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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
11
The annual Xmas party for all G. B. Sammies is set for the evening of December. A potluck supper begins at 8:00 pm with each family bringing a covered dish and proceeds including a gift exchange. A Christmas program features children and a parent contact for program namings, Pearl Van Garp, followed by officer elections for the new year.
A list of Ladies items available includes sheer hosiery in Black, White, Tea Rose and Blue, sheer lisle hose, Tingle Sox, gowns, pajamas, house coats, sweaters, scarfs, mittens, gloves, aprons, handkerchiefs, and many other practical Christmas gift goods.
The article notes a Christmas party set for Friday December 10 with exchanges of gifts and hosts including Mrs. Arthur Klein and others. It covers a Hartwick marriage, the Live and Learn Club meeting at Mrs. Clarence Den Adel’s with a Holland letter and a grab bag plan, plus Amvet Auxiliary scheduling a December 14 gathering at Mrs. A C Rempe’s home.
The College Concert Band under Thostenson delivered a strong performance with notable soloists John Isten Dagonrad and Jacobs. Trumpet soloist Acker Gibbons impressed the audience with Hungarian Melodies and Londonderry Airs. The Girls Ensemble directed by Edith LeGoca, nine strong voices, also received praise for balance and unity as many members were new this year. The event drew larger enthusiasm, boosting interest for future appearances, and a Navy safety award was announced for the Naval Air Station Alameda California.
Naomi Shank Iowa State College home management specialist presents a booklet Make Your Kitchen Modern with tips for remodeling planning lighting ventilation and storage. The guide emphasizes family needs right to left work flow and practical shelf solutions to keep equipment within easy reach.
A church notices page lists service times, topics, and guest speakers for multiple congregations. It includes Third Reformed Church with sermons on Letters in the Bible, The Bible's Significance Today, and Moments of Music. Pella Baptist Church with guest speaker Rev. Arthur Bennink. Gospel Hall with The Gospel Service. First Reformed Church with sermons on The Christ Child of Bethlehem and Great Doctrines. Second Reformed Church announces classes and a farewell message by Rev. Richard Vanden Berg.
Chariton High furnishes the opposition in the first conference game of Little Dutch home schedule on Friday evening. Chariton’s aggressive style and strong teamwork are noted after a 41 to 4 win over Russell. Curtain raiser at 7:00 features freshmen and sophomores. seniors barred from reserve games. Pep Band present.
Paul Boertje a 57 year old Pella real estate broker died at Still Hospital Des Moines on Saturday December 4 after several years of sickness and weeks of serious illness Funeral services were held December 8 at 1 30 p m at the First Christian Reformed Church A fuller life story will appear in The Chronicle of De- Moines
An 83 year old pupil named Gabe Pederson of Waterville gave a box of candy to his 94 year old former rural school teacher Charles Dahl of Water ville. Their friendship dates back to 1881 when Dahl taught Pederson, and they have remained friends ever since.
An all invitation is extended to all senior Christian Endeavor societies to attend after the evening program.
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