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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
5
Funeral attendance reflects community sorrow as Dickey Hoeksema, a sixth grader at Lincoln school and a Sunday school helper, passes after a prolonged illness. He faced a surgical operation in June, showed signs of recovery, then declined. He loved school and faith, and his passing is mourned by family and neighbors.
The 11 year old child died and had sad rites at home at 1:80 o'clock Monday afternoon and 2:00 o'clock at First Reformed Church with Rev Bernie Mulder officiating. Interment followed at Graceland cemetery. Out of town attendees included Fr and Mrs Frank Den Adel and two children Stanford and Shirley of Oak Park Illinois and Mr and Mrs Leonard Den Adel and two children Max and Rex of Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Sunday worship schedules fill the notices with morning and evening services across Second Christian Reformed First Reformed and Third Reformed churches in Holland. Sermon topics include Building the Wall, Land to be Possessed, and Studies in Joshua with references to Tericho. Aiming to invite families and nonattenders, the notices promote youth groups, Endeavor events, and public worship, offering welcoming messages across congregations.
A sister group expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for many kind acts and floral offerings during the illness and death of Anna Van Gor. The message names several individuals and mentions former teacher Lucille Harriton and others in a local community.
Readable parts point to a weekend sale or promotion by United Grow pen and Wes Grocery with an August Saturday timing. Mentions Arthur Wagner and a product or feature called Pella tures, but details are unclear in the damaged OCR.
The Larson Construction Company reports progress on Highway 68 west of town with nearly six miles of paving completed. Crews near Otley by Tuesday, the westward section advanced faster than the east due to hillside terrain and railroad constraints.
The Farmers Savings Bank at Barnes City closed Wednesday morning and turned its affairs over to the state banking department. It carried a capital of $60,000.
Knoxville boys earned a victory in a contest marked by booming play as October 9 reported a decisive win over Pella, showcasing strong scoring and defense in a compact high school game narrative.
Knoxville High defeated Pella 26 to 0 after steady hammering by Larson and Smith. Smith scored twice and added another TD on a pass from Larson, while Pella managed only a single first down and was outmatched on the line. Coach Watson drills his team, aiming for improved play Friday.
A party of ladies led by M J Subonga and including Mrs H O Wormhoudt Mrs G H Waechter Mrs J F Bousquet and Mrs P H Kuyper heads to Des Moines to see the play Strange Interlude at the Shrine auditorium Fortnightly club hosts a gathering at Mulder home with Masks in a Pageant for Miss Martha Firth plus other numbers A J Kensington club hostess Mrs William Bruinekool entertains on Wednesday Mrs J P Klein and wife host a bridge party on Peace Street with four tables of players at their home
The Warren school on Route 5, started in 1843, is recalled for years of faithful service. Doctor Warren once owned land of about 600 acres. Local historians seek help from past citizens for a fuller record of events and memories, aiming to preserve the school’s heritage.
Engbers across the road recalls a 23 year old building, 10 scholars, Miss Cornelia Rus teaching. De Geus remembers enrollment near 50 and dates back to 1864 when De Geus moved from Holland. Warren land once 600 acres, bought in 1848, Brushy Bend name origin linked to hazel brush, later Warren school. Names include De Geus, Borgman, De Jong, Craven, Koontz, Needham, and others.
The Hoekseman family thanks neighbors friends and public school teachers for their care and faith during the illness and death of Charles Hoeksema.
New Sharon visits Pella Friday to face coach Amidon’s proteges. The lo ghidders have won and lost games and tied one, and despite a light squad they have held their own. Friday’s tilt should add another win for the locals.
Council Tuesday evening debated extending pavement to connect the city with No 63 paving. A 24 foot width was rejected, as was widening to 30 feet. An amended plan also failed. H R Jergens of West Bend secured the tank painting contract for 425 dollars. Work to start next week with red lead and two coats of black paint.
John N Menninga died at his home near Galesburg at 11 o clock Tuesday aged 37 years 5 months 28 days Funeral services set for 12 80 at home and 2 80 at First Christian Reformed church Pella Rev Danhof officiating He is survived by widow and two sons aged 8 and 11 Mrs William Roose of Leighton near Pella died Sunday night at Os kaloola Mahaska hospital after recent abdominal abscess operation Survivors include husband two sons and two daughters Funerals held Wednesday at home and Leighton Reformed church at 2 00
The Business Men's club met at Hotel Pella for their weekly gathering. E. V. Goad gave a brief talk and a committee reported on a Boy Scout movement in the city. Plans were set for a Hallowe'en social and wives were invited. The next meeting at the hotel will feature Rev. H. C. Jacobs discussing vacation interviews.
Nathan C Towne a former Pella resident aged 80 died at his Des Moines home on Wednesday last week He was born in Ohio and moved to Pella in 1853 later entering real estate He bought a Des Moines to Albia railroad right of way for the Wabash He is survived by his wife Ida and three children burial was at Woodland cemetery followed by services at Dunn's funeral home on Friday
Mr and Mrs A Bauman and Mrs Duncan spent Sunday with Friends near Eldon. They visited the Strickland home renewing associations with Stricklands who once attended Central college. They also called on Mrs Marjetpleoss near 90, charter member of Ashland Baptist church once led by Rev Stonaker, husband of Mrs Duncan.
Elaborate preparations are under way for the first meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at Memorial Hall this evening. A banquet at 7:00 will cost 85 cents per plate followed by a speaking program. Members are urged to bring sweethearts and wives, with standing committees reporting activities from the vacation season. Those without reservations should notify Dr. T. G. Fultz or John Heerema at once.
The county board of supervisors cancelled Wickes Construction Co. contract for the Pella to Knoxville bridge project and ordered withdrawal of all equipment and workers. Bids will be let for a new contractor after the 45 day extension request expired October 1, amid substantial local economic losses from delays and unmet promises.
A. J. Benner of Burlington Iowa a founder and head of Benner Tea Co with wholesale outlets in Iowa Illinois and Missouri plans a new Benteco Kash store in Pella. The shop will stock quality foods and is set to open next week in A N Vander Linden’s building on the square.
Fall fashion emphasizes harmony from head to toe, pairing scarves gloves and hosiery with coats and bags. Contrast remains minimal as ensembles balance color and texture, with kid gloves for dress coats and suede gloves for sport coats. Floral touches and accessories wrap up the polished look as Kuyper’s Music House pitches new and used pianos at low prices.
Iowa Christian Endeavor delegates from multiple counties gathered for the twelfth annual district convention in Pella. Judge Hubert Utterback delivered the closing address after a day of sunrise prayer, consecration services, and concerts by the Pella Glee Clubs and C. E. Union notable for a Crusade with Christ campaign and a Garden City themed banquet.
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