Roll Call Red Cross Drive Planned Next Week
The fourth annual Red Cross Roll Call is set for November 11 to 25 with a one week local phase starting Sunday November 14. Members renewing will support another year and new participants may join to boost the Pella chapter’s size and impact in mercy work.
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Red Society
Ign
Red
Croda
Pella
Red ‘Cross
Dts
Red Cross Society
Pei
Cross
Red Cross
C. Van.Zante
Casper Lautenbach and Elizabeth De Reus Unite
Casper Lautenbach and Elizabeth De Reus were united in a wedding ceremony. The couple exchanged vows at their home in March, with a small gathering and family attendance.
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Casper ‘Lautenbach
Eliza
Beth, de Reus
Mar
Dred
Rapin
Lautheir
Sunday school conference at Pella to entertain visitors
The Sunday program centers on the county order conference at Second Reformed church with meetings mostly private except Monday night open to all. Central College Glee Club and local musicians perform at various sessions. Recreation at College Athletic Field Monday 4 15 pm with the college band. Conference begins with a breakfast Monday morning and ends with a banquet Tuesday evening.
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Order of the County
Pella
Central College Glee ‘Club
Lake Prairie Hogs Sell Well at Star Auto Sale
A sale of purebred Spotted Poland Chinas at Star Auto Garage Thursday drew a large crowd. Prices ranged high with buyers from across the state and beyond, including W. H. C. Of Mason City and Gilmer Bros. of Mason City paying 360 dollars each. Highest prices reached 360 dollars for hogs, while numerous buyers such as Ryke Bros and Gerrit De Vries placed multiple bids. Organizers thanked Star Auto and Kuyper Lumber for their support, and Van Baale expressed satisfaction with the turnout and market interest.
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Poland
Star Auto Garage
Thurgday
van Baale
Gerrit de Vries
W. H.C
Gilmer Bros
Mason City
Ty Cc. L. Burkett
Minburn
Meredith Hog
Central Loses Rough Football Game to Simpson
Central College suffered a very rough football defeat to Simpson College Friday. key players Vander Wal and Ottipoby were injured early and left the field. Borgman and Ver Ploeg also sustained injuries. Simpson held a 26 to 0 halftime lead with two first quarter touchdowns and three points in the last quarter, while Central players struggled with pep and injuries.
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Betwee Central College
Simpson College
Dom
Ray Vander Wal
Chief Ottipoby
Simpson
Vander Wal
Borgman
Ralph ‘Ver Ploeg
Sim
Roigh
Cars
Miscellaneous Shower For Miss De Haan Before Marriage
Misa Ruth De Haan daughter of Rev and Mrs J De Haan received a miscellaneous shower at their home Wednesday evening last week in anticipation of her approaching marriage. About forty friends attended making a very pleasant evening and leaving many beautiful and useful presents.
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Misa Ruth de Haan
J. de Haan
School Board Meething Debates Religious Instruction Credit
City ministers met with the school board to seek formal plan allowing pupils to be excused during the week for religious instruction with graduation credit for the work. Details not yet settled. the matter will be considered at a future meeting.
City council adjourns to Friday after precinct vote delay
A Tuesday meeting was postponed to Friday as a precinct election board used the chamber for ballot counting. Bills totaling 6156 82 were approved, and the treasurer reported 12325 70 on hand. Streets progress includes one third rough grading, 4500 feet curb and gutter, 68000 square yards concrete laid or to lay, with brick work underway for six blocks. A proposed Energy Fuel Co scale in Hast First street was opposed by nearby property owners. A new feed water pump was ordered for the city water plant. The water rate ordinance was repealed and a new one to be issued.
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Energy Fuel ‘Company
Hast First Street
Ong
Stoddard
Blunk
Washington
West Flint Street
Central College Gym Work Stopped Over Funds Plea
The Central College executive committee ordered a halt to construction on the chapel auditorium and gymnasium last Friday morning until funds are available. The move, regretted by supporters, aims to avoid disaster while nearly 100 students rely on Christian education. The college’s future depends on raising $18,000 to continue, with community leaders urging local backing.
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Central’ College
America
Pella
Coll
Central College
Federal Life manager visits Chicago firm
Ross L. Bunting division manager of Federal Life Insurance Company of Chicago paid a brief visit Monday to B Holle brands. He aimed to meet as many policy holders as possible before year end and planned to introduce a new noncancelable policy contract and health insurance by year’s start. The current old age life policy would also be updated to the latest noncancelable form.
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Ross L. Bunting
Federal Life Insurance Company
Chicago
B. Hollebrands
Federal
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Ed Federal
Delaware County Bandits Back in Jail After Train Escape Attempt
Marshal C W Dennis reports a clipping from Delaware Ohio detailing the bandits captured by him. The men allegedly tried to set a train on fire and harass passengers during the trip to Ohio. They were jailed on multiple counts including attempted murder with bail set at 20000, awaiting arraignment. A Chicago detective identified one man and warned of further testimony if needed. Dennis may be called as a witness at their trial.
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C. W. ‘Dennis
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Ohio
Chicago
Marshal Dennis
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County Y M C A Work Under Way
County Y M C A activity listed across Marion County with Hi Y and Jr Hi Y groups forming or organizing. Ex-service men in Marion County seek Y funds, 22 applications for National War Work Council scholarships with 9 granted totaling about 500 dollars. Upcoming events include Older Boys and Girls Conference at Pella on 15th and 16th and Marion County Y M C A convention at Knoxville on the 23rd.
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National War Work Council of the
Pella
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Marion County Young, Mé
Knoxville
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Bussey Organization
George Simpson
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