College Notes Highlights From Week At YW College
The YW girls hosted a cream puff sale after chapel. Five weeks to Christmas urges early lessons. Mr. Sadler gives alternate Thursday piano recitals. pupils Nebye Van Pearsum Minnie Van Roekel Lillian Payne Marion Frush and Leonora Ballengee performed pieces. Boys enjoyed a trip to Mt Pleasant. former coach Kettering visited Pella. First Reformed choir quartette Calvi Bosch Ralph Vander Pal Herman Harmelink Pedro De Jong performed at Sully. Ladies Auxiliary runs a cooking school Tue Wed Thu. Week of Prayer December 1 to 6 with daily chapel 11 to 12 featuring speakers and music. Mr Wilson will visit for three days next week with Y M and Y W. Thanksgiving chapel services Wed with program Hymn God of Mercy Scripture Rev Geo Derbyshire Anthem Prayer of Thanksgiving Boys Glee Club Address Hymn Let Us with Glad Some Mind Praise Ye the Father. Bertha Te Selle violin solo at chapel. Bob Byers sang bass. Edna Vande Meer is High School voice teacher. The Philos are holding initiation this week.
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God of Mercy
Geo. M. Derbyshire
Bertha Te Selle
Bob Byers
Edna Vande Meer
Jubilee Day Financial Drive Results Reported
The Jubilee Campaign for Amoy High School funds lists 1st Reformed Church at 350.20, 2nd at 345.36, 3rd at 126.60, and individual gifts of 20.00, with some pledges unpaid. Six country districts have reported so far, and the committee asks canvassers to report within a week to Mrs. G. S. Baron, noting others missed at home in town who should contribute to Mrs.
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Amoy High School
1St Reformed Church
2Nd Reformed Church
3Rd Reformed Church
G. S. Baron
Pella
Publicity Com Calls for Immediate Help
Baron urges action for the cause of Christ and volunteers to assist without delay. Complete results to be published later by Local Publicity Com.
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Christ
Boy Burglar Captured After Sensational Escape
Julian Hockenberry, the boy who robbed Van Zante Bros. hardware and was captured in Des Moines, escapes from an Industrial School officer at Eldora after being returned there by Marion County authorities. He later vanished in a stolen car, was reportedly recaptured in Illinois, and questions arise over parole and lax law enforcement.
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Julian Hockenberry
van Zante Bros
Des Moines
Eldora
Marion County
Clarke
Hockenberry
Illinois
Pella
The Eagle won as American emblem in early history
Benjamin Franklin opposed the eagle as a national symbol, preferring the turkey for its native American associations and courage. He called the eagle a thief and a coward, yet the eagle ultimately won as the emblem.
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Benjamin Franklin
Julius Caesar
Franklin
America
Calhouns and friends visit Chicago from Iowa
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Calhoun of Pella and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stone of Bucknell Iowa left for Chicago on Tuesday of last week. They stopped in Muscatine that evening to visit Mrs. L. A. Eysink and continued to Chicago for several days visiting relatives. They returned to Pella Tuesday evening of this week and again stopped in Muscatine on the way home with Miss Anna Eysink joining them for a visit with local friends.
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Fred Calhoun
Pella
Tom Stone
Bucknell
Iowa
Chicago
Muscatine
L. A. Eysink
Anna Eysink
Community Mass Meeting on Prohibition Policy
Dr. George Morrow a renowned minister will speak at a World League against Alcoholism event at 3 45 p m Sunday Nov 23 at Second Reformed church. He will share the latest progress of prohibition in America and worldwide stressing the importance of law enforcement as the key issue for the nation.
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George Morrow
World League Against Alcoholism
Second Reformed Church
Morrow
America
Commerce Club Holds Supper in Chamber of Commerce
The chamber of commerce held the first of six suppers with 60 to 70 members attending. Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner led the committee. The American Legion Auxiliary served a dainty supper at the Memorial building. Rev. George M. Derbyshire spoke on The Importance of Me in My Community, stressing education religion law and public opinion as community forces. An orchestra provided music during the meal.
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Chamber of Commerce
Carl Aschenbrenner
Memorial Building
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Auxiliary
George M. Derbyshire
Baptist Church
Derbyshire
Pella
All Hail Basketball Supplies Featured at The Book Shop
A bookstore promotes a complete supply of basketball suits in all colors and patterns with plains and stripes as the football season ends on November 27.
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THE
Near Fire Threat at Pella Home for the Aged
A resident left a red hot electric iron on an ironing board in a room at the Home for the Aged in Pella. The board cover burned through before others detected the blaze. No injuries reported. Fire officials said the incident was discovered just in time to prevent a serious fire.
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Pella
Fire Ends Quickly at Home as Flames Rise Upright
A small fire erupted inside a residence but was extinguished without difficulty. Firefighters contained the blaze as residents in the home were unharmed and resumed normal activities after the incident.
Night avoidance averts potential disaster
The report notes relief that the incident did not occur at night when discovery could have come too late to prevent extensive damage. No injuries are reported and authorities advise continued vigilance.
Buck's phonograph stove heats whole house with coal savings
Van Zante Bros advertise a Buck’s phonograph stove promising to heat the entire home while using no more coal than current consumption. The item emphasizes energy efficiency and household warmth in a single, compact advertisement.
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van Zante Bros
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Y. W
Sadler
Nebye van Pearsum
Minnie van Roekel
Lillian Payne
Marion Frush
Leonora Ballengee
Mt. Pleasant
Kettering
First Reformed Choir
Reformed Church
Sully
Calvin Bosch
Ralph Vander Pal
Herman Harmelink
Pedro de Jong
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Jake Sessler
Florence Grandin
Town Wesleyan
Mr. Wilson
Y. M
Philos
Fred Calhouns
Commerce Club
F. R. Gambell
Pella Dress Club
F. A. Gilbert
Klyn & de Winter
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