Auction sale in Pella draws heavy bids in rain
The Pella auction lists many items sold, including rolls, dresses, groceries, and hardware, with buyers like Ruth Blake, Mrs Steen bock, and H. P. Van Rees. The sale note urges buyers to use Auction Scrip earned from purchases of $1 or more and announces the next sale on Saturday July 2 at 2 30 p m in the city park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuyper Lumber Co
Ruth Blake
Black's Style Shoppe
Steenbock
William van Dyke
Ulrich’s Meat Market
H. P. van Rees
Black’s Style Shoppe
Dick Ver Heul
Black’s
Mary Butts
Black's
Walter Verought
van Rheenen
M. Tuinstra
Kuyper
Music House
Bill de Geus
Ideal Pharmacy
Paul Boertje
J. C. Penney Co
Dingaman van Vark
Tom de Bruin
John den Hartog
Walt Ver Dught
Thomassen
IGA
Dick van Gorp
John Justine
Mr. van Gorp
Vander Linden
de Bruyn
Vander
Ed Piffel
Vander Ploeg
Wilfred van Gorp
Farmers Union
Phil Bogaards
Westerkamp
R” Grocer
Frank Warner
Art Vervips
Woile
Slob Bros. & Go
Ben Hocksema
Mrs. Lubberden
Neal den Hartog
Herbert Bosch
United Paint & Body Co
Homer Vander Zyl
Slob Bros
Frank Tromp
Gash & Carry Cleaners
J. de Jong
Korn-Sybenga’s
Nick Meppelink
Did Persecution Bring Hollanders To Free America
A long letter exchange from readers in Pella Iowa and Holland Michigan discusses why Dutch settlers left the Netherlands for America. C Hoogstraal argues religious freedom was misrepresented by Holland Mich founders, while J H Stubenrauch shares family memories of anti oppression and migration after 1849. A colleague H Robinson adds a personal note on health and hobbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Chicago ‘Tribune
C. Hoogstraal
Holland, Mich
Elizabeth Wormhondt
J. H. Stubenrauch
Voice of the People
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Holland
Mich
Phillip II of
Spain
American Rose Society
H. Robinson
Big Leaguers deliver late inning wins across leagues
A marathon of results shows Maranville's 10th inning single lifting Boston past Brooklyn 5 to 4, and Gomez fanning 13 as the Yankees top the Athletics 8 to 1. Rip Collins powers an 8 to 6 Cardinal win over the Cubs, while the Phillies pound five pitchers to beat the Giants 11 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maranville
Boston
Brooklyn
Gomez
Yankee
Yankees
Rip Collins
Cardinal
Cubs
Phillies
Giants
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburg Pirates
Chicago
Grove
Earnshaw
Washington Senators
Lefty
George
Philadelphia Athletics
New York Giants
John McGraw
Bill Terry
Giant
David Bancroft
Boston Red Sox
Pepper Martin
Boston Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
Piet
Pirates
Oose Goslin
St. Louis
White Sox
What Do You Read This Week at Carnegie Library
A weekly book review feature from the Carnegie Viersen Library presents a local reader and patron perspective on a recently read title. The column offers insights, personal impressions, and reading recommendations for patrons seeking new suggestions.
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Carnegie- Viersen Library
Separate Star by Mary Badger Wilson
A Leafton Club member Evelyn Hart interviews Edward Martin to gain a subscription for a pool. Evelyn falls for Jerry Martin, but he pursues a medical career and vanishes abroad. Amid romance and social constraints, Malta Fever and professional duties complicate loyalties as Edward travels to Washington and Jerry falls ill, prompting a distant, unresolved ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Badger Wilson
Evelyn Hart
Leafton Club
Edward Martin
Leafton
Bert Gresham
Evelyn
Hilltop House
Mrs. Sedgwick
Diane
Martin
Jerry Martin
Jerry
Edward
Dr. Ravenscroft
Eve
Hilltop
Bert
Mexico
Malta
Woman Breaks Engagement After Truth Surfaces
Evelyn learns Edward deceived her and boards the next train to Washington. She decides it is better to marry a research doctor she loves than a wealthy man she does not. The note is signed Marie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Edward
Washington
Marie Smith
Young America drama coming to Pella Theater next week
A two night screening of the 1932 Borzage drama Young America features Spencer Tracy Doris Kenyon Beryl Mercer and Ralph Bellamy with Tommy Conlon as the mis understood boy. The plot revolves around a western town court child guidance and a druggist’s home rescue followed by a dramatic climax. Also noted is Rev De Jong presenting three great Bible promises and delivering strong sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Borzage
Pella Theater
Tommy Conan
Raymond Borzage
Dawn O'Day
Tommy Conlon
Spenser Tracy
Doris Kenyon
Ralph Bellamy
Beryl Mercer
Sarah Padden
Robert Homans
Promises of God Discussed by Rev P A De Jong at First Reformed
Rev P A De Jong of New Brunswick New Jersey preached three sermons at the First Reformed church during his summer visit. In the evening he spoke on The Promises of God from II Peter 1 4 arguing that divine promises are the true riches, unlike unstable worldly wealth, and noting the world’s growing poverty from bank failures and debt crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
P. A. de Jong
New Brunswick
N. J
de Jong
Memories of Pella Whiskey Rebellion in Iowa's town
Brother Barker recalls an 1800s Pella clash as temperance forces and saloons led to riots, local guard deployment, and threats against officials. The confrontation ended with the Whisky Ring weakened, no saloons left, and Pella known for quiet, law‑abiding life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Barker
Harvey
Iowa National Guard
Iowa
Pella
National Guard
Garden Square
Ella
Not A Free Will Offering at Moultrie Church
Nathan Worthy a Negro preacher in Moultrie Georgia attempted a novel fundraising ploy by brandishing a gun to force a second plate collection after an empty first pass. He claimed expenses required seven dollars but the second collection yielded eleven dollars drawing the ire of his congregants who reported him to the law. Low dairy prices boost consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Worthy
Moultrie
Worthy
United States
Electric Sparks Weekly Ad and Peculiar Estate Note
An ad for Van Den Berg Electric Co promotes Frigidaire sales and a sale tax reminder. A merchant writes a morbid will request about debts and assets, ending with a humorous aside. An Oscillating Nine electric fan is pitched at 5.95 and a Stationary Eight at 3.3. A girl presents a pressed leaf to her grandmother a Bible memorabilia moment.
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van den Berg Electric Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Slob Bros., & Co
United Grocery
Hoogstraal
William the Silent
Napoleon I
G. H. Overkamp
H. P. Scholte
King of Kings
Robinson
John H. Stubenrauch
John
Knoxville Express
Great Lakes
Better Homes and Gardens
Woman's Home Companion
Ladies Home Journal
Indiana Sand Dunes
The
Big Leaguers
Pella Theatre
Web
Spencer Tracey and
Doris Kenyon In
Young America
Ken Maynard
Pocatello
Fox
Abraham
Promises OF God
Rev
United Paint and Body Co
Franklin van Gorp
W. H. H. Barker
Betty
Ulrich’s
IOVA
Pella and
Vacinity
Dutch Inn Cafe
Lloyd Maplethorp
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