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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1948

Page

10

Farewell party for Mr and Mrs Joe Nunphoven moves to new home near Pella

Neighbors gathered Monday night November 20 to bid Mr and Mrs Joe Nunphoven goodbye as they relocate near Pella. Attendees included many local families and friends such as the Rozendaals, Willemsons, Van Wyks, Van Henterts, Keuning, Aalbers, and Den Hartog along with Joyce, Shirley, Beverly, Marilyn, Judy and Peter.

Joe Nunpilhoven Pella Jacob Rozendaal Norman Doe Willemsen Sandra Henry Warren van Wyk Elmer van Hentert Dwin Dean John Keuning Peter Dolen Henry Aalbers

Thanksgiving Dinner Highlighted Pella Campus Event

A large Thanksgiving Dinner at Graham Hall hosted by Dean Catherine Poppen and Miss Mary Caulk drew about 200 guests. Cooks prepared turkey, pumpkin pie, and trimmings while decorations featured fruits candles and nut cups. Students stayed in Pella due to Central’s one day recess and several local figures attended. VFW Auxiliary to Sponsor Box Supper Tonight at the club hall invites all, with next auxiliary meeting set for December 8.

Graham Hall Pella Graha Hall Central Mary Caulk Catherine Poppen Caulk Veterans of Foreign Wars

Dinner at YWCA Rooms in Oskaloosa

Seventy five relatives gathered for a Thanksgiving celebration at the YWCA in Oskaloosa. The afternoon featured singing and games with many local families listed, followed by a homemakers class discussion on cake decorating and festive touches.

Y.W.C Oskaloosa C Town Mis Dein Alcott Irene Elmer Chadwick Geurts Las Verne John Reaud

Farewell party for Beyer family at farm home after 37 years

Neighbors gathered November 23 to bid Mr. and Mrs. Arie Beyer farewell as they move to Pella after 37 years at their farm. About 66 attendees with refreshments attended the gathering where Arthur John will remain on the home place and the Beyers thanked everyone for the neighborly sendoff. A separate shower honored Johnnie and Phyllis Vander Wert with games, lunch, and gifts, hosted at the Vander Wert residence with many local families in attendance.

Arie Beyer Pella Arthur John Bert Menninga Bernice van Ee John Edwin Terlouw Arnold Schippers Gerrit Sneller Percy Clements Hessel van Zante T. van Zante Marion Poortinga William van Ke Edward Hiemstra Elmer van Wyk Jake Rozendaal Gon van Haaften Wm. Rouw Elma Bloodsworth Arthur John Vander Werts John Vander Wert Johnnie Phyllis Vander Wert Tt Vander Haar Warner Willemsen A. M. van Zante Wilma Connie Spoelstra Harold Vander Hart Richard van Roekel Henry Roorda Betty van Roekel W. van Hemert Johnnie Vander Wert

Bennink obituary recalls long life of Dutch farmer in Armour

Doris Bennink son of John Henry and Gertrude Bennink born January 11 1887 on the Red Rock Pella area Iowa. He joined Grandview Reformed then Community Congregational Church Armour South Dakota later moved to town. Survived by wife and nine children, 18 grandchildren, two brothers, a sister. Funeral Wednesday at the Armour Congregational Church with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

Doris John Henry Ay Gertrude Koffers Bennink Red Rock Pella Lown Conteiner First Reformed Church Kobra Marrie Roekel Mvember Grandview Armour Bennink Bent Nk Ivaves John Custer Washington LaClair Wilton Calif William Pampa Texas Gerard Ferndale Wash Betty Wayne Woltz Laurens Towa Arthur Taul Yankton Merl Grand Island Nebr Dorothy Marion Keil Ankeny Iowa Communi Congregational Church South Dakota Pleasant Ridge

Religious Emphasis Week Highlights Alumni and Exhibits

Central Graduate Mildred Almstead of Hudson is profiled for her history work and leadership roles at Central College and Hudson High School. An art exhibit during Religious Emphasis Week features Life Magazine sections on Luther Galvin and Dutch masters, with a drama presentation The Vigil by college players.

Walvoord Ctor Columbia County Minister's Association Barbara Linda G Dirk Central Mildred F. Almstead Hudson New York Central College State University of Iowa Pi Kappa Delta Alpha Kappa Alpha Hudson Reformed Church Young People’s Department Choir Christian Endeavor Society Columbia County Christian Endeavor Union Burden Lake Youth Fellowship Conference Hudson High School Board of Education John Wesle Life Luther Galvin Netherlands Ver Meer Rembrandt Ruysdael

Pella 84 Montezuma 29 in opening game

Pella upset Montezuma 84 to 29 as Harry Weyers led Pella with 15 points and Carl Van Cleave starred for Montezuma with 14. Final score followed lopsided scoring by quarters and strong defense. Officials Bud Knox and Ed Wright presided.

Harry Weyers Pella Carl van Cleave Montezuma Motezuma Bud Knox Ed Wright Pella Montezuma F van Cleave B. Weyers Thurber Borgman Lowe van Wyk Kiner van Berkum G.van Cleave C. Mentink Rainey Crider

Sale of Seals Supports Tuberculosis Fight Nationwide

The text describes Christmas Seals funding the national tuberculosis campaign. It notes the early deadly toll, public ignorance, and how local and nationwide efforts built the National Tuberculosis Association. Since the campaign began, deaths dropped about 80 percent, with 50,000 lives saved annually, while continued public support persists.

United Atlantic City N. J National Tuberculosis Association Hay National Tubertion

Art Show at Central Callesces Draws Voter Interest

Voice of the Public thanks the writeup on the recent Art Show at Central Callesces and notes voter interest in the picture The Storm hart differs so asl would like the next art heap of pies Since the mode widly from medic to suumest that contest different I pointed for the two type tures Tatey Huber.

Central Callesces Hart

Van Zantes Host Pleasant Supper for Friends

Mr and Mrs D C Van Zante entertained friends including Mr and Mrs Gary Vogelaar Mr and Mrs Buerkens Dr and Mrs H G Wormhoudt and Mr and Mrs George Ver Stee at a Sunday evening supper. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed at the Van Zante home.

D. C. van Zante Gary Vogelaar Buerkens H. G. Wormhoudt George Ver Stee van Zante

Gift wrap rolls offered by The Book Shop

That genuine foil wrap for Christmas and gift packages is showcased in clan and stone colors. The Book Shop promotes several rolls for seasonal gifting and decoration.

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