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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
7
Mr and Mrs Abe Ver Ploegh plan an open house from 2 to 5 pm on Tuesday April 16 at their home to celebrate sixty years of marriage with neighbors and friends. The notices include several local club and meeting announcements for April 16 and nearby dates.
Bethany Willing Workers met April 4 at Mrs. Marvin Swank's home with 15 members and 5 guests. The group planned $25 to Domestic Missions, $25 to Foreign Missions, and $60 for Netherlands clothing, plus readings on Easter themes and a Holland relief committee. Guests included several Mrs. Van Roekel and others. May meeting at Mrs. Peter Zwank’s with Mrs. Armour Boot in charge.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on March 29 1946 Nettie Simons daughter of Mrs Paul Simons 433 North 4th Street and Lloyd Van Zante son of Mr and Mrs W T Van Zante Route 3 Pella were united in marriage at the Chin Reformed Church of Oskaloosa The ceremony featured attendants best men and a bridal party including Luella Mae Ryken and Veda Veldhuizen The bride wore white lace and satin with pearls and a long veil The groom served in the US Army since 1945 and is home on convalescent furlough after eye injury on Okinawa with further hospitalization planned in Springfield Missouri The couple received guests at a two course luncheon and a reception with music and readings The bride has worked as a bookkeeper in Oskaloosa and Pella and the groom will report back April 18 after hospital care.
Women of the Federated Club plan a Tuesday gathering at 2 45 p m with a round table discussion led by Mrs J V Lankelma and a guest from Des Moines Hostesses include Mrs M Goodwin Mrs K Bean Mrs Art Klein and Mrs Dick Mount. Methodist Circle met at West Washington Street with Mrs Nola Veenschoten leading a service including hymns and an Easter message Letters from Holland were read describing relief packages and a prisoner’s remarks from a concentration camp A Holland relief committee was set to assist needy Holland families A souvenir from Holland arrived and Mrs Nina Blom sang When I Go Home Mystery sisters for the Epa were revealed and a May meeting will be at Mrs Earl Owens’s home.
Mrs. M. T. Klein will host the Moonlight Mission Band Thursday at 7 30 p m Members are asked to bring contributions for needy families in the Netherlands to aid relief efforts.
Philathena Class will be entertained at the church Friday evening with Frush leading. Hostesses include Mrs. W. W. Sadler and others. The Girls League for Service hosts a Silver Tea for church ladies and friends Monday afternoon April 15 with an Easter program. Second Ref. Ald society meets Thursday afternoon April 18 due to Lent.
The report lists team placings including Pella in second, Ster City and Spencer tied for first, Creston second, Charles City honorable mention, with other municipal results and safety contest notes. Names such as Brown and Prof. Ralph A. Moyer appear among participants and observers.
Minister Jeorge T Pinches announces that on Thursday April 11 the service will offer an exposition of the Epistle of James with Patience and Prayer. Sunday program includes Bible class at 10 00 am The Exodus at 10 45 am The Lord's Supper and Word of God at 12 15 pm and a broadcast over KB 1240 at 1 20 pm The Gospel Service at 2 20 pm with the subject The Great Purpose of the Cross of Christ.
Rev A Haverkamp leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m on the topic How Jesus Friends Responded followed by 10 45 a m Morning worship with a sermon on Jesus on the Cross God s Judgment Upon Sin and an evening service at 7 30 p m titled lifting as Wheat featuring Peter s evening praise and hymn selections.
Arthur J. Bennink, pastor, leads morning worship at 9:00 and 11:15 with the sermon The Forgiveness of Sins from the Apostles Creed. Junior sermon The French Shoemaker. Sunday School at 10:16. Evening praise at 7:30 with the meditation Divine Surrender.
Open Bible Church led by Rev. Wm Christopulos holds 8:00 p.m. Thursday Praise and Preaching, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Prayer and Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 6:30 p.m. Overcomers, 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic, 8:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer. April 15 joint Overcomers rally at Pella with Rev. Keithilume. Second Reformed Church hosts 9:30 a.m. Church School and 10:45 a.m. Worship with Rev. Tunis W Prins in charge. All invited.
Minister L J Borst leads at 9:30 a.m. Bible hour and 10:45 a.m. Worship with sermon Without the Camp. Evening program includes From Crown to Gross by C K Topfe and Moments of Music by Gilbert Steenhoek. Evangelistic services run Tuesday through Good Friday at 7:45 p.m. Rev Wm Goulooze presents inspirational messages.
Pfc Edward Van Zoo 37788208 of 1128 M. P. Co. AVN APO 361 c/o Postmaster San Francisco California. Military address details indicate a mail routing for the service member during active duty spelling out APO and co. command information as recorded.
Notices from Knoxville Iowa dated March 26 1946 inform that Dirkje Vander Klanuw deceased has a last will on file in the Marion County District Court. A hearing to prove validity is set for 10:00 a.m. April 23 1946 at Knoxville Iowa. Objections must be filed by that date. Jack B. Carpenter Clerk of District Court. Leonard L. Long Deputy.
Notice states Jennie Deedyns deceased as instrument in writing purporting to be last will and testament. Hearing before the Court Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on April 30 1946 at Knoxville Iowa to prove validity. If you have any objec tions contact the court.
Knoxville Iowa April 4 1946 notice states a hearing before the Court of Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on April 23 to prove the validity of Cornelia Huyser deceased will and testament. Filings must be on file by the hearing time.
A Legion Hall dance is planned for Friday evening April 12 starting at 9 p.m. Local organizers invite attendees to enjoy music and socialize at the venue.
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