Pella church votes to spare pastor amid board review
At the annual Pella Baptist meeting on Wednesday evening the church voted 43 to 16 to not accept the resignation of Pastor Rev Ralph T Nord Tund. The matter was referred back to the deacons for recommendation. A full report will appear in the next issue. Local social notes list Des Moines visitors and several residents traveling between Pella and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Baptist Church
Ralph T. Nord- Tund
Board of Deacons
Simpson College
Simpson
Central
Bas Andewes
Harry de Dong
Des Moines
Art van Roskel
Dorothy
Tillie
Oskaloosa
TJ. Shaw
Witd
Bel Blatt
Deilen
Kathryn van V Hewn
Dorothy Clark
Grace
van Dellen
M Ed Blatter
Arlie Lowery
Son Bruce
Kansas City
N. Ver Stees
Columbus Street
Tubbert van Dellen
Edward Vanden Gever
de McMurray
Pella Wednesda
P. Broinekont
Leung Heinestz
Mines
Georie Loos
Darlene
Christian le
Pella
Ward Dillon
Bussey
Richard Butts
Dan Dingeman
Mister Mathes
Mary Mathes
Chillicathe
Low Nddeshua Parker
Lineville
Tian Forriage
Chichurch Parsonage
Knoxville
A. Vern Cleveland
Florence Blickman
Whit
Graen Atte
Fred B. Shulze for County Treasurer announces candidacy
Fred B. Shulze declares he will run for County Treasurer on a business basis. He emphasizes integrity and a professional approach, stating he will serve in a strictly business manner within the county offices and political framework.
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Seis
Over
Candidacy Announcements For Marion County Sheriff
Earnest Fe Frost declares Republican bid for Marion County sheriff in the June primaries. John Rebertus announces Democrat run for sheriff in Marion County, also June primaries. Joan Neeburg seeks Sheriff under Republican banner, June primary election.
County Supervisor and Treasurer Candidates Announced
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR Please announce that T will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for Member of the Board of Supervisors 1938 term to succeed myself Subject to the June primary M A CHICK BARNES I wish to announce candidacy for the office of Lake Prairie Township subject to the Democratic primary on June 2 Alonzo Ver Ploeg I wish to announce that I am a candidate for the office of County treasurer on the Democratic ticket Your vote will be appreciated Glen Beebout
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Marion County
Earnest FE. Frost
John Rebertus
Twish
Board of Supervisors
M.A
Chick) Barnes
Dacy
Lake Prairie Township
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Ver Ploeg
Sagan
WANT ADS From a Rural Iowa Chronicle
Classified items include dairy ads for South Woods Dairy Farm offering milk and cream, want ads for housing and cattle pasture, sale notices for tractors and farm implements, used tires and tubes, and listings from Vogelaar's Hardware Store and Fred Van Maanen Leighton for Manchu Soy Beans.
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Guernsey
South Woods Dairy Farm
Fred van Maanen
Leighton
Rural Young People Meet at Nich School
About 50 rural youths gathered last Monday night at Nich school where the group adopted the name Junior Farm Forum. A five cent refreshment collection was approved and a Highway Patrol slide presentation followed by an educational talk warned of common accidents and their causes, including reckless hogs, showoffs, and drunken drivers.
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Nich
Junior Farm Forum
Highway Patrol
The Spirit of Modern Pella Feet Turned Toward Wooden Shoes
A young blond boy proudly wears new wooden shoes in Pella and resists tears as his mother promotes the family tradition. After his storm of emotions, he accepts the wooden shoes, saying if they were good for granddad they are good enough for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Grandad
Traffic updates and delayed entertainment review
Te provided traffic guidance for highways and side roads but no entertainment show in Tunis and Tudor Ver Meer. The event was enjoyed by attendees despite the missing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis
Tudor Ver Meer
Longtime Monroe resident Robert Baker dies after illness
Robert Baker died April 16 in Monroe after a long illness. He came to America at age two and married Ete Poortinga in 1895, mother to Edith Heemstra and Shannon. Survived by grandchildren, other relatives, and many friends. Funeral was held April 18 conducted by Rev. Albert Vander Ploeg at the family home. Pallbearers listed and burial in Monroe cemetery.
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Robert Baker
Julian Renaud Dies After Brief Illness in Pella
Julian Renaud 74 died at his home in southeast Pella after a brief illness Tuesday night. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM at the home. interment in Oakwood. Born July 17, 1862, he lived most of his life in the area, except for a farm period near Lynnville. Survived by sister Miss Mary Renaud and brothers Paul and Ben, all of Pella.
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Pella
Julian Renaud
Oakwood
Renaud
Lynnville
Mary Renaud
Paul
Ben
The Closed Door A Comedy Drama
A play about three lifelong friends whose quarrel over politics seals a door between homes. Judgs is dead, his daughters Portia and Louise remain. Louise is blind. Dr Winslow, once a trusted friend, refuses to examine Louise. His son Roger falters in love.
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Veral
Doctor Wineslow
Judge Grey
Judgs
Portia
Louise
Winslow
Roger
Notable Local Election and School Event Report
A fragmentary passage references Louise facing eye surgery with her father urged to operate, an airplane accident, and a dramatic story of sacrifice. It mentions May 20 and 21 at the High School auditorium and political candidacy for reelection, with Mr. Ver Ploeg praised for his tenure. The text also notes Thelma Ulrich, a home economics student at Iowa State College.
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Louise
Thelma Ulrich
John Ulrich
Petra
Iowa State College
Expoxville
Ver Ploeg Seeks Lake Prairie Assessor Seat
An advertisement in this issue promotes Allonay Ver Ploeg for Lake Prairie assessor and mentions Lake IP and Ries Township as the context for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allonay Ver
Asrie Township
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Jernit
K-Tva
Stilbon
Voceslaa
Westinghouse
Fred B. Shulze
Joan Neeburg
Glen Beebout
van den Berg Electric Co
Workman
Ford
Fred Veenstra
United Paint & Body CO
Cope
Chronicle
B. Louis de Vries
Ohn Be Nooy Jr
John Deere
Fordson
Chevrolet
Vogelaar's
Timely
Rite Way
WAY Food Stores
Cookie Sale
Japan
Grocer
Jack Sprat
John den Hartog
McLaglen
Bartholomew
Jack Holt
Kent Taylor
Claire Trevor
Freddie Bartholomew
Lord Tauntleroy
Mr. Renaud
Schick Shaver
Lake Prairie Two
IGA
Johnston’s
Baker's Chocolate
Reda Coffee
van Camp
Meat Dept. Choice
Oleo
de Wit's
IGA Food Market
Co.op
HOUSE
Sumers Cooperative Assoc Sie
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Amty
Mussouel
Broms
Krug
Iowa
St. Charles
Consumers Co-operative Association of
North Kansas City
Hite King
Phys
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Orn and
Farmers Union
Lla, Lowa
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