Mission Fest Holds Forth With Great Meet and Tests
The Mission Fest of the Reformed Churches Classis of Pella resumed after rain delays and bad roads, drawing strong attendance. Rev. G Van Peursem spoke on Mesopotamia and challenges in Arabia, describing language barriers, harsh climate, and slow communications amid medical work by Dr. Dame. Rev. Harry Boot discussed China’s struggles with bandits, anti-religion campaigns, and persecutions, highlighting Miss Leona Vander Linden’s work and the resilience of Chinese pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Classis
Pella
George Muyskens
Oskaloosa
Holland Singing Society
Muyskens
R. D. Douwstra
Jed
G. van Peursem
Arabia
G. Pennings
Rev. G. de Jong
Iowa
Camel
Solomon
Ion Station
van Pearsem
Mesopotamnia
Dame
He Heting
Ion
Seltyi
Ian
van Peurtema
Harry Boot
China
Leona Vander Linden
Amoy
Jesus Christ
Changchow
Boot
Radio Preacher To Speak In Iowa Churches Schedule
Rev. John Steenhoven of Melvin Iowa will appear in multiple Dutch and English services this week. He speaks Sunday at 2:00 p m in Pella Baptist, 7:30 p m in Bethel. Monday 7:30 p m Otley Baptist. Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 p m Pella Baptist. Wednesday 7:30 p m Bethany church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steenhoven
Melvin
Iowa
Pella
Bethel
Otley
Baptist
Bethany
City council grants sewer link and grades street near Washington
The council approved John Hoeksma’s sewer connection on Lincoln Street and Peter Meyer’s half block grading on West Fifth near Washington, to be graveled later by property owners. A committee was asked to review lightning rod purchases for the municipal plant as a Western Electric representative showed moving pictures of steam and Edison lamp progress and the Cascade Tunnel opening in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoeksema
Lincoln Street
Peter Meyer
West Fifth Street
Washington
Western Electric Company
Robert Fulton
Thomas A. Edison
Cascade Tunnel
Eight Mile
Cascade Mountains
Great Northern Railroad
Automobile Crash Near New Sharon Injures Ten
A Friday night collision on highway 59 near New Sharon involved H J Vanden Berg of Pella and D A Sparks of McGregor. Ten people escaped serious injury. Mrs D A Sparks and William Sparks suffered the worst. they were taken to Mercy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Sharon
Oskaloosa Herald
H. J. Vanden Berg
Minnie Vanden Berg
Pella
D. A. Sparks
McGregor
P. Bruinekool
Fred van Vark
James Ver Steegh
Verteegh Drive
William Sparks
Lynnville
Oskaloosa
Mercy Hospital
Bartlett
Vanden Berg
Sparks
Closing Out Piano Stock At Bargain Prices
A local ad announces closing out a large stock of pianos and players with low prices. George Ramsey advertises from above Pella Motor Co, inviting buyers to choose the piano or player they want. The notice highlights attractive deals and wide selection for immediate purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorge Ramsey
Pella Motor Co
Aged Knoxville Man Takes His Life by Hanging
Peter Caffrey aged 70 a prominent Marion county farmer northwest of here hanged himself Friday in a small building adjoining the barn. The family learned of his death at noon after a long search. no note or hint of intended suicide was found. Coroner F M Roberts reported rigor mortis had set in and the funeral was held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Peter Caffrey
Here
Caffrey
Mike Murphy
Mr. Caffrey
F. M. Roberts
Marion County
Repair Shop At The Van Rees Store
A modern repair shop has been added to the Van Rees Store operated by L. Van Rees. The shop features updated equipment for shoe repair and invites old and new customers to utilize the service and view the bargains advertised in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Rees
L. van Rees
Weekly Sales At South Pella Barn
Klein Brothers auctioneers conduct weekly Wednesday sales at the South Pella barn west of the Pella Supply company. Connie Van Roekel serves as clerk. Citizens may bring livestock farming implements household goods or any item they wish to dispose of for sale. See advertisement in this Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein Brothers
South Pella
Pella Supply Company
Connie van Roekel
the Chronicle
Farm Bureau Meeting and Picnic Planned in Black Oak
The Farm Bureau of Black Oak township announces a meeting and picnic supper at the Black Oak Center school house Friday evening. District organizer Willis Krizer and Rev. J. De Jong will give addresses. A ladies program is included. The general public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Black Oak Township
Black Oak Center
Willis Krizer
Rev. J. de Jong
Who's Who in Education Dr John Wesselink Biography
Dr John Wesselink, born July 28 1875 in Sioux Center Iowa, rose from rural Sioux County schools to Northwestern Classical Academy Orange City and Hoyn College Holland Michigan. He earned AB in 1901, pursued MA at the University of Chicago, then theology at Western Theological Seminary and became a pastor before leading Central College as president from 1925. He was granted Doctor of Divinity by Central in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesselink
Central College
Sioux Center
Iowa
Sioux County
Northwestern Classical Academy
Orange City
Hoyn College
Holland, Mich
University of Chicago
Western Theological Seminary
North Holland
Mich
First Reformed Church
Maurice
Town
Pella
Wesselink
The
Baptist
Bailey
Hoffman
Fleet Of Ford Trucks Parade Through City This Week
A fleet of Ford motor trucks representing every design of commercial body will parade through the city Friday and Saturday. Twelve trucks will be in the procession, traveling from the Ford factory in Detroit and coming direct from Montezuma to this city. Watch for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor
Ford
Detroit
Montezuma
Mrs. Jessie Sadler Wins Scalp Treatment Lecture Prize
Mrs. Jessie Sadler, a local cosmetologist, won a 25 prize for the best lecture on Scalp Treatment. Peck Bros organized the prize at the Iowa state fair demonstration room, with a large audience present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Sadler
Peck Bros
Iowa
Sadler
Chronicle
Des Moines
Pella Classis Elects Clerk as Hankamp Resigns
The Classis of Pella met August 25 at the Third church to elect a Stated Clerk after Prof. Geo Hankamp resigned to lead Lynden Washington’s Reformed church. A committee praised his ten years of service in Pella and Central College, and urged publication of the resolution in local and church papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Classis
Pella
Reformed Church
George Hankamp
Lynden
Washington
Chai
Hankamp
Gerrit, Menning
John Wesselink
Classis of
Geo. Hankamp
Third Reformed Church of
Central College
Brethren of the
The
Cascades
G. H. Menninga
Lightning Hits Church Spire and Damages Building
A heavy shower Thursday afternoon saw lightning strike the northeast spire of the First Re formed church, knocking off shingles and injuring siding. Electrical equipment failed and the sexton suffered a deep chin cut in the basement. Mr and Mrs Marvin Vander Waal left Tuesday for Pleasantville, where he holds the position of principal in the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Marvin Vander Waal
Pleasantville
Vander Waal
Lightning Strikes Paul Synhorst Home During Storm
A lightning bolt struck a tree near the Paul Synhorst residence at 707 Liberty Street during an evening storm. The strike damaged a window in the room where Mr and Mrs Synhorst sat, tearing off a strip of glass and nails, yet they were unharmed Though the sound was loud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Synhorst
Liberty Street
Pella Schools Open Tuesday
The Marion county district begins the year with a teachers meeting in Knoxville led by speakers from Iowa State Teachers College. Supt. Fitzgerald of Attica elected president, Supt. Weik of Dallas secretary. Basketball tournament dates set for February 18 and 19, and county declamatory contests scheduled in Swan, Buss ey, and Pella. Freshman class large with about 65 new students, total high school enrollment around 220. High school redecorated and ventilating system updated. First football practice sees eleven lettermen returning. schedule includes Colfax, Knoxville, Sigourney, New Sharon, Pleasantville, Indianola, and Prairie City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Lou Shepard
Goeth
Kells
Supt
Fitzgerald
Attica
Weik
Dallas
Swan
Bussey
Pella
Colfax
Sigourney
New Sharon
Pleasantville
Indianola
Prairie City
Welfare League Set Meeting Monday at 7 30 PM
The Community Welfare League schedules its first regular gathering after summer vacation. Members are urged to attend as plans are drawn for a financial food and clothing drive to assist needy city families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Welfare League
Banks To Close On Labor Day
The banks of Pella will be closed all day Labor Day Monday September 7. Pella National Bank and Security State Bank will observe the holiday reduction in hours and reopen the following business day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Prince of Wales enjoys old tunes in private concert
Elizabeth Wormhoudt of Chicago sends a clipping about the Prince of Wales loving old tunes. He met violinist De Groot in a West End restaurant where De Groot played many tunes heard in South Africa. The Prince invited him to continue in a private room for an hour more amid evident delight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wormhoudt
Chicago
Mr. de Groot
South Africa
de Groot
Pretoria
Capetown
Alice
Earl of Athlone
Lady May Cambridge
State Fair Exposition Delights with Modern Displays
A family visit to Iowa State Fair highlights educational exhibits including a water power display and a re enacted highway scene by the state highway commission. The machinery building features threshers and milking machines while livestock display emphasizes quality. The midway offers varied shows as vendors report strong takings and occasional theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
School For the
Paul Vander Wal
Orville Dykstra
Edward Vander Ploeg
Fish and Game Department
Towa
Pella
John B. Hammond
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Turbine
Ege
Coe and Go
Who’s Who In Education
Central
G. F. Sadler
Pella Classis
P. Synhorst
Welfare League
Prince OF Wales
Sarah Brinkhoff Sellers
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