Pella Hostesses Clubs Churches Social Roundup
The BAPTIST LADIES AID meets at the church Thursday with hostesses Mrs H J Vanden Berg Minnie Vanden Berg and Mrs Fred Carpenter. The Baptist Mission Circle held its first fall meeting at the Harrison home with 44 guests and a talking pictures program. Ralph Grandman hosted a dinner for Dr Zac Aschenbrenner of Farmington Mich guests included Harvey Blount and Dr J B Synhorst of Des Moines. Jonas VerSteegh family reunion at Westwood Park Newton featured a picnic lunch and games. Faculty picnicked at Camp Fire Girls camp then faculty club met to plan at least four winter meetings. Pella Bridge club begins fall season at Mrs J A Kuyper home. Mrs Carl Aschenbrenner hosted contract and social evening for Zac Aschenbrenner. Pro Wo Bridge club held picnic supper at Grundman’s Grove. Several clubs met weekly with social time and varied entertainments. Faith Somers hosted multiple visits with Misses Somers and Winter family friends. A large group attended gatherings in honor of Mrs Fr anc es Pals pending marriage and a reception in Omaha for Mr and Mrs Henry Cox’s guests. Alpha Sunday school class to meet at Mrs F Elscott’s with Agnes Mathes and Gertrude Plender assisting. Vos reunion near Otley included kin from Perry to Tracy with guitar, meals, and a program. Elmer Van Demeelar hosted a birthday party for his mother Mrs Vander Beek. twenty attended. Is, Verna Van and Er en entertained Thursday evening at Mrs H L Vander Linden’s home with piano by Gertrude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Mission Circle
Hattie
Jennie Harrison
N. van Maren
E. S. Dunkin
Ralph Grandman
Zac Aschenbrenner
Farmington, Mich
Carl Aschenbrenner
Harvey Blount
J. B. Synhorst
Des, Moines
HE. de Reus
Grundman
Vos
Therrit Vos
Otley
Tony’ Vos
John Vos
Lynnville
B. A. Vos
Elsie Mae
Percy
Lester Vos
Donald
Dorothy
Altoona
Paul
Tony
Marie
Wm. Jensen
Killduff
A. Vos
Sophia
Edward
Edith
Pella
Lewis A. Vos
Wilbur
Bernard
Marjorie Louise
Sully
Steven Vos
Francis Willard
Prairie City
Dirk de Bruin
Albert Verwers
Mabel
Gladys
Tony Vos
Monroe
Andrew Ter Louw
John
Edwin
Gerald
Sophia Ann
Lester
Nick Vos
Nellye
Gertrude
Jacob
Melvin
Dale
Tracy
Bennie Swank
Jeanette
Nellye Fae
Misa Pauline Ver Steeg
Emeline Gerel
Local residents travel and job moves noted in Oskaloosa
Misses Nellie and Jennie Doédyn Breek and Mrs. E J Renaud visited Oskaloosa on Thursday afternoon. Miss Mary Pipple and Mrs. John Slot called on sister Mrs. Anne Vander Haar, Thursday. Roy Roorda left Sunday for Chattanooga Tennessee to work for James Verhey. Dr and Mrs T G Fultz have been away several days visiting Ohio and Indiana and lap attended Stuart Good left Sunday for Peoria Illinois where he has accepted a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pipple
John Slot
Anne Vander Haar
Roy Roorda
Chattanooga
Tenn
James Verhey
T. G. Fultz
Rose
Ohio
Indiana
Lap
Stuart Good
Peorie
Ill
Women Gather for Mission Conference in Eddyville
The Women's Missionary Conference of the Pella Classis met in Eddyville on Sept 26 despite bad weather. Delegates heard from India Mexico and the Women’s Foreign and Domestic Boards. Miss Vander Linden described China’s awakening and reforms, with the church aiding peaceful change. Mrs Scholten urged home mission work and paid tribute to Mrs Gilmore founder of the conference. Miss Coburn reported on Christian work in India including hospitals schools and agricultural stations. Rev Kemper shared images from Coapas Mexico and noted extensive Indian populations. The Eddyville attendees fed about 170 diners and plan to meet in Sully next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Classis
Eddyville
India
Mexico
Leona Vander Linden
China
D. Scholten
W. Raalte Gilmore
Missionary Conference
Clara Coburn
Sully
College Notes on Wesselink Visit and Classis Meetings
Dr. Wesselink visited South Dakota to address Classis West Sioux in Valley Springs Classis Germania near Lennox and Classis Dakota at Grand View. Rev Nordlund preached on disobedience and God’s counsel. Rev Muyskens urged acts for the Kingdom of God. Rev Menning spoke on strong young men. Miss Clara Coburn spoke of India’s contrasts and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesselink
South Dakota
Classis West Sioux Hel
Valley Springs
Classis Germania
Delaware Church
Lennox
Classis Dakota
Grand View
Muyskene
Oskaloosa
Menning
Third Reformed Church
Pella
Cyclones Rally To Defeat Central In Season Opener
Ames Iowa State college regulars and reserves combined to defeat a plucky Central college eleven 14 to 0 in the opening game of the season. Merrissi and Reimer starred for Central while Heroes Hostetler and Town State showed effort for Iowa State. The Cyclones produced a fast start but faced late pressure as Central fought hard the entire contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Central College
Avere
Pella
Hostetler
Merrissi
Reimer
Leonard Winter
Chargers
Town State
Central
Iowa State
City and church activity listings in midweek schedule
The page itemizes church activities for Morning and Afternoon at Third Reformed led by Dr H J Pietenpol and Prof G Mennenga, with Open Bible church services on Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday, plus a Young People's meeting, Evangelistic services, and First and Second Reformed Church schedules. It notes Prof Geo Menninga to conduct communion at the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed
H .J. Pietenpol
G. Mennenga
Church OF the Open Bible
Evening Service Plans and Sermon Titles
Arrangements for the evening service will be announced at the morning service. Special organ music at 7 20 p m. Baptist Sunday school 9 30. Remember Rally and Promotion Day and Rally. Morning worship 10 45. Sermon In Diligence Not Slothful. B Y P U service 6 30. Evening worship 7 30. Sermon a Dinner Or A Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sunday School
Central's Lecture Course to Bring Fine Programs To Pella
The Central college lecture course committee has gathered notable talent for Pella audiences. The Chicago Art Theatre will return with changes, opening Oct 17. Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel will feature American artists, English sung, with original scenery and lighting. Also on the bill are violinist Samuel Thamin, coloratura Leela Aikman, and reader Maude Scheerer, all prime attractions for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Chicago Art Theatre Company
Humperdinck
Hansel
Gretchen
Rhodes
Samuel Thamin
Federation of Music Clubs
San Francisco
Calif
Leela Aikman
Miss Aikman
Missouri Theatre
Maude Scheerer
Pella
Noted reformer Razor Fenton to headline community lecture
Miss Scheerer supports a fine arts plan with a public talk by R W Fenton once a pickpocket turned reformer. He travels to speak on crime causes and prevention, home security, and famous cases, with tickets at 2.25 for six numbers, all at the high school auditorium. Schedule spans Oct 17 to March with several artists and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Capone
Chicago
Des Moines
Pietenpol
Bailey
van Emmerik
Prof
Menninga
Art Theatre
Mr. Fenton
Thavin
Miss Aikman
Hansel and Gretel Opera
Miss Scheerer
Observations on Trade and City Economies
A compact reflection notes that people will travel far to trade in a thriving city. It argues current knowledge of higher economies is insufficient for strong argument, suggesting need for broader study and clearer models.
Advertising and civic pride for prudent business growth
The speaker urged stronger foundations with business acumen and less political influence. He called for a home city campaign to attract its residents and then publicize a united message to the world. He warned against cutting newspaper advertising to save costs, arguing persistent spending beats sporadic efforts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baptist Ladies Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
H. J. Vanden Berg
Minnie Vanden Berg
Fred Carpenter
Baptist Mission Circle Meets
Versteegh
Jonas VerSteegh
Westwood Park
Newton
Alicia
Kryn VerSteegh
Elmer Parr
Reasner
Sam VerSteegh
Perry Renaud
Pelle
Evers
Gooch
Bridge Club
Grundman’s Grove No 1
Marie Lautenbach
Leona Reuvers
Hattie’ van Cleave
Herman Veenstra
Dick Ver Dught
J. B.van Hemert
Mesdames
Keith Wormhoudt
Arthur Klein
J. G. Klein
P. H. Kuyper
H. W. Kuyper
J. A. Kuyper
Paul Scholte
L.A. Winter
W. C. Ver Ploeg
D. C. Renaud and
C. Vander Linden
Miss Somers
Faith Somers
L. A. Winter
Monday Bridge Club
D. C .Renaud
J. B. van Hemert
Harold Closz
Hattie van Cleave
Will Vander Ploeg
J. M. Cox
Henry Cox
Omaha
Alpha S. S
Alpha Sunday School
First Reformed Church
F. Elscott
Agnes Mathes
Gertrude Plender
Elmer van Demeelar
Elmer
Vander Beek
Marie Vander Beek
Elmer van Domselar
Verna van
Eren
Tusseling
Sunnyside
Beauty
Marcels
Broadway
Jessie Sadler
Nellie
Jennie Doédyn
woe"Breek
E. J. Renaud
Ers
Gandi
Elsa Schilling
Cities of Refuge
Israel
Hollandes
Netherlands
College
Nordlund
The
Baptist Church
Cyclones
First Reformed
gahGit & “Universal” Salva
Second Reformed
Geo. Menninga
North Main Street
Pella, Iowa
Geelhoed’s
Coats
South Side Square
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