Mission fest draws 2500 to 3000 at Pella event
The second mission meeting in a week attracted an estimated 2500 to 3000 people to West Market Square Pella Iowa on Tuesday August 30. Speakers included missionaries Rev Dirk Dykstra Arabia and Rev Henry Beltman China each delivering English and Holland language addresses. Dr Milton Hoffman of New Brunswick urged education at Central College and spoke on the founders of the Pella colony. The missions offering raised 888 dollars.
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Reformed Churches of
Pella
West Market Square
Iowa
Second Reformed Church
Dirk Dykstra
Arabia
Henry Beltman
China
Dykstra
Beltman
L.A. Brunsting
Sully
B. J. Folensbee
Flushing
New York
Milton J
Reformed Church
United States
Hoffman
Central College
Brand Family Reunion Enjoys Sunny Picnic Gathering
The Brand family annual reunion and picnic at Grandman grove north of Pella thrived with pleasant weather as cars arrived early. Over a hundred attendees socialized, ate fried chicken, and participated in footraces, paper races, three legged races, horseshoes, and baseball. Gerrit M. Brand of Pella was elected president for the coming year, with a decision to hold another picnic next year.
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Brand
Grandman Grove
Pella
Gerrit M. Brand
Association
Vander Pol Reunion Set for September 2
The Vander Pol reunion will be held at the Lynnville old settlers ground on Friday, September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Pol
Lynnville
Old Settlers’ Ground
Banks Close on Labor Day in Pella
Pella National Bank and Security State Bank announce Labor Day closures on Monday September. The case raises whether a tax payment by check is fulfilled when the treasurer accepts it or when the bank honors it after a bank failure occurred before presentation.
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Labor Day
Pella
Pella National Bank
Security State Bank
Marshalltown
B. A. Morgan
Morgan
Immense Crowd Attends Mission Meeting in Pella
A large crowd of 2500 to 3000 from Marion Jasper Mahaska and Wapello counties filled the West Market Square in Pella for an all day outdoor missionary meeting of the Christian Reformed churches. Rev F J Drost Otley presided with speakers P De Koekkoek Oskaloosa I Couwenhoven Tracy H Dykstra China J J Weersing Chicago and J De Haan Pella. Community club solos and music accompanied the program. Canteen profits and collections funded missionary causes totaling 2006.
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Christian Reformed
Oskaloosa
I. Couwenhoven
Tracy
H. Dykstra
China
J. J. Weersing
Chicago
J. de Haan
Pella
Dykstra
Mr. Weersing
Barn Fire Destroys Hay and Grain at Gerrit Vanden Berg Farm
Fire crews from the Pella department were called to Gerrit Vanden Berg's farm seven miles south of town around 10 30 Sunday evening. Firefighters could not reach the barn due to a blocked black road. About twelve tons of hay and 600 bushels of grain burned, with some farm implements saved. Loss estimate and insurance status unavailable.
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Pella
Gerrit Vanden Berg
Thirty-Third Iowa Infantry Reunion Set for Pella
At an American Legion meeting in Pella it was announced the Thirty-Third Iowa Infantry reunion will be held September 21 22 and 23. Local Legion members will arrange activities and the town hopes all citizens will welcome the veterans for three enjoyable days, possibly their last visit.
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American Legion
Thirty-Third
Iowa Infantry
Pella
Legion
Woman at Swan Killed by Train at Local Crossing
Mrs. Ellen Helms a Swan resident over 70 was killed Friday at a railroad crossing when hit by Burlington train No. 29 from Ottumwa to Des Moines. A coroner jury found the engineer negligent in observation and whistling though witnesses said the fireman blew several whistles. Helms who was hard of hearing walked onto the tracks despite cries from neighbors. the train hit her with the cowcatcher, throwing her into a ditch. Funeral services Sunday at 2:30 pm, burial nearby. The community mourns the untimely death, deeming the accident unavoidable though the engineer faced blame.
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Ellen Helms
Swan
Burlington
Ottumwa
Des Manines
Marriage Licenses Granted to Several Couples
Henry Boeyink and Bessie Leona V, John Franklin Cox with Gladys Wilson or Ploeg are listed among marriage licenses granted in the latest civic records.
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Henry Boeyink
Bessie Leona V
John Franklin Cox
Gladys Wilson
Southern Iowa Fair and Exposition opens with record entries
J Perry Lytle and assistants handle a busy entry period as the Southern Iowa Fair and Exposition prepares for a big show. Officials predict a record breaking exhibit across divisions with a square Saturday evening event around 7 o'clock on September 3. Reverend G F Cline of Monroe Iowa invites all to hear the full gospel preached.
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J. Perry Lytle
G. F. Cline
Monroe
Iowa
Street Meeting of Monroe Assembly Called at Northwest Corner
An Assembly of God of Monroe street meeting is planned at the northwest corner of an intersection. Details are sparse but the event seeks to gather the local community for worship and fellowship in a public outdoor setting. Local leaders encourage participation from residents and visitors alike.
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Assembly of God of
Monroe
Cor
Tent Meetings At Amsterdam Near Pella
A tent meeting began at the West Amsterdam school house three miles southwest of Pella. Tuesday evening services are led by Rev. Mr. Sayles and his wife from Ottumwa. The gathering will continue about ten days with public invitation.
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West Amsterdam
Pella
Mr. Sayles
Ottumwa
Mrs Van Ness Adds Line of Dresses
Mrs. B. H. Van Ness has expanded her store at the southwest corner of the square with a new line of dresses. The shop now offers a complete ready-to-wear stock and a first class millinery collection, continuing her established business in Pella.
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B. H. van Ness
Little Child Struck by Automobile Injuries Bruises
The four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Vander Ploeg was hit by an automobile driven by Bert Jansz on Wednesday evening. He tumbled onto the pavement while playing across the street, suffering facial bruises but apparently about all right this morning.
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Nick Vander Ploeg
Bert Jansz
Southern Iowa Fair Livestock Entries Fill Barns With Iowa Blues
The livestock list shows all barns and sheds filled with Iowa blue bloods across draft horse, cattle, swine and sheep divisions. The poultry division remains open until Saturday night and is already well filled. Bernice Schakel of near New Sharon visits this week with her cousin Vera Gaass.
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Bernice Schakel
New Sharon
Vera Gaass
Two Collisions In Pella On Tuesday Morning
Two automobile collisions occurred in Pella on Tuesday morning. A McLaughlin paving driver Mr Leydens of Pella was scratched about the face and treated by a physician after a gravel truck failed to stop on Oskaloosa Street. Henry Van Buren, Ford driver, was slightly scratched. The second crash on Main Street involved Ed Vos of Gearts Mill backing a truck when Lon Bottorf of Hedrick approached. the Dodge struck the truck, causing bumper and axle damage. No serious injuries were reported.
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Pella
McLaughlin Paving Company
Leydens
Ford
Henry van Buren
Oskaloosa Street
Main Street
Ed Vos
Gearts’ Mill
Lon Bottorf
Hedrick
Des Moines
Dodge Struc
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Mrs
Ploeg
Amsterdam
Mrs. van Ness
MILL
DODGE
Quality
Eotwear
Ais
L. van Rees
School ‘Shoes
Florsheim
Florsheim Shoes
Pella, Iowa
Rollins
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