David the Poet King in May 1923 Sunday School Lesson
International Sunday School Lesson by J A Lapham outlines David’s life as king, poet, and penitent. It highlights his anointing, Goliath defeat, deep friendship with Jonathan, mourning over Absalom, and his “man after God’s own heart” despite grave sins, urging repentance and faith for forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Samuel
Israel
Goliath
Jonathan
Absalom
Jesus Christ
God
David Chosen King and Lessons of Saul's Failure
The article surveys Samuel's anointing of David as Saul's successor, noting Saul's failures and the heart over outward show. It cites biblical reflections from Stanley Luccock, Tarbell, and Beecher, praising David's faith, prayer, and the Psalter, and discusses friendship as steadfast virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Saul
Bethlehem
God
Jehovah
Eliab
Jesse
David
Israel
Dean Stanley
Halford E. Luccock
Tarbell
Henry Ward Beecher
Girl Reserve Notes and School News Highlights
The Girl Reserve Club held a meeting with Miss Firth discussing two Bible passages once debated for doubting its truth. The issue of next year’s plans and several student features, field trips, and class notes fill the week. Delegates Sybil Terpstra and Esther Kuyper prepared for the Lake Okoboji conference. The Bashful Mr Bobbs play, directed by Miss Bonar, toured the Soldiers Hospital in Knoxville to lift wounded soldiers’ spirits.
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Lake Okoboji
Sybil Terpstra
Esther Kuyper
the Chronicle
Mr. Bobbs
Bonar
Knoxville
Soldiers’ Hospital
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
Notice is given that the Clerk of the District Court in Marion County Iowa holds a will purported to be the last will of J H Veenstra deceased The will is set for hearing in the May term 1923 on May 15 at the courthouse where interested persons may be heard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
J. H. Veenstra
John S. Rhynsburger
Local News Snippets From Pella Community Page
Dr Fankhauser’s office is being repainted by artists Van Nimwegen. Henry Roelefsen visited Oskaloosa Tuesday afternoon on business. Ed and Mrs Gezel of Des Moines visited Pella. Ed returned home Sunday, Mrs Gezel stayed to Tuesday. De Wit Bros advertises Commencement Gifts. Mrs J G Vanden Bosch visits. her parents’ 50th wedding anniversary soon. Cornelius Wolvers from the Soldiers Home in town this week. Mrs W E Johnston of Newton visits her father T Beitema. Cecil Triplett, 10, underwent surgery and improved. earlier illness included measles and pneumonia. Purity Nut Coal advertised by Monton Gazette. De Wit Bros groceries and produce. Mrs G B Ver Steeg hospitalized in Des Moines. daughter Frances visits. Rev M E Hayes and wife visit Pella. Hayes formerly pastor here. Local notes on cakes, potato chips, and J J Sybenga’s Des Moines trip. Mrs A G Bensink recovering after operation. Hellinga to Des Moines for wife’s hospital stay. Verburg family funeral in Sioux Center. Dirk De Bruin visits. Cornelia Clement visits Oskaloosa. Mrs W Moore of Pittsburgh visits Prof and Mrs Liggett. Mrs Moore, sister of Mrs Taylor, attends White Shrine in Osceola. School tobacco article notes nonusers outperform users by roughly 10 points. causation not clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Wit Bros
G. B. Ver Steeg
Methodist
Des Moines
Frances
Stenographer's Innings Noted in Court Cross Examination
Law Notes recount a trial in which a witness nodded during a merciless cross examination. The stenographer, pressed for space and unable to see the witness, demanded an answer. The witness said he did answer by nodding. The stenographer quipped he heard a rattle but could not tell its direction.
Wabash Time Table Note From Howell Iowa Train Line
Eastbound and westbound passenger services listed with numbers 472 474 475 478 and local freights 832 831. Freight for shipment must arrive at the station by 5 p.m. the evening before. Schedule shows times 10:05 a.m. 6 a.m. 9:28 p.m. and 0 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coust
Wabash
Howell
Iowa
Will of John S. Rhynsburger Proved in Knoxville Court
The last will and testament of John S. Rhynsburger, deceased, filed in the May 1928 term for hearing May 15 1928 at Knoxville Iowa. Walter Kester Clerk of the District Court notes the proceedings on May 9 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kester
Knoxville
Iowa
Health Drives Success Through Vitality and Wellness
Emphasizes that no major achievement comes without persistent effort toward good health. Highlights vitality as essential for sustained success and personal achievement.
Quote from Schiller on Hatred and Evil Subduing
A brief reflection emphasizes that returning hatred breeds no good outcomes and urges calming bitterness of the heart to avoid sliding into cycles of revenge. The line underscores the ethical stance that restraint curbs harm and fosters wiser responses.
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Schiller
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J. A. Lapham
King
I Samuel
Honey Creek Coal CO
Orlyour
Phil Bishop
Mgr
W. C. Verploeg
Ames
Farmer's Produce Building
Georgia Chalfont
Fowler Telephone
Main Street
DR. C. 1
Fox
Main and Liberty Lte
J. J. Sybenga
Puritan Drug
Aschenbrenner
Geelhoed
H. O. Wormhoudt
Jaarsma Bakery
Pella, Iowa
A. P. Fankhauser
T. G. Fultz
Realdeuce
Vander Zyl Bros
Pella
F. F. Carpenter
Wagner's
W. F
North Side Square
High School News
Girl Reserve
Girl Reserve Club
Levening
Miss Firth
Rozanbaugh
Mr. Oliver
Dee de Pringer
Gerrit Popma
Harry Beyer
Marie Beyers
Pep
Margaret Wynna
Jeanette Brummel
Russel Drow
Ed Hoeven
Marie Vande Haar
Bessie Vander Ploeg
Wilda Vander Pol
Laurence van Rheeven
Betty Bruinckool
Lola Renaud
Mr. Rozanbaugh
Miss Morris
Roosevelt
Mabel Morris
New York
Royal Candy Kitchen
Constantine
Farmer's Cooperative Exchange
Beerends
Manuel
Dr. Aschenbrenner
Fankhauser
van Nimwegens
Henry Roelefsen
Oskaloosa
Ed Gezel
H. Gezel
Mrs. Gezel
de Wit and Bousquet
J. G. Vanden Bosch
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hl. Ver Meer
East Franklin Street
Calvin College
Cornelius Wolvers
Matown
Cecil Triplett
C. C. Triplett
Ottumwa Hospital
Fremont Gazette
Pella Supply Co
M. E. Hayes
Crawfordsville
Mr. Hayes
M. S. Church
A. G. Bensink
Ae Ue
Hellinga
L. Goulooze
Will
K. Verburg
Rock Valley
Cornelia Clement
Wm. Moore
Pittsburgh
H. Liggett
Oelwein
Jennie Bieshaar
Bieshaar
J. T. van Zante
Josie DE Bruin
Con Bieshaar
Rock Island Train Service
Late B. Buerkens
East 1St Street
Buerkens Mfg. Co
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