Church Notes from First Christian Reformed and Others
Church notes summarize upcoming services at First Christian Reformed Grundy Center College where Rev Masseling preaches next Sunday. Second Reformed plans morning music by Senior Choir and a sermon theme Rest to be the Soul with Vision at night. Baptist Church features an anthem I'm A Pilgrim I'm A Stranger and Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand in services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Reformed
Wm. Masseling
Grundy Center College
Raymond Stureman
Baptist Church
College Notes Highlights From Senior Class Dinner And Commencement
Professor and Mrs. J Heemstra hosted seniors at dinner. Commencement and concert scheduled for Saturday at H S Auditorium. Glee clubs Excelsior club college orchestra and multiple solo performers featured. Summer teaching by Professor Sadler and Mrs Liggett. Edison concert noted. Editor Arie Vander Steep named Ray editor. All commencement exercises to be held at H S auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadler
L. Colyn
Browns Valley
Minn
Arie Vander Steep
Ray
Edison
H. S. Auditorium
Killing the Goose The Doctor and His Son
A veteran physician resigns his practice to his graduated son after a six month trip. The son boasts of rapid cures, while the father recalls Miss Cally whose indigestion financed his son’s education. The dialogue centers on evolving medical progress and pride.
More Veterans Graves Reported Near Pella Cemeteries
The Chronicle publishes additional veteran graves near Pella for Memorial Day. Names listed include Civil War soldier William Thomas, Spanish War veteran George Richardson, World War I veteran Henry Tysselling, and others in Black Oak Center and Porter Grove Cemeteries. The American Legion seeks complete cemetery lists to honor all buried veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
American Legion
Black Oak Center
William Thomas George Richardson
Charles Thomas
Henry Tysselling
Gilbert van Maanen
Porter Grove
A. Gelderbloem
Milo Olney
City Council Proceedings Pella June 7 1921
The City of Pella council met June 7 1921 with Mayor Vanden Berg presiding. Star Oil asked to cut a curb and build a driveway for an oil station at lot 5 block 18, approval granted. A sidewalk on Union street north of lots 1 and 2 block 61 ordered. Treasurer’s report showed 21491.54 balance. Official bonds for Treasurer and Clerk approved. Payroll and bills approved. warrants to be issued. Water tank site referred to Water Works. Streets superintendent to enforce health orders. Meeting adjourned by A C Kuyper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Pella
Vanden Berg
Star Oil Company
S.W
Union Street
Board ‘of Health
A. C. Kuyper
Richard D. Hughes Chautauqua Lyceum Speaker Profile
Richard D. Hughes, a native of Iona with Welsh roots, brings five generations of preaching, extensive overseas lecturing, and pastoral work in a large city. At the prime of life he offers a resonant, eloquent rostrum style, delivering soul stirring messages that leave audiences wanting more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liughes
Iona
Tle
Chautauqua
Lyceum
Hughes
Chas. L. Ficklin Portrays Insightful Chautauqua Leader
The text extols Charles L. Ficklin as a Chautauqua speaker who presents vital modern problems with fresh ideas. It describes him as a newspaper man with confidence and directness, delivering clear, vigorous thoughts. His lectures uplift communities and inspire professionals to a firmer, more determined daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
L. Ficklin
Mr. Ficklin
PELLA MARKETS Train Schedule Fragments
Partial OCR shows passenger numbers 470 and 472 with times 9 42 am 1 30 pm and 8 42 pm local freight and wentbound notes. Station timing unclear. text is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pease
Mortuary Notices Inform of Local Clergy and Residents Deaths
De Haas Rev C De Haas died at his Pella home on June 7 1921 aged 88. He is survived by his widow three sons and two daughters with funeral services at the home and First Reformed church. Veenstra Jacob Veenstra died June 7 1921 at Main Street home aged 57 10 11 and heart trouble noted. Funeral at home and Second Reformed church with interment Oakwood. Feenstra Mrs Dirk Feenstra died Otley June 5 1921 aged 81 8 months with services at home conducted by Rev Albert Van der Ploeg and Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Haas
C. de Haas
Pella
Dirk
E. J
Peter
S. Dakota
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Reformed Church
Veenstra
Jacob Veenstra
Main Street
Lave Henry
John G
Leighton
Wm. Lynhurst
Mahaska County
Harriet
Minnie
Des Moines
Margaret
Fred
Second Reformed Church
Feenstra
Dirk Feenstra
Otley
Albert van der Ploeg
Central Plays Machine Gun Corps in Des Moines Clash
The Central baseball team suffered an 8 to 2 loss to the Machine Gun Corps in Des Moines at the Western League park. Rheinholtz pitched for the soldiers, holding Central to two hits, while De Haan allowed six. Ver Steeg drove in two runs for Central with a two–base hit in the sixth. Substitutions included Anon for Rheinholtz and Dykstra for Vander Meulen. Umpire was S Reese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machine Gun Corps
Des Moines
Holland
de Haan
Rheinholtz
Ver Steeg
Central
Collegians
Machine Gun Corps Central
Williams
Neuenesch Sergie
Vander Ploeg Rheinholtz P
de Haan Hillman
de Vries Powell C.F. Ver Steeg Taylor L. F
Vander Stoep
Reid R. F. Vander
Pals Hall
Anon
Dykstra
Vander Meulen
Reese
Notice of Sale by Chicago Rock Island in Pella Iowa 1921
Public notice states The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company will sell at auction on June 15 1921 at its Pella Iowa agent office. Items listed include 1 box paper patterns and 1 bundle printed matter. Auction starts 10 A M to satisfy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Pella
Iowa
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
C. F. Dykstra
John Deere Dam Draws Attention at Local Show
A John Deere model on display features a robust build with large bearings and extra strength at stress points. Each machine is inspected and tested before sale, ensuring buyers receive a reliable unit. Several additional features are highlighted as part of the demonstration setup ready for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
John Deere Dain
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College
Hammond Typewriter
W. A. Young, Jr
Ralph Verploeg
G. Gosselink, Jr
Chronicle Office
G. B. Clarke
G. Tf
Koear
Parks Sanitation Fund
Pella Chautauqua
Richard D. Hughes
Our
Charles.l. Ficklin
Pella Markets
Rock Island Train Service
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Pella Produce Co
The
Knoxville Journal
Dugan
Chronicle
Velumina
George Heeren
JOHNS
Deere Dain -Mower
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