Society notes from United Service Women Convention
Delegates from Unit 26 of United Service Women of America attend Fifth District Convention in Des Moines on April 17. Officers re-elected, veterans included in postwar planning, and a Red Cross center cleaning announced. Plus bachelor dinner for Ensign Norman F. Van Gorp and local social events including a premature wedding in Vallejo and a large reception list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Ralph Grundman
C. Evers
Marion van Gorp
A. T. Vander Heck
Unit
United Service Women of America
Des Moines
Nelson Vos
John Goodhart
Pella
Elvira Moulux
Algo Stile
Jow
Vearig Stigers
van Meter
Moulux
Oskaloos
MARRIED IN CHURCH RITE AT SECOND REFORMED
A candlelight ceremony at the Second Reformed Church united Jayne Veenman and Norman F. Van Gorp Ensign in the U S Naval Reserve. The service featured palms lilies and carnations with a white flock dotted net gown for the bride and a matching veil. The couple will reside at 6219 Pasteur Avenue, Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Jayne Veenman
James Veenman
Norman F. van Gorp
U.S. Naval Reserve
Richard Vanden
Bers
Martin Nelson
Ters
Voonsister
Cie
Otis
Kenehan
Lars Pohley McNichols
Duane McCommon
Robert Scott
Raymond Bobrer
Naval A
Ottumwa
Carole Lynn Graetyeld
Jerich
Leonora van
Marihelen Brand
Wormhoudt
Miss Heeren
Harriet Sehilder Kuyper
Leone Alferts
Leona Sehilder
van Hemert
Marshelen Brand
Ensign
New Orleans
Iowa
Naval Air Station
Pasteur Ave.nue
Weday
Ed van Gorp
Jayne Veenman
Ottumwa Naval Air Station
Save $5,000 With $37.50 Monthly War Bond Plan
U S Treasury official M L Pred says investing $37.50 monthly in war bonds yields about $4,998 in ten years. Larger quarterly or semiannual payments, like $112.50 quarterly or $425 semiannually, reach the same total. The method favors farmers seeking education funds or improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Predmore
U. S. Treasury
S ‘War Finance Division
Treasury
E” Benng
How To Prevent Moth Damage In Winter Wardrobes
A vintage style home guidance piece outlines preventive steps for storing wool dresses suits furs and blankets to avoid moth damage. It covers cleanliness storage space preparation washing drying airing sealing with gummed tape moth proof bags and the use of paradichlorobenzene flakes and other controls. It emphasizes garments packed in boxes sealed in bags and stored in dry moderate environments with cedar aids as a supplementary repellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Ian
Obituary for Mrs Minnie Van Heukelom of Leighton
Minnie Van Heukelom died early Thursday April 12 at Mahaska Hospital born August 31 1884 in Mahaska county lived near Leighton all her life survived by husband GR Van Heukelom five children Mrs Wilbur Engbers of Pella Mrs Tony De Jong of Leighton Ernest Van Heukelom of Pella Esther and Clarence at home five grandchildren five brothers and a sister Funeral services were held April 14 at the Pella Cooperative Funeral Chapel and Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton with Rev Ira Hesselink and interment at Evergreen Cemetery near Leighton A card of thanks follows. The record goes on noting further services for a relative in Sheldon Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie van Heukelom
Mahaska Hospital
Mahaska County
Leighton
GR. van Heukelom
Wilbur Engbers
Pella
Tony de Jong
Ernest van Heukelom
Esther
Clarence
Dirk de Bruin
J. C. de Bruin
Thomas de Bruin
John de Bruin
Marinus de Bruin
A. Hi, Cummings
C. R. van Heukelem
Miss Horn
Rev. Hessilink
C. R. van Heukelom
Mrs John Rempe dies at home in Pella at ninety
Mrs John Rempe dies at her family home 609 Main Street Pella after a long life of ninety years Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 30 pm at First Reformed Church under Rev A Haverkamp Interment Oakwood Cemetery A fuller obituary will appear in The Chronicle on April 26
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rempe
Main Street
Pella
First Reformed Church
A. Haver- Kamp
Oakwood
Chronicle
Obituary of John Van Heukelom 84 in Sheldon Iowa
John Van Heukelom died March 27 1945 at the Sheldon Home Iowa at age 84 years 10 months He is survived by son Ed Van Heukelom of Hancock Minnesota and daughter Mrs John Kooistra of Rock Valley Iowa Six grandchildren and thirty five great grandchildren Also one brother Albert Van Heukelom of Oskaloosa Iowa and many relatives Born in the Netherlands he immigrated young He married Lena Nieuwendorp at Pella Iowa later to Adriana Verrips in 1898 and was widowed twice The obituary notes four brothers Tunis Ryk Brand and Gerrit and sister Mrs Johanna Rozeboom predeceased him and that his wife passed away February 16 1893
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Heukelom
Sheldon
Iowa
Ed van Heukelom
Hancock, Minn
Netherlands
Lena Nieuwendorp
Pella
Tunis
Ryk
Brand
Gerrit
Johanna Rozeboom
Adriana Verrips
Henry Van Arkel dies at home in Pella
Henry Van Arkel age unknown at 1118 Independence Street Pella died Wednesday morning at his home Funeral arrangements not set as son John serving in the Navy in Rhode Island is to be contacted for word
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Arkel
Independence Street
Pella
Mr. van Arkel
John
Navy
Rhode Island
Piano Recital Pleases With Dohnanyi Quintet
A Pella recital features Koviker’s impressionist tenderness and a standout Dohnanyi quintet. The program blends Ravel and Rachmaninoff with choral pages, Spanish inflections, and fine string work. Four rehearsals and busy schedules aside, the audience enjoys a professional, moving performance and young students in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koviker
Hom
Ravel
Faschingsschwank
Rachmaninoff
Lchumann
Jesus
Dohnanyi
Pella
Soldier Addresses Sgt Nibbelink and Others at Camps
Fragmentary listing shows soldiers and units stationed at multiple facilities including Camp Carson Colorado Camp Gruber Oklahoma and Palm Springs California. Names include Eugene Van Zee Marion Thomas and Ceisere with various service numbers and hospital or training postings.
Gospel Hall Services and Broadcast Schedule
At the Churches Gospel Hall Minister George T Pinches announces Bible Expositions on Thursday April 19 and Sunday April 22 with services 10:00 am and 11:00 am including The Lord's Supper. Broadcast over KBIZ 1240 at 4:16 p.m. details include service action and ministry of the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Pinches
KBIZ
God
Open Bible Church Sunday and midweek services
Open Bible Church led by Pastor Wm. Christopulos posts a Sunday Frayer meeting and Sunday school with Rev. Win Kelderman in charge. Morning worship offers a soul strengthening message. Overcomer's meeting features Bible students from Open Bible Institute and special music. Evangeli...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Bible Church
Wm. Christopulos
Frayer
Win
Kelderman
Overcomer
Open Bible Institute
Pan
OBS
Bill Reais
Sullivan Reformed Church Service Listings
Arthur J. Bennink, minister, leads morning worship at 10:00 with a sermon titled Promises of Christ, 3. Greater Things. Junior sermon The Boy Hero. Sunday School at 11:30 with The Pounding of Nation lesson. Evening Praise at 8:00 with Meditation and Graces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully Reformed Church
Arthur J. Bennink
Baptist Church Services and Youth Meeting Times
A. A. Swanson, Pastor, lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:80 with the topic Christian Stewardship. Youth meetings at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:0 with topic Personaliry Over Trouble. Mid-week service every Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Also note Third Reformed Church led by Lawrence J. Borst with a Worship Service and the House of Getting The pass. The Greatest Event. Strangers and friends, saved and unsaved, cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
A. A. Swanson
Third Reformed Church
Tawrence
Founding of the Nation sermon at First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp, minister, leads 9:30 Sunday School on The Founding of the Nation. Morning worship at 10:46, Evening praise at 7:30. Theme centers on The Indwelling Spirit with a Watchman Unto the House of Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
House of Israel
Second Reformed Church Service Schedule Feature
Rod Vanden Berg minister leads Sunday at 9 30 a m Sunday School with The Founding of a Nazi at 10 45 a m Morning Worship Unavailing Prayer and The Believer s Confidence at 7 30 p m Evening Worship Senior class led by Shirley Osborne described as Up My Own Mind Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Rod
Vanden Berg
Shirley’ Osborne
Marion County Women Organize Red Cross Wool Comforts
Mrs. Millie Davis of Knoxville area farms has produced and sold wool comforts for the Red Cross. She donated 19 comforts to Marines, with 35 more sold, funds sent to Washington DC for blood plasma. Comforts sold across Marion and nearby counties. average price near 86 dollars each, totaling at least 155.26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Davis
Knoxville
Red’ Cross
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Pella
The
Deadline for Price Charts Under OPA Rule
Merchants must file new price charts by April 20 under the MPR-OSD regulation. Acknowledgment of receipt must reach the Des Moines OPA district by May 4 to avoid restraint from selling listed items. Only retailers with annual business over 2500 dollars are required to file, though many smaller traders benefit from filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Mpr-Osd
Des Moines
Opel
Clean Wallpaper As Part Of Your Spring Cleaning
Cleaning wallpaper can brighten rooms during spring cleaning. Blot grease with a hot iron using blotting paper, but avoid scorching the paper. For spots use Fuller’s Earth paste with non flammable solvent, leave on, then brush off. Remove loose dirt by brushing walls and ceilings, then apply a wallpaper cleaner.
Cleaning Instructions for Wallpaper and Surface Prep
Begin at room top with inconspicuous area and scrub with downward strokes. Overlap strokes to prevent streaks and dust off excess cleaner with a cloth. Suggest home cleaner using flour baking soda ammonia and water. mix, heat in a double boiler for 193 hours, knead until smooth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amonia
By These We Live Poem by Larbara Overton
The speaker contemplates finding calm amid war by watching nature. She questions the ethics of seeking fields of beauty during conflict and chooses to guard the soul by staying aware of the earth’s cycles. Spring skies and a northbound bluebird offer solace and resilience.
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Hylas
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Ostermoor & Company
Wormhoudt’s Furniture Store
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John Vanden Baard
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Ath Co. 4Th Bn
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Camp Carson
Colorado
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