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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1961
Page
3
Expressions of gratitude from several families note appreciation for acts of kindness during illness and after passing. Special thanks are given to Rev. De Jong for hospital and home visits. Neighbors and friends are thanked for caring for Aunt Mary Van Gorp and for prayers and support during bereavement.
Knoxville Iowa December 7 1961 notice is given that a will purported to be Bertha De Jong deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office Marion County Iowa hearing set for December 26 1961 at 10 00 am to prove the instrument validity objections must be filed by then Jack B Carpenter Clerk of District Court Marian Flanders Deputy
Central's Home Ec Club held its annual Christmas party at honorary member Alice Lammers home with games gifts for Mina Baker and Lammers. A Christmas lunch ended the afternoon. Phi Kappa Omicron hosted Lieutenants Matthews who spoke about Army work and the 4 week summer orientation for junior girls toward officers in the Womens Army Corps. The Chronicle wedding photo for Marvin Rayne was credited to Sy Benga Studio of Oskaloosa after a recent issue error. About 150 First Reformed church Women’s Guild members attended a Thursday supper Dec 7 in the church social hall followed by a Christmas program in the chapel with a junior girls chorus and soloist Ruth Muller. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Andringa of Pelle Route 2 announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Mae to William Vernooy of Oskaloosa. no wedding date set.
Central Campus dining hall hosted a Y-sponsored Yale banquet themed Winterland in Blue. Blue trees and candles, mini Christmas trees, and holly decor created a festive setting. Speakers included Dr. John W. Beardslee NT, with entertainment from Bob Wegtel and Sim Muyskens leading carols.
Rev Harold Hiemstra announces Davis Folkerts will give an organ recital Sunday December 17 at the Cathedral of St John the Divine New York City Folkerts is a Central graduate and second year sacred music student at Union Theological Seminary He serves as organist at Bethany Memorial Rev church and is pursuing a masters degree The program includes Bach works and sacred pieces and the public is invited to attend.
The State Conservation Commission asks all landowners who killed a deer on their property to report the kill to the local conservation officer. Bow season allows owners or tenants and their children to hunt without a license. seals and tags are required for removed deer. Deer license holders must file a hunt report. Bow licenses total 2,196, up 424 from last year.
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