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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1946

Page

7

Methodist Circle Tours Des Moines For Meeting

The Ladies of the Methodist Circle rode the morning bus to Des Moines on August 7 to meet at Mrs. Lois Tart's home. Ten members and two visitors attended an all day event with pot luck meals and devotions led by President Mrs. Weyers. Next meeting set for September 4 at Mrs. Grace Jarman's home.

Methodist Circle Des Moines Lois Tart Bess Brooks Weyers Grace Jarman Pella

The Book Shop Promises Complete School Stock

A concise advertorial note says the shop offers everything for school needs with a very complete stock and popular prices, inviting customers to shop at their door.

De Pennings Honored by Neighbors on 25th Anniversary

Last Wednesday, Aug 7, neighbors surprised the De Pennings at their home with a 25th wedding anniversary gift and a short talk by H. G. Van Wyk. A large group attended, sharing visits and a lunch. Also noted were a prenuptial shower for Clara Roorda and numerous local gatherings, reunions, and social events around Otley and Pella, including a Van Haaften Johnson marriage.

Wm. de Penning Bennink Rev. Benning Fred de Jong Ruth van Gorp Gertrude van Wyk Max Sparks Ruth Dorothy van Gorp Anna Mae L. W. de Penning H. B. van Roekel John de Penning A. W. de Penning Ed van Hemert Wallace de Penning Gertrude de Penning Wm. Lanser Sr Arie Lanser Gerrit Jensen L. L. van Rees John Meppelink Wm. Lanser Jr Jake Laverman A. Bennink Don Hartog G. Huyser Marvin U.S. Army Camp Lee

Churches Gospel Hall Special Message This Thursday

Mr. James G. Steel will bring a special message Thursday at 7 45 pm. Sunday services include 10 00 am and 10 45 am Bible Class The Lord's Supper and the Word of God. Broadcast over KBIZ Dial 1240 at 7 30 pm The Gospel Service featuring Mr James G Green on the most imperative time.

Gospel Hall James G. Steel KBIZ James G. Green

Protestant Church Service Schedule with Vermeer

Rev L Vermeer leads Sunday 9:30 Holland service using Luke 17 26 32 on attitude toward Christ. 1:30 p m English message asks Our Personal Knowledge of Personal misery spiritual or natural. 7:20 8:30 Young People discuss The Restoration of Job. All are welcome to attend.

Holland Young People’s Society Job Young People's Society

First Reformed Church Service Note

Pastor A Haverkamp leads Sunday School at 10 30 a m with a sermon on Jesus and the Sacredness of Human Life. Morning worship follows at 10 45 a m focusing on The Holy Law of God The Sin of Murder Evening praise and a lesson from XVI Under a Holy Compulsion.

First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp Jesus

Pella Baptist Church Welcome Service Planned

William G. Winstead, minister, invites all to attend at 30 Church School. Morning worship is at 10 46 with Evening Service at 1 00 and a class for all ages. A cordial welcome to all.

Pella Baptist Church William G. Winstead

Sully Reformed Church Service Schedule

Arthur J. Bennink, pastor, leads morning worship at 9 and 11:15. Sermon subject is Crossed Hands. Junior sermon and Sunday School meet at 1. The Sacredness of Evening Praise focuses on Practical Faith in Jesus and meditation on unity.

Sully

Second Reformed Church Sunday Services Flagship

The church schedules 9:30 a.m. church school, 10:45 a.m. morning worship, and 7:30 p.m. evening worship. Rev. Marion Nollen will lead the day’s services and all are invited to attend.

Second Reformed Church Marion Nollen

Third Reformed Church Sermon and Services Preview

The Third Reformed Church announces Bible School at 9 30 a.m Worship at 10 45 a.m C E societies at 6 30 p m With Sunday evening services Rev Benjamin Ver Steeg will preach the morning message and Rev W Walvoord will lead the afternoon and evening services.

Third Reformed Church

Birth and death of Kay Louise Van Gorkum in Newton

A baby girl named Kay Louise Van Gorkum was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Van Gorkum at Skiff Memorial Hospital in Newton on August 6. She died at 9:66 p.m. on August 11 after life support was unavailable. Graveside rites were conducted at St. Andrews Lutheran Cemetery near Galesburg at 4 p.m. on August 12, with Rev. E. H. Meuller officiating.

U. S. Navy Newton Pella Hope College Holland Michigan Kay Louise George van Gorkum Skiff Memorial Hospital St. Andrews Lutheran Cemetery Galesburg E. H. Meuller

Home for the Aged Receives Many Visiting Families

The Home for the Aged notes visits from numerous families and relatives including Mrs. Peter De Jong and children John and Gerrit, Mr. and Mrs. James De Jong of Leighton, and Will Terlouw of Minneapolis. Residents and staff welcomed guests from Otley, Peoria, Grinnell, Carbin, Chicago, South Dakota, New Brunswick, and Des Moines.

Vander Linden Ray Vander Linden Pella Henry Hoekstra Mary Lou Gerald Gerrit van Zee Wilma Fred Marion Elmer Vander Wai Robert Judy James de Jong Ben Petersma Tony de Jong Ralph Wilur Westra Clayton Ustermarkt Mra Ray van Zante Louis van Heukelem Arnold van Zee Arlin A. Westra J. B. Vander Linden Peter de Jong John Gerrit de Jong Leighton Will Terlouw Minneapolis Louis de Vries Peoria Tillie van Gorp Christina, Jr Peter Vos Otley Henry Vander Wilt Clyde Comas Grinnell Iowa Anne De_ Hoed Marion Nollen Carbin Wisconsin W. Nolen John Sterk Ofle John de Vries Evert de Witt Chicago Gerrit Marinus Willis Vander Kooi South Dakota G. Bosma C. de

Local Masonic Lodge Plans First Degree Soon

O.E.8 met in regular session last Monday evening with a good turnout. A splendid evening was enjoyed by all. There will be a First Degree in the local Masonic lodge soon. watch for the date and plan to attend.

Amvets Auxiliary Amvets Post O.E

Marion County Teams to Compete in Quiz Derby

Marion County pupils from Pleasantville and Knoxville will enter the statewide Quiz Derby at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, August 23 to 30. Entries include Charlotte Shivvers Irma and Jack Holland from Pleasantville and John Jenkins Frank Jenkins Loretta Newman from Knoxville. More than 100 teams will vie for the state championship as questions focus on Town history and the Centennial theme with daily sessions from nine until closing, except Sundays, broadcast on major radio stations.

Marion County Des Moines Jessie M. Parker Pleasantville Charlotte Shivvers Irma Jack Holland Knoxville John Jenkins Frank Jenkins Loretta Newman

Iowans Continue Bond Buying Across Counties

Iowa residents maintain strong Savings Bond purchases and redemptions from January through June 1946, with best shows in Winneshiek Adair Davis Ida Washington Sioux Plymouth Johnson and Lyon counties. Sioux and Plymouth lead June gains while Washington and Delaware show the largest losses. Marion Jasper and Mahaska counties post above average purchase-to-redemption ratios as State Director Roger Warin commends the effort and urges counties with weak redemptions to bolster sales.

Sioux Plymouth Washington Delaware Iowa Bist Mahaska County

Iowa to Honor Granddaughter of Gov. A. Briggs

Mrs. Nannie Briggs Robertson, granddaughter of Ansel Briggs, visits Iowa for Centennial events and a tribute plan at Andrew Jackson County celebration. She previously spoke at Burlington’s town semi centennial in 1896 and was once called Iowa’s honorary granddaughter.

Des Moines Iowa Nannie Briggs Robertson Iowa Centennial Committee Robertson State Lowe Ansel Briggs Jackson County Andrew Robert D. Blue Briggs Dison Cherokee Nannie Briggs Omaha Neb Burlington

Iowa’s great granddaughter christened in long line of legacy

The article traces the Robertson family lineage from Ansel Briggs through multiple generations. It notes Eleanor Mrs Robertson’s honorary title, her son Alexander Robertson’s World War II Bronze Star, and Janet Mary Robertson as Iowa’s proclaimed “great great granddaughter.” Centennial centers link past and present in Iowa history.

Iowa A. D. Robertson Washta Ansel Briggs Andrew Briggs Omaha Alexander D. Robertson Cherokee Robertson Janet Mary Robertson Lowa Janet Mary

HAND SCOURING MAY BE NEEDED FOR CREAM CAN

A dairy specialist from Iowa State College warns that a can washed at the plant may not be clean for cream or milk. To test cleanliness smell after opening then wipe with a cloth. If soiled, clean on the farm with hot water washing agent and a soft brush, then rinse before use. Boiling water or chemical sterilizer may be used.

A. W. Rudnick Iowa State College Rudnick

Van Donselaar Returns From Zion National Park Trip

P A Van Donselaar came back this week after a visit to Zion National Park in Southern Utah enjoying the scenic canyons and rock formations and reporting a memorable journey.

P. A. van Donselaar Zion National Park Utah

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L. P Lake Prairie Township Marvin de Zwarte Myron Nolten Willis van de Voort Amvets Auxiliary Picnic Murry Grandin Merle Marilee Ann Edith Ann Dick de Heus C. de Prenger Oliver Wisgerhof Marvile Carline Norma Carol Leydens Neal Leydens W. Washington Street Sharon Braaksma Martha Sack Larry Boot Ronnie Ver Meer Freddie Vander Heiden Carl Vander Veer Andy Klyn Main Street Richard Beving New Brunswick N. J Mrs A. Klyn Marian Beane Billeaukes Jow Rexall Drug Store Hobart Lorie Safex Rexall Wwe Clara Roorda Andrew Buwalda John J. Buwalda Ayn Vander Ploeg Peter Bogaards E. A. Roorda E. R. Borgman Herman Tysseling G. van Zee Gerrit Klein Delis van Zante Wm. M. Tysseling Baptist Ladies Aid Ed Van‘Toorn C. Allen Gerrit Aalbers Francis D. Poortinga Mary Jane Linda Harold Poortinga Gerrit den Hartog Eugene Henry Aalbers Shirley Beverly Marilyn John Keuning Joe Nunnikhoven Joyce Darlene Eileen Ruth Ed. C, van Hemert Elmer Raymond Gerdena Verna Simon L. van Dusseldorp Lorence Artie Hiemstra Helen Marinus Aalbers Jerry Prairie City Matt Olivier Larry Ronald Edward Aalbers Betty Terpstra Edward and Delos Jelsma Dave Vander Ploeg Francis van Dusseldorp Dena van Huizen John Soetens Packwood California Arie Soeten Tunis Kooyman Oskaloosa Walker Visscher Hedrick Harold Kaldenberg Cedar Rapids Len Kaldenberg Wm. Wallace Arie Soctens LeRoy Nixon A. T. van Houweling Booth Parke Warner Vande Voort Fred Lankelma Zylstra Martha and Anna Ed Cook John van’ Dyk J. Kuyper Borgman Andrew Verploeg Murry Grandia Thelma Grandia Bonnie and Letha Vande Voort Shower Raymond Newendorp Gary Vermeer Evelena van Gorp John M. van Gorp Janella Elizabeth ‘Kole Elmer Newendorp Melvin Gladys Pothoven Elmer Pothoven Harold Tysseling West Market Park Tennis Tysseling Ames Marcia Lou Tysseling Albert E. Tysseling Neal van Hemert M. M. de Reus H. A. Tysseling Cemetery Aid Porter Grove Cemetery Aid Chas, van Zante Terlouw G. J. Terlouw Killduff Marion de Bruin William Terlouw Minn Nick Terlouw P. G. van Gorp Henry Terlouw John Terlouw Wm. Terlouw L. J. Maasdam Henry van Wyk James Vander Waal Sidney Bert van Hemert I. J. Roorda Simon Terlouw Andrew Terlouw Lydia Terlouw John van Gorp Lester Arthur Hoksbergen Paul van Dyk Vernon van Gorp Clarence van Gorp Arlene Gerrit Gopp John O Arletta Isabelle Theda Lloyd Louis Ben Terlouw Jennie Marie Lester Huyser Walter Vander Zyl Ollie Terlouw Masonic Study Club Pella Lod Churshes Kay Louise van Gorkum Gov. A. Briggs Seas Vander Linden's Drug Store Angel Food Zokoro John Lasschuit Roy W. Vander Lautenbach & Verought Bach Allen’s
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