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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1932

Page

7

Moonlight Mission Band Hosts at Cook Home

Local society notes report the Moonlight Mission Band of First Reformed to entertain Friday at Mrs Ed Cook's home with Miss Cornelia Hospers as hostess. Fortnightly club meets at Mrs Wm Van Sittert's home. Program on American Poets of Today led by Mrs H C Jacobs. Various gatherings include Junior Senior Banquet at Central College dormitory dining hall and community events at homes of local hosts, with readings, music, and social hours.

Moonlight Mission Band The First Reformed Church Ed Cook Cornelia Hospers Wm. van Sittert H. C. Jacobs Black Oak Farm Bureau Henry Veenstra Ruth van Domselaar Neva Veenstra John Philip Sousa Charlene Glenn Wilson 8. S. DeKock Farm Bureau Mizpah Guild Second Reformed Church Connie van Domselaar Chas. Sipkema Elsa Schilling Jolly Tmereka F. B Wilson Clark League For Service of the Third Reformed Church Pete van Zante Connie de Bruin India

Activities of City Churches Schedule and Sermons

Sunday School 9:30 Morning worship 10 Marks of a Christian Young People's service 6:30 Evening worship 7:30 Sermon The Character of the Sovereign Christ Rev 2 and 3 9:30 a m Sunday School 10:45 a m The Gentiles Also 2:30 p m Junior Christian Endeavor 6:30 p m Senior Christian Endeavor 7130 p madligh School Baccalaur cate ev George Mennenga will preach

Christ Christian Deavor Senior Christian Endeavor Madligh School Baccalaur Cate George Mennenga Wil

Testament Sermon and Gideon Study Schedule

A broadcast listing shows 10 45 a new testament good man 2 00 het geloof in de heilige geest 7 30 gideons call. The items appear as a schedule for religious services and teaching segments with Dutch phrase appears alongside Bible references.

Het Geloof Gideon's

Life of Arie De Reus Chronicaled in Local Obituary

The Colfax hospital death of Arie De Reus aged 62 is noted with a long biographical sketch. Born October 12 1869 in Bethel Iowa he lived most of his life in Leighton and belonged to Ebenezer Reform Church later serving First Reformed in Pella. He married Bertha Van de Weert in 1899 and Katie Van Maanen in 1921, leaving three children Caroline Raymond and Valeta Marie, plus three grandchildren and surviving relatives. He died May 4 1932 from uremic poisoning.

Arie de Reus Marinus de Reus Pella Iowa Bethel Leighton Ebenezer Reformed Church First Reformed Church Leighton Church Church of Christ Bertha van de Weert de Reus Kate de Reus Ed, van Zee Raymond de Reus

Funeral for George Hendricks Near Galesburg

George Hendricks died suddenly at his home near Galesburg last Wednesday. Funeral services were held at his home Friday at 1 30 pm and at the German Lutheran church at 2 pm with Rev W G Webber officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his widow and six children four sons and two daughters. He spent his life in the local area and the large, overflowing attendance showed the high esteem in which he was held. A good man is gone. The home church and community feel the loss.

George Hendricks Galesburg German Lutheran Church W. G. Webber Daugher Mir Hendricks

School Notes Declamatory Winners and Club Activities

The final Junior High Declamatory contest at the college chapel crowned top speakers across grades with memories of Washington, The Unknown Soldier, and Homecomings among the winning pieces. High School camps Fire Girls pursued a Hare and Hound run while typing team photos and a Poppy Contest prize were announced, highlighting Luville Paltzer and Pauline Hoogenakker as first prize winners.

College Chapel Washington Eva van Dien Navy Ernest Schippers Towa Ota de Winter Neaver Rietveld Mary Louise Renaud Ardith Wilson Virginia van Gorp Tech Lee Vriezelaar Elmer Vander Wal Bonnie Youngerman Frances van Rees Ladies Auxiliary of The American Legion Luville Paltzer Pauline Hoogenakker

Lindbergh Baby Abduction Question Sparks Public Interest

The Inquiring Reporter asks readers whether Lindbergh baby abductors will ever be apprehended. Public interest centers on the infamous case and ongoing pursuit by investigators amid years of speculation.

Public figures weigh chance of kidnapping suspects being caught

A panel of names including A N Vander Linden Henry den Hartog C S van Hemert H A van Zante J G Klein discuss hopes law will reach the abductors of a child. Some doubt arrest while others express belief justice will prevail, noting officials acted wisely in keeping Al Capone case unresolved.

A. N. Vander Linden Henry den Hartog the Law Europe C. S van Hemert al Capone

Pella Tax Payer Critiques City Coal Contract Gift

A letter accuses the Pella city council of overpaying for coal, claiming a 2.60 per ton contract with Mr. Bishop costs the city, and that a 2.25 per ton rate would save 1750 annually. The writer calls for discounts for power customers and questions the council’s choices.

Pella Bishop

Stork Brings Joy at Home After Surgery Visit

Lloyd Stott of south of Cantril returns home a week after an appendicitis operation to find two newborn sons awaiting his greeting. The Milton Herald reports the happy homecoming following the hospital discharge and ether procedure.

Milton Herald Lloyd Stott South of Cantril

Stott Undergoes Operation for Gangrenous Appendicitis

Rushed to Ottumwa hospital last Tuesday, Mr. Stott underwent surgery at 9 p.m. performed by Dr. G. W. Gilfillan of Pulaski with Dr. H. J. Gilfillan of Cantril assisting. The patient returned home on Tuesday after a week away, to learn his wife had given birth the previous Wednesday at Rev. Orton residence, nine hours after his operation.

Ottumwa Stott G.W. Gilfillan Pulaski H. J. Gilfillan Cantril

Demo Candidate Dies in Auto Collision at Clarkdale Crossing

Centerville reports James W. Rinehart, the sole Democratic candidate for representative in Ap panoose county, killed when his car struck by a Milwaukee Road work locomotive at Clarkdale crossing. His brother Dave Rinehart, seriously injured, was with him. both former Centerville Journal publishers now farming.

Centerville James W. Rinehart Appanoose County Rinehart Dave Milwaukee Road Clarkdale Crossing Dave Rinehart

Hart, 68, Dies After Farm Accident En Route

Hart, aged 68, died in a hospital from injuries sustained when the accident happened while en route from the farm to Centerville. Police reported the incident occurred on the rural road as the person traveled in a vehicle.

Hart Centerville

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American Legion Activities Legion Executive Board Legion Hall Oskella Club Business Men's Club Elmwood Inn H. C. Payne Hansens Gilbert Boot Ralph Nordlund Arthur Hansen Boot Home Kensington Club D. C. van Zante Margaret Miner Dena Ver Steeg Vogelaar Holland Singing Clubs N. T. Meinder DE Young Reunion James de Young University Park de Young Lafayette de Young California Gether T. Burgraaf M. Schippers Monroe John Schippers Otley Joe Veenstra Leroy Veenstra Melvin Cooper Newton John Burgraaf Oskaloosa Sam Burgraaf Max Carnahan Reasner John den Otter Arnold Schippers Jolly Juniors He Harrison J. M. Cook Miss Harrison J. P. Klein Peace Street Four-H Black Oak Four-H Wilma Vander Wilt Velma de Prenger Schubert Gladys de Cook Central College Skunk River Klein Asture Bunker Hill Margaret Hiemstra Wm. Bensink Orville Bensink Bunker Hill School H.C. Jacobs Dena Vander Pol Loyal Temperance Legion Edith Roorda Lincoln Building Webster Building Children Hospital Iowa City Ia Fox C. I. Fox Leo Brennan Mr. Fagan Des Moines Brennan Yellow Cab Airways Fagan Ila Fox Davenport Ver Meer Field Autogiro Fox DE Bruins Third Reformed Church de Bruin Menning Mr. Bakker A. Gysen Nellie Beckering Dick Rosenbrander Marion County Medical Society Knoxville U. S.eterans’ Hospital Second Reformed Aid Society H. A. Veenstra C. P. Dykstra A. Klein C. van Zante League For Service Eldeen Club J. H. Thomassen Aschenbrenner Guelf Yvonne Aschenbrenner Missionary Society Vasper Lautenbach Pella Theatre Constance Bennett Freaks Wallace Ford and Leila ‘Hyams Bob Steele Santa FE de Jong Floral & Seed Store Pella, Iowa Tillie Betty van Vliet Billie Jean Cook Dorothy Johnston Herbert Wormhoudt H. A. van Zante J. G. Klein Stork Father Centerville Journal Dave Iine Nestle Marcell Style New York City Sunnyside Broadway Jessie Sadler Swift Martin Paardekooper Leila Hyams Wallace Ford Olga Badanova Roscoe Ates Benson Mar. Pella Theatre Penney’s Lady Luke Foundation Garments Azlaces Tonapa Rayon Batiste
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