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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
9
A playful exchange emerges as a poet asks for feedback after sending two poems, receiving three in return. The ad boasts old shears restored for 16 cents by Van Zante Bros, hinting at a local shop offering restoration services.
Wm Van Pearsen purchased a Mule Hide Roof for his residence on West Franklin street this week.
Mrs Gerald Paardekooper hosts an indoor picnic at the Baron home on Broadway after rainy weather spoiled plans for an outdoor event. Mrs Emma Van Emmerik celebrates her seventieth birthday with family at 215 Main St, while GTA Society plans a May meeting at the First Reformed church.
The White Way Auto Co reports sale of new Chevrolets including a convertible Landau and several sedans and coaches. Buyers listed are Harry J. Dixson, Con. Ver Ploeg, J. Harry Boot, N. T. Meinders, and Dan W. Van Der Linden. J. P. Klein and T. H. Klein were in Grinnell on business Tuesday.
Morning services feature The Fall of Jericho and You and Your Children from Holland. Afternoon lectures include First Principles and The Rock that is Higher. Evening topics cover Never Alone, The Holy Catholic Church, and The War of God with I Peter 1:1 and I Cor 3:9. Second Christian Reformed Church offers Catechism Lord's Day 26 questions 70 and 71 with 7:30 p.m. program God and Seizure.
The notice lists a Sunday schedule for Second Reformed Church with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. The Heavenly Vision service, 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 p.m. Musical Religion in the evening.
A busy Chronicle page lists found items and lost items including a license plate, ladies pocketbook, a child's tan leather purse, and a purse with money. It also features sales pitches for Perfection oil stoves nursery stock and gummed tape, selling notices for houses used cars and typewriters, lawn mowers, paintings, and hardware, plus rental and service ads from Van Houweling Auto Co and others.
In commemoration of National Music Week Rev. Jacobs will address questions about the value and purpose of music in the kingdom of God. He will speak Sunday evening on whether music is of the devil, its contribution to faith, and its vital message for souls.
Sunday school begins at 9 80 a m with classes for all ages led by competent teachers. Morning worship at 10 45 a m features The First Duet and special music by the choir followed by the Lord's Supper. Evening service at 7 30 p m titled Fellowship of Suffering invites all.
The city announces a cultural focus titled Music Week for the second week of May featuring performances, school concerts, and community events across venues. Organizers urge residents to participate, with schedules posted at cultural centers and the city website.
A local advertiser touts its typewriter rental service claiming it helped customers prepare for current jobs. The brief notes that they rent all kinds of typewriters to fit various needs.
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