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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

8

Social Federated Club to Meet Tuesday

Women's Federated Clubs will meet Tuesday April 6 at 8 00 P M at the Second Reformed Church. A program on Russian drama will be presented by students of Central College under the direction of Mr Maurice Birdsall. The County Federation meets April 16 in Pella with Mrs G C Leu presiding. The meeting will be under twelfth watch with elevation. Music was presented by boys and girls glee clubs under Miss Anne Ty W Prins.

Federated Club Second Reformed Church Central College Maurice Birdsall County Federation Pella GC. Leu Wtelock Ievation Anne Ty W. Prins

Train Whistles May Carry a Message for You

A Red Oak Express feature explains locomotive whistle signals as a language. It details two long blasts and a short for passings, one low moan at stations, and various patterns for warnings, braking, and calls to signals. The article urges motorists to heed train whistles and extinguish headlights when approaching another train.

Red Oak Express

Aunt Tei of North Dakota Dies at 99

W J Boyd of Poen reports his aunt Mrs Tei of North Dakota has died at age 99 just short of her 100th birthday due next September.

W. J. Boyd Poen

Shrink Cotton Fabric Before Spring Sewing

The article offers practical tips for shrinking cotton fabric before sewing. It stresses prewashing, wetting, and stretching the fabric to prevent later distortion. Advice includes avoiding damage from heat and using careful handling to maintain even dimensions.

Visitors at the Home for the Aged share many calls

A long list of visitors from Des Moines Otley Sully Laurens and nearby towns call on residents of the Home for the Aged including Mrs Van Garp MrsBrand Mr and Mrs Langstraat and families along with friends from Wellman Laurens and Iowa City. Notes mention Mrs Van Veen and Mrs Smorenberg with active health updates.

Fad de Une Grand Rapids M. van Garp Ab Brand Dorothy Delores Johnson Des Moines Carl van Erunovick Lyanville Mies Marie Brand Hattie Barnes JH. Vander Wilt Lang Dake Langstraat Leendert. Langstraat John Langstraat Peter Pol Paulingstraat Ralph Kuiper Pauline van Ham Jon Vanden Bert Marjorie Otta Josephine Johnnie G. W. den Hartend Gertrude Griffioen New den Reston Lawrence W. den Hartog Abbes Wellie de Boer Lawrence Green Laurens Town Cailed On Peter Lubberden John Vander Kraats Hospital of Iowa City Smorenberg Mary van Veen

Local urged watch for crooks and favors Better Business Bureau

Mr Sheridan urged residents in Pella to beware lawn service schemes and other sales ripoffs. He advocated reporting losses, contacting the mayor for probes, and using the Better Business Bureau of Des Moines to investigate rackets at no charge. He warned six million criminals operate in the U S and urged citizen and business cooperation to curb fleece schemes.

Sheridan Better Business Bureau of Des Moines United States FBI

Kamerick-Warner Couple United In Pella Ceremony

Cora Mac Kamerick wed Kenneth G. Warner at the 1st Christian Reformed parsonage in Pella. The bride wore a white silk gown with veil and tiara, attended by Edrickveld of Knox. Reception hosted by the Kamericks. Chapter AV of the TTT Society to meet Tuesday evening at Florence Buerkens home.

Cora Mac Kamerick Kenneth G. Warner First Christian Reformed Church Corn Mac Pauline Frederick Rietveld Knoxville Cora Mac Kaanerick Roof Gerick Pella Mayd Vo Warner Dell Dau LG Rey Redrick Tveld Knox Reuben Kamerick Dey Los TTT Society Florence Buerkens

Telephoning Joys Way Back in 1902

In 1902 Alton Town converted to dial service and a poem recalls the early party line era. Farmers shared lines leading to gossip and friendship then conflict. neighbors overheard secrets, fights erupted, and within weeks the line fell silent as wires rusted and feuds grew.

Alton Swanson Rosas Oman Boxis Scroggs Jones Cal

Pella Baptist Church Sets Service For New Members

William G Winstead minister leads Pella Baptist Church in a morning reception of new members and Holy Communion. Evening worship focuses on The Demand first Youth Fel ine. You are invited to attend worship and receive faith guidance.

Evenivur Eninge Pirst

Reform Church to Celebrate Lord's Supper and Remission Sermon

Cor Main and 2 Rev L Ver M announce Monday morning and Sunday afternoon services at the Protent Reform Church. Christ's instructions to repent and seek remission guide sermons. Members and the public are welcome to attend worship in Holland.

Holland i Church of God Reaptes Reiety Tay

Church Services and Programs Schedule Featured

A. Haverkamp D D minister leads Sunday School at 9 15 A M and Morning Worship at 10 A M with mission activities and preaching. Junior Christian Endeavor RCA guest at 2 00 P M while Intermediate and Senior Endeavor meet at 6 30 P M. Midweek prayer at 7 46 P M. St Marys Catholic Church holds Sunday Mass at 10 00 A M.

A. Haverkamp Port Foreign Missions Christian Endeavor Rca ST. Mary's St. Mary's Catholic Church

Gospel Hall Service Schedule with Special Mass

George T Pinches leads Bible School at 10 00 a m and 11 00 a m The Lord s Supper and Word of God follow. A Gospel Service is planned with Mr James G Steel giving a Special Mass at 7 80 p m. Mr will drive a Bible and participate in the event.

Pam James G. Steel

Potter former military leader to India preaches reform

Dr BLM reports Potter, once a military figure and current treasurer of the Reformed Church, delivering a sermon under the subject Except 1 shat Ty. The fragment notes a 200 union and 40 Combined Intermediate and Senior CoE.

Blm. Potter Potter India Turer The Reformed Church

Missionary Returns From India and Arabia Visit

A traveler reports from India and Arabia visiting the jong mission fields. His message aims to inform and inspire audiences with observations and reflections from the journey.

Just India Arabia Jong Mission

Third Reformed Church Service Schedule and Message

The Third Reformed Church lists J Borst as minister with Bible School at 9:20 am and Holy Communion at 11:35 am, followed by C E Societies at 6:40 pm. The sermon is That Sunday Service with Message The Song of Solomon, and Moments of Music at 7:20 pm led by Margaret Vroom. A cordial welcome invites participation in all services.

J. Borst Th.r Margaret Vroom

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Berta Lingen Bert Gerrit van Zee Langerak Nick Is Eugene Ver Moeg Erie Mr. Walliams Toninie WilHane Legion Catherine Humphrey Club Glass Burkhart Kamerick—Warner Cook's Insurance Agency John Simi Armer Jones Serenges Smith Johnson Kara Boggs William G. Winstead Th. M A.M PROT First Reformed Church Gospel Hall George T. Pinches Third Reformed Church Vander Linden Rexall Drug Store Marion Co Simmons
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