Local News Briefs From Pella and Surrounding Areas
Local notes report Mrs. J Grandin improving from flu. Several residents suffer minor injuries and illnesses, while many travel to visit relatives in Sanborn Iowa Oskaloosa and Des Moines. Community members relocate and new births, hospital visits, and illnesses appear amid routine town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Grandin
John Kaldenberg
B. Ver Meer
Rachel Kolenbrader
N. Tysseling
Dick Kolenbrander
Sanborn
Iowa
Hendrina Mospers
Duke
N. Mexico
Pella
John Varenkamp
Margaret van Zee
East First Street
D. Rhynsburger
Des Moines Hospital
C. 1. Fox
Barkley Douds
Des Moines
Fay Popma
Mahaska Hospital
J. Popma
Jacob Prins
Fulton, Il
Last Wek
Horse Breaks Leg Pulling Car Out Of Mud Hole
Ed Cassat of Milton had been pulling a car from a mud rut near Mrs. E V Simpson’s home when a horse stepped into the hole and broke a leg. The horse had to be shot, and Cassat’s friends raised funds to buy a replacement, then extra money to afford a better horse for his dray business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Ed Cassat
Cassa
Bloomfield Democrat
Should school board include parents or not
The Inquiring Reporter panel from March 2 1933 asks five readers if board of education members should have children in school. Answers split: some say it matters, others argue interest in education suffices, with several noting that some childless members are excellent while many parents may mishandle finances or ignore teacher needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Andeweg
John den Hartog
Board of Education
H. H. Fennema
ED van Ginkel
Vriezelaar backs school-board members with children
Ira Vriezelaar argues for board of education members to have children in school to ensure commitment to progress. He says nonparents blocked needed school improvements, salary raises, and building plans, advocating selection of parents only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Vriezelaar
Board of Education
Interpretation at Third Reformed Church Schedule
Church service agenda lists morning worship baptism Sunday school at 9:30 and 10:45. Afternoon and evening services at 2:00 and 7:30 with sermons on The Only Way Shall I Offend Him by Base Denial and What Shall I Do With Jesus. Young People's meeting covers The Tenets of the Oxford Group Movement. Annual day of prayer for harvest and industry noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. de Jong
Peter
Oxford Group
Jesus
Christ
Amsterdam School Pastor to Preach Next Sunday at 2 PM
The East Amsterdam school will host R. Ralph T. Nordland preaching next Sunday at two o clock. A regional drought memory spurs prayers for harvest and industry blessings during church services. Morning worship at 10 45 includes a sermon on The Challenge of His Mateh ss Teachings. Evening service at 7 features Infidel W ity. Sunday schedule also lists a church school and YP’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikuart
Christian Reformed
Chtrkaloosa
Gerrit Vander Wilt
East Liberty Street
Matehss
B. YP. U
Servier
E. Amsterdam
R. Ralph T. Nordland
East Amster
Boy Scouts Praised In Congress Session
In a 25th anniversary tribute Congress lauded the Boy Scouts of America. Representative McSwain credited the group with shaping future citizens and the Senate's Senator Barbos praised widespread benefits from Scouting across New York and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Congress
America
Washington
Correction on Sidewalk Availability in Otley Visit
A correction states that H J Pietenpol confirms sidewalks exist in five blocks visited, and previous report claiming no sidewalks in Otley was an error. The editor notes the slip was due to forgetfulness and applies to the areas visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Pietenpol
Otley
Fire toll rises in unprotected forests to twenty
Unprotected forests suffer a death toll of twenty in a blaze while protected areas show a higher comparable impact, prompting officials to reassess containment and safety measures across land categories.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Pipple
Anne Vander Haag
Mercy’ Hospital
C. L. Allen
E. Kolenbrander
Gerrit Walraven
J. A. Veenstra
Henry Ver Steeg
Pauline Ver Meer
Oskaloosa
Arents
Henry Verleer
A. Lubberden
Wayne
Knoxville
Fred Veenstra
Minnie van Gorp
Connie Hoksbergen
New Sharon
Dick Michmershuizen
Cordova
Sully
Clara Vander Linden
G. L. Vander Linden
H. C. Payne
Robert Baron
Arispe
Zilmer
Ting- Tey
Bert Baron
Marie Rhynsburger
A.J. Burt
Emmets
Irvin Jelsmannon
Leona Hiemstra
Elmer Vogelaar
Bunker Hill
Wilma, de Jong
William Lanse
Mabel Hiemstra
Clifford de Jong
WHO
Leeff
Len Kaldenberg
Wickliff
Anabelle van Heukelem
Martha Beyer
Jennie de Zwart
Marjorie Wittenberg
Agnes Bensink
Agnes van Rheenen
Ben Blommers
J. P. Klein
St. James, Minn
Earl ‘Klein
Frank Tromp
Nick de Waard
Belmond
Y. T. van Niewaal
Oskaloosa Street
Ruth Dykstra of
Rippey
Mrs. C. P. Dykstra
Clarence Dye
George Kraf
Os Kaloosa
Arie Monster Home
Oren van Niewaal
Leo Vander Kolk
George Heeren
Tunis Kooyman
Jake Pethoven
Pete Vander Kolk
Ed van Toorn
This City
Charles Vander Kolk
Newton
H. L. Scott
Skiff Memorial Hospital
E. ¥. Goad
County Emergency Relief Committee
Lee Wykliff
W. C. Bullen
Paul Stuart
Blodgett Hosital
Grand Rapids
Mich
William Irwin
A. J. Visser
Paul de Wit
Marguerite
Graham Hall
Prem Kr Penns
Swieaniverwiry Peice
TRE
Lade
Ak Park
Bo Clora Ping
Gamble Stores
Chronicle
B. J. Brom’s Quality Chicks
Armstrong’s
FHA
Federal Housing Administration
Third Reformed Church
Vrede Door Het Bloed
Dr. HJ. Piet Npol
The
TATA
Gezel
Gesel
Allen
Johnson
ACRO
Dic-A
Lisle Finish
Bordens
Pella’s
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