Women of the Reform Church Gather Here in Pella
A large crowd assembled in Pella for a full day conference of the Mission Union of the Reformed church. Mrs. H W Pietenpol opened with a talk on the Women’s Board of Foreign Missions followed by a forum led by Mrs. Nellie Beckering. The afternoon featured Mrs J E Graham on Domestic Missions and two talks on foreign missions by Mrs T Bosch on China and Rev J R Kempers on Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Reformed Church
Mission Union
T. H. Liggett
H. W. Pietenpol
Women's Board of Foreign Missions
Nellie Beckering
Third Reformed Church
J. E. Graham
Women’s Board of Domestic Missions
T. Bosch
China
J. R. Kempers
Mexico
Burial Vault Demonstration At Wormhoudt Funeral Home
The Wormhoudt Funeral Home will test a Seal Tite Steel Burial Vault on Saturday afternoon October 16. Made by Embalming Burial Case Co of Burlington Iowa the vault uses asphalt to seal its interior making it moisture proof. Moisture absorbing articles will be placed inside for demonstration and the public is invited. The event will be on the north side of the Wormhoudt & Son Furniture Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormhoudt Funeral Home
Embalming Burial Case Co
Burlington
Iowa
Wormhoudt & Son
Rev De Jong to Speak on Des Moines Radio Saturday
The Rev F De Jong pastor of the First Christian Reformed church will talk over KSO Des Moines during the devotional hour at 10 15 Saturday morning. Be sure to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. de Jong
First Christian Reformed Church
KSO
Des Moines
Former College Students Visit Pella Relations Highlight
Mrs. B. B. Griffith of Harlan Iowa and her sister Mrs. Fannie Griffith of Walnut Iowa toured Pella last week. They studied local progress and beauty and recalled school days at Central University. Mrs. Griffith, once Lucius Long in girlhood, led P E O sisterhood chapters and served as Iowa State President and P E O Record chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Griffith
Harlan
Iowa
Fannie Griffith
Walnut
Pella
Central University
Lucius Long
P. E. 0. Record
Large Ear of Corn Grown on Sandridge Near Pella
A. G. Van Zee of South Main Street submitted a remarkable ear of corn weighing one and a half pounds. Grown by the Van Haaften brothers Louis and Arie on their Sandridge farm seven miles north of Pella, the specimen is on display at the Chronicle office window.
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A. G. van Zee
South Main St
van Haaften
Louis and
Arie
Sandridge
Pella
Chronicle
Corn Planted July 3 Turns Out Very Good
The Pella National Bank displays three cars of fine corn raised on the Cecil Vander Molen farm near Peoria, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vos. Planted as late as July 3, the corn reached good size and appears very healthy with large, well filled ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella National Bank
Cecil Vander Molen
Peoria
Peter Vos
Dr Martin's Well Equipped Belle Plaine Office
Dr R M Martin located at 600 Washing street Belle Plaine runs a well equipped chiropractic office. The practice includes an extensive array of equipment and a neuro anatomic x ray system to locate physical disorders. He trained at Herman Institute Philadelphia and National College Chicago before returning to Belle Plaine. He has practiced across Hollywood Davenport and Zella ae Max, with a period as physical director at Central College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Martin
Washing‘street
Ad. Peters
Belle Plaine
Martin
Hollywood
Calif
Pella
Henry
Davenport
Zella
City Council Opens Bids But Does Not Act
Engineer C M Stanley presented recommendations on the municipal light plant bids at a Tuesday meeting. Council deferred action to the next session, planning to accept or reject bids then. Stanley urged doing all necessary work now to boost efficiency and reduce hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Stanley
Stanley
Council
Christian Ref’d Churches Hold A Missionary Meet
The First Christian Reformed church hosted a district missionary conference last Thursday with large turnout. Mrs. Smith and her husband spoke on African missions, urging broader support, followed by an evening trio of Mrs. Ver Meer, Mrs. Van Sant, and Mrs. De Cook. The event lifted attendees spiritually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
Smith
Africa
Gysbert Ver Meer
William van Sant
Tone de Cook
Otley Teacher Demonstrates Reading Instruction
Miss Doris Lee of Otley School demonstrated Primary Reading at a county teachers meeting on September 25. She showed her beginners and explained aids used and the order of teaching that helped this group. This event began a series of professional meetings led by County Superintendent J F Tracy to improve rural school instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Lee
Otley
Bologna Enjoyed By Grand Master Of Masons
Mr. Harry Palmer, Grand Master of Masons in Town, writes that his family and the entire neighborhood enjoyed the big ring of bologna Klaus Intveld made for him. He pronounces it the best ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Palmer
Masons
Town
Bologna
Klaus Intveld
Building An Investment Promotes Home Construction
A call to start building to invest in lumber brick and mortar as a future store of value. The editor urges choosing a desirable lot, tearing down old structures if needed, and coordinating with material dealers to plan new homes amid favorable weather and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chronicle
Adams Evening rehearsal sparks laughs at Legion Hall
Alida Van Niewaal reviews the rehearsal of Adams Evening at Legion Hall. Martin Heerema stars as Adam with Leila Wilkins as his wife and Lydia Vander Linden as Mrs Bean. The cast includes Elva Mae Heerema, Ralph Grundman, Elmer Wormhoudt, and Louise Van Hemert. Three performances are set for October 13 to 15 with 26 cent tickets. sales support Campfire Girls and Junior Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva May Heerema
Gertie
Leila Wilkins
Anna
Martin Heerema
Adam
Fred Dekker
Casper
Ralph Grundman
Mr. Cokes
Dorothy Bean
Mrs. Cokes
Louise van Hemert
Rosita
H. O. Wormhoudt
Dr. Fragoni
Lydia Vander Linden
Mrs. Bean
Jean Kuyper
Elmer
Adams
Van
Legion Hall
Sixsm
Martin Kene
Fred Dekk
Elva Mae Heerema
Elva May
Almos
Mrs Bean
Pella
Referlon
Maggie
Wormhoudt
Campfire Girls
Girl Scouts
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Pella High Band to Lead Pleasantville Homecoming Parade
The Pella high school band in Dutch dress will head the annual Homecoming Parade in Pleasantville this Saturday, October. The Commercial Club and school group organize the event, with free watermelon for attendees. Parade starts 1 30 PM, football game at 3 PM led by Mr Ruby and his musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pleasantville
Mr. Ruby
Farmers Union Locker System To Be Explained At Meeting
The Farmers Union store will explain a new locker refrigeration system that keeps meats fruits and vegetables fresh for months. Attendees will learn how the system claims to maintain freshness for holidays and beyond with low rental costs and high economy. The meeting is scheduled for Friday evening and the ad in this issue invites participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
School Heads Conference to Be This Week
The 24th annual state superintendents conference is set at the University of Iowa this Thursday and Friday. Activities include visits to experimental schools, lectures by Dr Paul Monroe and Newton Edwards, and a Friday session chaired by Delbert Oberfer on curriculum by education. Local superintendent C Buerkens plans to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Paul Monroe
Teachers College
Columbia University
Newton Edwards
University of Chicago
W.W. Thielsen
Bake Sale at Mont Market by Golden Rule Church
The Golden Rule Baptist Sunday School will hold a bake sale at Mont Market on Saturday, September 9, starting at 10 o'clock. Proceeds support church activities.
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Mont Market
Noted Organist To Play for Pella
James Robert Gillette and his Chamber Orchestra will perform at the Pella Central College Lyceum Course in the high school auditorium on October 16 at 7 30 PM. The 10 person ensemble features the electric organ with Gillette as soloist. Tickets: season $1.50, single 40 cents. tickets at Tusseling Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ert
Gillette
Chamber Orchestra
Tusseling Shoe Store
Yanks Crush Giants In Openers At Yankee Stadium
The New York Yankees beat the New York Giants 8 to 1 in the first game of the series at Yankee Stadium. Carl Hubbell dominated until the sixth inning, when Murderers Row exploded for several runs. Lefty Gomez pitched well, scattering hits and yielding only one run as a pitchers duel turned decisive in the sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium
New York Giants
Carl Owen Hubbell
Giants
Lefty Gomez
Yanks
Iowans in Calif. Birthday and Anniversary Letter
A Los Angeles subscriber sends a list of Iowans with birthdays or upcoming anniversaries. The feature invites other readers to submit dates, saying they aim to compile a complete record for future congratulation.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Steamer Lydia Disaster Kills Thirty in Danube Collision
A Danube river tragedy left thirty dead after a boiler explosion aboard the Lydia following a collision with freighter Cernavoda. Many women and children perished Saturday night, with only four survivors. Rescue efforts recorded limited success.
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Lydia
Cernavoda
Romania
Danube
Tulip Bulbs Going Fast at Pella Tulip Store
Tulip bulbs are selling quickly at the Chamber of Commerce tulip store in the old Dodds building on the square. All 52 varieties remain but several rare bulbs are dwindling. buyers are urged to come soon and plant bulbs this fall for next tulip time.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dodds
Pella
County School Reading Program Moves To Countywide Plan
Marion County superintendents met at the office of the County Superintendent in Tracy to outline a statewide county based reading improvement plan. All grades 4 through 8 teachers will report Tuesday evening October 19 for testing instructions and correction of standard reading tests financed by the county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Tracy
Meron Ross
State Teachers College
Fred Cram
State Department
Pella
Knoxville
Leona Reuvers
Pennell and
Cusack
Suggestions for Community Service by American Legion Post
The American Legion Post seeks public ideas for community service projects. Send suggestions to the Chronicle for publication in Voice of the Public with your name or request anonymity. The Legion will select a feasible, widely supported project in cooperation with citizens to benefit Pella.
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American Legion Post
The
Chronicle
Voice of the Public
the Legion
Pella
Legion
Two boys sent home after hunger drives appeal to Jerseyville police
Two boys, one eager to visit his father after five years apart, were sent back to Muscatine Saturday after hunger prompted them to seek help from police in Jerseyville, Illinois.
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Muscatine
Jerseyville
Fred Calhoun Struck By Car Near Main Street
Fred Calhoun 82, father of Mrs Ed Van Gorp, was injured Saturday night about 6 30 crossing Washington near Main when a car driven by Mrs Frank Trump struck him. He suffered two broken bones above the ankle a deep forehead cut and cuts and bruises. He was treated at the scene and is recovering despite his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Trump
Fred Calhoun
Ed van Gorp
van Gorp
Washington
Main Street
Mr. Calhoun
Dee
Calhoun
Corporal Ingleston Delivers War History Talk to Students
Corporal Bob Ingleston, a Rainbow Division veteran and former intelligence member in France, spoke to a high school assembly on Bits of Unwritten History. He urged students to value privileges earned by veterans, shared a vivid wartime account, and warned that glory in war is overrated. Two Rainbow Division members, Henry Kuyper and Gerrit Van Den Berg, visited him in Pella. The program resumes November 6 with Frank P. Douglas presenting The Lure of Gold in Alaska.
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Corp
Bob Ingleston
France
No Mans Land
Rainbow Division
Pella
Henry Kuyper
Gerrit van den Berg
Polla
Frank P. Douglas
Alasa
Paving Project Advances On Highway 14
County Engineer Ray McMurray estimates about seven miles of new paving on Highway 14 were laid last week by Ross Construction Co. from Highway 168 to south of Newton. Work began three miles north of Monroe and moves toward Monroe. Grading continues on the three and one half mile stretch north of that point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McMurray
Ross Construction Co
Newton
Monroe
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