Society Activities of Pella Hostesses and Clubs
The Vander Kolk Van Toorn family reunion was held Sunday June 17 at the Adam Van Toorn home near Oskaloosa with dinner served cafeteria style and visiting. Numerous local and Des Moines attendees joined a variety of church and social events including a Women’s League of Service program at First Reformed church and several birthday and miscellaneous showers for Miss Henriette Plette Miss Grace De Bruyn and Miss Olive Fox among others complete with parties and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Kolk-Van Toorn
Adam van Toorn
Oskaloosa
Stolle
Des Moines
H. Scott
P. Vander Kalk
Penn
Charley Vander Kalk
Oddy
B. Horton
Newton
Ed van Toorn
Pella
Lewis van Toorn
Women’s League of Service of the First Reformed Church
N. Boland
Peter Lubberden
Henry Kool
Gerrit Visser
Jno Lasschuit
Jos Visser
Wm. Visser
Ruth
Peter de Hamer
Leighton
Daniel Sytsma
Betty
Maggie van Zante
Grace de Bruyn
Miss de Bruyn
Mrs Wm Stuursma Dies in Peoria at 90
Mrs. Wm Stuursma died Tuesday evening at 7 15 at the home of her son Conrad in Peoria aged 90 years 6 months She is survived by two other sons William of Pella and John of Grant Rapids Mich and a daughter Mrs Anne Boot of Pella Funeral services will be at the Peoria church Friday at 1 30 p m Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery Pella
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Stuursma
Conrad
Peoria
William
Pella
John
Grant Rapids
Mich
Anne Boot
Oakwood Cemetery
Awakening After World War I Service and Selflessness
The piece recalls how World War I prompted a awakening in many men and women who found living meant more than possession. It celebrates selfless acts across classes and nations, notes a shift to service, and laments postwar forgetfulness and lingering suspicion across the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Why the Country Churches Are Paralyzed
A columnist recalls a preacher stating country churches linger in decline not from waning numbers but from members losing their grip. The piece argues excessive focus on budgets chokes evangelistic zeal, claiming revivals rise with prodigal local giving and that straight paths for faith lead to fewer budget worries.
City Council Proceedings June 19 1928 Pella Iowa
The City of Pella council met June 19 1928 with Mayor De Haan presiding and all members present. Actions included granting sewer connection to lot 21 north annex with a $35 tapping fee, approving cigarette sales permits for Puritan Drug Co. and P L Van Rees, and reporting on street grading and water main improvements. Officials for a July 10 1928 gas franchise election were appointed by ward. Bills totaling $892.74 were allowed, street and bridge work assigned for inspection, and sidewalk and street grading orders issued. The item ends with an advertisement for sharpening services by Mr. Denburger and a Goethe quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Pella
de Haan
Lot 21 North Annex
Puritan Drug Co
P. L. van Rees
Seareves
Albert Vander Ploeg
A. B. van Zante
J. H. Reuvers
N. van Maren
J. Rhynsburger
C. G. Byers
Dielemen
John Nieburg
Geo
Veratee
J. P. de Cook
T. Plette
A. Vander Wal
S. H. Douwstra H, P. Neyenesch
E. C. Nibbelink
WA. Butt
C.L. “Allen
Alta Pope
Anna Hynes
Schulte Heights
West Second Street
Light and Water Committee
Hazel Street
Joe Sharpens Razor Blades Business Grows in 1928
Joe Sharpens Razor Blades on repeat orders from former customers, showing work satisfaction. In 1928 the business rose 44 percent over the prior year, highlighting its growing demand and resilient client base.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women’s League
Henriette Plette
M.T. Klein
Helen Vander Pol
Will Lubberden
Mrs. Klein
Olive Fox
Lenore
Ellicott
Miss Fox
Gertrude Neuen
J. E. Shultz
J. van Wyk
Sipkema
Wallace Street
Lodi
California
Wererm
Marjorie
Bridge Party
Hattie Cox
Will van der Ploeg
Knoxville
Bird
G. Slob
Orange City
H. Hammer
Ilinois
H. F. Closz
Muskegon, ‘Mich
Dykstra
Oskaloosa Fair Ground
PARTY
William and
Henry Wagner
East Liberty Street
Mrs. Wagner
Mr. Wagner
Gary Magelaar
Broadway
Orlenthe
Vogelaar
Lautenbach
D. van Zante
Harry Awtry
8 V
IR Teada
Buick
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Michigan
General Motors Corporation
Pella Motor Co
Reynolds Motor Co
Newton - Knoxville
Stephen Leacock
Fourth Street
Hopgood
Christ
Jesus Christ
Paris
Robusti
Paradise
Merit Merchants
Bob
van Ness
Beauty Shoppe
Durham
Denburger
Goethe
Joe
Rexall Store
Patton
GEO. Heeren
W. H. Linkhorn
Danville, Ill
I. B. Rogers Co
Mr. Linkhorn
John Wynberg
Iowa
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