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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
2
Local notices detail visits among Ames and Des Moines families, health updates from First Christian Reformed church members, mission talks for Carissa New Mexico, and social calls across Pella area, Des Moines, and Oskaloosa with many names and weekend trips.
Voters are informed of candidate declarations for Marion County offices in upcoming primaries. Hollis Led Tish seeks Democratic nomination for Auditor, Frank Clark seeks Republican County Attorney, and Clarence A. Kadings notes his candidacy for Supervisor with attention to county administration.
A local notice states L F Bousquet will seek the post of treasurer on the Republican ticket. The candidate says the office is run efficiently and businesslike and asks voters to re elect him on that record.
A L Dykstra announces candidacy for Member of the Board of Supervisors in Marion County for the term beginning January 1, 194g subject to the Republican primary. He asks for support from Republican voters and followers.
Officers found the vehicle in the city with Van Helden, nephew of a local figure, aboard. William allegedly obtained the car from relatives. Helden returned to Knoxville and faced pending disposition. Parents live in California. Thirty-one people confessed faith during two Baptist church evangelism series prior to Easter. many baptized Easter Sunday. A Second Reformed Church welcomed eighteen new members. Upcoming program on KSO Des Moines station Monday at 10.
Mrs Abr celebrated her 72nd birthday last Friday night with children and grandchildren presenting a gift and a two course luncheon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Abr Bogaards Bernice, Mr and Mrs Wm Bogaards Howard, Mrs Arnold Schippers Freda, Mr and Mrs Jap De Cook Glen, Mrs Ant Schip Rent Marvin, Mr and Mrs Lorman Robus, Mr and Mrs Nankingeboren, Mrs Frank Br Mr and Mrs Fred De Kock, Mr and Mrs Leonard Sents and Sally Joyce, Mr and Mrs Carl De Bruyn, Mr and Mrs Arnold Schippers Jr Willis Schippre, Nellie De Jong, and the hostess Mrs Abr Bogaards Sr. Eighteen could not attend.
Mrs M hosted a small luncheon on Wednesday for twenty guests. The event provided light diversion and casual conversation amid a cordial afternoon setting.
Mrs Nora Scholte returned from Florida to her home for a quiet milestone on April 27 celebrating her eightieth birthday. Family joined in an informal luncheon at 1:00 pm and many friends visited during the day and evening. Flowers greetings remembrances and calls poured in to honor her.
Morning worship at 10 with a sermon titled The Faith We Declare God Our Father. The service opens a new series Standards of Success led by Marie Smith. Sunday school follows at 11 with preaching by the pastor at 2 and a song service slated for 7:20 in the evening.
The Third Reformed Church lists Rev. G. Menning as pastor. Sunday school at 9 20, The Continuing Task. The Lord's Supper at 10 20. Avondmaal and Nabetrachting. The Ideal Christian at 7 30. Communion service begins at 10 30.
At 9:20 am Sunday school begins with the lesson Then at 10:15 am Holy Communion meditation Watching the Cross. Evening worship at 7:8 features The Believer God s Workman. Junior C meets 2:00 pm with Ours is a Living Church led by Virginia Green. Intermediate C KE The Church as a Workshop led by Philip Kempkes and Clyde Evers. 6:30 pm Youth Fellowship How the Bible Influences the World led by George Dykstra.
Tonight at Central College the studio on the third floor opens from 7 to 7 for a Des Moines artist Harry Jones one man show. The standout piece The Frozen Hare has sparked town art circles with its realism and has toured New York Chicago Cincinnati and Des Moines. Eagle Grove pupils home sick will hear class work via a new intercom system linking classroom sound to students at home.
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