Local notes on graduates, births, and visits in Pella area
Northwestern student Miss Orleath Vogelaar returned home during spring break. Gerald Den Hartog and family attended Ames Commencement as he prepares for a Minnesota agronomy master’s program. Army paratrooper son Uline Palmquist reports training completion in Japan. Doctor and Mrs. T. visited Ames for matters, while multiple locals hosted and visited relatives. An 8th month baby Janis Ann born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul McConoghey at Collins hospital. Hunter Ballenger lost his right hand in a dynamite accident, with care in Pella and Oskaloosa. Pella area rainfall totaled 0.75 inches for the week, 2.37 inches in March to date. Local funerals in Corsica for Samuel De Heer. Various visits from relatives and travelers, with relocations and family news across Iowa and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleath Vogelaar
Northwestern University
Bvanston
Ill
G. W. den Hartog
Eugene of
Otley
Ames
Gerald
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Dale Vander Pol
Uline Palmquist
Army of Occupation
Japan
Fendin
Fultz
Joe Jeffers
Billy
L. A. Pettit
Rock Island
D. C. Thomas
R. A. Awtry
Mark Rillihan
Emil Warnes
Janis Ann
Collins Hospital
Paul McConeghey
McConeghey
Fred van Zee
Pella
McConogheys
Hunter Ballenger
Oskaloosa
Pneumoni
C. de Geus
Elizabeth Boat
Corsica
South Dakota
Samuel de Heer
Wm. Schakel
Carl Hackett
P. Terlouw
Lectures At Gospel Hall Continue Through Week
The concluding lectures on the book of Revelation at the Gospel Hall are heard with interest. Mr. Pinches outlines the rise of antichrist as satans man aiming to lead a final league of nations and claims end time events rely on religious and political forces beyond current politics. He promises clear biblical presentation of the coming one world order. The talks end Sunday night with a question night and one more announced subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Hall
Pinches
Satan
League of Nations
Pella Voters Urged to Back City Electric Plant Leadership
A local message urges citizens to support the City Council and continued city ownership of the electric plant. It argues recent and planned upgrades, including a new boiler and generator, are essential to meet growing demand from 1942 to 1946 and to keep rates favorable. The piece stresses steel shortages, labor delays, and transparency at council meetings, signing off as T. G. Fultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carli Tion
Rease
REA
Wen
Ity Council
Pella
Haddor
T. G. Fultz
Seven Words From the Cross Good Friday Service Apr 4 1947
The Community Good Friday Service at First Christian Reformed Church features seven meditations on the cross from 12 noon to 3 pm led by Rev S Vroon and Rev L Vermeer with special music and readings from Luke 23. Notable speakers include Rev George Pinckes and Rev Haverkamp D D, with prayers and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Reformed Church
Cross
Rev. S. Vroon
Pather
L. Vermeer
Protestant Reformed Church
Pam
George Pinckes
Gospel Hall
Second Reformed Church
Haverkamp
D.D
Reformed Church
Moonlight Mission Band Entertained by Host at 7:20
Herbert Van Wyk will entertain the Moonlight Mission Band of the First Reformed church at her home Thursday evening at 7 20 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert van Wyk
Moonlight Mission Band
The
First Reformed Church
Venetian Blind Production and Shipments Reported
The article notes continued Venetian Blind production despite handicaps, with 3933 blinds totaling 64 144 square feet produced last week and a shipment of 8175 Rol screens to Durban, South Africa. It mentions efforts to urge dealers to specify aluminum blinds and describes wrapping, shipping shifts, and a spate of factory activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layensh M. Deetrville Star Chine
Mary
al- Ai
Durban
South Africa
Rhea
Unclear incident after burglary drains home light bulbs
After a groom entered the apartment later that day he found light bulbs removed from sockets. He and others later uncovered a bag of laundry items stuffed in the bed, prompting questions about who carried out the act.
Large Crowd Attends First Showing at College Chapel
Douwstra Chapel was packed for the first showing of The King of Kin. Chairs filled the hall and people stood in the corridor and balcony as the old film played with synchronized music and sound effects. Between 200 and 300 attended the second showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwstra
King of Kin
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Jo Crost
Grand Rapids
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Calvin College
W. W. Sadler
Dick van Eldick
Rock Valley
Milton Geerdes
Chicago
Fanny Porter
Knoxville
J. M. Cook
Arizona
Sondack
Phoenix
Aria
Wi. Winstead
Des Moine
Charley Sipkema
California
Watson
Tim Dykstra
Long Beach
Calif
Ad. Hagens
Monti
Prairie City
Luth Des Moines
Hattie Owens
Ines
Eva Welle
David
Fort Madison
Iowa
Lester
Milwaukee
FELCO
Farmers
Sports
Kuyper’s
Simmons Modern
Simmons
Simmons Construction
Aberheadt Fwrniture Store
Harvey
Wilma Jacobs
College Chapel
Ohio
Velvet
Prince Albert
Hekman
IDAHO
Morton
Brazil
Hides
P. Fre Ib
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
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