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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1950

Page

9

Reunion at Black Oak Center School far from Pella

The third alumni reunion of Black Oak Center School held Friday evening August 11 1950 brought together former students and Agnes Winkerton Weyerse. Attendees from Oskaloosa Leighton Sully Grinnell Eddyville and Pella shared memories and songs after a cooperative dinner. Rev C A De Bruin gave a short talk and a friendship circle closed the event with God Be With You Till We Meet Again.

Black Oak Center School Pella Agnes Winkerton Weyerse Albert V Meer C. A. de Bruin G. J. van der Beek J. E. Engelhoven Bert Vander Wilt C. M. Vroom G. J. Vander Wilt Oskaloosa Ben van Nimwegen Sully Henry van Donselaar Grinnell Chris den Hartog Eddyville Ranipet India

AMVET Auxiliary delegates named for national and district events

The AMVET Auxiliary met at Mrs. Frank Boat’s home with good attendance. Reports highlighted the White Clover Sale proceeds and a display display at Wander Mo Bakery. Kathryn Vriezelaar was elected district delegate, with Mrs. M. C. Van Gorp as state delegate. They will travel to Cleveland September 5 for the National Convention. Delegates were chosen for the district meeting September 1 in Ottumwa to organize the new 10th district including Marion County. State convention reports were given by Mrs. John Vanden Berg and Mrs. A. T. Van der Beek. Memorial services honored 16 deceased members, including Gold Star Mother Mrs. Dan Medpolder of Pella. Past presidents received pins. Wilma Rempe Jr. spoke of service and urged support for Mrs. Vanden Berg. Refreshments followed.

AMVET Frank Boat Ray Doorenbos Carl Vogelway Kathryn Vriezelaar Ouey Ausillary M.C. van Gorp Cleveland Ohio Ottumwa Marion County John Vanden Berg A. T. Vander Beek Dan Medpolder Pella Wilma Rempe Jr M. C. van Gorp Wilma B. H. Langerak United Service Women Langerak Agnes Weyerse National Amvets Amvets Auxiliary A. W. de Penning

Toothache Sends Dentist Knapp Home From Fishing Trip

Dentist M. D. Knapp of Denison cut short a fishing trip after a toothache forced him to return home to see his dentist.

M. D. Knapp Denison

Scaffold Collapse Injures New Mexico Worker

Fred Kiener a 65 year old Chart er Oak resident was injured when scaffolding he worked on collapsed sending him about 26 feet to the ground. The incident is reported as a fatal or serious injury with authorities noting the fall from height.

Fred Kiener Charter Oak

Branderhorst and Bosker Nuptials Reach Pella Return

Cornelius Branderhorst and Margaret Bosker married in Wieringerwerf Netherlands after his 1948 visit to claim his bride. He worked at the Pella Chronicle Engraving Shop before returning with his wife to Pella on August 12. Cornelius, son of Mr and Mrs G P Branderhorst, was among the family who joined him in America in 1949.

Cornelius Branderhorst Pella Margaret Bosker Slootdorp Noord Holland Netherlands Wieringerwerf Mr. Branderhorst Romain America Holland Dreas Cornelius Lambert Branderhorst United States Margaret J. J. Bosker H. M. ‘Bosker Pella Chronicle Dan Meulpolder Cornelius Cornie G. P. Branderhorst University Street Branderhorst

Approved Methods Make Good Pickles

Jewel Graham of Town State College Extension nutritionist says pickles and relishes boost meals with flavor color and texture. Proper methods add vitamins and appetite value whether brine-cured or quick-process. start with fresh cucumbers use quality cider sugar soft water and fresh spices. Miss Graham suggests a 10 percent salt brine with one egg floating to test. A note mentions a person who raises frogs for market as a ranaculture reference.

Jewel Graham Town State College Extension Miss Graham

Country Club News Golf Round Results and Events

The club reports first and second round results from the championship flight and first and second flights in the men's and women's tournaments. Notable match outcomes include Tysseling over Kooyman and Baer defeating Van Hemert, with Ver Dught and Heerema advancing in later rounds. Women’s results show Tysseling, Smorenburg byes, and Farrer victory. Upcoming events include Club Fellowship, Women’s Day Potluck, Teen-Age Wagon Wheels, and a cancelled All-Club dinner scheduled for August 24.

Anthony Tysseling Wally Kooyman Gordon Nesbit Herb van der Waal George Lankelma Ralph Ver Meer Bill Baer J. B. van Hemert Verle Ver Dught Jean Kuyper Bucky Waechter Pete Gaass Rudy Ulrich Boots Vanden Dever Bill, Baer Max Schakel M. Thomas Leo Sels Bob Menning Herb Mentink Mike Lungerak Eldon Ray J. Ver Mee Gene Stientjes Vander Ploeg Mart Heerema N. C. Vander Meulen T. G. Fultz Klaas Inv Veld Rabe Caldwell A.B. van Houweling Marvin van Gorp Don Toom TH. H. Kramer Dirk van Zante Gerrit van Roekel Bob Triplett Dick Vanden Oever Dick Lautenbach HH. Kramer Pat Ulrich Jo Smorenburg Florence Tysseling Fran Kuyper Joan Farrer Elva Mae Neerema Gradus Klein Jack Don Cummings Bob Klein Charles F. Dykstra Gary Vogelaar Gerrit van Rocke J. E. Shultz

Summer refreshments and malted milk drinks guide

A concise, period voice recipe feature on creating refreshing summer beverages. Includes Chocolate Malted Milk, Banana Milk Fluff, Grape Juice Arctic, and a fruit juice thirst quencher. Emphasizes nutrition, easy preparation, and appealing for children and adults while suggesting alternatives to carbonated drinks. Contains practical ingredient lists and simple mixing steps.

Children Should Not Pass Up Other Activities for TV

Iowa Child Welfare Research Station urges parents to limit TV time for children ages 6 to 15 to protect active outdoor play and creative activities. The report notes growing TV use competes with hobbies, Scouts, and schooling, potentially making kids passive and stifling physical activity.

Carol Brownie Iowa Child Welfare Research Station State University of Iowa

Disease Check Before Taking Honey Warns Apiarist

F J Paddock ex tension apiarist at Town State College urges disease checks before honey removal. Inspect brood nests in late July or early August to prevent contamination of equipment and ensure safe storage. Adjust brood confinement and queen excluder placement to protect stores and plan mid season inspections with fall colony adjut erations.

F. J. Paddock Town State College

Church Notes and Services Promised Across Local Congregations

The notice lists Sunday worship at Third Reform Church Rev Vander as pastor and Church of the Open Bible with morning services at 11 and weather permitting a series on evangelism. It also mentions midweek services, Bible study at 2 PM, and Saturday prayer meetings, reflecting a busy local church schedule.

Qverestiey Pam Evangeliaie

Sunday Worship at Museu 20 Yeham Church

Morning worship noted for best speaker Prof TL Mentink of Central College. Special music at 3 30 pm and youth fellowship program follow.

Museu Yeham Chaveh Selon Tesham TL Mentink Central College

First Christian Reformed Church Worship Broadcasts

The First Christian Reformed Church led by Rev. Simon Vroon offers Sunday 9:30 am Divine Worship on KEBS with the Prodigal's Re stun. A 7:30 pm program features Little Faith Listen to the Back-to-God Hour with Rev. P. H. Eldersveld on KIOA at noon 940 and KPIB 2:30 pm 1230.

Lawrence den Hesten KEBS P. H. Eldersveld KIOA Dial

First Reformed Church Service Schedule

Anthony Haverkamp, minister, leads Sunday School at 9 30 am with John the preacher of repentance. Morning worship follows at 10 45 am. Evening praise is at 7 30 pm with Why Is a Sinner Eternally as a topic.

First Reformed Church Anthony Haverkamp John

Otley Christian Reform Church Service Schedule

Morning worship at 9 20 a m with 30 afternoon worship and a 5 00 p m family vesper hour broadcast by the pastor and his family over KWDM Des Moines.

Des Moines

Temporary substitute program on KWDM radio

Recorded music by the Blackwood Brothers quartet will air on KWDM 1150 Des Moines the last two Sundays in August at 5:00 PM. Station managers plan this sacred substitute to favor the Family Vesper Hour audience during its usual no week absence.

Blackwood KWDM Des Moines

St Mary Catholic Church Mass Times

Mass is held every Sunday morning at 8 o clock at St Mary Catholic Church.

ST. Mary Catholic Church

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