Cyrenus Cole Laid To Rest Saturday Afternoon
Simple rites marked Cyrenus Cole’s burial in Pella following his birth city customs. Attended by family, Cedar Rapids colleagues, and out-of-town relatives, tributes praised his Christian character, humility, and love of nature, music, and literature, with readings from the Bible and a note from W. R. Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. Cole
Columbus Street
Gyrenus Cole
Mr. Cole
J. H. Cole
Miller
South Dakota
C. N. Cole
Pella
Francis A. Cole
Washington D. C
Burton Fuller
Edgar Wiggs
Quebec
Canada
Henrietta Cole
Ottumwa
Marie Lautenbach
Dvorak
Fisher
J. Lubbers
Centr College
Cole
B. F. Wick
Cedar Rapids
W. R. Boyd
Boyd
Lubbers
Paul J. Christensen
Pella Baptist Church
First Reformed Church
Cule
Harry O. Viersen
Louis F. Boussuet
H. H. Sadler
S. Bert Baron
C. Kuyper
Arie Bogaard
I. J. Lubbers
Central College
Proclamation urged Red Cross support during Armistice period
In a November 11 1939 White House proclamation Franklin D Roosevelt urges Americans to support the American Red Cross during its annual membership roll call from Armistice Day to November 30. He notes the Red Cross role in relief, disaster response, disease combat, highway safety, youth training, and overseas aid amid ongoing war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
American Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Europe
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pelf Christmas Cards Sent From Holland by Rolscreen
The Rolscreen Company plans a unique 1939 Christmas card printed in Haarlem Netherlands by Grafsche Inrichting N.V. and mailed to 15 000 architectural and building industry friends. General Manager P H Kuyper notes the card derives from James Russell Lowell’s lines on sharing gifts and features a Nowell Ward photograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Kuyper
Haarlem
Netherlands
John Erische de En
Nowell Ward
Holland
Pella
Iowa
Rolseveen Company
Students Take Interest in Intl Relations Club at Central College
Central college hosts the International Relations Club guided by Dr. Laura M. Nanes. The nationwide network of 806 clubs, under Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, meets to discuss international relations nonproactively. Earl P. Leslie serves as local president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura M. Nanés
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Canal Zone
China
Japan
Siam
Iran
Canada
British Isles
Central America
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Earl P. Leslie
Avoca
Grinnell
Central College
Poland
Europe
Raymond Buell
Denmark
Peter Manniche
Axel Wenner-Gren
Brown, Hodges
Roucek
Gilber Murray
Julia E. Johnson
Thanksgiving Cheer In A World Of Gratitude And Turkey
A festive reflection on progress and gratitude praising the first Thanksgiving feast and the turkey as a centerpiece. Wishing readers a very pleasant holiday and a warm sense of community.
Horse Breeders Meet at Dr Ver Ploeg Office in Pella
A horse breeders group gathered Tuesday evening November 14 at Dr W C Ver Ploeg's office in Pella to discuss the current horse situation colt clubs and the annual horse show. The next meeting is set for November 28 at the same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ver Ploeg
Pella
Central Upsets Parsons In 2% To 13 Football Thriller
Central's aggressive offense dominated Parsons on Central field. Central rushed for 267 yards to Parsons 99, earned 23 first downs to 11, and won 2% to 13 as Omar Ray and Ed Davis led passes and a late defensive interception by Bob Menning sealed the upset. Ray, last game, starred on defense and in kicking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Parsons
Ray Tennant
Bob Menning
Omar Ray
Miller
Earl Leslie
Braley
Ray
Menning
Tennant
Ed Davis
Don Davis
Omar
Husked Corn For Wm Brand November 14
On Tuesday afternoon November 14 a group of twenty seven neighbors friends and relatives shucked corn for Wm P Brand of Oskaloosa. Participants listed include C R Van Heukelom Gerrit Hasselman John Vander Beek Andrew Bogaards and many others. Lunch was served by Mrs C R Van Heukelem and others. Mr and Mrs Brand appreciated the help as he had not yet regained full strength after a summer hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. van Heukelom
Gerrit Hasselman
Wm. P. Brand
Oskaloosa
C. R. van Heukelem
Gerrit“ Hasselman
John Vander Beek
Andrew Bogaards
Wm. Kruseman
Harry Dusenberg
Charley Hartman
Harold Hartman
C. Spain
Glen
Corn Husked On Blom Farm Near Pella
Neighbors helped husk and crib corn at the Blom farm five miles southeast of Pella on Tuesday afternoon November 14 due to Henry Blom nursing his ill sister Henrietta. A large group of named workers and planners assisted, with lunch served by several Blom and Vos household members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Henry Blom
Blom
Pella
Martin Klein
de Klein
Workers van Maaren
Wm. van Es Rempe
Ernest de D Klein
Otto Ver Meer
Gerald van Dusseldorp
Pete du Pree
Plan to Boost Band Uniform Fund With Magazine Subscriptions
A Parents' Music Club committee approves a magazine subscription drive to raise funds for band uniforms. Students will sell or renew subscriptions, with a local organization receiving a liberal commission. An assembly on Tuesday November 28 at the high school will outline the plan and feature a guest from a major publishing company. The top seller for both boys and girls will win a wrist watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents’ Music Club
Board of Education
America
Portable radio theft at Gamble store ends with return plan
Last weekend a thief took a portable radio from Gamble store. Workers chose not to pursue charges and asked the offender to return the set to the front rear door soon to avoid trouble for the family involved. no further action will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Pacts That Conceal Truth Backfire, Bowden Warns
Sir Harold Bowden warns that secretly negotiated pacts lacking frankness tend to betray those who trust them, urging openness and integrity in diplomacy and alliance making to prevent future harm and distrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Harold Bowden
Sandven Urges Self-Control at YMCA Meeting
Professor Sandven spoke at a YMCA gathering on Thursday urging self-control as the first requisite of a gentleman. He stressed restraint in sports, dining, skating, studies, play, amusements, attire, and the college newspaper, citing Emily Post on proper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ray
Sandven
Y. M
Emily Post
Motion Picture Projector in New Chapel
Central college announces purchase of a sixteen millimeter motion picture projector for the new chapel auditorium. It can run with or without sound and includes two amplifiers and a microphone for live explanations. Professors Prins and Evers have already used it in classes. Educational pictures to be shown aim to clarify scientific theories rather than entertainment. The Texas highway department spends about 35 million dollars yearly, operates on a cash basis, employs 8,500 workers and maintains 22,170 miles of highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Bay Central College
Prins
Evers
Nll
Texas Highway Department
Mainain
First Reformed Sale Promises Pillow Slips and Lunches
The League for Service of First Reformed church will hold its annual sale featuring pillow slips and aprons plus lunches on Saturday November 25. The event will take place in the Boertje Building at South Side Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League For Service of First Reformed Church
Boertje Building
South Side Square
Thankful Note From Van Ryswyk Family
Mr and Mrs Arie Van Ryswyk and children express deep gratitude to friends and neighbors who husked corn and brought meals during Mrs Van Ryswyk illness and hospital stay. They thank all for kind deeds and heartfelt appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Ryswyk
Arie van Ryswyk
Eight Seniors Play Final Game in Dramatic Finish
The team honored eight seniors in their last home appearance as they sealed a memorable victory with a crucial extra point.
Aschenbrenner Addresses Rotary on Medicine
Dr. Aschenbrenner spoke to the Pella Rotary last Thursday outlining his medical field journey from horse and buggy days to modern transport. He noted medicine has made many strides and not yet finished. The next two Rotary meetings will be moved to Wednesday noon due to Thanksgiving holidays. Dr. Paul Harrison is slated to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aschenbrenner
Rotary
Doe
Pella Rotary
Paul Harrison
Penney Toyland Opens Friday Morning
Penney stores will open Toyland Friday morning November 24 with bright colored toys and Christmas gifts on display for children and elders. The display includes tree decorations with electric lights, tinsel and baubles, cards and greetings, cedar chests, dolls and doll cabs, sleds wagons electric trains flashlights cars and trucks and many games. Early shoppers may choose from the entire stock. bring the children to Penney's this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penney
Penney’s
Public sale dates for area estates and farms
Public sale dates listed for multiple estates near Pella Sully Killduff and Galesburg. Nov 28 John Klein and Henry Klein estate three percent miles west of Pella. Nov 29 Jap De Cook seven miles northeast of Pella and four miles west of Peoria. Dec 6 Bert De Jong and Frank Andreas four and a half miles west of Sully two and a half miles south of Killduff and two and a half miles northeast of Galesburg. Jan 8 Doedyns Dairy Farm one mile northwest of Pella. Jan 10 Peter De Heus one mile east and one mile south of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Klein
Henry G. Klein
Pella
Jap de Cook
N. E
Peoria
Bert de Jong
Frank Andreas
Sully
Killduff
Galesburg
Doedyns
Peter de Heus
Memorial Chapel Honors Cyrenus Cole Statesman Author
A memorial chapel paid tribute to Cyrenus Cole who died November 15. Professor Bobbitt read from Isaiah and announced three piano numbers by Miss Street. Dr. Lubbers recalled his contact with Cole and praised his book Blackhawk as Central College notes his greatness as a statesman and author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrenus Cole
Bobbitt
Isaiah
Miss Street
Bach
Chopin
Brahms
Central College
Pella
Cent
Dr. Lubbers
Mr. Cole
Cole
Central
Not a Flaw in the Program at C of C Meeting
At a C of C meeting in Pella a banquet followed by a lively program delighted attendees. Nearly 147 plates were sold, with Legion Auxiliary serving and the crowd enjoying performances by local artists and guest Luther Hill of Iowa Broadcasting Co. Dale Morgan hosted, Miss Eileen Grinnell and Dick Hyde performed, and Tommy Thompson drew laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bussmen
The
Legion Auxiliary
Harry Sixsmith
Chamber
KSO
Luther Hill
Iowa Broadcasting Co
Pella
Dale Morgan
Tulip Time
Eileen Grinnell
Billy Baldwin
Dick Hyde
Hyde
Baldwin
Tommy Thompson
Algonda van Wely
Monroe
Charley F. Dykstra
Des Moines
Charley
Thanksgiving Colors Display Prompted Across Public Life
A call to honor early patriots and the Thanksgiving custom urges the display of the National Colors on public buildings homes and business places on the occasion.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Friends and Associates
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Pelf
INT. Relations
Laura Nanes
Leslie
I. R. Club
Turkey
Trimmin
Tomers
Dr. W. Ver Ploeg
Wm. Brand
Will Blom
Leonard Blom
Donald Vos
Wm. van Maaren
Y.M
New Chapel
C. Aschenbrenner
Penney Toyland
Sook Luther Hill
George Wilson
United States of America
Town
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