Weekend Visitors and Local Notices From Pella
Local residents and visitors are listed with weekend trips and gatherings across Des Moines to Pella. Names include Lorel Hendricks Udell Hendricks Hostettler De Wit Vander Linden Pas Lankelma Van Gorp and many more as families attend church events, school visits, and social gatherings. Several travel to Ames Des Moines and Ottumwa for events and a Baptist homecoming is noted in Ollie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Dennis
Des Moines
C. W. Dennis
E. V. Goad
Ollie
Baptist Church
Take My Advice High School Play Plans and Clubs
The board approved an association with a parents committee and urged interested parents to contact the superintendent. Lunch supervision for pupils will be provided. Reading improvement efforts continue in grades above third, with tests identifying lagging students. End of the six week period noted and parent check of report cards advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Webster
Miss Ver Heul
Larson
Journalism Club Assists Teachers in Paper Editing
A group of students unusually interested in journalism will help teachers edit the school paper. The initiative aims to train budding reporters and improve layout, copy, and proofreading skills within the classroom.
Grundmans Have an Eventful Trip Across the Midwest
Mr and Mrs Henry Grundman returned from a three week journey spanning Minneapolis St Paul and other Minnesota North Dakota and Canada points. They visited relatives in St Cloud Sauk Centre Grand Forks and Kasson and called at Lake Itasca Park praising its beauty while noting local employment optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grundman
Twin Cities
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
North Dakota
Canada
Mr. Grundmann
C. W. Rognas
Grundman
St. Cloud
Sauk Centre
Minn
Irvin Wallace
Grandmen
Lake Itaska Park
Junior College at Orange City Robbed
Burglars entered the Northwestern Junior College and Academy administration office in Orange City on Monday night and stole about 100 dollars in cash. Two dollars from the locker fund and two fifty from the librarian’s desk were taken. an opened fire escape door and a cut door lock aided entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Orange City
Des Moines Tribune-Capital
Northwestern Junior College and Academy
No U Turn Signs Stir Debate in Pella
A local citizen complains about No U Turn signs, arguing they are unnecessary on non busy days and should be restricted to Saturdays and Sundays. The editorial notes the ordinance aimed to reduce collisions during peak shopping and church district evenings and invites further action while promising to protect motorists' interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pella Bay Owner Plans Flight Career with New Airplane
Elias Kolenbrander living four miles southeast of Pella has bought a Travel Air biplane from H H Mair lander of Mid West Aviation at the Oskaloosa airport. The plane will be housed at Oskaloosa and used to build flight time toward a transport pilot license. Kolenbrander, a recent solo flyer, will retire from farming next spring to pursue aviation, with government inspectors passing the craft and it being re licensed at Des Moines. Pilot Mair lander flew the ship before assuming duties at the Oskaloosa airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Journal
Elias Kolenbrander
Pella
Travel Air
H. H. Mailander
Mid-West Aviation Corporation
Oskaloosa
Kolenbrander
Des Moines
Mailander
Uniform Crime Reporting handbook sent to police chiefs
Director J Edgar Hoover announces a 460 page Uniform Crime Reporting volume issued by the Bureau of Investigation to guide municipal and state police in submitting crime data for national analysis. The program furthers a Congress authorized crime survey, seeking full cooperation from peace officials nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
J. Edgar Hoover
Bureau
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Quote on ignorance and the pursuit of truth
A fragment cites the idea that those with the most to lose from ongoing ignorance of actual conditions stand to gain most from its correction, emphasizing the urgency of true understanding.
Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Homecoming Service
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 sermon What Does It Mean to be Lost rev Newton Carman state director of religious education will preach evening gospel service 7 30 b y p u homecoming for all old members social hour lunch at five with a special program at 6 14 Rev Carman will be main speaker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Carman
Carman
The Secret of Spiritual Life Event
Schedule notes show 10:45 program The Secret of Spiritual Life followed by 2:00 The Lord Passed by (Hol land) and 7:30 talk by Dr I J Pietenpol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
I. J. Pietenpol
Modern Youth Series at Local Church Events
Pastor Jev Henry C Jacobs leads church school at 9 30 a m with sermons on Suffered Under Pontius Pilate at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m study titled A Laughing Fool or Mocking Sin The program closes with Jewel Peterson at the organ and continues with future messages An Optimistic Spy and A Courageous Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jev
Henry C. Jacobs
Pontius Pilate
Christian Endeavor
Jewel Peterson
First Reformed Church Weekly Schedule Promotes Talks
Morning program titled Beams and Motes followed by Afternoon Jesus on Friendship and Evening The Church and You. Includes I Long Distance Membership option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Death Notice of Mrs William Kubbernus Deep Newton Iowa 1980
Mrs William Kubbernus died at home 626 West 8rd Newton Iowa on Thursday morning October 0 1980 age 73 funeral services held at home then Lutheran church Reasner interment Lutheran cemetery Mary Versteegh born August 28 1875 near Pella spent youth near Pella lived in eastern states married to William Kubbernus July 21 1898 lived on homestead near Reasnor later Sully last sixteen years in Newton left husband two sisters four cousins four nephews two nieces
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kubbernus
West 8Rd Street
Newton
Iowa
Reasner
Mary Versteegh
Jan Versteegh
Pella
William Kebbernus
Reasnor
Sully
Rubbernus
Cora Verhoeff
Grinnell
Kansas
Lizzie Ver Steee
Centralites Cheerful Journey to Parsons Football Game
A large Central College crowd travels to Parsons for a football game. Fans bring banners and pep, endure a long drive past quirky stops, and celebrate Central's spirited play amid a disputed score and lively postgame celebration. The piece notes future travel to Mount Pleasant and Fairfield and mentions several students and cars on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Parsons
Fairfield
Sprague
Childes
Spencer de Jong
Ord
Freemont
Irene Boot
Cook and Son Insurance and Farm Loans Rates
Cook and Son advertises low rates and easy terms for insurance and farm loans. The notice emphasizes affordability and straightforward qualification, targeting farmers and property owners seeking coverage and financing. Rates and terms are presented as uncomplicated, with a focus on reliability and local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook & Son Insurance
New Bleachers Bought For Central College Games
The board ordered portable bleachers with 360 seating on the east side for outdoor and gym use. They promise more comfort with better foot-rests for the large local game crowds.
Frost on the Pumpkin Overcoat Fashion Note
A brisk weather commentary notes that warm clothing lifts spirits with top coats and heavy overcoats selling for 23.50, highlighting practical fashion for chilly mornings and upcoming cold days. It emphasizes durable, stylish outerwear as a morale booster for the season.
Debate Topic Choice Sparks Free Trade Focus
Central Ray notes Na tional Pi Kappa chapters favor Free Trade as the debate theme for the year. Competing subjects included World Court Recognition of Soviet Russia and Direct Primary. The group foresees active chatter as congress and public officials weigh in, while Miss Van Emmerick eyes new debaters for Saturday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ray
National Pi Kappa
Soviet
Russia
Congress
Washington
van Emmerick
Centralites Backing Free Trade Debate Season
Preparatory assignments start soon as the squad gears up for study of Free Trade and real work begins next month. All interested are urged to seek backing during the debating season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralites
Gas station ad tale from The Midget Messenger
A Caldwell Kansas ad piece from The Midget Messenger promotes a roadside gas station offering gasoline, barbecue, cold drinks, free water and air, maps, and printed ads to attract travelers. It presents a friendly neighbor image and encourages stopping to spend money at the house by the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Kan
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Lorel Hendricks
The
American Business College
Mrs
Udell Hendricks
Mrs. Hostettler
Cole
Central College
Minor Alsip
Oxford Junction
Anna Tusseling
New Sharon
John P. de Wit
Prairie City
F. F. Carpenter
Hot Springs
Ark
Rock Island Lines
M. D. McWilliams
Mary Ann
Cedar Rapids
H. J. Boland
James Gardner
Omaha, Nebraska
Mrs. A. Doedyns
Home For
Margarite Kool
Frances Pals
Florence Black
Will van Buren
Batavia
John Pas
Fred Lankelma
Ames
Henry Edmond
G. L. Vander Linden
Gertrude Vander Linden
Harley Lenocker
Victor
W. FE. Houck
Burl Stevens
Sioux Falls
S. D
I. de Haan
Leen Vos
Leighton
A. W. Craft
Beverly Jean
Gerald Paardekooper
W. W. Hardin
Pleasantville
del Hendricks
J. M. Cook
Clara Vander Linden
Wilma Vander Linden
Vander Linden
Don Waechter
Iowa City
Jean Ball
Jane Balt
Minnie van Gorp
Evergreen Park
J. A. Kuyper
JL. A. Winter
Mrs. T. LeCocq
Joe Clark
Rock Island
W. C. van Vark
Lucy Koopmans
Ruth Langerak
Geo. Croll
Leland
W. W. Sadler
Betty
Henry Edmand
Alice Bosveld
Ottumwa
John Bosveld
van den Berg
Elec
Tric Co
Odel
Grundmans
Pella Bay
Police
Third Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Rev. Jacobs
Weselink
Michigan
New York
New Jersey
Reformed Church
Culver-Stockton
Tysseling
Wilkins
Messersmith
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Sioux County
Lauterbach
Canton
Margaret van
Ladies’ Glee Club
Harriet van Roekel
Orville Dykstra
Philos
Pietenpel
Virgil
Christ
Bosch
Y. M
C. A
Murray Steinkamp
Raritan
Illinois
Jed
Vans Shoe
Alaska
Bailey
Hackemack
Peterson
Shrine Temple
Menninga
Stuart
State University
M. Vander Linden
Hallowe’en
Puritan Drug CO
Ideal Pharmacy
Fox Movietone
Strand Theatre
Pea
Constance Bennett
Lew Ayres Tully Marshall
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