Flaming Youths Lead at Endeavor Convention in Pella
A large Southeast Iowa turnout joined Reformed churches of Pella for a three day Christian Endeavor convention. Speakers urged Christ leadership, loyalty, and active citizenship while youth engaged in sessions, conferences, and guidance on evangelism, temperance, and interracial harmony.
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Iowa
Christian Endeavor Convention
Reformed Churches
Pella
Kempkes
A. P. Kuyper
Second Reformed Church
T. Kempkes
Fultz
T. G. Fultz
Christ
Harvey Sutton
Boone
First Reformed Church
Harold Singer
Mra. H. W. Pietenpol
Resolution Passed By C. E. Convention
The Iowa Christian Endeavor Union at Pella Iowa on June 19 2021 passed a resolution thanking pastors and congregations hosts citizens speakers musicians and state officers along with Pella city papers for publicity and a convention edition The resolution also extended sympathy and best wishes to Judge Hubert Utterback in illness and notes his convalescence with signatures from Rev Noel T Adams and Glenn Brumm.
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Christian Endeavor
Pella
Towa
Christ
Iowa
Iowa C. E. Union
Hubert Utterback
Noel T. Adams
Fort Madison
Glenn Brumm
Burlington
William W. Vriezelaar Dies After Long Illness
William W. Vriezelaar of this community died Friday at 6:20 pm at his niece Mrs. John Van Wyngarden’s home at age 82 years 4 months and 14 days. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the home with Rev. Albert Vander Ploeg and Rev. Ralph T. Nordlund officiating. interment Oakwood cemetery. Born in Holland he came to the area as a baby, lived in Patterson New Jersey and Pella before moving to a farm near Otley. Survived by sisters Nellie Vriezelaar and Mrs. W. C. Frazer and brothers Anne and Gradus Vriezelaar.
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William W. Vriezelaar
John van Wyngarden
Albert Vander Ploeg
Ralph T. Nordlund
Oakwood
Holland
W. L. Vriezelaar
Patterson
N. J
Otley
Pella
Vriezelaar
Orange City Paper Praises Big Special
The Chronicle thanks De Volks vriend of Orange City for a kind note about the Way Back When edition. The 32 page issue recalls 1890 Sioux County life with writers from Pella and local pastimes, noting era dress, lack of running water, bicycles, and simple living before modern diversions.
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de Volksvriend
Orange City
Pella
Iowa
Sioux County
C. Hospers
A. Vander Meide
J. W. Muilenberg
I. le Cocq
W. van Nimwegen
H. Nieuwendorp
Outdoor Show at Oskaloosa to Attract Crowd
The American Pioneer, a two night outdoor spectacle in Mahaska county, will run June 30 and July 1 at the Oskaloosa Fair grounds. Sponsored by the YWCA and local business leaders, the production features 700 cast, numerous sham battles including Lexington, an Indian attack on a covered wagon, and a 100 member chorus with a ten nation dance. A colossal 180 by 230 foot stage, advanced lighting, loudspeaking gear, and the Oskaloosa City band promise a landmark, audience-wide experience expected to draw large crowds.
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Mahaska County
Oskaloosa Fairgrounds
Lexington
Byrd
South Pole
Fairgrounds
Oskaloosa City Band
Attendance at Des Moines Willys-Overland Dealers Meet
In Des Moines Tuesday attenders included A. B. Van Houweling and Frank De Wit from the city, Punk Lubberden, James Klein, Martin Nanktgeboren, and Al Chattenden from Oskaloosa, plus President Miller who spoke on the industry’s history and progress as represented by Willys-Overland.
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Willys-Overland Automobile Dealers
Des Moines
A. B. van Houweling
Frank de Wit
Sam Cole Crashes Into Curb On East First Street
Residents near Columbus and East First streets watched Tuesday night as S F Cole sped up a hill and failed to turn the corner. His car struck the curb causing only minor damage. No injuries reported.
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East First Street
S. F. Cole
Columbus
East First Streets
Mr. Cole
Farmers Union Social Aids Needy Families Friday
The Pershing Farmers Union turns its ice cream social into a charity event with all net proceeds aiding needy families. Principal speaker Milo Reno, former Iowa Farmers Union president, will discuss farm issues amid music readings and dialogues designed to attract a large crowd.
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Pershing
Farmers Union
Milo Reno
Iowa Farmers Union
Reno
Closing Notice for De Jong Floral and Seed Co and Partners
In the summer from July 1 the business will close at 5:00 PM on Saturdays excepted. Names De Wit and Bousqueb De Jong Floral and Seed Co Wilson Jewelry Co Mrs. C Brand are mentioned with illness noted for the past week.
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de Wit and Bousqueb
de Jong Floral and Seed Co
Wilson Jewelry Co
Legion Men Elect County Officers
At a meeting in Pella last Friday evening county Legion members elected officers and formed a county organization. District commander Charles Stoner and District Adjutant Brooks Cross of Perry Iowa led the proceedings. Elected were Dr. George Lankelma commander William Van Sittert adjutant C S Colter Melcher vice commander Peter Visser Bussey vice commander Gray Anderson Knoxville publicity.
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Pella
Chas. Stoner
Brooks Cross
Perry
Iowa
George Lankelma
Wm. van Sittert
C. S. Colter
Melcher
Peter Visser
Bussey
Gray Anderson
Knoxville
Contribution drive for Pershing families urged at Legion hall
The appeal asks for food donations to aid Pershing’s needy families with items such as flour lard sugar bacon and cereals. Donors can bring items to the Legion hall or arrange pickup by calling Hugo W Kuyper secretary of the Pella Chamber of Commerce before Saturday.
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Pershing
Legion Hall
Hugo W. Kuyper
Pella
Star Auto Co. Introduces New Ambulance Service
Star Auto Co. unveils a new ambulance service using a Buick Master Six converted ambulance. The vehicle features a movable bed that can be lifted from the car into a hospital without jostling the patient. Patients will be transported to Oskaloosa, Des Moines, and other places at reasonable charges.
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Star Auto Company
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Closing Out Sale Of Buwalda Shop
Chronicle ad announces a closing out sale at Buwalda Radio Shop run by Andrew Buwalda. He is closing the line of electrical appliances to focus on radio repair and servicing, keeping the shop at its current location. Radios and electrical appliances are offered at prices well below regular charges. Read the ad to grab bargains.
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the Chronicle
Buwalda Radio
Andrew Buwalda
Celebration Still On After Mayors Election in Pella
Residents recount nights of celebrations for Mayor Fultz with enthusiastic parades and cutouts. Neighbors complain the revelry disturbs sleep and risks injury, urging cessation by the Fourth of July.
Pella Boys Set for Educational East Tour
Pella boys Andrew Klyn and Ivan Sadler will join four or five Iowa youths on a six week educational trip through the eastern states. Directed by John Hayne of Oberlin Ohio the tour visits Eastman Kodak in Rochester General Electric in Schenectady West Point Annapolis Niagara Falls and other centers. A cook accompanies the group and each boy has ten dollars for spending money. Leaders are college men with one leader for every seven boys. The party left Tuesday evening and joined the tour at Oberlin on Wednesday.
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Andrew Klyn
Ivan Sadler
Pella
Iowa
John Hayne
Oberlin
Ohio
Hayne
Harvard University
East
Eastman Kok Co
Rochester
General Electric Co
Schenectady
West Point
Annapolis
Niagara Falls
Ver Steeg Obituary: Herman Dies in Sheldon Borough
Herman Ver Steeg, son of Avie Ver Steeg, died in Sheldon Town on Tuesday. A barber by trade, he had been unable to work for some time due to high blood pressure. He was a cousin to Mrs. 3. W. Visser.
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Herman Ver Steeg
Avie Ver Steeg
Sheldon
Town
Ver Steeg
3. W. Visser
Young farmer dies after heat attack near Pella
Clarence De Penning 26 died Wednesday afternoon while helping haul hay on Leon Comer farm northwest of Pella. He complained of illness and heart trouble after heavy heat. Survived by widow Gertrude Van Gorp, one child Lavina, father, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Leon Comer
Pella
Clarence de Penning
Mr. de Penning
Walter de Penning
Comer
Mr. Comer
Hines
Mr.De Penning
de Penning
DePenning
Galesburg
Gertrude van Gorp
P. M. van Gorp
Lavina
Leonard W
John
Kilduff
Andrew
Will
Lynville
Wallace
Greenfield
Ed van Hemert
H. B. van Roekel
Sully
Chronicle
Local Golfers Compete In Oskaloosa Tourney Round One
Local golfers from Oskaloosa and nearby towns, including Harry Boland J H Shinn C W Vandenberg L A Winter and Willard De Winter, qualified Monday and played through rounds on Tuesday and Wednesday. Casey Vanden Berg defeated Jarvis and Holmes, while L A Winter and Shinn posted wins in their flights. Outcomes for Wednesday were not yet available.
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Oskaloosa
Harry Boland
J. H. Shinn
C. W. Vandenberg
L. A. Winter
Willard da Winter
Casey Vanden Berg
Dr. Jarvis
Paul Matthews
L.A. Winters
Dick Rauscher
Ottumwa
Don Benz
Washington
Willard de Winter
Dick Reiley
J. B. van Hemert
Wallace Holmes
L. A. ‘Winter
H. J. Lammers
Newton
L. G. Ferris
Marengo
Arch Darness
Mrs W C Kemper Dies at Sheldon
Mrs. W C Kemper died at her home in Sheldon Town after a fall on ice last fall left her an invalid. She was 68 and survived by husband Clayton Kemper of Aurora Illinois, son Clayton, and daughters Margaret Yappen of Ashton Town and Helen Church of Sheldon, with funeral and interment held in Sheldon after her death reported to Mrs H J Vanden Berg and family.
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H. J. Vanden Berg
W. C. Kemper
Sheldon
Town
Kemper
Vanden Berg
Minnie Vanden Bei
Ms. Kemper
Grundman Referees Verbal Encounter
Officer Paul Grundman mediated a dispute after a minor collision in front of the A and P store between two motorists. A Jasper county car backed into a machine with a Colorado license, and the drivers agreed on settlement terms. Also notes: Mrs. Dick Diekema and Madeline return from Baltimore. B. Van Maanen fell ill at home.
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Paul Grundman
A and P
Jasper County
Colorado
Grundman
Dick Diekema
Madeline
Baltimore
Maryland
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Nellie Vriezelaar
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W. C. Frazer
Monroe
Anne and
Gradus Vriezelaar
Orange City Paper
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Farmers Union Social
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C. Brand
Legion
Star Auto Co
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Doe
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Main Street
B. van Maanen
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