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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1938
Page
8
A fragment describes the League of Young People's diities meeting Thursday evening in the Second Christian Reformed church, with a pre session debate downstairs and an upstairs talk by Rev. D. Hoifenga of Peoria.
Community notices reflect a 57th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Arie Vriezelaar and a 77th birthday for Mrs Vriezelaar. Family gatherings, church events, and a Capella Choir engagement mark a busy social period in Otley and Pella with multiple anniversaries and meetings noted.
The notice lists numerous individuals with birth dates from March 10 to March 16 and several wedding anniversaries. Names include Carl Ver Steeg, William Brouwer, Nellie Fay Swank, Mrs J D Guerts, Ray Hoksbergen, Donald Brewer, Avie Brouwer, Betty Vriezelaar, Junior Huyser, Dorothy Jean Vander Waal, and many others associated with Pella Otley and surrounding towns.
A series of anniversary notices from Pella Prairie City New Sharon and Prairie View Kansas honor numerous couples including Mr and Mrs P W Van Gorp and Mr and Mrs Neal Jabaai. Other entries mark anniversaries for Mr and Mrs A T Klein and J I De Vries and Arjen Kuiper and Aric G Bensink. A correction clarifies Hattie Vanden Oever was March 9 and Henrietta Vanden Oeer was March 2.
A church bulletin lists Sunday activities including morning worship and evening prayer at Second Reformed. It notes a series titled Great Decisions number 2 and various youth programs such as Junior and Senior Christian endeavor with times indicated in the half day schedule.
Pastor Rev F C LeLaCheur will resume services at the church this week with Sunday school at 9 30 am led by David Breen Superintendent The morning worship at 11 am will include communion The Young People's Overcomer Service is at 6 30 pm and the evening service at 7 30 pm Mrs LehaChem will be the speaker.
Church listing shows Evil Bible study on Wednesday followed by Revel Sunday school. Choir practice after Sunday school at 7 00. Young People's meeting at 720. Evening service held with cordial invitation to all members and visitors.
Pella Baptist Church presents a morning sermon on The Setting of Cath and a evening program in Gethsemane by Hofmann as part of a Gospel in Art series. Tacile Vanden Baard leads BY with a first study on Worship in the church’s program.
Rev. F. De Jong preaches morning on the Providence of God and leads an afternoon sermon on the Evil of deceit, with an evening service focusing on providence in spiritual life at the First Christian Reformed Church.
The schedule lists 10 45 a m morning worship praying to Our Sly Father for guidance 2 00 p Holland service 7 30 p m Evening Praise. It also notes that twenty one states and the District of Columbia will start unemployment benefit payments in January 1938 with most other states including Iowa beginning in July. Webster defines a comedian as an amusing or entertaining person but that definition predated radio.
Gerrit Bennink died at 75 on Broadway street Sunday morning after a two week illness. Funeral services were held at his home then the Third Reformed Church with English and Dutch prayers. He leaves a widow Arima Vogel Bennink four children and nine grandchildren. he was a lifelong Third Reformed member and a longtime church and community figure.
A fragment urges careful conduct for home and road safety. It warns against leaving keys, heat, and appliances on unmonitored, and advises drivers to secure trucks by engine off, emergency brake, and proper gear while parked.
L R Clements announces candidacy for State Representative, citing experience from the last Legislature to benefit Marion County voters. he will seek the Democratic Primary on June 6, 1938.
Arie H. Bogaard declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the Marion County Board of Supervisors. He will seek voter decision in the June primaries.
Local notice states L F Bousque seeks Republican nomination for Marion County treasurer in the June primary. The filing signals candidacy and official intent to contest the county office.
Clarence A. Kading announces candidacy for Marion County County Attorney on the Republican ticket in the June primary. He urges voters to support his bid for the office.
J Rex Weddle announces his candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Marion County on the Democratic ticket, subject to voters at the June primary. He states his intent to seek the nomination and urges support from party voters.
Lavish to announce candidacy for Marion County Auditor on the Democratic ticket, naming Hollis L. Byber as the supporting figure for the bid.
The clerk of district court announces that a Democrat will seek the nomination for Clerk of the District Court at the upcoming June primary, with the outcome determined by voter will.
County Recorder candidate Wilhelm a Wilkes pursues Democratic primary ballot slot in June voters race. The notice names Wilkes as the subject on the ticket and outlines participation in the June primary.
Paul J Grundman announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff subject to voters at the June primary.
Ray L. Dietrick declares his bid for the Marion County Auditor's office with a campaign push ahead of the June 6 primaries urging voters to consider his qualifications and platform.
Van Zante Bros hardware store closes as stock and fixtures are moved out in readiness for Joe Steintjes Store Agency to occupy the south square site. The business transfers from the current location to new quarters on April 1.
Mrs. T. H. Kaldenberg and her brother John De Graaf returned Friday from Harvey Illinois where they attended the funeral of Norman De Graaf twenty year old nephew of Mrs Kaldenberg and Mr De Graaf The youth died after an appendicitis operation last week Monday
Fishermen report suckers running as streams open and water turns cold. The flesh is cited as solid and tasty this season. The sucker and red horse season is year round with no minimum length, a catch limit of 15 per person and a 30 fish possession limit.
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