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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
9
Mr and Mrs C Groenendyk plan a Golden Wedding anniversary observance in Leighton on Wednesday December 7 from 7 to 9 pm inviting relatives and friends. The article also notes Federated Club Christmas meeting plans and community event details with various hostesses and activities.
Legion Auxiliary to meet Tuesday for Amer y meeting at pam with hostesses Gladys Rinehart Sophia Geurts Hilda Nesbit Gertrude Kallemyn and Jennie Vander Voort Bring a guest Mrs Harriet Beanente Birthday Club members honored at home Wednesday evening November 23 Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess The evening was spent socially Mrs Maury Ellen Ray welcomed as a new member All others present enjoyed the evening.
The annual Thanksgiving dinner of the Brand family gathered at the YWCA in Oskaloosa with seventy seven attendees. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Brand and Francis, and many relatives from nearby towns. A program by the children followed and all expressed hope to reunite next year. Additionally the Black Oak and Scott 4-H Club met at Connie Peterson's on November 28, 1949, focusing on breakfast menus and food preparation with demonstrations and a lunch to close.
Dorothy Hermanstorfer daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Hermanstorfer of 910 Tenth Avenue East Oskaloosa married Arnold Van Haaften son of Mr and Mrs Bert Van Haaften of Pella. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Dwight M Walker at the First Christian Church parsonage Wednesday November 16 1949 at 2 00 pm Attend.
Mrs Don Ross and Walter De Penning wed in Chicago TL Indiana and Wisconsin. The young couple are now at home in University Park.
Rotary meeting featured Dr Laura Nanes speaking on The World State and the role of education in shaping global governance. Attendees included Matt Heerema and Dr G T Vander Lugt. announcements covered the football banquet on Tuesday the 29th at 6 20 p m at Second Reformed Church parlors, sponsored by Rotary and Kiwanis.
Ill Miss Joan Hestinga of Grand Rapids Mich Mrs Frank Hesse link of Oskaloosa Mr Harold Hestinga of Des Moines and M and Mrs Jim Timmons of Prairie City called on Mr and Mrs Albert Van Heukelem Mrs Dewey Kaldenberg and daughter of Sally visited Mr Sara Van Ryswyk Mr and Mrs G Vander Schaaf of Hospers Iowa and Mr Harry Brom called on Rey and Mrs Douwstra.
Obituaries for Alfred Currier and Jake De Hoedt list their ages and death dates with memorial services at local churches. Community notes cover birth of David Eugene, neighborhood club sewing, Homemakers of Fairview Township meeting, L C A Tools Chapel activities, and visits of locals including Park Foundh returning to Texas after weeks with relatives. The items preserve names, places, and affiliations relevant to Monroe residents.
Mrs. Alie Clevenger hosted a gathering last Sunday in Altoona with Jorge Marshall. Mr Kane, who suffered skin graffine at the Des Moines Mission Hospital, has returned home after an injury in a corn elevator accident. The Amvet Auxiliary of Monroe donated a Polio Pak to Blank Memorial Hospital. The November meeting was hosted by Mrs Ruth Shaw with a noon potluck dinner.
News from the Home for the Aged lists birthdays and visitors in late November. Mrs Henry Postma turned 73 on November 25 while Miss Jane Bos reached 76 on November 27. Numerous relatives and friends including Langstraat and Den Hartog families visited residents and shared greetings.
The Old Military Road from Dubuque to Missouri border finished, with its path feeding towns including Dubuque Anamosa Iowa City Crawfordsville Mount Pleasant and Keosauqua. Modern Iowa state highways now follow much the same corridor.
Mrs. Harry Springer of Henderson escaped serious harm while unloading corn when her clothing caught in a corn elevator. She was dragged toward the machine but freed herself, suffering minor injuries as she unthreaded from the gear. Local safety crews assisted until she could be treated.
George T. Pinches will lead Bible School at 10 00 am and preach on The Call to True Christian Liberty at Ford of God Gospel Church. J J Rouse, veteran messenger of Christ, will deliver a sermon at 7 14 pm with a focus on ceremonies and works.
Recognized as Havime Been with Jesu Hear the Protestant Reformed Hour every Wednesday mornings over the Reone station dial at 80 9200 Adult Class meets Monday evenings studying the Dehic Confession Visitors are welcome
Junior C K Intermediou Ann LeCocq leads devotions at a consecration meeting at College CLE on Sunda 15. The event highlights a religious observance at the Second Reformed Church as attendees participate in formal consecration activities.
Clifford F. Perron, minister, announces church services including evening worship with the sermon The God of the Impossible. Special music and a 6:30 start. Monday church school meeting at 7:30 with Edna Trickey as guest speaker. Wednesday choir rehearsal at 7, mid week service at 8 on The Story of Our Bible Abraham topic.
Fragmentary church bulletin mentions Minister A Maverkamip and themes of Jeremiah denunciations and resurrection. Partial headings reference prayer and praise services, junior Christian activities, and weekly gatherings. Text is garbled with unclear dates and places.
A United Presbyterian Church in America debate and service schedule lists Gene Well Y Wasener B Louw and Joyce De Bruin as participants. The Sunday sermon series titled Moments of Music features a 7 20 pm program in Cent Chapel with the Cent Capel Choir directed by a guest speaker. Attendees are invited to take part in all or any part of Rev.'s program at the church.
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