Tercentennial Synod reports large gains and deficits
The 1928 Synod ends with a churchwide gain of over 8 percent and total membership at 156 080. Donations to denominational objects rise 59 percent, missions show 451 000 received with 205 churches aided, and 210 pastors aided as New Brunswick Theological Seminary and Western Theological Seminary report large gifts. A Capital Building Fund shortfall and a deficit for Foreign Missions of 62 080 are noted, with emphasis on future fundraising and expanded evangelism. The synod closes in Holland, Michigan, planning next year’s goal of 20 000 new members and a continued Tercentennial celebration spirit.
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Jones
Atlantic
Pacific
Synod
Heart of
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Pell
Steinfuhrer
Jennings
Western Theological Seminary
John E. Kuizenga
E. J. Blekkink
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Board of Domestic Missions
Board of Foreign Missions
Japan
India
China
Rev
T. Narasimban
Dr. Chamberlain
Boards of Foreign and Domestic Missions
Wm. I. Chamberlain
James S. Kittell
Holland
Michigan
MacLeod
General Synod
June Wedding Unites Mr Chilton Dekker In Grey Attire
June wedding ties Chester Chilton and Henry Dekker as ushers in matching grey outfits with winged collars and four in hand ties. The bride wore satin faced crepe with a French tulle veil and orange blossoms. Rev Bernie Mulder led service at the church shared by Central College president Dr John Wess link. A two course luncheon followed at the bride’s parents’ home with many out of town presents displayed.
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Chester Chilton
Henry Dekker
Lucille Plette
Miss Frances Ver Steeg
Miss Mae Plette
Miss Ver Steeg
Miss Mae
Ruth Caroline
Esther Klein
Bernie Mulder
John Wesslink
Central College, O
Gosselink Bailey Wedding in Berlin New Hampshire
In Berlin New Hampshire on June 14 John Gosselink son of G H Gosselink 613 Broadway married Evelyn Bailey at the bride's aunt's home. The ceremony at seven followed by a reception. guests included Mrs Robert Loutenbach of New York City. After a train trip to Detroit the couple drove to Pella then returned to Berlin where they will reside. Mr Gosselink is a chemistry-trained former Army member and chemist for Brown Manufacturing Co. The Chronicle offers best wishes.
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Gerrit
Gosselink-Bailey
Berlin
New Hampshire
John Gosselink
G. H. Gosselink
Broadway
Evelyn Bailey
Gosselink
Robert Lautenbach
New York City
Pella
Detroit
Mich
Central College
Brown Manufacuring Co
the Chronicle
Highway Commission Builds New Garage in Knoxville
Contractors in Knoxville are erecting a concrete and hollow tile garage for the state highway commission on North Fourth Street near the Rock Island tracks. The seven-vehicle facility, costing about 5000 dollars, will shield maintenance crews and trucks from the elements as similar structures rise in counties statewide.
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State Highway Commission
Knoxville
North Fourth Street
Rock Island Tracks
Highway Commission
News Correspondent Wanted in Pella for Des Moines Register
The Des Moines Register and Tribune Capital seek a news correspondent in Pella to cover community events for Iowa s two major dailies. Applicants must be able to send in typewritten news stories. Instructions furnished. Address State News Editor.
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Des Moines Register
Tribune-Capital
Pella
Iowa
Register
Tribune- Capital
Des Moines
Towa
Fellowship One Another in Christian Love
A compact exhortation listing biblical commands to love and care for others. It cites verses urging loving one another, bearing with each other, showing kindness, affection, greeting, honesty, and mutual respect across several New Testament texts.
Titus and Galatians Inspire Mutual Regard
Fragmentary biblical snippets refer to urging believers to consider and love one another. The phrases evoke verses about not provoking envy and living in harmony, suggesting a call to communal patience and goodwill among Christians.
Church notes from multiple Reformed congregations services
Sunday schedule lists morning services at First and Second Reformed Churches with Sunday school classes and worship. The day includes reception of members, the Lord's Supper, sermons on faith and belief, and evening meetings including Christian Endeavor and a sermon titled Crusading With Christ.
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Holland P.m
First Reformed Church
Holland
Second Reformed Church
God
Christian Endeavor Society
Christ
Daily Military Expense Startling Figures Cited
Congressman Ralph F. Lozier cites estimates showing a daily military expense of about 2 million dollars to maintain the Army and Navy, with annual appropriations totaling 685,757,269 dollars. He urges a set up of military expenditures until flood control issues are addressed.
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United States
Ralph F. Lozier
Congress
Second
Missouri
House
Lozier
Practical Painting and Supplies Ad in Pella Notice
Practical painting at prices pleasing to the pocket book. P. A. De Jong RR 5 Pella offers affordable paint options. Chronicle office sells black typewriter ribbons 75 cents. Extra quality cover paper and adding machine rolls available. For rent finest medium sized business location in Pella Iowa sub-let inquire Dr J V Lankelma tf.
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P. A. de Jong
Pella
Chronicle
Iowa
J. V. Lankelma
Naval program debate over funds and flood control
The Senate ratifies a 274 million naval construction program while critics argue spending on military affairs daily exceeds a million dollars. Lozier urges diverting 684 million toward internal improvements, flood control, and agricultural development to yield long term national wealth and reduce flood devastation.
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Lozier
Presider Harding
President Coolidge
Thaddy
St. Lozier
United States
Armament policy and conservation emerge in public debate
In a sweeping policy overview the article links military and naval armaments with the conservation of natural resources. It discusses protecting the environment from destructive forces tied to industrial and civilian activity and emphasizes safeguarding national assets for future security.
Fragmentary Note on Merchants and Remembered Warnings
A garbled note mentions merchants and a warning about recalling or remembering a threat. It references a worm and a potential fall, with scattered phrases about merit. No clear person, place, or event is identifiable from the legible text.
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