Local News From Pella and Surroundings
A crowded notes page lists visits and travels of local families including Mr. and Mrs. Gary Starkenburg of Los Angeles guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brom in Gruettinger then return home. Many locals attend events in Des Moines Ottumwa Newton and Keokuk. Births illnesses and a few small local changes are noted.
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J. F. Hesselink
G. Ramsey
Newton
Iowa
Ottumwa
E. P. Hesack
J. B. van Hemert
Des Moines
W. W. Langerak
Dick de Witt
Albert Langerak
Blairsburg
James Martin
Denver
Colo
Mrs Abe Van Speren Answers Summons
Mrs Abe Van Speren 67 died Wednesday morning at her Monroe home after a year long illness. She is survived by her husband Lloyd Sickel and daughter Shirley Sickel, plus brother Ira Honnold of Monroe. Formerly Alice Honnold, she taught school for many years. Funeral at Monroe Baptist church Thursday at 2:00 p.m. after a 1:30 p.m. home service. Rev J M Carlson officiated. Interment at Monroe Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe van Speren
Monroe
Lloyd Sickel
Shirley Sickel
Ira Honnold
Alice Honnold
Monroe Baptist Church
J. M. Carlson
Monroe Cemetery
Music Tests Prove Interesting In Early Study
A quirky report describes how music tests in a local setting provide insight for parents on whether their child should learn a musical instrument. The article highlights the link between musical testing and health aspects, noting varied outcomes across tested participants and suggesting value for families in assessing potential musical pursuit.
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Jenta
Muale
Umbragella at Turkey Farm sparks college notes and growth
A passage discusses ethics of intelligence and selflessness, contrasting happiness and wrongdoing. It notes Central College enrollment rising yearly, pending registrations, and campus activity. Four new faculty join Lubbers administration, including Gillard, Street, Stout, and Robbins.
A J Benner Dead After Long Illness
Arthur J. Benner 68 head of the Benner Tea Company Burlington died at home 907 North Fifth street at 4 30 Monday afternoon from a heart ailment after extended ill health and a Mayo Clinic stay. He was a leading citizen with extensive business interests in Iowa Missouri and Illinois and held posts including president of the First National Bank of Burlington and trustee of Parsons College. Benner aided civic groups and clubs, helped many youths start careers, and was active in Rotary Mason Elks and other organizations. He was born in Pella Iowa June 18 1869 and moved to Burlington at age four.
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North Fifth Street
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Benner
Burlington
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Iowa
Misouri
Illinois
First National Bank of
Parsons College
Fairfield
Young Men's Christian Association
American Business Club
Mr. Benner
Pella
Elliott Business College
Boesch & Co
Frm
Benner Tea Company
Benteco
Ubhnad
Baptists Meet At Linby Today
Os Kaloosa Baptist association opens at Linby with Rev. P. H. Blunt delivering the annual sermon and Rev. Frank Anderson Rev. B. H. Ward Rev. M. C. Carstensen and Missionary F. L. King giving addresses. Wilbur Davis presides and H. H. Sadler serves as clerk and treasurer. several local Baptists expected.
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Oskaloosa Baptist Association
Linby
P. H. Blunt
Oskaloosa
Frank Anderson
B. H. Ward
M. C.carstensen
FL. King
Wilbur Davis
Parson
H. H. Sadler
Pella
Central began another year at a September convocation
The Central college opening service in the chapel featured Dr. Lubbers’s welcome, a devotion by Rev Mr Brunsting of Sioux Center, and a vocal solo by Mr. Wing with Miss Street. Rev Mr J Vis of Sheldon, Iowa, delivered the address on Religion and Intelligence, stressing that religion broadens and unites beyond specialization and fosters love of God with the mind.
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College Chapel
Lubbers
Brunsting
Sioux Center
Wing
Miss Street
Central
J. Vis
Reformed Church
Sheldon
Iowa
Pella
Holland
Central College
College
Christian College
Vis
God
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Betty Lankelma
Dick de Wit
John A. Mouw
Mildred
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Arnold Intveld
Albert Veldhuizen
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George Andrews
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Martin van Isen
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Henry van Oostrum
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Sam Wist Hemert
Annette Dykstra
Methodist Hospital
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J. M. Uonus
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Frank le Cocq
Louis Popma
Gary Louis
Raymond Krause
E. V. Goad
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W. W. Culling
Tracy
Ed Thomassen
Herman Paul Meppelink
Emma de Bruin
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A. Ver Meer
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Bussey
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Big White Fish Lake
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Lynden, Wash
M. W. Huyser
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Terra Haute
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Coal Ridge Baptist Church
Henry Scholten
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Petee Swank
Nick Vos
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Meg
Edward Roorda
Pete Hackett
Henry Hackett
Cornelia
William de Wit
Hou Welng
Great Dam
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Dickie Hoogland
Johnny Vee Heul
Albert and
Wilbur de Jong
Pete de Boer
Federation of Young Men's Societies
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Tive
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G. G. Gauss
C. H van Dellen
Bob Scholte
Paul Cappy
Grand Rapids
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Peoria
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Albert Esseling
Harold Veenstra
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Soiter
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Milwaukee
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H. W. Vander Linden
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Ira P. de Cook
Ira J. Hesselink
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Ulrich Motor Co
UCC Finance
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Turkey Farm
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Krizer
U. S. 163
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