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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
2
Thanksgiving week in Pella and surrounding towns saw many residents visiting relatives and attending events. Atty. D. C. Van Z reappeared after illness. many families welcomed new babies. pastors and students traveled for holidays. autos delivered to local buyers. multiple residents visited hospitals in Oskaloosa and Des Moines during the holiday period.
At the ChurchesFIRST CHR REF CHURCH 9 30 am preaching by the pastor 2 00 pm Emmanuel Tekst Matthews 123 7 30 pm Pre Christmas sermon RADIO SERMONETTE The Rev John Griffioen of the Sally Christian Reformed Church will speak over KSO Des Moines next Saturday at 11 30 am Note the hour For three weeks this service is at half past eleven THIRD REFORMED CHURCH Rev G Menning Pastor 9 30 Sunday School The Nature and Work of the Church 10 45 The Holy Spirit of God 2 00 De Genezing Van de Kranke te Bethesda 7 30 What the Gospel is
Second Chr. Ref, Rev Monsma, 9:30 am worship with Luke 1 18 20 and 2 00 Catechism. 7:30 pm “Able to Perform that Which He Promised.” Second Reformed Church Rev Vanden Berg, 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Morning Worship “After Twenty-five Years” 7:30 pm Evening Worship “Caleb the Courageous” 2:00 pm Junior C E topic “How Can We Share Our Gift” Leader Don Lubbert. 6:30 pm Intermediate C E Bethlehem's Part Leader Virginia Carpenter.
At 6 30 p m the Senior C E group debates the resolution that the Reformed Church should maintain educational institutions. Leaders are Arthur Grull and Wilbur Ivins.
The notice lists 30 Sunday School, 245 morning worship with sermon titled In the Beginning and communion. A 245 Young People's Devotional meeting and an 7 80 Evening Worship with the subject The Challenge.
Rev Bernard Kok to deliver a lecture at the local Protestant Church on Friday evening December 12 at 7 40. Subject Christian Education. A collection will be taken for the local Christian Grammar and High Schools. Sponsored by the Men's Society. Public invited.
Mr and Mrs Dan Meulpolder entered their silver foxes at the International Live Fox and Mink Show in Grand Rapids Michigan winning ribbons for sixth seventh tenth places. Foxes were shown from the United States and Canada. Dan Meulpolder called it a solid starter and noted it was their first time showing at the International after many prize pelts.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Willemsen and children spent Thanksgiving Day in the Russel Vande Krol home. Mrs. Jessie Hill returned home after a week with her son near Perry. Several families shared meals at New Sharon and Lynnville area homes. Grace Elscott helped in the Leonard Dahm home. The De Jong and Elscott households noted visits and moving efforts near Lynnville.
Iowa poultrymen confront defense era shortages of aluminum leg bands disinfectants metal feeders waterers and cardboard chick boxes. A quarter horsepower electric motor is described as doing as much work as four crank operators, touted as an easy keeper requiring little rest.
Professor Giese of Tow State College outlines four main improvements for round roof barns using glued laminated rafters. He advocates casein glue to prevent shear, extending rafters to the foundation, using narrower deeper rafters built from seven by seven and a half inch stock, and aligning with the natural curve to enhance rigidity and reduce sag.
We wish to thank friends and relatives for the kindness shown during my wife and mother’s illness and after her death. Expressions of sympathy and floral offerings are deeply appreciated. Wall C. Vane and Family
To all who were kind to our dear Paul Synhorst during his illness and to us after his death we express our thanks. Flor, offerings and expressions of sympathy are gratefully acknowledged.
Mrs Gysbert Van Zante and family express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for the many acts of kindness shown during the illness and after the death of their husband and father. Floral offerings and expressions of sympathy are gratefully acknowledged.
We express sincere thanks to all friends relatives and neighbors who aided during illness and after the death of our beloved Wit and mother Mrs Joan R Van Ze We appreciate flowers words letters and expressions of sympathy from John R Van Ze and Mrs Nick Vander et al.
Alvin Van Zee and Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Van Zee express appreciation to relatives friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy and for helping with husking the corn through cards letters and offers of support.
Jaarsma's Bakery offers a practical pair for sale including a reliable circulating heater and a Motorola car radio. Ideal for updating kitchen or vehicle. Contact Jaarsma's Bakery for details and price.
The Book Shop announces free personalization on all items priced one dollar and up including Bibles, bill folds, and leather gifts. Customers can have names gold embossed on their chosen items at no extra charge.
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