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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
2
Local family gatherings dominate this page with the Ver Dught reunions at Ivy and Vander Post events. The notes cover hosting dinners, showers, and cuisine, plus engagements and a death, detailing attendees from Pella and surrounding towns and the Knoxville Country Club connections.
Arie Thomassen, 69, of 1101 Liberty Street, Pella, died suddenly Friday at Mahaska hospital Oskeosa after a rapid decline following heart treatment. Born April 13, 1867 in Pella, he spent most of his life farming here and retired seven years ago. Funeral services were held at First Reformed Church with burial in Graceland.
The National Union of Christian Schools will hold its convention on August 25 and 26 with an inspirational address on the first night. The final act closes the gathering on the 26th as readings introduce vital subjects, and a business meeting led by general secretary Mr Fakkema will survey a decade of Christian school movement trends.
A report on pupil enrolment trends and propaganda activity is to be presented by a committee appointed by the board. It will address the present school situation and likely require thorough consideration and decisive action by the organization.
The church will hold morning and evening services this Sunday at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with Rev L De Morning delivering the sermon The theme is The City of the Cross and The Pet Jesus Christ Rev De Vries also listed among speakers though wording is unclear due to damaged text
Rev William Goulooze of Grand Rapids Michigan will occupy the pulpit at both morning and evening services Sunday. Other services will be held at the usual hours and the public is invited.
The pastor Rev. G. Menning will return from vacation this week and fill the pulpit Sunday morning. The afternoon and evening services will be conducted by Rev. John Ter Louw of South Holland Illinois.
Open Bible Church announces a Tuesday 7 30 prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 Bible Study on II Peter Chapter 3 Sunday 9 30 Sunday School for all Bring your family Sunday 11 00 Morning worship Topic Just a Look Sunday 6 30 Overcomers meeting Sunday 7 30 Evangelistic service Pictures from Lifes Other Side An illustrated message Bring friends Special singing and playing at services All are welcome
Ray Boland of Blyth and Co. bonding firm in Chicago wins an all-expenses-paid trip as a prize from a sales contest. The itinerary includes Victoria Vancouver Banff Lake Louise Canada Seattle Portland and Beles California. The recipient is praised as a merited honor and a Pella native.
An obituary notes the death of Thomassen who moved into his home in 1895 after marriage to Alida Kool on March 6 1895. Surviving are his wife a sister and a Home For the Aged resident Alida Thomassen. The notice expresses sympathy to Mrs Thomassen and other relatives.
C J Kruseman died Tuesday evening at 7 50 at the Home For The Aged age 75 years 4 months 19 days after long illness Funeral services Friday at 1 15 at First Christian Reformed church Rev M Monsma in absentia Rev Frank De Jong interment Oakwood Born Gelderland Holland March 19 1861 came to the United States 1881 at age 20 Wife preceded him died in April Surviving brother John Kruseman Pella and sisters Mrs John De Jong and Mrs Gerrit Vander Pol Sully plus many friends
The Junior Farmer Forum met at Lincoln School last Monday to discuss upcoming activities and share progress on community projects. Members exchanged ideas on youth agriculture programs and planned a schedule for the month.
The meeting, called to order by president Myron Nollen, heard minutes of the prior session. Dale D. Dorgelah, local game warden, delivered a discussion on wildlife value and protection, followed by Gary Ver Meer's humorous fencing. Refreshments ended the gathering.
Henry Van Ekeren died Friday July 24 at his home in Colfax after an extended illness. He was known in the community for his quiet service and had been a resident of Colfax for many years. The funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
A Monroe obituary notes the death of Mr Van Ekeren son of Van Ekeren of Monroe who died weeks ago after a 11 year service as a wit on the Rock Island railroad. Funeral services were held at Colfax last Sunday. Survived by wife daughter Mary Lou son John Henry and brother bie Van Ekeren. Pete Van Gent of Otley recovering after two weeks of heat exhaustion but remains weak.
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