Dr Mulder to Speak at Ref Church Synod
The Particular Synod of the Reformed Church in America reports mixed results for the past year with declines in confessional receipts and baptisms but gains in total members and benevolence. Dr John R. Mulder will deliver three talks at the pre synod conference and Dr Toyohiko Kagawa will give a principal address. Delegates from Pella Classis include Rev Richard J. Vanden Berg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod of the Reformed Church In
America
Iowa
Great Britain
Belgium
Holland
Michigan
Synod
Mulder
John R. Mulder
Western Theological Seminary
Ministry of Intercession
Milton T. Stauffer
New Brunswick
N. J
Harry J. Hager
Chicago
Henry Bast
Toyohiko Kagawa
Charles J. Campbell
Flushing
Norman Vincent Peale
New York City
John P. Muilenburg
Richard J. Vanden Berg
Pella
William Duven
Eddyville
Gerrit Gosselink
Arie Klyn
Edw
Huibregtse
Prairie City
Anthony Haverkamp
Henry Dieleman
Pel-la
Simon H. Douwatra
Ella
Truck Firm Pays Widow Of Vos Five Thousand Dollars
An order approving resept ance of 5000 to Minnie M Vos administrator of J G Vos estate in full settlement of claims from a highway accident that killed Vos last October was signed by Judge J G Patterson in Mahaska district court. Bruce Motor Freight Inc and Bruce Transfer & Storage Co along with Charles Whitehead to pay the administratrix to secure a full release of claims against the defendants. Vos died October 24 1940 at Mahaska hospital after a crash on highway No 1630 east of Pella when his truck slowed to turn into a farm lot and was hit from behind by Whitehead’s semi truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie M. Vos
J. G. Vos
Mahaska County
Vos
J. G. Patterson
Mahaska District Court
al Bruce
Bruce Motor Freight Inc
Bruce Transfer & Storage Co
Charles Whitehead
Eight Seniors Honored By Zeta Sigma Mu Honorary
On Tuesday evening May 20 eight senior class members were initiated into Zeta Sigma Mu at a Jordan Fall banquet. Recipients Janet Klyn Gladya Kooy Mary Louise Renaud Mae Reynolds Alvina Ostendorf Virginia Van Gorp Roy Vander Kamp LeRoy Nixon were selected by the faculty for Leadership Living and Learning standards. Dr. William Vander Lugt delivered the main address on The Ideal and Practical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Sigma Mu
Jordan
Janet Klyn
Gladya Kooy
Mary Louise Renaud
Mae Reynolds
Alvina Os
Publisher and Editor William J Casey Dies at 79
Dean of Marion County editors William J Casey, publisher and editor of the Knoxville Express, died Friday after a long illness at age 79. He began in 1876 with the Marion County Democrat, became editor in 1884, and renamed the paper The Knoxville Express in 1890. Funeral was held in Knoxville. two sons survive, with another son a journalism professor in Oklahoma.
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William J. Casey
Knoxville Express
Marion County Democrat
Casey
Towa
Towa Press Association
Knoxville
James C
William D. Casey
the Express
John S. Casey
University of Oklahoma
Rabid Civet Cat Threatens Local Livestock Near Pella
Farmer northwest of Pella killed a civet cat after it attacked chickens and reportedly bit a calf. Calf treated and isolated. cat head to state authorities if it dies for rabies testing. Doctors warn of rabies danger, urge quarantine of queer acting animals and careful handling. No open season for rabies. risk seen year round.
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Pella
Grinnell
Notice of Probate of Will in Marion County Iowa
A probate notice from Knoxville Iowa announces a will of Flora A Roorda deceased on file with the Marion County District Court. A hearing to prove validity is set for 10:00 am on May 26, 1941 in Knoxville. Persons with objections must file before the hour of the hearing. J Rex Weddle Clerk of District Court Jack B Carpenter Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
District Court of Iowa
Marion County
Flora A. Roorda
J. Rex Weddle
Jack B. Carpenter
Court approves $1000 attorneys' fee in settlement case
A companion, Valentine Mathes of Pella, was not hurt in the driving incident. The court also approved payment of $1,000 from the estate to attorneys Van Zante and Klyn for extra costs in bringing about the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Mathes
Pella
van Zante and
Klyn
Oskaloosa Herald
Church Sermons and Services Schedule
At the Churches Baptist Church Rev P J Christensen pastor church school 9 30 morning worship 10 40 Rev Tunis Prins of Central College will deliver the sermon Sunday morning in the absence of the pastor B Y P U and evening service are dismissed in deference to the College program of the day A cordial welcome to all Second Reformed Church Rev R J Vanden Berg pastor 9 30 am Sunday school 10 45 am morning worship Baccalaureate services of Central College in our church The Rev Edward Tanis of Waupun Wis will deliver the message pm Evening worship The Jacob Prins former pastor of Second Church will deliver the message 2 00 pm Junior Worshipping and Whether in the Church Leland Van Ec
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
R. J. Vanden Berg
Central College
Edward Tanis
Waupun
Wis
Jacob Prins
Second Church
Leland van Ec
Second Chr Church sermon notes and catechism schedule
Rev M Monsma leads Sunday events at Second Christian Church with a sermon on Joel 2 28 32 and a catechism session at 2 00. The service outlines include a focus on God's message through the Book of Jonah and Sunday School at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Monsma
Joel
Zondag
God
Radio Sermonetee Sermon by Rev D Flietstra in Des Moines
Reverend D Flietstra of the Leigh ton Chr Ref church will speak on radio station KSO in Des Moines next Saturday morning at 10 45. The broadcast invites listeners to join in devotional reflection and church outreach through the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Flietstra
Leighton Chr
KSO
Des Moines
Ascension Day Services At Two Chr Ref Churches
Ascension Day services will be held today at the First and Second Christian Reformed churches. A Holland service at the Second church 2:00 PM, an English service at the First Church 7:30 PM. Pastor J Vander Ploeg presides with sermons in Dutch and English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vander Ploeg
Third Reformed Church Notice
Rev G Menning and Rev Gradus Vander Linden lead Sunday school at 7:30 with Rev Raymond Beckoring also listed for the service. The Holy Spirit of God is emphasized in the church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
G. Menning
Broadening Christian Horizons at First Reformed Church
Sunday services include 9:30 morning Sunday school and 10:45 worship with Rev A Haverkamp. A Holland service is at 2:00 p.m. and evening praise at 7:30 led by Rev Bernard J Mulder and Rev Gerrit J Rozeboom. Third Reformed Church noted in program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
A, Haverkamp
Peter
Bernard J. Mulder
D. D
the Intelligencer Leader
Holland
Third Reformed Church
Gerrit J. Rozeboom
Lansing
Ill
Panora Man Praises Tulip Festival Hospitality
A Panora Iowa poultry hatchery owner praises the Tulip Festival in Pella. He notes courteous shopkeepers, absence of high pressure sales, and no drunks. He compares favorably to Veishea at Iowa State College and writes as an admirer of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Frush
Panora
Jows
Pella
Iowa
Veishea
Iowa State College
M. D. Mills
Mills Poultry Farm and Hatchery
Mission Work Of Ref Church Going Forward
War conditions affect missions in China and Japan as reports praise progress of the Reformed Church of America. Many missionaries have left Japan. few remain in China. efforts in India and Arabia continue with minor war disruptions. Refugee aid tops $40,000 while cloth shipments to Allied refugees total over 3,000 tons. Church buildings rise and some churches become self supporting. Hope College fund reaches $120,000 toward a $250,000 goal. General Synod 135th meets in Holland Michigan June 6 with a pageant at Riverview Park to honor education and Hope College heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Foreign and
The
Reformed Church of America
Holland
Michigan
Far East
China
Japan
Kulansu
Amoy Harbor
Walter de Velder
India
Arabia
Iraq
Board of Domestic Missions
Southern Normal School
Brewton
Alabama
Andrew Brancho
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Reformed Church
Bergen Reformed Church
Jersey City
N. J
Mexico
San Francisco
United States
Kentucky
St. Thomas
V. I
Virgin Islands
Bruno Bruns
Hope College
Mich
General Synod” of the Reformed Church of America
Reformed Church and Synod
Riverview Park
Synod
E. D. Dimnest
Independents claim 1941 intramural softball title
The Independents, managed by Leroy Jackett, went undefeated to win the 1941 intramural softball championship, replacing 1940 champions the Sigmas. They defeated L. E. Phil 18-10, Chrestos 16-10, Sigmas 9-2, and Philos 12-4, with Wild Bill Slickers earning praise for a two-hit no-run game against Chrestos. Other standout players included Speed, Dickson, Mincer, and Braley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independents
Sigmas
Leroy Jackett
L. E. Phil
Chrestos 1610
Philos
Bill
Speed
Dickson
Mincer
Braley
College Board of Trustees to Meet Saturday
The College Board of Trustees will convene its 88th annual session Saturday at 9 o'clock. Chairman Rev. Menning will preside as trustees from fourteen states gather, with members listed from New Jersey to California including names from Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa among others.
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College Board of Trustees
Central College Board of Trustees
Rev. Menning
New York
New Jersey
Washington
California
John Y. Brock
D. D
Plainfield
M. J. Hoffman
New Brunswick
Leonard Bruam
Lawyersville
W. D. Brown
J. U H. Keuning
Dulce
New Mexico
Wm. Wolbrink
Westfield
North Dakota
H. Huenemann
Dell Rapids
South Dakota
G. Muyskens
Holland
Nebraska
Allen Redeker
Denver
Colo
Matt J. Duven
Adams
Nebr
Miinoisehoom
Lansingering
Berwyn
Eighth Grade Graduates of Lake Prairie Rural Schools
Eight boys and girls of Lake Prairie Township finish the work of the eighth grade. Graduates include Gradus Bensink Henry Bensink Margaret De Cook Joyce Den Adel Lois Eysink Harold Hoyveld Mary Lou Kamerick Clarald Sunkard. Students from Red Rock, Polk, Clay, and Brown townships also listed with names such as Eugene Den Hartog Clarence Menninga Gerdena Van Homert and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
Bensink Henry Arthur Bensink
Margaret de Cook
Joyce den Adel
Lois Eysink
Harold Hoyveld
Mary Lou Kamerick
Clarald Sunkard
Eugene den 'Hartog
Clarence Menninga
Gerdena van Homert
Ralph van Vliet
John Henry Vriezelaar
Wanda Youngkin
Red Rock
Colleen Alley
John Fales Billy Gene Karr
Robert Poston
Hubert Quick Polk
Brown
Wiliam de Vos
Josephine Hoekman
Clay Township
Fred Clark
Dean Crosby
Rena Demaria
Henrietta Rozeboom
Derina Vercellino
Bonwell stars for Central at Ia Loop Meet in Dubuque
Bonwell of Central College won the half mile in 2 07.1 and the mile in 4 34 at the Town Conference track meet in Dubuque to help Central place fifth with 16 1/2 points. Dubuque claimed the league crown with 53 1/2 points, followed by St Ambrose, Simpson, and Loras. Other Central placers included Thomas third in the 80 yard dash, De Wild third in the mile, Wilkins second in the high jump, Bainbridge second in the javelin, and Tatum second in the two mile. Ted Lupke set a new meet discus record for St. Ambrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Bonwell
Dubuque
Central College Thinelads
Simpson
St. Ambrose
Loras
Central
Western Union
Luther
Upper Iowa
Penn
Bonwell
Pete Thomas
Charles de Wild
Wilkins
Charles Bainbridge
Kenneth Tatum
Bainbridge
Tatum
Tram Cemetery Association to hold annual meeting
The Tram Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 1 30 o clock p m on Wednesday May 28 at the cemetery. The secretary notes a quip that the fellow who wins by a fluke loses sooner or later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tram Cemetery Association
The American Way Presented At Central College
Central College presents the Broadway hit The American Way on Saturday at Douwstra Chapel with a cast of fifty led by Melvin Redeker and Martha Childress. The play follows German immigrant Martin Gunther from 1896 to today, highlighting democracy’s resilience amid war, prosperity, and hardship with music by A A Rockwell and performances by two bands and two orchestras. Reserved seats are sold at Tusseling's Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwstra Chapel
Central College
America
Kaufman and
Hart
Sory
United States
Martin Gunther
Melvin Redeker
Martha Childress
Gunther
Virginia van Gorp
Don Swartwout
Lisa
Karl
Sam Brockton
Art Grull
Winifred
Jean Jongejan
Anna
Geraldine Goodell
A. A. Rockwell
Walter Wincheli
Jean
Tusseling
Van Gorps announce Dec oration Day picnic at West Park
The Van Gorps remind the public of the annual picnic to be held at West Park in Pella on Decoration Day at 11 a.m. Attendees are asked to bring lunch and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Gorps
West Park
Pella
Vesper Service Held at Central Chapel Sunday
Central College invites the public to a 4:00 p.m. Sunday vesper service in Douwstra Chapel during Commencement days. The program features choir and girls' trio, piano, timbales, trombone, scripture readings, poetry, and prayer led by Augusta Nicuwsma of Strasburg ND and Wilbur Ivins of Feasterville PA, presidents of YWCA and YMCA respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Douwstra Chapel
Matimba
Augusta Nicuwsma
Strasburg
North Dakota
Wilebur Ivins
Feasterville
Penn
Y. M. C.A. Central College
Luxuries Breed Laziness and Its Risks
Short aphorism noting that indulgence can erode discipline and lead to failure, contrasting comforts with effort and success.
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J. Mulder
REF
Church Synod
Panora Man
M. Myrton Shelley
Charles D. Coleman
Albert Casavant
E. J. Buteke
Lake Prairie
BPS
van den Berg Electric and Paint Co
Sinclair Gas
Kersbergen
Sinclair
Main and
Oskaloosa
Batiste
Twinkle Toe Dimity
WM. Anderson Zepher Gingham
England
Pues
Enya
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