Dr Wesselink elected to high office in church
Rev John Wesselink, president of Central College until June 1, is elected president of the General Synod of the Reformed Church at its Grand Rapids meeting. The selection honors his character, service to the denomination, and the communities he has served. The Synod honors itself and assumes responsibility with humility.
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Central College
General Synod of the Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Wesselink
Dr. Wesselink
Star Auto Co Appointed J I Case Tractor Dealer
The J I Case Co of Des Moines appoints Star Auto Co of Pella as its dealer for Case tractors threshers and the full farm equipment line in the Pella area. Displayed tools and repairs will be available to farmers in Marion Jasper and Mahaska counties with first class machine shop service and Case stock.
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J. I. Case Co
Des Moines
Iowa
R. J. Betts
Star Auto Co
Pella
J. I. Case
Marion
Jasper
Mahaska
Star Auto Company
J. I. Case Company
Osborne
Emerson Brantingham
Case Company
Case
Miss Harriet Frush Appears On Program Recital
Washington Times reports a Calvary ME church recital featuring Lenore Mueler John Wells and Harriet Frush. Frush performed Canon in B Minor, Schumann pieces, Sunrise and Rain, and Rheinberger Pastorale Sonata from memory with accuracy, technique and vivid interpretation, earning praise from the audience and organizers.
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Washington, D. C
F. M. Frosh
Calvary ME
Lenore Mueler
John Wells
Harriet Frush
Louis Potter
Miss Frush
Schumann
George S. Jacobs
Calvin Seminary Duo To Sing Here
The Calvin Seminary Duo consisting of Mr. S Werema and Mr 5 Pott will perform a musical program at 7 30 p m Friday evening at the 1st Christian Reformed church The duo plays various instruments and gave a delightful program two years ago A silver offering will be received and the public is invited to attend.
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Calvin Seminary
S. Werema
5. Pott
1St Christian Reformed Church
Aged Killduff Man Killed by Truck
James S. Moore, 85, of Killduff, was instantly killed Monday after noon when struck by a U. S. CDC truck in front of a drug store. He stepped from behind a parked car into the path of the truck, was struck by the right headlight and run over by a front wheel, breaking his neck and fracturing both legs. The truck was moving about 15 miles per hour. No inquest will be held.
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James S. Moore
Killduff
U. S. Cdc
Moore
Arrives by Airplane For Family Reunion
Mrs. A. A. Vierson arrived by airplane Thursday evening to attend the Mc Adoo family reunion in Knoxville held Sunday, June 3. Her pilot son Ralph, born near Prairie City about forty years ago, accompanied her. She has two brothers D. H. and G. R. McAdoo and a sister, Mrs. Anna Sours, in the Runnells area. The Viersons were once young farmers near Prairie City. Mr. Viersen now works in the oil business in Oklahoma.
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A. A. Vierson
Runnells
McAdoo
Knoxville
Vierson
Ralph
Prairie City
D. H
G.R. McAdoo
Anna Sours
Viersen
Oklahoma
Prairie City News
Henry Shoemaker Dies in Nebraska
Mr and Mrs J C De Haai received word last week of the death of Mrs De Haais father Henry Shoemaker at Adams Nebraska on Thursday The funeral held there Monday of this week was attended by Mr and Mrs De Haai Mr Shoemaker was well known in this city and his many friends will regret to hear of his death.
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J. C. de Haai
Fellowship Meet Well Attended by Many Churches
A large crowd gathered at West Market Park for the undenominational Fellowship meeting and basket supper. Rev. Luke Rader of Minneapolis and Rev. John Richey of Des Moines spoke in the afternoon, followed by Evangelist Paul Rader of Chicago in the evening. Rev. Louise Richey urged wider fellowship among God’s children, Mayor Fultz received thanks, and Rev. Hubert Mitchell of Los Angeles performed. Church of the Open Bible thanks supporters for making the event a success.
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West Market Park
Luke Rader
Minneapolis
Jesus Christ
Son of God
Christ
Louise H. Richey
Fultz
Hubert Mitchell
Los Angeles
Cal
Dutch East Indies
Church of the Open Bible
College Grades Visitor In City
Rev. Frank L. Roper currently serving as chaplain and health officer at a Centerville reforestation camp visited the local college Wednesday. A former Baptist pastor in McPherson Kansas, he served as war chaplain in Georgia and is returning to army life. He noted Town reforestation camp strength rising toward 38 000 with about 15 or 16 additional camps planned and spoke with students on campus. The Central College graduate recalled classmates and shared decades of acquaintance with the editor over lunch.
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Frank L. Roper
U. S. Army
Centerville
Roper
Baptist Church
cPherson
Kans
Georgia
Bogaard thanks Marion County voters for support in primary
Arie H. Bogaard of Pella Iowa expresses gratitude to Marion County voters for backing him in the June 4 primary and asks for continued support in the November general election.
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Marion County
Arie H. Bogaard
Pella
Iowa
Notice of Medical Practice Return to Pella
Notice states M. Kramer resumes medical practice in Pella at 1100 residence, listing old and new tenants and indicating return to practice. No additional personal details or dates provided.
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Pella
M. Piee
Local Lad Wins Free Camp Membership Card
Fred Heerema son of Mr and Mrs Peter Heerema won first place in the Chronicle composition contest earning a week’s free membership at the Y M C A camp in Boone. Twelve entries competed with winners to enter the camp on the 14th and stay through the 23rd. The paper would have liked to grant all Pelin boys a free camp membership but had only one to give. The winner is wished a great time and the other contestants encouragement for next time.
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Fred Heerema
Peter Heerema
Chronicle
Boone
Pelin
Fred
Car and Corn Burn In Barn at Hedrick
A large barn on the William Wright property on South Main Street was destroyed by fire at 6 30 Monday evening. Included in the loss were 800 bushels of government sealed corn and a Nash sedan owned by Mr and Mrs W F Crouch of McAllen Texas visiting at the Wright home. Roscoe Stroud, son in law, was burned trying to save the animals and car, while Mr Crouch suffered facial burns. The barn was insured for 500 but the corn and car were not insured. Firemen saved little else and the Wright residence was also endangered.
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Crouch
Wright Prometiye
Hedrick
Car Hit in Knoxville Injures Local Janitor
Oscar Eckley, 60, was seriously injured Saturday night when struck by a car driven by Elmer Jordan, four miles west of town. Eckley, a courthouse janitor, stepped into the street from the curb, suffering a fractured jaw and cuts. Jordan picked him up and drove him to the hospital. no charges were filed.
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Oscar Eckley
Elmer Jordan
Ere
Eckley
Jordan
Relief Committee Provides Corn for Mahaska Farmers
Mahaska County relief officials began distributing county supplied corn to farmers in the southwest section for livestock feed. Two carloads were received at Oskaloosa, with a shipment of soy beans expected Friday. Beans will be sold to those without other seed sources, cash or relief payments accepted. This marks the first grain shipment through the county relief committee, with future supply uncertain after current stock is used.
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Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
County Relief Committee
New Sharon Star
Free Talkies Next Week at Van Houweling Co Garage
The Van Houweling Co garage announces free talkies in its advertising columns next Thursday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Central Park. A vivid screen feature shows the World's Fair with Barney Oldfield and Bally Apes, highlighting Dodge and Plymouth cars. today’s evening show also screens at the garage.
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van Houweling Co. Garage
Central Park
Barney Oldfield
Bally
Dodge
Plymouth
Salvation Army Band Concert in Central Park
The Salvation Army band of Newton presents a free concert at Central Park in Pella at 8 p.m. on June 14 led by bandmaster Earl Stubbs. The twenty member group performs marches, hymns, solos, trios, and brigades singing with no charge, accepting only a free will offering to cover expenses. all music is by Salvation Army members globally.
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Salvation Army Band of
Newton
Pella
Central Park
Salvation Army
Newton Citadel
Earl Stubbs
Captain Stubbs
Newton Corps
Funeral held for Harry Hart in Baptist church
Funeral services for 38 year old Harry Hart who died last Wednesday at Mahaska hospital were conducted Friday at 2 PM at the Baptist church with Rev. Albert Van der Ploeg officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood. He lived north of Pella and was the son of Mr and Mrs James Hart, survived by five siblings.
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Harry Hart
Mahaska Hospital
Baptist Church
Albert van der Ploeg
Oakwood
Pella
Hart
James Hart
Pay Your Old Age Pension Tax At Pella Bank
County Treasurer D. D. Galvin announces collection of the old age pension tax at the Pella National Bank on Wednesday June 20. Each voting age family member must pay $1 for the remaining six months of the year, due by July 1.
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Wed
Pella
Former Pella Resident Henry W. Eysink Dies in Davenport
Henry W. Eysink aged 87 died at his Davenport home on June 8 after moving there from Muscatine 15 years ago. Born in Holland in 1847, he lived in Pella before Texas. He married Mary Hendriks in Muscatine in 1879 and farmed there for a decade. Surviving are his widow, a daughter in Moline, three sons in Davenport Elmhurst and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held at Runge's chapel with burial in Oakdale cemetery.
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Mary Eysink
Davenport Democrat
Henry W .Eysink
Pella
Henry W. Eysink
Davenport
Muscatine
West Fourteenth Street
Priday
Holland
America
Eysink
Mary C. Hendriks
R. F. Black
Moline
Henry P
J. H. Eysink
Gee
R. Eysink
Elmhurst
Ill
Shirley Black
Runge
Oakdale
Frank A. Court
Oscar Myers
Roscoe Dunlap
E. F. Eysink
Louis Gruber
Ernest Sehleuter
Charles Cook
United Grocery Installs Frigidaire Refrigeration
United Grocery adopts Frigidaire cooling at United Food Store adding a refrigerated display to keep meats and prepared foods in prime condition. Manager Henry Vai notes the upgrade is to improve customer service and provide better quality foods, aligning with a modern, well stocked store.
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United Food
Henry Vai
United Food Store
Condi
Pella
Simmer Oil Co Stages Contest
Simmer Oil Co invites readers to enter a contest judged on the best letters explaining "Why I Use Simco Products" with prizes of a $10.00 coupon book for top ten and $5.00 coupon books for the ten runners up. Local manager is Charles Dykinuis. Contest closes July 1. read the advertisement for full rules and how to redeem at a Limo station.
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Simmer Oil Co
the Chronicle
Charles Dykinuis
Simco
Copious Showers Save Friday for Pella Area
Fragments say copious showers fell Friday night in Pella and vicinity easing drought. One-quarter inch was recorded and considered a real boon to vegetation and crops though heavier rain was hoped for. Lightning and thunder preceded the gentle rain, and residents welcomed the moisture.
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Pella
Pella Carriers Enjoy Des Moines Fun Time Parade
A large group of Des Moines Register-Tribune carriers attended the annual frolic in the Capitol City. The day featured a mammoth downtown parade, circus, ball games, various recreations, and plenty of soda water and ice cream. Attendance reached about 4,500. The Pella group returned home tired but elated by the time.
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Des Moines Register-Tribune
Capitol City
Found Dead in Cabin on River Near Pleasantville
Knoxville report states Aaron Conn a 72 year old Pleasantville bachelor living in a river cabin seven miles north of Pleasantville died Wednesday night. He was with Warren Taylor when found. Dr E P Beil cited heart disease. Conn, a retired farmer, lived with his nephew Cash Conn.
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Knoxville
Aaron Conn
Plasantville
Des Moines
Pleaantville
Warren Taylor
Pleasantville
Taylor
E. P. Beil
Conn
Cash Conn
Rains ease drought as relief plans take shape
Relief directors gain time to plan an orderly attack on the plains drought. NRA will announce a ready made code for hundreds of industries. Tugwell to testify on promotion. Wyoming shale poisons plants. Dionne quints thrive. LA fights infantile paralysis with experts. Sioux City flood dormitories aid 1500 homeless. Roe ro poses long term social program. Villisca power plant suit blocks municipal project. Soviet code death penalties expanded. Fire in Iowa crimes and quadruplets born. Rayburn bill backs aviation crash probes. Hill defeats Robinson in trans Miss. Towns face cooler weather. Austria hit by terrorism and chancellery alarm. Farm foreclosures halted pending drought data. Roosevelt asks Congress for 525 million drought aid.
Grinnell Head Warns Parents on Modern Slackers
President John Nollen of Grinnell College told the National Congress of Parents and Teachers in Des Moines that many American homes have laxed discipline. He blamed slackers for abdicated guidance and urged parents to understand child psychology, stressing simplicity, honesty, and direct answers to questions while warning that home life shapes the child’s future.
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Pres
John Nollen
Grinnell College
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Des Moines
John 8. Nollen
Nollen
School of Religion
Church
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John Wesselink
Henry Shoemaker
Nebraska
Evangelist Rader
M. Kramer
Eiurd
Sonnet Brown
Part
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Songsters Brigade
Beulah Land
George B. Watt
Marjorie Evans
Jane Evans
March
Grace
Silver Threads
Ebba Stubbs
Marshall
Evangeline Booth
Sawston
Govaars
United Grocery
NRA
Rexford G. Tugwell
Senate
Agriculture
Department
Wyoming
University of Wyoming
NRAA
M. G. Youngquist
Iowa Code Authority
Jean Crompton
Tommy Carrell
Waterloo
Sioux City
Towa
Frank Bennece
Roosevelt
Congress
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
Villisca
Villisea
The
Electric Equipment Co
Central Committee
Soviet Union
Harry P. Cole
George Church
Nettie Jackson
Tabor
Charles Carroll
Dillinger
Jommy Carroll
L. R. Wycoff
G. H. Swearingen
Sac’ City
Rayburn
Aeronautics Branch
Commerce Department
House Interstate Committee
Lucile Robinson
Queen of
Austria
Herring
Iowa Farm Debt Advisory Council
Mike
Rose Latorra
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