Local News Highlights From Pella Area and Surroundings
Reports from Pella Iowa and nearby towns cover community notices including club meetings, visits, and social events. Anne Van Houweling of Plainview cites heavy fall rain while local homes welcome guests from Des Moines and Monore. A Hallowe en party near Pella delights youths with stunts and treats as floral ads promote carnations at De Jong s Floral House.
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Anne van Houweling
Plainview
Texas
Iowa
Wagaman 31st Anniversary Big Prairie City Family Reunion
Mr and Mrs P D Wagaman of Prairie City celebrated their 31st anniversary at daughter Mrs John Braathart’s home in Pella joining 32 relatives for a four course dinner. Guests included Dena Vander Pol Ada Kemkes and others from Des Moines Fairfield and Los Angeles with toastmaster J G Vander Pol. The couple married in Pella with Rev George Sharpley and spent most of their life in Prairie City. Chronicle offers congratulations and best wishes for many more anniversaries.
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P. D. Wagaman
Prairie City
John Braathart
Oskaloosa Street
Pella
Braashart
Dena Vander Pol
Wagaman
Ada Kempkes
Anna Poole
Los Angeles
J. Maasdam
Marie
Fairfield
J. G. Vander Pol
Betty Jane
Des Moines
Ralph Woods
Colfax
David Wagam
George Sharpley
Second Reformed Church
Lynnville
the Chronicle
Miss Lang Speaks to Y W C A Girls
The Y W C A girls received Miss Lang, secretary of the Young Women's Board of Domestic Missions, for a talk on Consecration and Service. She urged a three fold duty to look pray and go, stressing surrender of will to God and that Christ strengthens all who serve.
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Miss Lang
Y. W
Central Bay
Christ
Paul
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College Notes from Friday Chapel and Campus Events
Rev Mr Bird led chapel Friday morning sharing strong thoughts while Mr Wagner photographed the service. A dozen boys attended a Sunnyside stag with Barrel o Tea and Limburger Cheese sandwiches. Fred Van Doorninck strains a fractured right hand but can use the left. classmates aren’t worried. An At Home hosted by Prof and Mrs Liggett drew many students and friends, with Mrs Liggett praised for brewing cider. Mrs Pietenpol and others assisted. Monday chapel featured Mr Shallcross speaking on Near East conditions. Freshman Green Caps and 2s appear. we all wish we were freshmen. Nick Gasselink celebrated his 21st birthday with cake. The Boy Glee Club enjoyed Chocolate Creams in Nick’s honor. Last Friday, the Ladies Reading Circle hosted husbands and friends for a Grand Opera discussion on Il Trovatore with talks and selections by Mrs Rhynsburger and Mrs Liggett. A Thursday dinner at the Gaass home featured Mrs Hoffman and Mrs Gaass. Albert Vander Ploeg visited in Oskaloosa Saturday. Frank Brower showed a new suit. Wednesday was Music Morning at chapel with Edna Vande Meer playing Raff. Cornelia.
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Mr. Bird
Reading Circle
G. G. Gaass
H. J. Rhynsburger
Hupmobile Ad Promises Clear Car Value Later
An advertisement claims buying a Hupmobile removes guesswork about future resale value, promising predictable worth in 30 days or five years. The copy positions the car as a safe investment with stable depreciation.
Duck Coats and Covert Waterproof Coats on sale
M Vander Linden offers Duck Coats and Covert Waterproof Coats at 2.00 3.00 and 4.00 values selling out quickly as long as stock lasts.
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M. Vander Linden
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L. Popma’s
Oskaloosa
Doll’s Restaurant
Women's Federated Club
John Blommers
George Gaass
Rolla Taylor
A. N. Vander Linden
Pleasantville
Methodist Church
John Akkerman
Monroe
Mrs. C. de Haas
Otley
de Jong
N. Main St
John Vande Voort
Eest
Mrs. L. Beerends
John den Berger
H. S. Keables
Runnells
W. J. Roorda
Luelia Helmke
Ruby
Casey
Ed Lyons
H. H. Sadler
Dorothy Johnston
de Wit Bros
Frank le Cocq
Lynden, Wash
Bert Weyers
W. G. Vander Ploeg of
Knoxvillle
Mrs
J. M. Cox
Paul Renaud
Hattie Vander Meulen
H. L. Renaud
Gambell
F. H. Webster
Algona
Towa
Gertrude Firth
Grace Lewis
Webster
Muscatine
Chandler Lundy
New Sharon
Ed Sheehy
Mokma
Wollenhaupt
Boys’ Glee Club
H. E. Anderson
Eleanor Thompson
the Book Shop
Jno
J. van Dyke
Hudson
Haynes
Pella Motor Co
College
Fred van Doorninck
Fred
Mrs. Liggett
Liggett
Pietenpol
H. Rhynsburger
Miss van Nimwegan
Mr. Shallcross
Near East
Nicholas Gasselink
Boy Glee Club
Nick
Albert Vander Ploeg
Frank Brower
Edna Vande Meer
Raff
Cornelia
Hupmobile
Rexall
Smith Shipley
Reliable
Oskaloosa, Iowa
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