Golden Rule S S class Daughters of Union Veterans and American Legion for floral offerings from Julia Bayless and Family.
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Louisa Wheeler
G. A. R. Circle
Golden Rule S. S
Daughters of Union Veterans
The
American Legion
Julia Bayless
Monument lettering opportunity with Bert Vande Kieft
All persons needing lettering on monuments should see Bert Vande Kieft within ten days. He will have a portable lettering machine and expert artist at monument works on Main Street. Contact Black 369 by phone. Around 350,000,000 dollars is due to physicians in the United States for unpaid bills.
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Monument
Main Street
Bert Vande Kieft
Vacation Bible School Begins Mon June 5
The First Reformed church opens a three week Daily Vacation Bible School starting Monday June 5 at nine o'clock, with daily Bible lessons memory work and tonal work. The program centers on Jesus Christ our Best Friend and ends Sunday evening June 25 with a demonstration program.
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First Reformed Church Y
Jesus Christ
Conference for Youth at Central June 10th to 17th
A youth conference at Central runs June 10 to 17 with Dr Raymond Drukker supervising along with Mrs Drukker and Miss Mary Geogh a missionary on furlough from China Rev H Arink of Fulton Illinois among the leaders Further details will appear in next week's Chronicle.
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Central
Raymon Drukker
Drukker
Mary Geogh
China
H. Arink
Fulton, Ill
Ref Church Classes Report Shows Gains Across Tabs
The Classes of the Reformed Church in America report increases in members and baptisms, with totals rising in several categories though official final figures may shift. Notable gains include 89,007 church families and 4,851 infants baptized, while admissions on confession rise and admissions by certificate fall. The denomination lists 720 churches and 852 ministers, with gifts totaling $594,300 for denominational objects and $3,117,937 for congregational expenses. Evangelism conference set for June 7–8 at West End Reformed Church. Synod to discuss new professorial vacancies at theological seminaries.
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Reformed Church In
Hudson and
Raritan
James Cantine
Samuel Zwemer
West End
Flushing
New Brunswick
N. J
Western Seminary
Pella Students Shine In State Brain Derby Results
H S students led by Pella High posted strong showings in the Brain Derby amid Tulip Week. The composite average placed Pella 7th statewide out of 254 schools, with several subjects in the top tier. Individual subjects like plane geometry and Latin I scored around 95 percent, ranking high among peers.
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Pella
Thanks to neighbors for help after a death
The family of John Meyer thanks neighbors and friends for support after the death of their wife and mother. They especially commend Miss Bakey, the nurse, for her efficient care. John Meyer and Children.
New Brunswick Elects Theology Professor Amid Vacancy
Theology professor elected for New Brunswick fills a vacancy lasting nearly two years since Dr Edward Strong Worcester died on July 25 1937. Western Seminary also lost its president Dr Leibe C Nettinga by death last summer. Delegates from Pella to the General Synod include Reverend G Menning Reverend A Haverkamp and Elders C Evers and D Van Haatten.
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Fessor
New Brunswick
Edward Strong Worcester
Western Seminary
Leibe C. Nettinga
Pella
General Synod
G. Menning
A. Haverkamp
C. Evers
D. van Haatten
Canvass for Rooms Next Monday June 5
Committees of business will canvass Pel la city for rooms to house Rural Carriers attending a late July convention. They seek usable spare rooms and pledge fair charges. Homeowners may profit by offering space, possibly doubling up, as carriers will pay modest rents and stay mainly at night.
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Pella
Law office summer closure notice
Our law offices will be closed every Thursday afternoon from June 1 to Sept 1. G. G. Gauss D.C. Van Zante Tunis H. Klein.
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G. G. Gauss
D.C. van Zante Tunis
H. Klein
Dr H Stuart Leads Farewell Chapel Devotions
Dr H Stuart presided as Dean Pietenpol hosted the last chapel of the school year. He announced Dr Stuart will sever ties with the college and family this summer to pursue work as an Educational missionary in India. A cornet solo by Arnon Lensink preceded brief addresses stressing growth in knowledge and grace. The Rev Mr Bidan shared concise teachings on reading, writing, and personal development. The hymn The Hymn to Central Youth was sung, and Glenn Hackett presented a $100 library gift from the senior class. Debaters Mina Baker, Mary Louise Renaud, and Janet Klyn received honors.
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Pietenpol
Stuart
Tndia
Arnon Lensink
Bidan
Lord Jesus Christ
Hall of Learning
Orange Sages
Joyce Huibregtse
Glenn Hackett
Miss van Emmerik
Mina Baker
Mary Louise Renaud
Janet Klyn
G. Menning
Lubbers
R. Douwstra
Pella
Douwstra
Nll
Old Central
Central
College of the Baptist Church
John Y. Brook
Plainfield
New Jersey
H. W. Pictonpol
Geraldine Redeker
P. H. Kuyper
A. N. Vander Linden
Ground Becomes Chapel Site At Central College
The college breaks ground for a new chapel to join the main classroom building. Dr. Lubbers presides, Rev. Douwstra and other leaders praise a generous gift from Rev. and Mrs. Douwstra of Pella. The event features a new hymn, a dedication pledge, and a symbolic breaking of ground by community church members.
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Lubbers
R. D. Douwstra
George Gaass
J. J. Lubbers
R. D. Douwatra
Gathe
Central
Bethel
Jehovah
Jacob
House of God
Valedictorian Leaves for State Hospital Work
A Cla nt Central college valedictorian departs today to begin employment with the State Hospital in Iowa City and the Social Service department, marking the start of his professional career.
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Clant Central College
State Hospital
Iowa City
Social Service Department
Memorial Day Talk By Prof Tunis Prins Touched Crowd
Prof Tunis Prins of Central College spoke at Central Park on Memorial Day to a large crowd. He urged that soldiers fought to safeguard democracy but warned that wars have increased, leaving nations armed, cities less secure, and munition makers profiting. He urged loyalty courage sacrifice and love, calling war a hellish business. The American Legion quartet sang as the audience remained attentive, with praise for the Legion’s services.
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Pella
van Veen-Van Hemert Post
Main
Franklin Streets
Tunis Prins
Central College
Billy Young
The
Chronicle
California
Central Park
Prins
Field Marshall
Ifaig
Tasker Bliss
Humaity
American Legion
Legion
High School Class of 62 Graduates in Sixty First Commencement
A class of 62 seniors graduated from the local high school in the sixty first annual commencement. Everett Vande Voort welcomed guests, with two musical selections by the Girls Glee Club. Dr. D W Morehouse of Drake University delivered the address Good Wishes to the Graduate, stressing action leads to action and outlining four wishes for graduates: irregularity doubt poverty and future. Diplomas were presented by Dr H C Wormhoudt, with awards by Supt Buerkens. Virginia Kempkes gave the class farewell.
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Everett Vande Voort
D. W. Morehouse
Drake University
Des Moines
Morhouse
H. C. Wormhoudt
Buerkens
Virginia Kempkes
Groundbreaking Ceremony Concludes With Benediction
In the ceremony of breaking ground Rev. A. Haverkamp of the First Reformed Church closed the event with a prayer and benediction following the hymn Faith of Our Fathers.
Pella Band Opens 1939 Concert Season in Central Park
The first band concert of 1939 in Pella features director Kuyper with a fine program. Highlights include two specialty numbers a vocal solo new marches Pioneer Melodies and popular tunes. The event promises cool comfort and family enjoyment next Saturday evening in Central Park with Henry Kuyper featuring trombone and the clarinet section exploits.
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Central Park
Kuyper
Pella
Eisenberg
Briegel
Teddy
Fillmore
Henry Kuyper
Chico
the Clown
Hilareth
Starlight
Alford
the Klaxon
Umbrella Man
Waitz
Hespers Kuyper
Japhnis
Holmes
Dizzy Fingers
Contrey
March
King
Alumni Association Meets at Central College in New Y W A Room
The Alumni Association of Central College convened in the newly furnished Y W A room at New Central. Miss Cunera Van Emmerik presided. Miss Roorda acted as secretary. Rev John Keuning opened with prayer. Martha Firth named Director of Alumni Affairs. officers reelected. chapters across Chicago Dakota New Jersey and New York areas reported activity. The group considered publishing an Alumni Quarterly and noted Century Club progress with a medal grant. a social hour followed.
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Y. W
New Central
Cunera van Emmerik
Roorda
John Keuning
Dulce
New Mexico
Martha Firth
Central College
Robert Williams
Des Moines
Richard Drost
Florence van Sittert
Enos Heeren
Vriesland
Michigan
Raymond Beckering
Chicago
N. Rozeboom
Dakota Area
Floyd Nagel
East
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Albany
New York
Rochester
Centennial Baseball Stamp Offer From Cooperstown Post
All ages can obtain a Baseball Centennial Stamp by sending three cents and a self addressed envelope to the Pele la post office. The postmaster forwards the envelopes to Coopertown New York where stamps are issued and cancelled, then mailed back. To ensure delivery, mail the envelope before June 10. The stamp commemorates the first baseball game played in this country in Cooperstown one hundred years ago.
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Pelela
Coopertown
New York
Cooperstown
Community garbage collection notice and rates
Garbage will be collected twice a week on Tuesday and Fridays. Curb or alley placement required. Glass and metal items, grass clippings not collected. Seasonal charge of $1.50 prepaid, less than 8 cents per trip. Call Black 233 for service. Satisfactory service or money refunded by G. J. Vander Beek.
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Vacation Bible School
H. S
Brain Derby
Dr. H. Stuart
Farewell Chapel
Greater Central
George IL. Mennenga
John Junior Hospers
T. Prins
of the
G. J. Vander Beek
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